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Russell Dickerson says as a song writer he’s matured in the past few years.“With the first record it was still from the heart still real. We had three hits off of that you but there’s like the more fun goofy songs on there. This one goes a little deeper, it’s still fun, still anthemic, it’s still super high energy. This is definitely a step deeper more from the heart.” Russell’s latest album ‘Southern Symphony is out now…
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McDonald’s announced on Tuesday that they are temporarily closing restaurants in Russia because of the invasion in Ukraine. Which is causing a RUSH on the Big Mac….The Daily Mail reports that Russians waited in drive-thru lines as long as a half-mile to get food before the restaurant closed. Other people stood in lines that stretched several blocks long. McDonald’s says closing their Russian restaurants is going to cost them $50 million per month.
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The Wrap says HBO Max is moving ahead with plans to do a new series about Colin Farrell’s Batman character The Penguin. ”The Batman” has made over $301 million worldwide since it was released last week. The show will chronicle the Penguin’s criminal rise to power in Gotham
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Hollywoodlife.com says Robert Pattinson is allegedly open to starring in another Twilight film. S aying He would love to do something but, he knows he might be way too old to do anything with it. No decisions or discussions have obviously been addressed.
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Dolly Parton has written her first novel…it’s called ‘Run Rose Run’ a story about Rose…” Everybody’s story is different, everybody’s life is a soap opera. So, it’s really about Rose, she was running TO something she really loved music. But she was running FROM something.” Dolly has also written an album to go along with her book that’s available on Amazon now…
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If you ever wondered if the Coyote in those Bugs Bunny Road Runner cartoons ever got compensation for all of the bad product he used from the ‘Acme’ coporation…well, Pop Culture magazine says we’re about to find out. John Cena is starring in a new Looney Tunes movie called “Coyote Versus Acme”. Wile E. Coyote finally decides to sue the Acme Corporation because their products haven’t helped him catch the Road Runner. It’s about time….
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PARKER MCCOLLUM and his fiancée Hallie have set a date, and it’s right around the corner. They’re getting married March 21st. And their “first dance” song is already picked out too. It’s George Strait’s “I Cross My Heart”.
MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER’s summer tour includes a few co-headline dates with EMMYLOU HARRIS. You’ll find the details on Mary’s Facebook page. But I can tell you one of those dates are Iowa City…July 15 at the Englert Theater…
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Demi Moore won her first acting award EVER last night at the Golden Globes, for "The Substance". Other winners included "The Brutalist", "Shogun", "Emilia Perez", and "Hacks".
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Aubrey Plaza's husband Jeff Baena took his own life on Friday. Baena directed Aubrey in several movies, including "Life After Beth", "The Little Hours", and "Spin Me Round".
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The Carolina Panthers have had a rough season. So, when a fan suggested Luke Combs be given a chance on defense, the country singer was into it. He said, "I'm ready to suit up." Unfortunately, the Panthers passed on the opportunity. At 5-12 what could they lose?
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The donkey who inspired Eddie Murphy's character in "Shrek" passed away after suffering a hoof disease. He was 30 and lived at a pasture in Palo Alto, California.
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Actress Kristen Bell is eyeing a talk show now that Ellen DeGeneres has retired. A source says, “acting is not exactly her first love. Kirsten’s gift is connecting with people.” They think if she tries it…she’ll be a hit…
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‘’Only Murders In The Building’’ star Selena Gomez and fiancé Benny Blanco need to sort out some wedding details…and he’s letting her do just that…smart man…. Selena adores Benny, and she’s got zero doubt in her mind that they’ll last. She wouldn’t have said yes to his proposal otherwise.’’ Well, we hope not….
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Cody Johnson has had one heck of a 2024, and he’s looking to build on that – and his career in general – as he enters into 2025. Focusing on his music isn’t hard at all. In fact, it’s become second nature to him. He says after his wife and kids.. country music is all he lives for…
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After rocking Times Square for Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, Carrie Underwood spent New Year's Day somewhere where she also feels comfortable: Her kitchen. The country star showed off her latest in-kitchen shenanigans via Instagram Stories: Pressure-canning garlic, carrots and potatoes while baking some crazy looking bread concoction.
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