Entertainment Tidbits

Jimmy Kimmel will continue hosting ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live through 2027 under a new one-year extension with Disney. Kimmel’s previous contract was set to end in 2026. He and Disney finalized the extension this summer, before the Charlie Kirk controversy. Typical late-night contracts last about three years, but Kimmel has recently weighed stepping back. (Story URL)

Jason Bateman has opened up about his relationship with his sister, Justine Bateman. In a new interview, the 56-year-old actor said they “don’t see each other a ton” but remain close. “There isn’t the typical ‘We see each other every Thanksgiving or every Christmas,’” he said, adding that their connection is “in a great way.” He said they plan to meet for lunch next week. (Story URL)

Rebel Wilson and her wife, Ramona Agruma, are expecting their second child together. The couple already share a daughter, Rocye, who was born in 2022. Agruma shared the news on Instagram, writing, “The happiest news in our family. It will be four of us soon. Baby number two is on her way. I love you Rebel Wilson.” Wilson and Agruma married in December 2024. (Story URL)

Elton John has posted a lighthearted reply to fans who claimed his kitchen looked “dirty” in a recent video. The singer shared two Instagram Reels from his home in England. Wearing pink cleaning gloves, he demonstrated his spotless oven, declaring, “Look, I’ve got the cleanest oven window in Windsor.” John captioned his post, “Don’t think your comments go unnoticed,” (Story URL)

Steve Carell will headline the new HBO comedy series Rooster, premiering in March. The 10-episode season also features Charly Clive, Danielle Deadwyler, Phil Dunster, John C. McGinley, and Lauren Tsai. According to a description, the show is “a comedy set on a college campus centering on an author’s (Carell) complicated relationship with his daughter (Clive).” (Story URL)

Marlon Wayans acknowledged mispronouncing several names while announcing the 2026 Golden Globe nominations Monday morning. He and actress Skye P. Marshall hosted the broadcast, which mostly went smoothly. Wayans later joked to Variety, “I’m not sure a lot of them know that they were nominated,” and explained he had only minutes to review the list. (Story URL)

Francesca Scorsese confirmed she got her latest directing job through her father, Martin Scorsese. The 26-year-old actress and filmmaker directed the final episode of Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints, a Fox Nation docudrama. “I got this, obviously, because my dad was overseeing everything as the executive producer,” she told Variety. “I’m not going to deny anything. (Story URL)