Friday 29th November 2024
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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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This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The first character balloon in 1927 was Felix the Cat, and the character to make the most appearances is Snoopy, with over 40. This year's parade is scheduled to begin at 8:30 A.M. Eastern tomorrow morning, on NBC as usual, along with streams on Peacock and Fubo. Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Al Roker of the "Today" show will return as hosts.
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Jelly Roll Is Taking A Break From Social Media ... He says he is going to go dark for a few months, but you'll still see him on his wife's posts. He says he has an unhealthy relationship…with social media and phones in general...
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The NY Post says "Wicked" moviegoers are causing a stir by singing along during the movie. AMC Theaters has already banned singing. Some fans find the singing disruptive, while others believe it adds to the viewing experience. Nanci Zoppi says, "I’m already livid about it. Everybody’s an indoor cat now. They don’t know how to be in public places."
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Kix Brooks is stepping down as the host of "American Country Countdown" after 18 years. His last show will air the weekend of December 28th and 29th.
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