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Mitchell Tenpenny raises north of $20,000 for cancer patients

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Tristan CusickMitchell Tenpenny has raised more than $20,000 for his organization, 10Penny Fund, to support people who are battling cancer. 

The “Drunk Me” singer recently hosted a livestream concert and a pair of live shows at the Listening Room Cafe in Nashville where he performed alongside fellow songwriters Andy Albert, Ernest, Meghan Patrick and Dallas Wilson in benefit of the 10Penny Fund.

The events raised $23,895.47, including a $2,000 donation from Chris Young and a $10,000 match from the Sarah Cannon Cancer Center, Mitchell’s partner with the 10Penny Fund. The singer launched the fund in 2018 to offer programs and support for those fighting cancer, along with their loved ones.

The cause is personal for Mitchell, as his father, James Mitchell Tenpenny, passed away from cancer in 2014. Mitchell’s father serves as the inspiration behind his song, “Walk Like Him,” featured on the country star’s 2018 debut album, Telling All My Secrets.   

Mitchell’s current single, “Broken Up,” dropped earlier this year and will be featured on his forthcoming album.

By Cillea Houghton 
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Jameela Jamil shows off her pre-workout routine, slurping whipped cream

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Todd Williamson/NBC(LOS ANGELES) — Jameela Jamil just gave a whole new meaning to the phrase “pre-workout routine.”

Many would picture some sort of beverage, shake, or pill at the mention of the term, but for The Good Place actress, it simply means guzzling down some whipped cream straight from the can. 

On Monday, Jamil, 34, shared a short Instagram clip of herself enjoying the light treat with the text, “My pre-workout game is strong,” superimposed over it. Meanwhile, in the caption, she explained, “The sheer BEAUTY of not working out for weight loss anymore is that I can treat myself to something fun to give me a burst of energy before I do any exercise.”

“I’m looking at it as mental health care now, rather than a punishment for not adhering to patriarchal stereotypes!” she continued, adding that she chose the soy version of the topping.

Stunts like this are common for Jamil, who often speaks out on mental health and body positivity. And, many praised her for sharing an important message through some lighthearted comedy. 

“YES! As an eating disorder therapist who is also recovered-I love the idea of reclaiming joyful movement vs punishing ED related exercise,” one user commented. 

Another called “my idol” and added, “you’ve helped me accept my body so much!”

By Danielle Long
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Kevin Hart teases 'Trains, Planes and Automobiles' remake with Will Smith

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ABC(LOS ANGELES) — It’s a match made in comedy. Kevin Hart is gearing up to work alongside Will Smith for a remake of the 1987 comedy Trains, Planes and Automobiles.

The original film starred Steve Martin and John Candy as two travelers who embark on a hilarious journey to make it home in time for Thanksgiving. 

Speaking with Entertainment Tonight, Hart dished that the movie is a longtime coming.

“Me and Will have been talking about doing a movie for the longest time and we just [couldn’t] put our finger on what that movie was,” he explained. “So, for us to get to a point where we agree that said material was our project — because our personalities not only fit, but we could really pop in this situation — it was just a no-brainer.”

“Remaking this movie is something we are excited about,” he continued. “We can’t wait to do it. The studio’s happy and it’s about rolling my sleeves up and getting the script to where it’s supposed to be.”

By Danielle Long
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John Travolta commemorates late wife Kelly Preston's 58th birthday

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ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — John Travolta is honoring his wife Kelly Preston on what would have been her 58th birthday Tuesday.

The actor posted a photo of the two of them on their wedding day in 1991, side by side with a photo of his parents on their wedding day.

“Happy Birthday hon!” Travolta captioned the Instagram post. “I found this photo of my mom and dad‘s wedding. It was nice to see ours alongside theirs. All my love, John.”

Preston passed away in July after a private two-year battle with breast cancer.

“She fought a courageous fight with the love and support of so many,” Travolta wrote at the time, adding that he would be taking time off to heal and be with his children.

Travolta and Preston had three children together: Ella, 20, Benjamin, nine, and Jett, who died at age 16 in 2009.

By Andrea Tuccillo
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'Days of Our Lives' halts production after crew member tests positive for COVID-19

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NBCUniversal(NEW YORK) — The NBC daytime drama Days of Our Lives has suspended production for two weeks after a member of the production crew tested positive for COVID-19, according to Deadline.

Taping is set to resume October 26.  Meanwhile, the person who tested positive as a result of the show’s strict protocol, is now in isolation.  People who came in close contact with the affected individual have also been placed in quarantine for a period of 14 days.

The actions, “taken out of an abundance of caution,” also include deep cleaning and disinfecting of the soap’s production facilities at the Burbank Studios, according to Deadline.

The show’s airdate schedule won’t be affected by the shutdown.

The series, in its 56th season, resumed filming on September 1, making it the last of the four broadcast daytime soaps to pick up production.  That was partly because Days had many more episodes already in the can than its counterparts, CBS’ The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful and ABC’s General Hospital.

By George Costantino
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