Brandon Lewis
December 26, 2025
Sunday 28th December 2025
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Actor Johnny Depp took the stand Tuesday in his libel lawsuit against his ex-wife Amber Heard, saying her domestic abuse allegations against him were disturbing, heinous and “not based in any species of truth.” “There were arguments, and things of that nature. But never did I myself reach the point of striking Miss Heard in anyway. Nore have I struck any woman.”, the former “Pirates of the Caribbean” star said, “it’s been six years of trying times. It’s very strange when one day you’re Cinderella, so to speak, and then in 0.6 seconds you’re Quasimodo.”
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Luke Bryan tells Access Hollywood that he likes to prank Katy Perry. “I leave crumbs in the couch. I did send a selfie of the toilet, I’m like, ‘Katy, here’s where it all goes down right here’.…He better be careful, like his wife Caroline…Katy may give as well as she gets!!
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Nicolas Cage tells People magazine that he turned down two big blockbusters to spend more time with his children. saying “First and foremost … there’s no version of Nic Cage in reality that doesn’t want to spend time with his children. There’s no version of Nic Cage that didn’t put family first over career…Nic Cage really speaks a lot about himself in the third person…His new movie ‘The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent” is in theaters this weekend…
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Country music star Brett Eldredge has been busy making magic in the studio, and he hasn’t been quiet about the creative process. The multi-platinum artist recently took to social media to tease his new single “Songs About You,” a heartbreak anthem that is expected to drop this Friday, April 22. You can check it out below.
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A British tabloid says Will Smith and Jada Pinkett have barely spoken since the Oscars. Supposedly, they’ve been having problems for years, but it’s on another level now. Yesterday, a trailer for the new season of “Red Table Talk” dropped . . . but there was no mention of Will making an appearance, or of the Oscars even being brought up. But the season may have been recorded before any of that happened.
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And today…if you’re feeling down and not finding the right fit with that special someone …..Carly Pearce has some inspirational words she’s found to be true over the years…”It’s so easy to just be sad and think, ‘what’s wrong with me’ or ‘what happened?’ And really, a lot of times you just have to know that you’re worth it, and if a relationship doesn’t work out it’s gonna be fine because you’re gonna find something that’s more suited for you.” The ‘ I Hope Your Happy Now’ singer is now dating Riley King a former MLB player for the Kansas City Royals..
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Keith Urban just gave fans exactly what they’ve been begging for. His brand-new live album “High And A(live)” is officially out now, recorded straight from the High And Alive World Tour. You get 11 number-one hits, plus his cover of “You Get What You Give.” This isn’t a watered-down live album either it’s basically front-row energy without paying arena prices.
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Brad Paisley just confessed what every guy already knows… he’s a last-minute Christmas shopper. Brad says he ends up at the mall on December 24th, panic-buying gifts he doesn’t fully understand. He admits it’s a waste of what should be a fun day, but somehow he still does it every year. Buying mystery gifts and hoping for the best… truly a man of the people.
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Cher is catching heat for allegedly lip-syncing during her Saturday Night Live performance. Some fans compared it to Ashlee Simpson’s infamous 2004 moment which feels a little dramatic. Cher is 79 years old, it’s a taped show, and lip-syncing has been happening on SNL longer than the cold open.
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Jake Paul revealed he had surgery after getting knocked out by Anthony Joshua. He says doctors had to install two titanium plates on each side of his jaw and remove some teeth. Jake says the surgery went well, but he’s on liquids only for seven days. Nothing humbles a YouTuber faster than being on a smoothie diet.
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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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