Brandon Lewis
December 23, 2025
Wednesday 24th December 2025
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There’s nothing better than sitting at home and binge-watching programs. Just ask Tim McGraw he’s found a few he likes ‘Yellowstone’ ‘Succession’ and an unexpected favorite. “We’d heard about it and heard about it and put off watchin’ it – was Ted Lasso. There was so much heart to that show and so much wisdom to that show that I really fell in love with it, and certainly fell in love with Jason Sudeikis’ character. He’s just such like a likable guy.” Adding there’s nothing like sitting on a rainy day with a fireplace going, binge-watching a program.
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There are books about parenting…there are videos about parenting. Thomas Rhett Thinks Writing A ‘Parenting’ Album Would Be Fun … “I feel like that’d be super fun, you know, just to write from a super self-deprecating point of view of how challenging it is just to parent. That’s something that would be intriguing to me, and it also sounds really fun” He posted one thing on Instagram last year, of this made-up idea of an album called Parenting, and got thousands of comments about titles and lyrics that were just cracking him up.
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If you’re keeping track of the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard defamation trial. Amber is on the stand this week and being cross examined by Depp’s Lawyers and it’s not looking good…Well, the change.org petition to have Amber Heard removed from ”Aquaman 2”, has passed 4 million digital signatures.
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Matthew McConaughey Reveals His LEAST Favorite Word. “Unbelievable, is my least favorite word. I think we should wipe it out of the dictionary. Why? What’s so unbelievable? About tragedy about triumph, about people who raise us up or let us down. It happens every single day, believe it…so, unbelievable…I don’t buy it.” Unreal….
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Fans are one step closer to seeing Yellowstone Season 5. Five months after the last episode of Season 4 aired, the cast and crew have headed back to the Dutton family ranch, with Paramount Network confirming Monday, May 16 that production on Yellowstone Season 5 has officially begun. The series films in Montana.
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ABC says Luke Bryan, Gabby Barrett, Thomas Rhett and Carrie Underwood are going to perform on the season finale of American Idol on Sunday night.
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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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Thanks for a great 2025!! I'll be back in 2026
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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