We start with sad news: Daveigh Chase has reportedly died at 35. She was hospitalized recently, and reports say complications from meningitis led to her passing. You’ll remember her as the voice of Lilo in Lilo & Stitch and, yep… the unforgettable Samara in The Ring. That’s one of those careers where you go from adorable to terrifying real quick.
Over in New York, the New York Knicks championship parade is turning into basically the Met Gala on wheels. Taylor Swift, Spike Lee, Ben Stiller, and Timothée Chalamet are all expected. One source says VIP access is “through the roof” and everyone suddenly has a Knicks connection they definitely didn’t have last week. There’s also 1.25 tons of white confetti ready to fly… which feels less like celebration and more like a weather event.
Big relationship headline: Tom Holland seems to have casually hinted in an Esquire interview that he and Zendaya might already be married. He referenced AI wedding rumors and joked his family was “all there,” which… is not exactly a denial. Zendaya has previously shut down the AI photo frenzy, so this one is still very much in the “read between the lines and squint” category.
Meanwhile, Jelly Roll has removed Bunnie XO from his Instagram bio amid ongoing divorce reports. No official detailed statement from either side, but when the bio changes start, the internet basically grabs popcorn and starts speculating.
In serious legal news, Mystikal has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to third-degree rape connected to a 2022 case.
On a health update note, Jeremy Clarkson revealed on Clarkson’s Farm that he’s dealing with aggressive prostate cancer, though he says it was caught early. He spoke very openly about spending time between hospital stays and encouraged focusing on the positives, which fans have been responding to with a lot of support.
Lil Nas X says he’s doing better after rehab, therapy, and psychiatric care. He’s been working through his bipolar diagnosis, spending time with family, and teasing new music on the way.
On the TV side, Stephen Colbert wrapped up his final Late Show with a joke involving “Linus and Lucy,” which briefly made CBS lawyers twitch. It actually turned into a feel-good ending though, with a licensing deal sending proceeds to World Central Kitchen.
And finally, Mike Myers is back in character as Dr. Evil in a new Verizon commercial—pitching a company with “the most confusing pricing plans of all time.” There’s even chatter that a fourth Austin Powers movie could still happen… but for now, it’s just evil plans and phone plans.
