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Thomas Rhett Says His Father, Rhett Akins, Is His Favorite Songwriting Partner … “My favorite person to write with, as a whole, I think is my dad. Even though I write with a bunch of other people, my dad and I do have a pretty special bond. Probably because he’s my dad, but he’s also, like, a really good friend of mine and a really fun co-writer.”
Kelsea Ballerini is on this months cover of Shape Magazine, she talks to Kelly Clarkson about her fitness and how wine is ok sometimes and what it’s like to sit in her chair on The Voice. “I just has goosebumps most of the time. Just the talent is really crazy this season.” She also thinks Blake hates her now because Kelly told her to keep him ‘in check’
“The Walking Dead” Star Jeffrey Dean Morgan dishes on filming Negan’s origin story for The Walking Dead season finale and living in a house on the set. “I lived in Alexandria, the town that has the 30 foot walls around it. We had a house in there we use, it’s the ‘Rick Grimes’ house. My sons room had like shotgun spray on his closet door, in the living room there’s marks from ‘Lucile’ when I was in a fight with Rick. All those things were still there, and then they put a bunch of furniture in there and that’s were we lived for two months while we shot this thing.”
Screen Rant reports a THIRD Creed movie is in the works, Michael B Jordan is going to star as well as direct. A fan asked Sylvester Stallone if he was going to be IN the movie and he said ‘It will be done, but I won’t be in it.’ And added ‘Keep Punching”
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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"?
