Jon M. Chu, director of the Britney Spears biopic, is said to be considering Selena Gomez or Natalie Portman to play the singer, a move Spears supports, admiring Portman’s acting skills and Gomez’s child star background.
Ed Sheeran just became the first international music artist to perform a concert in Bhutan. Sharing highlights of his trip to the South Asian country on Instagram, he expressed gratitude for the opportunity and warm reception.
Joel McHale will host Season 2 of The 1% Club on FOX, a role filled by Patton Oswalt in Season 1. The quiz show features a $100,000 grand prize. McHale also stars in Animal Control and Crime Scene Kitchen on the network.
Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt, along with other property owners, are suing Los Angeles over the Palisades wildfire. They allege an empty reservoir and poorly-structured water system contributed to the loss of their homes.
AMC Theatres will host two marathons to screen 9 of the 10 2025 Best Picture nominees, on February 22nd and March 1st with a 24-hour format. The only nominee not included is Emilia Pérez, likely due to being a Netflix film.
Bill Gates expressed remorse over his divorce from Melinda French Gates, calling it “the mistake I most regret” in a recent interview with The Times of London. He described the divorce as a miserable experience for both of them.
Paramount Network has renewed Bar Rescue for its 10th season, featuring host Jon Taffer. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to continue empowering struggling businesses, with Season 9 set to resume on February 23.
Brad Pitt will star in the action film Heart Of The Beast, where he’ll play a stranded former Green Beret alongside his retired combat dog in Alaska. Pitt will also produce the film, which reunites him with Fury director David Ayer.
Skai Jackson, 22, announced the birth of her first child, named Kasai, with her unidentified boyfriend. She shared the news on Instagram and expressed her excitement. No details about the baby’s sex or birth date were revealed.
