Entertainment Buzz featuring Leann Rimes, ‘Murder In A Small Town’, and Jaime Pressly

May 8, 2026 | 6:36 AM

LeAnn Rimes has dismissed speculation that she will appear in the next season of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. The singer and 9-1-1: Nashville actress addressed the rumors on Instagram, responding to a post from Ringer Reality TV. “No, no… no Housewives for me,” she wrote. “Playing Dixie on 9-1-1: Nashville is drama enough for me.” Story URL


Sky has confirmed that Saturday Night Live U.K. will return for a second season airing in fall 2026 and early 2027. The network ordered 12 new episodes, despite uneven ratings. SNL creator and executive producer Lorne Michaels said, “I’m incredibly proud of our team and the show. It keeps getting better every week. Each episode costs about $2.6 million. Story URL


Fox has renewed Murder In A Small Town for a third season and added Peter Gallagher to the cast. The veteran actor, best known for his roles on The O.C. and Grace and Frankie, will play Rod Finlayson, described as “a charismatic, uber-independent, capable yet unreliable figure” whose arrival at the Gibsons’ marina disrupts the lives of the stars. Story URL


Indigenous actor Q’orianka Kilcher has filed a lawsuit against James Cameron and The Walt Disney Company. She claims her image was used without consent to design the character Neytiri in the 2009 film Avatar. The filing alleges Cameron “exploited a young Indigenous girl’s biometric identity and cultural heritage” for profit without credit or payment. Story URL


More than two years after Liam Payne’s death in Argentina, investigators still lack enough evidence to confirm the cause. Senior coroner Crispin Butler reported that no new information has arrived since January 2025, when Dr. Roberto Victor Cohen stated Payne died from polytrauma, or multiple injuries. He said the delay stems from the ongoing investigation. Story URL


Jaime Pressly, best known for her Emmy-winning role on My Name Is Earl, launched her own OnlyFans page yesterday. “I’ve always believed in evolving with the times,” she said. “This is another way for me to connect directly with my audience, on my own terms, with creativity and intention.” Shannon Elizabeth recently earned over $1.2 million in her first week. Story URL