MARIAH CAREY’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” is almost 30 years old . . . and Andy Stone FINALLY got around to suing her over it. He’s better known as Vince Vance from Vince Vance and the Valiants. The group released a song called “All I Want for Christmas Is You” back in 1989, five years before Mariah did it. Stone feels that Mariah’s song exploited his “popularity and unique style,” and caused confusion with his track. He also notes that his version received “extensive airplay” during the 1993 Christmas season. He’s seeking at least $20 million in damages.
ALAN JACKSON has pulled out of performing at this year’s CMA Fest. No reason was given, but everyone is speculating that it’s related to his degenerative nerve condition. According to reports, he IS scheduled to do his Knoxville, Tennessee show on June 25th. On Friday, the Country Music Association revealed several new performances taking place during the 49th edition of the festival, taking place in downtown Nashville Thursday, June 9 through Sunday, June 12. Brothers Osborne and Old Dominion are among the performances at the Nissan Stadium main stage, while opening acts include Deana Carter, Sara Evans, Randy Houser, and Shenandoah. A newly-announced Platform Stage, which will be located in the center of Nissan Stadium, will feature performances from Priscilla Block, Maddie & Tae, and Dylan Scott. Previously announced Nissan Stadium performers include Darius Rucker, Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, Zac Brown Band, Carly Pearce, Cole Swindell, Gabby Barrett, Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, Thomas Rhett, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, Dierks Bentley, Lady A, Parker McCollum and Russell Dickerson. The nightly concerts at Nissan Stadium will be filmed for CMA Fest, a prime time concert special airing Wednesday, August 3 on ABC. Dierks Bentley and Elle King will host.
LUKE COMBS and his wife Nicole had their baby shower last week, and there was bacon. Sure, there were other things like flowers, cookies, cake, and cocktails.
NICOLE KIDMAN was doing an interview with “Vogue” Australia when she talked about having the same dentist as Dolly Parton. “That’s how small-town Nashville is. I love Nashville and I love her too.”
PETE DAVIDSON went into stepdad mode during his day out with KIM KARDASHIAN and KANYE’s 6-year-old son Saint. They went out shopping at The Grove in L.A., and Pete was holding Saint’s hand.
THE ROCK surprised his mom over the weekend with a new house. He spent eight weeks designing it, and filled it with special items like photos of their ancestors, a vintage ukulele collection, and a new “Smackdown Room” to display memorabilia of his, like WWE belts and posters.
PRISCILLA PRESLEY says she had nothing to do with the supposed ban on ELVIS-themed weddings at Las Vegas chapels. It all came from the company that controls his name and likeness.
“Spider-Man: No Way Home” and “Euphoria” won Best Movie and Best Show, respectively, at last night’s “MTV Movie and TV Awards”. Jack Black was named Comedic Genius, and Jennifer Lopez got the Generation Award.
JOE DON ROONEY was in court last week pleading GUILTY on last year’s DUI arrest when he crashed into a line of trees in Williamson County, Tennessee . . . which is south of Nashville. He’ll be spending two days in jail, and has to report this Wednesday by 3:00 P.M. It was a first-time DUI plea, which is a misdemeanor. That comes with up to 11 months and 29 days of jail, but the judge suspended all but two of the days. As part of the deal, he’s also required to complete DUI training . . . and will lose his driver’s license. He CAN apply for a special restricted license if he installs a breathalyzer in his car.
MANDY MOORE is pregnant with her second child.
RAFAEL NADAL won his 14th French Open. At 36, he’s the oldest person to win it.
95-year-old TONY BENNETT was spotted being pushed in a wheelchair in Central Park the other day.
Alec Baldwin and his wife had a scare after their 20 month old son had an allergic reaction and needed to be hospitalized
The original Gerber baby, Ann Turner Cook has died. Born in 1926, her face was sketched to become the Gerber baby more than 90 years ago.
ValerieBertinelli and her son are speaking out against the REELZ Channel’s documentary-style series “autopsy: The Last Hours of” which explored the death of Eddie Van Halen in last night’s episode.
Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow attended the high school graduation of their daughter, Apple. Kate Hudson and her ex, Chris Robinson were at the high school graduation of their son, Ryder
Uncle Kracker is 48.
Björn Borg is 66.
