Megan Moroney prank called her best friend and tried to convince her she got back with her ex-boyfriend.  Unfortunately, they bleeped out the name of Megan’s ex, so the entire comment section is playing guessing games.  Most are wondering if it’s Morgan Wallen. (You can listen to the phone call here.)

The Wrap says Simon Cowell and ABC are working on “Who’s in the Band” with Joe Jonas, Mel B, and Savan Kotecha as judges. The show aims to find the next One Direction. 

The Telegraph says Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently attended a cabaret show together in Paris. Katy was celebrating her 41st birthday. The couple was photographed leaving the Crazy Horse hand in hand.

Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus are really enjoying their time together as a couple.  She even gave him a haircut recently.  She said, “We do have a lot of hair between us.  We’re in constant danger of choking on hairballs.”

Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly might be back together.  A source says they’ve been spending a lot of time together thanks to their daughter Saga Blade.  But they’re not putting any labels on it yet.

Did You Know Some Animated Characters Are Based on Real People? Aladdin:  Tom Cruise inspired his facial expressions and mannerisms. Miss Piggy:  She was inspired by jazz singer Peggy Lee’s blonde locks and glamourous persona. Lord Farquaad from “Shrek”:  He was allegedly inspired by former Disney CEO Michael Eisner, since there was an early rivalry with DreamWorks. Popeye the Sailor Man:  He was inspired by a real Polish sailor from Illinois named Frank “Rocky” Fiegel. Russell from “Up”:  He was inspired by Peter Sohn, a Pixar animator who became the movie’s director. Edna Mode from “The Incredibles”:  She was partially based on Hollywood costume designer Edith Head, but also has traits from British fashion designer Mary Quant and Anna Wintour. Snow White:  Her movements and dancing were inspired by 14-year-old dancer Marge Champion. Dr. Doofenshmirtz from “Phineas and Ferb”:  He was modeled after one of the show’s creators, Jeffrey Marsh. Betty Boop:  She was mainly inspired by 1920s singer Helen Kane, but her facial features and hairstyle were inspired by actress Clara Bow. Ursula from “The Little Mermaid”:  She was designed after the drag queen Divine, star of classic John Waters movies like “Pink Flamingos”, “Female Trouble”, and “Hairspray”.

Female First says Kim Kardashian is confident she has passed the bar exam and will be a fully qualified lawyer in two weeks. The reality TV star, who took the exam over the Summer, expressed her desire to practice law and eventually become a trial lawyer. She says, “I will be qualified in two weeks. I hope to practice law. Maybe in 10 years I think I’ll give up being Kim K and be a trial lawyer. That’s what I really want.”

Geo TV says Gwen Stefani has allegedly given Blake Shelton a final warning about his unhealthy habits, including his weight gain and love for comfort food.  A source reveals, “Blubbery Blake Shelton’s belly is bigger than ever. She does love him, and she does love his warmth, but she feels like there’s nothing she can do — and she’s sick of nagging. This has been an ongoing source of stress for her. He’s lost weight and then gained it right back each time. It worries Gwen to no end. When she’s around, he keeps his shirt on and hides the junk. But the moment they break for time, it’s fried chicken dinners and all the off-limits treats and high-fat foods he can get. But Gwen’s terrified he’s headed for a health disaster. The fried comfort food, the sedentary lifestyle — it’s a ticking time bomb.”

Oceans 11 star George Clooney tells Variety magazine that he is jealous of the people who robbed the Louvre. “I wonder if they’re going to catch these guys,” Clooney, 64, mused. “They seem to have done a pretty good job of getting away with it. I watched the film of them coming down… It was cool, though. It’s terrible, but if you’re a professional thief like I am [in the Ocean’s films], I was very proud of those guys. We should rob the Louvre! But somebody’s already done it, man. I don’t know. It is pretty funny because it was in the middle of broad daylight — crazy — with all the tours there. Now I have to really pull it off.” Courthouse News says authorities have apprehended the culprits responsible for stealing the crown jewels from the Louvre.

E! News says Vanna White now tries on 30 to 40 dresses a day for “Wheel of Fortune” and “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.” The 68-year-old spends nearly two hours on outfits before heading to hair and makeup at 8:30 am. Vanna gets 331 days off annually. 

Reba McEntire tells People magazine that she is decades away from retiring. “I don’t know when. It could be in 20 years… A hundred per cent. Slow down, maybe, but no plans of retiring.” 

TMSPN says Taylor Swift reached out to Travis Kelce’s high school coach to learn more about him. The coach recalls her charm, saying she jokingly asked for “all the dirt about Travis.” Despite Kelce’s fiery teenage personality, the coach is proud of his evolution into a husband and potential father. The coach believes Kelce and Swift are a perfect match due to their shared humility and authenticity.

Radar Online claims Keith Urban is allegedly supporting Kelsea Ballerini following her breakup with Chase Stokes. A source says, “Everyone in Kelsea’s world is really pulling for her right now. It was widely assumed 2025 would be the year that she and Chase made things official, but instead they’ve been clashing and growing apart to a point where there was no other option but to split. She looks at Keith like an older brother figure, as well as a career mentor, and really values his advice more than most. So, it’s certain that he’ll be key in helping her pick up the pieces and move on. Once this all blows over, he’s certain she’ll find a guy who’ll truly cherish and appreciate her. In the meantime, he’s going out of his way to comfort and support her however he can.”

Luke Combs was recently doing an interview for Country Living magazine when he said he wants to make sure his children have a normal childhood. “I’m home four days a week, every week, full-time … Sun-up, sundown most days. Getting the kids up, doing baths, cooking dinners, cooking lunches, cooking breakfasts. That occupies a lot of my time, but that’s what I want. I want my kids’ childhoods to feel as normal as they can given the very strange circumstances that it will ultimately become.”

Chase Matthew tells CountryNow.com that he grew up riding four-wheelers, working on trucks and living a country lifestyle just outside Nashville. “I grew up on rock and Christian. And it kind of infiltrated into the lifestyle that I lived, being out in the country and riding four-wheelers and fishing and just working on old trucks and busting wrenches, and whatever else.”

Morgan Wallen tells People magazine has accepted responsibility for his public mistakes. “Well, I think there was a little bit of, you know, playing into just everything I’ve been through in my life … I think that’s my way of accepting that responsibility and saying, ‘Hey, maybe I am the problem sometimes’.”

Tinsel Town Talk – Mon 10/27/2025