Entertainment News Daily - The END | August 7, 2026

On this edition of "Entertainment News Daily," Barnes and Crash hold nothing back as they dive into the latest headlines from the entertainment world. Tune in as the guys debate a controversial theme park "tribute" that looks suspiciously like a celebrity cash grab, react to a famous Hollywood wild-child's belated entry into the podcasting game, and investigate Crash's struggling online side hustle. Plus, find out why a country superstar's concert giveaway is actually a major financial burden, and hear their reaction to a shelved hidden-camera show that was secretly designed to extract a confession from an infamous celebrity. THE MORNING X with BARNES & CRASH originates on 99X Atlanta. Listen live weekdays from 6–10 AM Eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 FM in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or via the 99X Freeloader app. All live show content is available hours after broadcast. The Morning X has been a staple since 1994, founded by Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy. Please review and subscribe to THE MORNING X with BARNES & CRASH, available on your favorite podcast platform. Get exclusive Morning X video interviews, bonus content, and behind-the-scenes footage on all platforms at TheMorningX.com. Join The Morning X Quiz Showdown every Thursday at 9:05 AM ET for your chance to win $1000. Sign up at GetInTheRing.com. Executive Producer: Steve BarnesHosts: Steve Barnes, Crash ClarkAssociate Producer: Leslie Tillery FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This podcast may contain copyrighted material used under fair use for criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research as protected by U.S. copyright law. For concerns, please contact hi@themorningx.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.