Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton are teaming up for a brand-new duet called “A Song to Sing” . . . and it drops this Friday.  The two teased the collab on socials with a retro-style heart graphic, but kept most details under wraps. It’s not their first time working together either . . . She co-wrote Chris’ song “What Am I Gonna Do” in 2023. And both of them are keeping busy as usual.  Chris is out on his All-American Road Show Tour, while Miranda’s hitting the road with Morgan Wallen.

Richard Simmons is getting one final standing ovation — this time from collectors and fans around the world as his personal items are hitting the auction block, including bedazzled tank tops. 

Scarlett Johansson has just been named the highest-grossing lead actor in Hollywood history, thanks to the fantastic opening of “Jurassic World Rebirth”. And she surpassed two of her former Marvel co-stars on her way to the top. Movies where she stars have made $14.8 billion.  She’s followed by two of her MCU co-stars, Samuel L. Jackson and Robert Downey Jr.

Sam Hunt and his wife have welcomed their third child, a boy named Weyman Allen Hunt. He was born in May.  The couple’s oldest child is Lucy Louise, born in 2022, followed by Lowry Lee in 2023. 

Barack Obama is doing a show at London’s O2 Arena in September, and VIP tickets go for as much as $2,440.  That’s more than twice what Beyoncé charged for VIP tickets to her recent Cowboy Carter shows. The VIP package includes a photo op, a commemorative ticket, a copy of Obama’s memoir, “A Promised Land”, premium seating, and post-show access to a private club with a bar and live music. FYI, Obama has a second show two days later, on September 26th, at Dublin’s 3Arena.

TMZ says Tim Tebow has welcomed his first child with wife Demi-Leigh. Their baby girl was born over the weekend and is happy and healthy. Demi-Leigh expressed gratitude for the medical team and the support received.

Josh Ross tells CountryNow.com that Nashville’s growing diversity inspired him creatively. “Country music is still strong here, which is really awesome, but people are also expanding out of country, and that’s allowing a whole new wave of people to make music that has undertones of country, whether that’s pop country or another variation of country. It’s really opened the door up. It’s a really interesting time, and I’m just glad to be a part of it.”

Sam Hunt and his wife have welcomed their third child, a boy named Weyman Allen Hunt. He was born in May.  The couple’s oldest child is Lucy Louise, born in 2022, followed by Lowry Lee in 2023. 

Blake Shelton tells CBS that if he wasn’t a musician, he’d still be “roofin’ houses.” “I’d probably still be roofin’ houses. That’s what I was doing before. I blocked that out of my mind. I’d have to relearn now.” 

Celebrity Insider says Mark Hamill, known for his role as Luke Skywalker, has had a star named after him. Hamill expressed gratitude for the unique gift. Neon, the movie studio behind his new film, “The Life Of Chuck”, paid for the unique naming.

Naughty But Nice says Kelly Clarkson’s talk show may not return this Fall. A source says, “It’s unlikely. Kelly’s not in a good place right now. She’s completely overwhelmed. She had a breakdown. This isn’t just vocal strain. Kelly’s been pushed too far — juggling the talk show, her music, parenting, and this residency. It finally caught up to her. She doesn’t need another season. She needs rest.”

Page Six says Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom recently reunited on Jeff Bezos’ yacht in Italy. The ex-couple enjoyed the sun with their daughter Daisy. They then indulged in ice cream in Capri, and showed off their co-parenting skills.  A source says, “They proved they can still keep things cool post-split.”

Tinsel Town Talk – Tue 07/08/2025