Celebrity Buzz with Tom Hiddleston and The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Jun 17, 2026 | 5:57 AM

The New York Knicks’ 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals drew 24.5 million viewers across ABC and ESPN. The June 13th broadcast peaked at 33 million viewers as the Knicks rallied late to secure the win. It was the most-watched Game Five since 1998, when Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls defeated the Utah Jazz. Story URL


CBS must pay a fee after Stephen Colbert’s band played the Peanuts track ‘Linus & Lucy‘ during The Late Show finale in May without proper licensing. However, all proceeds will be donated to the non-profit World Central Kitchen. During the finale segment, Colbert joked with his band leader Louis Cato:”I hope this doesn’t cost CBS any money!” Story URL


A Florida judge denied Joseph Duggar’s request for unsupervised visits with his four children during a Tuesday court hearing. The 19 Kids & Counting alum faces child molestation charges after his March arrest. Duggar allegedly asked a girl to sit on his lap during a 2020 Panama City family vacation and “grazed her genitals.” He has pleaded not guilty. Story URL


The Rocky Horror Picture Show will be presented at the Sphere in Las Vegas in 2027. Sphere Studios plans to use its advanced immersive technology to reimagine the 1975 cult film known for its raucous and interactive midnight screenings. The movie, based on the stage musical, stars Barry Bostwick, Susan Sarandon, and Tim Curry as Dr. Frankenfurter. Story URL


BBC Studios will develop the first live-action TV version of Kiki’s Delivery Service. The project marks the 40th anniversary of Eiko Kadono’s classic children’s fantasy book series. The story centers on Kiki, a young witch who moves with her cat, Jiji, to the seaside town of Koriko. The book was famously adapted into a 1989 animated film by Studio Ghibli. Story URL


Tom Hiddleston, known for roles in Loki and The Night Manager, will host a new National Geographic documentary series titled Pompeii: Out of Time. The three-part series premieres July 23rd on Disney+ and Hulu. In a press release Tuesday, Hiddleston called it a privilege to host the “visually immersive and dynamic” project exploring Pompeii’s history. Story URL


Paddington: The Musical will open on Broadway in spring 2027 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. Performances begin March 30th, with opening night set for April 18th, following the close of Moulin Rouge after its seven-year run. Based on Michael Bond’s beloved children’s books, the show follows the bear from Peru who finds family and adventure in London. Story URL


Armie Hammer discussed his fall from fame in a new interview. “I made these problems for myself,” he said, adding that he would have done “a f***ing cat food commercial” just to work again. Hammer denied past allegations of abuse but admitted to personal mistakes that damaged his reputation. He finally has a new film coming from director Uwe Boll. Story URL


Corey Feldman was discharged from the hospital after experiencing a medical emergency on a flight. Doctors initially suspected pancreatitis or gallstones but landed on “a really bad case of food poisoning,” according to his publicist. “Having food poisoning on a plane was a nightmare, but Corey is very grateful for all of the love and well wishes,” the rep said. Story URL