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Earlier this week, Mickey Dolenz asked the FBI to release any files it has on the Monkees, which seems a little weird. But the FBI has had an eye on tons of celebrities over the years, for various reasons…John Denver, Marilyn Monroe, Whitney Houston even Princes Diana…
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Jelly Roll is belly floppin’ into country music…HIS words!! He tells NewsUnzip.com “I’m always gonna give you real music. It’s gonna be for real people that have been through real things. This isn’t just a tap of the toe — I’m fixing to cannonball into country music. I’m coming in belly flopping.” Well you GO! Mr….ah…Roll?
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Sources say Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen have been fighting over Tom’s decision to play again this season. According to the “New York Post”, the two were fighting pretty hard about it, to the point where Gisele left the family home in Tampa and jetted to Costa Rica. Will the split be permanent? A so-called “source” says this isn’t the first time they’ve had this argument, but they always make up…nothing says “I’m MAD at you” like a trip to Costa Rica….
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How serious is Leonardo DiCaprio about the planet when it comes to carbon emissions? So, serious that The NY Post reports he took a private flight to New York just to party at an exclusive nightclub called Ned NoMad. He was seen chatting up several 21 and 23 year old women.
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Entertainment Tonight says Florida Georgia Line recently played their final show together at the Minnesota State Fair. Tyler Hubbard told the crowd, “You’ve enabled us to chase this crazy dream of writing songs and playing shows and hoping someone will show up to listen, so thank you guys. After their last song he and Brian Kelley hugged then exited on opposite ends of the stage.
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Miranda Lambert shared photos of her weekend with 12 girlfriends at her favorite place on earth: Gruene, Texas. She said it was filled with queso, margaritas, the convenience store Buc-ee’s, fried pickles, and river floats.
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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"?
