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<b>Citing Voice Issues, Kelly Clarkson Calls Off Opening Week of Las Vegas Residency in Last Minute Announcement</b>

Citing Voice Issues, Kelly Clarkson Calls Off Opening Week of Las Vegas Residency in Last Minute Announcement

UncategorizedJuly 6, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

Kelly Clarkson—blessed with one of pop music’s most powerful voices—was brimming with excitement as she prepared to launch her new Las Vegas residency, Studio Sessions,…

<b>Still Exiled From His Native Tibet, The Dalai Lama Celebrates His 90th Birthday</b>

Still Exiled From His Native Tibet, The Dalai Lama Celebrates His 90th Birthday

NewsmakersJuly 6, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

On July 6, 2025, thousands gathered in Dharamshala, India, as the Dalai Lama marked his 90th birthday, capping off a week of heartfelt events. The…

<b>Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath Play Emotion-Filled Farewell Concert in Birmingham, England</b>

Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath Play Emotion-Filled Farewell Concert in Birmingham, England

NewsmakersJuly 6, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

In a historic and emotional event, legendary rock band Black Sabbath held their farewell concert in their hometown of Birmingham, England, marking the end of…

<b> Elon Musk Launches “America Party” to “Return Freedom to Americans”</b>

Elon Musk Launches “America Party” to “Return Freedom to Americans”

NewsmakersJuly 6, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

Elon Musk took to X (formerly Twitter) on July 5 to declare he’s launching a new political party in the U.S. named the America Party,…

<b><i>Nip/Tuck</i>, <i>Fantastic 4</i> Actor Julian McMahon Succumbs To Cancer At 56</blian mcmahon, nip/tuck

Nip/Tuck, Fantastic 4 Actor Julian McMahon Succumbs To Cancer At 56

Newsmakers, TVJuly 5, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

Julian Dana William McMahon July 27, 1968 – July 2, 2025 Julian McMahon, the Australian–American actor celebrated for his magnetic presence and iconic roles in…

<b>Veteran Actor Michael Madsen, Known For Roles Such As <i>Reservoir Dogs</i> & <i>Kill Bill</i> Dies At 67</b>

Veteran Actor Michael Madsen, Known For Roles Such As Reservoir Dogs & Kill Bill Dies At 67

NewsmakersJuly 5, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

Michael Søren Madsen September 25, 1957 – July 3, 2025 Michael Madsen, the brooding, intense presence of modern cinema—best known for his unforgettable performances in…

<b>Pamela Skjolsvik & Tandy Culpepper Talk To Investigative Journo Rena Pederson About Her Nonfiction Dallas Jewel Thief Book<i>The King of Diamonds</i></b>

Pamela Skjolsvik & Tandy Culpepper Talk To Investigative Journo Rena Pederson About Her Nonfiction Dallas Jewel Thief BookThe King of Diamonds

BooksJuly 2, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

The King of Diamonds, a true-life tale, hronicles the audacious jewel-theft spree that shocked Dallas’s elite and stymied law enforcement from the late 1950s into…

<b>Tandy Culpepper Talks with Author Laurence Leamer about His Book <i>Capote’s Women</i> as well as the TV Adaptation <i>Capote vs. the Swans</i></b>

Tandy Culpepper Talks with Author Laurence Leamer about His Book Capote’s Women as well as the TV Adaptation Capote vs. the Swans

Books, TVJuly 2, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

Before Laurence Leamer became a best-selling author of nonfiction books, he wore many hats in widely divergent locales. Journalist in Iowa and at Newsweek. A…

<b>Reba Merrill & Tandy Culpepper Discuss<i>The Accountant 2</i> & <i>The Ballad Of Wallis Island</i></b>

Reba Merrill & Tandy Culpepper DiscussThe Accountant 2 & The Ballad Of Wallis Island

FilmJune 22, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

Movie Review: The Ballad of Wallis Island By Tandy Culpepper and Reba Merrill Written by and starring Tim Key and Tom Basden, The Ballad of…

<b>Reba Merrill & Tandy Culpepper Review The Films <i>Smile 2</i> & <i>Summer Of 69</i></b>

Reba Merrill & Tandy Culpepper Review The Films Smile 2 & Summer Of 69

FilmJune 21, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

Movie Review: Smile 2 Written and Directed by Parker Finn Reviewed by Reba Merrill and Tandy Culpepper Following the runaway success of 2022’s Smile, which…

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