Brandon Lewis
December 23, 2025
Thursday 25th December 2025
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Paramount is kicking off 4th of July weekend with a “Yellowstone” marathon of all five seasons. It starts tomorrow night at 8:00 p.m. Eastern/Pacific. Then it’ll continue at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, and at noon on Monday and Tuesday. It’s a perfect time to catch up before Season 5 returns in November with its FINAL episodes. Then an untitled sequel series WITHOUT Kevin Costner will premiere sometime in December.
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Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation is really taking off again this year. Her and Tractor Supply have teamed up for the third year to donate more than $250,000 to 52 animal shelters across the country. They’re selecting one beneficiary in every state . . . plus Washington D.C. and a “wildcard pick” . . . and each will get $5,000.
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CMT is introducing a new, eight-episode series on July 7th. “CMT Summer Sessions” will feature artists like Ashley McBryde, Chris Janson, Jordan Davis, Lee Brice, and Tanya Tucker performing lakeside at Southall in Franklin, Tennessee.
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There have been rumors that Kelly and Carrie have been feuding for years because of their respective statuses on ‘American Idol’. Kelly says there is no feud and that she doesn’t even know Carrie. “People always pit us together and we don’t even know each other well enough to be, like we’ve run into each other a handful of times. There’s not beef between us, there’s well, nothing between us. We’ve literally run into each other a few times.”
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Jelly Roll says he’s not a beer drinker. Whiskey Riff quotes him as saying, “The funny thing about this is I’ve just never drank a beer. I’ve always looked at beer as men’s version of wine. It’s kind of like something, you know, girls would do. When a dude’s like oh I drank 10 beers I’m like “Or you could’ve drank 3 shots like a real man.”
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The Daily Star says 92 year-old William Shatner allegedly wants to get a facelift because he wants to look younger for his 64-year-old wife, Elizabeth. A source says, “He still thinks of himself as a suave ladies man. The only woman he’s interested in is Elizabeth. He wants to look nice and youthful for her”.
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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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