Yesterday, 1.3 million fans tuned in to the Kelce Brothers podcast, “New Heights”, LIVE, to watch Taylor Swift.  AND IT BROKE THE INTERNET. About 1 hour and 44 minutes in, the screen went black and the “New Heights” social media account had to inform fans that they experienced a glitch and would be back shortly.  Eventually, order was restored . . . the stream just got cut off. Taylor shared the cover of her 12th album, “The Life of a Showgirl”.  It’s available for preorder on her site.  There’s also a limited amount of four different CDs, each with a different cover and accessory, like a necklace or keychain. She shared the 12-song tracklist, which includes a feature from Sabrina Carpenter.  As well as the release date:  It comes out October 3rd. She’s currently obsessed with making sourdough bread, and says she talks about bread 60% of the time now. (The full podcast is also available on podcast platforms like Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple, and Wondery.  The whole thing is just over two hours long.)

Leonardo DiCaprio may prefer younger companions . . . because, emotionally, he feels 32.  But he does know that he’s 50, and that more of his life is behind him than ahead of him. Leonardo DiCaprio is finally teaming up with director Paul Thomas Anderson—nearly 30 years after turning down the role in Boogie Nights, which he now calls his biggest career regret. In a new interview, Leo laughs about missing that chance, but says their upcoming movie One Battle After Another—an action-packed political satire hitting theaters September 26, 2025—makes the wait worth it. Now 50, DiCaprio insists he feels 32, crediting his no-nonsense mom for teaching him to be direct and not waste time. And when it comes to rewatching his own work, The Aviator is the one he plays the most, because it was the first time he felt like a true creative collaborator.

Sure, Willie Nelson is best known for his love of the devil’s lettuce. But did you know Willie Nelson is a 5th-degree black belt in a Korean martial art called GongKwon Yusul?  He is also a 2nd-degree black belt in Taekwondo.  Luke Combs has a hilarious story about how he found that out a few years ago. That’s an epic story.  Willie Nelson is one-of-a-kind.

Jon Pardi tells People magazine that envisioning his daughters outdoors, on tractors and horseback, brings him joy and motivation. “I’ll teach her how to run a tractor, mow the lawn. They’ll learn to love the outdoors … horseback riding and camping are in their future.”

Jackson Dean tells CountryNow.com that walking in the woods and working with his hands keeps him grounded when he’s not making music. “My place is up in the hills in Tennessee … I love being in the woods. I grew up working with my hands … when your body tells you that you need to go take a walk in the woods, it’s kind of that thing for me.”

Russell Dickerson tells CountryNow.com that digital detoxing is his way to recharge. “My wife and I love going on little hikes to shut the noise off, get the screens out of your face, and just enjoy life and nature.”

Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock,  recently passed away. Naughty but Nice says the timeline of his relationship with her former assistant may have overlapped his marriage. The close connection between Blackstock and Brittney Marie Jones during his marriage to Clarkson has insiders asking questions. Clarkson’s silence speaks volumes. Friends believe his obituary, in which he mentions Jones, is less a love story and more a confirmation of long-held suspicions.

The Star says Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson are falling for one another. A source tells the magazine, “People are really excited for them and feel they’re good for each other at this point in their lives. They’ve both been through such heartbreak.”

Tinsel Town Talk –Thu 08/14/2025