NOVEMBER 30, 2018

The sequel to last year’s Netflix original A Christmas Prince is set a year after Amber helped Richard secure the crown, and the two are about to tie the knot in a royal Christmas wedding. But their plans are jeopardized when Amber doubts her ability to be queen.

 

MICHAEL J. FOX didn’t initially think he could get Parkinson’s disease . . . because he’s Michael J. Fox. He says he turned to alcohol to deal with it at first, but his wife Tracy helped him come to terms with it.

 

72% of families have a Christmas tradition of going to the movies over the holidays -the most anticipated movies this year are “The Grinch”, “Mary Poppins Returns”, “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald”, “Aquaman”, and “Ralph Breaks the Internet”.

 

Disney is working on a live-action version of “Pinocchio”, and yesterday, and now there’s word that TOM HANKS is in talks to play his creator, Geppetto. It’s still early, though.

 

HUGH JACKMAN is going on tour next year, where he’ll play songs from “The Greatest Showman” and “Les Miserables” . . . plus other selections. He’s calling his tour The Man.  The Music.  The Show.  Tickets go on sale a week from today.

 

MARIAH CAREY is being criticized over a video she posted of herself singing in a car with her 7-year-old twins – because the kids weren’t strapped in. One follower said, “Not to be a downer, but seatbelts save lives.”

 

JANA KRAMER gave birth to a baby boy yesterday. It’s the second child with her husband, former NFL player Mike Caussin.  They named him Jace Joseph.  Their daughter Jolie Rae turns three in January. As you may recall, things haven’t always been smooth between Jana and Mike.  They separated in 2016 after he checked into rehab for a sex addiction. They renewed their vows last December. Jana posted the good news yesterday on Instagram, writing, “Welcome to the world Jace Joseph Caussin.  Our hearts are so full.  Thank you to all our friends and family and all of you who have supported Mike and me.  We are so blessed.”

 

KANE BROWN’s road to being a country star took so many twists and turns that it’s kind of a miracle he ended up here. He wasn’t sure what to do after high school, so when a friend joined the Army, he decided to follow the guy’s lead. And then this happened:  “I ended up doing my test and I was about to get sent off [and] they told me I had to get my tattoos removed first. So then I ended up getting a job at FedEx.” His boss heard the music Kane was putting on YouTube and encouraged him to take the plunge.

 

TYLER HUBBARD posted a video on Instagram yesterday asking everyone to join him and the Toms Shoe Company in their campaign to get universal background checks on firearms. “ As a proud gun owner myself, that’s a right and a privilege that I take very seriously, as I know a lot of you guys do too. But I think we can all come together and all agree that something has to change.  It’s unacceptable . . . we shouldn’t have to walk out of the house and live in fear anymore.  Let’s come together as a country, let’s do our part.” If you’re with him, he’d like you to go to Toms.com and fill out a postcard asking your Representative to take action.

 

HAILEY BIEBER is talking about having kids with JUSTIN.

 

Jim Parsons, who plays Sheldon on the Big Bang Theory got the jump on ruining Kaley Cuoco’s birthday surprise yesterday. Today’s her birthday and Parsons let the cat out of the bag via Instagram — more specifically, a photo of a birthday cake bearing Cuoco’s name posted to his Instagram account.

 

The dates have been announced for the 2019 edition of “CMT Next Women of Country” tour. It kicks off April 11th in Tampa, Florida and wraps May 4th in Columbia, Missouri.  CASSADEE POPE is the headliner with CLARE DUNN and HANNAH ELLIS opening the shows. APR 26 FRI New York, NY, United States

 

TIM MCGRAW is helping develop a chain of workout clubs called Trumav Fitness. “Physical fitness can help you lead your best life.  We want to help you find what works for you and give you a community that can inspire you to achieve them.”  The first club will open in Nashville in January.

 

This week’s CD Releases include new music from Dolly Parton.

 

Friday on Amazon: The series premiere of “Inside Jokes” – unknown comics who are trying to get their first big break at the annual Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal.

Friday at 8:00 p.m. on Lifetime: Melissa Joan Hart stars in “A Very Nutty Christmas”, as a woman whose Nutcracker is transformed into a real person.

Sunday at 8:00 p.m. on NBC: “Sunday Night Football”.  The Pittsburgh Steelers host the L.A. Chargers.

Sunday at 8:00 p.m. on CBS: “Garth: Live at Notre Dame”.

Sunday at 9:00 p.m. on Freeform: Tyra Banks stars in “Life-Size 2” as a doll who comes to life to help her owner.

 

“Jimmy Fallon” – Dolly Parton

 

 

Kaley Cuoco is 33.

Chrissy Teigen is 33.

Clay Aiken is 40.

Ben Stiller is 53.

Billy Idol is 63.

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