Celebrity Buzz with Daniel Radcliffe and Prince Harry

A new Alvin & The Chipmunks movie is in development for a late 2028 theatrical release. Big Shot Pictures has purchased a 25% stake in the franchise through a joint venture. The upcoming film will mark the brand’s 70th anniversary. A distributor has not been announced. Big Shot also plans to produce digital shorts and new music projects. Story URL

Dave Kendall, who created and hosted MTV’s 120 Minutes, has died, according to a post by his friend and later host Matt Pinfield. His age and cause of death were not disclosed, though he was believed to be in his sixties. The British-born music journalist launched the show on March 10, 1986, giving exposure to a long list of emerging alternative artists. Story URL

Howard Stern has laid off about a dozen employees from his Sirius XM program. Stern, 72, told them the show will move to one episode a week after Labor Day, down from three. The remaining airtime will feature archived material. Longtime producers will stay, while departing staff will receive severance. Stern signed a new 3-year contract in December. Story URL

A new study shows the Toy Story franchise has produced $51 billion in global economic activity since 1995. The report also highlights $16.2 billion in direct revenue for Disney from merchandise, ticket sales, and home entertainment. Millennials account for 74% of the franchise’s economic impact, with Gen Z and Gen Alpha contributing 19% and 7%. Story URL

Beartooth lead singer Caleb Shomo and his wife, Fleur Shomo, have filed for divorce after 14 years. Two months earlier, Caleb publicly came out as gay on Instagram. He said he had spent years coming to terms with his identity. Fleur responded with support, calling their marriage “wonderful and full of so much fun, adventure & love.” Story URL

Prince William and Prince Harry remain estranged, with no communication during Harry’s recent visit to the U.K. A royal insider told People: “There has been no movement, especially on William’s side. There is no contact.” King Charles III and Queen Camilla hosted Harry, Meghan Markle, and their children last Friday at Highgrove House. Story URL

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