Ella Langley is on top of the music world. This week, “Choosin’ Texas” rose to #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100. This makes Ella just the seventh woman in history to top the all-genre chart with a country song. That elite list includes Dolly Parton, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, Kacey Musgraves, Jeannie C. Riley . . . and Beyoncé. On top of that, Ella is now the first female artist ever to hold the #1 spots on the Hot Country Songs chart, Country Airplay, and the Hot 100 at the same time. The song was released back on October 7th, and it has been on a tear ever since. “Choosin’ Texas” also became the fastest solo female song to hit the Top 10 on country radio this decade.
Savannah Guthrie posted a new video yesterday hoping that someone in the public knows something that could help in the search for her mother. According to a ransom note, Savannah Guthrie’s family was supposed to pay her mother’s alleged abductors $4 million in Bitcoin if paid by Feb 5, which would increase to $6 million if not paid. It doesn’t appear that they did so. The ransom note was sent to a pair of Arizona TV stations.
The Irish Mirror says Catherine O’Hara’s official cause of death was pulmonary embolism with rectal cancer as the underlying issue. O’Hara, known for being the Home Alone Mom, passed away following a medical emergency in Los Angeles.
“Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette” will premiere on February 12th on FX and Hulu. The historical drama follows the lives and love story of John F. Kennedy Jr. (Paul Anthony Kelly) and Carolyn Bessette (Sarah Pidgeon). Kennedy Jr. was the closest thing to American royalty. The country watched him grow from a boy to a beloved bachelor and media sensation. Bessette was a star in her own right. Fiercely independent and with a singular style, she rose from being a sales assistant to an executive at Calvin Klein and became a trusted confidante of its eponymous founder. Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette charts the complex and heartbreaking journey of a couple whose private love became a national obsession.
Cody Johnson just confirmed a long-awaited collaboration with Luke Combs. It sounds like the song will be on Cody’s next album.
Parade Magazine says Dirty Dancing star Jennifer Gray has named her new puppy after Bad Bunny. The puppy’s name is Benito.
Blake Garrett, a former child actor from the 2006 movie “How to Eat Fried Worms”, passed away at the age of 33.
The NY Post says Tom Brady has been sporting a rare $500,000 watch. The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar was crafted in cobalt-hued ceramic.
Retail Dive says Eddie Bauer has filed for bankruptcy. They are closing all 175 locations. The brand’s e-commerce and wholesale operations are not affected by the Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Sales declines, supply chain issues, and tariff uncertainty contributed to the filing.
Morgan Wallen tells People magazine that he enjoys seeing his son’s strong personality show up in everyday moments. “He’s got a little sass. He doesn’t take any guff. I like that spunk.”
Shaboozey tells Billboard magazine that he enjoys a good campfire with friends. “I love the city, but I also love sitting in a field by a campfire surrounded by my friends. I’m just as happy sitting outside with friends and food as I am anywhere else.”
Jelly Roll was doing an interview for a recent edition of People magazine when he said he enjoys quiet moments at home more than big events these days. “My favorite nights are just hanging out with my family. I would choose hanging with my wife and daughter over going out to a club or something every time.”
HARDY tells CountryNow.com that he and his wife want to raise their daughter without screens. “I’m just an old soul and I’m old school in a lot of ways. And Caleigh, I wouldn’t say she’s old school, but she has a very good head on her shoulders as far as being prepared and knowing how easy it is to give a kid an iPad just for them to shut up and just be quiet in the corner. And we both just have a really good head on our shoulders about that. And so we are prepared to not let that happen in the future. I’m really excited for that…falling down, getting hurt, all the stuff that we did and we turned out alright.”
Justin Moore tells CMT that feeding his large family has become surprisingly expensive. “I think our grocery bill is like … ’cause there’s 6 of us, ya know? Two teenagers. My 10-year-old daughter eats more than anybody. I think our grocery bill is $500 every week.”
Thomas Rhett tells CountryNow.com that family life at home can be chaotic. “Our house is loud from the time everybody wakes up to the time everybody goes to bed, but I wouldn’t trade that noise for anything.”
Radar Online says Mike Myers is allegedly turning down massive offers for another ‘Austin Powers’ movie. A source says, “Hollywood needs a new Austin Powers movie more than ever – and so do the numerous financial participants who have an interest in the franchise. People still quote these movies and relive their favorite scenes. It’s been almost 25 years since the last Austin Powers, and Mike has already made tens of millions of dollars from the franchise. He still makes a fortune from Halloween costumes alone. He doesn’t need the Austin Powers money right now. He has an easy life, and he wants to focus on being a great dad to his young kids. It’s as simple as that.”
RadarOnline.com claims Jennifer Aniston allegedly plans to tie the knot with Jim Curtis after just six months. An insider says, “Jen and Jim will 100 percent get engaged, it’s just a question of when. If he proposes any day now, that would be no surprise at all. She cares far more about the marriage than a ring or a dress or even the wedding. Jen will want a proper party where everyone can kick back and celebrate. A comfortable, fun event with great music and great food.”
Naughty But Nice says Meghan Markle’s former best friend, Jessica Mulroney, is allegedly being offered $1 million for a tell-all book. A publishing source reveals, “Jessica has absolutely nothing left to lose. Meghan cut her off years ago. The friendship is dead. The loyalty went with it. She saw everything. And she remembers all of it. This wouldn’t be vague. It would be specific, personal, and deeply uncomfortable. If she talks. Meghan won’t like what she hears.”
Iconic Auctioneers says Tom Cruise’s ‘Mission Impossible’ Jeep, used in the 2025 film “The Final Reckoning,” is being auctioned off. It is expected to fetch between $34,159 and $68,320. Cruise drove the Wrangler Rubicon which has safety features like a roll cage and fire suppression system.
The News International says Kaley Cuoco’s fiancé, Tom Pelphrey, sleeps in a separate room due to their different schedules. She says, “He writes at night. He reads, It’s his quiet time. So he’s up late and wakes up late on a non-working day. We established this from day one. I go to bed early, and I wake up early. We’re totally on different sleeping schedules. He was like, ‘I can’t do this anymore.’ And I’m like, ‘I understand.’ So he started sleeping in the guest room. Game changer. It works great for us. We’re, like, so much happier.”
The Daily Mail says a remote island in the northern Bahamas, once owned by Shakira, is now listed for sale for $30 million. Bonds Cay, purchased by the singer in 2006 for $15 million, features turquoise blue waters, white sand beaches, and ample development potential. The property offers privacy and stunning views, making it a rare find in the Bahamas.
New Idea magazine says Barry Williams, famous for playing Greg Brady on “The Brady Bunch”, is definitely interested in reuniting with his former castmates for a reboot. He says, “One of our producers, Lloyd J. Schwartz, says, ‘The Brady Bunch is a lot of things, dead isn’t one of them’. There’s always talk and things, it’s just trying to find the right timing. I love my Brady mates, we still carry on our relationships and are all still friends.” Lloyd says, “We had talked to CBS about it, and I think we were going to go through Adam Sandler’s company. I had read in the paper—or maybe online—that Florence was dating men in their 50s while she was in her 80s. So, I thought, ‘Wouldn’t that be interesting?’ In the show we were developing, Mike Brady had passed away, and Carol ends up marrying one of Greg’s friends. I called her and said, ‘I’m going to take a page out of your life here.’ She was entirely in favor of it.”
The betting experts at OLBG say there is a 50% chance Taylor Swift chooses her childhood friend, Abigail Anderson, as her Maid of Honor. The betting site says there is a 25% chance that Vera Wang designs Swift’s wedding dress.
