Brandon Lewis
December 23, 2025
Thursday 25th December 2025
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Jelly Roll tells Entertainment Focus Magazine that inspiration for a song can come from anywhere. If the magic isn’t there, you could have three of the best songwriters in the world together and if the magic isn’t there it just won’t happen. But when it does, it could be 4 in the morning or my wife and I could be in the middle of a serious talk and she’ll get mad at me because I’ll go “Man, that would make a good song or song title!’ And I’ll reach for my phone to make a note of it!”
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Well, its official! After sharing a snippet of the song a few weeks ago, Shania Twain’s “Giddy Up” has a release date! The track is the opening number from her forthcoming sixth album ‘Queen of Me’, due February 2023, which features the single Waking Up Dreaming. The award winner will also be going on her upcoming world tour kicking off in April 2023 in Spokane Washington.
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ContactMusic.com says James Cameron is thinking about rebooting the ‘Terminator’ franchise. He says, “If I were to do another ‘Terminator’ film and maybe try to launch that franchise again, which is in discussion, but nothing has been decided, I would make it much more about the AI side of it than bad robots gone crazy.”
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Morgan Wallen is ready for a new era. The country music superstar has been teasing new music all year, on the heels of his record breaking “Dangerous” album. Finally, fans are getting a glimpse of new music that will continue his “One Thing At A Time (Sampler)” The CMA nominee took to Instagram yesterday to share some intimate moments from the studio! Plus, Wallen’s young son Indigo seemed to be taking in the fun! There has been no set date on an album release, however with the 2023 world tour approaching, we can guess soon!
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Tori Spelling is in the hospital after she came down with a mysterious illness. The Beverly Hills, 90210 alum revealed in a since-deleted Instagram Story Wednesday that she was hospitalized Tuesday night after she began experiencing a variety of symptoms, including difficulty breathing. She explained that she was “low on oxygen” and began having a “hard time breathing, [with] high blood pressure and crazy dizziness.” However, Spelling shared that she hadn’t yet received a diagnosis and doctors were “running a battery of tests.”
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And finally, Well, there’s ONE person that’s gonna make bank after the holiday season!! Mediaconfidential.Blogspot.com says Mariah Carey will earn over $1.5 million from her song ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’. Billboard estimates Mariah’s royalties at $1.55 million from all of the airplay and downloads…It’s good to be the queen…
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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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