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Netflix’s new ad-supported tier has launched, but it’s missing some big titles, like “Arrested Development”, “House of Cards”, and “Peaky Blinders”. Netflix says it’s because of licensing restrictions, but they’re working on it. The movies that aren’t available yet include “Skyfall”, “28 Days”, “The Imitation Game”, and “The Bad Guys”.
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If you’ve wondered like many of us…how that ‘guy with the girl’ GOT the girl!! It’s kind of miraculous They come from two different worlds, and they don’t seem to have much in common. Gwen says the real reason, is that it was meant to be. That’s what she told Drew Barrymore, “It was one of those miracle situations where I didn’t see it coming. Like, he’s watching football and doing his stuff and I’m putting makeup on. We’re so different, yet we’re so the same on so many levels.”
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Thomas Rhett posted a video to hype his upcoming “Home Team 23 Tour” . . . and in it, he attempts to wear or show the sports jerseys from all 40 cities he’ll be visiting. The tour doesn’t kick off until next May . . . but tickets go on sale next Friday. Cole Swindell and Nate Smith will be the supporting acts.
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The 2022 People’s Choice Awards will celebrate one of Hollywood’s favorite funnymen. Award-winning actor, producer, screenwriter and entrepreneur Ryan Reynolds. Previous recipients include Melissa McCarthy, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Lopez and most recently, Halle Berry. The 2022 People’s Choice Awards, hosted by Kenan Thompson, air Thursday, Dec. 6, at 9 p.m. on NBC and E!.
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Warner Brothers wants to make more “Harry Potter” movies, if they can work something out with J.K. Rowling…there’s a movie in the works about Hank Aaron’s pursuit of Babe Ruth’s home run record…and Japan is getting back into the Godzilla business, with a new movie coming next November.
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Lastly, “People” magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive will be revealed Monday night on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”….no it’s not HIM and definitely not ME…this time…..
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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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