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The List for Monday, February 21st 2022

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Kelly Clarkson wants to legally change her name and filed paperwork in a Los Angeles County court to do just that, using her middle name versus her sur name so ‘Kelly Brianne’.  The reason?  She says, “It more fully reflects who I am” A hearing on the matter is scheduled for March 28th.  The petition comes amid a bitter divorce battle between HER and Brandon Blackstock. After nearly seven years of marriage….

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Today is Presidents day… Brad Paisley’s has a favorite President and it would have to be Abe Lincoln  “Abraham Lincoln for me is the great emancipator, and what amazing guy he was. I also liked Truman. I think Truman was a really good example of a President that was underappreciated, he had the hardest decision of all…and seemed to be from all accounts, a pretty good guy too.”

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ALEC BALDWIN swears he didn’t pull the trigger on the gun that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie “Rust”.  And now there might be evidence to back him up. Santa Fe District Attorney did some “unofficial” testing of the gun in question.  And said, quote, “You can pull the hammer back without actually pulling the trigger and without actually locking it and then if you let it go, the firing pin can hit the primer of the bullet.” An FBI analysis of the weapon is still pending. Still doesn’t answer WHY the gun was out of it’s holster were it was placed…AND not pointed in a safe direction…

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Someone did some pretty impressive research to determine just how hefty Norm’s bar tab would have been on the TV show “Cheers”.  It was estimated Norm drank 10 beers a day… both the average price of beer over the years AND several clues from the show about how much a beer cost at Cheers at various times brought the final tally to $124,406.90. without tip….

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JON PARDI has been working on his next album, which will be out later this year.  What can we expect?  At least one love song, a few “she’s leaving and we’re moving on songs” . . . and “definitely a lot of drinking songs.” And sad news to report, MIRANDA LAMBERT is mourning the loss of her longtime guitarist and very good friend, Scotty Wray.  He passed away on Friday after battling heart issues.  Scotty is also the brother of Collin Raye

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The List for Tuesday, January 7th 2025

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Speculation yesterday, confirmation today…. Zendaya and Tom Holland are engaged.  Speculation began when Zendaya wore a diamond ring to the Golden Globes.  Tom reportedly proposed between Christmas and New Year's.

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Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo recently added three miniature cows to their farm.  They’re named Crunch, Brownie and S’more.  But Jelly was feeling left out because everyone got an animal but him.  So, then Bunnie got Jelly his very own DONKEY…named Griz…

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Riley Green had to go to the emergency room after impaling his foot on a nail while hunting. Green shared the incident on Instagram. Despite the mishap, he remained in good spirits and even received clearance to return to hunting shortly after being treated.

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RadarOnline says Travis Kelce is allegedly planning to live as a stay-at-home husband with Taylor Swift. An insider reveals, “He wants to be somewhere between a house husband, a mentor, and a manager. That's his dream: to get married to Taylor and hang up his boots.

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The List for Monday, January 6th 2025

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Demi Moore won her first acting award EVER last night at the Golden Globes, for "The Substance".  Other winners included "The Brutalist", "Shogun", "Emilia Perez", and "Hacks".

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Aubrey Plaza's husband Jeff Baena took his own life on Friday.  Baena directed Aubrey in several movies, including "Life After Beth", "The Little Hours", and "Spin Me Round".

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The Carolina Panthers have had a rough season.  So, when a fan suggested Luke Combs be given a chance on defense, the country singer was into it.  He said, "I'm ready to suit up."  Unfortunately, the Panthers passed on the opportunity.  At 5-12 what could they lose?

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The donkey who inspired Eddie Murphy's character in "Shrek" passed away after suffering a hoof disease.  He was 30 and lived at a pasture in Palo Alto, California.

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