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The 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season will begin on Feb. 14 with the Daytona 500 from Daytona International Speedway. Country superstar Luke Combs will perform a pre-race concert before the green flag waves. Announcing the fact on twitter “Hey race fans, I’m Luke Combs,” “If you love live music, be sure to catch my performance at the 2021 Daytona 500.” His appearance marks the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic that Combs will perform a concert for his fans.
Jon Pardi loves being a newlywed, so how does it feel to be married … “How does it feel to be married? It feels great! There’s not much changes, other than getting used to wearing a ring, but me and Summer and I are having a great time and gearing up for 2021 and to start writing and get me a new album this year. So, that’s the goal. We’ll have fun. And that’s the most that’s changed, except we’re just married officially now.”
Deadline Hollywood says a “Willy Wonka” prequel is in the works. Tom Holland and Timothee Chalamet are both being considered for the lead role. Gene Wilder and Johnny Depp played Wonka in previous films. The movie is tentatively titled “Willy.”
Business Insider says President Donald Trump will release his full pardon list but Newsweek is reporting that President Trump declined to grant a pardon to Tiger King star Joe Exotic. CBS says the White House released a list of 73 pardons after midnight. Joe’s name was not on the list.
It’s “The Muppet Show!” The iconic variety show will soon be available for streaming on Disney+ Watch for Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, the Swedish Chef, and much more. Starting February 19th. The five seasons of the show join other Muppet-related content on the streaming service including movies, shorts, and the hit series “Muppets Now.”
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