Math teacher JASON ZUFFRANIERI won his 18th game last night, and he also brought his total winnings to $502,096. He’s only the third contestant to earn more than half a million, not counting tournament play. He has a LONG way to go to catch the other two: Ken Jennings made $2,520,700 and James Holzhauer was close behind at $2,462,216.
A painting of CHANNING TATUM sold for $6,600 on eBay. Probably because he’s not wearing pants.
KENNY CHESNEY is bringing Florida Georgia Line, Old Dominion, and Michael Franti & Spearhead on his “Chillaxification Tour 2020.” It’ll kick-off April 18th at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and wrap August 28th at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro. There 20 shows on the books so far with more dates on the way. Kenny says, “These stadium shows are always powerful, I can’t tell you how much anticipation goes into each one. Not to mention, we’re always wanting to top what’s come before, and I think this lineup might just pack the most fun of them all.” June 6 – Lincoln Financial Field – Philadelphia
It’s still early, but LAUREN ALAINA is managing to hold her own on “Dancing with the Stars”. She went into it right after breaking up with her boyfriend, comedian JOHN CRIST. She talked about the relationship on Jana Kramer’s “Whine Down” podcast on Monday and it sounds sort of like she wishes they were still together. She said, “My heart is good. It’s kind of weird timing obviously to go through a breakup right before you go on TV, but it’s been a good distraction. John and I are friends. I mean I love John. We were best friends before we dated. “It just didn’t work out, you know? “But we’re still friends. I just talked to him and he said he’s really proud of me. It sucks and it’s sad.”
JOSE CANSECO will make his PRO WRESTLING debut in November.
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN works out at a New Jersey gym that costs $9.99 a month.
JOSH TURNER posted a statement addressing last week’s terrible tour bus crash that took the life of his longtime sound man, David Turner. He said all of his crew suffered significant injuries and many have long roads to recovery. He’s asking for your continued prayers . . . and he included a link to a GoFundMe page that was set up to help his “road family.”
MIRANDA LAMBERT and her acoustic guitar debuted a brand new song called “Dark Bars” during a show on Monday in Nashville. It’s the last track on her new album “Wildcard”, which drops November 1st.
MICHAEL RAY explains why it’s very important for him to be accessible to his fans. “I think them getting to meet you and getting to know you . . . even if it’s just for a little bit of time . . . you take away something special. They take away something special. And, they have a big hand in your career.”
Disney announced that plant-based food options will be added to every dining location in their U.S. theme parks by spring of next year. Walt Disney World will have more than 400 vegan dishes added in early October, with Disneyland following in spring of 2020. Eric Brent, said, “Vegans and those seeking plant-based options are in seventh heaven with all the good news and awareness. We’re certain Disney’s recent increase in offerings will be well received.”
The organizers of the Golden Globe awards have decided to add Tom Hanks to the long list of recipients of the Cecil B. DeMille award. The Golden Globes will air in January on NBC.
“David Spade” – Bill Engvall.
Catherine Zeta-Jones is 50.
Will Smith is 51.
Scottie Pippen is 54.
Heather Locklear is 58.
Mark Hamill is 68
Anson Williams is 70
Cheryl Tiegs is 72.
Michael Douglas is 75.
Barbara Walters is 90.
