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Grand Ole Opry & Hallmark Channel Join to Celebrate Opry’s 100th Anniversary With Holiday Movie

As the Grand Ole Opry continues to celebrate its 100th anniversary, the esteemed Nashville institution will get a little help from the Hallmark Channel in marking the centennial.
A Grand Ole Opry Christmas, an original Hallmark movie starring network stars Nikki DeLoach and Kristoffer Polaha, will begin filming this month in Nashville and will air during the channel’s 16th annual Countdown to Christmas programming. The movie will include familiar Opry faces, including Brad Paisley, who will write original music for the movie. Paisley will also write and perform the theme for the Countdown to Christmas 2025 campaign.
The movie, whose specific air date has not been announced, involves a little time traveling: DeLoach will play the daughter of a late country music icon who gave up her own dreams of being a country songwriter following a tragic accident 30 years ago. After she agrees to represent her father at an Opry celebration, she is transported back to 1995 and reunited with an artist manager played by Polaha, as well as with her father before his untimely death.
“Our goal in this milestone year is to put the Opry, its artists and the rich songwriting traditions that have made country music a global sensation in front of more people than ever before,” said Colin Reed, executive chairman of Ryman Hospitality Properties, the Opry’s parent company, in a statement. “Our partnership with Hallmark brings these elements to life this holiday season through a creative and uplifting take on a uniquely Nashville story.”
“This is the perfect time for us to partner with this beloved, iconic American institution and create Christmas magic together,” added Darren Abbott, Hallmark’s chief brand officer. “Nikki and Kris are fan favorites, and we know they will beautifully bring to life this emotional and heartfelt story that is sure to become an instant classic.”
Paisley also weighed in, adding, “The Hallmark Channel to me is a major part of finding the joy and the spirit of the holidays. We turn it on and leave it on in our house like Christmas tree lights or decorations, it’s a major part of the atmosphere for us. I loved the challenge of creating that same magic with this music by letting it take you to the same place that these movies and this world Hallmark has built. Can’t wait for you to hear what all we’ve done. Also, knowing the Opry is the setting for one of these movies is very inspiring.”
A special line of Hallmark and Opry co-branded merchandise, including greeting cards, apparel, accessories, jewelry and gifts, will also be created to tie in with movie and will be available online at Hallmark.com and Shop.Opry.com, as well as in their physical stores.
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‘We’re About to Do a F—ing Podcast’: Taylor Swift to Appear on Travis Kelce’s ‘New Heights’

After sending the Internet into a frenzy with hints that Taylor Swift would soon be making her New Heights debut, Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce have confirmed that the pop star is indeed joining them on the podcast — and she just might make a big announcement during the episode.
Late Monday night (Aug. 13), the two brothers officially revealed that they would be welcoming the Kansas City Chiefs tight end’s superstar girlfriend as a guest on the show by sharing an adorable video on social media. In the clip, Swift sits next to Travis and compliments his blue sweater, to which he replies: “It’s the color of your eyes, sweetie … it’s why we match so well.”
“We’re about to do a f—ing podcast!” the singer then says in disbelief.
Swift’s cameo on New Heights will premiere at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday (Aug. 13).
The big reveal comes just hours after New Heights first teased that the 14-time Grammy winner would finally be appearing on the program, something fans have been asking for since Swift first started dating Travis about two years ago. Earlier Monday, the Kelce brothers shared a cryptic promo image with a sparkly orange background and a blacked-out silhouette of a mystery woman, whom Swifties quickly concluded must be the musician.
Also adding to the hype, Swift’s official fan account, Taylor Nation, shared 12 images of the artist wearing orange outfits on stage at her Eras Tour. “Thinking about when she said ‘See you next era…,'” the caption read.
With that post coming just 12 minutes after the New Heights teaser, fans were immediately certain that the podcast would be the platform on which Swift announces her highly anticipated 12th studio album — though they’ll have to tune in Wednesday to find out for sure. Regardless of whether or not she does share TS12 news, however, the hitmaker certainly has a lot to catch up with listeners about; in the past year alone, she’s wrapped up her two-year billion-dollar Eras trek and reclaimed the master rights to her first six albums.
Plus, the New Heights episode will mark a full-circle moment for Swift and Travis no matter what, as the couple’s romance first began with the pod. Weeks after the athlete professed his crush on the singer on a July 2023 episode — telling Jason at the time that he was “butthurt” about failing to give her his phone number at an Eras show — Swift would appear at one of his home games. The rest was history.
“This all started when Travis very adorably put me on blast on his podcast, which I thought was metal as hell,” Swift recalled in her 2023 TIME Person of the Year interview. “We started hanging out right after that. So we actually had a significant amount of time that no one knew, which I’m grateful for, because we got to get to know each other. By the time I went to that first game, we were a couple.”
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MF Doom Estate Sues Temu for Selling Knock-Off Merch: ‘One of the Most Unethical Companies’

The estate of MF Doom claims in a new lawsuit that Chinese e-commerce giant Temu is selling counterfeit versions of the late hip-hop legend’s iconic merchandise.
Gas Drawls LLC, the company that has managed MF Doom’s estate since the British-born rapper (Daniel Dumile) died suddenly in 2020, filed a federal complaint against Temu on Monday (Aug. 11).
The lawsuit accuses Temu of selling dozens of knock-off t-shirts, hats, posters and other merchandise displaying MF Doom’s name and the signature mask he would wear while performing. These products supposedly rip off merch sold on MF Doom’s official store, but “at a far lower price point and a fraction of the quality.”
“Such product devalues the subject marks, as well as plaintiff’s proprietary and licensed products and MF Doom’s status in the hip hop milieu,” reads the complaint. “It also creates a false association between MF Doom and Temu.”
MF Doom’s estate says it particularly does not want to be associated with Temu because the Chinese e-commerce giant is “one of the most unethical companies operating in today’s global marketplace.”
The lawsuit cites “allegations of egregious and horrific business practices” against Temu, including claims that it relies on forced labor and routinely violates users’ privacy. MF Doom’s estate also doesn’t like that the counterfeit merch is sold alongside “products that shock the [conscience]” on the Temu marketplace, such as T-shirts that display gang names and homophobic language.
Gas Drawls brings a total of seven federal and California state claims in the lawsuit, including trademark infringement, unfair competition and misappropriation of likeness. The estate is seeking a court injunction that would force Temu to stop selling counterfeit products, plus a financial penalty.
“Plaintiff has sustained significant injury and monetary damages as a result of Temu’s wrongful acts as alleged above,” says the lawsuit. “Plaintiff is at present unable to ascertain the full extent of the monetary damages they have suffered by reason of said acts.”
Temu did not immediately return a request for comment on Monday.
Named for a track off MF Doom’s 1999 debut album Operation: Doomsday, Gas Drawls is responsible for managing the late rapper’s catalog and intellectual property. The company sells physical media and merchandise on an online store, noting that all purchases “directly support Doom’s family and the continuation of his legacy.”
Monday’s lawsuit is not the first time Gas Drawls has gone to court since MF Doom’s death. In 2023, the estate sued Eothen “Egon” Alapatt, a label executive and former MF Doom collaborator, claiming he’d stolen dozens of private notebooks in which the rapper recorded song lyrics, ideas and creative musings.
Egon denied the estate’s claims, and that lawsuit was ultimately settled out of court.
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The Musician-Loved Dyson Airwrap Is on Sale for $100 Off: Score the Deal Here

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Beauty and haircare lovers take note: Dyson Airwrap is on sale at select retailers.
The viral multi-styler has been used by Beyoncé, Lizzo, JISOO and other music artists and is designed for drying, smoothing, volumizing and more, whether you’re on stage or just getting ready for a night out. Regularly $499+, the Dyson Airwrap Origin on sale right now for just $399 at Amazon.com.
This is a limited-time sale that isn’t tied to Prime Day or any deal event in particular, so we recommend snapping it up while the discount is still live. For reference, the Airwrap Origin is still priced at $499.99 on Dyson.com.
We’ve used the Dyson Airwrap for years and we can attest that it works for multiple hair types, including curly, coily and hair shorter than chest length.
The new deal gets you the Airwrap Origin in a nickel and copper colorway. In addition to the 1.2” Airwrap barrel and handle, this set includes two styling attachments: a smoothing dryer and a round, volumizing brush.
Dyson Airwrap Deals: How to Save on the Must-Have Hair Tool
The Airwrap makes a great gift for any time of year, and while it sometimes goes on sale thanks to Black Friday and other holiday deals, there’s another way to score a discount anytime of year.
Check the Dyson outlet and Walmart for a refurbished Airwrap. These often refer to units that have either been lightly used (but then cleaned up and tuned up) or units that were unboxed but never used. Right now, you can save $40 on a refurbished Dyson Airwrap at Walmart.

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Dyson Airwrap (Refurbished)
Walmart has the refurbished Dyson Airwrap and presentation case on sale in select colors.
Is Dyson Airwrap worth the money? According to thousands of satisfied customers, the answer is a resounding “yes.” The Airwrap has received a 4.6 out of 5 stars on Dyson.com and countless reviews on other retail sites and shopping forums.
Reviews aside, there’s really only one way to find out what all the hype is about. You can purchase the Dyson Airwrap on sale for $399 for a limited time on Amazon. And if you don’t mind paying full price, the Airwrap is available at Dyson.com, Ulta, QVC and other retailers.
Why Is the Dyson Airwrap So Popular?
What makes the Dyson Airwrap so popular? For starters, it’s been blowing up on social media for a few years now. The hashtag #DysonAirwrap has received more than 2.5 billion views on TikTok, and #DysonAirwrapTutorials has racked up more than 500 million views and counting (as of this writing).
Dyson’s Airwrap also landed on Billboard’s 2023 Shop 100 holiday gift list and if you check YouTube, you’ll find dozens of tutorial videos and reviews of this epic hair tool. Meantime, Reddit is filled with Airwrap threads.
At $500+, the Airwrap feels more splurge-worthy than budget-friendly, but it also provides an all-in-one experience, thus cutting down on the number of hair tools that you may need to use, and potentially saving you money in the long run. If you’re considering gifting someone with a Dyson Airwrap, it’s easily one of the most useful (and sought-after) gifts that you’ll buy — even if the price feels a bit steep.
The Airwrap also comes with a bunch of attachments, including large barrels to curl and wave hair; brushes to control and shape; and the triple-threat Coanda smoothing dryer for drying, smoothing and keeping flyaways at bay.
Looking for a Dyson Airwrap dupe? The Shark Flexstyle will transform your hair from smooth to bouncy in one easy swap, for half the price of the Airwrap.
The Flexstyle has an interchangeable brush design (1.25-inch auto wrap curler, oval brush, paddle and styling concentrator), seven heat and airflow settings and Coanda technology, to deliver shiny, frizz-free results.
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