This is a Memorial Day that IGGY AZALEA will never forget . . . after TOPLESS photos from an old shoot hit the Internet. The pics were from a “GQ Australia” photo shoot back in 2016, and they were never supposed to come out. The photographer claims they were STOLEN from him. She issued a statement saying, “I feel blindsided, embarrassed, violated, angry, sad, and [a] million other things. Not solely because I did not consent to this, but because of the vile way people have reacted. The outright wicked things people say is overwhelming and makes me feel like throwing up. I fully intend to find out where the leak originated from and pressing criminal charges in regards to this.”
Over the weekend, ADAM LEVINE announced that he was LEAVING “The Voice”, effective immediately. Season 16 finished up last week, but just three weeks ago NBC said Adam WOULD be returning in the fall. Adam and BLAKE SHELTON were the last of the original coaches – both have appeared in all 16 seasons. So, what happened? Apparently, Adam was upset over some changes to the format, including a new rule that ended the guarantee that each coach went to the Live Playoffs with the same number of team members. Adam’s team didn’t do so hot this season and by the semifinals, he had NO singers left. The “Post” says he was frustrated that he didn’t have much to do . . . had attitude issues at NBC events . . . and has been “checked out for a while.” NBC hasn’t commented, but Adam has and he said, “It [was] a life shaping experience that will be close to my heart forever. Thank you NBC, for signing me up. I’m truly honored to have been a part of something I’ll always cherish for the rest of my life.” He talked about his love for Blake Shelton. “Our friendship is and always will be one for the books. For me, it was time to move on. What an amazing ride. Thank you all so much.” Blake’s girlfriend GWEN STEFANI will take Adam’s chair. She was a coach on Seasons 7, 9, and 12 . . . and was an advisor on Seasons 8 and 10. The other coaches will be Blake, KELLY CLARKSON, and JOHN LEGEND.
Former baseball star BILL BUCKNER died yesterday, following a battle with Lewy Body Dementia. He was 69. Buckner played for five teams in his 22-year career . . . including the L.A. Dodgers, the Chicago Cubs, and the Boston Red Sox. But unfortunately, he’s probably best known for a costly error that he made in the 1986 World Series, when his Red Sox were taking on the New York Mets. Former Green Bay Packers quarterback BART STARR died Saturday. He was 85. Bart led the Packers to five NFL titles in the ’60s, and coached them from 1975 to 1983.
TAYLOR SWIFT will turn 30 this December . . . and during an interview with a German radio station, she was asked if turning 30 is a “turning point” for her when it comes to settling down, getting married and having kids. Taylor didn’t like that. She said, “I really doubt men get asked the same question when they turn 30. So I’m not going to answer that question now.”
No matter what you’re eating for dinner, your kids are having chicken nuggets or mac and cheese . . . because those are the only things they’ll eat. Well, JUSTIN MOORE doesn’t play that game. His kids eat the same stuff he and his wife do. And because his kids are so used to it, they actually like it. He says, “People are always amazed cause my kids would rather have broccoli and grilled chicken or whatever.”
HARRISON FORD says NOBODY will play Indiana Jones after he retires. “I’m Indiana Jones. When I’m gone, he’s gone. It’s easy.” “Indiana Jones 5” is in the works as we speak. Harrison is 76.
ERIC CHURCH broke the attendance record at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium on Saturday. There were 56,521 people and Eric. He was the first solo headliner to perform there without an opening act. He even gave the audience a bonus when he debuted the new video to his song, “Some of It”.
New music from RANDY TRAVIS – “One In a Row”. He recorded it some time before his stroke in 2013. His record company quietly released it a little over a week ago. If you like classic country, you’ll love it.
TIM MCGRAW posted one of his fishing photos and captioned it a “great day on the water” . . . because he caught some big ones. And he’s not wearing a shirt.
Jason and Brittany Aldean had a pretty harrowing week after Jason got off the road on Sunday night May 19. When Jason arrived back home on Sunday, his baby daughter, Navy Rome, began running a fever of 104-degrees in the wee hours of the morning. He and Brittany took her to the ER, but the 3-month-old was not admitted. But they returned with their daughter on Tuesday. She was admitted and treated for a stomach bug that resulted in a UTI which sparked the fever. The stay was just overnight.
RILEY GREEN wrote “Numbers On the Cars” and it’s based on his grandfather’s love of NASCAR, as well as his battle with Alzheimer’s. “Growing up near the Talladega Superspeedway I used to go over to my granddaddy’s house as a kid and watch the races. He knew every driver’s name, number and sponsor.”
TURNPIKE TROUBADOURS announced on Instagram that they had to cancel their weekend shows . . . and they’d like you to keep them in your prayers. In case you haven’t been following this, singer EVAN FELKER has been fighting a losing battle with alcoholism. Hopefully, he’s getting help.
“Aladdin” made $112.7 million over the four-day Memorial Weekend. That pushed “John Wick 3” to second place, with $24.6 million.
The 14th season premiere of “America’s Got Talent” at 8:00 p.m. on NBC.
John Fogerty is 74.
Gladys Knight is 75.
Rudy Giuliani is 75.
