Hallmark is teaming up with the Grand Ole Opry for a brand-new holiday movie called, “A Grand Ole Opry Christmas”.  The film will feature new original music from Brad Paisley, who’s also writing this year’s official Countdown to Christmas anthem. It will premiere during Hallmark Channel’s 16th annual Countdown to Christmas. The partnership also includes a special line of Opry-themed Hallmark gifts.  Those will hit shelves later this year.

Zach Top is one of the best new singers in all of country music.  But he’s also causing a little bit of family drama, too. John Osborne of Brothers Osborne just shared a voicemail from his mom and said that Zach Top has replaced them as her favorite.  But it’s understandable.  Everybody loves Zach Top. But here’s the crazy part.  His sister Natalie actually discovered Zach and signed him to his record deal.  So yes, the family connection runs deep . . . but it sounds like Mom has chosen her new favorite. (You can check out the voicemail from John’s mom, here.)  Here’s what the voicemail said.  “Hey John, have you played with Zach Top yet? If you haven’t, I’d like to have one of his records.  Alrighty, love you, bye.”

BroBible says Jeff Bezos allegedly wants his wife, Lauren Sanchez, to star in the next Bond movie despite her lack of acting experience. An insider reveals, “He’s obsessed. Jeff wants her on screen, period. She’s not an actress. But she’s Jeff’s muse, and when you spend $8 billion, you get what you want. Insiders say that the studio and producers are interested in casting a British actor under the age of 30, with Jacob Elordi (Saltburn), Tom Holland (Spider-Man) and Harris Dickinson (Babygirl) at the top of the list.’’

Luke Bryan won’t work on Fridays because his son Bo is playing high school football.  Luke needs to take that time off if he wants to spend quality time with him.  He said, “Bo has been driving, so we don’t see him as much anymore.” It’s not like Luke is hurting for money, so it’s not that big of a deal to miss out on Friday shows . . . But it’s still pretty cool seeing a celebrity put his family first.

Is “Camp Rock 3” happening or is Joe Jonas just teasing fans?

Martha Stewart has officially denied reports that Bravo is pursuing her to join a new season of The Real Housewives of New York City (RHONY). Despite speculation and a Page Six source suggesting Stewart was in talks with Andy Cohen to become a Housewife, her representative, Susan Magrino, firmly dismissed the rumor—stating, “not Martha,” and that Stewart is “not a Housewife.” Bravo also confirmed the report is untrue. Although Stewart has appeared on Cohen’s Watch What Happens Live and recently launched a skincare line called Elm Biosciences, she has expressed no interest in joining the RHONY cast. Meanwhile, other possible additions to the upcoming season include “Summer House” stars Paige DeSorbo and Lindsay Hubbard, whom current cast member Jessel Taank praised for their strong personalities and familiarity with the Bravo network.

Off screen, the sea has no master. Jason Momoa says a near-death experience while surfing made him quit smoking. 

A cryptic Instagram post by Ryan Reynolds—showing a red “A” graffitied over the Avengers logo—has triggered speculation among fans that Deadpool might appear in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, slated for December 18, 2026. While only Channing Tatum’s Gambit has been confirmed for the film, the return of multiple actors from the Fox-era X-Men franchise, including Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, and others, suggests an all-out mutant crossover. Reynolds and Marvel Studios have offered no official confirmation regarding Deadpool’s involvement, leaving fans eagerly theorizing.

Check out the trailer for “Only Murders in the Building” Season 5.  It premieres September 9th on Hulu.

Tinsel Town Talk –Fri 08/15/2025