First up, Dr. Salvador Plas-en-cia, the doctor tied to Matthew Perry’s tragic death, was sentenced to 30 months in prison. Five other charges were dropped in a plea deal. Perry’s parents called him “greedy,” and honestly, that seems fair. He can still keep his medical license—but with strict rules, like no prescribing controlled substances. He’s the first of several people connected to Perry’s death to face sentencing.
In health news, Dave Coulier—yes, Uncle Joey from Full House—is now battling tongue cancer after beating lymphoma. At 66, he said he was shocked by the diagnosis, which he found after a recent scan. The biopsy even missed it the first time, so talk about a plot twist.
Amy Schumer is shutting down rumors that she’s splitting from her husband, Chris Fischer. She insists their marriage is strong, saying it’s not about weight loss or autism. Still, insiders tell Page Six they’re working on a “conscious uncoupling plan.” Translation: they’re hoping for a drama-free co-parenting deal… and maybe fewer headlines.
Jada Pinkett Smith is facing a $3 million lawsuit from Bilaal Salaam, who claims she threatened him to keep quiet about Will Smith gossip. He says her actions caused financial and emotional damage. Yikes—looks like another Hollywood legal showdown.
Meghan Markle, meanwhile, is reportedly ready to throw in the towel after her Thanksgiving cooking video backfired. The internet apparently roasted her harder than the turkey, calling her unsanitary and clueless. She’s feeling humiliated and is thinking about keeping her personal life offline for good.
Diddy is taking Netflix to task, demanding they stop streaming Sean Combs: The Reckoning. He claims the docu-series is a hit piece with unlawfully obtained footage and has threatened legal action against both Netflix and 50 Cent. Things are getting spicy.
For New Year’s Eve plans, Mariah Carey, Chappell Roan, Post Malone, Ciara, Goo Goo Dolls, 50 Cent, Charlie Puth, OneRepublic, and Pitbull will all be performing on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve. That’s a lineup that basically guarantees everyone will need earplugs… or champagne.
And for the Stranger Things fans, Netflix is rolling out fan screenings of the Season 5 finale in over 500 theaters across the U.S. and Canada starting December 31 at 8 PM Eastern. The finale is two hours and five minutes, so plan your snacks accordingly. Reservations go toward concessions, not tickets—so yes, popcorn is mandatory.
