Entertainment news summaries — Page 7
Essential facts and source links for recent entertainment stories.
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William Shatner, George Takei and Walter Koenig remain among living Star Trek originals
Hello! names William Shatner, George Takei and Walter Koenig as living members of Star Trek: The Original Series. Shatner recently performed with his heavy metal band; Takei remains with husband Brad Altman, while Koenig has taught acting and written novels. -
Ericka Alvarez explains Giants game clip after husband draws online backlash
Ericka Alvarez defended husband Ramses after a viral clip showed her carrying their baby and food at the Sept. 22 Giants-Twins game, prompting online criticism of him. She said she chose to hold their daughter and let him eat first because he hadn’t had a full meal that day. -
SNL host Jalen Brunson joked about Swift and Kelce’s wedding
Jalen Brunson hosted the Season 52 premiere of “Saturday Night Live,” joking that a return to Madison Square Garden would recall Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding there over Fourth of July weekend. Knicks teammates joined him onstage for a light roast. -
NFL fans criticize Antonio Brown over post tied to Brady’s divorce
Antonio Brown drew fan backlash after posting “Antonio F______ Brown” on X in response to a report on Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen’s 2022 divorce. Fans called the three-word remark insensitive and pointed to Brady’s past support for Brown. -
Seventeen photos follow Shemar Moore and daughter Frankie from infancy to 2025
People’s gallery features 17 photos of Shemar Moore with daughter Frankie, from her infancy to family outings in 2025. Moore and Frankie’s mother, Jesiree Dizon, welcomed her in January 2023; after splitting in 2025, they remain close friends and dedicated parents. -
Demi Moore, Reese Witherspoon feature in 125-photo celebrity roundup
People’s 125-photo roundup of recent celebrity outings includes Demi Moore at the Step Up Annual Inspiration Awards in Los Angeles on Sept. 25 and Reese Witherspoon with son Deacon Phillippe at the Nashville world premiere of his film Brother Save Us on Sept. 26. -
Jamie Stone undergoes Istanbul nose revision after a decade of breathing problems
Jamie Stone says she underwent revision rhinoplasty in Istanbul 10 years after her first operation left her unhappy and with breathing problems. She said her surgery involved donor cartilage and turbinate reduction, and that she could breathe again afterward. -
‘Dukes of Hazzard’ cast pursued country music, Broadway and politics after CBS
The CBS series “The Dukes of Hazzard” ran for seven seasons from 1979 to 1985; a profile of nine stars traces their post-show lives. John Schneider, Tom Wopat and Catherine Bach pursued acting after the series, while Ben Jones died in August 2026 at 84. -
‘Primetime’ closes with Bill Conradt’s suicide and Dan Plum’s SAG-card news
In “Primetime,” a Texas sting ends when district attorney Bill Conradt dies by suicide as police enter his home, while host Chris Hansen watches. One year later, Dan Plum is living in Mesa, Arizona, and learns his work on the show earned him a SAG card. -
Taylor Swift enters 2026 VMAs tied with Beyoncé at 30 wins
Taylor Swift enters the Sept. 27, 2026, VMAs tied with Beyoncé as the most-awarded musician, with 30 wins each. She has 11 nominations and is set to receive the inaugural Artist Director Honors; if she wins another award, she will hold the record outright. -
Jia Zhangke plans early-winter shoot for Zhao Tao film ‘Mamma Dunhuang’
Jia Zhangke’s next film, “Mamma Dunhuang,” will star Zhao Tao as a homebound woman who uses AI to help on a drive from Dunhuang in western China to the sea. Jia says AI features in the story, not the production; filming is set for early winter. -
Taylor Swift’s ‘Cleveland!’ draws mixed reviews before Chiefs-Dolphins game
Taylor Swift’s “Cleveland!”, about Travis Kelce and his hometown, drew divided reviews before the Kansas City Chiefs’ Week 3 game against Miami. The Guardian called it “appalling”; USA Today’s Maggie Ruggieri praised its campy chorus. -
MacKenzie Scott’s dystopian novel leaves its message unclear, review says
MacKenzie Scott’s dystopian novel “Last Days in Two Nations” appeared in nine free Substack installments in August. Set in a divided near-future America and told through 18 characters, the book’s convoluted plot leaves its message unclear, Business Insider’s review says. -
After eight films with Glenn Ford, Peter Ford left show business
Peter Ford, the only child of actor Glenn Ford and dancer and MGM musical star Eleanor Powell, appeared with his father in eight films and performed with his band before leaving entertainment for the property business after earning an English degree in 1968. -
Glenn Jacobs’ Trump selfie at Texas-Tennessee game draws mixed reactions
President Donald Trump attended the Texas Longhorns’ 20-17 win over the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium, sitting beside Glenn Jacobs, the former WWE wrestler known as Kane. Jacobs posted a selfie with Trump, drawing praise and criticism from WWE fans. -
Camilla prompted Kate and Queen Máxima to face forward at 2019 Garter ceremony
At the 2019 Order of the Garter ceremony, then-Duchess of Cambridge Kate and Queen Máxima became absorbed in conversation and nearly missed part of the procession. Camilla tapped Máxima on the shoulder, reminding both women to face forward as it passed. -
A gallery revisits 17 royal mini-dress looks from Princess Anne to Lady Amelia Windsor
A gallery covers 17 royal mini-dress appearances, from Princess Anne in 1969 to Lady Amelia Windsor in 2025, including Princess Diana, Princess Kate, Meghan Markle, Princess Beatrice and Spain's Queen Letizia. They were worn at public visits, galas and other events. -
Knicks teammates turn Jalen Brunson’s SNL monologue into a mock Q&A
Jalen Brunson’s Saturday Night Live season-premiere monologue became a mock Q&A when Knicks teammates Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikael Bridges, OG Anunoby and Josh Hart appeared as audience members; Towns asked whether he could “foul out” of the show. -
Forthcoming book details Tom Brady’s reported loss of almost 20 pounds amid 2022 marital strain
A forthcoming book says Tom Brady lost almost 20 pounds during marital strain in 2022; former Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians attributed the loss to stress from personal issues. Brady and Gisele Bundchen’s marriage ended in October that year. -
Princess Diana wanted William and Harry to know Charles loved her, Seward says
Royal biographer Ingrid Seward says Diana told her she wanted Princes William and Harry to know their father, then-Prince Charles, had loved her. Diana said letters she and Charles exchanged were held in the Royal Archives and could not be viewed for 50 years. -
Rio singer Pedro Sampaio to join Ricky Martin for Brazil NFL halftime show
Brazilian singer Pedro Sampaio will join Ricky Martin’s halftime show at Sunday’s Baltimore Ravens–Dallas Cowboys game in Brazil. The 28-year-old Rio de Janeiro native is set to perform in his hometown, with Martin headlining. -
Jeremy Culhane revives Tucker Carlson spoof for SNL Season 52
Jeremy Culhane reprised his Tucker Carlson impression in the first “Weekend Update” of “Saturday Night Live” Season 52, spoofing summer releases including “The Odyssey,” “Spider-Man” and “Obsession” with jokes about gender-neutral language, romance and politics. -
‘SNL’ opens season 52 with a sketch casting Mamdani and Trump as BFFs
“Saturday Night Live” opened season 52 with Ramy Youssef as New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and James Austin Johnson as Donald Trump in a cold open portraying them as friends. They discussed an East Coast storm, the Knicks’ championship and a U.N. meeting. -
Knicks teammates joined Brunson’s ‘SNL’ monologue to roast him
Jalen Brunson opened “SNL” Season 52 with Knicks teammates Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby roasting him; their jokes included Towns’ ejection and Hart’s question about a $113 million pay cut Brunson said he took to re-sign. -
Johnny Depp bites artificial hedge leaves at Las Vegas festival
Johnny Depp was filmed pulling leaves from an artificial hedge with his teeth, spitting one out, then posing with another stem in his mouth and raising a glass at Drink Las Vegas at Park MGM. The four-day festival runs Sept. 24–27 across MGM Resorts properties. -
Noah Cyrus posts gray-bikini carousel from Bahamas vacation
Noah Cyrus shared a social-media carousel from a recent Bahamas vacation, posing in a gray bikini and appearing in a boat-ride video. She captioned it, “PSA: I didn't mean to post this rn,” then joked, “Other side of the world sees it first.” -
Brooks Nader's Milan look layers a sheer dress over lace lingerie
Model Brooks Nader wore a sheer black dress over a lace bra and high-waisted briefs as she left Langosteria after dinner during Milan Fashion Week. Stockings with suspenders, slingback heels and a structured handbag completed the look.
