Celebrity Buzz with Hugh Jackman and Jason Momoa

Jun 9, 2026 | 5:47 AM

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater have quietly ended their relationship several months ago after 3 years together. The Wicked co-stars, who met filming the 2024 musical where Grande played Glinda and Slater portrayed Boq, began dating in 2023. Both split from their spouses in July 2023 – Grande from husband Dalton Gomez and Slater from wife Lilly Jay. Story URL


Hugh Jackman will play the pirate Long John Silver in a new film adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s 1883 novel Treasure Island. Ridley Scott will direct the project, while Emmy-winning Adolescence writer Jack Thorne wrote the script. The story follows young man who discovers a map to Captain Flint’s hidden treasure and joins a dangerous voyage. Story URL


Jason Momoa has departed Sony Pictures’ Helldivers movie adaptation, with director Justin Lin now searching for a replacement. The actor’s exit comes without explanation, according to reports. Based on Arrowhead Game Studios’ shooter franchise, the film follows elite soldiers battling alien threats to Super Earth. Sony maintains the November 10, 2027 release date. Story URL


Heated Rivalry actor Hudson Williams is facing criticism after an old photo surfaced showing a swastika drawn above his eyebrow — during an event in which teens mark each other with permanent markers while drinking alcohol. Williams said he was unaware what had been drawn on him and friends insisted it does not reflect his “beliefs, values, or character.” Story URL


Apple has unveiled Siri AI, a redesigned version of its voice assistant powered by AI. Apple said Siri AI will sound more natural and allow users to adjust tone and pacing. The system uses Google’s Gemini AI model under a multiyear partnership. Siri AI launches in beta later this year in English, expanding later to other languages. It will run on newer Apple devices. Story URL


Steven Spielberg says he “absolutely” believes Earth has been visited by aliens. Speaking with CBS News about his new film Disclosure Day, he added, “Based on the circumstantial evidence of everything that I’ve gathered throughout my whole life… I absolutely think that they have been here, and they are here. And who knows, maybe they’ve always been here.” Story URL


A new Berklee College Of Music study shows that 33% of artists now use AI to spark creative ideas. Researchers found that many musicians rely on AI to generate melodies or reference tracks later refined into original songs. About 26% use AI for full backing tracks in completed work, while 18% experiment with the tools but exclude them from final releases. Story URL


Grammy-winning musician Talay Riley has died after a double stabbing in east London. Police found the 35-year-old with stab wounds in a garden on June 5th. Riley worked on songs for Dua Lipa, Khalid, Zendaya, and Flo, among other artists. Police arrested three people; one remains on bail as detectives continue to appeal for witnesses and footage. Story URL