The Rock King's Rundown

1. Today's Power Chord:

🎉 Today is jam-packed with celebrations! It’s Bake Cookies Day, World Arabic Language Day, National Twin Day, International Migrants Day, and Answer the Phone Like Buddy the Elf Day! (So, how do you answer the phone? “What’s your favorite color?” 😉)

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🎂 Celebrity birthdays today:

• Billie Eilish turns 22! She’s proof you can have a pirate’s middle name and still top the charts. 🏴‍☠️🎶

• Christina Aguilera hits 44. From the Mickey Mouse Club to pop icon, but probably not squeezing into those Mouseketeer ears anymore. 🐭🎤

• Katie Holmes, one of three ex-Mrs. Tom Cruises, turns 46. Another Christmas without a foil hat—she’s winning! 🎄✨

• Stone Cold Steve Austin celebrates the big 6-0! He’s spending the night body-slamming a cake. 🎂💪

• Brad Pitt turns 61. Does it matter? No. Are we telling you anyway? Yes. 🤷‍♂️

• Steven Spielberg is directing his 78th birthday today. 🎥🍰

• Keith Richards turns 81. Science still can’t explain it. Somehow. Some way. 🎸⚡

🍪 It’s also Bake Cookies Day! Time to fatten up the show. Bring us your best homemade cookies, and we’ll judge them (for science, of course). The best baker wins a prize!

Music News

Madonna's New Album in 2025

Madonna is teaming up with Stuart Price, her collaborator from Confessions On A Dance Floor, to release a new album in 2025. After the success of her Celebration Tour, fans are excited for what’s being called a new era for the pop icon.

Dua Lipa on Charli XCX Collaboration

Dua Lipa described her remix of Charli XCX’s "Talk Talk" as the easiest project she’s ever done. Praising Charli’s creativity and resilience, Lipa also expressed gratitude for her own career path.

Lucy Dacus Solo Tour

Lucy Dacus is embarking on her first solo tour in over two years, playing intimate venues like museums and secret locations. Fans can expect mostly new material, with tickets distributed via a lottery system.

Bad Bunny's Chart Domination

Bad Bunny’s new single "El Club" debuted at No. 2 on Billboard's Hot Latin Songs chart, marking his 78th top 10 hit. The track also entered the Billboard Hot 100 and Global 200 charts, extending his record-breaking career.

Lil Wayne on Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show

Lil Wayne shared his feelings about Kendrick Lamar being chosen for the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show, emphasizing his drive to become "undeniable." Despite initial disappointment, Wayne wished Lamar success.

Justin Timberlake's Wardrobe Malfunction

During a Nashville concert, Justin Timberlake experienced a viral wardrobe mishap involving a performance harness. Fans drew parallels to his past controversies, but Timberlake handled it with humor.

SZA Announces Lana Deluxe Album

SZA confirmed her Lana deluxe album will drop on December 20. Featuring new tracks and outtakes, the release aligns with her 2025 stadium tour with Kendrick Lamar.

Aphex Twin Drops Surprise Compilation

Aphex Twin released Music from the Merch Desk (2016–2023), a 38-track compilation of rare vinyl-only recordings. This follows his 30th-anniversary reissue of Selected Ambient Works Volume II.

News

🎶 Adele's "Million Years Ago" Faces Global Ban
A Brazilian judge has ordered Adele’s hit song "Million Years Ago" to be removed from all platforms worldwide due to an ongoing plagiarism claim by a Brazilian composer.

📺 "The Kelly Clarkson Show" Renewed
NBC has greenlit a seventh season of The Kelly Clarkson Show, which averages 1.2 million viewers daily and has racked up 22 Daytime Emmy Awards since its 2019 debut.

🎭 Farewell to Two Talented Actresses
Actress Jill Jacobson, known for Falcon Crest and Newhart, has passed away at 70. Diane Delano, celebrated for her roles in Northern Exposure and The Wicker Man, also passed at 67 after battling cancer.

⛳ $10 Million Crypto Prize at "The Showdown"
In Las Vegas, PGA stars Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler took on LIV Golf's Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka in a $10 million cryptocurrency showdown.

🎬 "Wicked Part Two" Gets a New Name
The second installment of the Wicked movie, coming November 2025, has been renamed Wicked: For Good.

🍷 Wine Sales Decline Amid Shifting Tastes
Global wine consumption dropped by 3.5 billion bottles in 2023, fueled by inflation, health concerns, and a younger generation less interested in alcohol.

🎄 Holiday Mischief from a Georgia Realtor
A realtor accidentally stirred up drama when she sent Christmas cards to prospective clients. One recipient’s wife thought her husband had secretly bought a house for another woman.

🖥️ New Additions to the National Film Registry
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Dirty Dancing, The Social Network, and No Country for Old Men are among the films added to the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry this year.

🏦 Federal Reserve's Final 2024 Decision
The Fed is set to announce its last interest rate decision of the year today.

✨ White Christmas Turns 70
The 1954 holiday classic White Christmas celebrates its 70th anniversary.

💌 Prince Harry and Meghan's Holiday Cheer
The Sussexes’ annual Christmas card is out, spreading festive wishes on behalf of Archewell Productions and their foundation.

🍎 First Lady Jill Biden Wraps Up Teaching Career
After four decades in education, Jill Biden has taught her last class at Northern Virginia Community College.

TODAY'S IMPOSSIBLE QUESTION:
The average American will spend more than 9 hours doing this over the holidays.

ANSWER:
Untangling holiday lights! 🎄✨

(Or maybe standing in line for returns, depending on your luck!)

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We’ll be rocking your world soon, Rock Kings and Queens! Time to turn it up and make it unforgettable.

The Rock King, Bobby D

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