Tinsel Town Talk – Fri 02/07/2025

February 7, 2025

TMZ says Hollywood icons Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt will be part of the FOX Super Bowl pregame show. Pitt is set for a tribute to America, while Cruise’s role remains a mystery. Lady Gaga will also join the show. (You can check out Chris’ brilliant performance, here. Jon Batiste will be singing the anthem this year.)

The last time the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs met in the Super Bowl, Chris Stapleton sang the national anthem and made everyone cry. Especially Eagles coach, Nick Sirianni. Even Travis Kelce cried watching it, too. (You can read more about that, here.) (You can check out Chris’ brilliant performance, here. Jon Batiste will be singing the anthem this year.)

Is it too early for Galentine’s Day? Not for Jennifer Aniston and Selena Gomez.

It’s hard to believe, but it’s now been a year since we lost Toby Keith. The anniversary of his death was Wednesday. He captioned it: Quote, “A whole year without my hero. Heres to one day having more of these nights. Love you dad.” (And his sister Krystal shared this.) (You can revisit Stelen’s initial tribute from last year, here.)

Here’s what happens when Cheech & Chong hit the gym.

Kenny Chesney is releasing his first book later this year, called “Heart Life Music”. He says it’s “far better” than just a memoir, calling it a “love letter” to fans. The book cover has him on a beach . . . with no shoes, of course. It’s available for pre-order. It comes out November 4th.

Something about Jennifer Tilly’s new dress looks familiar.

A classic country song can be heard in a Budweiser Super Bowl commercial on Sunday. The Clydesdales will also be making an appearance. The ad features the song, “Let Your Love Flow” by the Bellamy Brothers. (You can check out the commercial, along with this sweet, throwback country song, here.)

“Forrest Gump” is America’s favorite movie, according to a new poll. It’s followed by “The Wizard of Oz”, “Titanic”, and “The Lion King”. Gen Z does NOT like Forrest . . . their top three are “Toy Story”, “Avengers: End Game”, and “Shrek”. Millennials’ top three are “The Lion King”, “Forrest Gump”, and “Titanic”.