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The investigation into the death of Richard Simmons has led to the conclusion that after he fell in his bathroom Friday night, and refused to see a doctor. He went to bed instead, and was found dead the next morning. There’s still no word on the particular cause of death.
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Miranda Lambert stopped her concert in Big Sky, Montana to scold a fan for not paying attention. She called out other fans for causing drama and emphasized the importance of respecting each other at her concerts. Critics were divided on her actions, with some supporting her and others feeling she should allow fans to enjoy her shows their way.
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Nicolas Cage lives in Las Vegas, but he doesn’t indulge. He says, “If you really want to spiritually ascend, put yourself in the middle of Sin City and say no. Say no to that whiskey on the rocks, say no to that strip club, say no to that casino.” In my case, live next to a Krisy Kreme and say no to the “Hot Now” sign…good luck!
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Chase Matthew tells CountryNow.com that he once chose his truck over his girlfriend. “I was dating this girl and she told me, ‘all you ever do is work on that truck and I feel like you love that truck more than me.’ She gave me the ultimatum….I kept the truck and lost her. Don’t know if I’d do the same thing now.
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Will Ferrell turns 57 today. My favorite movie of his is the one where he plays that character that’s just like the characters he plays in all his other movies. Remember that one?
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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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