CHRIS PRATT gave 4 deployed servicemen and their families a sneak peek at his new movie. And he told them, “I understand that the life that I live, I live inside of a bubble of protection that you provide for me. So just know, I don’t take it for granted.”
JIMMY KIMMEL is now the sponsor of a college football bowl game. The Jimmy Kimmel L.A. Bowl will take place on December 18th at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. That’s where the L.A. Rams and the L.A. Chargers play.
A film critic rated ALL 24 Pixar films, the three best were: “Toy Story 3” . . . “The Incredibles” . . . and “Toy Story 2”. The three worst were ALL three “Cars” films
The first episode of the “iCarly” revival addressed Sam’s absence. In a conversation between Carly and Freddie, it is revealed that Sam is, quote, “Following her bliss” with a biker gang.
I guess JON PARDI did a lot of singing during lockdown . . . because doctors have put him on vocal rest. “For the first time in my life I have been ordered by the doctor to go on vocal rest and it is NOT easy. “All shows through end of June will be rescheduled. [I] promise to do my part and stay as healthy as possible to continue singing and performing. Sorry for the inconvenience. See you in July.”
A KENNY CHESNEY stadium tour is always big news, even if it doesn’t start until next year. The “Here and Now 2022 Stadium Tour” kicks off April 23rd in Tampa, Florida . . . and wraps with the usual two-night stay in Foxboro, Massachusetts. He’ll be announcing the openers in the coming months. JUN 18, 2022 — PHILADELPHIA, PA — LINCOLN FINANCIAL FIELD. AUG 10, 2022 — COLUMBIA, MD — MERRIWEATHER POST PAVILION. AUG 13, 2022 — EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — METLIFE STADIUM
KELSEA BALLERINI made her “Sesame Street” debut yesterday. She hung out with Elmo and the gang . . . and they all sang a song about families.
Walmart is releasing a CHARLIE DANIELS album called “Duets” on July 16th. It’s a collection of tracks he recorded with other artists through the years . . . and it’s packed with stars. They include: Garth Brooks, Dolly Parton, Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker, Brooks and Dunn, Travis Tritt, Vince Gill, Gretchen Wilson, and Montgomery Gentry.
Actor FRANK BONNER has passed away. He was 79. Frank played Herb Tarlek on “WKRP in Cincinnati”.
If you’re stumped for an idea for dad for Father’s Day , take a cue from MADDIE MARLOW of Maddie & Tae. She says her dad’s favorite gift ever was an “ugly photo book” that she made. “It had his quotes that have stuck with me my whole life, and some pictures.”
SCOTTY MCCREERY and his wife Gabi just celebrated their 3rd wedding anniversary. He posted a pic and wrote, “Happy Anniversary to the love of my life. 1,096 days we’ve been married and you’ve been a rock for our family every single one of them. I’m so lucky that I’m yours. Cheers to many more years. I love you.”
If you’re watching NASCAR’s Ally 400 on Sunday, you might see the car sponsored by Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge. That’s the legendary Nashville club that’s “launched a thousand country careers.” Look for Daniel Suarez’s #99 Chevrolet Camaro. And yes, it’s orchid.
That’s CRAIG CAMPBELL’s wife Mindy playing the love interest in his “Never Mine” video. He says, “There were a few things I knew I wanted for this video: A beach, my wife, and a great director. Fortunately, I was able to score all three.”
BRANDI CARLILE is doing another “Girls Just Wanna Weekend.” It’s going down February 1st through the 5th in Riviera Maya, Mexico. Go for the sunshine, stay for the amazing lineup. Performers include Sheryl Crow, Tanya Tucker, Indigo Girls, Margo Price, Yola, KT Tunstall, Allison Russell, and Katie Pruitt.
Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer got into a tram with James Corden and they did some carpool karaoke to the theme song “I’ll Be There For You.” “I’ve always wanted to do carpool karaoke!” Courteney said after they all sang together. The segment debuted during the episode of The Late Late Show with James Corden on Wednesday night. During the segment, James took the cast on a tour of the Warner Bros. studio lot and when they arrived at the soundstage, tragedy almost happened. “I really did think we might perish for a second,” Jennifer said after James forgot to put the tram into park and it started rolling away with the cast inside.
A six-hour BEATLES documentary series by PETER JACKSON will hit Disney+ over Thanksgiving weekend.
During an Instagram Live session, BRITNEY SPEARS said she has “no idea” if she’ll ever perform again.
Blake Shelton is 45. Paul McCartney is 79.
