As a son of New Orleans, Lil Wayne expected to be asked to do the Super Bowl Halftime Show at the Superdome.  But as you probably know, the gig went to Kendrick Lamar.  And Wayne was pretty devastated. In an Instagram Live, he said, quote, "I thought there was nothing better than that spot and that stage and that platform in my city.  So it hurt.  It hurt a whole lot." He added, quote, "It made me feel like [crap] . . . it broke me, and I'm just trying to put me back together." He also said he feels like he let his fans down by not getting the opportunity.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez were spotted having brunch together with their kids Saturday at the Beverly Hills Hotel. A witness says Ben and J-Lo were sitting at a separate table from the kids . . . and they were HOLDING HANDS AND KISSING. A so-called "source" says the divorce is STILL ON.  They just got together so the kids could hang out. Quote, "A divorce is never easy, but Jennifer doesn't want to be selfish about it.  The kids always got along and have fun together.  It makes her happy seeing the kids happy together.  Happy kids are her priority." There was also a surprise appearance from Jennifer Garner. She just came to pick up her kids.

Back in June, Dolly Parton announced she was launching her own wine brand called "Dolly Wines" . . . and now, the first one is finally available. The Dolly Wines Chardonnay is now available at Kroger, Total Wine & More, Meijer, H-E-B, and Cost Plus World Market along with Vivino at DollyWines.com.  The suggested retail price is $14.99 a bottle.