- Michael Buble beats Kiss. The Canadian’s new album “Crazy Love” topped the Billboard 200 this week, ahead of Kiss’ “Sonic Boom,” sold only at Walmart.
- “Gilmore Girls” creator Amy Sherman-Palladino can spice up her dialogue as she is headed to HBO with her new comedy-drama. Set on the Upper East Side, the untitled show deals with the relationships among three adult sisters, all writers, and their mother, a domineering literary lioness who reserves her affections for their brother.
- Golf lover Justin Timberlake told ESPN he recently got a hole-in-one (”a life highlight.”)
- Rio de Janeiro has reportedly offered Woody Allen $17 million to film in its city.
- Lady Gaga will perform on “Gossip Girl” on Nov. 16.
- Garth Brooks is coming out of retirement with an extended gig at the Wynn in Las Vegas.
