Brenda Lee made last year’s Christmas much better with the music video of her 1958 classic “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree,” which, even without a true music video until last year, was an essential holiday music. The song overtook Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” to top the Billboard chart. A year later, “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” has gone beyond 1 billion streams on just Spotify, making it the only holiday song by a female country artist to cross that mark. The news came just in time for Brenda’s 80th birthday, which was on December 11. Brenda Lee reacts to ‘Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree’ setting another massive record Brenda Lee/ImageCollect “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree,” which Brenda recorded at 13, is set to overthrow Mariah Crey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” yet again. Brenda reacted to news of her whopping Spotify streams, saying she was dumbfounded. The 80-year-old never expected her song to be so successful nearly seven decades later. The classic remains the second-highest certified Christmas title, with Mariah’s holiday bop maintaining number one status. The Recording Industry Association of America honored Brenda for “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”, which went platinum seven times, and it sold over 7 million copies. Brenda Lee/Instagram Brenda Lee turns 80 amid career highlights Brenda was excited about her birthday this year, noting that her record label would be throwing her a party. She discussed her latest career highlights, noting that she would have continued making music even if it did not fetch her fame or riches. Brenda Lee.ImageCollect PBS will be celebrating Brenda and her hit song on December 16, with the American Masters -Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around documentary premiering by 10 pm that night. Next comes Brenda’s Christmas celebration with family, who will gather around her green Christmas tree adorned with ornaments from old times. Next up: Phil Collins Shares Details About Struggles To Play Drums Due To Health Challenges In New Documentary The post ‘Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree’ Breaks 1 Billion Streams Ahead Of Brenda Lee’s 80th Birthday appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A

A police officer and former coast guard from Connecticut, Will Jordan, got Wheel of Fortune viewers laughing with his hilarious answer to a simple puzzle. Will admitted to the game show’s social media correspondent Maggie Sajak that he suddenly went blank upon hearing the question. He confidently tried to solve the puzzle once host Ryan Seacrest displayed it on the screen, but rather than say, “Give yourself a round of applause,” Will blurted, “Treat yourself to a round of sausage,” to Ryan’s disappointment. ‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant Will Jordan says he was nervous to play             View this post on Instagram                         A post shared by Wheel of Fortune (@wheeloffortune)   Will said he was nervous due to the lights, the stars, and everything going on on stage, including Ryan and Vanna White’s presence. On a lighter note, Will said his flop would be worth it if he made some viewers laugh, adding that he may be returning to a lot of sausages in his locker and police car when he returns to work. His video interview made it to Wheel Of Fortune’s official Instagram page with the caption, “Playing Wheel of Fortune on stage is a whole different ball game than playing at home, but Will was a great sport about his missolve!” Wheel of Fortune/Instagram Fans have a good laugh about Will Jordan’s flub The comment section was busier than usual for Wheel Of Fortune’s Instagram, as viewers could not hold back on how hilarious Will’s answer was. “Very funny! Very confident! Must have been very hungry,” someone said with laughing emojis. Will Jordan and Maggie Sajak/Instagram Another empathized with Will, saying the camera and lights could truly throw one off. “So funny! I bet it’s hard when the cameras and lights are on you,” they said. A third commenter went in on the joke, saying he had already treated himself to sausage. “Why thanks, Will, I did! Ate a whole pound of hot Italian sausage for dinner tonight with pasta and vodka sauce!” they gushed. Next up: These Christmas Collectibles Are Worth A Fortune Now – Do You Own Any Of Them? The post Policeman On ‘Wheel Of Fortune’ Sends Fans Into A Frenzy As He Hilariously Flops A Question appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A

Zack Ward from A Christmas Story resurfaced on social media looking miles different from when he played movie villain Scut Farkus 41 years ago. Although Zack still maintains his ginger hair, he now has a more chiseled face and a much nicer look than his teenage bully character. Scut was the local troublemaker who terrorized children in the neighborhood, including the lead character Ralphie Parker and his friends. After A Christmas Story, Zack appeared in productions like Crossing Jordan, Almost Famous, Transformers, Resident Evil: Apocalypse, and Alone in the Dark II. Zack Ward’s endeavors after ‘A Christmas Story’ Zack Ward/Everett Zack ventured into businesses outside of acting post-A Christmas Story. In 2014, he and James Cullen Bressack founded Grit Film Works, which is the film production company behind Bethany, and 2016’s Restoration, which Zack also directed. He returned to A Christmas Story for the 2022 sequel, reprising his role as Scut Farkus for A Christmas Story Christmas for Warner Bros. Pictures and Max. At the time, he was already the CEO of Global Sports Financial Exchange Incorporated for five years. Zack Ward/ImageCollect ‘A Christmas Story’ fans gush at Zack Ward’s transformation Zack recently posted a video to his Instagram promoting A Christmas Story-themed event, complete with a Q&A session and screening at Emagine Theater in Rochester Hills, Missouri. “One Night Only! Meet & Greet, Family Photos, Autographs…a portion of Popcorn proceeds to Jay’s Juniors!” he wrote.             View this post on Instagram                         A post shared by Jay Towers (@jaytowers)   Zack attempted to look like his villain childhood character by wearing a fur hat and coat, and nostalgic fans engaged him in the comments. “You’re such a handsome man, I couldn’t be more of a fan,” someone gushed, while another was disappointed that they would not make the event because they are stuck in Texas. “Greatest bully ever!!! I wish I could go!” they said. Next up: ‘Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree’ Breaks 1 Billion Streams Ahead Of Brenda Lee’s 80th Birthday The post ‘A Christmas Story’ Villain Looks Unrecognizable 40 Years Later appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A

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