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Business Insider says Ryan Gosling recently revealed that his portrayal of Ken in the movie “Barbie” was inspired by ’80s Sylvester Stallone and the reality dating show “The Bachelorette.” Well, that explains a lot…
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Being a celebrity is rough. You want to save the planet, but flying commercial? Hell no. So, you take your private jets and suffer the slings and arrows of those who would dare call you a hypocrite. Well, a list of the 30 celebrities who fly private the most just came out, and luckily there are only two country artists on it . . . and they’re near the bottom. Blake Shelton came in at #23, and Kenny Chesney is 27th.
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The Blast says ‘The Price Is Right’ host Drew Carey has lost 80 pounds. He credits a strict diet of limited carbs, drinking lots of water, and regular gym sessions for his weight loss.
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Change.org says an Oklahoma woman has started a petition to establish February 5th as National Red Solo Cup Day in honor of Toby Keith. Leah Savage wants to commemorate Keith’s popular song “Red Solo Cup” and its message of unity and joy. The petition highlights the song’s widespread popularity and cultural significance…
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Eric Dane, best known as McSteamy on Grey’s Anatomy, has passed away at 53 after battling ALS. He first revealed his diagnosis last April, but symptoms began earlier in 2024. His family says he spent his final days surrounded by his wife, daughters, and close friends, and he used his fight to raise awareness for ALS research.
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William Shatner is officially going metal…because apparently retirement is for people without a spaceship. The 94 year old icon is releasing a heavy metal album featuring covers of Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, and Judas Priest, plus original songs with 35 metal legends. He says metal is where imagination gets loud, which explains a lot about Captain Kirk. There’s nothing more metal than a man eligible for social security since Nixon.
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Jelly Roll is officially becoming a member of the Grand Ole Opry on March 10th, and Lainey Wilson will be there to welcome him in. He first found out back in December when Craig Morgan surprised him with the invitation, and now Craig will perform at the induction too. It’s one of country music’s highest honors, and proof that redemption stories hit harder than any guitar solo.
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Kane Brown is the latest country star to plant his flag on Broadway in Nashville with his own entertainment venue. Kane Brown’s on Broadway will feature a full restaurant, bar, and live music, which basically guarantees fans will spend money while singing his songs badly. Every country star gets a bar eventually, it’s practically a rite of passage. At this point, Nashville Broadway is less a street and more a country music theme park.
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