Celebrity Buzz with Guy Fieri and Joy Behar

May 29, 2026 | 5:52 AM

Universal announced that its new Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, Texas will open July 1st, marking the company’s latest expansion. The family-focused park features 7 themed lands with attractions based on popular franchises including Shrek, Jurassic World, SpongeBob SquarePants, Trolls, Puss in Boots, Despicable Me’s Minions, and Gabby’s Dollhouse. Story URL


Papa John’s announced four Pizza Planet arcade locations worldwide to promote Toy Story 5, collaborating with Pixar to recreate the fictional restaurant from the 1995 original movie. The venues will open in Los Angeles, London, Seoul, and Madrid during June. The chain also launches Operation Pizza, its first in-app game for U.S. loyalty members starting June 1st. Story URL


Guy Fieri will debut a new Food Network digital series, Guy’s Feast Club, on June 11th. The talk‑show will stream exclusively on Food Network’s YouTube. Fieri connects with guests through food, sharing lively conversations sparked by standout dishes. The first season features Bobby Lee and Andrew Santino, Bert Kreischer, Tony Hawk, and Jesser. Story URL


Boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard has filed for a restraining order against his 25-year-old son, Daniel Leonard, who has battled substance abuse for years. Leonard said Daniel crashed five cars in the past year and overdosed four times. He also accused Daniel of stealing “extreme amounts of money” and valuables, adding that his behavior “has started to get violent.” Story URL


The Los Angeles Philharmonic has finalized the lineup for a three-night Hollywood Bowl series celebrating music from Wes Anderson’s films. The concerts, running July 10th, 11th, 12th, will feature Bill Murray, Beck, DEVO’s Mark Mothersbaugh, Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ Karen O, and My Morning Jacket’s Jim James. The event will showcase the director’s 30-year career. Story URL


Joy Behar will step away briefly from The View while she travels and performs in Europe. She will appear on pre-taped weekend episodes. Whoopi Goldberg will cover Friday shows during her absence. Producer Brian Teta confirmed that Sheryl Underwood and Kara Swisher will guest co-host, joining Ana Navarro on various days while Behar is away. Story URL


Lionsgate has announced that John Rambo, a prequel to the long-running action series, will open in theaters on June 4, 2027. Set before 1982’s First Blood, the story explores the early life of the soldier who became John Rambo. Noah Centineo plays the title role, joined by David Harbour as Major Trautman, with Yao and James Franco in undisclosed parts. Story URL


Nicolas Cage has revealed that he legally changed his name last year. Born Nicolas Kim Coppola, he adopted the stage name early in his career to avoid association with his uncle, director Francis Ford Coppola. In an interview with Variety, Cage said, “I am Nick Cage. I changed my name legally last year. I’m Nick Cage in life, and I’m Nick Cage on camera.”