Riley Green’s new album “That’s Just Me” debuted at #3 on the Billboard 200 all-genre chart.  That’s the biggest debut of his career, and his first-ever Top 10 on the chart. “That’s Just Me” features collaborations with Brooks & Dunn . . . Randy Owen . . . Jake Worthington . . . and Hannah McFarland. And even though Riley is now one of the biggest names in all of country music, he said he still makes a point of writing from the perspective of his small-town Alabama roots.

Charlie Sheen is coming back to TV and he’s bringing his dad Martin with him.  They’ll star as father and son on a comedy series called “Happy Jack” for AMC. Charlie will play Jack who is a, quote, “bit of a lifelong ne’er-do-well”, who has two adult daughters that his dad (Martin) helped raise.  One of the daughters is named Kate, and she keeps Jack’s company running and Jack functioning. The other daughter is Sam, a “wild child” who returns home with a new boyfriend who is Charlie’s age. Charlie says, quote, “I’ve always heard the moments that truly matter happen when they’re supposed to.  The good folks at AMC have played a huge hand in deciding that moment is now. “It’s no secret that it’s been a minute, and I’m thrilled to be going back on television in such a meaningful way in an equally wonderful show.” “Happy Jack” will start filming early next year, and will premiere later in the year.

 It seems like everybody who’s anybody was at Taylor Swift’s wedding.  Except Blake Lively, of course. Even Steven Spielberg and Tom Cruise were on the guest list.  Not to mention Jennifer Lopez, Tom Brady, Tom Hanks, Stevie Nicks, Paul McCartney, and Selena Gomez. And then there was Adam Sandler . . . who officiated. But apparently there was somebody there . . . somebody HUGE . . . that we haven’t heard of yet. Talk show Graham Norton says there was a “BIG STAR” at the wedding who hasn’t been mentioned in the press.  He won’t say who it was, but he offered two clues:  it’s a guy, and he’s never been on Graham’s show. So now people are trying to figure it out.  “Entertainment Weekly” noted that Norton has spoken in the past about his two dream guests:  Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio. Well, Brad WAS at the wedding.  But Leo’s never been mentioned as a guest.  He was, however, at the Norway / Brazil World Cup game just days later at MetLife Stadium.  So he was in the area. Taylor and Travis Kelce were married at Madison Square Garden.

“Ted” fans won’t have to wait long for the new sequel series, “Ted: The Animated Series”.  It premieres December 17th on Peacock with eight episodes. The series takes place 12 years after “Ted 2” with the animated return of Seth MacFarlane as Ted, Mark Wahlberg as John, Amanda Seyfried as John’s wife, and Jessica Barth as Ted’s wife. John and Ted are neighbors with families of their own and dead-end jobs.  The show will follow them as they enable each other’s bad ideas about marriage, parenting and the challenges of adult life. (You can watch the teaser here.)

RadarOnline says Kevin Costner was recently photographed with Colorado lifestyle coach Jennifer Milburn. Costner’s former wife Christine Baumgartner filed for a divorce in 2023 after 18 years of marriage.  A source tells the website, “He’s in a great new chapter of life now that he’s finally put the divorce and Christine behind him. The fact that Jennifer looks just like her is gravy. ” “He couldn’t be happier. He’s thrilled to be seen with someone this young and beautiful – especially by his ex. Kevin’s taken back his life and rediscovered his mojo.”

RadarOnline says Gwyneth Paltrow’s recent praise for her ex-fiancé, Brad Pitt, has allegedly upset her husband, television producer Brad Falchuk. Paltrow and Pitt met on the set of “Se7en” in 1994 and got engaged in 1996. Paltrow and Falchuk have been married since 2018. The couple is spending less time together as Paltrow focuses on acting and her lifestyle brand. A source tells the website, “Brad’s sick of Gwyneth running her mouth off about her exes. These comments really sting because she’s essentially depicting [Pitt] as the true love of her life, and [Falchuk’s] not measuring up to the guy. What burns Brad Falchuk is that it feels so calculated and deliberately insensitive, like she’s trying to make him feel inadequate and emasculated. The fact she continues to stomp on his feelings in front of the entire world is just insufferable from his perspective.”

Complex magazine says Britney Spears is accusing her security team of staging a paparazzi photo opportunity she claims is worth $4 million.  She made the allegation in a lengthy Instagram post.  Spears said her security team took an extra 15 minutes to pay for her food while she waited in a ladies’ room.  She said the delay left her meal cold. Britney alleges that a young woman then kept her outside for another 20 minutes and told her photographers could take her picture there.

People Magazine says Kelly Clarkson is not dating because a new relationship could disrupt life for her two children. “My kids right now, I think there’s a lot behind that, but I think that would rock their boat a little bit. And honestly, I love my life right now. Like, it just got to where I am not exhausted at every point of it. We’re having fun, and we’re, you know, we’re cooking, we’re playing games. I’m there at pickup, or I’m there dropping off. I’m there. My kids, they’re 9 and 11. Kind of that special little fun stage where they can wipe their own behinds, but they’re still small enough to, like, love cuddling and love snuggles,” she explained. “There’s been a lot for our family recently, and so I have allowed my kids to sleep with me quite a bit.”

Page Six says  Sean “Diddy” Combs has allegedly been moved back into solitary confinement. The reported move followed allegations that he received special meals and massages and paid fellow inmates to do his chores.  Four men who said they shared his prison unit described the alleged perks. One claimed to have cooked pizza, curry chicken and empanadas for Combs. Combs’ representative disputed the allegations and said he continues to serve his sentence within prison rules.

The Daily Mail says Jim Carrey has reportedly married his longtime girlfriend Min Ah. The 64-year-old had a small, private ceremony in Los Angeles. Min Ah is a Los Angeles-based actress and artist who also goes by the name Minzi. The pair have been together since 2022 and went public as a couple in February. This would be Carrey’s third marriage, following marriages to actresses Melissa Womer and Lauren Holly.

The NY Post says the Lucas Museum in Los Angeles is going viral because Star Wars creator George Lucas is charging $210 for an R2-D2 cookie jar.

Talker News says a pair of sunglasses worn by Elvis Presley are going to be auctioned off this week and are expected to sell for between $13,350 and $26,700.  Presley gave the Neostyle eyewear to his friend and bodyguard Red West, who later gifted them to Charlie Hodge. Hodge lived with Presley at Graceland and kept the sunglasses in his collection for 25 years.

WDIV says the ”Incredible Hulk” Lou Ferrigno  met Pope Leo XIV yesterday in St. Peter’s Square. Ferrigno starred as the Hulk on the CBS series “The Incredible Hulk” during its 1977-1982 run. Ferrigno briefly chatted with the Pope and posed for photographers, raising his fists and then bringing them down in the smashing motion associated with his Hulk transformation.

Cllct Media says Michael Jordan’s custom 1997 Ferrari was auctioned off yesterday for $2.7 million 

Lauren Alaina tells WPR that having a daughter has completely changed everything about her life. “It’s so crazy. It’s like I have a breath of fresh air or something because I’m witnessing the world through her little eyes. She’s changed everything for me. She’s given me more patience. I’m more thoughtful than I was before. For me, the biggest shift is just the peace and perspective that she’s kind of given me. And I think it frees me up to share all of my stories.”

The Express Tribune says Tom Cruise’s new movie, “Digger,” has a 52% Rotten Tomatoes rating from 79 critic reviews. Cruise plays Digger Rockwell, an oil billionaire who tries to convince the world he can prevent a disaster linked to his own actions. Some critics praised the film’s ambition, while others criticized its length and tone. The film is expected to make between $10 million and $19 million during its upcoming opening weekend. The budget for the film was as high as $180 million. Others say it was $125 million.