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It’s about time to start picking your Halloween watch list. 2,000 people were asked and most said they like spooky movies that are eerie the rest loved the really scary movies…Freddy Krueger from “A Nightmare on Elm Street” was voted the most iconic horror film antagonist. He was followed by Chucky from “Child’s Play” and Ghostface from “Scream”.
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People Magazine says Garth Brooks recently baked a chocolate cake for his wife Trisha Yearwood’s 59th birthday. It was the first time Garth made a cake. Trisha was impressed and called it the sweetest gift he has ever given her.
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There’s been talk recently that Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson could actually be brothers. And it turns out that talk was started by Matthew’s own mother, Kay. It came up on a casual conversation while on vacation. She told the boys that sha and Woody’s dad used to frequent the same place out in West Texas. Apparently, Kay was separated from Matthew’s dad right around the time she “knew” Woody’s father. So…
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This is just a little TOO perfect: Taylor Swift was spotted out on the town in New York City on Tuesday night, arm-in-arm with . . . SOPHIE TURNER. Sophie just announced her split from Joe Jonas . . . who just happens to also be Taylor’s ex. What . . . or WHO . . . do you think Taylor and Sophie talked about? Taylor and Joe dated about 15 years ago . . . which should make you feel incredibly old. And Taylor claimed that he broke up with her in a 27-second phone call.
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Carrie Underwood says she’s focused on limiting her kids’ technology use as much as possible. “Even television, I notice if they kind of watch too much TV, they have an attitude shift and I’m like, ‘Why are you moody? Sometimes they’ve learned a lot from different television programs and movies and stuff like that. But it’s a struggle.”
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Of course Gwen Stefani misses her husband, Blake, on the set of “The Voice.” She tells NBC that “It’s really different being on the show without him, but at the same time, it hasn’t been as hard as I thought it was going to be.” Because maybe now she’ll have a chance to win.
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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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Name the Country Music Super star who first recorded "Christmas Cookies"?
