WILL SMITH’s mother Carolyn was surprised to see him slap CHRIS ROCK. She says, “He is a very even, people person. That’s the first time I’ve ever seen him go off.” She also says she told him to rest and take a vacation
JIM CARREY says he was “sickened” by the way the Oscar crowd gave WILL SMITH a standing ovation when he won Best Actor, after he’d slapped CHRIS ROCK. He said Chris should sue Will for $200 million.
The FOO FIGHTERS have canceled their upcoming shows following the death of their drummer, TAYLOR HAWKINS. They said, “Let’s take this time to grieve, to heal, to pull our loved ones close, and to appreciate all of the music and memories we’ve made together.”
ERIC CHURCH is a HUGE University of North Carolina basketball fan. He’s actually canceling his concert on Saturday in San Antonio, Texas so he can watch his team play in the Final Four, in New Orleans. They’re up against the Duke Blue Devils, who are also from North Carolina. It’s one of the most bitter rivalries in college sports . . . and the winner will go on to the championship game on Monday. Eric broke the news to his fans through this statement on Ticketmaster: “This Saturday, my family and I are going to stand together to cheer on the Tar Heels as the team has made it to the Final Four. As a lifelong Carolina basketball fan, I’ve watched Carolina and Duke battle over the years but to have them match-up in the Final Four for the first time in the history of the NCAA Tournament is any sports enthusiast’s dream. This is also the most selfish thing I’ve ever asked [my fans] to do . . . to give up your Saturday night plans with us so that I can have this moment with my family and sports community. However, it’s that same type of passion felt by the people who fill the seats at our concerts that makes us want to be part of a crowd at a game of this significance.”
BRAD PAISLEY announced the details of his 2022 World Tour. It starts with May and June dates in North America. The European leg will take up the entire month of July . . . and he’ll return to the states for more shows starting in August. Tracy Lawrence, Scotty McCreery, Morgan Evans, Tenille Townes, and Caylee Hammack will open select shows. Friday, June 3, 2022 Philadelphia Waterfront Music Pavilion*
Parker McCollum is a married man! He tied the knot with longtime girlfriend Hallie Ray Light on Monday in Tomball, Texas. Yesterday he showed off the newlyweds’ rings on his Instagram Story after officially introducing “The McCollums.” The couple got engaged in July 2021. Parker joins Priscilla Block, Breland, Jessie James Decker, Elvie Shane, and Caitlyn Smith as the next round of performers at the “CMT Music Awards” Previously announced performers include Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris, Kane Brown, Cody Johnson, and Keith Urban.
The Tin Man’s oil can from “The Wizard of Oz” sold for $250,000.
NICK CARTER and JIMMIE ALLEN filmed the video to their song “Easy” on a dry lake bed in Nevada. They each brought family members along, and they ended up in the clip too.
KEITH URBAN paid tribute to Adele during his show at Caesars Palace in Vegas over the weekend. He sampled her song “Easy On Me”, and then posted a clip on Twitter.
KELSEA BALLERINI is the new face of Cover Girl. She posted a video of herself strumming a guitar and singing. She ends by saying, “I’m Kelsea Ballerini, and I am a Cover Girl.” She made a “very out of character choice” – painted her nails yellow, then gave the reasons why she thinks it works. Or doesn’t.
JADA PINKETT spoke for the first time since the Oscar incident. Well, actually, she POSTED. In a brief Instagram message, she said, “This is a season for healing and I’m here for it.”
HILARIA BALDWIN is pregnant with baby #7 with ALEC BALDWIN.
JEFF BRIDGES feels “terrific” after his battle with lymphoma.
Elton John has announced the final North American dates of his Yellow Brick Road Farewell Tour. Final North American Yellow Brick Road Tour 2022. 11 new shows have been added to the legendary artist’s schedule, beginning on July 24 in East Rutherford, N.J
Thomas Rhett is 32.
Justin Moore is 38.
Mark Consuelos is 51
Celine Dion is 54.
Piers Morgan is 57.
MC Hammer is 60
Paul Reiser is 66
Eric Clapton is 77.
Warren Beatty is 85.
John Astin is 92
Peter Marshall is 96.
