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It might surprise you that Heidi Klum doesn’t hold her husband to “model standards.” She prefers her husband to be pudgy. She says the extra weight is manly and she doesn’t want to be with someone who worries about their muscles or is super shredded…So, guys…there’s still hope for some of us…
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Toby Keith is releasing a greatest hits album of songs that he wrote ALONE. There are 13 of them, including “Should’ve Been a Cowboy”, “He Ain’t Worth Missing”, and “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue”. It’s called “100% Songwriter”, and it’ll be out November 3rd.
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Carrie Underwood’s Deluxe Edition Of Her Album, ‘Denim And Rhinestones’ is out today and we asked about the new songs…“I definitely wanted all the songs to fit with the rest of the body of work, but it’s just more. It’s more denim. It’s more rhinestones. I feel like the vibe was so cool and I just enjoyed this era so much that I just wanted to keep it going.” Adding the extra songs are just an extension for the original. “Denim And Rhinestones’ Deluxe Edition is out now.
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Variety Magazine says Ryan Reynolds is going to be honored with the Robin Williams Legacy of Laughter Award on October 9th in New York City. This award, given by Williams’ children, is presented each year through Glenn Close’s mental-health non-profit organization, BC2M.
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Luke Combs tells Esquire magazine that he feels like he’s getting old, despite being only 33. “Getting old, man. Not really, but feels like it. And I feel like me saying I’m not getting old is actually me getting old. That’s how it starts” I would have to disagree…it STARTS with Advil every morning…but, I will admit it sounds like the next country song.
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Business Insider says Prince once mistook Leslie Jones for Chris Rock during a “Saturday Night Live” episode. The mix-up happened when the room was dark. Leslie writes; “I’ll never forget Prince being on SNL; at one point he saw me on the side of the stage and because the room was dark, he thought I was Chris Rock. I know that because he called me Chris Rock.”
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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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Name the Country Music Super star who first recorded "Christmas Cookies"?
