Willie Nelson was born before midnight on April 29th, but his paperwork wasn’t submitted to the county courthouse until the next day, April 30th.  So officially, his birthday is today.  But he celebrates both. Willie told the full story in an interview back in 2018.  He said, “I was born before midnight on April 29th, but

The Red Clay Strays were surprised early with the news that they won the ACM Award for Best New Group of the Year. Some fans think they were “snubbed” at last year’s CMAs when Old Dominion won. Their breakout hit “Good Godly Woman” helped put them on the map . . . and then tracks like “Wondering Why” and “Stone’s Throw” have only ramped up their fanbase.it didn’t get registered in the county courthouse until the next day, the 30th . . . So, I just do both days.” (You can see a picture of the band after they won the award, here.)

The makers of “A Minecraft Movie” are trying to lean into the “Chicken Jockey” chaos with new “Block Party Edition” screenings of the movie, where audiences are ENCOURAGED to talk and sing. A press release says, quote, “You know the moments.  You know the lines.  You love the songs!  Now it’s time to get loose, laugh out loud and belt out those lyrics like a true diamond-tier fan.” The screenings will be held this Friday. And I’m gonna go ahead and assume that throwing food and drinks will NOT be encouraged.

Speaking of “A Minecraft Movie”… Jack Black just broke a record on the Billboard Hot 100 . . . for the QUICKEST song to land on the chart at just 34 SECONDS.  It’s “Steve’s Lava Chicken” from “A Minecraft Movie”.

Carrie Underwood tells OK! Magazine that her secret strategy to fighting haters is ‘post and ghost.’ “You don’t look at the comments. That’s how I live my life, man. And anytime anybody thinks they’re yelling at me, or insulting me, or telling me I look a certain way, or I’m not enough this, or I’m too much that, they’re just yelling at the clouds. I don’t hear it or see any of it. Post and ghost, people!”

TMZ says Beyoncé’s first Cowboy Carter concert in Inglewood, California recently ended with fans brawling in the VIP lounge. The fight erupted after an argument, with women in cowboy attire pushing, shoving, and kicking each other. One woman even knocked a cowboy hat off another woman’s head. Beyoncé performed for three hours before the altercation broke out.

American Songwriter says the upcoming CBS show ‘The Road’ will feature aspiring artists opening for Keith Urban and Blake Shelton on tour. Gretchen Wilson, known for “Redneck Woman”, has been hired as the show’s Tour Manager. She will help emerging musicians sharpen their talents.

The Daily Mail says Brad Pitt now allegedly has no plans to marry his girlfriend, Ines De Ramon. A source says, “Brad is totally in love with Ines, but he doesn’t want to go down the road of marriage and kids. He’s been burned badly by the divorce from Angelina and his kids wanting little if nothing to do with him. He’s 61 and loving his life just the way it is.

Page Six says Shedeur Sanders received a $1 million gift in a Louis Vuitton case at his NFL Draft party. Deion Sanders Jr. clarified the amount after a viral photo showed Shedeur holding a large sum of cash.  Shedeur partied until 2 a.m. 

Kane Brown tells Rolling Stone magazine that he has fond memories of his first high school football game. “In the first game I ever played in high school, I had a pick-six for a touchdown. That was a fun memory.”

RadarOnline.com says Tori Spelling has allegedly found love with advertising exec Ryan Cramer. He resembles her ex-husband Dean McDermott. A source says,  “Tori met Ryan through work and thought he was charming and handsome.  Tori is really excited about the relationship.”

Eva Longoria tells Us Weekly that she isn’t sure there will be a ‘Desperate Housewives’ reboot. “Marc Cherry, our creator, feels like we’ve exhausted the characters. I can’t sleep with any more people on that street! Like, I have slept with every single person on the street.” Deadline Hollywood says a new series, titled ‘’Wisteria Lane’’, is in development. The show is based on ‘’Desperate Housewives’’ and will focus on a group of friends living on a cul-de-sac. 

Rebel Wilson tells the Daily Mail that her latest health challenge has helped her lose weight after indulging in chocolate and ice cream over Easter. “My first few days were a bit rough giving up chocolate and ice cream – I wanted it so badly! I didn’t have it though! But I did have some moments of weakness and ate a few ‘unhealthy’ things – like chips. But we can’t be perfect! And overall I was eating much healthier than the weeks prior – so I’m proud of myself for that.”

Tinsel Town Talk – Wed 04/30/2025