Celebrity Buzz with Elijah Wood and Drew Barrymore

Mar 10, 2026 | 6:00 AM

Elijah Wood says he hopes no one else will portray Frodo Baggins while he’s “alive and able.” He discussed possible involvement in The Hunt For Gollum, a new Lord of the Rings film directed by Andy Serkis. Wood told The Times he is “thrilled with the prospect” of returning, though nothing is confirmed. Ian McKellen has hinted at reprising Gandalf. Story URL


Jennifer Runyon, best known for her roles in Ghostbusters and the sitcom Charles in Charge, died on March 6th at age 65 after a brief battle with cancer. Runyon debuted in the 1980 film To All a Good Night and later appeared in Up the Creek, Ghostbusters, and A Very Brady Christmas. Runyon also starred as Gwendolyn Pierce in Charles in Charge. Story URL


Brody Jenner and his wife, Tia Blanco, revealed that they are expecting their second child in September. The couple shared the announcement Sunday on Instagram with a beach photo showing Jenner holding ultrasound pictures. Their caption read, “Our little Honey is going to be a big sister this September.” Their daughter, Honey, was born in 2023. Story URL


The Drew Barrymore Show has been renewed for two additional seasons, keeping the daytime program on air through 2028. The renewal secures the show’s seventh and eighth seasons and includes CBS-owned stations in major markets such as New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. The show averages 1.6 million viewers, its highest-rated season yet. Story URL


Peacock will stream Saturday Night Live UK the day after it airs in the U.K. The new series premieres March 21st on Sky One and Now. The first cast includes Hammed Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, Celeste Dring, George Fouracres, Ania Magliano, Annabel Marlow, Al Nash, Jack Shep, Emma Sidi and Paddy Young. Lorne Michaels produces. Story URL


ABC announced Monday that Tamron Hall and Jesse Palmer will return to host The Oscars Red Carpet Show on Sunday ahead of the 98th Academy Awards. The 30-minute special will feature red carpet arrivals, exclusive interviews, and highlights of nominees, performers, and presenters. Good Morning America begins Oscars coverage on Thursday. Story URL


Anna Camp has disclosed her bisexual identity during a new podcast appearance. “I am very proud of myself for owning my sexuality at this age,” the 43-year-old Scream 7 star stated. “I’m really proud to be bisexual.” The actress described experiencing “a major evolution in my 40s and not being afraid of it.” She’s dating writer and stylist Jade Whipkey. Story URL