The original DeLorean featured in Back to the Future has been added to the National Historic Vehicle Register of significant automobiles. Of the three DeLoreans turned into time machines for the production, the so-called “hero” car (the one used for closeup shots) has survived. A stunt car that was destroyed during the making of Back to the Future III and another car that had a cutaway body for interior photography were the other two time machines.
SAMUEL E. WRIGHT passed away on Monday after a three-year battle with prostate cancer. He was 74. Wright was the voice of Sebastian the crab in the 1989 Disney classic “The Little Mermaid”, which will no doubt go down as his most famous role. He was also nominated for a Tony for playing Mufasa in the Broadway version of “The Lion King”, starting in 1997. Also was DIZZY GILLESPIE in CLINT EASTWOOD’s 1988 film “Bird”. . . and he played the purple grapes in those Fruit of the Loom commercials back in the day. Wright once told the “L.A. Times” that he kept a collection of little red crabs in his home and, “every time I pass one I genuflect and say, ‘Thank you for the house, my kids’ education and the fact that we don’t have to eat cheese grits anymore.'”
Was MATTHEW PERRY’s slurred speech during that “Friends” reunion promo due to emergency dental work? That’s what a source said. “Matthew turned up to the reunion and members of his team said that he had an emergency tooth procedure that day. That was said to impact his wellbeing and also how he was feeling. “He had been in pain from what we understand, which caused the slurred speech.” The source adds, quote, “Matthew has told those around him that he is sober, and there is no need to worry.”
The 2020 – 2021 TV season is more or less in the books. So here are the 10 most watched series of the year
- “Sunday Night Football” (NBC)
- “Thursday Night Football” (Fox)
- “Monday Night Football” (ESPN)
(tie) 4. “This Is Us” (NBC)
(tie) 4. “The Masked Singer” (Fox)
(tie) 6. “The Equalizer” (CBS)
(tie) 6. “Grey’s Anatomy” (ABC)
(tie) 6. “Thursday Night Football” (NFL Network)
(tie) 9. “9-1-1” (Fox)
(tie) 9. “The Bachelor” (ABC)
(tie) 9. “The Bachelorette” (ABC)
I think a country star’s tour rider will tell you a lot about the kind of person they are. So what kind of person is KELSEA BALLERINI? Let’s take a look. She posted a video on her Instagram stories of the snacks in her dressing room. She has yogurt-covered pretzels,chips and salsa, organic chickpea puffs, bananas, Orbit chewing gum . . . and a bottle of wine.
Here she is describing it, “If you ever wonder what’s on my rider, like what I ask for in a dressing room, this is it. Except they gave me good wine. Normally it’s like Cupcake or something. That’s it. That’s all I need. It makes me happy.” So Kelsea is . . . about what you’d expect. She eats healthy, is polite enough to hide her salsa breath with chewing gum, and although she imbibes, it’s not the strong stuff.
There was an Ohio Valley Wrestling “Defiance” event Saturday in Louisville, Kentucky . . . and the highlight was when EDDIE MONTGOMERY pinned “Mr. Zero Gravity” A.J. Daniels. And there’s video of the whole thing. Eddie was a celebrity guest manager. They were ALL in the ring when Daniels jumped onto the stage to complain about being left off the show. Eddie wasn’t in the mood. He told Daniels, “This is my ring, this is my town, and if you don’t get out of my ring you’re going to get a Kentucky Beatdown.” And then it was on. Eddie took off his jacket, Daniels removed his goggles . . . and then Eddie body slammed him, did an elbow drop, and pinned him.
JON PARDI is finally showing off those cows he’s been bragging about. He posted a clip on his Facebook the other day where he’s feeding Holly, Opal, and Kyle. He’s also spreading the love to a couple of goats named Johnny and June.
TENILLE ARTS has made history. After a 70-week climb, her song “Somebody Like That” has reached Number One on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. It’s the longest run for a female act in the history of that chart.
The Mavericks have rescheduled a slew of tour dates, and added some new ones. “America’s greatest live dance band” is now slated for 50 upcoming shows across the United States. First show is June 25 — Selbyville, Del. @ Freeman Arts Pavilion (Live & Unplugged) —- Sept. 25 – Jim Thorpe, Pa. @ Penn’s Peak
TRISHA YEARWOOD was in Washington D.C. with Garth Brooks for his Kennedy Center Honors over the weekend. Somewhere along the line she ran into Dr. Anthony Fauci, and made him pose for a photo.
Alex Rodriguez is getting over J. Lo the best way he knows how: by getting on with business. The former baseball player-turned-entrepreneur has put his name — and mug — behind a new men’s “makeup” line, in collaboration with men’s wellness site, .The Hims “Blur Stick” is billed as a “sleek, effective concealer stick specially formulated for men.” The Blur Stick rolls onto your face to cover up acne, dark circles, razor bumps and other skin blemishes. Formulated with ingredients like jojoba oil and aloe, it also helps to cover up and calm any nicks and cuts from shaving. The Blur Stick is available in eight shades, ranging from “fair” to “deep,”
Fourteen months after she got COVID-19, Alyssa Milano is still dealing with long-haul symptoms. And after the virus “impacted every part” of her health, she wants others to get vaccinated and avoid the same lengthy fight that she’s dealt with every day for the last year. Milano, 48, is sharing her experience with COVID-19 and encouraging people to get vaccinated in a new PSA she made with the Creative Coalition.
Congratulations, Cam Anthony! The 19-year-old Philadelphia native was crowned the winner of season 20 of The Voice on Tuesday night. Anthony’s win marks a record eighth victory for coach Blake Shelton, the most of any coach on The Voice. After host Carson Daly announced Anthony as the winner, Shelton ran up on stage to give him a big hug. Throughout the competition, Shelton has stayed firm in his predication that Anthony could be the first “superstar” to come from the show.
Hank Williams Jr. is 72.
