The World Video Game Hall of Fame has announced their four inductees for 2022. They are: “Ms. Pac-Man ” (1982) . . . “Sid Meier’s Civilization” (1991) . . . “The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time” (1998) . . . and “Dance Dance Revolution” (1998). In order to become eligible for the Hall of Fame, a video game has to meet four criteria. First, it has to have icon status, meaning it’s widely recognized and remembered. Second, it has to have longevity, so it has to be more than a fad. Third, it has to have geographical reach, and fourth, it has to have influence. You can visit the Hall of Fame inside the Strong Museum in Rochester, New York.
AMBER HEARD continued her testimony about JOHNNY DEPP’s alleged abuse yesterday, while Johnny’s people say she’s giving the performance of her life. The trial is on recess until May 16th.
DANICA PATRICK is feeling great a week after getting her breast implants removed. And she says, “I wish I could [have] told this 32-year-old girl that boobs won’t make you more perfect or have it all or be more feminine.”
The actress who played Harriette Winslow on “Family Matters” said JALEEL WHITE (Steve Urkel) wanted to fight her on the set. He had thrown a fit over not being allowed to do something he wanted to.
WILL SMITH is a guest star on an upcoming episode of DAVID LETTERMAN’s Netflix talk show, “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction”. But it was recorded BEFORE the Oscars, so there will be no mention of THE SLAP.
JOAN JETT and TED NUGENT are feuding, after Ted said she doesn’t belong on “Rolling Stone’s” list of the 100 greatest guitarists. Joan attacked Ted, and Ted actually took the high ground. He said he loves Joan, but she’s not a “fiery guitar player” like some guys who didn’t make the list.
Mother’s Day has a whole new meaning for TAYLOR KERR, who spent 53 days in the NICU with her newborn daughter Leighton earlier this year. “We’ve had quite the journey, but I wouldn’t trade any second for anything in the world. She’s been such a joy [and] her personality is shining through. We’re making really special memories and I feel so blessed that I get to be a mom, get to be her mom.”
NIKO MOON is still rockin’ around the Christmas tree. Literally. Last week he posted a clip asking fans if he should take it down, or ride it out to next year. On Wednesday he posted a pic of the tree on Facebook and wrote, “And the verdict is . . . it’s stayin’ up.”
JAMESON RODGERS is releasing a new album today, called “Live from Oxford, MS”. It’s an eight-song live album recorded in his hometown of Oxford, Mississippi.
If you’re one of those women who prefers a dad bod, then you should NOT look at TIM MCGRAW’s Instagram. You’ll see a 55-year-old man shredded like a fitness model half his age. He’s back on tour, and posted a video of himself torturing his crew and opening acts with insane workouts in the parking lot. RUSSELL DICKERSON and BRANDON DAVIS try to keep up with his legendary 90-minute CrossFit sessions. They workout with sledge hammers, tractor tires, heavy sleds, and weighted ropes. They do crunches, triceps pulls, planks. He says, “It starts with 10 or 15 people [and] it ends with four or five sometimes. That’s our afternoon workout. Then we go get showered up and have dinner, and get ready to do a show.”
KIP MOORE Tweeted out an album update. “Just finished record Number Five. 13 songs none of you guys have heard. We ain’t messin’ round with this one. Cheers to the loyal fans. Thank you.” No word on a title or release date.
Tim McGraw, Sam Hunt, Brothers Osborne, Midland, Carly Pearce, Parmalee, Diamond Rio, and Lindsay Ell are some of the acts performing at the first-ever Golden Sky Festival. It’s going down October 15th and 16th in Sacramento, California.
LORETTA LYNN shared an awesome throwback photo the other day. She’s holding her guitar and standing with three police officers. She wrote, “I just received a letter from a long-time fan, including a picture taken in 1962. “I’ve got a special place in my heart for law enforcement. They’ve always taken good care of me through the years at concerts and events. Them and me both could sure tell some stories.”
TONY DOW from “Leave it to Beaver” has been diagnosed with cancer. He played the Beaver’s older brother Wally.
TAYLOR SWIFT has a new merch line called “The Old Taylor”.
George Clooney is 61.
Roma Downey is 62. “Touched by an Angel
Tom Bergeron is 67. “Dancing with the Stars” host.
Tony Blair is 69. England’s prime minister for most of the George W. Bush years
Bob Seger is 77.
Willie Mays is 91. Baseball Hall of Famer.
