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If you’re in need of a little bit of cheerful news today, Meghan Trainor has announced that she will be releasing her very first Christmas album this holiday season, A Very Trainor Christmas!

The Grammy winner posted her album cover to her Instagram along with the message, “ITS ABOUT TO BE #AVeryTrainorChristmas!!! 😍🎄🎁 NOTHING makes me happier than the holidays with my family! This year has been difficult to say the least, so I’m tryna bring joy the best way I know how…with a Christmas album full of originals and classics😉!”

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Laura Osnes and Aaron Tveit are filming a new Christmas movie for Hallmark called “A Royal Holiday”, and now there are officially some photos from set thanks to Laura’s latest Instagram post!

It’s going to be one festive holiday for theater fans because, not only are Aaron and Laura known for their history on the stage, but they will be joined in the movie by Victoria Clark who has a long list of Broadway credits as well, including “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying”, “The Light in the Piazza”, “Sister Act” and “Cinderella”, in which she starred in alongside Laura in 2013.

(L-R) Donovan (Crown Media) and Lilley (Headshot)

Trevor Donovan announced that he’s filming a new Hallmark Christmas movie in Wilmington, N.C., which co-stars Jen Lilley, while doing a podcast interview with WECT 6 News.

“As for now the running title is U.S.S. Christmas,” he said. “I’m going to be playing a Navy pilot, working with an actress by the name of Jen Lilley, who I haven’t had the pleasure of working with yet but have heard nothing but great things about her.”

As Donovan said, the working title is “U.S.S. Christmas,“ but it’s very possible that title will change as we get closer to October 23rd, the kick-off of Hallmark’s annual Christmas programming. There’s no official word on which network it will air, but – despite not knowing much of the plot – I personally think we’re looking at a Miracles of Christmas story for Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.

(Update: 9/20/20) — CelebratingTheSoaps.com reports that the plot is centered around a newspaper reporter (Lilley) – looking for a heartwarming story – who finds love while on an aircraft carrier with a U.S. Navy pilot (Donovan), who doesn’t have the Christmas spirit. In typical Hallmark fashion, we can expect love and a little bit of faith to bring us yet another holiday heartfelt movie.

(Update: 9/22/20) — Considering the duo will be hosting the 2020 Miracles of Christmas Preview Special on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries next month, I think it’s safe to say that’s the network this movie will premiere on.

Stay merry!

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As the weather gets cooler and the days get shorter, we have festive moments, cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice and spiced cider to keep our spirits up! The ‘Ber months are here and autumn is headed our way! I think we could all use some extra cheer in our lives, and I hope this season brings lots of it with every leaf that falls. 🍂🍎☕️

Stay merry!

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Mariah Carey is getting ready for Christmas early, y’all!

Apple announced today that the music icon is prepping for “Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special”, an exclusive holiday event from the worldwide superstar and multi-platinum, multi-Grammy award-winning artist which will debut globally on Apple TV+ this holiday season.

The Christmas special, which is set to premiere on the heels of the 25th anniversary of Carey’s iconic No. 1 holiday anthem “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” will feature Carey alongside a star-studded lineup of special guests ‘in a magical holiday journey to enliven the Christmas spirit around the world. The innovative special will combine music, dancing and animation driven by a universally heartwarming story that brings the world together.’

In other words, we need a little Christmas right this very minute and Mariah is ready to deliver some cheer! I don’t know about you, but listening to Christmas music by Mariah has been a tradition in my household for over two decades, so my family is very much looking forward to celebrating the season by tuning into her holiday special!

Stay merry!

L-R: Jessica Lowndes and Chad Michael Murray (Photos courtesy of Crown Media)

It looks like Jessica Lowndes and Chad Michael Murray are your next Christmas movie dynamic duo! The two actors popped up on Jessica’s Instagram story this week from the set of their new festive feature, which is supposedly titled “Too Close for Christmas”.

Considering their filmography history with the Hallmark networks, I believe this movie is set to premiere this holiday season for either Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas lineup, or on its sister network, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries for the Miracles of Christmas event.

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Did you know that today marked 4 months until Christmas Day?! It will be here sooner than you think! I think I’ll have a cinnamon hot chocolate to celebrate…I don’t care how hot it is outside.

Make sure you follow along with Lolly on social media and on LollyChristmas.com all season long!

Stay merry!

Photo: Jana Kramer’s Instagram

Jana Kramer has been filming a new Christmas movie this month and she’s been documenting the production through her Instagram! The Country singer and former “One Tree Hill” actress is starring in “Welcome Home Christmas” alongside Brandon Quinn, who was recently seen in the Netflix film “Sweet Magnolias”.  As for their roles, it’s speculated that Jana will play the role of Chloe and Brandon will play a character named Michael.

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The Good Witch star James Denton was recently a guest on Hallmark Channel’s Bubbly Sesh Podcast (Click here for information on how to listen!) and chatted about the show, of course, but also about some future plans with the network. James mentioned that he was preparing for an upcoming Hallmark Christmas movie with the working title of A Kiss Before Christmas.

“It’s a little bit like It’s A Wonderful Life.. a little bit like Heaven Can Wait,” he said, referring to the 1946 holiday classic starring James Stewart and the 1978 film starring Warren Beatty.

I can’t wait for more details! I’m sure we’ll know more as we get closer to October.

(Update: 09/23/20) — It seems as though A Kiss Before Christmas is not part of the 2020 Countdown to Christmas or Miracles of Christmas lineups. There’s still room for more movies to be added, but I’ll keep you posted.

Stay merry!

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Dolly Parton wants to help you ring in the holiday season with a brand new Christmas album, A Holly Dolly Christmas, which will also be Dolly’s first Christmas album in 30 years!

The new holiday album will feature renditions of festive classics as well as a few original songs; the iconic country artist wrote five songs by herself, with an additional co-write with Kent Wells, who also serves as producer for the album.

A Holly Dolly Christmas will include several duets with beloved artists, including: Miley Cyrus (“Christmas Is”), Billy Ray Cyrus (“Christmas Where We Are”), Willie Nelson (“Pretty Paper”), Dolly’s brother Randy Parton (“You Are My Christmas”), a cover of Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” performed alongside Jimmy Fallon, and “Cuddle Up, Cozy Down Christmas” with Michael Bublé, which is set as the first single.