Yesterday, Governor Bill Lee pardoned Jelly Roll for two felony convictions. One was for a 2003 robbery . . . and the other was a 2008 drug possession, both in Davidson County. Here’s what Governor Lee said about Jelly, “His story is remarkable, and it’s a redemptive, powerful story, which is what you look for and what you hope for.” The pardon does not completely erase Jelly’s criminal record, but it does forgive those two felony convictions. Jelly has said he wanted the pardon so he could “be an inspiration for people who are now where I used to be” and to show that “change is truly possible.” Jelly is truly taking advantage of his second chance. What a comeback story.
Jon Pardi and his wife, Summer, are spending their first holiday season as a family of four . . . and it sounds like Christmas music is doing a lot of the heavy lifting. Jon and Summer have two little girls, Presley Fawn and Sienna Grace . . . and Jon admits life has changed a lot since becoming a dad. These days, nights out have been replaced by nights at home . . . and the playlist has definitely shifted. Jon said that they are really into Christmas songs like “Frosty the Snowman” and “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” right now. Jon joked that Christmas music is basically their emergency button. When a meltdown hits, they go right for Christmas tunes. He said on car rides, especially. Sometimes it’s all about hitting play before things spiral. Whatever keeps the peace.
Miranda Lambert is set to executive produce a new Hulu series in partnership with Sony Pictures Television. There’s no title yet, but she’ll work with showrunner Judalina Neira, while also writing and executive producing under her overall deal with Sony. The show is being described as “‘Big Little Lies’ gone honky tonk.” The story will, “follow a messy female friendship as one friend helps the other escape her abusive marriage. But when they try to start over in a small Texas town – they’ll discover their new home has as many secrets as they do.” Miranda grew up in East Texas and both of her parents were private investigators. So, this show makes a lot of sense for her.
Rob Reiner reportedly said he was “petrified” his son Nick could “hurt” him, in his final words at Conan O’Brien’s holiday party before he and his wife were found dead on Sunday. “I’m petrified of [Nick]. I can’t believe I’m going to say this, but I’m afraid of my son. I think my own son can hurt me,” an unspecified celeb recalled Rob said.
Live from New York, it’s Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt‘s baby! The “SNL” alum’s girlfriend has given birth to the couple’s first child. The baby girl arrived 12/12/2025.” They named her Scottie Rose Hewitt Davidson — a nod to Davidson’s firefighter dad, Scott, who died during the September 11 terrorist attacks.
A gingerbread version of the McCallister house from “Home Alone” broke the Guinness World Record for the largest gingerbread house. It was built in Hollywood by Disney for the movie’s 35th anniversary.
New & Upcoming Movies: “Avatar: Fire and Ash” and “The Housemaid” this week . . . plus on Christmas Day there’s Jack Black in “Anaconda” and Hugh Jackman in “Song Sung Blue”.
TV This Weekend: The streaming premiere of “One Battle After Another” and the finale of Keith Urban’s “The Road”.
Jake Gyllenhaal is 45.
Alyssa Milano is 53.
Kristy Swanson is 56. Star of the “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” movie.
Robert MacNaughton is 59. Elliot’s older brother in “E.T.”.
Jennifer Beals is 62.
Mike Lookinland is 65. Bobby Brady on “The Brady Bunch”.
Kevin McHale is 68. Boston Celtics great from the ’80s,
Tim Reid is 81. Venus Flytrap on “WKRP in Cincinnati” . . .
