Thursday 26th December 2024
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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 The List,
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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