Steven Spielberg will direct a new original event film for Universal Pictures, slated for May 15, 2026. He’ll collaborate with David Koepp, the writer he worked with on Jurassic Park and Indiana Jones. Further details TBA.
Chris Hemsworth received a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame, and was celebrated by Robert Downey Jr. with a playful roast. Hemsworth’s wife Elsa Pataky and their three kids were also in attendance at the ceremony.
Jon Lovett, former Obama speechwriter and Pod Save America co-host, is rumored to be a contestant on the next season of Survivor. A promotional ad for the new season featured Lovett, though his participation is not confirmed.
Travis and Jason Kelce will host a live recording of their podcast, New Heights, during Sport Beach 2024 in France on June 17-20. The event includes a Wine & Spirits Festival featuring Kelce’s beer and tequila soda brands.
Netflix has acquired the legal drama Monsanto from the Cannes Film Festival. Starring Glen Powell, Anthony Mackie, and Laura Dern, it follows the true story of lawyer Brent Wisner (Powell) fighting the chemical giant.
Jennifer Tilly will appear on The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills during Season 14, alongside the show’s returning stars and new addition Bozoma Saint John. Tilly and Kathy Hilton will guest as friends of the Housewives.
Leave The World Behind was the most-watched film on Netflix worldwide in the second half of 2023, while the live-action series One Piece led in TV viewership. Viewers watched 90 billion hours in the first half of the year.
Dwayne Wade, former NBA player, received the Elevate Prize Catalyst Award for his advocacy work for the transgender community. Wade’s daughter, Zaya, came out as trans in 2020, and Wade has been a strong supporter.
Michael Richards opens up about his experience being diagnosed with stage 1 prostate cancer in 2018 in his memoir. He feared his life was over, but his desire to be there for his 9-year-old son motivated him to seek treatment.
