Brandon Lewis
December 23, 2025
Wednesday 24th December 2025
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80’s popstar Madonna is bedridden as she fights off her bacterial infection, Some think she made herself sick preparing for her world tour. She’s reportedly been rehearsing strenuously for weeks, putting in 12-hour days, and ignoring symptoms because she was so focused on her work. Others say she’d been in declining health for a while and was fighting a fever for the past month.
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It happened to BeBe Rexa when someone tagged her in the eye last week while on stage in New York City requiring stitches..now, Kelsea Ballerini in Boise Idaho. She was on stage when someone threw an object that turned out to be a bracelet on stage and hit her in the eye, she took off her guitar and walked off stage and didn’t come back until she felt safe.
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Giant Freakin Robot says Tom Cruise is developing a sequel to ”Days of Thunder”. ”Top Gun: Maverick” director Joseph Kosinski is involved with the project. Tom and Nicole Kidman starred in the 1990 racing movie. The new plot is being kept a secret.
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Hailey Whitters revealed she was Miranda Lambert’s BODY DOUBLE in the music video for “Fastest Girl in Town” in 2012. The director saw her on the street and hired her on the spot. Miranda was there too. If you don’t remember the video, it’s the one where Miranda and Danica Patrick steal a guy’s car.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger tells People magazine that his 1984 movie, ”The Terminator”, predicted Chat GPT and AI “Given that “at that time we (had) scratched the surface of AI, artificial intelligence. Now over the course of decades, it has become a reality.
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Darryl Worley released an updated version of “Have You Forgotten”. It’s titled “Have We Forgotten”, and it’s a plea to bring about unity in America. Quote, “We’re better as a country when we’re pulling together.” Darryl Worley’s 4th of July special airs on KIX 101.1, 8am on Tuesday the 4th of July.
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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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