Brandon Lewis
December 26, 2025
Saturday 27th December 2025
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On yesterday’s episode of “The Kelly Clarkson Show”, Brendan Fraser said he accidentally got choked out while shooting the 1999 movie “The Mummy” it was the scene at the beginning of the movie where his character is hung at an Egyptian prison. Brendan was standing on his toes with a rope around his neck. But the guy holding the rope pulled it a little TOO high. Bing Bada Boom and he woke up on the ground with gravel in his teeth. There was a stunt coordinator who said, ‘Congratulations, you’re in the club . . . the same thing happened to Mel Gibson on ‘Braveheart’ . . . And YOU wanna be an actor?
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Morgan Evans released a five-part docuseries on YouTube that started out as a look into his life and music in Australia. But his divorce from Kelsea Ballerini changed things. He says, quote, “The original focus was on the music and coming home. “But it’s not like I could pretend like something wasn’t going on.” That’s when he poured his feelings into the song, “Over For You”. The docuseries highlights his impromptu performance of it last fall in Australia. You can watch it now below.
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Blake Shelton tells Entertainment Tonight that he misses Gwen Stefani when he’s on tour. “It’s terrible being away from home. Right now, they’re having bad storms back in California, and I hate not being there. Not that anything bad is happening… but I know they’re kind of freaked out and it’d be nice to be home.
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If you’ve heard reports that Tom Brady is wanting to launch a standup career, well, they’re BOGUS. But that doesn’t mean he’s not interested in comedy. TMZ says Brady is in talks with Netflix to be the subject of a ROAST . . . tentatively titled “The Greatest Roast of All Time”. He also plans on spending time with his kids before starting his 10-year, $375 million broadcasting deal with Fox.
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Pamela Anderson has done it…along with many other entertainment personalities…NOW, Paula Abdul tells E! News that a movie about her life is in development. Saying she’s being wooed by different streamers and networks. But for her…it wouldn’t be a straight documentary style…I’m a choreographer, so I’d have to tell it the way my mind works creatively.
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Just when you think HARDY is ready for some well-deserved rest, he surprises us again! Today, the Mississippi heavy hitter surprised fans to three new performance tracks with an all-new, exclusive Apple Music Sessions. The show stopping offering reimagines two groundbreaking catalog cuts – one of them current Top 10 single “wait in the truck” feat. fellow heavy hitter the reigning CMA New Artist and Female Artist of the Year Lainey Wilson.
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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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