Riley Green was recently asked, “Is being called a redneck an insult?” And Riley said, “I don’t think so. It’s like anything else, it kinda depends on how you mean it.” If they’re talking about how hard you work, then it’s a bit of a compliment. To Riley, that word simply means someone who spends their time outdoors. That’s how he was raised in Jacksonville, Alabama. He added that in his tiny hometown, his family used to tease him for being the, “city boy” . . . since Jacksonville had a Walmart AND a Waffle House.
Lainey Wilson closed out her Whirlwind World Tour with a great prank on her openers, Muscadine Bloodline. It was during her Saturday show in Texas. Muscadine Bloodline had joined Lainey for the final stretch of tour dates. So, Lainey thanked them the best way she could . . . By making them play a song on a toilet. During the tour, they had always joined Lainey for her acoustic break to perform their song “Pieces” . . . But this time, when she called them up to the stage, their usual stools had been swapped for two toilet seats. The crowd loved it. And the song sounded great, regardless of what they were sitting on.
Megan Moroney has officially wrapped up her “Am I Okay” era. She just posted a bunch of highlights from the past year on Instagram. And the caption was “Goodbye blue.” So, now everyone is guessing that a new album is on the way. Her color-coded storytelling has become part of her brand . . . First, it was the lavender on “Lucky” . . . and then it was all blue on “Am I Okay?” . . . So, what’s next? People are guessing that her next color might be purple or yellow. And some fans swear that her next album will be called “Cloud 9” . . . because she’s been using a lot of cloud and number nine emojis lately.
Dolly Parton just announced that her long-awaited SongTeller Hotel in downtown Nashville is officially open for reservations. The grand opening isn’t until June of next year. But you might want to get your reservations now. It’s a 245-room hotel that will be a tribute to Dolly’s life and music. It will feature colorful décor . . . butterfly chandeliers . . . a purple guitar floor . . . and lyrics on the walls. It’s basically a Dolly dreamscape. And on the third floor, fans can step inside Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum. Which is a 20,000-square-foot exhibition that celebrates her journey from the Smoky Mountains to becoming the Queen of Country. The hotel will also include two live music venues called Jolene’s and Parton’s Live. Dolly said “It’s a place where folks can see my journey through my own eyes . . . every color, every story, and every dream.”
Jimmy Fallon announced “People” magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive last night, and it’s Jonathan Bailey from “Bridgerton”. He’s Lord Anthony Bridgerton. Bailey says his first crush was probably Prince Eric from “The Little Mermiad”.
Jon Stewart is staying with “The Daily Show” through 2026.
TV Tonight: The premiere of Kim Kardashian’s legal drama “All’s Fair”.
Bethenny Frankel is 55. One of the original “Real Housewives of New York City”
Diddy is 56.
Matthew McConaughey is 56.
Ralph Macchio is 64. “Cobra Kai” and the “Karate Kid” movies.
Jeff Probst is 64. “Survivor” host.
Kathy Griffin is 65.
Laura Bush is 79.
