Fox is reviving “Baywatch” next season, with a new version and an all-new cast.  They’re promising to, quote, “bring the California dream to a whole new generation of fans.” They’re promising to, quote, “bring the California dream to a whole new generation of fans with fresh stories, rising stars and all the spectacle that make the ‘Baywatch’ franchise a global sensation.” The show will feature, quote, “all the adrenaline-fueled rescues, tangled relationships, complicated chemistry and beachside heroics that defined the original . . . now with an entirely new cast.” The original “Baywatch” premiered on NBC in 1989, and ran one season there.  Then it moved to syndication for 10 more.  David Hasselhoff also starred in a two-season spinoff called “Baywatch Nights” from 1995 to 1997.

Luke Combs just posted a cute video where he and his wife Nicole reveal to their two sons that they’re expecting a third.  Combs baby #3 is due this winter. Luke and Nicole got married on August 1st, 2020. Their first son, Tex Lawrence, was born on June 19th, 2022. And then Beau Lee was born on August 15th, 2023. No word on whether the third baby is a boy or a girl yet. But it looks like Luke and Nicole are about to be outnumbered soon. Congratulations!

Jimmy Kimmel returned to late night last night.  In his monologue, he said he never meant to mock the death of Charlie Kirk, and also attacked President Trump and the FCC for targeting him. His voice also cracked when he praised Erika Kirk for forgiving Charlie’s murderer.  Quote, “That is an example we should follow.  If you believe in the teachings of Jesus as I do, there it was.” (Check out the full monologue here.)

There was a “Dawson’s Creek” reunion in New York City on Monday, but it was missing an important piece.  James Van Der Beek, who’s battling cancer, had to bow out due to “two stomach viruses.” But he did make a surprise appearance via a pre-recorded video.  He said, quote, “I can’t believe I’m not there.  I can’t believe I don’t get to see my . . . beautiful cast in person.” He also thanked the fans and everyone who put together the event, which was a benefit for the F Cancer charity.  He said, quote, “It’s just absolutely humbling just how much you did for this night, and I just want to say thank you.” (Check out pictures of James from his video.)

People magazine says Ben Stiller has launched his own soda brand named Stiller’s. It is inspired by his New York City childhood. Flavors include Root Beer, Lemon Lime, and Shirley Temple. The cola can be purchased on Amazon.

Chris Stapleton will extend his incredibly popular All-American Road Show into next year, and we’re all thankful.  In February, he’ll have two shows in Las Vegas . . . two shows in Oklahoma . . . and two shows in Connecticut.

Ernest just announced his 2026 tour called Live from the South Tour.  His first show is January 21st in Denver . . . and he closes on April 18th in Minneapolis.

And Parker McCollum is scheduled to play 14 shows on the Parker McCollum Tour early next year.  Although, there are some gaps in his schedule, so that might fill up even more.  Laci Kaye Booth and Jake Worthington will be opening for him on select dates.

Us Weekly says Kelsea Ballerini allegedly initiated her split from Chase Stokes due to arguments piling up. Sources reveal, “It was a hard split. They had been arguing a lot recently, and their communication wasn’t great in the last month. They were both traveling so much and trying to juggle everything, and the arguments piled up. There is still a lot of love between them. They were trying to make it work.” Kelsea posted; “cc: speculators, ‘sources’, and hidden cameras outside the hair salon. let us be. Please.’’

Whiskey Riff says Jelly Roll recently stopped his concert to bring Post Malone on stage. He thanked Posty for taking him on tour and said, “You’re an awesome spirit. You’re a sweet soul. You are a family man. I see a mother, a father, a daughter, somebody in your family every night backstage. You’re a great human. Everybody who works for you loves you, Post. There is a backstage crew of people who love you. We love you. I love you. Thank you for bringing me on this tour, sincerely. And you know if I texted you this, you wouldn’t text me back, so I’m telling you this in front of everybody ’cause you don’t accept compliments well…. You changed my life, and you changed 40,000 people here’s lives. That’s why people love you. That’s why you can sell 80,000 tickets. Your music saves people, Post. We love you, Posty.”

Us Weekly says CBS’ ‘Fire Country’ show is working on bringing Jelly Roll back. He made his TV acting debut on the series. Show creator Tony Phelan says, “We’re in the writers’ room talking about a way to bring that character back — just because he was such a great presence.” 

Scotty McCreery and his wife, Gabi McCreery, have welcomed their second baby, a son named Oliver Cooke McCreery. The couple announced the birth on Instagram, expressing their love for the new addition.

The Globe says Morgan Wallen’s friends and family are allegedly planning an intervention because they are concerned about his repeated destructive behavior. An insider reveals, “He needs to get his act together before it’s too late. These mounting public embarrassments are driving away fans and dismantling his career. His careless behavior keeps happening again and again and his pals fear he’s going to destroy his career. They’re ready to stage an intervention to talk sense into him and get him to grow up before he loses it all. At 32, he’s too old to be doing dumb stuff like this! He’s turned off everybody in the industry. He’s really put his career in jeopardy. He’s had so many chances, and now many feel what he needs is a good walloping!”

Ashley Cooke said Luke Bryan gave her the most iconic end of tour gift.  She said, “He just hands me an envelope, and I’m like ‘What is this?’  And I open it up and it is just a wad a cash.  And he said, ‘Don’t spend it all in one place.'” (You can listen to Ashley tell the story here.)

Country Now says Riley Green is in the running for People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive. Cody Johnson, Shaboozey and Warren Zeiders are in the category for the “Sexiest Country Singer.”

The NY Post says Tom Brady is partnering with a robotic massage company named Aescape. He is set to become their Chief Innovation Officer and will help create elite treatment for all.  Tom hopes his robots will be giving massages to professional sports teams and at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.  The robots charge $60 for a 30 minute massage. 

Newsweek magazine says a new Randy ‘’Macho Man’’ Savage movie is in works. Hollywood studios are working on a film to honor the legendary wrestler and his legacy.  “MACHO,” the working title, will delve into his iconic career. The movie is a passion project for producer and SNL star Kenan Thompson.

The Daily Mail says “”Spider-Man: Brand New Day” is facing a $14 million loss from a week-long shutdown due to Tom Holland’s on-set concussion in the UK.  He is receiving medical treatment.  The blockbuster’s budget is $200 million. The movie will be released in July 2026. A source says, “It’s a headache for any production to have to pause filming, but with a movie of this scale it will be a huge migraine for the producers and studio. Crew still need to be paid throughout the delay and there is also secondary location costs to consider. While health and safety comes first, everyone on the shoot will be hoping to get the cameras rolling again sooner rather than later. Once you factor in cast, crew, set locations, equipment, and the logistical machine that keeps a blockbuster moving, each day of filming can cost between $1.5 and $2 million. The challenge is that even when filming halts, many of those costs don’t disappear — the crew still need to be paid, sets need to be maintained, and equipment continues to be on hire.”

The Star says Travis Kelce’s friends are allegedly concerned he’s overwhelmed by pressure from his NFL career and engagement to Taylor Swift. An insider reveals, “He’s juggling so much with his podcast, brands, endorsements and acting aspirations, and now football season is in full gear. Things have gone up a level in terms of scrutiny as he plans out the rest of his life with Taylor, and the fear is he’s going to buckle under the pressure. He loves to lead by example, but there’s more of an edge to him now. He’s getting bombarded by media and people trying to nose in on his relationship with Taylor. No wonder Travis is lashing out at his teammates. It’s all too much.”

TMZ says Gordon Ramsay’s Los Angeles home was targeted in a “swatting” incident. Someone made a bogus 911 call where they claimed a shooting had occurred. Police found no injuries upon arrival and discovered Gordon was out of the country.  An investigation is ongoing to find the prankster behind the fake report. 

BoingBoing.net says Heritage Auctions will be auctioning off several iconic costumes from the  1960s television series’ Star Trek and Batman. They include Adam West’s “Batman” costume as well as William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy‘s Starfleet uniforms from the first season of “Star Trek.” Other items include Cesar Romero‘s Joker outfit.

RadarOnline.com says Taylor Swift’s friendship with Blake Lively is allegedly over after a process server’s arrest outside Travis Kelce’s home. Lively’s lawsuit with director Justin Baldoni was the final straw for Swift. Swift blames Lively for dragging her into her legal battle and causing their rift. Lively claims she was harassed by Baldoni while filming their movie, “It Ends With Us”.Sources say, “For Taylor, that arrest was it. She believes Blake opened the door to all of this, and watching a process server get handcuffed at Travis’ home because of Blake’s lawsuit was humiliating. It has ended whatever was left of their bond. Taylor has dealt with stalkers and security scares for years, but being dragged into Blake’s drama with Baldoni feels different. She sees it as betrayal. That arrest was the moment she decided she’s done.”

ABC says Ariana Grande is set to release two new fragrances inspired by the characters Glinda and Elphaba from “Wicked.” The Glinda fragrance features hints of nectarine, apple, and tulips, while the Elphaba scent has apple, plum, and vanilla notes. Each fragrance will cost $72 and will be available for purchase on Ulta’s website on Oct. 3rd.

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