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The Oscar-nominated actress and singer Sally Kellerman who starred in ‘Back to School’ opposite Rodney Dangerfield has died. The husky-voiced actress known for her portrayal of U.S. Army Maj. Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan in Robert Altman’s MASH passed Thursday morning at an assisted care facility in Woodland Hills after a battle with dementia, her son, Jack Krane, told The Hollywood Reporter. Sally Kellerman was 84
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Parker McCollum has been nominated for ACM New Male Artist Of The Year … “You know, it’s really just crazy to be at a point in my life, in my career, where I can say things like I’m nominated for an ACM Award. To even be a consideration for an award, to even be a nominee, is just such an honor. And it’s kind of a pinch-me moment of man, maybe what I’m doing is working out and paying off.” The ACM Awards will air EXCLUSIVELY on Amazon Prime Video on March 7th.
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Expectant father Luke Combs tells People magazine that he’s learning a lot about babies. Saying he’s got a lot of stuff to do. He’s uncovering things every day, buying clothes he didn’t know existed. He didn’t know what a bassinet was and learning a lot of new words. Yeah…words and phrases like “It’s YOUR turn to get up’….
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In the “Batman” comics, the Penguin is almost NEVER seen without his trademark cigarette holder. But in the upcoming movie “The Batman”, COLIN FARRELL’s version of the Penguin doesn’t light up at all. Warner Brothers wouldn’t allow it. Not that Colin didn’t fight for it, Warner Brothers said ‘No’ As if a bunch of 12-year-olds are going to start smoking Cuban cigars because of The Penguin.” Matt Reeves’ ‘The Batman’ starring Robert Pattinson hits theaters March 4th
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Runaway June singer Naomi Cooke announced that she’s quitting the group to start a solo career. She’s the second original member of the trio to quit. Hannah Mulholland left in 2020, and Natalie Stovall took her place soon after That means Jennifer Wayne is only remaining original member. According to their tour page, Their summer tour kicks off June 23rd in Mack, Colorado and Jennifer Wayne is expecting a baby in April,
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A seismic shift may be going down in the world of NFL broadcasting. Troy Aikman is deep in negotiations to leave the network to become the lead analyst for ESPN’s “Monday Night Football,” The deal will reportedly be for five years, with a salary in the neighborhood of $17.5 million per year contract with CBS. It’s a good time to be a former Dallas Cowboys starting quarterback.
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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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