“Roseanne” was a top show back in the early ’90s – and the revival was the most-watched show of this year . . . so some diehard fans aren’t willing to let it go. Some people on social media have been talking about bringing “Roseanne” back . . . WITHOUT ROSEANNE BARR. “Variety” says there actually HAVE been some preliminary talks about doing something with the rest of the cast . . . but there are some big hurdles, because Roseanne has a significant stake in the show. So, it’s a REAL long shot at this point. But, ABC would benefit from getting SOMETHING because the main actors and the top writers and producers have partially-guaranteed contracts, and are still expected to be paid. But the window to make it happen is already closing – as everyone looks for replacement jobs. Also, others have talked about Roseanne moving to a “conservative” network or streaming service . . . but even if the ball got rolling on that, there’s no way the rest of the cast would join her.
BRIGITTE NIELSEN is pregnant with her fifth child – at the age of 54. The father is her fifth husband, a 39-year-old Italian TV producer. Brigitte was also married to Sylvester Stallone, and and NFL star Mark Gastineau.
SIMON COWELL won’t be watching the new “American Idol”. “I’m genuinely not interested . . . I kind of think we’ve been there, I’ve been there, time for something new.”
WILLIE NELSON was asked about finding success in the music business . . . and he said you HAVE to stop thinking negative, because negative thoughts”will kill you.”
THOMPSON SQUARE’s new “Masterpiece” album is out tomorrow. It’s been some five years since their last album and KEIFER THOMPSON says their fans were starting to worry. Some of the time was trying to process every second of [our son] Cooper’s two years of life. That was more important than everything else.” They also left their record label and became an independent duo. SHAWNA says, “From picking the songs to picking the producers and being able to produce tracks ourselves, there were so many things that we haven’t been able to do in the past.” Keifer says, “Everything about this record is us. Every inch, every fiber of it is us. It’s just life, it’s been our life for the last five years.”
A jury decided DAVID COPPERFIELD was “negligent” for an injury a man suffered during one of his tricks . . . but for some reason, they also decided the guy didn’t deserve any money from him.
The BEBE REXHA and FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE “Meant to Be” has topped one billion streams globally. That includes all digital audio and video streams worldwide. It’s also spent 26 weeks at Number One on the “Billboard” Hot Country Songs chart.
MIRANDA LAMBERT’s “Keeper of the Flame” video is kind of a behind-the-scenes look at a day on the road. She walks around the empty venue, talks to the crew, does a soundcheck, meets some fans, and then takes over the stage. And Miranda talked a little more about her Idyllwind clothing line and lifestyle brand, which will launch in the fall. It’s pure Miranda.
After a destructive twitter-spree that prompted ABC to pull the plug on her sitcom, Roseanne Barr is feeling the heat. “She’s in deep darkness and is very remorseful,” a source tells PEOPLE. “Being a comedian, she writes stuff she thinks is funny, but it’s always misunderstood. She’s not intentionally hurtful. They all loved each other on the Roseanne set. It really was one big happy family.”
Clint Eastwood is 88.
Joe Namath is 75.
