Did you know Dierks Bentley is a part-time UFO investigator? He recently went on Instagram to share a late-night sighting that had him scratching his head. In the clip, a glowing light hovers way up in the sky . . . and then fades into darkness. He’s asking fans to confirm if what he was seeing was legit.

Country Now says Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood are returning to judge the 2026 season of American Idol. Auditions start today.

The Daily Mail says Elizabeth Hurley had fans buzzing after revealing Billy Ray Cyrus‘ unique nickname in a birthday tribute. The couple looked very in love in an Instagram post. Some fans were puzzled by his “Squirrel Man” nickname.

Miley Cyrus wrote Billy Ray Cyrus a song for his 64th birthday.  It’s called “Secrets” and it features Lindsey Buckingham and Mick Fleetwood from Fleetwood Mac. (You can see Billy Ray’s post and listen to Miley’s new song here.)

Morgan Wallen recently played two shows in Foxborough, Massachusetts.  The best part was the Boston-exclusive tour poster . . . Morgan was cosplaying as Paul Revere. Morgan circa 1775, holding a lantern on horseback, is a pretty cool look. The poster will surely become a collector’s item.  Plus, now everyone is calling Morgan the “Founding Daddy”.

Macaulay Culkin will celebrate the 35th anniversary of “Home Alone” with a nine-city tour.  He’ll screen the movie, then do a Q&A. He promises terrible trivia questions and many Joe Pesci stories.

Deadline Hollywood says Matthew McConaughey and Cole Hauser are going to star in a football drama for Netflix. It revolves around two brothers

Russell Dickerson tells Country Living magazine that being “famous at home” is more meaningful than fame anywhere else. “When I run through the door, I want it to feel like a celebrity just walked in. ‘Daddy, daddy!’ You know? … Having a family that’s just so excited to have [me] back every time we come off the road is the most important, and the greatest feeling in the world.”

Scotty McCreery tells CountryNow.com that being a father brought a whole new perspective on priorities. “It’s been the best. I feel like your priorities change, everything changes. … It’s like, ‘No, what are we doing with Avery? … and kind of come into his self and get his own little personality, it’s just so rewarding, and so cool to watch as a dad.”

Jelly Roll was recently doing an interview with People magazine when he once again said he hopes to sky-dive with his wife once he reaches his next weight-loss goal. “I’m going to lose another 100 pounds and go skydiving in Sweden with my wife! I don’t know if it’s a good idea or not, but that’s what we’re planning!”

Lainey Wilson says her fiance Duck Hodges talked her out of buying a jet ski.  Parade Magazine quotes her as saying, “Me and Duck were actually at a place called Moby Dickys, which is our favorite restaurant ever, it’s on the water and it’s actually where we had our first date. I saw somebody drive up on a jet ski, and I was like, ‘We gon’ get a jet ski, today, we gettin’ a jet ski.’ By the time I finished the beer, he [Duck] had already talked me out of it. I was ready to do something crazy, I was ready to get a turquoise jet ski. He was like ‘You’re not gonna be here to ride it.’ Anyway, long story short, I thought about it but it didn’t happen.”

Shaboozey tells People magazine that he cherishes slowing down and sometimes misses doing absolutely nothing. “I definitely wouldn’t call myself a workaholic. I definitely like my quiet and calm moments. I miss doing nothing sometimes.”

Bailey Zimmerman tells CountryNow.com that he calls up his father when he needs advice. “I called my dad. I said “My bills are paid, everybody’s eating good — things are amazing. And still I’m worrying about things I shouldn’t be worried about.” He said, “You can’t take back what you did yesterday, and every day is a new day.” That chilled me out. Then he said he didn’t learn that until he was 45.”

Geo TV, citing Radar Online, claims Jennifer Lopez is allegedly in a panic because her record label, BMG, may drop her due to poor album sales.  An insider reveals, “She can’t believe this is happening to her. She can’t seem to win no matter what she does and it’s bumming her out. It was a one-album deal, and the company was disappointed with sales and opted to part ways with her. She’s demanding they find another way to release her music – she’ll even go independent if that’s what it takes.’’

Naughty But Nice says Kelly Clarkson has allegedly turned to a psychic for guidance following her ex-husband’s death. A source says, “Kelly is desperate for clarity. Their divorce was ugly, and she’s been carrying so much guilt. Now that Brandon is gone, she wants guidance on how to move forward — for herself and her kids. She keeps asking if all the stress of the fighting and financial pressure somehow added to his decline. She’s looking for signs that she can finally let go of that guilt. She’s leaning into spirituality now — anything that keeps her strong. For Kelly, music and faith have always been her anchor. This time, she’s turning to the spiritual world for answers she never thought she’d seek.”

The Globe says Kelly Clarkson is allegedly understanding of her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock dating her former assistant. A source reveals, “Brandon chose to move on with someone Kelly knew and trusted, and that just adds to the person he ended up being to her. He was a great father, but wasn’t a great husband.”

RadarOnline.com says Tom Cruise is allegedly preparing a detailed prenup for girlfriend Ana de Armas. An insider reveals, “He’s a control freak and micromanages every detail of his life. Anyone close to him always has loads of paperwork to sign as far as NDAs and that sort of thing, but marriage takes it to a new level. The plan is to have it ready before he even pops the question. Once she says yes, the paperwork is right there – ready to go. He expects her to sign it without any drama, so that it’s out of the way before they even announce the engagement. He’s crazy about Ana, but he’s been burned before and feels the need to protect himself. Tom is not looking to pressure Ana into any sort of shady agreement. He just wants it to be very thorough.”

Geo TV says Austin Butler is open to appearing in the upcoming James Bond movie, but dismissed the idea of playing Bond himself. “No calls as far as James Bond goes but I don’t think that would be a good idea for me to play Bond, I’m an American, I can do an accent, but that would be kind of sacrilegious. Villain? That would be alright. I’d do that.’’

Naughty but Nice says Prince Harry allegedly seeks constant validation from Meghan Markle about his looks. A source says, “Harry needs constant reassurance that he’s attractive. He’ll straight-up ask Meghan, ‘Do you think I’m good-looking?’ It’s a daily thing. He thrives on compliments. Meghan calls him her Fox because it’s a safe way to sell him as her heartthrob. Whenever Harry feels insecure, Meghan builds him back up. He needs to be told he’s handsome, that people still see him as desirable. Without those words, he spirals.”

SKJ News says Cameron Diaz will allegedly not return for the sequel to ‘’My Best Friend’s Wedding.’’ Sony is working on the follow-up, but Diaz has no interest. A source says, “Cameron is not doing it. She’s done with Hollywood. They’ve tried everything — calls, messages, even looping in mutual friends — but Cameron just won’t bite.”

Radar Online claims Cameron Diaz’s Hollywood comeback is allegedly sparking a feud with Jennifer Aniston. An insider says, “This is ruffling a lot of feathers. Cameron made such a big deal about retiring and saying she was done with acting. Now here she is backtracking and doing this big comeback thing and getting so much attention for it. People are resentful and accusing her of gaming the system since she’s suddenly the new flavor in town all over again. Jen is definitely feeling the heat. She and Cameron have always gone up for the same parts. There’s a lot of history between them.”

Tinsel Town Talk –Tue 08/26/2025