It turns out, A.I. actors aren’t so perfect after all.  The A.I. actress Tilly Norwood glitched during an on-air interview on “Piers Morgan Uncensored” with guest Tom Conti. She was promoting her new movie, “Misaligned”, when she started speaking Cantonese instead of English after she was asked if her costars are also A.I. Piers and Tom laughed, and Piers asked why she did that.  Tilly apologized and said, quote, “It seems I had a little hiccup there.  I certainly didn’t mean to start speaking Chinese or impersonate Piers. “Sometimes my wires get a bit crossed . . . That was a bit of a curveball even for me.  It’s usually a pretty smooth ride, but sometimes these things happen . . . It happens when you’re made of math and British wit, I suppose.” (You can watch the interview here.  Go to 10:50 for the glitch.)

No, Billy Joel isn’t dead. For a short moment on Thursday, a Google search result listed him as dead, and Google had to issue a statement. Google says they weren’t involved in the error.  They issued a statement and said, quote, “This is no longer appearing, and was not a manual change by Google. “When people vandalize public info sources, this can affect the information that appears in Search.”

Tom Cruise originally went through a lengthy process of prosthetics to transform into an eccentric oil tycoon for “Digger”.  It took the hair and makeup artists six hours to complete, but Tom urged them to find a more efficient way.  They ultimately were able to cut down the process to under ONE HOUR. Tom says, quote, “I had a guy there with a stopwatch, and I’m like, ‘OK, you see that time, six hours?  By the time we’re done, we’re going to get it under an hour.  They were like, ‘No, I’m not doing that; it will never happen.’ “I’m like, ‘OK, first of all, if you say no, you can’t do it; you will never get there.  So can we agree that we’ll maybe make it a little less?’  So with each piece that was going on, it was timed and then we’d drill and practice.” Of course, Tom is always trying to work to make things better and more efficient.  Quote, “The films that I make, I’m constantly going, how can I do it better?  How do I prepare better?” “Digger” hits theaters October 2nd.

Kenny Loggins got secretly married in Hawaii.

Are you ready for Luke Squared?  Because Luke Bryan now has a collaboration with Luke Combs. The song’s called “Finders Keepers” and it’s on Luke Bryan’s new album “Signs”. Both Lukes have been teasing a collab for a while, and it’s finally here. (You can listen to Luke Bryan talking about his collab with Luke Combs here.)

People think Channing Tatum is behind this burner account that’s commenting on posts related to his exes.  The account has one follower: Channing.

The Daily Star says Taylor Swift reportedly introduced  Dakota Johnson and rapper Machine Gun Kelly at her wedding. Johnson and Kelly are getting to know each other after spending a private weekend together in New York.   Johnson was seen arriving at Swift’s Tribeca apartment before Kelly arrived. The pair later went to restaurant Estela and a nearby hotel.

Megan Moroney is the new voice of “SEC Nation”.  The SEC Network chose Megan to sing this year’s opening sequence that’s been part of the show for more than a decade. Megan’s version celebrates all 16 SEC teams but of course she added a quick “Go Dawgs” for her Georgia alma mater.  You can hear the new theme each week during “SEC Nation”, which airs Saturday mornings on the SEC Network. (You can listen to that new song here.) 

“Sweet Magnolias” was canceled at Netflix after five seasons.

TMZ says Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at age 27. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner said Gerber died Sunday. An autopsy had not yet been completed.

Ghostbusters News says a new Ghostbusters beer is set to debut on October 3rd. Ship Bottom Brewery is currently in the process of making a new IPA called Ecto Ghouler Run. The new beer will be available at the brewery’s locations in Beach Haven, New Jersey and Swarthmore, Pennsylvania. It is available for a limited time

Stereogum says Duncan Sheik died at 56 after suffering a cardiac arrest at a Manhattan hospital. Sheik was best known for his 1996 hit “Barely Breathing” and his work on the Broadway musical Spring Awakening. “Barely Breathing” reached number #14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remained on the chart for 55 weeks. The song also earned Sheik a Grammy nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. Sheik’s family said he is survived by his parents, his wife Nora Ariffin, their daughter Ines, and his half siblings.

Yahoo News says Taylor Swift allegedly wants to help Tom Cruise find a new partner.  Cruise is interested in casting Swift and Travis Kelce in upcoming movies. Cruise attended the couple’s July 3rd wedding and joined Swift at the Kansas City Chiefs home opener. A source says, “She told Tom that she’s going to find him the right gal, and she really means it. She’s so in love, she wants everyone to feel as happy as she does so she will be seriously devoting herself to this. Tom is in great hands.”

Yahoo News says Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce recently enjoyed a date night at Kelce and Patrick Mahomes’ Kansas City restaurant. The couple visited 1587 Prime while Swift was in town for the Chiefs’ season-opening game against the Denver Broncos. They also posed for a photo with the restaurant’s singer, Tayla Rae Grove.

TMZ says Carrie Underwood is working on rock music with mentoring from Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose. The new material is different from the country sound she is known for. Underwood and Rose have performed together before, including at Stagecoach in 2022 and again in 2023. Underwood recently performed a Limp Bizkit cover during a show.

Radar Online says Jelly Roll is allegedly considering a stand-up comedy career after guest-hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live!  Sources say he would focus on comedy clubs and theaters rather than arenas. “Jelly is seriously talking about doing stand-up dates. He walked off that Kimmel stage absolutely buzzing. He loves singing, but getting an immediate laugh is a completely different high. He’s already joking that his next tour might not even require a band.”

People Magazine says Lainey Wilson joked that Jelly Roll was flashing everybody at her wedding. Jelly Roll called Wilson’s May 10th wedding to Devlin “Duck” Hodges the nicest and fanciest wedding he had ever attended. He praised the open bar, jazz band and Louisiana-inspired details, and said he ate all the snacks and two meals. 

Parade magazine says Lainey Wilson is launching a multi-season home-decor line today. The home items are inspired by her signature cowgirl boots.  The first release includes hand-painted ceramic Cowgirl Boot Bud Vases and Cowgirl Boot Dishes in Courtly Check, Mocha Check and Rosy Check colorways. Each item is handcrafted and painted

Country Rebel says the founding members of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers recently reunited for their first live performance since Petty’s death. Chris Stapleton performed Petty’s parts. Mike Campbell, Benmont Tench, Stan Lynch and Ron Blair opened their set at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium with “American Girl.” They followed with “Breakdown,” then brought out drummer Steve Ferrone and guitarist Scott Thurston. The group and Stapleton closed with Petty’s 1994 solo song “You Wreck Me.” Stapleton then presented the band with the Americana Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award, which Petty’s daughter Adria accepted on his behalf.

The NY Post says comedian Carrot Top was hospitalized on Friday after an attempted suicide in Las Vegas. The performer, whose real name is Scott Thompson, had his Friday night show at the Luxor canceled. His representative, Jami Schlicher, says he is recovering in the hospital and receiving care and support. Page Six reports Carrot Top was extorted over sex tape before his suicide attempt. Brian Evans, a performer who previously opened for Carrot Top, threatened to leak the adult tape if he wasn’t paid $500,000. Carrot Top’s attorney says, “Evans demands immediate payment of significant sums and states that, absent immediate payment, a sexually explicit recording of Thompson will be filed in the public court file so that it may be obtained and disseminated by the press and other parties.”

Nerdist says Paramount has signed Brad Pitt to reprise his role as Gerry Lane in a sequel to ”World War Z.” The project has been in development for years, including an earlier version Pitt developed with David Fincher that ended after budget issues. The original 2013 film earned $540 million worldwide. There are currently no plot details for the sequel, including what new threat Gerry Lane will face.

Reality television star Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi tells People magazine that she is cancer-free after undergoing a hysterectomy to treat stage one cervical cancer. “As of right now, I am cancer-free. They got everything out. So I’m definitely happy that I did it.” OK! Magazine reports Polizzi was diagnosed in February and had the hysterectomy on July 31st.

Complex magazine says Jennifer Lopez’s sold-out Las Vegas residency is becoming a Thanksgiving concert special on CBS. The JLO Show: Live in Las Vegas will premiere on November 26th at 8 p.m. The concert film captures the finale of Lopez’s 12-show run at Caesars Palace. The four-act production follows Lopez’s journey from the Bronx. Songs include “Waiting for Tonight,” “Jenny from the Block,” “On the Floor,” and “Let’s Get Loud.”

Broadway World says the screen-used Batmobile from Tim Burton’s 1992 film ”Batman Returns” is heading to auction for the first time.  Julien’s Auctions and Turner Classic Movies will offer the Hero Vehicle in Los Angeles and online on November 23, 2026.  The Batmobile is 20 feet long and was built using two Chevrolet Impala chassis. It has a Chevrolet V8 engine, an automatic three-speed transmission, and a two-seat cockpit with aircraft-style instrumentation.  The vehicle served as the Number One Hero car and appears in most of the film’s driving sequences. Its original black paint and physical appearance have not been altered since production. The Batmobile is estimated to sell for between $5 million and $7 million. The current auction record for a Batmobile is $4.6 million, set by the 1966 Batmobile in 2013.

Snoop Dogg tells People magazine that recreating moments with his late mother and brother for his biopic is emotional. “I get to bring my mother back to life. I get to bring my brother back to life. That’s what I’m getting, that emotional uplift of bringing them back to life again.” The  film is titled ”Snoop” and is scheduled to premiere on Aug. 6th, 2027.

The Daily Mirror says Jay-Z and the NFL have not announced a performer for the Super Bowl halftime show at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium. Roc Nation has helped select and produce the halftime show since 2019, with recent performers including Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar and Usher. A source says, “The likelihood of this year’s Super Bowl halftime show having more than one person is very high, because Jay-Z and the NFL are having a hard time locking anyone down. Jay-Z could perform himself and bring other artists along.”