Celebrity Buzz with Jason Alexander and William Shatner

Jul 23, 2026 | 5:54 AM

Spain’s 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina became the most watched soccer match in U.S. history, attracting 62.8 million viewers across Fox, Telemundo, and Peacock. The audience more than doubled the 25.78 million who watched the 2022 final between Argentina and France. Fox’s English-language broadcast averaged 38.9 million viewers and peaked at 51.7 million. Story URL


Seinfeld actor Jason Alexander has apologized to reality star Courtney Stodden for appearing with her in a risque 2012 comedy sketch when she was 17. The Funny Or Die parody of talk shows showed Alexander rubbing a cellphone on her chest, joking it was the only spot with “plenty of signal.” Alexander told Variety, “I truly regret it… offer her my sincerest apologies.” Story URL


William Shatner says he was diagnosed in June 2023 with stage 4 malignant melanoma that had spread to his lungs and brain. His daughter Melanie was also fighting stage 4 breast cancer at the time. Both were declared cancer-free by late 2024. They are now sharing their experiences through a podcast, No Time but Now, featuring interviews with experts and survivors. Story URL


Jennifer Garner and Judy Greer were photographed on the Santa Monica set of Netflix’s 13 Going On 30, filming a scene with Emily Bader, who stars alongside Logan Lerman in the new version. Garner, who played Jenna Rink in the 2004 film, is also an executive producer. Photos show Garner and Greer in costume, though Netflix wont say if they are reprising their roles. Story URL


Sacha Baron Cohen has revealed his new film, Ali G: Who Iz I?, set for theatrical release on October 23rd. The project marks Cohen’s first time directing a feature film. The comedian announced the movie on Instagram, appearing as his alter ego Ali G. “Dey haz finally made a documentary about me,” he wrote. Cohen secretly filmed the project, similar to his approach for Borat. Story URL


Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt has filed a petition with the Los Angeles County Superior Court to legally drop “Pitt” from her name. Court documents list “personal” as the reason for the request, with a hearing scheduled for November 2nd. The filing continues a trend among Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s children, nearly all of whom have now distanced themselves from Pitt. Story URL


A new documentary about Julie Andrews is set to premiere on Disney+ in 2027. Directed and produced by R.J. Cutler, the film will include archival footage and fresh interviews exploring Andrews’ journey from British vaudeville to international fame. Cutler said, “Julie Andrews is not simply a beloved performer. She is a cultural touchstone… all of which we delve into in this film.” Story URL


A federal judge has ruled that Cher must absorb her own $1,023,605 legal bill from her royalties dispute with Mary Bono, Sonny Bono’s widow. Although Judge John A. Kronstadt sided with Cher in December 2025, he denied her request for Mary to cover the costs. He noted the case centered on contract law, not federal copyright law, making fee repayment inapplicable. Source URL