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So, who's up for an Oscar this year? Leading the pack is "Oppenheimer" with 13 Academy Awards nominations this year. Christopher Nolan's historical drama is up for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor. Meanwhile, Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" -- the other half of last summer's "Barbenheimer" phenomenon -- is up for eight awards, but got shut out of some of the biggest categories including Best Director and Best Actress. The two blockbusters were among the highest grossing films at the worldwide box office last year, with "Barbie" brining in more than one-point-four-billion dollars while "Oppenheimer" earned just over 953-million dollars. The 96th edition of the Oscars will be held March 10th in Los Angeles.
https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/23/entertainment/oscar-nominations-2024/index.html
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is going back to his roots. The pro wrestler turned actor and businessman is being named to the board of directors of TKO Group Holdings, the company created when WWE merged with UFC. As part of the deal, Johnson will also gain ownership of the trademarked nickname The Rock that he used when he broke into superstardom with WWE in the 1990s and early 2000s. It was also announced that Netflix is spending five-billion dollars to live stream WWE Monday Night Raw for the next 10 years. That starts in January and it may or may not be on Monday night.
https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/dwayne-the-rock-johnson-board-member-wwe-tko-group-1235882746/
A true legend of rock and roll is headed to Orlando. Bob Dylan is hitting the road again this spring. His "Rough and Rowdy Way" tour has been underway since 2021 and the next leg will start March 1st in Fort Lauderdale. Eight days later, Dylan will be in Orlando for shows at the Walt Disney Theater at Dr. Phillips Center on March 9th and 10th. Dylan has been performing on the "Rough and Rowdy Way" tour since 2021. Tickets for all dates will be available starting January 26th.
https://www.bobdylan.com/on-tour/
One of the 21st century's most successful songwriters and music producers is breaking records. His name is Max Martin and he has now produced the most number-one songs in the history of the Billboard Hot 100. He broke the record with his production of Ariana Grande's number-one hit, "Yes, And?" That is Max Martin's 24th chart topper, beating out the Beatles' producer, George Martin, who had 23 number-ones, 19 with the Fab Four. Max Martin's first number one hit came in 1998: Britney Spears' "...Baby One More Time." Martin is also now tied with John Lennon for the second-most Hot 100 #1s for songwriters at 26. Paul McCartney, with 32, is still in the top spot there.
https://www.billboard.com/lists/max-martin-most-hot-100-number-1s-producers/
An iconic country music duo are headed our way. Brooks & Dunn are bringing their Reboot Tour back. They announced the dates for the fourth run of their tour on Monday. They'll kick things off May 3rd in West Palm Beach and then play the next day in Tampa at Mid-Florida Credit Union amphitheater . Brooks & Dunn will make 20 stops in the U.S. and Canada before wrapping up in August. Tickets go on sale this Friday.
https://www.brooks-dunn.com/brooks-dunn-buckle-up-for-the-reboot-tour-2024/
A Los Angeles Rams star is giving an Air Force veteran a special gift. Rookie receiver Puka Nacua [[ POO-kuh nuh-KOO-uh ]], together with USAA and the Non-Commissioned Officers Association of America, is providing a trip to Las Vegas and two tickets to watch the Superbowl at Allegiant Stadium. The recipient is Chief Master Sergent Jim Sullivan. The highly decorated officer served from 1978 to 2001 and is a lifelong Rams fan.
https://ktla.com/sports/the-big-game/rams-star-receiver-sending-air-force-veteran-to-super-bowl/