Wednesday 25th December 2024
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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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Who is YOUR favorite Christmas movie villain? "People" magazine's list is topped by Mr. Potter in "It's a Wonderful Life". He's followed by Oogie Boogie from "The Nightmare Before Christmas" and bully Scut Farkus in "A Christmas Story".
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The new “Superman” trailer has been released…it show many more superhero’s than just him too. It’s got Superman’s dog Krypto…and much much more. James Gunn’s version staring David Corenswet as Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Louis Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor is set to hit theaters July of next year…see it HERE
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Here are the annual Christmas traditions for some of your favorite country music stars: Keith Urban loves going to the beach, because it's summertime in Australia . . . and Parker McCollum's Christmas always includes a game of football in Grandma's front yard.
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The highest grossing country music tours in 2024 are: Zach Bryan's Quittin' Time Tour, which made over $321 million . . . Luke Combs' Growin' Up and Gettin' Old Tour, which made over $173 million . . . and Kenny Chesney's Sun Goes Down Tour, which made over $159 million.
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