Shannon Sharpe says he’s stepping away from his ESPN gig, just four days after a woman accused him of rape in a lawsuit. He made the announcement on his X page, saying he’s “temporarily” leaving his spot on First Take to deal with what he called “false and disruptive allegations.” It’s a serious situation. While no criminal charges have been filed, the lawsuit has already drawn major attention. For now, Sharpe is stepping back to handle things privately, and it’s unclear when—or if—he’ll return to the show.
Blake Lively’s legal dispute with Justin Baldoni is heating up, and now it might involve some of her famous friends. Baldoni claims Lively used her close relationships—specifically with Taylor Swift and Hugh Jackman—to influence decisions around a movie they were working on. He’s even considering subpoenaing them. Taylor reportedly accepted an apology from Lively but isn’t thrilled about the drama. Hugh hasn’t commented yet, but if this ends up in court, things could get very uncomfortable.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are allegedly planning a wedding with a jaw-dropping price tag—around $600 million. There are rumors it might take place on Bezos’ $500 million yacht, possibly in Venice. The couple hasn’t confirmed a date yet, but with that kind of budget, it’s safe to expect something extravagant.
Michael Lohan, father of Lindsay Lohan, has been sentenced to nine months in jail. He violated his probation after pleading guilty to a felony assault charge in Texas. It’s another legal issue added to his long list of past troubles.
Meghan Markle is reportedly struggling to book big-name guests for her podcast. Despite her focus on female empowerment and her global profile, sources say many celebrities aren’t returning her calls. She’s said to be frustrated by the lack of interest, especially since she’s trying to spotlight meaningful conversations.
Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes are opening a steakhouse in Kansas City—and they’re hiring. You probably won’t catch them in the kitchen, but if you’re local, you could land a job working for two of the biggest stars in the NFL. Definitely a cool talking point for the résumé.
Hallmark is pulling its content off Peacock and moving everything to a new streaming platform, Hallmark+, by the end of the month. They’ll still share some exclusive content between the platforms, but if you’re a Hallmark movie fan, you might need to sign up for yet another service.
HBO is officially cracking down on password sharing. Max users will now have to pay $7.99 a month for each extra member outside their household. So if you’re still mooching off a friend’s account, it might be time to start budgeting for your own.
And finally, something exciting for hip-hop fans—Snoop Dogg’s life story is coming to the big screen. A biopic is in the works through a collaboration between NBCUniversal and Death Row Pictures. From Long Beach beginnings to international superstardom, the film promises to tell the full story of the Doggfather. This one’s going to be a must-watch.
