Entertainment Tidbits

Colman Domingo has joined the cast of Wicked: For Good as the voice of the Cowardly Lion. The news was announced Monday on the Wicked Instagram account, where Domingo appeared behind a stuffed lion before saying, “See you in Oz!” The sequel continues the story of Elphaba and Glinda, with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande returning in the lead roles. (Story URL)

Jane Goodall, the world-renowned primatologist and environmental activist, died at 91 from cardiac arrest, according to a death certificate. The report also noted she had epilepsy, though it was unclear if it contributed to her death. Goodall passed away in California over two weeks ago while on her speaking tour due to what her reps called “natural causes.” (Story URL)

Eric Dane will appear as a guest star in Season 2, Episode 9 of NBC’s medical drama Brilliant Minds. The Euphoria and Grey’s Anatomy actor plays Matthew, a firefighter who struggles to tell his family about his ALS diagnosis. The role mirrors Dane’s real-life experience after revealing earlier this year that he has ALS, a disease that weakens muscles by damaging nerve cells. (Story URL)

Food Network has announced the end of its weekend talk show The Kitchen after more than ten years on air. The final episode will air December 13th. Hosts Sunny Anderson, Katie Lee Biegel, Jeff Mauro, Geoffrey Zakarian, and recurring guest host Alex Guarnaschelli will lead the farewell. The series debuted in 2014 and has featured many celebrity guests. (Story URL)

Cancellations of Disney+ and Hulu doubled in September after ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Sept. 17. Research firm Antenna reported Disney+ cancellations averaged 8%, up from 4% in prior months, while Hulu’s rate hit 10%, up from 5%. The spike followed Kimmel’s remarks about “the MAGA gang,” which led Nexstar and Sinclair to pull the show. (Story URL)

Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli’s 28-year marriage has reportedly ended after she discovered “incriminating” text messages. A source close to Loughlin said, “Truly, the tipping point came when Lori found a bunch of text messages.” The insider claimed Giannulli “had used Lori for years” and that “he got worse” after their stint in prison. (Story URL)