ROLL CALL: ‘Survivor’ Adds Benjamin ‘Coach’ Wade & Ozzy Lusth To New Season

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The Return Of The Dragon Slayer: “Survivor ” is back for Season 23 on September 14 and former contestants Benjamin “Coach” Wade (known for his love of mysticism, tall tales and the self-appointed title of “Dragon Slayer”) and Ozzy Lusth (known for his athletic skills and dominance during challenges) are returning. The former contestants, who have both competed on the CBS reality series three times, will attempt to “outwit, outplay and outlast” the 16 other previously announced contestants in hopes of taking home the $1 million. Meet the rest of the “Survivor: South Pacific” players, HERE!

Mama Monster Kissing Marge?: An animated Lady Gaga is heading to Springfield on “The Simpsons” after learning the town is suffering from low self-esteem. She inspires the town with her music, words and a flash mob naturally, but Gaga also gets busy with Springfield’s most famous blue-haired lady. According to Entertainment Weekly, the animated version of the singer will share a kiss with Marge. “I play a little bit of a slut,” the singer told EW. “The apple doesn’t fall far from my artistic tree.” Gaga’s “Simpsons” episode, “Lisa Goes Gaga,” is slated to air in spring 2012.

Biebs & Taylor Duet!: How do you make thousands of screaming (mostly teens, we’re guessing) fans, go even more nuts… have Justin Bieber join you onstage! Taylor Swift and the Canadian singing superstar turned out a new duet of Justin’s hit, “Baby,” last night during her Los Angeles stop on her “Speak Now” tour. Check out teen pop pandemonium HERE!

Princess Leia Slims Down!: Carrie Fisher appeared on NBC’s “Today” show on Tuesday morning, where she showed off her new svelte body – thanks to Jenny Craig. But is the actress/author ready to delight “Star Wars” by slipping into her “Return of the Jedi” bikini? “I want to get into the metal bikini and just walk around the house like an idiot,” Carrie told Ann Curry. “Answer the doorbell: ‘What is it? This old thing?’… I’ll come out with a line of metal bikinis for women over 40. If you want dignity, you wear metal bikinis over 40.” Check out the fit and trim Carrie, HERE!

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