Back in the 2014 Simpson episode “The War Of Art”, it showed RICHARD BRANSON kicking back IN SPACE. Even Virgin Galactic re-Tweeted a meme about it, saying, “‘The Simpsons’ predicted it,” with a handclap emoji. Sunday he’ll be 71
BEN AFFLECK and JENNIFER LOPEZ were house-hunting together in L.A. yesterday. One place they looked at is on the market for $65 million, and has its own bowling alley
ASHTON KUTCHER would have been on Virgin Galactic’s next trip to space. But he sold back his ticket because MILA KUNIS didn’t want him to go. She thought it wasn’t a good idea to go while the kids are young.
NBC offered JAMES GANDOLFINI $4 million to join “The Office” after STEVE CARELL left. But HBO didn’t want him to do it, so they paid him $3 million to turn it down.
This week’s CD Releases include new music from Chase Bryant, and a Charlie Daniels duets album.
Garth Brooks, Darius Rucker, George Strait, Luke Combs, Gladys Knight, Alan Jackson, Mickey Guyton, and Jimmie Allen are some of the artists performing on “CMT Giants: Charley Pride”. It’s premiering August 25th, on CMT
MIRANDA LAMBERT has added a bunch of tour dates to her calendar. Most of the shows are in July and August . . . with a few in the fall. August 28 — Glenmore, PA
CARLY PEARCE is hosting the “14th Annual ACM Honors”. It’s going down August 25th in Nashville . . . and will be live-streamed on the Circle Network’s social channels.
DAN + SHAY will release their new album, “Good Things”, on August 13th. It includes “10,000 Hours”, their Number One hit with Justin Bieber.
There are not enough words in the dictionary to describe how happy LUKE BRYAN is to be back on the road. “When we stand in front of those crowds and we physically see the people out there having fun, nothing is more special than that.”
LUKE COMBS has helped both of his parents retire. Apparently, for selfish reasons. “That decision was solely predicated off being able to spend more time with [them] as they get older. [It’s] been a joy for me, and a great way for them to come out and experience some of these awesome things that I get to do.”
PATRICK MAHOMES and BRITTANY MATTHEWS’ gifts to their future bridal party included Rolex watches and Cartier bracelets.
What REALLY goes down backstage at an OLD DOMINION concert? Some liquid refreshments, some Tom Petty music, and guitarist BRAD TURSI juggling fruit.
Will Ferrell is 54.
Jimmy Johnson is 78.
Saturday — Luke Bryan is 45. Craig Morgan is 57 Lucie Arnaz is 70. Camilla Parker-Bowles is 74.
Sunday — Ricky Skaggs is 67.
