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Percy Jackson & The Olympians has been renewed for Season 3 at Disney+ just before the Season 2 debut. The third season is based on The Titan’s Curse novel in the series by Rick Riordan. Season 1 performed well on Disney+, ranking among the top five most-watched original shows upon its release in December 2023. (Variety)

The MTV Movie & TV Awards ceremony has been canceled for the second year. Paramount merger with Skydance Media led to pausing the event. The 2023 edition aired as pre-taped after host Drew Barrymore’s withdrawal in solidarity with Writers Guild of America strikers. The show’s format for the future is under consideration. (UPI)

Prince Harry’s U.S. visa files will reportedly be publicly released by March 18th after court order. The Heritage Foundation filed FOI request citing Harry’s drug use history as grounds for visa disqualification. In his memoir, Harry admitted using drugs to cope with grief after Princess Diana’s death. (Us Weekly)

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Gene Hackman’s $80 million fortune faces uncertainty following the deaths of him and his wife Betsy Arakawa. Hackman’s will left everything to his wife, with no mention of his three children. However, as Arakawa predeceased him, the will may be invalid, potentially allowing his children to claim the estate. (Deadline)

Jenna Ortega revealed that she’s not looking to star in any Marvel movies, after her part in Iron Man 3 was cut. “I did it once. It was one of the first jobs I ever did. They took all my lines out,” Ortega told ET. “I’m in Iron Man 3 for a quick second. I take up the frame. I have one leg, and I’m the vice president’s daughter.” (EW)

Jason Isaacs faced awkward questions about his full-frontal scene in The White Lotus on CBS Mornings. Isaacs highlighted a double standard in discussing male versus female nudity in films, refusing to confirm if his nudity was real or prosthetic. “What is the obsession with penises? It’s an odd thing,” he asked. (EW)