TAYLOR SWIFT was asked for the 3 things that influence her the most . . . and her response was: Her CATS. She said, “Number One for me, most influential factor in my life, is cats. I have cats. I’m obsessed with them. They’re just a real joy to live with. I love my cats so much that when a role came up in a movie called ‘Cats’ I just thought that I had to do this. This is my calling in life to do this for the ladies.” The #2 most influential thing for Taylor is: PAUL MCCARTNEY, who she says has had an “amazing career . . . and created unparalleled art.” The third thing is looking at her fans’ Tumblr posts, because it’s a “window into what they’re going through.”
VANESSA HUDGENS says she had a midlife crisis when she was 27 . . . “That was the first moment where I was like, ‘Oh. I am not a kid. I’m not a teenager. I’m an adult and I have responsibilities.'” But she adds that it gave her a better understanding of herself.
DAN + SHAY’s “Tequila” and “Speechless” have crossed over. DAN Ssaid, “Our music is a blend of our influences: We listen to country, pop, hip-hop, and R&B. We pushed ourselves to really dig deep on the album’s production, but we didn’t compromise our sound. It’s true to us.” SHAY says that sound is also a reflection of what their fans want. They pay close attention to what the different crowds react to when they’re on tour. Dan also believes that pop audiences are in a place where “songs with stories are working.” “People are hungry for that nostalgic feeling country music evokes, and pop artists are respecting what’s happening in our world.”
BRITNEY SPEARS has been released from her mental health facility. But TMZ says doctors still haven’t straightened out her meds.
JAMES CORDEN filmed a special edition of “Carpool Karaoke” this week. He flew a 12-year-old cancer patient out to Hollywood after he heard she wanted to sing with him.
The recipe for Nickelodeon’s slime was revealed a few years back, but before you go whipping up the famous green concoction, know that Walmart has a tastier alternative hitting stores very soon. Nickelodeon Slime ice cream cups and frozen bars will be launching at Walmart on Monday. The cups, which retail for $4.97 for 12, are made with low-fat vanilla ice cream and green icing swirls, and the pops, costing $2.97 for a pack of 12, are a combination of creamy lemon lime and orange ices.
Justin Bieber and Ed Sheeran are cooking up something special together, and all signs point to new music from the stars.
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN is dropping a new album called “Western Stars” on June 14th.
NIPSEY HUSSLE fans want Crayola to name a color after him – “Nipsey Blue.” Crayola has not responded.
CHRIS YOUNG is previewing a new song on Instagram and the title alone will make you want to hear it. It’s called “Hold My Beer, Watch This” and he’s promising to perform it on the road this year. It’ll probably be on his next album, although there’s still no word when that’ll be out.
JENNIFER NETTLES has been musical her whole life. She remembers coming up with melodies on the swing set. The first songs she wrote were for her church, and they let her perform them. The first country song she wrote had this awesome title: “He Couldn’t Give Up the Bottle So She Had to Give Back His Name”.
The JONAS BROTHERS say that their relationship was UNHEALTHY back in 2013 when they split up. But it’s different now. Nick Jonas says, quote, “We’re in a healthy place, we’re enjoying the ride.”
Friday at 7:00 p.m. EST on ABC & ESPN: “The NFL Draft” 2nd and 3rd Rounds.
Saturday at Noon EST on ABC & ESPN: “The NFL Draft” 4th thru 7th Rounds.
Channing Tatum is 39.
Stana Katic is 41.
Jay DeMarcus is 48.
Melania Trump is 49.
Carol Burnett is 86.
