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If you’ve seen Oprah Winfrey lately, it’s hard not to notice she’s had significant weight loss. Well, it’s thanks to the assistance of a weight loss medication, but she didn’t say which one. When she discovered a medication to help, it felt like “redemption” and “a gift”. She only uses it as a maintenance tool though, especially during the holidays.
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Luke Combs was sick to his stomach yesterday when he found out his lawyers sued a fan in Florida for selling unlicensed merch on Amazon. A judge ordered her to pay him $250,000, and the $5,500 in her Amazon account got seized. But yesterday, Luke sent her twice that to help with bills. And he’s now selling a $20 tumbler on his website, with all proceeds going to help her out.
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Jack Black returns as Po in the trailer for “Kung Fu Panda 4“. Joining the voice cast are Awkwafina, Viola Davis, and Ke Huy Quan. It hits theaters March 8th.
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The Wrap says Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is set to star in the MMA biopic “The Smashing Machine.” The film is based on the story of legendary fighter Mark Kerr. It explores Kerr’s struggles with addiction, winning, love, and friendship in the year 2000.
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GQ Magazine says Timothée Chalamet has designed a limited edition pair of Wonka-themed Nike sneakers. Only five pairs of these sneakers were produced. The sneakers have a burgundy tongue, laces inspired by Wonka’s signature jacket, hand-drawn pastel colors and a yellow cursive “W” on the tongue tag. “Wonka” opens in theaters tomorrow.
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Morgan Wallen, Blake Shelton, Kane Brown, and Carly Pearce are some of the performers added to this year’s “New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash”. It airs live at 7:30 P.M. Eastern on CBS and Paramount+
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Eric Dane, best known as McSteamy on Grey’s Anatomy, has passed away at 53 after battling ALS. He first revealed his diagnosis last April, but symptoms began earlier in 2024. His family says he spent his final days surrounded by his wife, daughters, and close friends, and he used his fight to raise awareness for ALS research.
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William Shatner is officially going metal…because apparently retirement is for people without a spaceship. The 94 year old icon is releasing a heavy metal album featuring covers of Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, and Judas Priest, plus original songs with 35 metal legends. He says metal is where imagination gets loud, which explains a lot about Captain Kirk. There’s nothing more metal than a man eligible for social security since Nixon.
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Jelly Roll is officially becoming a member of the Grand Ole Opry on March 10th, and Lainey Wilson will be there to welcome him in. He first found out back in December when Craig Morgan surprised him with the invitation, and now Craig will perform at the induction too. It’s one of country music’s highest honors, and proof that redemption stories hit harder than any guitar solo.
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Kane Brown is the latest country star to plant his flag on Broadway in Nashville with his own entertainment venue. Kane Brown’s on Broadway will feature a full restaurant, bar, and live music, which basically guarantees fans will spend money while singing his songs badly. Every country star gets a bar eventually, it’s practically a rite of passage. At this point, Nashville Broadway is less a street and more a country music theme park.
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