Motley Crue has released a powerful new version of their 1985 hit “Home Sweet Home”. . . but this time they enlisted the help of Dolly Parton. And it’s all for a great cause.  A portion of the proceeds will benefit Covenant House, an organization that supports youth facing homelessness by providing food, shelter, and care. This collaboration celebrates the 40th anniversary of the iconic power ballad, but it’s not Dolly’s first rock rodeo . . . she went full “Rockstar” on her 2023 album with legends like Paul McCartney, Mick Fleetwood, and Steve Perry. Motley Crue says having Dolly on the track is a “career high,” and Dolly called it an “honor and a joy.” (You can check out Dölly Crüe, here.)

Morgan Wallen kicked off his I’m the Problem Tour in style.  He doused the stage in (fake) lighter fluid while headlines from his past scandals flashed on the screen.  Then he held up a lighter and pretended to let it all burn. And he brought out a couple local celebrities during his walkup, as is his custom:  Texans legend Andre Johnson . . . and gambling legend, Mattress Mack.

Kacey Musgraves slipped and fell in Mexico and broke her rib.  She had to reschedule a show that was supposed to take place yesterday in Nashville.  She said she was, “So sorry for the inconvenience.”  But that she was, quote,”Thankful I didn’t smack my head.” The event she missed was called Sing for Science and it will be rescheduled for September 18th. Kacey says she’s, quote, “So sorry for the inconvenience.” We just hope she feels better soon. (You can check out pictures of the x-rays she posted here, and here.)

Luke Bryan’s voice went out in the middle of a show in Arkansas, but he soldiered on.  He said, “I don’t give a damn, I’m gonna refund everybody their tickets tonight and we’re going to keep doing the damn show, okay?” And it turned out to be so bad he cancelled his next two shows . . . due to “illness”.  Friday’s show in Dallas, Texas was rescheduled for September 12th.  And Saturday night’s show in Lafayette, Louisiana was rescheduled for September 11th.

The Blast says Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez have rented an entire island in Venice for their $7 million wedding. The couple’s extravagant celebration includes Bezos’s $500 million superyacht and exclusive use of the island’s amenities and transportation. San Giorgio Maggiore is off-limits to visitors. Activists are threatening to disrupt the wedding, with potential blockades. The wedding is going to take place sometime between tomorrow and June 29th.

According to the not-always-reliable British tabloids, Orlando Bloom felt the same way about Katy Perry’s space trip as the rest of us did. The Daily Mail says Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry’s relationship was allegedly on the rocks after her space trip and now they’re fighting over attending Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s wedding. A source says, ‘She does have prior commitments, but it goes deeper than that. Katy feels like they’re really her friends more than his, and yet he’s the one going to the wedding. And he’s insistent that he goes, which annoys her because he’s not particularly close to either of them. He complains about her going to space, and then wants to go to the wedding of the people who made it possible for her to do this in the first place. That’s difficult for her to accept. They’re already spiraling and now the wedding is another thing that they have to fight about.’ 

The Hollywood Reporter says Owen Wilson is reuniting with Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro for “Meet the Parents 4.” Teri Polo and Ariana Grande are also set to star in the upcoming comedy. The movie is set for release on November 25, 2026.

Pixar’s “Elio” set a record this weekend, but it’s not one the company can be proud of. With a $21 million box office take, “Elio” had the worst opening EVER for a Pixar movie. “How to Train Your Dragon” stayed at #1 at the box office this weekend, with $37 million.

Nick Cannon was asked to name all 12 of his children, and he blanked on the last two.  He also said the reason he has so many kids is because he has a “king complex.” Cannon has kids with six different women, including twins with Mariah Carey. (Check out a clip here.)

Newsweek magazine says Russell Crowe has landed a key role opposite Henry Cavill in the upcoming “Highlander” reboot. The film, directed by John Wick director Chad Stahelski, is set to start production in the Fall and is aiming for a release between 2027 and 2028. Stahelski plans to bring the story from the 1500s to present-day New York and Hong Kong.

E! News says Jussie Smollett recently proposed to his partner Jabari Redd. Redd accepted. The proposal was celebrated with family and friends expressing joy for the couple.  The engagement follows a turbulent time that saw Jussie in legal battles over an alleged fake hate crime incident. 

Jason Aldean gifted his wife, Brittany, with a squirrel house for her 38th birthday. It says “B’s Nuts” on the side. The solar-powered camera-equipped house is a cozy retreat for the furry creatures in the backyard of their Tennessee home. 

NBC says fans in Nashville can participate in a Blake Shelton look-a-like contest tomorrow at his Ole Red bar. The venue shared the fun news on Instagram.  “Fake it ’til you Blake it, y’all.  Come out to Ole Red Nashville on Tuesday, June 24 for our Blake Shelton Lookalike Contest, and you could take home some cash money or meet our Surprise Celebrity Judge! Check in starts at 11:30 a.m.!

Riley Green was recently doing an interview for MusicRow.com when he said he returns home often to stay inspired by his rural upbringing. “My farm is three and a half hours from Nashville… that’s where I find inspiration—on the farm, around my family and with the values I grew up with.”

Tinsel Town Talk – Mon 06/23/2025