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We saw THIS coming a mile away…Jennifer Garner has reportedly been given an ultimatum by her boyfriend. If he sees another picture like the one of Jennifer and Ben Affleck cuddling at paintball, he's out the door.
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Blake Shelton just can't seem to stop with all the onstage PDA. First Trace Adkins told him no more kisses on the cheek. Now this . . .A video of Blake bringing an 84-year-old lady on stage for a birthday hug is making the rounds online. It was pretty cute. It happened two weekends ago at his show in Greensboro, North Carolina. She was out in the crowd with a sign that said, "May I hug you for my 84th birthday?" (WARNING: He says the word "damn" early on in the video, and the song lyrics include the phrase "wild-a**." She shows up on stage around 1:20.)
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RadarOnline.com says the Oscars bosses are considering offering Chris Rock a huge sum to host the 2026 Academy Awards in hopes he can inject excitement back into the show. It seems he has unfinished business following the Will Smith affair and he'd be a huge audience winner.
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Brad Paisley recently wowed the crowd at Rodeo Houston by covering Prince's "Purple Rain”.
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Jelly Roll rocks Daisy Dukes in a new commercial for Zevia. The Zevia collab makes sense. Jelly has been outspoken about his weight loss journey and making healthier choices for his body. Zevia soda has no sugar and uses stevia leaf extract for its sweetener. And the ad is self-aware . . .It shows Jelly rolling up to a gas station in a red truck . . . as two boys watch him get a Creamy Root Beer from a fridge. It’s pretty funny and you can check it out here
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The Daily Mail says Jennifer Lopez and actor Brett Goldstein were spotted together backstage at a Broadway play, sparking rumors of a date night. Ben Affleck doesn’t care…He’s spending as much time with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner as he can. Yes, she HAS a boyfriend.
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Angelina Jolie we haven’t heard much about HER lately…well, she’s allegedly determined to leave Hollywood after being snubbed at the Oscars. An insider reveals, “She put her heart and soul into this awards season. And the snub has left Angelina with an incredibly bad taste in her mouth. It’s Angie’s firm belief that the family would be happiest abroad.’’ Just think, that's all it took...
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If you’re a Wynonna Judd fan she just announced her first-ever greatest hits tour. It kicks off June 13th in Georgia and wraps up September 5th at the New Mexico State Fair. Tickets go on sale this Friday.
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Authorities have determined that Gene Hackman's wife Betsy died first, of hantavirus . . . which comes from infected rodents. Gene, who had advanced Alzheimer's, died about a week later of severe cardiovascular disease.
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Luke Combs had to come to his own rescue on the Internet this past weekend. A bio of his was circulating that said he was only 5-foot-9. He jumped in to defend himself by saying, "5-foot-9 is crazy work. 6 foot, 300 pounds of beefcake according to my driver's license."
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Craig Morgan stopped by "Fox and Friends" on Friday and did his new song "American Soundtrack". He also talked about why he decided to re-enlist in the Army Reserve at age 59 back in 2023.
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The city of Philadelphia is naming a street after Will Smith. The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution for the change on the 2000 block of North 56th Street. North 56th is being renamed ‘’Will Smith Way’’ for Smith's entertainment achievements, charity work…
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Jelly Roll sat down on the podcast "Bussin' with the Boys" and made everyone crack up talking about his weight loss journey. "I have lost all of this weight, and gonna lose another 100 pounds . . . I was so fat, that I'm STILL FAT."
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Jordan Davis’s song “! Ain't Sayin'', Number One On The Charts ...and he wanted to say something to YOU his fans… “Thank you so much. It was awesome to see y’all pulling for me. And it did, it felt like y’all wanted it just as much as I did. It means the world to me. Still crazy to think that that is my eighth number one, but it’s all because of you guys. I love y’all. Hope to see y’all soon. Thank you, thank you, thank you.”
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The Blast claims Jennifer Lopez allegedly feels "betrayed" by Ben Affleck for hugging and growing closer to Jennifer Garner. A source says, "She invested so much time in supporting Ben through his challenges and had a rough year as their marriage broke down. Seeing how quickly he has started spending more time with Garner has exacerbated the concerns she already had about his relationship with her while they were married.”
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PEOPLE magazine says Rascal Flatts is releasing a new album featuring collaborations with Kelly Clarkson, the Backstreet Boys, and Jason Aldean, among others.
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AT THE MOVIES
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In Theaters this weekend: “Mickey 17”
“Mickey 17.” The unlikely hero, Mickey Barnes (Robert Pattinson) has found himself in the extraordinary circumstance of working for an employer who demands the ultimate commitment to the job… to die, for a living.
https://youtu.be/tA1s65o_kYM?si=QNcLh9C32mvEQ9R2
“Mickey 17” is rated: R
Stars: Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie and Steven Yeun
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Page Six reports that Ben Affleck is allegedly open to rekindling things with Jennifer Garner—because apparently, he’s trying to complete the Jennifer Infinity Gauntlet. But Garner is reportedly not interested, which makes sense—why go back to your ex when you’ve upgraded to a man who doesn’t look like he lost a fight with Dunkin’ Donuts?
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Eric Church's bar, Chief's, now has a drink named after Morgan Wallen called "The Chair". It’s a $19 Vodka drink, that features a small folding chair hanging over the rim. Chief's is where Morgan was arrested last year for throwing a chair off a six-story balcony.
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Deadline Hollywood says a Randy Travis biopic is in the works. Clay Walker will play Travis in his 40s and 50s in the upcoming film. The movie, titled "Forever And Ever, Amen," will showcase Travis' legendary music career. Travis and his wife Mary are executive producers.
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RadarOnline reports that celebrities are terrified they might go blind from using Ozempic—because apparently, nothing says “Hollywood” like risking your eyesight just to fit into a size zero. Doctors say the drug has been linked to vision loss, which means some stars might finally have an excuse for their terrible movie choices.
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