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Cheers! Thomas Rhett announces new tequila brand

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ABCThomas Rhett is venturing into the world of libations. 

Thomas is teaming up with his cousin, Jeff Worn, to create a new brand of tequila, Dos Primos, which translates to “two cousins” in Spanish. 

The blanco tequila is harvested from Blue Agave sourced from Jalisco, Mexico and Los Altos, California, with the flavor described as a blend of herbal, floral and citrus, according to publicity materials.

Thomas and Jeff aren’t the only familial bond embedded in the product. Dos Primos is distilled at Destiladora González Lux near Arandas, Mexico by third generation master distiller Rodolfo González, a skill handed down to him from his father and grandfather. 

“Our decision to create a new tequila brand grew out of just loving being with family. Jeff and I wanted to create a tequila that was expertly crafted and could be enjoyed year-round — regardless of the season or activity — with the people we care about most,” Thomas explains, adding in a tweet that the project is three years in the making. “Dos Primos is all about who we are and what’s important to us,” he adds. 

Dos Primos is currently available at retailers in 35 states and will be nationwide soon.

By Cillea Houghton
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Tom Brady leads Tampa Bay Bucs to first playoff win in nearly 20 years

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Nic Antaya/Getty ImagesBy ABC News

(NEW YORK) — It was the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ first playoff appearance since 2007, and Tom Brady led the Bucs to the team’s first playoff win since 2002. The Bucs beat Washington 31-23 in their NFC wildcard game Saturday.

The 43-year-old quarterback also broke the record for the oldest player to throw a touchdown in the NFL postseason.

Now Brady will face Drew Brees, who turns 42 on Friday, and the New Orleans Saints Sunday for the NFL’s oldest QB matchup ever.

Watch the report from ABC’s Good Morning America:

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Lee Brice, Cole Swindell & more to perform at Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions

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Ryan SmithLee Brice, Cole Swindell and Toby Keith are among the performers at the upcoming Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions. 

Taking place January 21-24 at the Four Seasons Resort in Orlando, Florida, six country acts are lending their voices to the event that sees professional female golfers playing with other athletes and celebrities. 

Lee and a newly appointed Diamond Celebrity ambassador Travis Tritt will kick off the tournament with a performance on January 19, followed by Cole, Randy Houser and former professional golfer turned country singer Colt Ford, who will light up the stage on January 21. 

Toby will close out the tournament with a performance on January 23,  where he’ll be joined by Colt.

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the private live shows will adhere to local health guidelines. The artists will perform in an open-air tent at Diamond’s Mystic Dunes Resort & Golf Club for limited capacity, socially distanced audiences. Other safety measures include a mandatory mask policy and temperature checks.    

The Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions marks the launch of the LGPA Tour season.

By Cillea Houghton
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Jennifer Wayne and Austin Moody tie the knot

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Ford FairchildRunaway June‘s Jennifer Wayne and Austin Moody are married. 

Almost two weeks after getting engaged at Ocean Way Studios in Nashville, the couple tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in Santa Rosa Beach in Florida on Saturday, People confirms. 

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the couple kept the guest list small, inviting fewer than 20 close family and friends, requesting that guests get tested before attending the ceremony, and choosing to having it outside to allow for social distancing. 

The couple opted for a cowboy- and cowgirl-themed wedding, with guests dressed in hats and boots on the beach. Jennifer walked down the aisle in a custom Minor dress and wore her grandmother’s engagement ring, given to her by her grandfather, the late movie icon John Wayne. After the ceremony, they sailed away on a boat. 

The couple will host a celebration with their friends in Nashville when it’s safe to do so, and plan to honeymoon in Aspen, Colorado. “We are both so excited to start a life and family together,” Jennifer says.

By Cillea Houghton
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'Jeopardy!' releases first teaser with Ken Jennings as host

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Jeopardy Productions, Inc.(LOS ANGELES) — Monday marks the start of a new era for Jeopardy!.  Following the death of longtime host Alex Trebek, whose final episode aired January 8, the show will introduce a series of guest hosts until a more-permanent replacement is named.

The first interim host is 74-time Jeopardy! champion Ken Jennings, whose first episode airs tonight.  The show shared a teaser of what’s in store on Monday, which includes an emotional tribute to Trebek.

“Sharing the stage with Alex Trebek was one of the greatest honors of my life,” the 46-year-old emotionally announces during the promo.  “Like all Jeopardy! fans, I miss Alex… very much.”

Jennings previously spoke about the final conversation he had with Trebek, which happened shortly before the beloved game show host died.

“We had talked about the possibility of me guest hosting for him at some point and he was so sweet,” Jennings told E! Online. “I remember him just being very confident in me to be a guest host if he ever needed that.”

Jennings, who holds the record for the longest winning streak on Jeopardy!, also relayed the sound advice Trebek shared during their phone call. 

“I was reminded of the thing he always emphasized about the show which was he’s not the star of the show,” said Jennings. “You know, the host is not the star of Jeopardy!“

Trebek’s final day of filming was October 29, just 10 days before he died, according to a statement from the show.

Trebek lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on November 8 at age 80.  His permanent successor has yet to be announced.

The first episode of the Jennings-helmed Jeopardy! premieres 7 p.m. tonight on ABC.

By Megan Stone
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