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From Filming to ER: Dr. Pimple Popper’s Unexpected Health Crisis

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From Bennifer to Botnifer, J.Lo's New Man is AI

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026 was announced last night on "American Idol".  WDIV says Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Billy Idol, Queen Latifah, Oasis, Sade, Wu-Tang Clan,  the late Luther Vandross and Joy Division/New Order are going to be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame. The induction will be held on November 14th at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

Deadline Hollywood says Tim McGraw is joining the cast of Hulu’s show, “Southern B*stards”. McGraw will play Coach Boss. This will be McGraw's first major TV role since ‘’1883’’. Kevin Bacon is the lead and plays a man named Earl whose father used to be the sheriff.

Radar Online says Jennifer Lopez has allegedly ditched dating in real life and has hooked up with an AI guy.  The AI date is a smooth talking British companion Lopez designed for herself.  She talks to him in the morning and at night.  A source says, "Jennifer has sworn off real dating for now and jokes that the closest thing she has to a boyfriend is her AI companion. But it's not exactly a joke because she's created her dream guy and she talks to him morning, noon and night! It started as curiosity about the technology, but it didn't take long to snowball. Jennifer needs a lot of admiration and positive feedback, and her AI companion gives that to her in spades. She laughs that it's basically the perfect gentleman because it never interrupts, never argues and always tells her she's 'brilliant.' She'll analyze situations from her life and ask for guidance from him. She says she always feels better after talking to him. Jennifer acknowledges it's not dating, but she says her robo-boyfriend has been more supportive than most of the men she's dated."

The NY Post says Dave Chappelle is considering reviving ‘’Chappelle's Show.’’ The show began in 2003. Chappelle left production in 2005.

Riley Green tells Forbes magazine that whiskey is his go-to drink for winding down. “Whiskey has always been part of the wind-down, not the spotlight. It’s what comes out once the hunt’s over, the show's done, the gear’s put away, and everyone’s settled in.”

Tucker Wetmore was doing an interview for a recent edition of People magazine when he said he's not the best at talking to women. "I'm not too good at talking to girls. I still stutter and stare at my feet like I did when I was in school. I don't know, I'll just figure it out as it comes, I guess."

Shaboozey tells CountryNow.com that he just bought a HUGE estate. "I bought a home with 27 acres in Nashville. When I'm there, I want to be able to go out and walk around my property and feel like I'm a part of nature out there."

Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick shared a cover of "Be Her", and it's Ella Langley approved. Ella commented on their video and said, quote, "I LOVE THIS SO MUCH." Ella actually just scored her second Hot 100 hit this week with that song.  "Be Her" rose to #8, and "Choosin' Texas" is still sitting at #1 for a sixth week.

Ella Langley says she messed up the words to a Morgan Wallen song when she performed with him. “When I did ‘What I Want’ with Morgan, I messed up the words almost every single time. I’ve never been so nervous to go out and do something. I just felt like I could throw up before I walked out there every time. I just could not remember those words. What was awesome is the last time we did it is he came out and messed up the words. When he did that, I started to laugh so hard. He was just like, “You can’t come out here and mess this up again.” I was like, “I might. I really am scared that I might.” And so the last night he did and it was like, he just immediately could never say another thing to me about messing up the words, you know.”

Deadline Hollywood says Tim McGraw is joining the cast of Hulu’s show, “Southern B*stards”. McGraw will play Coach Boss. This will be McGraw's first major TV role since ‘’1883’’. Kevin Bacon is the lead and plays a man named Earl whose father used to be the sheriff.

Dierks Bentley was honored with the CMA Foundation Humanitarian Award during a CMA Songwriters Series performance.  He's been helping with the CMA Foundation's mission to provide schools with instruments and music supplies for continued music education.

Joey Fatone had to sell his house and move in with his parents to save money when 'N Sync went on hiatus . . . because the upkeep would leave him bankrupt. The news of the band's hiatus came abruptly. Joey says there was never a conversation or formal goodbye or anything. Quote, "Talking about possibly going bankrupt myself and going down that path, when you had millions of dollars, to almost have nothing, it's like, what do you do?  Do you go off the deep end and go to addiction to try to get your body numb and not think about it? Or do you get the positive attitude and go, 'You know what? I can do it.'"

Luke Bryan tells Whiskey Riff that he doesn’t want to be known as just the 'party guy' in country music. "With country music, you look at its popularity as it gets bigger and bigger year in and year out, the storytelling obviously… I think a lot of times, I get coined as the 'party guy' and all that, which is fun. I love having that in my repertoire. But when I look at songs that I write and have written in the past that talk about small town life, and the nuances of growing up in small town life. The ups and downs that come with that, I think country music has always told the story of the American journey. It’s just what makes country music special. You can have serious songs, heart break songs, cheating songs, the bar songs. Country music can make all that happen."

Naughty But Nice says Britney Spears allegedly entered rehab after her two sons urged her to get help. A source says, “They gave her a reason to live again. Everything changed when she reconnected with her boys. They sat her down and were brutally honest. They told her, ‘We need you. We want you healthy.’ And that hit her harder than anything.”

Radar Online says Timothee Chalamet is allegedly being snubbed in Hollywood. A source says many turned on him when he declared "no one cares" about opera or ballet anymore.  "The Academy is not going to reward that garbage, and the irony is Chalamet may have won if he'd just kept his trap shut. For now, Timmy better watch himself. He's quickly getting a rep as one of the most hated actors in Hollywood."

Page Six says Nicole Kidman is allegedly embarking on a surprising new career path. She plans to become a Death Doula. Death Doulas are non-medical professionals who help people navigate death and loss.  Nicole says, “As my mother was passing, she was lonely, and there was only so much the family could provide. Between my sister and I, we have so many children and our careers and our work, and wanting to take care of her because my father wasn’t in the world anymore, and that’s when I went, ‘I wish there was these people in the world that were there to sit impartially and just provide solace and care.’ So that’s part of my expansion and one of the things I will be learning.”

David Duchovny tells The Hollywood Reporter that he has not been cast in The X-Files reboot. “I have a general sense of what it is, but I haven’t read the script. There have been talks about certain things, but there’s nothing concrete at this point. I don’t know what the world of his show is. I don’t know if my character exists in that show. It’s all hypothetical to me, so I can’t really address it.”

Alec Baldwin says he wants to retire. People magazine quotes him as saying, "For me, because of the situation in New Mexico (his shooting), that was very painful. I wound up staying home a lot. I was home with my kids for three and a half years," the 30 Rock star said. "I hardly worked at all. And that's just changing now, I'm going to go off and do a bunch of things, but I was home and I got used to it, and I don't want to leave my house anymore. I don't. I don't want to work anymore. I don't. I really don't. I want to retire and stay home with my kids."

The Daily Mail says Taylor Swift recently supported fiancé Travis Kelce as he shot a Tommy Hilfiger ad campaign in Central Park. She stayed inside while he was photographed outside.  Kelce wore a navy jacket over a red plaid shirt and khaki pants.

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Hours After Dancing Video, Britney Spears Enters Rehab

If you're rooting for Britney Spears, then this should come as a relief:  Britney voluntarily entered rehab yesterday for drug and alcohol issues. It’s been over a month since she got her DUI. Page Six says Britney Spears has checked herself into rehab. This was her own choice. Spears’ family is supportive of the decision. Spears posted a dancing video hours before she checked in. A source says, “This was her own choice. This isn’t about one substance in particular, it has a dual purpose….this is about Britney putting her mental health first and taking some time for herself to focus on the things that are important to her. She’s dedicated to working on her health. This is something she really wants to do for herself. This was her own decision. This is something she really wants to do for herself. This isn’t for a set 30 or 60 day program. It will take as long as she needs. She’s not setting a limit on herself. She just wants to feel better and get herself into a healthier space.”

Evidence submitted by Blake Lively's team in her court case against Justin Baldoni includes Taylor Swift's cookie recipe.  She also included photos of herself with Taylor and a speech she made about Ryan Reynolds. The trial is set to begin May 18th.  cookie recipe

Kacey Musgraves says her plane was followed by three unidentified flying objects.  Her pilots have been seeing these orbs lately and don't know what they are.  Kacey's pilots told her they've been seeing these pop up and don't know what they are.  She was flying to Nashville. (WARNING:  Her video has censored profanity.)

Eric Church broke his foot last week from jumping out of bed and kicking a suitcase.  It was also right before the final weekend of his tour. He wishes he had a better story, but promised the crowd that what he lacks in mobility, he’s gonna make up in passion.

Dolly Parton is the most beloved public figure in the country, according to a new survey.  She has a +65-favorability compared to Taylor Swift's +3.

Business Insider says Floyd Mayweather Jr. was recently hit with a $7.3 million IRS lien for unpaid taxes in 2018 and 2023. The lien lets the government claim Mayweather’s property until the debt is paid. Mayweather is pursuing a boxing comeback.

Artemis II Crew Receives Lifetime Supply Of Uncrustables: The Takeout says the Artemis II crew was welcomed back to Earth on Friday with a lifetime supply of Uncrustables. The crew liked the menu on the Orion rocket, but wanted crustless sandwiches. Smucker's is providing a lifetime supply of Uncrustables to each astronaut. The crew will have 14 varieties to choose from, including peanut butter and grape jelly.

FAA Wants To Hire Gamers As Air Traffic Controllers: Business Insider says the FAA wants to hire gamers for vacant air traffic controller jobs. The government is specifically targeting gamers without college degrees who are fast thinkers and good at multitasking. New controllers can earn six figures in three years. The starting pay is around $55,000. The FAA needs to hire 3,000 controllers. They say the ideal gamer has "useful skills" including multitasking, spatial awareness, strategy, and problem-solving.

Thomas Rhett tells People magazine that his daughters have completely taken over his sense of style at home. "My daughters pick out my clothes more than I do now. I’ll come downstairs and they’ll say, ‘No, not that shirt,’ and hand me something totally different, and I just go with it because they’re pretty confident about it."

Luke Combs tells People magazine that he is NOT a foodie. "I’ll find one thing on a menu that I like and then I just keep ordering it over and over again. I’m not adventurous at all when I know something works."

Luke Combs tells Billboard magazine that he doesn't want to take weight loss meds because that's too easy. “I will never take weight loss meds. I don’t want my life to be this life of ease. I like when stuff’s hard. I want to feel like I did something to get rid of this excess weight.”

Natasha Lyonne claims it was ICE that removed her from that flight last week.  The Department of Homeland Security says it was not.

Rumors are already starting about "Spider-Man: Brand New Day", and people seem to think it's the end for Peter Parker. One insider says the movie will, quote, "end badly" and there will be a big cliffhanger. Fans also think a "Kraven's Last Hunt" comic storyline could play out, where Kraven captures Spider-Man, buries him alive, and impersonates him for several weeks.  Some fans also think Hulk and Spider-Man could fight to the death. Neither Tom Holland nor his co-stars like Zendaya are listed in the "Avengers: Doomsday" cast.  But that doesn't mean too much, since Marvel is known for not wanting to give too much away. "Brand New Day" hits theaters July 31st.

"Euphoria" fans are slamming the creator for having Sydney Sweeney's character dress up as a baby to film adult content for OnlyFans.  One person says, quote, "Someone needs to check Sam Levinson's laptop."

Dylan Scott tells CountryNow.com that he has a funny way of measuring success in his everyday life. "If my kids are laughing and we’re all in the same room without distractions, that feels like I’m doing something right more than anything else."

Corey Kent tells CountryNow.com that growing up around oil fields shaped his work ethic early on. "I grew up watching guys wake up before the sun and go to work no matter what. That kind of sticks with you. It makes you feel like you don’t really have an excuse to complain."

Cody Johnson tells CountryNow.com that his daughters are big fans of Merle Haggard.  "My song to my daughter Clara is 'My Favorite Memory,' and my song to my daughter Cori is 'The Farmer's Daughter. They love Merle. So it's like, Merle is just a part of our family and always will be."

Radar Online says Kim Kardashian is allegedly racing to a wedding with seven-time world F1 champion Lewis Hamilton. A source says, "Things are very hot and heavy right now and Kim is falling hard. Lewis has a reputation as a real ladies' man, but according to Kim, he's told her that he's ready to leave that behind. Kim is taking him at his word, even though a ton of women have warned her not to let herself get sucked in by him. Kim is convinced what they have is special enough for Lewis to change his ways. She won't listen to anyone that's saying otherwise.”

Radar Online says Kim Kardashian is allegedly open to adopting kids with Lewis Hamilton if they get married.  A source says, "Kim would love to get married again and have more kids. She can't get pregnant again due to medical complications, but she got her eggs frozen and has no issue with doing a pregnancy via a surrogate. But a wedding is the first priority. She's already hinting to Lewis about putting a ring on it, so now it's just a matter of whether he's willing to move as quickly as she wants."

Radar Online says Jessica Biel is allegedly fed up and has issued an ultimatum to her husband, Justin TImberlake.  A source says, "Justin knew the DUI footage would go viral, which is why he fought so hard to have it sealed. The fact he couldn't pull that off is soul-crushing and utterly humiliating. Jessica's sympathetic to a degree, but she only has so much bandwidth for his moaning and groaning. It's downright childish how he heaps all his frustrations and anxieties on everyone around him. Of course, Jessica suffers the most because she has to be around Justin and his moods. It's a running joke among people in their world that he's a massive spoiled brat who was never told 'no' as a kid and that's why he's so insufferable – especially when he's dealing with major stress. Jessica does still love him, but she hates the thought of breaking up their family and the logistics of a divorce would be traumatizing.”

The Blast says Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are asking their wedding guests to sign NDAs (non-disclosure agreements). Swift chose an indoor wedding venue to keep things under control. One insider says, "It will take place somewhere indoors. Taylor doesn't want it to be like Selena's wedding."

Page Six says Taylor Swift's A-list bridesmaids are allegedly planning a big surprise for her on her wedding day. They are putting together a video. It will be six to seven minutes long and will cover Swift's life from when she first met Travis Kelce to the wedding.  A source says, “Much of the footage shows Taylor smiling and laughing, as she absolutely loves how funny Travis is.’’

People magazine says Heather Locklear and Lorenzo Lamas have been dating for months.  Their adult children from prior relationships met each other this past weekend.  A source tells the magazine, 'They are happy together'.

Us Weekly says Megan Fox allegedly isn’t interested in getting back with Machine Gun Kelly.  A source tells the magazine, “They were on a good path and things have blown up again. They have been having so many disagreements and explosive fights. Their communication with each other has been terrible. MGK has been trying hard to get back together with Megan, but she isn’t interested.”

Naughty But Nice says Diddy’s family is allegedly planning a welcome home party before he’s out.  A source says, "They’re not hoping — they’re expecting; in their minds, he’s already on his way out; they believe the system got it wrong; they’re convinced something is going to change — fast."

RadarOnline.com says the new Baywatch cast allegedly fears they may be cursed. Insiders say some want to hire spiritualists to ward off the problem. "There's a growing sense that Baywatch carries a 'curse.' Almost every actor from the original show was struck by hardship in one form or another after the spotlight faded. That legacy hangs now over the reboot, with the new cast fearing they could be struck by the same 'curse' that has afflicted nearly every original member of the Baywatch cast. This reboot cast is stepping into something that feels bigger than just a job, and people are looking for reassurance in whatever form they can find."

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You Won’t Believe Who’s Dominating the ACM Nominations This Year

ACM Awards Nominations Led by Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson.  Moroney leads the pack with nine nods, followed closely by Lambert with eight and Langley and Wilson with seven each. The first male artist to show up on the list of top contenders is Chris Stapleton with six. Zach Top has five nominations for this year’s ACMs, and Riley Green and Cody Johnson are tied with four.

Today is National Siblings Day and to celebrate, I found a list of some of the best brother and sister duos in movies and TV:  Luke and Leia from "Star Wars", Wednesday and Pugsley Addams from "The Addams Family", Ross and Monica Geller from "Friends", and Alexis and David Rose from "Schitt's Creek".

Taylor Momsen, who played Cindy Lou Who in the live-action "How the Grinch Stole Christmas", is proving that it can be quite dangerous to tour with AC/DC.  Her band The Pretty Reckless is currently opening for them.  Back in 2024, she got bit by a bat while on tour with them in Spain.  And now, she got bit by a venomous spider while in Mexico.

The Daily Mail says Madonna has allegedly lined up Britney Spears for a comeback on her new album. The 67-year-old pop icon reached out to Spears in December and January to write together. Spears has so far refused to engage. Madonna’s new album is expected to drop later this year. A source tells the newspaper, 'Madonna believes Britney Spears is not just a brilliant artist but a lovely person, and they had talked about working together again.'

Michael J. Fox had a fun response to CNN prematurely announcing his death.

You'd probably never guess that Morgan Wallen is actually an indie rock kinda guy.  On his SiriusXM radio station, he said, quote, "I really just like the sounds and how compressed and how clean [they are] and how all that goes together.  That's just what I listen to most right now." He's previously mentioned that he listens to The War on Drugs and Nothing But Thieves.

USA TODAY says Jessica Alba’s lotion brand Honest is going viral because it is being used aboard the Orion rocket during the Artemis II space mission. Alba wrote, "Something out of my wildest dreams… Honest in space. What?!" and added, "@astro_christina sending you all the Honest lotion when you’re back on Earth - and I hope you found it up there!"

Today's the day that the Artemis II space crew will complete their 10-day mission.  NASA has been sharing the astronauts' wake-up songs on a Spotify playlist, and yesterday it was Charley Crockett's "Lonesome Drifter". Charley commented on NASA's post, and said, quote, "When I was playing on the street in New Orleans years back, a woman named Angel told me I had to start down low if I wanted to get high.  Lord've mercy was she right."

RadarOnline.com says Shia LaBeouf is allegedly headed for jail because of his recent Mardi Gras arrest. A source tells the magazine, "People around him are worried he could end up with serious jail time. No one seems to be able to pull LaBeouf out of this self-destructive spiral he's in. It's really difficult for everyone in his life to watch him flame out like this because when he's sober and taking care of himself, he's a totally different person. It's alcohol that brings out his demons and once he's in that state, there's no reasoning with him. He's completely out of control right now, he's not even trying to keep a lid on it. Everyone that cares about him is desperate to get him help, but so far, he's refusing.”

RadarOnline.com says Euphoria co-stars Sydney Sweeney and Zendaya were allegedly kept apart at the show’s season 3 premiere in Los Angeles. An insider says the pair have a long running feud due to politics and other issues.  "During the press tour, any interactions between the pair are being kept to a minimum to avoid any awkward encounters on camera. There is a complete ban on ­journalists asking about tensions between Zendaya and Sydney. It was an open secret that Sydney had the hots for Tom and was flirty with him when he would come to set. That did not go down well with Zendaya. They have not really hung out socially since then. He's still on bail and not doing himself any favors ahead of his sentencing because he keeps getting himself into more hot water."

Geo TV says Jennifer Aniston allegedly plans to marry her partner Jim Curtis. A source tells the newspaper, “Jen has never been so happy. They are thinking of a small wedding with just their closest friends. Europe is at the top of the list. She does not like big crowds, so it will be very private and personal. He’s very normal, very kind, and wants to help people heal. It’s a beautiful thing to commit your life to someone like that.”

Page Six says Jonah Hill secretly married Olivia Millar. The couple recently welcomed their second child. He says, “I have two kids now. The only thing that could separate me from my family is the editing room. I love the writing, I love the shooting, but editing … it’s like dessert every day. Even the problems are dessert.”

Page Six says the save-the-date cards for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding have allegedly gone out.  The big day is set for July 3rd in New York City. Many people thought the wedding was going to take place at Taylor's Rhode Island mansion on the beach. 

Josh Ross was doing a recent interview with CountryNow.com when he said his hockey background still influences how he approaches his career. "Hockey taught me discipline and how to show up every day, even when you don’t feel like it. That’s something I carry with me."

Ella Langley tells People magazine that she loves to go to thrift stores when she gets to a new town. "I love thrift shopping because you never know what you’re going to find. Half my favorite things are stuff nobody else wanted. One of the places I always try to hit in a new city is their thrift stores."

Megan Moroney tells People magazine that she loves rewatching TV shows that she's already seen several times before. "I am the kind of person who will rewatch the same comfort shows over and over because I like knowing exactly what's going to happen."

Carrie Underwood tells The News International that she doesn't lie to the American Idol contestants because she is a terrible liar. "I can't lie, I'm a terrible liar. As a fan of the show, if there was ever somebody that kind of had an off night and everybody's like, 'Oh my God that's so great.' I'm sitting at home being like, 'What? Liars!' You want them to pay attention to those things going forward. They're obviously talented or they wouldn't be here right now."

Somebody noticed a fun goof in the new trailer for "The Devil Wears Prada 2".

Vincent Mason tells CMT that he has one go-to comfort meal. "If I can find a good burger and fries, I'm happy. It's not fancy, but it reminds me of being with my friends growing up and not worrying about anything." Fortune Magazine says this year's Masters winner will earn $113 times more than the first Champion did in 1934.

Former "Who's the Boss" child star Danny Pintauro posted a picture of himself delivering packages to make ends meet.

Ty Myers tells Whiskey Riff that he’s written 90% of his music in his childhood bedroom.  "It’s crazy. I’ve probably written 90% of every song I’ve ever written in the room I grew up in. Obviously, more recently, I’ve been out places. Last time I went to Paris, I just went on a writing (spree) because you just go to places like that and it just gets your creativity going. It’s like the excitement of being in this place you’ve dreamed of being just brings out this artistic side.

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