Miranda Lambert is stepping up once again to help her home state of Texas.  She’s mobilizing her nonprofit, MuttNation Foundation, after deadly flash floods tore through South and Central Texas. They are teaming up with Kerrville Pets Alive to help both people and pets affected by the disaster.

Joey Chestnut reclaimed the Mustard Belt for a 17th time at Nathan’s Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest on the Fourth of July. He missed last year’s competition due to a conflict of interest over a sponsorship with a vegan hot dog brand. Joey scarfed down a total of 70-and-a-half hot dogs in 10 minutes.  He didn’t beat his own personal record though, which he set in 2021 with 76. The second-place winner, who dominated last year in Joey’s absence, only managed to eat 46-and-a-half hot dogs. (You should also check out Joey’s dramatic introduction.)

Dolly Parton’s inviting you to help tell her story!  The country legend is putting together an audiobook for her upcoming memoir “Star of the Show: My Life on Stage” . . . and she wants fans to be part of it. She wants her fans to share their favorite concert memories, special moments, or ways her music has touched their lives.  Some of those stories will be featured on Dolly’s new audiobook coming out November 11th.

The Daily Mail says Jeff Bezos may buy Vogue magazine as a wedding gift for his bride Lauren Sanchez. Vogue staffers believe the purchase is imminent, especially after Lauren appeared as a cover girl, wearing a gown hand-picked by outgoing Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour. A source says,  ‘Anna is said to be the one brokering the deal so that’s why Lauren was put on the cover. Anna has equity in the business so has a lot to gain from a sale.’ 

Morgan Wallen tells Billboard magazine that he protects his sense of normalcy by hiding at home and hunting on his farm. “I play my shows, I hang out with my son, and I hide pretty much. And I’m OK with that. I try to be as normal as I can be when I’m at home.”

Dr. Phil’s TV network filed for bankruptcy. Merit Street Media, the cable network founded by the TV personality, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in a Texas court on Wednesday. Merit Street also filed a lawsuit against its distribution partner, the Christian broadcasting corporation Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), alleging that TBN breached the companies’ contract and subsequently cost Merit Street over $100 million.

RadarOnline.com says Dakota Johnson is allegedly relieved to be free of Chris Martin and his terrible body odor. A source says, “Chris is famed for rarely showering and walking around everywhere barefoot. Even before he moved to Hollywood, he was the ultimate hippie type who didn’t care if he offended anyone by being entirely au naturel. Gwyneth was tolerant about it during their marriage – she thought it was awesome that Chris was doing his bit for the environment. Dakota is breathing a sigh of relief she no longer has to endure his filthy stench. No doubt Chris’ stinky feet and general B.O. will likely haunt her dreams for a good while to come.”

Sam Hunt tells ABC that he’s “scared to death of missing too much” of his kids’ childhood. “When I am gone for two or three days without seeing them, they change so dang much that I feel so bad when I get back that I’m like, ‘All right, whatever I have to do, I’m going to keep them with me wherever I go.’”

The Globe says Macaulay Culkin is allegedly gearing up for a legal battle against Trace Cyrus after he made false accusations against Brenda Song. Trace and Brenda are ex-lovers. Trace claims she faked a cancer diagnosis and multiple pregnancies in addition to stealing thousands of dollars during their seven-year relationship. A source says, “Mac is a very easy going guy and never the type to pick a fight, but when it comes to his fiancée and kids, he’s fiercely protective. He’s absolutely sickened by such awful lies about Brenda. He knows not a word of it is true. He’d love to punch his lights out, but knows the best thing to do is slap him with a cease and desist order and force him to retract these vile accusations.”

Lainey Wilson tells People magazine that it’s important to dedicate specific days to her fiance, Devlin ‘Duck’ Hodges.  “You have to definitely carve out the time. It has to be something that you’re very aware of, and you’re like, ‘Okay, I’ve got a day off here in 10 days. I’ve got to dedicate that day to spend time with my person.’ And we both need that and deserve that, and it’s always great. We just try to soak up those moments as best as we possibly can.”

Geo TV says Kevin Costner is allegedly after actress January Jones. A source tells the network, “She’s not the one chasing Kevin. She prefers to be pursued, which could be why things are moving slowly. Kevin has been texting her frequently – he’s just building up the courage to ask her to become an item. It’s no surprise he feels a little intimidated – she has that kind of effect on men.’’

Riley Green was doing a recent interview with Southern Living magazine when he said everyday fame can be a hassle. “It’s not my favorite part of the industry. I miss being a regular guy. But it’s a small price to pay for the opportunities I’ve gotten.”

RadarOnline.com says Billy Ray Cyrus is allegedly worried about funding his girlfriend Liz Hurley’s extravagant lifestyle.  An insider reveals, “Billy Ray has blown through a lot of money wooing Liz and really went all out for her birthday, but now he’s reining himself in. She loves to keep up with her jet-setting ways and expensive tastes, so all that splurging is taking a serious toll. Liz is a free spirit. Billy Ray threw a bone by allowing him to hang around her inner circle and the Euro-starlet’s style is not for the domesticated men. They don’t usually last – as his team should know. Billy Ray has burned through his dough to a crisp. It includes a string of high-profile dramas and bad romances that drained his once bulging bank balance.”

Yahoo News says Tom Cruise’s new film, ‘’Deeper’’, has been paused because production costs have allegedly spiraled to $275 million.  Warner Bros. is hesitant to meet this budget, prompting Cruise to seek out other studios. In the film, Cruise plays a discredited astronaut on a deep-sea mission with Ana de Armas.

Gossip Cop says Kelly Osbourne got engaged to rocker Sid Wilson during her father Ozzy Osbourne’s final Black Sabbath show on Saturday. Sid proposed backstage while Ozzy humorously intervened with, “You’re not marrying my daughter.” Kelly accepted with a nod as family and friends cheered.  The couple started dating in January 2022 and welcomed their son, Sidney, in late 2022. 

Tinsel Town Talk – Mon 07/07/2025