Post Malone and Jelly Roll are in the middle of their Big [Butt] Stadium Tour.  And Posty just met someone on tour that is VERY special:  Jelly Roll’s mom. Her name is Donna DeFord, and she was very excited to meet Post.  And mostly hoping that he would sign her CD. She even brought her own felt pen for the occasion. (You can watch the video, here.)

And this is why I love Steve Carell. He gave the commencement speech at Northwestern University, and paused for a “mid-commencement address dance break.”

The NY Post says 70 year-old Kelsey Grammer and his wife, Kayte Walsh, are expecting their fourth child together. The unexpected pregnancy has reignited their marriage. Grammer is looking forward to embracing hands-on parenting. This will be his eighth child.  A source says, “Kelsey is thrilled to finally have time to fully enjoy being a father all over again. He’s been incredibly supportive of Kayte throughout this pregnancy, which, though unexpected, has reignited a spark in their marriage that they both needed. After giving Frasier one last go, he has hung his hat up on that character and is ready for the next phase of his life. He is looking forward to embracing the hands-on parenting he missed in the past.”

Jeff Gordon tells Road & Track that Tom Cruise has confirmed “Days of Thunder 2” is in the works. “I mean, all I can say is… I’ve known Tom for many years and was on set this past year for ‘Mission: Impossible,’ and then I went to the premiere. And the first word out of his mouth is, ‘We’re doing it. We’re doing Days of Thunder 2.’”

Food Network star Anne Burrell has died.  TMZ says it was cardiac arrest.  She was only 55.

Parade Magazine says Jason Aldean’s new wine line, Melorosa, is going to be served on the Princess Cruise ship line. Jason started the wine line with his sister, Kasi, and brother-in-law, Chuck Wicks.

AV Club says Tom Cruise is receiving an honorary Academy Award for his work as an actor.  It will be presented at the Governor’s Awards in November. Cruise is a four-time Academy Award nominee 

The Daily Mail says Tom Cruise allegedly exploded at the idea of using AI to bring back Val Kilmer for ‘’Top Gun 3’’. Cruise, a perfectionist, reportedly found the proposition insulting to Kilmer’s legacy. He is determined not to disappoint fans by introducing AI and will preserve the memories of Kilmer’s final appearance in ‘’Top Gun: Maverick.’’

TMZ says Conor McGregor was caught on video throwing punches at a club patron in Ibiza.  The incident occurred at the Pacha nightclub around 6 AM. McGregor’s actions led to the patron being kicked out of the venue.

The Daily Breeze says Food Network star Anne Burrell  has passed away at age 55. She died in her Brooklyn home. Burrell was known for her vibrant personality on shows like “Worst Cooks in America.” Her family describes her as a warm and loving soul who touched millions worldwide. 

TMZ says Orlando Bloom is set to attend Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s wedding in Italy alone.  A source says Katy’s tour clashes with the wedding dates.

Lainey Wilson’s Country Music Hall of Fame exhibit,  “Lainey Wilson: Tough as Nails,”  debuts next month in Nashville. She says, “It’s a dream come true to have my own exhibit in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, and such an incredible honor to be included next to so many of my heroes and legendary artists. These past few years have been a complete whirlwind, and it’s going to be really amazing to see the whole journey captured in the exhibit, along with some special items from growing up in Louisiana. I can’t wait to see how it turned out and for my family, friends and fans to check it out.”

People magazine says Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO received positive news about their IVF journey. She posted a video of herself crying along with the caption, “When you just got the call you’ve been waiting on for 5 months since this ivf journey started,” she wrote. “All the tears, the hopelessness & the struggle, God finally said, ‘Here.’” 

Tinsel Town Talk – Wed 06/18/2025