Piers Morgan is recovering in a London hospital after fracturing his femur in a fall. The 60-year-old said on X and Instagram that he “tripped on a small step” at a hotel restaurant, adding, “So badly I needed [a] new hip.” Morgan wrote that he will use crutches for six weeks and avoid long-haul travel for 12 weeks. Morgan told followers “the shame of it all is worse than the pain.” (Story URL)
Penn & Teller canceled their Las Vegas shows this weekend after Penn Jillette suffered a broken ankle. Jillette announced the news Saturday on Facebook. The legendary duo has entertained audiences for five decades, performing about 300 live shows each year. Tickets remain available for next weekend, and the pair is also scheduled to appear in Fort Myers, Florida. (Story URL)
NBC has ordered a pilot for an untitled detective comedy from Brooklyn Nine-Nine producers Dan Goor and Luke Del Tredici. The show’s logline says it “continues the proud tradition of Los Angeles private eyes that began with Philip Marlowe and will end with this show.” NBC has also announced a Rockford Files update and Last Chance Lawyer, starring Henry Winkler. (Story URL)
Johnny Knoxville says he’s taking extra safety measures while preparing for the next Jackass movie, set to hit theaters June 26. He said he’s suffered “too many concussions” since the franchise began in 2000. “I can’t do anything where I can get another concussion,” he said. “I’m way over my limit… I just can’t get hit in the head anymore, but a lot of other guys can.” (Story URL)
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actor, was killed early Friday in a hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn, New York. She was 33. Police said Underwood was crossing a street around 6:45 a.m. when a black Ford Explorer struck her in a marked crosswalk. A black and gray sedan then hit and dragged her for two blocks. Both drivers fled, and no arrests have been made. (Story URL)
Paramount Pictures has scheduled a new Paranormal Activity film for release on May 21, 2027. The untitled sequel will be directed by Ian Tuason. James Wan and Jason Blum are producing. The original Paranormal Activity, filmed for $15,000, earned $194 million worldwide after its 2009 release. The $900 million franchise has since expanded to seven films. (Story URL)
