Brad Pitt has made a lot of amazing movies that’ll stand the test of time.  But the biggest movie he’s ever been in, he was only in for ONE SECOND. Can you guess what it is? It’s Deadpool 2.  It made $786 million at the box office. Brad had a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it cameo as The Vanisher . . . a superhero that Deadpool isn’t even sure really exists, because he’s invisible, and he doesn’t talk. But it turns out he IS real, because we see him briefly when he jumps from a plane, lands on some power lines, and is electrocuted to death. (Here’s the clip.)

The Grand Ole Opry canceled tickets for Saturday night . . . but they were still on the air with a mix of live and pre-recorded performances.  In nearly 100 years, the Opry has never missed a Saturday night show. That’s more than 5,000 straight Saturday nights.

Newsweek magazine says Flavor Flav is now the official hype man for Team USA’s bobsled and skeleton squads. The rapper, known for supporting the U.S. women’s water polo team, even plans to train with hopes of qualifying for the skeleton team. The Winter Olympics start on February 6th

Natasha Lyonne announced that she’s relapsed after years in her sobriety journey.  In the mid-2000s she shared her addiction struggles with alcohol and heroin. Recovery is a lifelong process. “Bambo” is the name of the movie she’s writing and directing.  It’s about a Brooklyn-born boxing promoter in the ’80s, who tries and fails to become the next Don King.  She quickly became one of my favorite actresses as Nicky Nichols in Orange is the New Black.

 

Radar Online says Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau have taken their romance to the next level by introducing their kids to each other. A source says, “Katy’s daughter, Daisy, has spent time around Justin. And his three kids – Xavier, Ella-Grace and Hadrien – have met Katy. It was warm. It was easy. The kids clicked instantly. They both have this sparkle. It’s like they recognize something in each other.”

Chris Pratt tells Complex magazine that he sent a picture of himself as Batman to DC’s James Gunn but received a laugh in response. “I sent a picture of myself with a Batman mask on to James. It was actually… I did it in Photoshop. And he just said, ‘Haha.’ So, I think it’s safe to say that I’m not going to be Batman. I don’t know how to do it anyway. There’s been so many Batmans! Like, what do you do? … It was never an option, and also, I don’t think I would be right for that. … That’s really tough.”

RadarOnline.com claims Jennifer Aniston is allegedly intensifying her workout routine as she prepares to marry Jim Curtis. An insider says, “Among their friends, it’s widely understood that a wedding is very much on the horizon this year. Jennifer and Jim don’t shy away from talking about it, and there’s a strong belief that they could skip a traditional ceremony altogether – possibly slipping away to elope around her birthday – before hosting a low-key celebration at home for those closest to them. She has clearly intensified everything she’s doing. There’s a real sense that she’s pushing herself harder than before because she wants to look and feel absolutely perfect standing beside Jim on their wedding day, and that goal is driving just how demanding her schedule has become.”

The News International says Taylor Swift allegedly changed her phone number due to her private messages with Blake Lively being exposed. A source reveals, “Taylor needed to set boundaries and protect her peace. She’s very private and doesn’t take kindly to people overstepping. This wasn’t petty or dramatic — it was about reclaiming control over her life. She had to make sure her friends knew her new number so she could stay connected on her terms. Taylor’s circle is very tight. She values her personal space, and when things get messy, she shuts it down fast. Changing her number was the cleanest way to do that. Even superstar friendships have boundaries, and Taylor is not afraid to enforce them. This was a full reset. She’s in charge of who can reach her and when — and that’s how she keeps her sanity in Hollywood.”

RadarOnline.com claims Vanna White allegedly contemplated leaving ‘Wheel of Fortune’ after Pat Sajak’s retirement but decided to stay. She says,  “When Pat decided he was going to retire, I had to make a decision. Working with someone for that long, I felt like I should maybe go with him. But I thought hard and thought, ‘You know what? I’m just not ready to retire yet. I’m having fun. I feel good. I feel healthy.’ So, at this point, it’s one year at a time.”

RadarOnline.com claims Kim and Khloé Kardashian are planning to save Britney Spears and turn her into a billion-dollar brand. A source says, “Kim and Khloe feel strongly that people still fail to grasp just how valuable Britney’s name and story are. In their view, she has never truly been in a position to capitalize on the fame she built, and much of the wealth generated around her has benefited everyone but her. They believe that bringing her into their reality world and reshaping her public narrative could unlock a staggering commercial opportunity – and possibly billions in revenue.”

RadarOnline.com says Jennifer Lopez allegedly underwent cosmetic procedures in order to  maintain her stunning looks. A source says, “She’s had a lot of setbacks in recent weeks, so this has done her a world of good and given her reams of confidence, and she’s not stopping there. She has lots more she wants to do. She’s been on a self-improvement mission since – and the results are very evident. She’s back in top shape and her skin looks incredible.’’

Paris Hilton is getting behind a bill that would allow victims of deepfake porn to sue the creators and distributors.  She says, quote, “Deepfake pornography has become an epidemic . . . Victims deserve justice.” She teamed up with Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to encourage the passage of the DEFIANCE Act.

Us Weekly claims Megan Moroney and Riley Green allegedly had a brief romance that ended amicably. A source says, “Megan and Riley were seeing each other for about three months last Summer. Neither of them wanted anything too serious. Riley likes to keep his fans guessing about his love life because it keeps them talking about him.”

Lainey Wilson tells American Songwriter that she’d love to collaborate with Eric Church and Miley Cyrus.  “When it comes to country, I’d love to do something with Chris Stapleton, Eric Church, the list goes on and on. I always say Miley, and I’m going to keep saying it until we do something together.’’

OK! Magazine says Keith Urban and Jennifer Lopez are allegedly finding solace in each other following their recent divorces. Friends reveal, “She felt a real urge to reach out and see how he was coping, simply to let him know he wasn’t alone. When her own marriage fell apart, the messages of support she received stayed with her, and she hasn’t forgotten how much that compassion mattered. They are acting as each other’s comfort blanket. Keith has genuinely appreciated the warmth and understanding Jennifer has shown him. At a time when many people have instinctively taken Nicole’s side, her willingness to offer support has felt especially meaningful. She believes he is fundamentally a good person and has been deeply troubled by what she sees as unfair and damaging attacks on his character.”

HARDY tells CountryNow.com that life now revolves around his daughter Rosie and has shifted completely to family first. “It just seems like your life is just like, you just find time to do what you want to do now because just not about, I mean it literally, it’s not about you. Every single thing from literally… I noticed this other day, it’s like, do I have time to go take a leak all the way to, how many shows should I play next year? And everything in between. It literally all revolves around having a little kid. It’s crazy.”

Ella Langley was doing an interview for a recent edition of Billboard magazine when she said her earliest musical memory shows she always knew music was her life. “My mom tells a story where my grandpa sits down at the piano and we’re going to do ‘Amazing Grace,’ and my mom’s trying to help me with the microphone and I’m 3 years old, and I’m like, ‘I got it. I know how to do it,’ and everyone in church is laughing.”

Jason Aldean tells CountryNow.com that his approach with his children is to raise them right and then let them choose their own paths in life. “I think you just sort of raise your kids right, or try to do it the best how and instill certain things in ’em and you got to let ’em chase what they’re going to chase … If they want to be a doctor, that’s cool too … As long as they’re happy and it’s what they want to do, I really don’t care.”