Check out the trailer for “Waltzing with Brando”, the new movie starring Billy Zane as Marlon Brando. Recreating moments from the aforementioned landmark pictures from Brando, the film is “a love letter to Tahiti, and him and his passion,” Zane told Deadline, while highlighting the actor’s trailblazing nature as an activist. “Back then no one would touch causes. He championed civil rights, he marched with Dr. Martin Luther King. He walked the walk for civil rights; he did it for Indigenous rights. What no one knows about is what he did for the environment as an activist and the foresight he had on what in fact would [become] a climate crisis.”

Thomas Rhett Used To Be Terrified Of Eric Church … It started with meeting him probably eight or nine years ago and exchanging phone numbers. And I remember for the first couple years I was terrified to text him. It was cool enough to know that I had his number in my phone, but I was like I was never gonna text this guy. But every now and then we’d run into each other and he’d be like, ‘Man, let’s play golf, or let’s do whatever.’ And over the last few years our text chain is literally just like, anytime we write songs we’re sending them to each other just to kind of get honest feedback and critique. And I wouldn’t say we’re best friends, but we’re definitely acquaintances and love to send songs back-and-forth to each other.”

A neuroscientist on Instagram says live music engages our brains more than prerecorded, mainly because of its unpredictability. Quote, “Your brain loves this because not knowing what is coming next is like a little treat.”

Theresa Nist from “The Golden Bachelor” explained why her marriage didn’t last.  Quote, “You really can’t know someone in four weeks.  I’ll just say that.  That’s all I can say.  I don’t want to say any more than that.” But she adds, quote, “I went into this really looking to fall in love and I did.”

A neighbor of the “Goonies” house in Astoria, Oregon put up a sign saying “Goonies Not Welcome”.  So the owner put up his own sign saying “Hey you guys!  Goonies welcome!”

Video went viral of Taylor Swift’s brother Austin preventing a fan from being kicked out of her concert Sunday in Indianapolis.  The woman was wearing a Chiefs helmet, which isn’t allowed.  But Austin de-escalated the situation. (Here’s video.  Travis was pretty close by enjoying the show, but it doesn’t appear that he ever saw her.)

Page Six says Valerie Bertinelli and her boyfriend Mike Goodnough have split up. The two began a long-distance relationship earlier this year. Bertinelli shared that Goodnough is “thoughtful and kind” and that they had a special connection.

Yes, celebrities are all bragging about voting.  Check out galleries here, here, and here.

William Shatner took time out of his busy schedule yesterday to remind people that . . . HE CAN’T VOTE.  He’s Canadian.

Tom Cruise is in talks for a “Days of Thunder” sequel. Notably, the movie also saw him be introduced to Nicole Kidman, who would go on to collaborate with him on films like Far and Away and Eyes Wide Shut, not to mention being his wife of 11 years.

In the “Wicked” movie credits, Ariana Grande will be listed as Ariana Grande-Butera.  Butera is her father’s name, and they recently mended their relationship.

A list of celebrities who are 90 and over includes Shirley MacLaine, Robert Duvall, Gene Hackman, Carol Burnett, Clint Eastwood, and Joan Collins. (Check out even more here.)

Oprah has released her annual Favorite Things list. 

Tinsel Town Talk – Fri 11/08/2024