Celeb Sleaze Pt 1: Spinal Tap 2 Is Happening—And Jimmy Was in the Original?

Published Mar 14, 2025, 2:00 PM

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Jimmy Baron is in the house, and the crew is diving into some big pop culture news—including a major sequel announcement that has JB very excited.

Topics Covered:

  • Spinal Tap 2 is happening—Rob Reiner is back, and major cameos are lined up (McCartney, Elton, Garth).
  • Jimmy reveals he was an extra in the original Spinal Tap—why has he never told this story before?
  • Landman starring Billy Bob Thornton officially renewed at Paramount+. Barnes and Leslie are all in—JB needs convincing.
  • Netflix announces Season 2 of The Perfect Couple as an anthology.
  • Nicole Kidman wants to be on White Lotus—but doesn’t she have enough jobs already?
  • New Jon Hamm series, Your Friends and Neighbors, drops in April. Hamm is Hollywood’s go-to guy right now.
  • Jane Doe drops Jay-Z lawsuit, but new audio raises even more questions.

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