Celebrity Buzz with The Levy’s and Charles Barkley

Aug 7, 2024 | 6:05 AM

Eugene and Dan Levy, the father-son duo behind Schitt’s Creek, are in talks to host the 76th Emmy Awards. Both are Emmy winners for their work on the show. Negotiations are still ongoing, and no deal has been finalized yet.


CBS has ordered a pilot for a new crime drama titled Einstein, created by Andy Breckman of Monk. The show centers on the great-grandson of Albert Einstein, a tenured professor who assists a police detective with solving cases.


Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ will all raise prices starting October 17th, with Disney+ and Hulu’s ad-supported plans rising by $2 to $9.99 per month, Hulu’s ad-free plan going up by $1 to $18.99, and ESPN+ rising by $1 to $11.99.


Charles Barkley changed his decision to retire from broadcasting at the end of the 2024-25 NBA season. The decision comes as Warner Bros. Discovery recently sued the NBA to keep some games beyond the upcoming season.


Buca di Beppo has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will reposition the brand by restructuring its 44 restaurants across 14 states, and adding one new location. No changes will affect reservations or promotions at open locations.


Charles Cyphers, known for playing Sheriff Brackett in the Halloween franchise, passed away at 85 in Tucson after a brief illness. His manager described him as a lovable and sensitive man, known for his captivating storytelling.


Liza Minnelli will release her memoir in spring 2026, starting with her life as Judy Garland’s daughter and rise to fame. It will be written with Pulitzer Prize winner Heidi Evans and Los Angeles Times alum Josh Getlin.


Billy Bean, the former baseball player who came out as gay in 1999 and served as Major League Baseball’s senior vice president for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, has passed away at 60 after battling Acute Myeloid Leukemia.