“Zootopia 2” has been a worldwide sensation, hitting the $1 billion mark faster than any animated, PG-rated movie in history. The film’s breakout character is Gary De’Snake, who’s modeled after the highly-venomous blue Indonesian pit viper. While its bite is rarely fatal, it can result in pain, swelling, and serious tissue damage. But that isn’t stopping fans in China from buying them as pets. Blue vipers are being bought and sold for several hundred dollars on Chinese e-commerce sites . . . although many have removed the listings. It’s become such a concern that Chinese state media said, quote, “In the movie, the blue snake is imbued with endearing and brave human-like traits, but the real-life venomous snake is far from being a harmless ‘trendy toy.’ “If a venomous snake escapes or attacks, it endangers not only the owner and their family but can also escalate into a public safety incident.”
Jelly Roll said he was colorblind for most of his life . . . but losing 200 pounds has changed that. And now he can see colors clearly again. THIS SEEMED CRAZY TO ME, SO I HAD TO DO SOME RESEARCH. According to the National Eye Institute, color blindness that’s inherited does not go away. But if the color blindness is caused by health issues, and you get better . . . your vision can improve.
Netflix says Snoop Dogg is set to headline their Christmas Day halftime show. His performance will stream live from U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis during the Lions-Vikings matchup.
The country music world is gearing up to throw one giant party at “New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash”. The party kicks off on New Year’s Eve at 8 p.m. Eastern . . . and you can watch it on CBS or stream on Paramount Plus. And the lineup is stacked. Lainey Wilson is going to hit the stage . . . Plus, Dierks Bentley . . . Brooks & Dunn . . . Rascal Flatts . . . Zach Top . . . Keith Urban . . . Bailey Zimmerman . . . Riley Green . . . Megan Moroney, and many more. If you want the full party vibe, Luke Combs’ Category 10 bar in Nashville is hosting a free 21 plus watch party. Or they have optional skip the line tickets starting at $74.
The Daily Mail says Buck Rogers star Gil Gerard has died at the age of 82 from cancer. Gerard played Rogers on the NBC series between 1979 and 1981
George Birge was recenty doing an interview for CMT when he said he and his wife still make time for romantic date nights whenever he gets home from touring. “We still sneak out more than we probably should. We’ve got some great babysitters. When I come home from the road, my wife is like, ‘Take me anywhere.’ God bless her. She and the boys, they have the most incredible bond and she’s the best mama.”
