Freshly Brewed Buzz with Jeff Bridges and Carole Baskin

Oct 20, 2020 | 6:07 AM

JEFF BRIDGES REVEALS LYMPHOMA DIAGNOSIS: Jeff Bridges is battling lymphoma. The 70-year-old wrote on Twitter: “I have been diagnosed with Lymphoma. Although it is a serious disease, I feel fortunate that I have a great team of doctors and the prognosis is good. I’m starting treatment and will keep you posted on my recovery.” He added: “I’m profoundly grateful for the love and support from my family and friends. Thank you for your prayers and well wishes. And, while I have you, please remember to go vote. Because we are all in this together.” (Page Six)

ROBERT REDFORD GRIEVES: Robert Redford is grieving the loss of his son James, a filmmaker and activist, who died of cancer at 58. A rep for the actor told People: “The grief is immeasurable with the loss of a child. Jamie was a loving son, husband and father. His legacy lives on through his children, art, filmmaking and devoted passion to conservation and the environment.” (People)

CAROLE BASKIN COMES OUT: Carole Baskin has come at as bisexual. The Tiger King star told Pink News: “I have always considered myself to be bisexual. Even though I’ve never had a wife, I could just as easily have a wife as a husband.” She said she discovered her bisexuality in the 1980s. (Pink News)

VERNON DAVIS AND PETA MURGATROYD REACT: Vernon Davis and Peta Murgatoyd are bidding farewell to Dancing With the Stars. After being on the verge of elimination for three weeks, they were nixed last night. He told ET: “Life is all about the unexpected. But it’s great, you know? I had a great journey. I met Peta, and Nelly… even though there’s COVID [concerns], being able to spend moments with these guys during the show was awesome.” (ET)