Celebrity Buzz with William Shatner and Trevor Noah

Jan 22, 2026 | 5:51 AM

William Shatner confirmed that the viral photograph of him eating cereal behind the wheel of a car was taken during a Kellogg’s Super Bowl commercial shoot. When asked if he actually eats cereal while driving, Shatner joked, “Kellogg’s Bran Flakes are so tempting, I might have succumbed to eating while driving with my knees.” (Story URL)


Trevor Noah will host a live World Cup watch party on YouTube during about 25 matches of the 2026 tournament. The event will take place as the games unfold across the United States, Canada, and Mexico starting in June. Noah will watch alongside “friends, elite footballers and top digital creators,” offering conversation and commentary throughout the broadcasts. (Story URL)


Director Andy Muschietti says a single extended version of the two IT films is now being developed. The horror series, based on Stephen King’s novel, was released in two parts in 2017 and 2019, with Bill Skarsgård starring as Pennywise the Clown. Muschietti said in a new interview that the project will feature new scenes and a different structure. (Story URL)


Wheel Of Fortune host Vanna White has married her longtime partner, John Donaldson, after more than ten years together. The 68-year-old TV star shared the news on Instagram, writing, “Surprise! We got married!” White said she and Donaldson, a California real estate developer, decided to make their relationship official in a private ceremony. They met in 2012. (Story URL)


Phil Collins says he now relies on round-the-clock care as he continues to face serious health issues. Speaking with Zoe Ball on BBC’s Eras podcast, the Genesis musician, who turns 75 this year, said, “It’s an ongoing thing. I have a 24-hour live-in nurse to make sure I take my medication as I should do.” Collins has undergone five knee surgeries has kidney issues at well. (Story URL)


Kristen Bell will host the 32nd Annual Actor Awards, airing live on Netflix on March 1st. She previously hosted in 2018 and 2025. “I’ve enjoyed hosting the show every time, so it was an easy decision to come back for a third,” Bell said. The ceremony, now officially called The Actor Awards presented by SAG-AFTRA, was renamed to match the “Actor” trophy. (Story URL)


Netflix has cancelled two original series, The Abandons and The Vince Staples Show. The decision ends the Western drama starring Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson after one season and the biographical comedy after two seasons. Netflix has not provided details on the reasons behind either cancellation, and representatives for the streamer have not commented. (Story URL)


Amazon Prime Video will premiere the Legally Blonde prequel series Elle on July 1st and has already renewed it for a second season. The series follows Elle Woods, played by Lexi Minetree, during her high school years. Reese Witherspoon, who starred in the original films and serves as executive producer, said sharing Elle’s origin story “is a dream come true.” (Story URL)


Prue Leith announced she is stepping down as a judge on The Great British Bake Off after nine seasons. The 86-year-old shared the news on Instagram, saying, “After nine series and judging more than 400 challenges, I have decided to step down.” Leith added that the show “has been a fabulous part of my life” but said “now feels like the right time to step back.” (Story URL)