WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2024

Sources say “Deadpool & Wolverine” stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman could host the Oscars . . . possibly as part of a rotating ensemble which could also include Will Ferrell, Amy Poehler, and The Rock.

If you’re still searching for a Halloween costume this year, here are some ideas for the best, and easiest, Country music Halloween outfits:

1.  Dolly Parton.  All you need is a blonde wig . . . some hoop earrings . . . and bra inserts.

2.  Eric Church.  Black leather jacket . . . black T-shirt . . . and black aviators.

3.  Lainey Wilson.  Bell bottom pants . . . a wide brimmed hat . . . and some western-inspired jewelry.

4.  Morgan Wallen.  Red flannel sleeveless shirt . . . brown haired mullet . . . and some gold chains.

5.  Shania Twain.  A brunette wig with bangs . . . and a leopard print jumpsuit. 

6.  Willie Nelson.  Straw cowboy hat . . . a marijuana-themed shirt . . . and a long grey braided wig.

Luke Combs and Eric Church’s benefit show, “Concert for Carolina” had such high demand for tickets, that they decided to livestream the event. So, if you weren’t one of the lucky 75,000 fans that were able to get tickets, now you can watch from the convenience of your own home. And it’s only $24.99, with the option to donate more if you’re able.  All the proceeds go to those in North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene . . . so it’s definitely money well spent. In addition to Luke Combs and Eric Church, you’ll also get to see James Taylor, Keith Urban, Bailey Zimmerman, and Sheryl Crow. And 4 more artists were just added yesterday.  North Carolina natives The Avett Brothers . . . Scotty McCreery . . . Chase Rice . . . and Parmalee will also be performing. The livestream will be on the online platform Veeps.

Yesterday it was announced that Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz tore his ACL on the freshly resodded field during Saturday’s game.  So the field had to be fully replaced right after Morgan’s last show ended on September 22nd.  The Volunteers, and a company called Carolina Green, got to work fixing the field after all the damage sustained from the concert. Here’s what the Executive Associate Athletic Director had to say prior to the game:  “Turf management put in a lot to get it done, there were a lot of early mornings, and late nights . . . And as you see it looks great.” Well, it clearly was not great for Florida’s QB.  Also, Tennessee star linebacker Keenan Pili also tore his ACL during the game and is out for the rest of the year.  Both of these were NON-CONTACT injuries.  And usually that has to do with turf interaction. Fox Sports radio host Davey Hudson let Morgan have it.  He said, “Shout out Morgan Wallen.  His Neyland concerts only cost two players their final season of college football eligibility due to knee injuries thanks to the new turf.”

Carrie Underwood has tacked on a few more dates to “Reflection” . . . her three-year residency in Las Vegas.  But she also says this will be the end. She said, “These past three years have gone by so fast!  I’ve had the absolute best time.  Thank you to all the fans . . . we look forward to seeing more of you at our final shows next year.” The last date is Saturday, April 12th.

If you sing something with a cowboy hat on, is it Country now? Chris Stapleton weighed in on the debate and said a lot of people forget it’s NEVER really been just one thing.  There’s always been a “broad spectrum” of music living under the Country banner. ”If you go back through the decades, there’s always been “a pop side,” “something a little grittier,” and stuff that “meets in the middle.”  It’s just “different strokes for different folks.” He noted that even a lot of his own stuff doesn’t fit the cookie-cutter definition of what Country music is, or was.

Clint Eastwood’s daughter Francesca was arrested for allegedly assaulting her boyfriend.

Three months after Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert got married in August 2023, while they were on their joint Symphony of Dance tour, their lives “came to a screeching halt. Derek was on stage, and Hayley was supposed to come out. The stage manager walked out and just said, ‘Hey, she’s not coming on stage.’ She was on the side of the stage having full seizures and, essentially, dying. Hayley was rushed into the hospital for an emergency cranial hematoma. The doctor said that Hayley might not make it and that even if she does make it, she won’t be the same person. Hayley was “unrecognizable” the next morning and was missing 40% of her skull. She remembered that the pair were dancing before she landed in the hospital, and he felt so relieved he had his wife back. “Afterward, the doctors came up to us and said, ‘Hey Derek, this is a miracle.’ And he said, ‘Yeah it is.’ He said, ‘No Derek, this is a miracle,’”  The married duo celebrated her return to the ballroom with an emotional routine last night on“Dancing With the Stars”

Tom Brady is officially a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders.

The Jake Paul / Mike Tyson fight goes down live November 15th on Netflix. 

Caterina Scorsone is 43.  Dr. Amelia Shepherd on “Grey’s Anatomy”.

Jeremy Jackson is 44.  Hobie Buchannon on “Baywatch”.

John Mayer is 47.  “Say”, “No Such Thing”, “Waiting on the World to Change”, “Who Says”, “Your Body Is a Wonderland”, and “Daughters”.

Kellie Martin is 49.  Lucy on “ER”.

Wendy Wilson is 55.  Wilson Phillips singer and the daughter of Beach Boy Brian Wilson

Pamela Bach is 61.  Kaye Morgan on “Baywatch”, and David Hasselhoff’s ex.

Tim Robbins is 66. 

Bob Weir from The Grateful Dead is 77.  Biggest hit:  “Touch of Grey”.

Fred Turner is 81.  The “Turner” of Bachman-Turner Overdrive

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2024

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