Brandon Lewis
December 23, 2025
Tuesday 23rd December 2025
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Well, can’t wait for this one to hit theaters…Chuck Norris can cure a zombie by biting it. I don’t know if that was ever an official Chuck Norris Fact, but it might be soon. Because someone was FINALLY smart enough to put Chuck in a zombie movie. It’s called “Zombie Plane”, and Chuck will actually be playing HIMSELF. So will Vanilla Ice. In the movie, the government has trained celebrities to be undercover agents . . . which explains Vanilla Ice being able to kick zombie butt. Obviously, there was never any doubt about Chuck. There’s no word when we’ll be able to bask in the glow of its cinematic brilliance.
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Some people want a fast car…others a nice new home…Chris Janson? Well, he’s kind of a bird of a different feather…he tells CMT that HIS dream is to own a civil war cannon! In fact he’s actively looking for one. Saying “I don’t know what I’ll do with one if I get it…I just know I want one.”
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Flag football will be an Olympic sport at the 2028 games in Los Angeles. There will be men’s and women’s divisions. Squash is also being added, while cricket, lacrosse, baseball, and softball will make their returns.
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“Top Gun” is now a reality show. “Top Gun: The Next Generation” is coming to Nat Geo, but a premiere date hasn’t been announced yet. The show will follow Navy student pilots “every step of the way” during training, as they embark on, quote, “some of the most challenging flight tests possible, including landing on an aircraft carrier at sea.” This will reportedly be the first time this level of access has been given to the pilot training program.
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Blake Shelton assisted his wife Gwen Stefani in collecting items from their farm to decorate their porch for fall. They shared a video of them using white homegrown pumpkins, corn stalks, flowers, and leaves. Blake also said hi to Gwen’s fellow “The Voice” coaches. Quote, “Niall [Horan], Reba [McEntire], and John [Legend], y’all need to come out here and do some country stuff . . . Reba!”
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Dolly Parton is headlining this year’s Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game Halftime Show. They’re playing the Washington Commanders, and the festivities start at 4:30 p.m. Eastern on CBS.
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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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