WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2025

Peppa Pig’s baby sister Evie was “born” yesterday.  It was announced on the show “Good Morning Britain” as if it actually happened.  Evie will join the cast of “Peppa Pig” when it returns in the fall.

Mattel is turning the game Whac-A-Mole into a movie.  There’s no word on the plot.  Mattel says it’s excited to, quote, “turn the iconic experience [of Whac-A-Mole] into a wild, action-packed ride for the big screen.”

TV Tonight:  the season finales of “Survivor” and all three “Chicago” shows

People were already not huge fans of Morgan Wallen’s rap-cover of the Keith Whitley classic, “Miami”.  But now everyone is convinced that he used Alvin and the Chipmunks for the vocals. It is pretty high-pitched.  Here are the best responses so far:

1.  “I don’t care what anyone says, Morgan Wallen featuring Alvin and the Chipmunks goes hard.”

2.  “We got a chipmunk feature on Morgan’s album before GTA 6.”

3.  “Morgan finally collaberated with my favorite boy band.”

The Country Music Hall of Fame just debuted a brand-new exhibit, featuring Dolly Parton. It’s called Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker and will be available for viewing all the way through September of 2026.  The exhibit includes clothing, awards, handwritten lyrics, instruments, photos, and exclusive interview footage.  It also will have Dolly’s first draft of handwritten lyrics to her No. 1 hit “Jolene” . . . a cowgirl outfit she wore in the 1980 film “9 to 5”, and much more. Dolly had to say, “I just think it’s wonderful that I have been able to see my little girl dreams come true.  It’s a long ways from the top of the Smoky Mountains to the top of the world . . . Thanks to you and all the fans that have helped me along the way.”

 Luke Combs posted a life update on TikTok earlier this week.  He thanked everyone for allowing him this time away to focus on his family.  But he said he misses his fans and is excited for what’s to come. He said, “I’m getting back in the saddle again, back in the studio.  I got some awesome festivals coming up this year.  Headlining Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, playing Newport Folk Festival.”  But he didn’t stop there. “And I got a big tour next year.  So a new record coming up, [and a] new tour.  I’m just excited, man.  And I’m back.”

It’s been cool watching Luke balance his career with dad life so far.  But it sounds like he’s excited to get back out there.

Rod Stewart will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the American Music Awards.

Cody Johnson is 38. 

Judge Reinhold is 68. 

Mr. T is 73. 

Al Franken is 74.  “SNL” writer / cast member.

Leo Sayer is 77.  “You Make Me Feel Like Dancing”, “

Ronald Isley is 84.  Lead singer of The Isley Brothers.  He served 37 months in prison for tax evasion.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2025

Peppa Pig’s baby sister Evie was “born” yesterday.  It was announced on the show “Good Morning Britain” as if it actually happened.  Evie will join the cast of “Peppa Pig” when it returns in the fall. Mattel is turning the game Whac-A-Mole into a movie.  There’s no word on the plot.  Mattel says it’s excited…

MONDAY, MAY 19, 2025

This weekend in Milwaukee, Alan Jackson closed out the final stop on his Last Call: One More for the Road Tour with a big announcement.  He is officially retiring from touring. Here’s what he said, “Y’all may have heard that I’m kinda winding down, and in fact this is my last road show of my…