Oprah dropped her annual Favorite Things holiday gift guide.  As usual, it contains way too many things for her to have actually tried . . . or even heard of . . . herself.  But still . . .There’s plenty of affordable stuff on the list, but rich people shop for the holidays too, right?  That’s why it includes a $2,000 espresso machine, and a $700 indoor pizza oven. Perhaps the most absurd item on the list is a $60 pair of anti-fog reading glasses . . . for the SHOWER.

Miss Piggy is finally getting her moment in the spotlight. Newsweek magazine says Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone are producing a film about Miss Piggy. Everyone’s favorite “Muppet” diva will be getting her own SOLO movie. Lawrence hinted at the possibility of her and Stone appearing in the film.

Variety magazine says Tom Bergeron will make his return to “Dancing with the Stars” for the 20th-anniversary show. Bergeron had been the host for 15 years and nearly 450 episodes before leaving in 2020. He is going to judge. Bergeron hosted “Dancing with the Stars” for its first 15 years and 28 seasons.

Luke Combs and his wife Nicole are expecting baby #3 but they’ve decided not to find out the baby’s gender until the big day.  Nicole said, “We don’t care what we have . . . happy and healthy is always the goal.”

“KPop Demon Hunters 2” is officially on its way, but it won’t be here until 2029.  The same two directors will be returning, Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans.

Dolly Parton is taking part in the viral “What’s Up” trend on TikTok.  She uploaded a clip from her 2023 duet of “What’s Up” with Linda Perry.  This was the version that was on Dolly’s cover-album “Rockstar”. (You can check out Dolly crushing it on TikTok here.)

Last week Morgan Wallen officially announced his 2026 Still the Problem Tour, and it’s shaping up to be his biggest yet.  Morgan confirmed the stadium tour includes back-to-back nights at huge venues like Soldier Field . . . Allegiant Stadium . . . and the Big House in Michigan. General sales begin tomorrow.  A portion of proceeds will go to the Morgan Wallen Foundation, which supports youth sports and music programs.

Harvard Asks Kim Kardashian To Join Space Exploration Team: Harvard University has invited Kim Kardashian to join the research team investigating the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. In a Twitter video, Kim expressed doubts about the moon landing, prompting a response from NASA. NASA Acting Administrator Sean Duffy posted: “Yes, @KimKardashian, we’ve been to the Moon before… 6 times! And even better: @NASAArtemis is going back under the leadership of @POTUS We won the last space race and we will win this one too.” Avi Loeb, a Harvard physicist, extended the offer to Kim. She has not responded yet.

TMZ says Kim Kardashian’s new legal drama “All’s Fair” as received a shocking 0% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics have been scathing, with one calling it “the worst TV drama ever.” Reviews highlight issues with Kim’s acting and the show’s pandering to female viewers. Despite the criticism, Kim’s fans are still showing their support.

The Daily Mail says Jelly Roll criticized a luxury fashion store in Sydney, Australia for treating him like a criminal during a shopping trip. The 40-year-old expressed his frustration on social media after the incident at Louis Vuitton. He mentioned feeling unfairly targeted.”Hey man, the Louis Vuitton in Sydney, legitimately just treated us like we were finna come in and rob that place. I have never been looked at more like a crim…” 

Megan Moroney was recently doing an interview for People magazine when she said her everyday life hasn’t changed despite her rising fame. “As far as my everyday life, I feel like it’s not that different. My best friends are still my best friends, and they are not in the music industry, so they make me feel very normal … I’m still calling my mom three times a day.”

Blake Shelton tells People magazine that his wife, Gwen Stefani, is adept at ranch work and has her own tractor on their Oklahoma property. “Gwen has an incredible sense for planting things: how to grow them and, once it’s growing, how to cultivate it, and when to prune something. I like to farm on a big scale, like corn or beans, acres at a time. She concentrates more on patches here and there and ends up farming things a little better than I do.”

Page Six says Prince Harry may lose his Royal title if a new bill passes in England giving King Charles and Prince William the power to remove hereditary titles. A  source says, “If they pass these bills, I would not be surprised if Harry is the next one to go. I would not be surprised if William does that … he’s not a vindictive person, but he feels very let down and it’s always much more difficult when you are let down by somebody close to you. Harry must be quite scared,”

RadarOnline.com says Meghan Markle is allegedly feeling restless in Montecito and is plotting a move to either Los Angeles and New York. A source says, “She’s tired of spending hours in the car just to get anywhere. Meghan’s naturally restless and misses the energy of city life – the crowds, the meetings, the sense of movement. She wants to be where things are happening and where she can be part of the conversation, not watching from afar.”

Hudson Westbrook tells CountryNow.com that he misses the small, normal moments even as his star rises. “It was fun at first, I was like this is awesome, I am going everywhere. And then after a while I miss my family… having free time… and seeing my grandma, my mom and going to football games.”

RadarOnline.com says Jennifer Lopez is allegedly panicking over Diddy’s plans for a post-prison tell-all interview. An insider reveals, “Everyone knows Diddy wanted J.Lo’s help while he’s been locked up. A word of support from her would have meant everything to him, and she stayed silent. He’s going to get out and have a platform to speak. Word is he’s going to reward the people who stood by him – and punish the ones who didn’t. He knows the real Jennifer and how ruthless she can be. If he chooses to spill all the gory details, there’s no telling the damage it could do. There’s always been rumors floating around that his questionable business tactics were behind her sudden rise to the top, so there’s certainly a lot he could divulge.”

Heat World claims Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus are allegedly planning a Christmas wedding in Las Vegas. An insider says, “She wants to do it before the end of the year so they’re now talking about having it over the Christmas holiday. She’s telling people she’s never been happier, and Billy Ray feels the same. They both believe that when something feels this right, there’s no point in waiting. A big glamorous wedding at Billy Ray’s estate in Nashville seems like the obvious choice, or it did until Liz mentioned she wouldn’t be opposed to eloping. Billy Ray’s now saying they may just run off to Las Vegas and do it without even warning anyone. Their friends wouldn’t be surprised if they actually did it, either. Liz has a wild streak and loves the idea of shocking everyone with a surprise wedding.”

Geo TV says Bradley Cooper is allegedly considering marriage and kids with Gigi Hadid. An insider says, “He might pop the question in the next couple of months. They could picture a blended family with their daughters and their own kids. They are busy with work, but also prioritize their relationship and daughters.’’

RadarOnline.com says Simon Cowell’s plastic surgery has fans shocked because of his chipmunk-like appearance and “horrendous teeth.” A source shares, “He doesn’t even look like Simon Cowell anymore. His cheeks look overly plump, his forehead wrinkles in that weird way that suggests Botox, and his eyes don’t crinkle at the corners and are unnaturally line-free. People around him are whispering that he’s spending way too much time at the surgeon’s and needs to put a stop to it now and bring back the crow’s feet before he becomes completely unrecognizable.”

Parmalee’s Matt Thomas tells CountryNow.com that his band’s roots in a tiny barn near Parmalee, North Carolina shaped their journey and mindset. “We grew up right near Parmalee, North Carolina… We rented this barn in Parmalee to start the band and rehearse… That’s how the band started.”

Tinsel Town Talk – Thu 11/06/2025