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Are you more interested in seeing a movie if there’s a certain actor or eye candy in the cast? Well, of course you are. The National Research Group conducted a nationwide survey of people aged 12 to 74 to see which actors have the most box office appeal. The top three were…as you might guess…Tom Cruise, The Rock and Tom Hanks…I didn’t make the list…
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As you’ve probably heard, Hollywood writers are ON STRIKE. The Writers Guild of America voted to strike after they couldn’t make a deal by Tuesday morning at midnight. The big issue is compensation from streaming. The late-night talk shows are all re-runs and If you’re a Pete Davidson fan, first of all . . . what is wrong with you? Secondly, his return to “Saturday Night Live” this coming weekend is OFF. THAT is what we call a silver lining.
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Did you know Jelly Roll has a food truck in Nashville that sells jelly donuts? It’s called the “Rollin’ with Jelly” truck, and they sell stuff like burgers and wings too. The internet just found an interview he did about it last November, where he said it’s the “coolest story ever.”
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It seems like EVERY country music star is trying to sell us booze these days . . . and Eric Church is at it again. Eric has already done a partnership with Jack Daniel’s . . . and now he’s introducing his OWN whiskey. It’s called “Whiskey JYPSI” . . .The first release is available for pre-order in 38 states . . . and Eric isn’t shy about asking you to open up your wallets. Bottles start at $199.99 apiece.
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Congratulations to Multi-platinum entertainer Dierks Bentley takes “GOLD” to the top of the chart this week marking his 22nd career #1, The lead track from his 10th studio album GRAVEL & GOLD…He’s getting ready to hit the road for the GRAVEL & GOLD TOUR this summer. He’ll be joined by an entourage of talent including Jordan Davis, Elle King, Tracy Lawrence, Caylee Hammack, Caitlyn Smith and Hailey Whitters. Among others. The tour kicks off on June 1 in Toronto, ON
And finally, Tomorrow is Star Wars Day. . . you know, “May the Fourth be with you” . . . and in honor of the “holiday”, a new crossover short called “Maggie Simpson in ‘Rogue Not Quite One” will hit Disney+.
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Welcome to ‘At the Movies’ Brought to You by North Grand Cinema in Ames…
In theaters this weekend: “Wicked”
The untold story of the witches of Oz, before the story YOU know of with Dorothy…and how they FIRST met… One raised by privilege and ambition who has yet to discover her true heart and the other a social outcast who has yet to discover her true power…and the choices they make will separate them, and will set them on different destinies that will change them, and Oz, for good.
https://youtu.be/6COmYeLsz4c?si=lteQIk3QQbkuVvvj
“Wicked” is rated: PG
Stars: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo
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Here's who won big at last night's CMAs: Morgan Wallen won Entertainer of the Year . . . Lainey Wilson was named Female Vocalist of the Year . . . and Chris Stapleton won Male Vocalist of the Year, Best Song, and Best Single of the Year with "White Horse"…
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If you ever want to know more about Dylan Scott simply go to his socials…He was recently doing an interview with People magazine and said he loves to share his home life on social media. Saying “I want to keep things real and always show people who I am and what is happening in my life.”
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Denzel Washington tells Esquire Magazine that he would love to play Robert McCall in two more ‘’Equalizer’’ sequels. "I told them I would do another Equalizer, and we’re doing four and five. More people are happy about that - I know I am…
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And lastly, Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi have reportedly moved to England to escape incoming president Donald Trump. They already have a home near London, and are selling their California estate….Bye Felicia!!
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