Brandon Lewis
December 26, 2025
Sunday 28th December 2025
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Well, it’s finally happening… ABC has announced its first-ever “Golden Bachelor”. His name is Gerry Turner, and he’s a 71-year-old retired restauranteur who lives on a lake in Indiana. He will try to find love among a group of women 65 and older. A premiere date for “The Golden Bachelor” hasn’t been announced yet.
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Dolly Parton turned 77 a few months back, but don’t worry about her hanging it up anytime soon. She did an interview with a radio station in the U.K. the other day, and said her plan is to NEVER retire. “I’ll just hopefully drop dead in the middle of a song onstage someday . . . hopefully one I’ve written. That’s how I hope to go.” She said the only thing that would slow her down is if her health goes downhill, or her husband gets sick. Otherwise, she wants to “make hay while the sun shines..
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People magazine says Jamie Foxx recently held a party to celebrate his recovery from his alleged stroke. A source says the bash took place at his Chicago rehab center. “He has been working really hard these last couple of months to get back to normal and has greatly improved since he first got to the facility. He is still doing some outpatient rehab though.”
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TMZ says Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello are divorcing after seven years of marriage. They released a joint statement saying, “We have made the difficult decision to divorce. As two people that love and care for one another very much, we politely ask for respect of our privacy at this time as we navigate this new phase of our lives.”
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Of all people to have the key to happiness…Justin Moore just might! “You know, success is defined differently by a lot of different people. For me right now, success is defined by being the best son of God I can be, and the best dad I can be, and the best husband I can be. If I can sing pretty good, that’s pretty cool too. But as long as my kiddos look up to me and my wife’s happy with me, I’m pretty happy.” Adding embrace what you are and who you are, whatever that is.
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The Star claims, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck allegedly saved their marriage by going on a vacation to The Hamptons. A source tells the magazine, “This getaway was just what they needed to refresh and recharge. I didn’t know anything was wrong with their marriage…
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Keith Urban just gave fans exactly what they’ve been begging for. His brand-new live album “High And A(live)” is officially out now, recorded straight from the High And Alive World Tour. You get 11 number-one hits, plus his cover of “You Get What You Give.” This isn’t a watered-down live album either it’s basically front-row energy without paying arena prices.
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Brad Paisley just confessed what every guy already knows… he’s a last-minute Christmas shopper. Brad says he ends up at the mall on December 24th, panic-buying gifts he doesn’t fully understand. He admits it’s a waste of what should be a fun day, but somehow he still does it every year. Buying mystery gifts and hoping for the best… truly a man of the people.
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Cher is catching heat for allegedly lip-syncing during her Saturday Night Live performance. Some fans compared it to Ashlee Simpson’s infamous 2004 moment which feels a little dramatic. Cher is 79 years old, it’s a taped show, and lip-syncing has been happening on SNL longer than the cold open.
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Jake Paul revealed he had surgery after getting knocked out by Anthony Joshua. He says doctors had to install two titanium plates on each side of his jaw and remove some teeth. Jake says the surgery went well, but he’s on liquids only for seven days. Nothing humbles a YouTuber faster than being on a smoothie diet.
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Mike Tyson says he’s open to a rematch with Jake Paul after Jake’s recent loss to Anthony Joshua. Tyson claims this time he’s cracked the code on training, saying he went too hard before and “left most of the fight in the gym.” RadarOnline says Mike thinks a smarter camp would change everything. Which is wild, because the man is still Mike Tyson. If this happens, somebody hide the ear protection… literally.
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Taylor Swift reportedly used to be hesitant about dating athletes until Travis Kelce showed up. A source says her mom encouraged her to give Travis a chance, and now Taylor’s outlook has completely changed. Not only that, insiders claim the relationship has boosted the Chiefs’ global presence. Turns out the tight end also unlocked international brand expansion.
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Lainey Wilson told CMT she stays grounded by remembering where she came from. She said it’s about planting your feet, knowing who you are, standing up for what you believe in, and keeping your people close. Which explains why she can win everything, host award shows, and still sound like the most normal human in Nashville.
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Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are reportedly still neighbors in Nashville as they focus on co-parenting their daughters. Nicole stays in the family home, Keith lives nearby, and they’re even spotted shopping at the same stores…just separately. A source says their dedication to the kids is unwavering. Awkward? Maybe.
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