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Yellowstone is such a hit for Kevin Costner, what do you think would be next for the A-lister…how about mortgaging your home, your 10-acre estate in Santa Barbara to help fund a four-part Western franchise. He’s reportedly raised $100 million budge all by himself and has been trying to get this going for the last 30 years. Some people are speculating this helped lead to the end of his marriage.
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Put September 6th of 2024 on your calendar for the release of the new Beetlejuice movie!! If you’re skeptical about the sequel, Michael Keaton has provided an update that might get you on board. He says he and Tim Burton are determined to make it, as close to the way they made it the first time. That includes improvising and riffing, but literally handmade stuff like people creating things with their hands and building something. Beetlejuice 2 is in theaters September 6th of next year.
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Tanya Tucker is the FIRST…to ride a horse onto the stage of at the Grand Ole Opry on Friday. Historians say that in 97 years, no one had ever done that. It was the same black stallion she rode through downtown Nashville in April after she made it into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Her new album “Sweet Western Sound” came out on Friday, and there’s a horse on the cover. So that’s why she did it. It’s the 26th studio album of her career.
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Jordan Davis is going to be a papa…again, this will be number THREE! To say he’s excited is an understatement. he’s getting ALL the feels. “Yeah, I think you’re kind of all the emotions – excited and scared, nervous. There’s no love like a new baby, and so being able to hold him or her for the first time is always pretty special.” Adding, he loves to see them grow up and their eldest daughter who is three Eloise he says knows what’s going on he’s ready to see HER face when the baby comes home.
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Harrison Ford has held MANY honors, Academy Awards nominee for Best Actor, BAFTA Award nominee for Best Actor. People’s Choice Awards and the list goes on…but nothing can compare to having a new ant and a new spider species named after you. Harvard University scientist Edward Wilson named the ant Pheidole harrisonfordi. The spider is named Calponia harrisonfordi. Wilson bestowed the honor upon Ford because of his conservation efforts..at least it wasn’t a snake…
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Katy Perry tells BuzzFeed that she wants to record with Carrie Underwood. Saying she hasn’t done a collab with any female country stars yet. She’s like the queen of country, so that’s cool. The lineup for Luke Bryan’s 14th Farm Tour has been announced, and it’s loaded. His guests will include Kameron Marlowe from “The Voice”, former “American Idol” winner Chayce Beckham, the Peach Pickers, and DJ Rock. Tickets are on sale now …He’ll be in Colfax Iowa September 21st
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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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Name the Country Music Super star who first recorded "Christmas Cookies"?
