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Willie Nelson has been going through some health struggles lately and had to miss a few dates on his Outlaw Fest Tour. They were listed as “unspecified health concerns” . . . But the man is 91 years old, the good news is that Willie is feeling better, and has been cleared to return to his tour. His Instagram said that he will be resuming his tour dates this week.
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If you’re a fan of “Stranger Things” sources are telling US that Season 5 will have eight movie-length episodes. Maya Hawke says they’re basically making eight movies and it takes a long time to shoot because of the creators’ attention to detail.
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It’s Beyonce’…then Post Malone..NOW Andrew Fariss, from the late 80’s pop band INXS fame, has recently gone country. When asked why Country music was having such a moment right now, he said, “I think it’s because Country music is damn good.”
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Tom Brady tells the E! News Network that he is open to doing some acting. Saying. Make some offers, let’s see what we can do. Maybe there’s an 80 for Brady sequel coming out.’’..Let’s hope not…
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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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