Jeff Kinney Calls His LatestDiary of a Wimpy KidBookHot Messthe 'Best Story I’ve Ever Told' (Exclusive)

Jeff Kinney launches ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid #19: Hot Mess’ with The Hot Mess Show.Photo:Scott Eisen/Getty/Abrams Books Scott Eisen/Getty/Abrams Books Jeff Kinney remembers the exact moment he realized how popularDiary of a Wimpy Kidhad become. It was 2009 and the author had just releasedThe Last Straw— the third book in his series, which follows middle school student Greg Heffley as he documents his life in a journal. He pulled up to his book launch event at a Barnes & Noble in Long Island in New York, and was shocked at how many fans had come out to see him.

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Jelly Roll and Snoop Dogg Spark Blunt, Debut Collaboration 'Last Dance with Mary Jane' at Nashville Concert

Jelly Roll in October 2024; Snoop Dogg in May 2024.Photo:Arturo Holmes/Getty; Jennifer Graylock/NBCUniversal via Getty Arturo Holmes/Getty; Jennifer Graylock/NBCUniversal via Getty Jelly RollandSnoop Doggwere definitely in the “smoking section” onstage earlier this week. On Tuesday, Nov. 26, the “Sweat” rapper, 53, made a surprise appearance at the country star’s Beautifully Broken tour stop in Nashville at Bridgestone Arena where the pair debuted a new song from Snoop’s forthcoming LPMissionary, perfan-captured footage.

Jelly Roll Announces New AlbumBeautifully Brokenand Opens Up About Making 'Songs That Have a Purpose'

Jelly Roll.Photo:Jason Kempin/Getty Images Jason Kempin/Getty Images MoreJelly Rollis on the way! On Friday, Aug. 23, the country star (whose real name is Jason DeFord) announced his new albumBeautifully Broken— ahead ofhis upcoming headline tourof the same name — and shared his newest single “Get By.” Jelly Roll’s ‘Beautifully Broken’ album artwork.Courtesy of Republic Records Courtesy of Republic Records Additionally, all net profits from each pre-order ofBeautifully Brokenin his U.S. web store will go to organizations helping those who struggle with mental health issues and addiction.

Jelly Roll Helps Open New Nashville Youth Center Where He Was Previously Incarcerated and Hopes to See 'Change'

Jelly Rollis giving back to his community. As a result, he’s passionate about Nashville’s goal to create a place that focuses on rehabilitating and nurturing young people who find themselves in the detention center. In fact, he’s partnering with the city to help fund the new facility. Jelly Roll in Santa Monica on July 13, 2024.Jon Kopaloff/Getty Jon Kopaloff/Getty The country artist, who had a show in Las Vegas the same night as the groundbreaking, called the city’s youth-centric project “well-spent money.