Entertainment Buzz with Katy Perry, Tom Holland, and Emma Roberts

Jul 27, 2026 | 6:24 AM

Paramount has postponed its merger with Warner Bros. following an antitrust lawsuit from 12 states. These states argue the merger could harm competition in the entertainment sector. Both parties must submit their case statements by July 31. If the merger fails by September 30, Paramount may owe Warner Bros. shareholders $6.9 million daily. Story URL


Emma Roberts, known for her role in American Horror Story, has married actor Cody John. They exchanged vows in Idaho on Saturday during an outdoor ceremony with family and friends. The couple often shares glimpses of their life on social media but maintains a private relationship. Roberts shares a son, Rhodes, with ex-boyfriend Garrett Hedlund. Story URL


Katy Perry criticized the White House for featuring her song “Firework” in a TikTok video showing military strikes. The video, posted Thursday, aligns the lyrics “boom, boom, boom” with bomb explosion clips. Perry expressed her disapproval in an X post on Saturday, saying “Firework” was meant to inspire hope and strength, not accompany violence. Story URL


Larry The Cable Guy is recuperating following a health scare. Late Thursday, he was admitted to a hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska, where doctors diagnosed him with appendicitis. After a couple of days in the hospital, he was discharged on Saturday and is reportedly in good spirits and feeling much better. Appendicitis often requires surgical removal. Story URL


Tom Holland told the Dish Podcast that promoting The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day has been easy because they’re good. “When you’re proud of a film, answering why people should see it is easy,” he explained. Reflecting on past experiences, he admitted, “I’ve had moments when I thought, ‘You shouldn’t see this movie, because it’s not good.’” Story URL


Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has faced widespread piracy on social media. A low-quality version appeared on X, gaining nearly 50,000 views before removal within two hours. A higher-quality copy also circulated, amassing millions of views before being taken down and the account suspended. Universal Pictures stated it has activated takedown protocols. Story URL


The classic video game Backyard Baseball is becoming an animated TV series called Backyard Sports. Tiffany Haddish will lend her voice to Kiesha Phillips, while Donald Faison voices Dante Robinson. The cast also includes Christopher Mintz-Plasse as Dmitri Petrovich and Arturo Castro as Pablo Sanchez. The series has 20 episodes, 11 minutes each. Story URL