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HERE’S WHAT WE KNOW

Billy Ray Cyrus’s Achy Breaky Heart broke again this week when he filed for an annulment from his estranged wife, Australian singer Firerose. While the headlines were scandalous -with both sides leveling accusations against one another- I am hearing it’s going to get even messier. Firerose is now trying to get Billy’s estranged daughter Miley and his ex-wife Tish to testify on her behalf about his history of alleged abuse. As my source puts it, the gloves are off and the punches are coming.

Travis Kelce was on the news when he was seen partying hard on Tuesday in Nashville Tennessee, but his trip wasn’t all fun and games. We heard that when he wasn’t living it up, Travis was actually checking out commercial real estate as he and his teammate Patrick Mahomes are eyeing opening a location of 1587 Prime, their Kansas City steakhouse in Nashville. Only this time their business partner will be Travis’ better half Taylor Swift. Their thinking is while there may not be many Kansas City Chief fans in Nashville, there are plenty of Taylor Swift fans there to fill the seats.

Madonna made the news when a lawsuit two concertgoers filed against her was abruptly dismissed on their part. The suit centered around Madonna starting her concert two hours late and claimed fraud. Here’s what we know. Madonna quickly filed an Anti-Slapp lawsuit against the two so that they would be legally responsible for her legal bills if they lost the seemingly frivolous case. Mere moments after the suit was filed, the duo’s case was dropped. Once again, learn your lesson people, don’t mess with Madonna.

Kevin Costner made the news when he spoke fondly about his time on Yellowstone in a cover story in People magazine. Here’s what we know. The reason for Kevin‘s sudden change of heart is because he’s quietly negotiating to rejoin the show for one final season. Kevin’s interview was his way of extending an olive branch, and if a deal can be reached, Kevin will be back on the popular show.

Finally, the big story of the week was Justin Timberlake’s arrest in Sag Harbor, New York for an alleged DUI. We are hearing two things. Justin‘s wife Jessica Biel has been telling friends that Justin seems to be going through a major midlife crisis as he’s no longer a member of one of the worlds most popular boy bands, but now a middle-aged man with wrinkles and thinning hair. From another source though, we are hearing something a little more nefarious. Some music industry insiders are speculating that the whole incident was planned to give Justin an excuse to postpone or cancel his world tour amid sluggish ticket sales. Although Justin’s team has already come out and denied it to TMZ, my sources agree that he will likely do a stint in rehab to repair his tarnished image.

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SCARLETT JOHANSSON HAS BIG PLANS FOR COLIN JOST

Scarlett Johansson wants to add casting director to her already accomplished resume. Scarlett’s husband, SNL writer and Weekend Update host Colin Jost is spending his summer hiatus from the show on tour with his comedy show, Colin Jost and Friends. According to my source, while Scarlett is happy for her husband, she’d rather he spend his downtime away from SNL with her. Although he has no current plans to leave the show, Scarlett is already making plans for when Colin does – she wants to cast him in one of her movies. As my source explains it, Scarlett can tolerate Colin touring the country over a few months in the summer, but once he leaves SNL, she doesn’t want to be married to a touring comic, so that’s why she’s laying the groundwork for him to break out into acting.

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ELLEN DEGENERES IS STANDING UP FOR GAYS

Even though she’s gay herself, Ellen DeGeneres is trying to polish up her image with the gay community. Ellen’s career has been in the toilet ever since her talk show ended, and as we previously reported, she’s returning to stand-up to launch her comeback. Ellen fears her reputation is tarnished, so she’s hoping her fellow gays can help polish it up. Although most of her charity work involves protecting endangered species, Ellen is now forming a charity to benefit gay and lesbian youths. My source says Ellen is planning an upcoming comedy tour at predominantly gay clubs across the nation, and will donate all profits to the charity.

MADONNA HAS PLANS OF HER OWN

To no one’s surprise, Madonna wants in on the action. The music icon launches her Celebration Tour this Saturday in London, and just like Taylor Swift and Beyoncé, she’s planning to film her performances and turn it into a movie. Madonna was a trailblazer in this genre, turning her Blonde Ambition tour into a feature length documentary, Madonna: Truth or Dare. This time around, she will take a cue from Taylor’s record breaking, The Eras Tour concert movie and make her concert the movie. In Truth or Dare the majority of the film was the behind the scenes action with only a few snippets of her performing. Taylor stands to make upwards of one hundred million dollars from her movie and Beyoncé’s upcoming Renaissance Tour movie is expected to do equally as well, so Madonna expects to earn quite the pretty penny.

Photo Credit: BACKGRID-USA Madonna returns to UK hotel at 1 AM after 8 hrs of rehearsal

WILD HORSES COULDN’T KEEP MICK JAGGER OFFSTAGE

Covid couldn’t stop Mick Jagger – he’s up to his old tricks performing in Amsterdam for The Rolling Stones’ 60th anniversary tour. In June he tested positive, and a few concert dates had to be canceled, but Mick recovered quickly and they rescheduled. It’s hard to believe the other guys in the band didn’t get sick …

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BILLY IDOL: NO DANCING WITH HIMSELF YET

Last December Billy Idol thought he had an ordinary sinus infection that was making him feel lousy. Despite treatment, the infection got worse and turned out to be caused by staph bacteria – the serious MRSA superbug that resists most antibiotics. One antibiotic after another failed to help and Billy had to resort to surgery. He was distraught when he was forced to cancel the tour he had planned with Journey that started in February and lasts until May. (Toto filled in for him) He’s STILL experimenting with different antibiotics and further surgery might be necessary. He’s asking fans to send him positive thoughts.

Photo Credit: BACKGRID-USA: Billy and girlfriend China Chow last December

ROLLING STONES NO FILTER TOUR: ONE MAN OUT

The Rolling Stones have been itching to resume their covid cancelled USA No Filter tour, but according to Roger Friedman, it turns out they’re going to be missing one man. Drummer Charlie Watts, 80, had some sort of surgical procedure that was described as successful. BUT his doctors decided he needs more rest and recuperation. Watts asked his friend Steve Jordan to play drums for him on the tour – Jordan says he’ll be happy to give up his seat at the drums as soon as Charlie recovers.

KD LANG IS STILL CRAVING – AND TOURING

When KD Lang left LA in 2012, we assumed she moved back to Canada, but in fact, she moved to Portland, Oregon, where she’s been living happily ever after. She always hated being a celebrity – when her Ingenue album (featuring her hit Constant Cravings) was released in 1992, the world swooned, and Madonna wisecracked “Elvis lives, and she’s beautiful!” Rumors of a Madonna/KD Lang romance swirled, but proved to be untrue. Now 57, KD admits she’s not craving to write new songs, but still loves to perform. Above, she’s in the middle of her Ingenue Redux UK tour in which she performs the entire Ingenue album. She’s still got that pompadour…

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ONE WAY OR ANOTHER BLONDIE STILL RULES

After all these years, Debbie Harry is not only instantly recognizable but touring in the UK with sold out concerts. During her shows she always brings up her current obsession: bees. She’s concerned about the environment and the dying bee population. Her latest album is appropriately titled “Pollinator.” She and guitarist Chris Stein are still best friends through thick and thin, but not longer romantic. They’ve been touring together as Blondie since they reunited twenty years ago. Debbie says if she decides to retire she’ll can sell the portrait that Andy Warhol did of her and never worry about money again.

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JANET JACKSON IS BACK AND IN CONTROL

Janet Jackson has NEVER liked going to crowded places with lots of paparazzi but she made an exception today because she DOES want to create excitement for her upcoming State of the World tour (and sell tickets too!) Janet and her 6 month old son Eissa Al Mana had lunch at The Ivy (which was probably the biggest paparazzi spot the last time she was in town.) She’s been living in London and despite claims that she’s moved back to LA, we doubt that her ex-husband would let her leave the UK permanently with their child. Janet is set to appear at the Hollywood Bowl on October 8 – tickets sell from $48.00 to $2300.00!

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