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Sad news to report, WWE Hall of Famer The Iron Sheik died yesterday. He was 81 years old. His rivalries with popular heroes like Hulk Hogan and Sgt. Slaughter helped wrestling become huge in the ’80s…
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If Garth can do it so can Thomas Rhett! He has just announced his Special Edition Album set to celebrate 20 number one hits “It is a VERY limited run so be sure to get your pre-orders in. it’s going to have a lithograph, which I didn’t know what that was till today, but every one of them are signed by me. The box set will include a booklet with a note from me. This project is just my way to say thank you the fans for your support on this ride. I can’t believe I get to do what I love and call it a job and it’s all because of you.” A one of a kind 20 number one vinyl record and box set out September 29th.
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AV Club says Shannen Doherty’s breast cancer has spread to her brain. She posted, “On January 5th, my ct scan showed Mets in my brain. That fear…. The turmoil….. the timing of it all…. This is what cancer can look like”
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Country music legend Randy Travis has been inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame during a special ceremony on May 27. The country icon recorded his first studio recordings under the name “Randy Ray” at Paula Records in Shreveport, La. And joins a “sacred group” of inductees that includes Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Louis Armstrong, Buddy Guy, Little Richard, Fats Domino, Tim McGraw and countless others.
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Jenna Ortega who plays “Wednesday” on the popular program has stepped up in responsibility and will be a producer for the second season. She says conversations have already started with Tim Burton and the team. Saying they’ve decided to lean into the horror aspect of the show a little bit more and ditching any romantic love interest for Wednesday. Season 2 will premiere in 2024.
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Miranda Lambert tells Music Mayhem magazine that she and her husband, Brendan, have written a song together He told her one time that ‘Oh, it’s just words.’ So, they booked some time and sat down…she shared that he’s creative in the kitchen. That’s his creativity, but sometimes I give him a glass of wine and make him sit down and write a song with me.” it’s fun.
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In theaters this weekend: “Wicked”
The untold story of the witches of Oz, before the story YOU know of with Dorothy…and how they FIRST met… One raised by privilege and ambition who has yet to discover her true heart and the other a social outcast who has yet to discover her true power…and the choices they make will separate them, and will set them on different destinies that will change them, and Oz, for good.
https://youtu.be/6COmYeLsz4c?si=lteQIk3QQbkuVvvj
“Wicked” is rated: PG
Stars: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo
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Here's who won big at last night's CMAs: Morgan Wallen won Entertainer of the Year . . . Lainey Wilson was named Female Vocalist of the Year . . . and Chris Stapleton won Male Vocalist of the Year, Best Song, and Best Single of the Year with "White Horse"…
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If you ever want to know more about Dylan Scott simply go to his socials…He was recently doing an interview with People magazine and said he loves to share his home life on social media. Saying “I want to keep things real and always show people who I am and what is happening in my life.”
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Denzel Washington tells Esquire Magazine that he would love to play Robert McCall in two more ‘’Equalizer’’ sequels. "I told them I would do another Equalizer, and we’re doing four and five. More people are happy about that - I know I am…
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And lastly, Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi have reportedly moved to England to escape incoming president Donald Trump. They already have a home near London, and are selling their California estate….Bye Felicia!!
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