Thursday 3rd April 2025
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Seems like we’ve been giving you one reason after another why you should watch Sunday’s “CMT Music Awards”. They’re all solid, but none of them will make you want to yell “Free Bird” more than this one. They’re doing an all-star tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd that will feature Cody Johnson and Paul Rodgers handling the vocals, Billy Gibbons, Slash, and Warren Haynes on guitar . . . and LeAnn Rimes and Wynonna Judd joining in as The Honkettes. The CMT Music Awards Sunday 7pm LIVE on CBS….
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Miranda Lambert seems like a perfect fit to be a character on “Yellowstone”. It certainly worked for Lainey Wilson. But in a recent interview Miranda said acting is “not her favorite thing.” She doesn’t totally rule it out though. She says “I’ve done one thing [and] I’m not saying I won’t ever do it again. But if I can play myself, that’s a little bit easier on me.” (The “one thing” was an episode of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” in 2012.)
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James Bond turns 60 and to celebrate that major cinematic — not to mention spy adventure — milestone, the bespoke Travel company Black Tomato has partnered with film company EON Productions to bring into reality iconic moments for the ultimate thrill–seeking traveler who chases rare experiences Dubbed ‘The Assignment,’ their European itinerary is full of Bond-inspired activities, special effects and stunts, decadent splurges and privileged access. Pricing starts at $18,500 per person for the five-night-minimum exploit. There are 60 customizable limited-edition trips available. We like to call it the “Total Recall”…experience you will never forget…we…think…
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With all the hub bub about Tik Tok, Bailey Zimmerman tells Billboard magazine that he thinks Tik Tok is a great tool for new artists to use. Saying “I think it’s a great way for artists who might never get noticed regularly to get their music out there. There’s a lot of great young talent using that platform. I think the next big artists will come from Tik Tok.”
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Some would say Carrie Underwood is on par with Tim McGraw when it comes to working out….but, she tells People magazine that she’s working out for her health now, not to look good. Saying There was a time I felt like earlier in my career I was working out more to be a certain size or fit into a certain aesthetic that I thought I wanted to be. And now I feel like I work out more to be strong and to have energy and longevity. It really is playing the long game, right?”
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The feud between Priscilla Presley and Lisa Marie Presley’s daughter, Riley Keough continues….Radar Online claims John Travolta is allegedly trying to end it. The two are fighting over Lisa Marie’s $35 million estate. A source tells the website, “John has been a part of the family for going on 50 years and he wants to be a peacemaker.
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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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