The big winner at the box office? The Odyssey sailed to number one with $87 million over the weekend. Not bad… although some people tried to avoid buying a ticket altogether.
In fact, a high-quality bootleg of The Odyssey was uploaded to X over the weekend and racked up millions of views before it was taken down and the account was suspended. The internet really does move faster than spoilers these days.
Andrew and Tristan Tate will remain in U.S. custody until an August 13 hearing as they fight extradition to the U.K. over allegations including rape and sex trafficking. The brothers deny the allegations and say the case is politically motivated.
Sean “Diddy” Combs is reportedly in solitary confinement after getting into a fight with another inmate. Reports say another prisoner taunted him before things turned physical, and correctional officers stepped in.
Music legend Carly Simon has revealed she’s living with Parkinson’s disease. The 83-year-old also shared she’s been treated for basal cell skin cancer and says those health challenges led her to step away from public life. She adds she’s still writing new music.
Larry the Cable Guy is back home after being hospitalized with appendicitis. He’s recovering well… so yeah, he officially “git-r-done.”
Ryan Reynolds surprised Comic-Con fans by wandering the convention floor as Deadpool. He thanked fans for keeping the franchise alive for the last decade—and yes, Deadpool 4 is now in development.
Ryan Gosling is reportedly set to play Ghost Rider in a new film coming in 2028. Fun little connection: his longtime partner Eva Mendes starred opposite Nicolas Cage in the original Ghost Rider movie back in 2007.
John Cusack says one reason he stepped away from Hollywood was creative freedom. He says when studios are putting up $20 to $30 million, everyone wants an opinion. He’s now promoting his new graphic novel, Momo, which hits shelves September 26.
Niecy Nash-Betts shared some behind-the-scenes details from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding. Guests had to surrender their phones, which were locked away in glass cases, and everyone was sworn to secrecy. She says the reception included games, raffle prizes… and even joked that officiant Adam Sandler “looked decent.”
And finally… Elon Musk had a rough Thursday. Tesla stock dropped more than 14%, wiping about $18.6 billion off his fortune. Don’t worry though… he’s still worth over $731 billion. I think he’ll still be able to spring for guac.
