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New “60 Minutes” Takes Sharp “Dateline” Tabloid Turn Interviewing Husband in Lindsay Clancy Case, Unlike Vaunted News Show’s Legacy

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New “60 Minutes” Takes Sharp “Dateline” Tabloid Turn Interviewing Husband in Lindsay Clancy Case, Unlike Vaunted News Show’s Legacy

Over the last six decades, “60 Minutes” has stayed away from tabloid stories.

The much awarded news program has stuck to serious stories, and left things like domestic disputes and scandalous trials to shows like “Dateline,” “48 Hours,” and “20/20.”

But that’s going to change on Sunday, when new correspondent Ross Douthat gets a big scoop. He’s interviewing Patrick Clancy, the husband of Lindsay Clancy, the mother who killed their three children.

This is a new direction for “60 Minutes” under Bari Weiss and Nick Bilton. If they’re wasting their time with this kind of story, you know they’re going to stay away from investigating real stories about the country and the world, or Donald Trump.

This would have been the perfect week, for example, for a profile of Rep. Joyce Beatty, who’s leading the charge to save the Kennedy Center.

Will the audience want this kind of story? Last week, the show’s ratings dropped to a 25 year low. The main story from Norah O’Donnell — about the fighter pilot shot down in Iran — has been heavily criticized as a press release from the Department of Justice. It featured Pete Hegseth, as if he were knowledgeable or a hero. It looked ridiculous.

So far, according to the teaser, Clancy “talks to his children every day.” It’s a sad story for him, but maybe a sadder one for us.

Stranger Things Are Happening: Millie Bobby Brown, 22, and Jake Bon Jovi, 24, Have Started Collecting Babies: Announce Second Adoption

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Stranger Things Are Happening: Millie Bobby Brown, 22, and Jake Bon Jovi, 24, Have Started Collecting Babies: Announce Second Adoption

Well, stranger things haven’t happened.

But TV star Millie Bobby Brown, who’s just 22, and husband, Jake Bon Jovi, have started collecting babies.

The pair already have an adopted daughter. Now they’ve adopted a second one.

The odds are, this not the end.

Is it a beautiful thing, or odd, for a couple to marry and start a family this young?

Adding to their situation is that Brown seems to be continuing a career that will keep her away from home for movie and TV shoots — unless, of course, she’s retiring. She could, given the money she’s already made, and Bon Jovi’s family.

The couple can easily afford teams of nurses and nannies.

It’s definitely the Upside Down for young people these days, and for women who want high profile careers. But as the saying goes, the heart wants what it wants. And if you can afford it, bingo.

PS Brown also has a fashion line, which she models online.

Richard Gere Viciously Targeted by The Hollywood Reporter Over Disgusting Urban Myth Most Have Forgotten, Now Dredged Up Again For No Reason

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Richard Gere Viciously Targeted by The Hollywood Reporter Over Disgusting Urban Myth Most Have Forgotten, Now Dredged Up Again For No Reason

No one asked for this, starting with Richard Gere.

Once a hot sex symbol, Richard Gere — an Oscar nominee for “Chicago” — has lived a mostly quiet life. His greatest interest has been in promoting the Dalai Lama and helping the people of Tibet.

But back in his heyday, Gere was a habitue of Studio 54, where a wild urban myth sprang up about his hard partying.

The rumor, which was told over and over, was of course not true. It was also disgusting, which made it more scurrilous. But in the end, Gere — who never addressed it — survived. His Oscar nomination came decades afterwards.

These days, you’d be hard pressed to find anyone still repeating the story. (It was like when people used to tell me, confidently, that Tom Cruise had married Nicole Kidman because he was having an affair with her brother. Of course, she had no brother.)

But now, for some insane reason, The Hollywood Reporter has decided to revive the whole thing. Why? It makes no sense, and only serves to embarrass Gere. He deserves a lot more respect but the trade magazine doesn’t care.

So now we have a six part podcast called “Gerbil.” It’s proudly hosted by journalist Allen Salkin, who should know better. Salkin, they say, spent SIX years investigating this miserable dirt. SIX YEARS on this subject, and not on say, Gere’s steadfast support of the Dalai Lama.

Is this really what Jay Penske is spending money on? Shameful.

Tony Winning Singer Songwriter of “Spring Awakening” Duncan Sheik’s Family Says He’s in “Critical But Stable Condition” In Alarming Post

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Tony Winning Singer Songwriter of “Spring Awakening” Duncan Sheik’s Family Says He’s in “Critical But Stable Condition” In Alarming Post
It’s always scary when people put ominous, unexplained messages on social media. The family singer songwriter and Tony winner Duncan Sheik has done just that tonight. They posted to Instagram that Sheik — composer of Tony winner “Spring Awakening” — was in “critical but stable condition” and with no further explanation. The not funny irony is that Sheik had a huge hit in the mid 90s with “Barely Breathing.” So what’s up? Back in August Sheik posted a photo from the hospital that read: “I would prefer to be home making music. But a bit of reflection is not too bad … boring hospital stays have their benefits (outside the obvious.)” Wishing the musician a speedy recovery.

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Robert Kraft and Ed Sheeran Adding $4 Million to Macklemore’s $1 Mil Pledge to Palestinian Aid After Concert Cancellation Controversy

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Robert Kraft and Ed Sheeran Adding $4 Million to Macklemore’s $1 Mil Pledge to Palestinian Aid After Concert Cancellation Controversy

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft says he’s donating $2 million to Palestinian aid following the controversary over the Ed Sheeran-Macklemore concert.

Kraft says Sheeran is matching his gift. This follows Macklemore saying he will donate $1 million.

It’s a little unclear who will get this money? Hamas?

Kraft’s statement says: “I have dedicated much of my life to building bridges between all people. I believe deeply that all lives are worth protecting. Earlier today, before Macklemore challenged me to match his donation, Ed called me and asked me to commit $2 million to match his donation to aid in the region to fight this humanitarian crisis. Ed now plans to reach out to other venue owners and our goal is to continue to work together to build bridges.

“In addition, I’d like the people who are speaking in support of the Palestinian people to know that for decades, I have supported efforts that create opportunity for Palestinians and have brought young Palestinians and Israelis together to build businesses, create jobs, and forge relationships.”

Maybe with these moves toward conciliation, Macklemore can resume the Sheeran tour without proselytizing “Free Palestine.” Maybe and maybe not. Sheeran’s next show is in Philadelphia on Saturday. Then his Gillette Stadium shows are a few days later. How this will pan out is still fluid. But at least the Gazans will get some help and the temperature of this current controversy will cool off.

Madonna Will Open the MTV Video Music Awards for the First Time in 23 Years in Support of Her 11 Nominations for “Confessions II”

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Madonna Will Open the MTV Video Music Awards for the First Time in 23 Years in Support of Her 11 Nominations for “Confessions II”

Madonna is making a splash.

She’s going to open the MTV Video Music Awards for the first time in 23 years.

You can only imagine what she’ll do to support her hit dance album, “Confessions II.”

She has 11 nominations that night, and she’ll probably win most of them, don’t cha think? They’re not going to put her through all that for nothing.

So buckle up for a Madonnapalooza on September 27th. MTV, Paramount Plus will carry the show live from Los Angeles.

It’s a real Madonnassaince for the Material Mom, age 68! Nothing will stop her!

“Saturday Night Live” Ups Ashley Padilla and Jane Wickline to Main Cast, Adds 2 New Featured Faces Heading to Jalen Brunson Hosted Premiere

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“Saturday Night Live” Ups Ashley Padilla and Jane Wickline to Main Cast, Adds 2 New Featured Faces Heading to Jalen Brunson Hosted Premiere

Lorne Michaels has upped two of his featured players to the main cast of “Saturday Night Live.”

Ashley Padilla, who kind of took over the show last year, is now in the main cast. She’s a real find who blossomed like crazy last season. I can’t wait to see what she does this year.

Jane Wickline is kind of droll and off beat, and a great addition the main group. Her “Weekend Update” appearances are very popular.

“SNL” is bringing on two new featured players. They are New York comic Saidah Belo-Osagie and Grace Reiter.

Everyone else is coming back including Kenan Thompson and Mikey Day, who are senior players at this point, plus James Austin Johnson, Sarah Sherman, et al. Colin Jost and Michael Che return to the news desk. There are a total of 17 names to be read in the opening, enough time to run to the fridge after the cold open.

The new season begins next Saturday with New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson as host.

Kennedy Center Chaos: Outspoken Rep. Joyce Beatty Files Emergency Motion Over “Unlawful Closure,” Fears Trump Will Demolish Building

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Kennedy Center Chaos: Outspoken Rep. Joyce Beatty Files Emergency Motion Over “Unlawful Closure,” Fears Trump Will Demolish Building

Rep. Joyce Beatty remains a warrior in the fight to protect the Kennedy Center.

She filed an emergency motion in court today over the unlawful closure of the theater complex.

She says that a staff member was locked out of the building this morning, which is contrary to Judge Cooper’s most recent judgment.

The worry is that Trump will start demolishing the Kennedy Center the way he did the East Wing of the White House.

Beatty says in her motion:
“The staff member was informed that construction is beginning on the interior
of the building and that the public is completely barred from accessing the facility for “safety reasons.” To be sure, the Court’s order does not prevent Defendants from undertaking renovations and repairs without shutting down. But at this time, the nature of the construction activities and
any potential demolition are unclear. Given the unexplained and unlawful closure, it is possible Defendants intend to undertake immediate steps in order to make public access practically impossible for the foreseeable future, including by demolishing public avenues of access to the building, and thereby evade the Court’s order by fait accompli.”

Read the motion here.

Pop Fizz: Record Biz Hopes for Miley Cyrus Hit as This Week’s Top 100 One of the Lowest Sales Ever, New Number 1 Album Won’t Crack 77K

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Pop Fizz: Record Biz Hopes for Miley Cyrus Hit as This Week’s Top 100 One of the Lowest Sales Ever, New Number 1 Album Won’t Crack 77K

I really hope Miley Cyrus is going to hit the ground running when her new album drops on Friday.

The record business needs her “Bass Persuades” to be a hit like crazy. Right now, sales are in a deep malaise.

When this week’s numbers are tallied Friday, a new low record may be set for weekly sales.

The number 1 album, Jhené Aiko’s “Westside Whimsy,” is coming in at just 72,000 copies. And most of that is streaming.

A usual number 1 album should hit between 120,000-170,000 copies. “Westside” shiuld be doing better. It has 20 tracks and a lot of them are streaming very well. Aiko, you know, has a great voice but her career is a little low key.

Miley’s last album, “Something Beautiful,” was a non-starter. Her releases run hot and cold. But her lead single from this album is doing pretty well even if it sounds like Madonna birthed it with Lady Gaga. We’ll see tomorrow night if the Bass is Persuasive!

Ed Sheeran Shouldn’t Have Trouble Replacing Opening Acts Who Cancelled: They Were Largely Unknown, Including One Hit Wonder from Decade Ago

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Ed Sheeran Shouldn’t Have Trouble Replacing Opening Acts Who Cancelled: They Were Largely Unknown, Including One Hit Wonder from Decade Ago

Ed Sheeran should have no trouble replacing his opening acts. No one was coming to see them anyway.

The only hit Lukas Graham ever had was called “7 Years.”

It was a maudlin one hit wonder more than 7 years ago — way back in 2015. It sold millions, and then Graham receded into the world of nostalgia. I didn’t even recognize his name until I Googled it after he resigned from Ed Sheeran’s tour.

Why was he on the tour? Graham was cheap to book. Otherwise, most of the Sheeran fans wouldn’t have known him either.

Aaron Rowe wrote a scathing note about leaving Sheeran over the Macklemore debacle. Wow, Aaron Rowe backed out! Excuse me: who is Aaron Rowe anyway? I had to Google him. He’s an Irish singer with four singles, two of which didn’t even sell in Ireland. He has no albums. There isn’t a person on your block or in your office who’s heard of Aaron Rowe.

And then there’s Finneas O’Connell, Billie Eilish’s brother. A nice guy, I’ve met him and talked to him several times. But Finneas without Billie Eilish is not a draw. He’s released a few records, they’ve gone nowhere. He also comes cheap for the promoter.

What’s curious about Finneas’s statements is that his sister dates a Jewish guy. A real one, from Jewish parents. Nat Wolff is the son of musician Michael Wolff and “thirtysomething” actress Polly Draper. They must be chagrined to hear Finneas’s remarks about supporting Macklemore.

And Macklemore: he had two or three hits and a “moment” in 2012. Then he faded into nostalgia. He found his way back by exploiting antisemitism. Otherwise, he was relevant as a pet rock. When I hear the word Macklemore, I think of a wide boulevard in Memphis.

There have been other acts who’ve come out in support of Macklemore. Their names are as obscure as the ones I’ve mentioned.

The fact is, Macklemore imposed his beliefs — which he’s welcome to have, by the way — on audience that would NEVER have paid for it or come to see him even for free. They were there for Ed Sheeran. It’s his house. And he pissed all over it.

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