Entertainment Tidbits

A man crashed a car into the front gate of Jennifer Aniston’s Los Angeles home while she was present. The driver was apprehended by private security guards before the police arrived. The suspect, described as a white middle-aged man, has not been identified or charged. Aniston has not made any public statements about the incident. (AP)

Practical Magic 2, starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman as witchy sisters, is set for a theatrical release on Sept. 18, 2026. The sequel to the 1998 fantasy comedy is based on the novel series by Alice Hoffman. The film’s storyline is anticipated to continue the magical legacy. A prequel series attempt, Rules of Magic, was canceled by HBO in 2019. (Variety)

Comcast’s cable TV spinoff, the newly-named Versant, will incorporate USA, Syfy, E!, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, Golf Channel, and some digital businesses like Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes. The split from NBCUniversal will allow Versant more freedom for mergers and new strategies. It will also have a heavy news focus thanks to CNBC and MSNBC. (THR)

The Apple TV+ comedy Acapulco will return for its fourth and final season in July. Starring and executive produced by Eugenio Derbez, the show follows the Las Colinas Resort in two timelines. In the present, Máximo works to restore the resort, while reminiscing about its past in 1986. Derbez expressed pride in the show’scelebration of Mexican culture. (The Wrap)

Rita Ora and Brandy will return for the fifth Descendants film, titled Wicked Wonderland, as the Queen of Hearts and Cinderella, respectively. The film, set for release in 2026 on Disney Channel and Disney+, continues the story of Red and Chloe following their time-traveling adventures and explores the consequences of altering time. (Variety)

Jason Statham is set to star in The Beekeeper 2, with Amazon MGM Studios securing distribution rights in a $50 million deal. The sequel, directed by Timo Tjahjanto, follows the retired operative in a new adventure. The first film, directed by David Ayer, earned $163 million worldwide and the sequel begins filming in the fall. (Deadline)

Four former female employees have sued singer Smokey Robinson and his wife Frances, alleging sexual battery, assault, and false imprisonment. They are seeking damages of at least $50 million in a trial, claiming Robinson and his wife created a hostile work environment and failed to address previous misconduct incidents. (Variety)

Apple TV+ has renewed The Studio for Season 2, continuing the Hollywood satire series starring Seth Rogen, Ike Barinholtz, and Catherine O’Hara. The acclaimed series has included a long line of guest stars like Bryan Cranston and Martin Scorsese, with plans for more seasons under creators Rogen and Evan Goldberg. (Variety)

Barry Diller has come out as gay, sharing insight into his decades-long romance and marriage to Diane von Fürstenberg. He expressed that their relationship is an “explosion of passion” and that his romantic feelings toward men coexisted with his love for Diane. Diller also discussed the fluidity of sexual identity and society’s changing views on sexuality. (Yahoo!)