Brandon Lewis
December 23, 2025
Thursday 25th December 2025
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Happy Monday!! Today we start with some behind the scenes with Liam Neeson and his movie “Taken” remember the “Very particular set of skills” speech? Well Liam had NO IDEA it would become such an iconic speech. In fact, when he was delivering those lines, he actually thought they were CORNY. Quote, “It was a cornball. I really did feel that. It’s nice to be proven wrong.” So you can imagine after he delivered the line, he looks at the director and they both start laughing…
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“Judge Mathis” and “The People’s Court” are both ending their runs at the end of the current season. “Mathis” has been on the air for 24 seasons, and “The People’s Court” is in its 26th.
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Olivia Newton-John’s final recording is a duet with Dolly Parton singing Dolly’s classic “Jolene”. It’ll be included on an upcoming posthumous release of Olivia’s called “Just the Two of Us: The Duets Collection”. It comes out May 5th,
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A home gardening company called Epic Gardening teamed up with Carrie Underwood to help her build out her greenhouse. They released a 26-minute video of the process, which includes a tour led by Carrie of her property and the chicken coop. Ya gotta have chickens!!!
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A couple Hollywood quickies – Richard Gere was hospitalized in Mexico with pneumonia he was celebrating his wife’s 40th birthday when he got the bug…but good news he’ll be alright. Tom Sizemore from “Saving Private Ryan”, “Pearl Harbor” and “Black Hawk Down” is in critical condition after suffering an aneurysm…he is in critical condition and is in a ‘Wait and see situation’.
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Lastly, our thought and prayers are with former President Jimmy Carter and his family. The former president entered hospice care over the weekend. He’s 98.
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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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