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If you ask someone to name a celebrity with above-average brain power… most people don’t immediately yell “KIM KARDASHIAN.” And after the latest episode of The Kardashians, the bar didn’t get any higher. Her doctor showed her brain scans with “holes,” meaning low activity in the frontal lobe basically the command center for stress and decision-making. He said it’s not deadly, just not ideal for someone juggling law school, a beauty empire, and Kanye West. Kim refused to accept the results like a kid refusing broccoli.
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Ella Langley is still celebrating her triple CMA win with Riley Green, but fans only care about one thing: who she’s dating. The rumor mill has moved off Riley and onto John Sansone from Farmer Wants a Wife. He’s a sixth-generation farmer turned reality star who just broke up with his TV girlfriend. The kicker? He posted pics with Ella’s dog Crue… and she posted a video of them shooting together. Country music fans connect dots quicker than the FBI and right now they’re convinced Ella’s planting new crops.
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Keith Urban is allegedly dating 25-year-old singer Karley Scott Collins who looks suspiciously like Nicole Kidman’s clone. They were spotted together at the CMAs, and she posted a birthday tribute to him online. Sources say the age gap is raising eyebrows, but hey, Keith’s living his best post-divorce life. Nashville loves drama, and this one practically came pre-gift-wrapped.
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Quentin Tarantino is reportedly itching to make a Kill Bill prequel about Bill’s origin story. Because the one thing we were missing from that franchise was even more sword-swinging backstory. No casting details yet, but you know Tarantino’s already dreaming up a 14-minute monologue about childhood trauma and kung fu philosophy. Fans are already rehearsing.
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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"?
