Entertainment Tidbits

Michelle Trachtenberg died at 39 due to complications from diabetes, as confirmed by the New York City medical examiner’s office. Trachtenberg, who had recently undergone a liver transplant, was found dead in February. She began her career at the age of three, starring in commercials before appearing in TV shows and movies. (The Guardian)

Fyre Festival 2 has been postponed, just two months before its scheduled start, with ticketholders notified via messages. The event, a sequel to the infamous 2017 festival, was to be held in Mexico from May 30 to June 2. Organizers assured refunds and promised to announce a new date. That organizer went to prison for the first event. (Variety)

Harvey Weinstein wants to transfer from Rikers Island to Bellevue Hospital during his criminal retrial due to what he calls mistreatment and serious health issues. Weinstein, diagnosed with cancer and other conditions, has faced health complications during his imprisonment. Jury selection for his retrial in New York began this week. (Variety)

Amanda Bynes announced she will join OnlyFans to interact with fans, emphasizing that it will not contain adult content. She plans to share artwork and fashion collaborations for $50 a month. She previously took a step back from acting and was under a conservatorship due to mental health and financial concerns, which ended in 2022. (Complex)

Peacock has canceled the shows Based On A True Story and Mr. Throwback. Based On A True Story was a satire of the true crime genre starring Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina over two seasons. Mr. Throwback, a mocumentary starring Adam Pally, focused on a memorabilia dealer reuniting with NBA star Steph Curry. (Deadline)

Michael Shannon will portray Bill Parcells in a film about John Tuggle, known as “Mr. Irrelevant” after being the last pick in the 1983 NFL Draft. David Corenswet will play Tuggle, showing his impact on the New York Giants team. Directed by Jonathan Levine and written by Nick Santora. (Corenswet is also the new Superman). (Deadline)

Lebanon has banned Disney’s new live-action Snow White due to star Gal Gadot’s presence on the “Israel boycott list.” Conflicting reports exist on the reason for the ban, with Italia Films stating that no films featuring Gadot have been released in Lebanon before. The decision is reportedly not solely tied to recent Israeli-Hezbollah conflict. (NYDN)

During the 2025 Breakthrough Prize ceremony, Seth Rogen ad-libbed controversial remarks about tech titans and the Trump administration’s impact on science funding. The official video later omitted his comments, sparking speculation of censorship. The Breakthrough Prize Foundation claims edits were made for time constraints. (THR)

Gayle King defended the all-female Blue Origin space expedition, urging critics to educate themselves before judging. King refuted the expedition being labeled a “ride,” emphasizing the rigorous work and scientific research involved. The expedition aimed to inspire others, especially women and girls, to pursue space exploration. (EW)