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Believe it or not, Samuel L. Jackson has only been nominated for an Oscar ONCE . . . Best Supporting Actor for "Pulp Fiction" in the '90s.  But he didn't win.. In an interview with the AP, Samuel says the Oscars are strange . . . because it's like "a contest that you didn't volunteer to be in." adding, "Folks will go, 'Well, it's just an honor to be nominated.'  No it ain't.  It's an honor to WIN.  You get nominated . . . and most people forget."

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It’s being reported that Taylor Swift is changing her approach to her romance with Travis Kelce. And really making a conscious effort to go with the flow a lot more now and let her hair down. When they first got together, she was a lot more focused on the timing of everything, now  she just wants to take the shackles off and let people judge them based on what comes naturally.

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Garth Brooks talks about what Trisha does with all the leftovers after Thanksgiving…saying she takes all the leftovers and puts them into one casserole, puts a biscuit top on it and bakes the casserole….ideas for NEXT year?

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Keith Urban now owns Waylon Jennings' iconic 1950 Broadcaster guitar.  It was given to a session player who toured with The Highwaymen in the '90s, and then he put it up for auction.  Keith said the reason Waylon gave it away in the first place was, quote, "It was too [effing] heavy."

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This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.  The first character balloon in 1927 was Felix the Cat, and the character to make the most appearances is Snoopy, with over 40.  This year's parade is scheduled to begin at 8:30 A.M. Eastern tomorrow morning, on NBC as usual, along with streams on Peacock and Fubo.  Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Al Roker of the "Today" show will return as hosts.

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Jelly Roll Is Taking A Break From Social Media ... He says he is going to go dark for a few months, but you'll still see him on his wife's posts. He says he has an unhealthy relationship…with social media and phones in general...

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The NY Post says "Wicked" moviegoers are causing a stir by singing along during the movie. AMC Theaters has already banned singing. Some fans find the singing disruptive, while others believe it adds to the viewing experience. Nanci Zoppi says, "I’m already livid about it. Everybody’s an indoor cat now. They don’t know how to be in public places."

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Kix Brooks is stepping down as the host of "American Country Countdown" after 18 years.  His last show will air the weekend of December 28th and 29th.

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Glen Powell from “Twisters” and “Top Gun Maverick” fame, called in to a lookalike contest of him in his home town of Austin, Texas.  And he gave the winner the opportunity to put their parents or any family member in his next movie. Glen’s mom Cyndy was even in the crowd to give her approval and called up Glen on FaceTime to share a message. The winner was a physician's assistant from Austin.  In addition to Glen's prize, he also got $5 . . . a cowboy hat . . . and free queso from Torchy's for a year.

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Blake Shelton tells PEOPLE magazine that he loves Thanksgiving.  He says they go all out…they’ve got a huge family and whatever they want to try…he’s down for.  Just bring it on…He makes enough food and knows there’ll be leftovers…he loves the fall, Football and is a huge Arizona Cardinals Fan…well…no one said he was perfect…

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The Daily Star reports Diddy's plea for house arrest on his private island in Florida has been rejected by a New York City judge.  Who saw that coming!!!   Anyone? The rapper's legal team suggested he serve house arrest in his Manhattan apartment with added security. Diddy is facing charges of trafficking and other crimes, which he denies.

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A bunch of country stars were asked, "Who is the most attractive person in country music?"  Riley Green and Sam Hunt both said Carrie Underwood . . .  Jordan Davis said Luke Combs . . . and Ella Langley said it was, quote, "Alan Jackson, still." Who would YOU add to the list…

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Game show host Chuck Woolery died on Saturday at his home in Texas. . . . TMZ reports that he went to lie down because he wasn't feeling well.

Chuck was the original host of "Wheel of Fortune" back in the late '70s . . . he went on to host the "Scrabble" game show in the '80s . . . and of course "Love Connection" from 1983 to 1994.

He also did some later shows, like "Lingo" on the Game Show Network, and "Greed" on Fox.

There's no word on a cause of death, Chuck Woolery was 83…

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"Billboard" put out their list of the Top 100 Country Singers of All Time . . . and some folks are less than pleased.  Specifically, because Taylor Swift was ranked above Brooks & Dunn, Hank Williams Jr., and Toby Keith.  Also, Jason Aldean didn't even make the list at all..what’s THAT all about…..

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Kansas City Chiefs superstar Patrick Mahomes is making around $50 million a year.  But now, his wallet will be 0.03% LIGHTER . . . thanks to FINGER GUNS.

The NFL has fined Patrick $14,069 for the "violent gesture" he made last week, while celebrating a touchdown.  He'd just scored on Buffalo, and Patrick used both hands to mimic firing dual pistols.

Let's be honest . . . he wouldn't have been fined for mimicking a bow and arrow . . . throwing knives . . . or dramatically acting out the extremely violent "finishing moves" from "Mortal Kombat".  (Although that would be amusing.)

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Chris Stapleton and Brooks & Dunn are now tied with the most CMA Awards in history.  They have 19 wins each.

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