“Ocean’s 8” took the box office crown this weekend with an opening take of $41.5 million. That’s a better opening than its 3 MALE-dominated predecessors, “Ocean’s 11”, “Ocean’s 12” and “Ocean’s 13”.
ANTHONY BOURDAIN committed suicide in France early Friday morning. He was 61. There were a few developments over the weekend . . . Anthony reportedly hung himself in a hotel bathroom using the belt from his bath robe. The local police say there’s no indication that anyone else had been there that morning, and there’s no sign of foul play. Toxicology tests will determine whether he had any drugs or alcohol in his system, but the results won’t be back for several weeks. Anthony’s friend, chef Eric Ripert, found his body in the hotel room. They’d been filming an episode of Anthony’s travel and food show, “Parts Unknown”. Anthony had been dating Italian actress Asia Argento for more than a year. She said, “He was my love, my rock, my protector. I am beyond devastated. It’s unclear whether they were still together at the time of his death. Earlier last week, there were photos of Asia hanging out with another guy, and they were holding hands and hugging. In the wake of Anthony’s suicide, some people are suggesting that he and Asia were no longer dating, or that she had something going on the side.
VINCE VAUGHN got a DUI in Hermosa Beach, California early Sunday morning. He was also booked on a charge of resisting arrest. A passenger in the car was arrested for public drunkenness and obstruction.
These days TAYLOR SWIFT gets on the country charts by giving her songs to other artists. The two recent ones being LITTLE BIG TOWN’s “Better Man” . . . and SUGARLAND’s “Babe”. But according to CMT, Taylor would get shut down if she sent a song to KELSEA BALLERINI, even though they’re friends. However, a collaboration would work. Kelsea said, “I think I’ll always cut my own stuff. It’s part of who I am as an artist. As much as I think she’s incredible. I would love to write WITH her, though.”
LUKE COMBS lost his voice while performing at CMA Fest on Friday . . . so he’s been put on vocal rest. He canceled his shows over the weekend, plus his concerts this Thursday in Grand Junction, Colorado . . . and Friday in Comstock, Nebraska. “I saw my doctors and we’ve got a plan of vocal rest and treatments [so] I can be back with y’all as quickly as possible. It kills me to [have to] do this. Y’all are the reason I get on stage every night.”
LUKE BRYAN was on yesterday’s “CBS Sunday Morning” during their Musicians on Call segment. He entertained patients at New York’s Lenox Hill Hospital and said that volunteering is the perfect way for him to STOP focusing on himself. “Trust me, I get in the habit of being all about me from time to time. So whenever I can make it not about me and make it about somebody else . . . and put them first, I think it does your body good.” He also admitted that he has to change some of his lyrics when he visits the kids’ wing. “All of my songs aren’t nursery rhymes. So, when I have to play them for kids, I’ll do a little editing on the spot for ’em.”
A fan named Todd posted some very nice things about JAKE OWEN. Jake wrote, “I hope I can express to you how much your comment means to me. “I almost feel like you reached out and hugged me. You’re always welcome at a show of mine. One of these days I hope I can drink some of those beers, at one of those cookouts you speak of.”
Hilary Duff announced that she is expecting a baby girl with boyfriend Matthew Koma. The actress and musician have dated in the past and confirmed they reignited their relationship in December. This will be their first child together. Duff already shares a son Luca Cruz, 6, with her ex-husband Mike Comrie.
Eunice Gayson, the British actress who played the first Bond girl and the first to appear in two 007 films, has died. She was 90.
Actor Jackson Odell was found dead on Friday in a sober living home, according to reports. The young actor was found unresponsive at the facility in the San Fernando Valley and there were no immediate signs of foul play.
Jackson had a recurring role on television’s The Goldbergs as student Ari Caldwell, and also appeared on Nickelodeon’s iCarly. He also made an appearance on Modern Family.
Redmond O’Neal, the son RYAN O’NEAL and FARRAH FAWCETT, has been charged with attempted murder.
JUSTIFY won the Belmont Stakes to become the 13th Triple Crown winner, and only the SECOND undefeated Triple Crown winner in history.
LITTLE BIG TOWN’s “Summer Fever” video has them riding bikes, hanging out at the beach and at the pool . . . and dancing the night away.
DARIUS RUCKER went with an Old West theme in his “Straight to Hell” video. And yes, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, and Charles Kelley are all in it.
Remember when ERIC PASLAY said he loves DIY stuff? He wasn’t exaggerating. He designed and built the logo for the HGTV Lodge in downtown Nashville during the CMA Music Festival.
FRIDAY — June 29 Carrie Underwood Hard Rock Live in Atlantic City, NJ 08:00 PM
“The Bachelorette” at 8:00 p.m. on ABC.
“So You Think You Can Dance” at 8:00 p.m. on Fox.
“David Cassidy: The Last Session” at 9:00 p.m. on A&E.
“James Corden” – Shania Twain.
“Seth Meyers” – Devin Dawson.
Dr. Oz is 58.
Shia LaBeouf is 32.
