Brandon Lewis
December 23, 2025
Wednesday 24th December 2025
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Remember Blockbuster? Well…The last remaining Blockbuster store in Bend, Oregon saw a huge boost in sales thanks to its Super Bowl ad. If you don’t remember the ad, that’s because it didn’t actually air during the game. They posted it on social media during the Halftime Show. And it WORKED. Sales went up 200% after the ad went up. While you CAN actually rent movies at this Blockbuster. The ad is really good. It promises that even after the world ends, this Blockbuster will STILL be here.
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For those who keep track, a fourth “Spider-Man” movie with Tom Holland is in the works. Also, Harrison Ford’s Thunderbolt Ross will be the president of the United States in the upcoming “Captain America: New World Order”.
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Corey Kent tells Billboard magazine that there’s no substitute for practice if you want to get better at something. The “Wild As Her’ singer says muscle memory will get you so far…then I’m realizing that there is a certain element that is God-given ability. But honing your craft and putting in tens of thousands of hours. You have to be willing to do that if you want to succeed.”
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Tom Brady tells the Let’s Go podcast that he had to look up what a ‘thirst trap’ was after he posted a picture of himself in his underwear. ”That’s, I think, millennial verbiage. I actually had to look that up so I didn’t quite know what it meant, but I just thought it was a good picture with some underwear. Nothing more than that.
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Is a Matthew McConaughey presidential bid a possibility? Not if you ask his wife Camila!! Radar Online claims She’s against him running in 2028. A source tells the website, “Camila got Matthew to pull away from acting so he could be a more present father. She thinks if he runs it will consume him and potentially tear their family apart.
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Carrie Underwood’s family of four is now a family of five after the country music superstar welcomed an adorable new addition to her household! The Denim & Rhinestones singer on Sunday officially introduced fans to Charlotte “Charlie” Nilla Fisher, the new adorable puppy she adopted from North Carolina’s Pawsitive Impact NC Dog Rescue.
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Welcome to The List,
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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