Naomi Watts will star in the Game of Thrones prequel pilot at HBO. The exact details of Watts’ character are being kept under wraps, but it is known she is playing “a charismatic socialite hiding a dark secret.”
Google and Disney have a partnership to help bring kids stories to life. Google Home can now play ambient music and sound effects as you read select Little Golden Books out loud. All users need to do is say, “Hey Google, let’s read along to Disney.” The first selection of books include Moana, Coco, Toy Story 3, The Three Little Pigs, Peter Pan and Cinderella.
CARRIE UNDERWOOD loves watching murder mysteries and scary movies. And isn’t this the perfect time of year for that. She tells CMT, “I love this season. There are so many movies on TV. The ‘Halloween’ series is definitely a favorite.” She’s one of those people who’s drawn to that kind of stuff, even though it tends to haunt her. “I have some gnarly dreams. don’t know why I gravitate toward those. I just do.”
62 year old Bob Saget is married! The Fuller House star took to Instagram on Monday to announce that he and39 year old Kelly Rizzo had tied the knot.
45% of Americans think NBC was too harsh in taking MEGYN KELLY off the air. And 26% think it was the right thing to do.
BLAKE SHELTON posted a video on Facebook where he hangs out in a honky-tonk stressing about who will be the openers on his next tour. LAUREN ALAINA plays the bartender so you know right away he’s going to ask her. And then he gets frustrated that none of the younger patrons know about artists like JOHN ANDERSON, THE BELLAMY BROTHERS, and TRACE ADKINS . . . so, of course, they’re opening too.
“Live at the Opry” released video of DARIUS RUCKER and CHRIS JANSON performing the Hank Williams Jr. classic, “Family Tradition”. It’s from a show they did back in August.
The Producers and Engineers wing of the Grammys will be honoring WILLIE NELSON at an event during Grammy week. They’ll be celebrating Willie’s “artistic achievements and creative genius.” The Grammys are February 10th.
JON PARDI is the new face of Wrangler Retro jeans. He’ll be all over the place . . . doing radio, TV, print, and online ads.
For some reason, NATALIE MAINES and ADRIAN PASDAR are dragging their heels on that divorce. The couple has been warned that the whole thing will be dismissed if they don’t hurry it up. Natalie filed for divorce way back in the summer of 2017.
The Cartoon Network is coming to Lancaster County, and you’ll even be able to stay there. A Cartoon Network hotel will be built along Route 30 “just steps” from Dutch Wonderland. “The nine-acre destination will feature an interactive lobby with surprises around every corner, a brand-new resort-style pool and water play zone, an outdoor amphitheater with an oversized movie screen, lawn games, fire pits and more. The experience continues inside, where each guest room and suite will feature interchangeable show theming that can be customized around children’s preferences to make each visit a new adventure. An indoor pool, game room, kids play area, and Cartoon Network store will keep the fun going regardless of the season.” The hotel is currently under construction. It’s expected to open in the summer of 2019.
“This is Us” star Chrissy Metz’s Los Angeles house was broken into on Monday night while she was across the country appearing on “The Tonight Show.” The thief left with a couple of purses, although the value of the belongings isn’t clear.
Willow Smith is 18
Vanilla Ice is 51.
Darryl Worley is 54.
Jane Pauley is 68
Dan Rather is 87.
