Mindy Kaling got her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame yesterday . . . and her longtime friend and “Office” co-star B.J. Novak was there to pay tribute to her, and they both said VERY complimentary things about each other…and the Internet’s been running with this, because Mindy has three kids, ages 7, 4, and 11 months.  She had them as a single mom, and has never revealed who fathered them.  But B.J. is the GODFATHER of the two eldest, and he’s always been the subject of speculation. Did Mindy just make a confession?

Rolling Stone says the Peacock documentary, “Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy,” will premiere on February 25th. It will shed light on his fatal overdose. Interviews in the trailer reveal the impact of Perry’s addictions and the enablers in Hollywood. 

The “Yellowstone” Effect is showing no signs of slowing down.  Thanks to its success, Hollywood is resurrecting a classic Western saga:  “Lonesome Dove”. The book series by Larry McMurtry is being mined for potential movie and TV projects.

Donnie Wahlberg’s time in the “Blue Bloods” universe isn’t over yet.  He’ll return as Danny Reagan in a spin-off series called “Boston Blue” for CBS will premiere sometime during the 2025 – ’26 season.

Last September, we were tantalized with phony whispers of a “Goonies” sequel. Well, get your truffle shuffle ready, because this time it’s the real deal! Steven Spielberg and Chris Columbus are back in the saddle as producers. Chris, who penned the screenplay for the 1985 classic based on Spielberg’s story, is ready to set sail on another treasure hunt.

Spider-Man star Tom Holland tells People magazine that Target wouldn’t accept his ID when he tried to buy his own non-alcoholic beer. “They wouldn’t accept my ID because it’s English and I couldn’t prove my age, so a really lovely employee, I guess, scanned their ID.”

RadarOnline.com says Martha Stewart is not shying away from dating younger men as she prepares to turn 84. A source says,  “Martha looks and feels a good 30 years younger than she is. She’s very healthy and has put a lot of effort into her appearance. She’s also got confidence by the truckload, so while a lot of women her age would be too insecure to strip off with a young buck, Martha has no qualms about it because she’s still perfectly happy with her body. She looks at someone like Madonna, who’s not afraid to have boyfriends half her age, or less, and gets inspired. She’s likely not going to flaunt them around town, but she is exploring her cougar side. Successful men have never had a problem dating women much younger than them, so she sees no reason to hold herself back.”

TMZ says a burglar recently broke into the Los Angeles home of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban. The couple was not at home during the incident. Police are investigating. No arrests have been made as of yet.  An employee scared off the intruder.

The Sun has revealed that Travis Kelce showered Taylor Swift with $140,000 worth of luxurious Valentine’s Day gifts, including Cartier watches, flowers, Louis Vuitton outfits and Ferragamo clothing. A source says, “Travis knows that Taylor loves Valentine’s day, as they both are very romantic and people that enjoy every day and events that celebrate love and passion. He pays attention to everything she says about items she finds cute and nice, he pretty much has a list on his phone where he has notes on things she says and pieces she loves! That is something that is very important for him, as he loves to buy her nice presents, things that she loves and make her smile every time he can.”

Newsweek Magazine says “Star Wars” star Mark Hamill experienced an embarrassing moment at the British Academy Film Awards. His tuxedo pants slipped down while he was presenting an award. Despite the mishap, Hamill quickly recovered and continued his speech. Fans reacted to the incident on social media, with one user expressing how they could feel the panic in his eyes. 

2025 is shaping up to be a great year for country music. Are you planning on seeing any shows this year? Dierks Bentley announced the 2025 Broken Branches Tour with special guest Zach Top.  The tour will start on May 29th in Austin, Texas . . . and wrap up August 30th in Clarkston, Michigan. Vince Gill will embark on a solo tour to celebrate his 50th year of touring.  It will feature more than 30 dates, as well as four shows at the Ryman in Nashville. Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, and Bailey Zimmerman will headline the 2025 Watershed Music Festival at the Gorge Amphitheater in Washington state.  The festival takes places August 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. And the lineup for Willie Nelson’s 13th annual Luck Reunion was announced as well.  Willie & Family will be joined by Charley Crockett, Tommy Prine, Shane Smith and the Saints, and many more.  The show takes place March 13th on Willie’s ranch in Spicewood, Texas.

Tinsel Town Talk – Wed 02/19/2025