Brandon Lewis
December 23, 2025
Thursday 25th December 2025
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Britney Spears has written a book…it’s actually a autobiography and it’s got A LOT of A-listers nervous. SO, nervous that they are sending legal letters to her over what they’re afraid she’s going to say. So far the book has been put on hold because of that. I would imagine some of those “nervous A-listers” also have the last name “Spears”. Another might have the initials “J.T.”
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When Brantley Gilbert and Jelly Roll first got together to record their song, “Son of the Dirty South,” they realized pretty quickly that they were kindred spirits who work really well together. Then they went on tour together, and they decided to make more music together, which Brantley says they hope to share with fans sooner than later. “We’re working on a EP with Jelly Roll. We went and got in the studio and basically live there for a week, and a lot of good stuff came out of that. I don’t know that we’ll release all of ‘em right now, but we are working on like kind of a little EP to put out. There is no specific release date for Brantley and Jelly Roll’s new project yet. But, he’ll be releasing the Deluxe Edition of his ‘So Help Me God’ album on April 21st.
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Decider magazine says Kevin Costner will allegedly not return to ”Yellowstone” until he approves of the way his character, John Dutton, is killed off. The NY Post newspaper says Paramount+ spends $500 million per year to produce ”Yellowstone” and it’s prequels “1883” and “1923”. Paramount suffered a first quarter loss of $1.1 billion.
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The new James Bond Search continues… casting director Debbie McWilliams says she and the producers are no longer looking at young actors for the role of 007. Even though they looked at a lot of great actors none had the life experience or the gravitas to pull off such a massive responsibility…So we kind of scrubbed that idea and went back to the drawing board and started again.”
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Cole Swindell got engaged to his girlfriend, Courtney Little, on Sunday. He surprised her on a farm near Nashville, which was where they had their first date. He even hired a photographer to hide in the field and take pics. Courtney is a former dancer for the Charlotte Hornets, and the 2017 Miss Teen North Carolina. She was in Cole’s “Some Habits” video. She’s also the co-owner of an online clothing store named The Little Sisters Boutique. He’s 39 and she’s 24.
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People magazine says Brad Pitt is launching a new gin called The Gardener. He is going to serve it at the Cannes Film Festival. Guaranteed if you have enough of it you’ll wake up in SOMEONE’S garden…
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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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