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The List for Wednesday, February 16th 2022

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Sports Illustrated says Tom Brady plans to indulge now that he’s retired. When asked what he plans to eat now that he is no longer training for an NFL season, he said, “You know I love key lime pies. That’s my dessert of choice. They will definitely be a few more of those”

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Reba McEntire will sing her favorite spiritual songs on “My Chains Are Gone,” out March 25 in both CD and DVD. The DVD offers fans a recording of McEntire’s 2017 first ever solo headlining show at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville Fans can watch a special broadcast premiere of the performance on UPtv on March 25 at 8 p.m. eastern and April 4 at 2 a.m. eastern Reba is currently out on the road as part of her Reba: Live in Concert tour.

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Mark Wahlberg stars with Tom Holland in Uncharted and Mark says his wife didn’t like the moustache he grew for the movie. “After the movie premiers, I’m going to shave it off and then hopefully I’ll be able to sleep in my room again.” He WANTED to keep the moustache for his next movie but the producers told him absolutely not!…so, ‘Uncharted’ opens in theaters on Friday, February 18th.

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Out of all the great Superbowl commercials one that is getting A LOT of feedback is the ‘Sopranos’ themed Chevrolet commercial.  But Jamie-Lynn Sigler who played Tony Sopranos’ daughter Meadow was asked if there was a reboot in the works…”No, no talk. This was I think just an opportunity to have that little moment to do that.  I think it was a real gift to fans on behalf of Chevrolet.”

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Lauren Alaina was officially inducted and welcomed as the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry Saturday by her friend/mentor Trisha Yearwood. The Opry was the first major stage Alaina played just a week after she was named runner-up on Season 10 of American Idol, making her Opry debut on June 10, 2011. She has appeared on the Opry more than 50 times since.

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A Quiet Place Part 3 has been officially announced by Paramount, coming after a spinoff movie that will debut in 2023.  A Quiet Place Part 3 will premiere in 2025.

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The List for Monday, January 6th 2025

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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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The List for Friday, January 3rd 2025

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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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