Olivia Hussey, known for roles in Romeo & Juliet (1968) and Black Christmas (1974), has passed away at 73. No cause was given, but her family said her “warmth, wisdom, and pure kindness touched the lives of all who knew her.”
Greg Gumbel, the popular CBS sportscaster, has passed away at 78. One of the first Black play-by-play announcers for a major U.S. championship, Gumbel was known for his work on football, basketball, and March Madness.
Aaron Brown, the news anchor known for his coverage on CNN during the September 11, 2001 terror attacks, has passed away at 76. He began his career in Minneapolis and Seattle before moving up to ABC and then finally CNN.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard, of Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup, welcomed her first child with boyfriend Ken Urker. Their daughter, Aurora, was born December 28 in Louisiana. They chose the name while Blanchard was still in prison.
Apple TV+ will be available free from January 3 to 5, accessible to anyone with an Apple ID. This promotion coincides with the release of new seasons of Bad Sisters and Shrinking, as well as ongoing series like Silo and Severance.
Squid Games season 2 broke Netflix records with 68 million views within its first four days, surpassing the previous record held by Wednesday. It quickly became one of Netflix’s top non-English language titles in company history.
Jason Momoa will portray the intergalactic bounty hunter Lobo in Supergirl: Woman Of Tomorrow, marking the first movie portrayal of the character. The movie, set for June 26th, 2026, will star Milly Alcock as Supergirl.
Amanda Bynes made a rare public appearance at 50 Cent’s Las Vegas residency. She joined him backstage for a meet & greet, posing for a photo and thanking him profusely. The rapper is hosting a limited residency until Saturday.
Joe Budden was charged with lewdness after a neighbor reported seeing him “completely naked” outside their apartment door in New Jersey. Budden’s lawyer accused the chief of police of seeking publicity by releasing a statement.
YouTuber MrBeast, 26, proposed to girlfriend Thea Booysen, 27, on Christmas Day with both of their families present. The surprise proposal involved a thoughtful plan and concluded with an excited “yes” from Booysen.
