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Just in time for Halloween! You can now stay overnight in the actual Poltergeist house from the 1982 movie. Yep the one with the TV that eats kids. It’s in Simi Valley, California, and it’ll only cost you about one to two grand a night. But here’s the kicker the house rules say no ghost hunting, no Ouija boards, no séances, and no dark rituals. So basically, you’re paying a thousand bucks a night to be terrified… quietly.
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Kane Brown and his wife Katelyn are bringing their song “Thank God” to the Lifetime Network as a new Christmas movie called Christmas at Keller Ranch. They’re not starring in it probably too busy making another hit song or TikTok but they’re executive producing it. Expect love, faith, and enough holiday sparkle to make Santa blush.
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Dick Van Dyke is turning 100 this December yes, the man is basically a walking fountain of youth and dad jokes. At a fan event, he joked, “It’d be funny if I didn’t make it,” then added that if he’d known he’d live this long, he would’ve taken better care of himself. Same, Dick. He credits his 54-year-old wife, Arlene, for keeping him young. The man literally married a human multivitamin.
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CBS just announced the lineup for New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash. Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson, and Bailey Zimmerman are ready to rock Music City into 2026! You’ll also see CeCe Winans and the Fisk Jubilee Singers because nothing says “Happy New Year” like confetti, cowboy hats, and a high note that makes your champagne glass shake.
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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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Name the Country Music Super star who first recorded "Christmas Cookies"?
