Entertainment news summaries — Page 16
Essential facts and source links for recent entertainment stories.
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Emily Burnham wins ‘Jeopardy!’ after ending the first round with $400
Emily Burnham won Wednesday’s “Jeopardy!” with $17,201 after ending the first round at $400 and taking the lead in Double Jeopardy. Returning champion Jennifer Leavey finished second with $3,000; Edward Tournier ended third with $372. -
Reich says ‘Game Changer’ Season 9 is planned as its strangest yet
“Game Changer” closed Season 8 with a nearly 90-minute talent-show finale featuring 23 contestants; Oscar Montoya won a Chili’s gift card worth under $5,000. Host Sam Reich says Season 9, due to begin production in three weeks, is planned as the show’s strangest yet. -
After over two years in Russian prison, Gaga Daily’s Kirill hears MAYHEM
Gaga Daily owner Kirill says he was arrested in Russia in early 2024 after protesting against the government, sentenced to more than two years in prison and is now out. Friends ran the account during Lady Gaga’s MAYHEM era; he is hearing the album for the first time. -
David Bromstad pauses HGTV shoot to welcome fan who recognized him
HGTV designer David Bromstad paused a “My Lottery Dream Home” shoot to greet a fan who recognized him, exchanged a fist bump and thanked him for watching. When a crew member said filming was underway, Bromstad urged them, “Let him have his moment!” -
Twenty-one castaways will vie for $1 million on ‘Survivor 51’ in Fiji
CBS’s “Survivor 51” is scheduled to premiere Sept. 23 with a two-hour episode at 8 p.m. ET; 21 castaways will compete for $1 million in Fiji’s Mamanuca Islands. Host Jeff Probst has dubbed the season the start of the show’s “Open Era.” -
Anh, not Malcolm, knows about the fake dating in ‘The Love Hypothesis’
Director Claire Scanlon says The Love Hypothesis film cuts Holden and expands Anh’s role in the ending: unlike the book, where Malcolm knows Olive and Adam are fake dating, the movie reveals Anh knew all along because she observed them as a scientist. -
Tyra Banks’ new filing challenges edits in Netflix’s ‘Reality Check’
Tyra Banks’ latest filing in her defamation suit over Netflix’s “Reality Check” compares documentary clips with original footage, arguing that edits misrepresented her. The examples concern her response to a contestant’s assault story and a conversation about cheating. -
Dolly Parton’s sister supports Bryan Seaver amid temporary restraining order
Freida Parton said there is no family feud over Dolly Parton’s estate and that the family loves nephew Bryan Seaver. A Tennessee judge granted a temporary restraining order against Seaver after the estate accused him of sending threatening messages. -
Roman Park’s takeover attempt threatens Frank Shaw’s precinct in ‘Animal Control’ season 5
Animal Control season 5 puts Frank Shaw’s precinct in Roman Park’s sights: he has a city contract and has already shut one precinct. Showrunner Tad Quill says Frank and rival Templeton will unite against Roman; the city council will decide whether to keep the precinct open. -
Rebecca Hall on playing Abby Borden as funny and frightening in Netflix series
Rebecca Hall says playing Abby Borden in Netflix’s “Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story” required balancing comedy and menace. She sees pain behind Abby’s cruelty but does not excuse it. The season debuted at No. 1 on Netflix’s English TV list with 12.1 million views. -
Jerry Sheindlin married Judge Judy twice and presided over ‘The People’s Court’
Judge Judy and Jerry Sheindlin married in 1977, divorced in 1990 and remarried the following year. Jerry, a former criminal defense lawyer and judge who served as an acting New York Supreme Court justice, later presided over TV’s The People’s Court from 1999 to 2001. -
Alleged affair partner testifies Caleb Flynn spoke of killing his wife
Alleigha Botner testified Sept. 23 that Caleb Flynn repeatedly said he wanted his wife, Ashley, dead during their nearly two-year affair. Flynn is on trial over Ashley’s Feb. 16 killing in Tipp City, Ohio, and has pleaded not guilty to murder and other charges. -
Jeff Garlin says he had undiagnosed bipolar disorder on ‘The Goldbergs’; co-star disagrees
Jeff Garlin says he had undiagnosed bipolar disorder while filming “The Goldbergs” and described himself as sometimes “really, really mean.” Co-star Wendi McLendon-Covey disputed his account; Garlin said he was diagnosed after leaving the sitcom in 2021. -
Aguilera and fiancé Matthew Rutler share a romantic boat outing in Portofino
Christina Aguilera and fiancé Matthew Rutler were spotted kissing and embracing during a boat outing in Portofino, Italy, on Sept. 21. The trip came three days after Aguilera performed at a Monaco gala marking the Prince Albert II Foundation’s 20th anniversary. -
Police say Jonathan Taylor Thomas was arrested for public intoxication, obstruction
Jonathan Taylor Thomas was arrested in Westlake Village, Calif., on Sept. 21 after a vehicle he rode in was stopped in a DUI investigation. He was a passenger; police say he was arrested for public intoxication and obstruction, but no charges have been filed. -
Netflix begins production on eight-episode The Four Seasons Season 3
The Four Seasons has begun production on Season 3, Netflix said in a Sept. 23 post sharing a first-look set photo. The new season will have eight episodes; Netflix has not set a premiere date, and the report says it may return in 2027. -
Bennah Serfaty and Andy Boose raised musician Sombr in New York
Sombr, whose real name is Shane Boose, grew up in New York City with parents Bennah Serfaty and Andy Boose and sister Amelie. After he left high school at 17 to pursue music, his mother, initially unhappy with the decision, came to support his career. -
‘Charlie’s Angels’ trio reunites at 2026 Emmys for 50th anniversary
Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd reunited at the 2026 Emmys to mark 50 years of “Charlie’s Angels.” Farrah Fawcett died in 2009 and John Forsyth in 2010; Smith now focuses on lifestyle brands, while Ladd disclosed a breast cancer battle in April 2026. -
Rick Devens is unsure he can beat ally Dee for Big Brother’s $750,000 prize
Rick Devens has secured a Big Brother 28 final-four spot and says he believes the jury would give him the win over Melody Morris, Taylor Brown or Drew Campbell, but he is unsure he could beat closest ally Dee Valladares for the $750,000 prize. -
People revisits 17 “Survivor” alumni who died between 2010 and 2025
People looks back at 17 former “Survivor” contestants who died after competing, with deaths spanning 2010–2025. The profiles recount their season placements, ages and reported circumstances of death, alongside tributes from relatives, castmates and host Jeff Probst. -
Tobey Maguire and Jennifer Meyer agree to restore single status
Court documents obtained by TMZ say Tobey Maguire and Jennifer Meyer have agreed to restore their single status, pending a judge’s signature. Their 2020 divorce filing came four years after they announced their split, but they have yet to settle how to divide their assets. -
U.K. leads the 22-country International Emmy field with 14 nominations
The United Kingdom led the International Emmy nominations announced Wednesday, earning 14 of 64 nods; Brazil followed with nine and Spain with five. The nominees span 16 categories and 22 countries, and winners will be announced at a Nov. 23 gala in New York. -
Justin Bieber's apparent MacArthur Park performance draws officials' praise
Footage appearing to show Justin Bieber performing at Los Angeles' MacArthur Park on Sept. 22 drew praise from officials, who described the reported set as a sign of progress. Bieber's representative had not immediately responded to a request for confirmation. -
Hayden Panettiere honored in Malibu; source says her mother couldn't attend
Hayden Panettiere was remembered at a celebration of life in Malibu on Sept. 19, just over a month after her death. A source says her estranged mother, Lesley Vogel, was invited but could not attend; her father and several costars were there. -
Judge Judy says she doubts courtroom stories and looks for signs of lying
After 30 years on courtroom TV, Judith Sheindlin says she begins by assuming people’s accounts are usually untrue and checks whether details make sense. She told W Magazine that liars often avoid eye contact and claimed men and women show different physical signs.
