MONDAY, JULY 31, 2023

Women are now subjecting potential mates to the “Barbie” Test.  Basically, if they don’t like the movie or don’t “get” it, or if they won’t even go see it or talk about it, they’re not boyfriend material. 

Someone threw a drink at Cardi B during a show in Las Vegas over the weekend, and Cardi threw her microphone back at them.  The offender was removed from the show.

Tim McGraw has already released the dates of his 2024 tour.  It kicks off in March and runs into June.  Tickets go on sale THIS Friday. It’s going to be an arena tour, and he promoses “crazy spectacular production.”  But don’t expect fireworks and explosions, and stuff like that.  He added, quote, “I’m not a big pyro guy.  I’m scared to death

At one of Luke Combs’ shows in Philadelphia this weekend, a fan asked if he’d design his first tattoo for him.  So Luke helped him out. The sign the guy held up had a spot for Luke to draw something with a Sharpie.  So Luke grabbed it . . . asked what kind of tattoo he wanted . . . and the guy just said, “You pick.”  He chose ‘boobs. He spent exactly 17 seconds on it, and it looked like something a fifth-grader would draw. And just in case there was any confusion, he wrote what it was underneath it.

The Chicks have announced rescheduled dates for three shows that were canceled due to an illness.  The Nashville show scheduled for last Thursday will now be September 23rd, Saturday’s Knoxville show will be September 21st . . . and last night’s planned show in Greensboro will now be NEXT Tuesday, the 8th. There’s still no official word on what’s wrong, but it sounds like they must be recovering since one of the rescheduled dates is for next week.  Original tickets will be honored for the new dates . . . and refunds are also available. 

59-year-old Craig Morgan has a second job. Saturday, he was sworn into the U.S. Army Reserve.  It happened on stage at the Grand Ole Opry. Craig served 17 years in the Army.  With this reenlistment, he’ll hold the rank of Staff Sergeant and is also a candidate for Warrant Officer.

Zachery Ty Bryan found himself in an Oregon jail, yet again, for alleged domestic violence. The ‘Home Improvement’ star was arrested Friday for felony assault, in violation of the Abuse Prevention Act. That’s when someone is accused of attacking somebody else who’d previously been granted a restraining order Police got a call for a reported physical dispute between a male and female, when they arrived, Zach was long gone … but they eventually tracked him down and took him to jail, where he was booked … and remains in custody.

Kevin Costner’s estranged wife Christine Baumgartner has moving trucks backed up to the front door … bolting from their home with a few days to spare before her court-ordered move-out day. Multiple vehicles were spotted arriving at the Costner ocean-front estate in Carpinteria, CA Friday

David and Victoria Beckham, longtime friends of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, have allegedly been accused of leaking sources about the Suessexes. Now, their friendship is over, according to an anonymous insider. David is furious after accusations supposedly flew during a tense phone call between the couples.

Garth Brooks is building a police substation next to his “Friends In Low Places Bar & Honky-Tonk” bar in Nashville.  He did a walk-thru last week and the Nashville PD posted pics on social media. 

Tracy Lawrence shared a video of himself showing off his new tattoo.  It’s his Mount Rushmore of country music, and it features the likenesses of George Strait, George Jones, Keith Whitley, and Merle Haggard.

Brooks & Dunn’s “Only in America” seems like the perfect walk-up song for a politician.  The lyrics “One could end up goin’ to prison / One just might be president” were playing just as Donald Trump took to the stage in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday.  (Taste of Country)

People have been comparing Lainey Wilson’s “Watermelon Moonshine” to Deana Carter’s “Strawberry Wine”.  So, Lainey and Deana posted a mashup for your enjoyment.

Zac Brown is 45.  Country superstar.  Biggest hits:  “Chicken Fried”, “Toes”, and “Knee Deep” with Jimmy Buffett.

Dean Cain is 57.  Former Superman and Kara’s dad on “Supergirl”.

J.K. Rowling is 58.  Brilliant British writer who gave us “Harry Potter” . . . and who is now richer than the Queen of England.  It’s probably no coincidence that in the books, Harry’s birthday is also July 31st.

Wesley Snipes is 61.  “Blade” and “Expendables 3” star and noted tax cheat.

Gary Lewis is 78.  Son of Jerry Lewis, and leader of Gary Lewis & The Playboys.  Biggest hit:  1965’s “This Diamond Ring”.

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