Bailey Zimmerman issued a statement amid his arrest warrant. He apologized to the hotel where he allegedly caused more than $16,000 in damages. “I take full accountability for everything that happened and I am sorry to anyone who feels hurt or disrespected. I am taking this legal matter seriously. I am committed to doing the work necessary to learn and grow.”
John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” has become the victory anthem for the U.S. Men’s National Team at the World Cup. After the team’s win against Australia, the song was blasted through the speakers. FIFA asked each country’s team to send in a list of potential songs to play after a win. The team came up with three: Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline”, Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer”, and the John Denver classic. England claimed Neil Diamond, FIFA is using Bon Jovi for their second half hydration break, so that left John Denver to be the U.S.’s own.
The Killers singer Brandon Flowers is releasing a country solo album called “Thrasher”. He says, quote, “This is not me running away from rock and roll. I don’t want to replace my old songs. I simply found room for more.” The first single comes out Friday. It’s called “Plans”
Whitney Houston’s estate is upset about Oprah Winfrey claiming the late singer showed up to her talk show high on drugs, and they say what happened that day is actually Oprah’s fault. Whitney’s estate, run by Pat Houston said … “Whitney absolutely fell off the stage, but it was during a sound check, and it was due to the darkness of the area and her unfamiliarity with the stage. She was absolutely not high. Whitney’s humanity included triumphs and struggles, but on that day, she showed up as the professional and gifted artist she always worked to be. We owe her the dignity of telling the truth, not repeating myths.”
Danny Pintauro from “Who’s the Boss?” has 5 “gig jobs”, including Amazon delivery, to make ends meet – he doesn’t get residuals. He says, “We have got to keep moving as humans.”
Daryl Hall is recovering from a successful kidney transplant.
Taylor Swift’s “I Knew It, I Knew You” tops the Hot 100 for a second straight week.
TV Tonight: The streaming premiere of “Avatar: Fire and Ash”and “The Sheep Detectives”.
Lionel Messi is 39. Generally considered the best soccer player on the planet.
Solange Knowles is 40. Beyoncé’s kid sister and Jay-Z’s worst nightmare.
Mindy Kaling is 47. “The Mindy Project” and Kelly Kapoor on “The Office”.
Sherry Stringfield is 59. Gorgeous husky-voiced “ER” blonde.
Curt Smith is 65. Tears for Fears singer.
Mick Fleetwood is 79. Fleetwood Mac.
Colin Blunstone is 81. The Zombies’ lead singer. “
