On Sunday night, some of Texas’ biggest stars took the stage at the Moody Center in Austin.  And they didn’t just bring the music, they brought real help to those still affected by the devastating floods. It was called “Band Together Texas” featuring headliners Miranda Lambert and Parker McCollum . . . and it was kicked off by a moving introduction from Matthew McConaughey and raised over $8.5 million. Even “The Bachelor’s” Chris Harrison joined in. But perhaps the best part of the night was an emotional rendition of “How Great Thou Art” by Cody Johnson . . . Not a dry eye in the house. Proceeds will support the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country and the Central Texas Community Foundation.

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau are dunzo…if they were even a thing? Their budding romance has cooled off due to busy schedules and Trudeau being uncomfortable with the spotlight that comes with dating the pop star.

Jimmy Kimmel launched his playful, fake “feud” with Matt Damon 20 years ago, back in 2005.  But all those jokes almost came back to bite him in the butt . . . because he could’ve been arrested for Matt’s MURDER, “Clue”-style. Jimmy Kimmel just shared an untold story about a time when Matt Damon was at his house, and started choking on a pork rib.  It was too far down to do the Heimlich, so they YouTubed how to get it unstuck . . . and discovered that you can get it to move using “little pieces of bread.” The rib was stuck for “about an hour and a half” . . . so clearly this wasn’t a situation where the WINDPIPE was blocked.  Instead, it’s where you have food lodged in your FOOD PIPE. (Even if it’s a FOOD PIPE “choking” issue . . . and there’s discomfort because it isn’t going down . . . don’t rely on this bread thing.) (Try to wash it down with water, and if that isn’t working, consult a doctor.  Because you CAN suffer throat injuries from bones and other hard objects if they aren’t removed safely.  #LongLiveMattDamon)

Bailey Zimmerman tells CMT that his father taught him the value of hard work. “He taught me how to work hard and how to be a man. There is no way I’d be anywhere close to where I am now if not for him.”

Russell Dickerson tells GQ magazine that he maintains a diligent fitness and diet routine to support his energetic performances. “I maintain a diligent fitness and diet routine to support my energetic performances. I have to keep myself in shape so I can keep running around on that stage.”

Scotty McCreery was doing an interview for a recent edition of Southern Living magazine when he said North Carolina represents home and comfort. “North Carolina represents home and comfort. No matter where I go, North Carolina will always be my home base.”

Newsweek magazine says John Rich of Big & Rich took to social media to seek help in finding his stolen ATV. Rich’s post has over 12 million views and 87,000 likes. The Texas native thanked fans for their support and expressed his goal to find the thief. Rich did not leave his keys in the ATV. He posted; “I WAS ROBBED! Someone stole my ATV…It’s a Polaris Sportsmen 850. Pay close attention to the tires…Very unique. If you find this for sale anywhere online, take a screen shot and post it in the comments! If you help me find it, I’ll send you and autographed guitar:) REPOST!”

Luke Combs tells Whiskey Riff that Garth Brooks surprised him with a Ford Bronco Raptor for playing one song at the Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction. “He (his manager) walks in, throws me the keys to this thing, and I was like, ‘Are you giving me your car?’ What is this?’ He said, ‘No man, Garth Brooks bought you this.’ I guess it had been about a year and a half before that, he got inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He was like, ‘This is for you coming and singing that one song at this thing.'”

TMZ says Brad Pitt’s three-bedroom Los Feliz, California house, which was burglarized earlier this Summer, has been sold in an off-market deal. The property, purchased by Brad in 2023 for $5.5 million, has breathtaking city views. Brad is moving into a new $12 million home.

Naughty But Nice says Meghan Markle’s lifestyle brand is allegedly in financial trouble, because of unpaid bills. A source says, “It’s a disaster. No leadership, no direction, and no money. Vendors haven’t been paid in months. They blew millions on PR without securing supply chains. It’s Business 101 — and they skipped it. Every misstep gets magnified. This isn’t just rocky. It’s already sinking.”

Radar Online claims Jessica Simpson is allegedly seeking love again after splitting from her husband, Eric Johnson, six months ago. Jessica says, “It’s a rough road out there in the dating world. I mean, I’m not getting on the apps yet. I would love for a friend to set me up. Are you kidding me?”

RadarOnline.com says Travis Kelce allegedly regrets partying with Taylor Swift after losing last year’s Super Bowl. An insider reveals, “Travis’ growing profile alongside Swift has intensified scrutiny and added pressure, all of which put him off his game before the Super Bowl loss. Travis is someone who genuinely cares about his image and the influence he has. He’s filled with regret over letting off-field distractions affect his performance, and he’s laser-focused on regaining that edge.”

RadarOnline.com says Jennifer Aniston is allegedly ready to marry her new boyfriend Jim Curtis. An insider says, “Jen and Jim are crazy about each other, and she’s at a stage in life that’s tired of the dating playing field. She’s going ‘all in’ on this romance, and it’s easy to see why. Jim is a sweetheart with incredible empathy for Jen’s needs. She believes she’s finally found her ‘forever’ guy. They talked about a future together on their first date. They’re excited to be tying the knot, and want to exchange vows on the beach in Cabo, in front of a small group of trusted friends. They’re a laid-back couple but also spiritual, and will want the hippie blessings you could imagine – from rose quartz wands to a hypnosis blessing!” 

Jimmy Kimmel just shared an untold story about a time when Matt Damon was at his house, and started choking on a pork rib.  It was too far down to do the Heimlich, so they YouTubed how to get it unstuck . . . and discovered that you can get it to move using “little pieces of bread.”

Tinsel Town Talk –Tue 08/19/2025