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Tis the season in October.. The first teaser for the “Christmas Story” sequel is here . . . but it doesn’t seem to include any new footage . . . just an extreme closeup of Peter Billingsley, as the adult Ralphie, putting on his glasses. The movie is called “A Christmas Story Christmas”, and it hits HBO Max on November 17th.
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James Corden is he as sweet and gentle as he seems on TV? There’s at least one guy who doesn’t think so. His name is Keith McNally, and he owns a restaurant called Balthazar in New York City. And yesterday, he posted on Instagram that he’s BANNING Corden because he’s, quote, “a tiny cretin of a man” and “the most abusive customer to my servers since the restaurant opened 25 years ago.” No word yet from Corden.. if he’s so bad, why did it take 25 years.
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Jason Aldean and his wife Brittany may never settle their beef with Maren Morris. Why should they when both sides seem to be having a blast trolling each other. Jason at his show on Friday in Nashville, told the crowd he might bring up a special guest. I could call Luke Bryan. I could call Kane Brown. See if Kenny Chesney’s here and not at the beach.” The crowd cheered after each name. But when he said Maren Morris’ name they started booing.
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Radar Online says Kelsea Ballerini is allegedly looking to date a sophisticated man following her split from her husband, Morgan Evans. A source tells the website. She wants a metropolitan type who’s a fashionable dresser, smells nice, and drives a cool car. Kelsea is looking to link up with a guy who can help raise her profile.”
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Shania Twain will be playing Mrs. Potts in the live-action version of “Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration”, which airs December 15th on ABC. She shared the news on Instagram, saying she’s “honored and excited” . . . and paid tribute to the late Angela Lansbury, who was the voice of Mrs. Potts in the movie.
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Uproxx says a sequel to the 1996 movie ”Twister” is in development. It’s called ”Twisters”. No word on if Helen Hunt is going to star in the fil and eBay is removing Jeffrey Dahmer Halloween costumes from their website. The company says they prohibit sales of items that glorify hate, violence and criminal activities. Scores of Dahmer eyeglasses are no longer for sale.
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Glen Powell from “Twisters” and “Top Gun Maverick” fame, called in to a lookalike contest of him in his home town of Austin, Texas. And he gave the winner the opportunity to put their parents or any family member in his next movie. Glen’s mom Cyndy was even in the crowd to give her approval and called up Glen on FaceTime to share a message. The winner was a physician's assistant from Austin. In addition to Glen's prize, he also got $5 . . . a cowboy hat . . . and free queso from Torchy's for a year.
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Blake Shelton tells PEOPLE magazine that he loves Thanksgiving. He says they go all out…they’ve got a huge family and whatever they want to try…he’s down for. Just bring it on…He makes enough food and knows there’ll be leftovers…he loves the fall, Football and is a huge Arizona Cardinals Fan…well…no one said he was perfect…
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The Daily Star reports Diddy's plea for house arrest on his private island in Florida has been rejected by a New York City judge. Who saw that coming!!! Anyone? The rapper's legal team suggested he serve house arrest in his Manhattan apartment with added security. Diddy is facing charges of trafficking and other crimes, which he denies.
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A bunch of country stars were asked, "Who is the most attractive person in country music?" Riley Green and Sam Hunt both said Carrie Underwood . . . Jordan Davis said Luke Combs . . . and Ella Langley said it was, quote, "Alan Jackson, still." Who would YOU add to the list…
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