Brandon Lewis
December 23, 2025
Wednesday 24th December 2025
Luke Bryan is paying it forward. He is the latest artist to take part in Verizon’s Pay It Forward Live series in an effort to raise money for small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Luke will perform tonight across Verizon’s social media channels, including on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. “When I heard about the Pay It Forward program Verizon was doing to support local small businesses I loved the idea of doing my part to help raise awareness for it,” says Luke. “These are the people who wake up every day living out their dreams and passions and bringing them into our communities. Let’s all continue to do right, support each other and Pay It Forward.” Viewers are encouraged to support their local businesses by placing online orders or purchasing gift cards, among other things. Each time #PayitForwardLIVE is used, Verizon will donate $10 until it reaches its $2.5 million cap. Luke’s Pay It Forward Live livestream takes place tonight at 8 p.m. ET.
Gabby Barrett Knew At An Early Age She Wanted To Be A Country Singer … Gabby’s plan A, B and C were to be a country artist. Her father supported her 100%. They sat down and looked at each other He said “You’re not going to college, you’re not doing any of that. You’re gonna make something of yourself with music…and boy did she ever…
Joe Exotic’s Third Husband Says The “Tiger King” Is Misunderstood … Joe’s third husband, Dillon Passage, is standing by his man during his 22-year prison sentence. He says, “The producers really wanted to get across that yeah, he’s, like, opinionated, he’s charismatic and he doesn’t really care what people think, but that’s really just in front of the camera … he’s very romantic. He’s super sweet and sincere. Every morning, he would wake me up with coffee and a bacon egg and cheese croissant.” Dillon says Joe was excited to hear that President Trump might look into his case. He says he will never abandon Joe.
DJ Jazzy Jeff Opens Up About Recovering From The Coronavirus … He says his symptoms began with body aches before he lost his appetite and his sense of smell. Jeff had pneumonia in both of his lungs and didn’t recover for nearly two weeks. He feels guilty that he may have spread the virus to other people before he knew he had it. Jeff says it brings tears to his eyes to hear that some people aren’t taking social distancing seriously. But Jeff is on the mend and we are very happy to hear that.
and we wrap it up today with a song About The Benefits Of Quarantining …
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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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