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Willy Wonka Meets Reality TV in Netflix’s ‘Golden Ticket’

The first official trailer for Netflix's competition series "Wonka's The Golden Ticket" is here, and there's an OG Oompa Loompa.  His name is Rusty Goffe and he was in "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" in 1971.  You can see him back in costume, with a new crew of Oompa Loompas. The clip uses Gene Wilder's voice recreated by A.I. and gives a peek at the contestants on recreated sets from the movie.  There's even a challenge with the lickable wallpaper.  The nine-episode series premieres September 23rd. (You can watch the trailer here.)

Radar Online says Billy Ray Cyrus and Miley Cyrus have allegedly discussed a double wedding with Elizabeth Hurley and Maxx Morando. They have come a long way after a rift and are open to a combined celebration.  An insider says, "He's hit on the idea of combining the two happy occasions, and Miley's pals say she's not opposed to the idea. As nutty as it sounds, she would genuinely consider doing a double wedding with them. Miley really likes Liz, she sees what a great influence she's been on Billy Ray and she would 100 percent support them getting married. Miley is so happy to have her dad back in her life, they've been through a lot, and she's very proud that they've been able to work through so much of it. She loves seeing his face light up when he talks about them having a double wedding. Miley and Liz get along very well, which has Billy Ray hoping that could encourage the whole family to come together.”

Did you know Dolly holds 11 Guinness World Records?  Dolly's overall streams on Spotify spiked over 1,260% globally, and 2,320% in the U.S.  The daily top songs chart had "Jolene" at #2 and "9 to 5" at #3. Dolly and her husband Carl never had kids, but they had a name picked out if they had a daughter.  They'd have named her Carla. If you didn't know, she was diagnosed with endometriosis in the '80s and later underwent a partial hysterectomy. Besides the Imagination Library, here's a timeline of all her good deeds over the years, including the Dollywood Foundation, a bald eagle sanctuary, and her donation of $2 million for Hurricane Helene relief.

Leah Remini is joining the cast of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills".

Garth Brooks announced a new stop on his arena tour:  Orlando, Florida.  He'll perform at the Kia Center on September 25th and 26th.  Tickets go on sale Wednesday.  He's still pricing every ticket at $154.50.

How did germaphobes handle COVID?  In Howie Mandel's case, not too well.  In fact, his fear of infection nearly KILLED him. On Hoda Kotb's podcast, Howie admitted that he self-medicated to the point that he almost died. Quote, "I live like I'm in a pandemic anyhow.  When there's a real one, it was hard for me to handle . . . I wasn't strong enough to handle it." Howie started taking gummies to go to sleep . . . then that led to smoking and drinking on top of the gummies.  It got to the point where he was trying to escape by making himself unconscious. He added, quote, "There were times when my wife, she couldn't wake me up or she thought she was going to take me to the hospital . . . it was really bad." Luckily, Howie is sober now . . . not counting the prescription meds he takes for his OCD and other conditions. He also credits his wife Terry with forcing him to get help back in the day, because his issues became too overwhelming to deal with. Quote, "The ultimatum was, try to find some help, because I can't do this anymore.  She's a hero because she put up with it and sent me to therapy."

Rupert Grint is returning to his "Harry Potter" roots, but not in the movies . . . and not on HBO's upcoming "Potter" series. He'll play Ron Weasley once again, but the ADULT version, in "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" on Broadway. He's doing a 17-week run, starting February 2nd. Rupert says, quote, "Ron Weasley has been a part of me since I was 11 years old and I can't wait to meet him again in this stage of life. "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" takes place 19 years after the last book (slash) movie. Tom Felton is currently playing the grown-up Draco Malfoy in the show, but his run ends January 3rd, so they won't overlap.

The NY Post says Tom Brady’s Palo Alto, California card shop was recently ransacked a little over one week after its grand opening.  Police say thieves smashed a window and display cases and took 60 trading cards worth $12,000.  Brady attended the grand opening on August 15th.  The looters are still on the loose.

MotorBiscuit says Robert Downey Jr. is getting a $2 million RV for the set of ‘’Avengers: Doomsday’’.  It will be his luxury office. He has private chefs, a buffet, and a Downey-themed art tent. The 41-foot RV has a sofa, workstation, 60-inch television, kitchenette, queen bed, a bathroom and an 85-gallon freshwater tank. Downey's co-stars have nicknamed his area on the set Downey Land.

Radar Online says Nicole Kidman is refusing to label her new romance with Michael Reinstein. A source says, "Michael was waiting at the airport in his Ferrari when Nicole flew in from New York City. Obviously, this was more than just a little holiday fling. Still, Nicole is refusing to label it. When people ask, all she'll say is that she's having fun, but Michael is pursuing her very hard and she seems to be very charmed. But Nicole is not ready to say it's anything serious or completely allow herself to fall for him. She wants to take things slowly and build on what they have to make sure it's genuinely a good thing for her."

MotorBiscuit says Robert Downey Jr. is getting a $2 million RV for the set of ‘’Avengers: Doomsday’’.  It will be his luxury office. He has private chefs, a buffet, and a Downey-themed art tent. The 41-foot RV has a sofa, workstation, 60-inch television, kitchenette, queen bed, a bathroom and an 85-gallon freshwater tank. Downey's co-stars have nicknamed his area on the set Downey Land

TMZ says Alec Baldwin’s Amagansett, New York estate recently hit the market for $19 million. The 8,556-square-foot home sits on an 8.3-acre lot with five bedrooms and eight bathrooms. Built in 1740, the house is minutes from the beaches. The price was trimmed by $2 million from the last asking price.  Amenities include A chef's kitchen, a private study, a media room, a wet bar, a pool and a spa

The Daily Mail says Jennifer Aniston recently brought her boyfriend Jim Curtis to a Friends reunion dinner in West Hollywood.  The group included Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Jason Bateman and Will Arnett. A source says, 'Jim fits right in with the crowd, they think he is a cool guy, which is very relaxing for Jen. She doesn't have to sell Jim, everyone is sold on him! Dinner parties, movie nights, premieres, they are easy breezy for Jen when Jim is by her side because he is so likable.'

With the recent loss of Dolly Parton and Tim Curry, and other beloved celebrities this year, BuzzFeed put together a list of older celebrities who must be protected at all costs. Here are the highlights: 1.  Jane Fonda:  She's 88 and will be 89 in December. 2.  Julie Andrews:  She's 90 and will be 91 in October. 3.  Carol Burnett:  She's 93. 4.  Ian McKellan:  He's 87. 5.  Judi Dench:  She's 91 and will be 92 in December. 6.  Morgan Freeman:  He's 89. 7.  Dick Van Dyke:  He's 100 and will be 101 in December. 8.  Rita Moreno:  She's 94 and will be 95 in December. 9.  June Squibb:  She's 96 and will be 97 in November. 10.  William Shatner:  He's 95. 11.  Shirley MacLaine:  She's 92. 12.  Lily Tomlin:  She's 86 and will be 87 this Tuesday, September 1st. 13.  Rosemary Harris:  She's 98 and will be 99 next month. 14.  Sir David Attenborough:  He's 100. 15.  Marla Gibbs:  She's 95. 16.  George Takei:  He's 89. 17.  Michael Caine:  He's 93. 18.  James Hong:  He's 97. 19.  Mel Brooks:  He's 100. 20.  Tippi Hedren:  She's 96. 21.  Sophia Loren:  She's 91 and will be 92 next month. 22.  William Daniels and his wife Bonnie Bartlett:  He's 99 and she's 97.

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Yabba-Dabba-Gosling! Ryan’s Next Project Could Be Bamm-Bamm

The hunt for the next James Bond continues, and according to PageSix.com, we're down to SIX candidates.  They are: 1.  Jack Barton, from "Poor Things" and Netflix's "Heartstopper".  2.  Jacob Elordi, from "Frankenstein", "Saltburn", and "Euphoria". 3.  Paul Mescal, from "Gladiator 2", "Hamnet", and the upcoming George Harrison biopic.  (He'll be playing Paul McCartney, not George.) 4.  Callum Turner, from "Eternity" and "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them". 5.  Jack Lowden, from "Slow Horses", "Dunkirk", and the upcoming "Pride and Prejudice" TV series. 6.  Harris Dickinson, from "Babygirl", "Triangle of Sadness", and "The Iron Claw". Barton is said to be the frontrunner, even though he's probably the least well-known. Then again, four of the previous Bonds were relative unknowns when they were cast:  Timothy Dalton, Daniel Craig, George Lazenby, and even Sean Connery. Two of the candidates are NOT British.  Jacob Elordi is Australian and Paul Mescal is Irish. Not that it matters.  Two former Bonds weren't Brits, either.  Lazenby is Australian and Pierce Brosnan is Irish.

First Dolly, now this:  Tim Curry died on Tuesday, after years of declining health due to a 2012 stroke.  He was 80 years old. Curry was best known as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in 1975's "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" . . . a role he originated when it began its life as a London stage production called "The Rocky Horror Show".

Dolly Parton Fans Panic Buying Her Kardashian Jeans:  The NY Post says Dolly Parton’s fans are panic-buying her Kardashian jeans. Hours after her death, fans rushed to buy the jeans Parton created with Khloe Kardashian for Good American.  Macy’s has sold out and searches on Google have jumped by 5,000%. The denim line includes Bell bottoms, straight leg jeans and denim corsets. The jeans cost between $158 and $194 per pair.

Riley Green released the title track of his upcoming album, "That's Just Me", which is out September 18th.  It's a sad one about a lost love and he wonders if she ever thinks about him, like he thinks about her. In a recent interview with "American Songwriter", Riley said there's a lot of truth to the songs on the album.  Quote, "If it's not about something that actually happened to me, it's about something that's happened in my life. "I think that fans of country music always want to believe a lyric's true, so I try to make it as real as I can." (You can hear the song here.)

Tennessee State rep Todd Warner says he'll introduce legislation to rename Nashville International Airport to Dolly Parton International Airport.  You can also sign a petition at Change.org.

Ryan Gosling might go from playing Ken in "Barbie" to playing Bamm-Bamm from "The Flintstones". Ryan is PRODUCING a live-action movie about a grown-up Bamm-Bamm . . . but for the record, there's been no word yet that he's even considering starring in it.  (Still, you'd go see that, wouldn't you?) Bamm-Bamm is, of course, the son of Barney and Betty Rubble . . . best friends of Fred and Wilma Flintstone. There WAS an animated series in the early '70s about a teenage Bamm-Bamm and his girlfriend Pebbles . . . daughter of Fred and Wilma.  They even had a band, as most cartoon characters did back in the day. It was called "The Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm Show", and it ran from 1971 to 1972.

Glen Powell revealed the names of a few country stars who will make an appearance in the upcoming country music movie, "The Comeback King".  It'll star Jelly Roll, Miranda Lambert, and Brad Paisley. He let it slip while on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" where Jelly was the guest host.  Jelly, by the way, has been making headlines for getting political and talking about President Trump in his monologue.

Dolly Revised Will Before Death: Naughty But Nice says Dolly Parton allegedly revised her will after her husband Carl Dean died. Most of her fortune will go to charity. The couple had no children. A source says, “Dolly was incredibly generous, but she was also a brilliant businesswoman. There was absolutely no way she was leaving behind a messy estate. Everything was planned, protected and spelled out exactly the way she wanted.”

Holler Country says Ella Langley paid tribute to Dolly Parton yesterday with the following post; “Dolly, thank you for standing up for yourself as an artist, a songwriter, a musician, a producer, an author, a creative, and most importantly a woman in this industry. You paved the way for so many to be brave. Thank you for being unafraid to show your most authentic self. The world needed Dolly and will never see another like it. The gates of heaven just welcomed home a beautiful soul”.

The Daily Jang says Nicole Kidman honored the late Dolly Parton by posting a picture of her and Keith Urban with Dolly. Kidman shared the snap on Instagram. The caption beside the image read, "We will always love you, Dolly."

Busy Philipps had two surgeries to have a brain tumor removed.

Bailey Zimmerman tells WRN that “Chevy Silverado” is a true story. “The reason I wanted to write a song called ‘Chevy Silverado’ is because when I was 16, I bought my grandpa’s 2005 white crew cab short bed Chevy Silverado, and I went everywhere in that truck. I grew up in that truck. I got my heart broke for the first time. I fell in love for the first time in that truck. I lived my life in that truck, and I think that’s why it’s so special to me, and also because my grandpa’s not with us anymore, and he was one of my best friends, so, ‘Chevy Silverado’ means everything to me.”

Stella Lefty tells The Line of Best Fit that she went to college to study public health. "I was really passionate about public health and medicine, and so that was my focus until my junior/senior year when I realized you could be a songwriter. I didn't know that Tim McGraw, all of his songs were songs that amazing songwriters in Nashville had written. When I figured out what a songwriter was my junior year, I became set on being a songwriter. I wanted to write for other people."

Megan Moroney tells People magazine that she believes her tour has changed lives. "“I think it’s more than a concert, and that’s what I’ve realized on this tour. I think, genuinely, the show has helped people, which is not something I ever imagined would be possible as an artist. You think, ‘Oh, I’m just here to entertain.’ But when I meet my fans and read messages and stuff, the show has changed some of their lives. So it’s really impactful, and it’s just made me feel very grateful for all of the good things that have come with the tour.”

Zack John King tells Muscle & Fitness magazine that cold plunges are part of his fitness routine. “I like cold plunges and stuff, I like it. It’s a perfect thing to feel good, but it doesn’t calm me down.”

The NY Post says Tom Brady’s Palo Alto, California card shop was recently ransacked a little over one week after its grand opening.  Police say thieves smashed a window and display cases and took 60 trading cards worth $12,000.  Brady attended the grand opening on August 15th.  The looters are still on the loose.

Collider magazine says the James Bond auditions have been narrowed to six actors. The six are Jack Barton, Jack Lowden, Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi, Paul Mescal, and Harris Dickinson. Screen testing is expected to begin in early September. The final call will rest with director Denis Villeneuve and the producers

RadarOnline says Meghan Markle recently sparked backlash after unveiling her latest As Ever product just hours after Dolly Parton's death. Meghan announced a new Spiced Apple Butter four hours after Parton died. Critics questioned why she launched it so soon after Parton's death.  On Reddit, some called Markle "an idiot" and said the move was tone-deaf.   One Reddit user posted; "Dolly died, and MM thought she could bring the news back to her," showing the backlash.

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Dolly Parton: Her Final Wishes, Secret Songs and the Legacy of a Country Music Icon

R.I.P Dolly Parton: NBC says Dolly Parton has died at age 80. The country music icon’s death was announced by her nephew, Brian Seaver, in a video posted on Instagram. Parton rose from a humble East Tennessee life to a global career and built Dollywood. Tributes poured in from fans and fellow artists. Celebrity Net Worth had Dolly's net worth at $650 million while Fortune Magazine says she was worth $450 million.

Dolly Parton Hospitalized For Kidney And Autoimmune Issues Before Death: Page Six says Dolly Parton was recently hospitalized with kidney and autoimmune issues. She was admitted to Vanderbilt University Medical Center on Thursday night. Parton died yesterday morning. NBC says Dolly died after a brief battle with cancer. She had not publicly shared a cancer diagnosis.

Donald Trump ordered American flags lowered nationwide for a full week in her honor of Dolly

TurnTo10 says the Empire State Building honored Dolly last night with pink lighting. The pink lights were a nod to her hit "9 to 5."

Reba McEntire wrote: “Well, I just got the news that my buddy Dolly passed onto the higher and greater side. Dolly, thank you for all the wonderful things you did for us here on earth. Your love, your music and you gave so much with your huge huge heart. There will never ever be another you. We will remember and cherish every memory and every note you ever played and sang”

Billy Ray Cyrus wrote: 'In 1992, I’ll never forget walking into her dressing room to apologize for all the tabloid stories which claimed I was having an affair with her. In true Dolly fashion, she just looked at me, winked and said, "Honey, this trash sells records!"'

Dolly Parton Has Thousands Of Unreleased Songs: Country Living says Dolly Parton has hundreds, even thousands, of songs in a secret vault. One track, ‘’My Place in History’’, stays locked at Dollywood's DreamMore Resort in Pigeon Forge until her 100th birthday in 2046. In a 2020 interview she said, "There’s enough stuff to go on forever with my music. I’ve got hundreds, hundreds, even thousands of songs."

Dolly Parton To Be Buried In High Heels: The New York Daily News says Dolly Parton will be laid to rest next to her husband. She died yesterday and will be buried in high heels. Her mausoleum is at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Nashville. A small ceremony is planned there. Page Six says Dolly made an emotional final request to be laid to rest in a "beautiful bed of plush cotton."

Page Six says Dolly wants the gospel hymn “If We Never Meet Again” sung at her funeral. She previously said, “There’s a song called ‘If We Never Meet Again’. It’s an old country-gospel church song that talks about if we never meet again this side of heaven, I will meet you on that beautiful shore. ‘Where the charming roses bloom forever and where separations come no more.' That was my daddy’s favorite. We did sing it at his funeral, and I would like it to be sung at mine.”

Top 10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Dolly Parton … According to a new article by Business Insider

1. Although Parton had her own theme park, she never went on the rides
2. She didn't write 'I Will Always Love You' about a romantic partner
3. Parton created a library to promote literacy
4. Her hit 'Jolene' was partially inspired by a bank teller
5. She's Miley Cyrus' honorary godmother
6. The singer once lost a Dolly Parton-lookalike contest
7. Parton played a lot of musical instruments
8. Her tattoos cover up small scars
9. Parton slept in her makeup
10. She rejected an offer for Elvis Presley to record her song.

Top Five Things You Never Knew About Dolly Parton … According to a new article by EntertainmentNow.

1. She Was Secretly a Producer on ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’
2. The World’s First Cloned Sheep Was Named After Her
3. The Real Jolene Is Not What Fans Imagined
4. She Lost a Dolly Parton Lookalike Contest to a Drag Queen
5. She Co-Wrote a Bestselling Thriller Novel with an Acclaimed Author

Who Gets Dolly’s Money: Radar Online says Dolly Parton allegedly worried her family would fight over her $650 million fortune.  She wanted to share the money before she died at age 80. She was hands on with plans to avoid a mess. A source says, "She's a very pragmatic person and the last thing she wants is to leave any sort of mess for her family to deal with. Her worst nightmare is that the people she loves could end up fighting over her estate, so it’s crucial to her that she gets every little thing decided in advance and leaves no room for questions or lawsuits."

Dolly Parton Star Studded Tribute Being Planned: Naughty But Nice says Dolly Parton will allegedly get a star-studded tribute.  Sources say Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus and Beyoncé are being lined up for the event.  "Taylor, Miley, Beyoncé — Dolly crossed every genre and every generation. This could become one of the biggest musical tributes of all time."

Dolly Parton Airport Petition Tops 54,000 Signatures After Death:WZTV says a petition to rename Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton has gained renewed attention. Dolly died yesterday at age 80. The Change.org petition showed 54,322 signatures as of Tuesday afternoon to rename BNA to Dolly Parton International Airport.

Dolly Missed Her Late Husband: RadarOnline.com says Dolly Parton was allegedly drowning in grief after the death of her husband Carl Dean.  She pressed on with life after his death on March 3, 2025. A source says, "Carl’s death knocked the wind right out of her. She’s trying to rally herself, but most days she looks lost."

Collider magazine says Ryan Gosling is in the early stages of developing a live-action Flintstones movie for Warner Bros. The film will follow an adult Bamm-Bamm Rubble.

Variety magazine says a one-night-only celebration of the NBC show “30 Rock” will take place on October 11th at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The show will benefit The Boys and Girls Club of Harlem. Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, Tracy Morgan, Jane Krakowski and Jack McBrayer are set to appear.

Wealth Of Geeks says a ‘’How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days’’ sequel is in early development. Kate Hudson, who starred as Andie in the original, is attached to produce.   Paramount hopes to bring Hudson and Matthew McConaughey back, but neither actor has been cast yet.

Naughty But Nice says Hayden Panettiere’s mom  has allegedly moved to ban her on-again  off -again boyfriend Brian Hickerson from her funeral. Hickerson and his brother were there when Panettiere went into cardiac arrest. Authorities said there were no signs of foul play.   A source says, “Lesley is adamant Brian will not be welcome. She wants this to be about  Hayden not Brian, not their history and certainly not another circus surrounding her daughter.”

The Blast says Meghan Markle allegedly has a rude reputation among Montecito, California  housekeepers. This made it hard to hire staff for her home. Mandatory magazine says Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could move to Canada or Australia. A source tells the magazine, "They might suddenly go: 'Why don't we try Canada for a while? Why don't we try Australia?'"

Lisa Kudrow tells NPR that people stop her on the street and sing The Smelly Cat song from “Friends”. "Sometimes people will stop me and say, 'Sing Smelly Cat.' I don't want to do that. I really don't want to do that."

RadarOnline.com says Nicole Kidman is allegedly considering adoption after her divorce from Keith Urban. A source says, "Nicole has stepped into her most empowered chapter ever and realizes the world is truly her oyster. She has the means to do whatever she wants and that includes adding to her family. Nothing gives her more pleasure than being a mom and she's very serious about doing it again through adoption."

Page Six says Kylie Jenner allegedly plans to have kids with her boyfriend Timothée Chalamet. She is thinking about surrogacy. A source says, "Kylie isn't sure about surrogacy and wants to focus on her work and her kids for now."

North West wants to get a job at Starbucks next year when she turns 14.  She also says, quote, "Everyone's in love with boys, vaping and doing all kinds of bad stuff.  All I want is blue hair and piercings."

Glenn Close defended her "All's Fair" co-star Kim Kardashian against a hater.  She replied to a rude comment and said, quote, "I want you to know she is a KIND, funny, steady, smart, powerhouse of a woman and mother."

Cinemark and Regal theaters will have two new popcorn buckets for the re-release of "Avengers: Endgame" next month.  One is Iron Man's helmet, and the other is his Infinity Gauntlet.

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“Yellowstone” Hit With Copyright Lawsuit Over Alleged Stolen TV Concept

RadarOnline.com says Tom Cruise allegedly wants Nicole Kidman back for the Days of Thunder sequel.  A source says, "The buzz is Tom and the studio want it to happen, but this isn't 1990. Nicole is a powerful, big-time producer in her own right, and nobody can strong-arm her into a job she doesn't want to do."

The Blast says Jennifer Lopez has allegedly revealed her non-negotiable rules for suitors. She refuses to give men second chances, wants a partner who can match her ambition and lifestyle and wants to keep her love life private.  A source says, "Meeting men isn’t an issue for J.Lo; the challenge is meeting quality men. She has very high expectations about who she wants to share her life with,” explaining that her ideal partner should be “super successful, handsome, and at the top of their game in every way.”

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" is close to knocking "Titanic" out of the global Top 5.

"Choosin' Texas" has spent 19 weeks at #1 on the Hot 100.  Ella Langley's hit officially ties with "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" and "Old Town Road" to be the second-longest leading song in history. The longest-leading song is Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" with 22 weeks.  So "Choosin' Texas" needs to keep the streak for four weeks to break Mariah's record and set a new one.

Naughty But Nice says Prince Harry and Meghan Markle allegedly moved to Britain to give their kids Archie and Lilibet a British education.  A source says the visa issue in the United States is a cloud Harry cannot control.  Britain offers him certainty. "Harry isn’t running from America; Britain is his insurance policy."

Radar Online says Larry The Cable Guy was recently rushed to the hospital for appendicitis. The 63-year-old comedian had emergency surgery. He is back home and recovering. The health scare forced tapings of his new CBS series ‘’American Mayhem’’ to be postponed.

Take notice, Tom Cruise . . . Sydney Sweeney can ride on the outside of an airplane, too.

I bet you haven't seen "Kate & Allie" star Susan Saint James in a while.  Here she is, at 80 years old.

Remember when Orlando Bloom lifted up 7-year-old Dakota Fanning so she could reach the microphone at the Critics' Choice Awards?  She remembers it as a "peak achievement" in her life.

Taylor Sheridan, Paramount, and NBC Universal are all being sued by a writer who claims Sheridan stole her idea for a TV show and used it to create "Yellowstone". The writer says she submitted a pilot script, show bible, and pitch deck for a show called "Sovereign Nation" to Sheridan's reps in late 2016 and early 2017.  She says "Yellowstone" used her plot details and casting recommendations. She's seeking damages and profits tied to the alleged copyright infringement and wants to stop future and continued infringement. (For reference, "Yellowstone" premiered June 20th of 2018.)

TMZ says a routine back procedure will keep Simon Cowell away from America's Got Talent for several weeks. It is unclear who will fill in at the judges' table during his absence.

Whiskey Riff says Ella Langley shared a faith-filled message about chasing dreams during her sold-out show in Little Rock, Arkansas. She told the crowd that reading the Bible during a difficult break helped her focus on the blessings in her life. She encouraged fans to follow their own calling, saying, “If you feel that tug at your chest, you feel that tug at something that you want to do, do it. Let me tell you, it pays off.”

Radar Online says F1 race car driver Lewis Hamilton is starting to fall for Kim Kardashian. A source says, "In a couple of their recent vacation photos, Lewis’s eyes begin to soften when he looks at Kim, and his hands around her have become gentler. This showmance could be developing into a romance, and Kim and Lewis are perhaps dating, but they are certainly not emotionally attached or committed at this stage.”

Katey Sagal threw a party to celebrate 40 years of sobriety.

KKCB says Ella Langley recently wore a cheesehead hat during a concert in Green Bay, Wisconsin. She was showing her support for the Green Bay Packers.  Fans say the goofy hat will sell out fast.

KC says Travis Kelce gave two young Taylor Swift fans his game-worn gloves during a Chiefs preseason game in Tampa. The girls got Kelce’s attention from the stands as he waved before asking an equipment manager to bring them the yellow gloves. Both girls play flag football and are big fans of Kelce and Swift. The gloves had “Heights native” and “Killa Trav” printed inside.

The Blast says Dolly Parton allegedly plans to explore collaborating with companies that  create avatar performances. She canceled her Las Vegas residency due to health issues.  The project would use AI performances to let her perform for fans now and in the future.

Have you ever wondered how much alcohol is sold at a Morgan Wallen show?  To get an idea, he performed two shows at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina in June, and the numbers are in.  Any guesses? It was reported that 135,931 alcoholic beverages were sold, and a total of $2.1 million in net revenue from alcohol, food and beverage sales.

Radar Online says Brad Pitt's AA pals are allegedly  worried after his return to drinking. The 62-year-old actor says he now drinks in moderation after seven years of being sober. A source says, "Brad believes he understands himself much better now and has  established boundaries. Some of his AA friends simply don't share that confidence. They supported him through a period when complete abstinence became incredibly important to him, so naturally this is difficult for them to see."

The Daily Mail says former "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" star Pumpkin is upset that her OnlyFans account got her daughter rejected from a new school. Pumpkin was in the process of having her eight year-old daughter transferred to a private school when the application was suddenly rejected due to Pumpkin's racy OnlyFans account. She later posted on Facebook, "I was told that my social media does not align with their school. Excuse me, what? I was brought into an office and told that my daughter would not be accepted because of MY social media. Not hers. MINE!" The mother of four, whose real name is Lauryn Shannon, has also been touring strip clubs and performing raunchy live shows.

Anthony Michael Hall says he's still friends with Robert Downey Jr., more than 40 years after they met on the set of "Weird Science".

The Daily Mail says Bruce Wayne's mansion from "Batman Begins" is currently being assessed for real bats. The property has fallen into disrepair and the owner may possibly lose it if a licensed bat ecologist is not appointed. Recent photographs show cracked walls, broken windows and bat droppings. Three bat surveys must be completed by August of 2027 in order for the owner to be compliant.

Scotty McCreery tells Entertainment Now that he may slow down. "Yeah, the retirement thing doesn’t ever, I mean I’m only 32, I’ll be 33 here in a month or two, but I don’t, I don’t ponder retirement; I do ponder doing less shows on the road, and I think that’ll happen pretty soon; I love what I do, I love the band, I love touring, I love seeing the fans, I love the music, so I’ll never, I don’t, retirement, that word never crosses my mind, but slowing down a little bit does."

Jason Aldean teamed up with TrueTimber to create a clothing line called 10Stone.  The brand says it's, quote, "grounded in grit, family, faith and a deep respect for the outdoors."  10Stone is now sold at Walmart stores

The Hollywood Gossip says Sydney Sweeney's chemistry with Glen Powell allegedly bothers her music manager fiancé Scooter Braun. A source says, "Glen is persistently and consistently pinging Sydney and her team about finding a different project they could both work on. She isn’t showing much interest or urgency to get back to work with Glen. Scooter has more of an influence on Sydney than anybody right now. Be that as it may, Glen is a self-starter with his own reasonably successful side career as a writer and producer. If he wants to get back together with Sydney onscreen, it’s going to come down to him sitting down and writing something that is so good, she can’t say no to it!”

Kate Hudson is producing a sequel to "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days".  The goal is to have her and Matthew McConaughey return.

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