Brandon Lewis
December 23, 2025
Tuesday 23rd December 2025
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A woman offered her Idaho wedding venue for free in exchange for Taylor Swift tickets, she claims it was, quote, “100% a joke” . . . but somebody took her up on it. Jennifer Bowerman and her husband Mike were married at Vintage Rose on October 8th, after giving up three of their SIX tickets. Jennifer says, quote, “Each ticket was $300. So, we spent about $900 on a $4,500 wedding venue, essentially.”
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Luke Bryan and his family have a Christmas morning tradition that sounds like a blast. Even though the kids are getting older he says, “They still get excited about running down the stairs Christmas morning. We tape up a bunch of, in our hallway, we tape up a bunch of wrapping paper and they kind of run through the wrapping paper like a football team to see all the presents and stuff, so it’s fun. but we cherish every holiday season together.” They still have a lot of the family come up, try to plan a few hunting trips the day before Christmas and have a big Christmas Eve and let some kids open the presents.
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Could there be another “Hangover” movie possible? Gossip Ireland says Ed Helms is willing to reunite with Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis, and director Todd Phillips for another film. He says, Absolutely, I would do anything with those guys.
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It’s getting close to the end of the year, so now all those “Top Of” lists are going to start showing up…like THIS one….Billboard’s top Country Airplay Artists of the year are Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs, and Bailey Zimmerman. And here’s a name you might not expect to see: Kane Brown’s wife Katelyn is #50. Their song “Thank God” was all over the radio this year. Kane is #8 on the list, by the way.
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This is what happens when a parent’s sweet, sweet conservatorship money runs out: Britney Spears’ mom, Lynne Spears, was spotted shopping at a Dollar General in her hometown of Kentwood, Louisiana. To be fair, maybe Lynne has ALWAYS shopped at Dollar General. But there’s been talk that she’s been having financial issues these days . . . and she’s been selling Britney’s belongings in order to keep her head above water. Also, she was rocking a designer purse and driving a white Mercedes . . . both of which she could have obtained before the wheels fell off the family gravy train.
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Carrie Underwood tells Everything Nash that one of her favorite family Christmas traditions is getting matching PJs. She and her husband, Mike Fisher, also make sure to get a real tree. Underwood bakes ginger snap cookies from her husband’s grandmother’s recipe.
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Mike Tyson says he’s open to a rematch with Jake Paul after Jake’s recent loss to Anthony Joshua. Tyson claims this time he’s cracked the code on training, saying he went too hard before and “left most of the fight in the gym.” RadarOnline says Mike thinks a smarter camp would change everything. Which is wild, because the man is still Mike Tyson. If this happens, somebody hide the ear protection… literally.
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Taylor Swift reportedly used to be hesitant about dating athletes until Travis Kelce showed up. A source says her mom encouraged her to give Travis a chance, and now Taylor’s outlook has completely changed. Not only that, insiders claim the relationship has boosted the Chiefs’ global presence. Turns out the tight end also unlocked international brand expansion.
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Lainey Wilson told CMT she stays grounded by remembering where she came from. She said it’s about planting your feet, knowing who you are, standing up for what you believe in, and keeping your people close. Which explains why she can win everything, host award shows, and still sound like the most normal human in Nashville.
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Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are reportedly still neighbors in Nashville as they focus on co-parenting their daughters. Nicole stays in the family home, Keith lives nearby, and they’re even spotted shopping at the same stores…just separately. A source says their dedication to the kids is unwavering. Awkward? Maybe.
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Thanks for a great 2025!! I'll be back in 2026
Jacob Marley is the name of the of Ebenezer Scrooges's deceased business partner and the first of four ghosts that appear in "A Christmas Carol"
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Sad news from the NASCAR world. Greg Biffle, one of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers, has died at age 55 in a plane crash in North Carolina. Authorities say seven people were killed, including Biffle, his wife Cristina, and their two children. Beyond his racing success, Biffle was widely praised for his humanitarian work, especially helping communities after Hurricane Helene. The racing world is mourning a champion on and off the track.
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Tom Cruise is allegedly on a long, carefully planned mission to become Sir Tom Cruise. A source says this has been years in the making hosting events, shaking hands, embedding himself deep in the British film world. Apparently he knows exactly how the system works and he’s been playing the long game. At this point, don’t be shocked if the next Mission: Impossible ends with him bowing politely and accepting a sword tap on each shoulder.
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Miranda Lambert is developing a new TV series for Hulu inspired by her music and real-life friendships. The show centers on a messy female friendship, an escape from an abusive marriage, and a fresh start in a small Texas town that turns out to be full of secrets. So basically heartbreak, healing, strong women, and Texas drama which is already Miranda’s brand. Country music meets prestige TV.
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Jon Pardi says Christmas music is what keeps his household sane. He’s got two little girls with very big emotions, so songs like Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph are on constant rotation. Forget parenting books the real hack is letting a cartoon reindeer handle crowd control..
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