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We start today with sad news, Tito Jackson, who rose to fame alongside his brothers in the Jackson 5, has died. Tito’s sons — Taj, Taryll and TJ Jackson — confirmed his death in an Instagram tribute early this morning. The news was first reported by “ET” with Steve Manning, a longtime Jackson family friend and former Jackson family manager, telling the outlet he died Sunday. Tito Jackson was 70.
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At the Emmys last night, Jelly Roll sang a song about depression and suicide for the “In Memoriam” segment, which rubbed some people the wrong way. And winners in the big categories included “The Bear”, “Shogun”, and “Hacks”.
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Heather Locklear recently shared details about her date with Tom Cruise at 90s Con Florida this past Saturday. She mentioned meeting Cruise at an audition in the ’80s and going dancing at Club Lingerie. Locklear found Cruise “very nice” on the date, but said he had poor dance moves. She felt their styles didn’t match. Of course, you had those not so undercover…undercover dudes following him around.
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PopCulture.com says the younger brother of Johnny Cash, Tommy Cash, has passed away at age 84. The Johnny Cash Museum in Nashville confirmed the news.
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AT THE MOVIES
Welcome to ‘At the Movies’ Brought to You by North Grand Cinema in Ames…
In theaters this weekend: Mufasa: The Lion King
Rafiki relays the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick.
https://youtu.be/S2Za6kixNPc?si=R8gqnT6_RpdPE5WL
Mufasa: The Lion King is rated: PG
Stars: Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr and Seth Rogen
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Will Travis Kelce retire if the Chiefs win another Super Bowl? NBC says He just might, KC played Cleveland last weekend. Trav says, "It felt so surreal. I don't know if it's the last time I'll play in Cleveland, but it kinda felt like I was just giving it one last hoorah before I'm done because I've only played there twice in 12 years.
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People Magazine says the Nashville Metro Council has approved a sign for Morgan Wallen’s bar nearly seven months after initially denying it. The decision comes after Wallen appeared in court for throwing a chair off the roof of a Nashville bar.
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RadarOnline.com says Sean 'Diddy' Combs will spend Christmas in jail. He will have lunch at 11 a.m. while playing poker for matchsticks with fellow inmates. For Xmas dinner, he can choose between a meat sandwich or a veggie burger along with steamed rice and corn…Merry Christmas Diddy….
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The Grand Ole Opry turns 100 next year and they are planning a lot of celebrations. It will begin on January 3rd with a showcase from the Opry's longest-tenured member, 87-year-old Bill Anderson.
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