Thursday 3rd April 2025
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Last year when Morgan Wallen got into some hot water and was ‘cancelled’ Jason Aldean stepped in to help his friend. Saying “Where I’m from, when you got a friend that’s down, you help them get back on their feet and teach ’em, and try to help them be better. He does think Morgan’s punishment was “a little excessive” . . . but at the same time he learned from it, and that’s always good.
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The anticipated Walking Dead Spin-off that focuses on Daryl and Carol will happen…but not with Carol….It’s going to film in Europe, and unfortunately Melisa McBride can’t commit to the move just yet. The show is expected to carry on with just Norman Reedus as Daryl, but there’s no word if a different “Walking Dead” character will take Melissa’s place. On the bright side, it sounds like we haven’t seen the last of her.
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Maren Morris tells CMT that she loves to listen to music while cooking. “She’ll put on some music while cooking and just get lost in it. There have been times where I’ve almost burned things because I was so caught up in what I was listening to Be listening this Sunday when Maren Morris’s husband Ryan Hurd joins John Ritter Sunday on ‘Rise Up’ at 7am…
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Andrew Garfield is taking a break from acting to rest and recalibrate. He wants to be a “bit ordinary” for a while and take time to consider what he does next. Andrew says he’s tired from awards season. Yeah, all that hanging out with young starlets and latenight parties could wear ya out. I wonder…is ‘ordinary’ brooding all day and watching Netflix?
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The NY Post claims a petition, to have Amber Heard removed from ”Aquaman 2”, has garnered over 2 million digital signatures. The petition reads: ”Amber Heard has been exposed as a domestic abuser by Johnny Depp. In his $50 million lawsuit. It references physical altercations that resulted in Depp getting his finger reattached as well as other physical confrontations.
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Country star Cole Swindell just admitted something we can ALL relate to—he used to hate the sound of his own voice. In a recent interview, he said, “Nobody really likes hearing themselves talk.” Well, Cole, join the club. If you've ever cringed at your own voicemail or nearly thrown your phone across the room after hearing yourself in a video, you get it. Luckily for Cole, he powered through the awkwardness and now has multiple hit songs. The rest of us? Still avoiding voice memos at all costs.
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Kelsea Ballerini fans are dedicated—but one took it to the next level at her recent concert in Salt Lake City. The fan asked her to sign his actual divorce decree, thanking her for helping him through his breakup. Ballerini politely declined (probably a smart legal move), but the interaction quickly went viral. The real question is: Was his ex there, and did she demand joint custody of the concert tickets?
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Kelly Clarkson is reportedly considering leaving The Kelly Clarkson Show to take over for Hoda Kotb on The Today Show. Why? Because talk show hosting is exhausting, and she wants more time with her kids. Honestly, fair. Running a daily talk show is like throwing a dinner party every single day—but with celebrity guests and an audience judging your every move. An NBC insider says the switch is a real possibility, meaning morning TV could soon have more Kelly and possibly… fewer impromptu Hoda dance breaks?
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A new Netflix rom-com is doing the unthinkable—convincing people to make major life decisions. The Life List, starring Sofia Carson, follows a woman completing her late mother’s bucket list, and apparently, it’s inspiring real-life viewers to dump their toxic partners and quit their terrible jobs. So if you see a co-worker watching it on their lunch break, brace yourself—they might be handing in their two weeks’ notice by the end of the day.
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People magazine says Val Kilmer, known for Top Gun, has passed away at 65 from pneumonia. The actor had battled throat cancer. Kilmer leaves behind his daughter, Mercedes, and son, Jack.
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CMA Fest is back, taking over Nashville from June 5-8 with ten stages, surprise collaborations, and country music’s biggest stars. Or, as locals call it, four days of honky-tonk traffic jams—but hey, at least the soundtrack’s good!
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Parker McCollum just shook up RODEOHOUSTON by announcing his most personal album yet, dropping June 27. Meanwhile, Luke Combs hinted on Instagram about new music. Country fans, prepare yourselves—your playlists are about to get real emotional, real fast.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reportedly "practicing for parenthood" by getting a puppy together. Because, as we all know, babies and dogs are basically the same—minus the teething, tantrums, and college tuition. Solid plan, guys!
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John Cena is retiring… kinda. The guy whose motto is "Never Give Up" is, well… giving up wrestling—but let’s be real, he’s probably just suplexing into another career. He’s calling it “closing a chapter,” but knowing Cena, that book’s getting a sequel. Meanwhile, catch WrestleMania 41 in Vegas, April 19th and 20th, streaming on Peacock!
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