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Angela Bassett went viral at this year’s Oscars, but not in a good way. The camera caught her looking visibly upset when she lost Best Actress to Jamie Lee Curtis. Well, she’s getting a little bit of a consolation prize. She and Mel Brooks are among those getting HONORARY Oscars in November. Angela has been nominated twice . . . first for playing Tina Turner in “What’s Love Got to Do With It”, and this year for “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”. See, even Hollywood gives “Participation Trophies.”
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Toby Keith is about a year-and-a-half into his battle with stomach cancer, and he’s got some good news. He says his health is on a positive trend . . . and he’s hoping to return to the road this fall . . IF he can get through two-hour shows. He does acknowledge there are no assurances with cancer. Quote, “You never know with cancer, so you have to prepare . . . [but] I’m thinking about bringing the band in and setting up, playing somewhere, just to see if I can get through [it].”
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There’s a real-life “Barbie” Malibu Dreamhouse listed on Airbnb. Ken is hosting two free one-night stays for two guests at the bright pink three-story house. Guests will also get their own yellow and pink Impala skates and surfboard. “Barbie” hits theaters July 21st.
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When soccer just isn’t enough…The NY Post says Ryan Reynolds is getting into Formula 1 racing. He and his business partners have purchased a 24% stake in the Alpine Formula Race Team. Ryan and his investors are putting up $218 million. Michael B Jordan is also an investor.
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A couple quickies – Harrison Ford tells Deadline Hollywood that the only reason he was cast as Indiana Jones is because Tom Selleck had a previous obligation. And he says thank you.. Gwen Stefani, Def Leppard, Sammy Hagar, Darius Rucker and Dr Dre along with Gail Gadot, Chris Pine, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Ken Jeong, Eugene Levy and Kerry Washington will be receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2024.
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Answer this question: Dolly Parton is so famous that….Answer: More than 1,100 people in Ireland just set a new world record on Saturday for the largest gathering of people DRESSED as Dolly Parton. So no matter where you go, chances are good they know who Dolly Parton is.
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Welcome to ‘At the Movies’ Brought to You by North Grand Cinema in Ames…
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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