Brandon Lewis
February 23, 2026
Monday 23rd February 2026
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Sad news to report, WWE Hall of Famer The Iron Sheik died yesterday. He was 81 years old. His rivalries with popular heroes like Hulk Hogan and Sgt. Slaughter helped wrestling become huge in the ’80s…
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If Garth can do it so can Thomas Rhett! He has just announced his Special Edition Album set to celebrate 20 number one hits “It is a VERY limited run so be sure to get your pre-orders in. it’s going to have a lithograph, which I didn’t know what that was till today, but every one of them are signed by me. The box set will include a booklet with a note from me. This project is just my way to say thank you the fans for your support on this ride. I can’t believe I get to do what I love and call it a job and it’s all because of you.” A one of a kind 20 number one vinyl record and box set out September 29th.
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AV Club says Shannen Doherty’s breast cancer has spread to her brain. She posted, “On January 5th, my ct scan showed Mets in my brain. That fear…. The turmoil….. the timing of it all…. This is what cancer can look like”
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Country music legend Randy Travis has been inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame during a special ceremony on May 27. The country icon recorded his first studio recordings under the name “Randy Ray” at Paula Records in Shreveport, La. And joins a “sacred group” of inductees that includes Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Louis Armstrong, Buddy Guy, Little Richard, Fats Domino, Tim McGraw and countless others.
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Jenna Ortega who plays “Wednesday” on the popular program has stepped up in responsibility and will be a producer for the second season. She says conversations have already started with Tim Burton and the team. Saying they’ve decided to lean into the horror aspect of the show a little bit more and ditching any romantic love interest for Wednesday. Season 2 will premiere in 2024.
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Miranda Lambert tells Music Mayhem magazine that she and her husband, Brendan, have written a song together He told her one time that ‘Oh, it’s just words.’ So, they booked some time and sat down…she shared that he’s creative in the kitchen. That’s his creativity, but sometimes I give him a glass of wine and make him sit down and write a song with me.” it’s fun.
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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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