Entertainment news summaries — Page 4
Essential facts and source links for recent entertainment stories.
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Source says Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber spent years helping Presley seek addiction treatment
Presley, 27, died Sept. 20 at a rehab facility, according to medical examiner records. His parents, Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, spent years helping him seek substance-abuse treatment, a source told PEOPLE; the official cause of death has been deferred. -
Ree Drummond’s five children: Jamar Goff arrested on drug and assault charges
Jamar Goff, Ree and Ladd Drummond’s 23-year-old foster son, was arrested and booked in Alabama in September 2026 on multiple drug- and assault-related charges. Court documents allege he possessed methamphetamine at the time of his arrest. -
‘The Pitt’ seeks nonunion extras for Pittsburgh shoot Oct. 27–29, 2026
“The Pitt” will film scenes in Pittsburgh Oct. 27–29, 2026, with nonunion background-actor roles open to applicants, mostly age 18 and older. No experience is required; general extras will earn $250 for 12 hours, plus overtime if they work longer. -
After a four-chair turn, Lexi Stephens joins Adam Levine’s team on “The Voice”
Lexi Stephens chose Adam Levine as her coach on Wednesday’s episode of “The Voice,” after a four-chair turn for her audition. She said she had initially planned to pick Kelly Clarkson; Levine celebrated her choice by dropping to the floor and doing a push-up. -
Craig Melvin's GLP-1 use remains unconfirmed after Dylan Dreyer's question
On the Sept. 24 “Today” 3rd Hour, Dylan Dreyer said she had asked Craig Melvin whether he used a GLP-1 shot. Melvin said he took the question as suggesting he should use one, but did not confirm or deny taking it; he acknowledged losing weight. -
Heather Matarazzo says SAG health-plan earnings threshold is hard to meet
Heather Matarazzo says she is struggling to meet the SAG health plan’s $28,090 minimum annual earnings threshold for 2026, adding that many actors face the same hurdle as shorter TV seasons and fewer shows make steady Guild work harder to find. -
Caleb Flynn allegedly texted he’d risk his relationship with daughters for affair partner
At Caleb Flynn’s murder trial, Alleigha Botner, who testified they had an affair, said he texted he was willing to sacrifice his daughters, $250,000, his job and home to be with her. Flynn is accused of fatally shooting wife Ashley on Feb. 16 and has pleaded not guilty. -
Sharon Stone calls on Sydney Sweeney to take responsibility for Novig ad
Sharon Stone said Sydney Sweeney should “take responsibility” for her nearly nude Novig sports-betting ad, criticized by female athletes. At Variety’s Sept. 23 Power of Women event, Stone said women’s sports should not be denigrated to attract men to gamble. -
Johnny Depp’s Yacht Thriller ‘Day Drinker’ Gets Its First Trailer
Lionsgate released the first trailer for the action-thriller “Day Drinker,” starring Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz and Madelyn Cline. Cline plays a bartender on a private yacht who serves Depp’s mysterious guest; the film opens March 26, 2027. -
‘Lioness’ Season 4 remains unconfirmed after Season 3 cliffhangers
Paramount+ has not officially renewed “Lioness” for Season 4. The Season 3 finale revealed to viewers—but not the characters—that Aaliyah was behind Joe’s kidnapping and had ordered another attempt; Joe’s husband also left with their daughters. -
Sotheby’s will auction Princess Diana’s ‘revenge dress’ in New York on Dec. 9
Princess Diana’s Christina Stambolian dress, worn once in 1994 as Prince Charles admitted he had been unfaithful, goes to auction in New York on Dec. 9. Sotheby’s estimate is $150,000–$300,000; Briege Mackenzie, whose family bought it in 1997, is selling it. -
Ted Kaczynski's 17-year bombing campaign behind Netflix's “Unabomber”
Netflix’s new crime drama “Unabomber,” starring Jacob Tremblay as Ted Kaczynski, is inspired by the mathematician’s 1978–95 bombing campaign, which killed three people and injured 23. His brother and sister-in-law helped investigators identify him after recognizing his writing. -
Kris Jenner and Corey Gamble remain together while valuing time apart, source says
A source close to Kris Jenner and Corey Gamble says they remain together and happy while allowing each other time to pursue their own lives. The couple, together for more than a decade, attended the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art’s opening in Los Angeles on Sept. 19. -
Simone turns 25 as Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson share rare photos
Former HGTV hosts Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson celebrated their eldest daughter Simone’s 25th birthday on Sept. 21, sharing rare photos and tributes on Instagram. Jackson said he was proud to be her father, and fans commented on Simone’s resemblance to him. -
Karol G’s ‘Bby Wow’ holds Global 200 No. 1 with about 2,000 downloads
Karol G, Judeline and Rusowsky’s “Bby Wow” held the Billboard Global 200’s No. 1 spot for a third week, with about 2,000 downloads sold worldwide, up 22% from the prior tracking period. The chart excludes radio, and streaming is doing nearly all the work. -
Former actuary Chibuikem Uche stars as Kojo in ‘A Different World’ revival
Chibuikem Uche plays fashion designer Kojo in Netflix’s “A Different World” sequel, which premiered Sept. 24. Before pursuing acting, he worked as an actuary and took acting classes in New York while keeping his full-time job. -
Shreya Ghoshal spotlights Indian crafts on sold-out North American tour
Shreya Ghoshal’s sold-out Unstoppable tour across North America features traditional Indian textiles, with no look repeated. One Kalamkari panel in her wardrobe took Andhra Pradesh artisan Ganga 25 days to hand-paint using natural dyes. -
Tahnee Welch pursued acting as brother Damon moved into production
Raquel Welch’s children pursued different show-business careers: Tahnee worked as an actor and model, best known for playing Kitty in Cocoon and its 1988 sequel, while Damon worked in production, including as executive producer of I Am Raquel Welch. -
Braun Strowman to compete in Netflix’s 2027 Celebrity Million Dollar Secret
Adam Scherr, known as Braun Strowman, joins Netflix’s Celebrity Million Dollar Secret. Netflix says it will air in 2027, but has not announced an exact date. One player is secretly given a box containing $1,000,000; the others try to identify and vote them out. -
Bob Chapek defends Disney park price hikes in his upcoming memoir
Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek defends the steep theme-park price hikes he introduced in his upcoming memoir, arguing they reduced crowding and improved guests’ experiences. His changes included dynamic pricing and charging for some formerly free perks. -
Macklemore’s Red Rocks resale tickets start at $220 after Sheeran tour exit
Resale tickets for Macklemore’s Oct. 22 solo show at Colorado’s Red Rocks start at $220 for general admission; Ticketmaster lists only resale tickets. Demand surged following the controversy, while tickets for Ed Sheeran’s Philadelphia show were available for $68. -
McConaughey says Woody Harrelson’s energy makes people feel younger
Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson discussed their friendship and new Apple TV comedy “Brothers” in a Yahoo interview. McConaughey called Harrelson a “perpetual 8-year-old,” saying his beginner’s-mind outlook makes people around him feel younger. -
Obama discusses masculinity with Lauren Groff in ‘A Great Book’ episode
Barack Obama discusses masculinity with novelist Lauren Groff in the final episode of his six-part “A Great Book” podcast, which premieres Sept. 24. He says he wants men like “All the Pretty Horses” cowboy John Grady Cole and asks how society can cultivate that kind of man. -
Celia Rose Gooding reflects on Uhura’s emotional Pike scene in ‘Strange New Worlds’
Celia Rose Gooding says the “Strange New Worlds” Season 4 finale’s conversation between TOS-era Uhura and Pike was its most meaningful scene to her, because Uhura knows his fate. A time anomaly brings two Uhuras together, and the present-day version becomes open to Scotty. -
Former contestants recount ‘The Swan’ in Hulu documentary
A Hulu documentary, “The Swan: Behind the Mirror,” premieres Sept. 29 and revisits Fox’s 2004 reality show through interviews with 12 former contestants. They recount its 90-day makeover, including cosmetic surgery, isolation, workouts and restrictive diets.
