Pete Davidson will appear on the Season 17 premiere of “Shark Tank”.  But not as a shark.  He’s got something to sell.  And that something is . . . SOCKS, apparently the perfect everyday sock. Pete is involved with a company called DoubleSoul, and he and an exec offer the Sharks 4% of the company, in exchange for $500,000. There’s no word if anyone bites.  You can find out when the episode airs on Wednesday, September 24. preview clip

Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather will fight each other!!!  They’ve signed a deal for an exhibition match this spring. Tyson himself said he never thought it would happen, calling it “as unpredictable as it gets,” and even joked it could be detrimental to Floyd’s health. The fight won’t mess with Mayweather’s spotless 50-0 record since it’s just for show, but still—48-year-old Mayweather stepping in the ring with 59-year-old Tyson?

Rainn Wilson says he might leave acting behind to become a death doula—helping people through life’s final transition with care and dignity. He sees it as a “birth into the next phase of existence.”

The Kelce brothers’  Garage Beer company is now worth $200 million. Jason and Travis make light beer and are now taking on investors to expand

Miranda Lambert just announced that she’ll be playing in the 45th annual Ryder Cup Celebrity Match later this month.  But here’s the kicker, she said she’s only played 22 holes of golf in her life. (You can check out Miranda’s golf skills here.)

Meanwhile…. ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ star Frankie Muniz recently fractured his wrist after falling off a ladder while changing batteries. The actor turned NASCAR driver will be out of racing for 6-8 weeks. Muniz expressed gratitude for the support he’s received during his recovery.

ABC has announced the ladies who’ll compete on the new season of “The Golden Bachelor”.  The youngest is 58 . . . there are four in their 70s . . . and the rest of the women are in their 60s. The new season kicks off Wednesday, September 24th on ABC. (Meet all the ladies, and check out a trailer, here.)

TMZ says Floyd Mayweather and Mike Tyson have agreed to a fight in the Spring of 2026. Tyson expressed surprise that the fight is happening and believes it will be detrimental to Mayweather’s health.  Mayweather stated that no fighter can tarnish his legacy and is ready to give the fans a legendary exhibition match.

Chase Matthew tells Music Mayhem magazine that he bought his father’s former car for him when he first started making money. ““My dad had had this car since he was 19 years old. And during his divorce in 2017, he had to sell that car. And so I remember my manager and co-owner of Holler Boy Records Big Snap asking me, He’s like, ‘What’s the first thing you want to do when you get your first music check?’ I said, ‘I want to go buy that old car back for my dad.’ And we did it.””

Foreigner is campaigning for their next gig.  They want to play Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding. They posted an “open letter” on Instagram in Taylor’s “The Life of a Showgirl” color scheme . . . saying, quote, “Dear Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, we know what love is.  We spent 40 years figuring it out . . . and now you guys have too. “Please accept this as our formal offer to be your wedding band.  Best wishes, Foreigner.”

Jackson Dean tells CountryNow.com that his passion for music sparked during a family hardship. “Seventh grade, our house burnt to the ground, and when we were rebuilding it I would sit up there at night and just kind of mess around and play guitars and watch people’s hands on YouTube, and try to figure out how to play songs that I really wanted to learn how to play.”

Lainey Wilson says she’s been offered numerous acting opportunities, including roles as a musician and writer for shows.

Dierks Bentley tells OK! Magazine that he and his wife, Cassidy, haven’t slept in the same bed in 20 years. “I’m the world’s most horrible sleeper. I have to be positioned exactly the correct way in order to catch some Z’s. My wife will be like, how’d you sleep last night? And we don’t sleep in the same room right now anymore. I decided to separate church and state and I got rid of our bed and I’ve got two platform beds and two box springs and two mattresses. I have my own duvet, she has her duvet, there’s a clear line. You can see the floor between her bed and mine.”

Russell Dickerson tells Muscle and Fitness magazine that he is ripped and shredded because he works out on a regular basis and watches what he eats. “I definitely dove in January, February, March, before we started touring. And I went pretty hard—cut out drinking, and really focused on diet and being serious about a workout plan. I try not to do the freaking pizza, wings, fries, all that stuff. I try. I’m not perfect, but I try.”

Naughty but Nice says Alec Baldwin’s wife, Hilaria Baldwin, is allegedly causing chaos on the ‘’Dancing with the Stars’’ set. A source says she got mad when she was not teamed up with Taylor Swift’s former tour dancer, Jan Ravnik. “Hilaria went ballistic. She’s furious producers gave Jan to Jen Affleck. She thinks her chances of winning are now dead before rehearsals even begin. This is shaping up to be the messiest season yet. Jen is going to ride the Swiftie wave. Thanks to Taylor, she’s already halfway to the mirrorball.”

Naughty but Nice says Meghan and Harry are allegedly planning a Netflix project starring their kids, Archie and Lilibet. A source says, “The kids are the secret weapon. Netflix knows Meghan and Harry alone don’t generate the same buzz anymore. Archie and Lili do. That’s why this project is being designed around them. They know this is dangerous territory. But without a hit, the Netflix deal will not survive. This new project is their Hail Mary — and Archie and Lili are at the heart of it.”

The Globe says Jessica Alba is allegedly jealous because her ex, Cash Warren, is dating a younger model. A friend reveals, “Just because the marriage is over and Jessica is moving on doesn’t mean the prospect of Cash dating isn’t Jessica’s worst nightmare, because she can be prone to jealousy. It’s just part of her somewhat paranoid personality. Even in early middle age, he’s still an impressive physical specimen with an effortless, easygoing charm, and he’s a genuinely nice, upbeat guy on top of all of that,” the source says. “He’s doing just fine for himself and not stressing about Jessica pursuing her own new romance.”

RadarOnline.com claims Tom Cruise has allegedly warned ex-wife Katie Holmes to stay away from Ana de Armas. A source says, “Tom and Katie haven’t been in contact for years, so he was shocked to find out she was engaging with posts about him and basically stalking his new romance. He sees it as desperate and unsettling. He’s been very clear that he doesn’t want her involved in his life at all, and is prepared to send her that message through their people. Tom still hasn’t let go of how their marriage ended. It was harsh – one moment they were together, and the next she had left with attorneys already lined up. To him, it felt like a betrayal. While he’s rekindled a friendship with his ex Nicole Kidman, it’s not the same with Katie. He wants no connection with her.”

Deadline Hollywood says Kurt Russell has been cast as a series regular in the new “Yellowstone” spinoff “The Madison”. The show follows a New York City family in central Montana’s Madison River Valley, exploring grief and human connection. Russell joins a talented cast that includes Michelle Pfeiffer and Matthew Fox.

Radar Online says Taylor Swift knew Travis Kelce was ‘the one’ when he performed one simple gesture for her on an early date. A source says, “When she got out of a car with him early on, he went straight around her security to open the door for her. Taylor looked genuinely surprised and thrilled. From that moment, people close to her felt marriage was inevitable. It was the complete opposite of her ex Joe Alwyn, who would often rush ahead and leave her on her own.”

Female First says New Zealand is petitioning to host Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding. The couple recently announced their engagement. The New Zealand tourism board shared picturesque locations on Instagram. Fans are excited for a potential star-studded ceremony. NZ posted;  “This is our official petition for Pop’s next Royal Wedding to be hosted right here in Aotearoa New Zealand. We think the Swifties would agree, it’s the perfect backdrop for a star-studded ‘I do.’ Are you ready for it?”

The National Enquirer says the new James Bond movie is hunting for the next Bond girl, with Ariana Grande being a strong contender alongside Florence Pugh and Emma Watson.  A source says, “If Ariana were in a Bond movie, it would make it an event. It’s a tall order, but people believe Ariana is up for the challenge!”

Tinsel Town Talk –Fri 09/05/2025