Celebrity Buzz with Kim Kardashian and Pedro Pascal

Apr 14, 2026 | 5:53 AM

More than 1,000 Hollywood professionals, including Bryan Cranston, Jane Fonda, and Joaquin Phoenix, signed an open letter Monday opposing Paramount Skydance’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The letter warns the deal would “further consolidate an already concentrated media landscape” and limit creative and job opportunities. Story URL


Kim Kardashian is expanding her career into theater as a producer of the Broadway drama The Fear Of 13. The production, starring Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson, aims to raise awareness about criminal justice reform. The play tells the true story of Nick Yarris, who spent more than 20 years on death row for a murder he says he did not commit. Story URL


Sid Krofft, the puppeteer who created imaginative children’s shows with his brother Marty, has died at 96. He passed away Friday in his sleep at the Los Angeles home of friend. Marty Krofft died in November 2023 at age 86. The brothers produced hit series including The Banana Splits Adventure Hour, H.R. Pufnstuf, and Land of the Lost. Story URL


20th Century Studios has acquired film rights to the hit Roblox game 99 Nights In The Forest, created by Grandma’s Favourite Games. The project marks the studio’s first major video game adaptation under Disney’s ownership. The survival horror game challenges players to survive 99 nights in a haunted forest while rescuing four missing children. Story URL


ABC has renewed its dramas The Rookie and Will Trent for the 2026-27 television season. The decision secures a ninth season for The Rookie, led by Nathan Fillion, and a fifth season for Will Trent, starring Ramón Rodriguez. Both shows continue to deliver strong ratings for ABC and Hulu, averaging more than 8 million viewers per episode (over a week). Story URL


Pedro Pascal has officially joined Chanel as a house ambassador, marking a rare partnership for the brand, which does not produce menswear. The announcement follows his standout appearance at the Academy Awards, where he wore a Chanel design. Chanel praised Pascal for “constantly defying expectations” and called him a “natural ally” for the house. Story URL


Looksmaxxing‘ influencer Braden Peters, known as Clavicular, walked out on 60 Minutes Australia after being asked if he identifies as an incel. When reporter Adam Hegarty noted the term “looksmaxxing” originated in the incel community, Peters replied, “I’m not linked to that group in any way.” He removed his mic, thanked the reporter, and left. Story URL