Monday 8th December 2025
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With Valentine’s day this weekend Dierks Bentley shares some of his “First Date” Tips … “You know, just opening the door, it’s such a big deal. It’s just a nice thing to do. It’s a car door, unlocking the door for somebody to get in the car first and hold the door to get in, and I just think that’s just, if you’re doing that, then you’re obviously thinking about ways to be respectful, be considerate, be kind and be thoughtful and make for a good first date.”
Blake Shelton on Stephen Colbert talks about his Super Bowl commercial, his engagement to Gwen and explains his new song “Minimum Wage” “The song is about not having very much money sucks, but having love make that a whole lot better. It’s a common theme in country music about how tough times they suck but if you’re with the person you love it makes it a whole lot easier.”
Lionel Richie Says “American Idol” Teaches Life Lessons … He says the show teaches people how to overcome their fears and their confidence issues. “There are people who are worried in life anxiety in their life, we’re all scared to death every day. But, when we can impart on them they feel safe enough….think about this, when WE made it we didn’t have twenty-million people watching us fail. We will take care of them and at the same time guide them. This is the best place in the world for them to come.” American Idol returns this Sunday on ABC.
In touch Weekly Magazine says Jennifer Aniston has a mystery boyfriend. A source tells the magazine, “They have tons in common. He’s down to earth, makes her laugh and he makes her feel safe. One of the best things about Jennifer’s new guy is that he was never a fan of hers or Friends, which she found so refreshing.”
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are allegedly tying the knot on Saturday, June 13, 2026 because of course Taylor would lock in a date with a giant “13” stamped on it. Geo TV claims she even paid off another bride to secure that exact wedding date at Ocean House. The couple has been engaged since August and is now ditching the “intimate wedding” idea for options like her Rhode Island mansion or — casual flex — a private Caribbean island.
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Bunnie Xo is keeping her chaotic Christmas tradition alive with a brand-new holiday video, this time starring Jelly Roll as the world’s grumpiest reindeer. Now she’s remade “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer.” But the moment everyone’s losing their minds over? Jelly Roll in full Rudolph gear, angrily driving a sleigh that sends grandma flying. Bunnie even shared behind-the-scenes footage — and Jelly looks like he’s rethinking his marriage in real time.
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Ella Langley told CMT she is not dating anyone, despite fans linking her to every man with a beard and a guitar. She said, “Every time I turn around, I’m being linked to some country singer or celebrity. Trust me, if I was dating anyone, I’d be the first to tell everybody.”
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A new Men In Black movie is reportedly in the works, and producers want Will Smith back in the black suit and sunglasses. Meanwhile, Vin Diesel is writing..yes, writing… the Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots movie he’s starring in.
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