Olivia Rodrigo may have a new love song… because there might be a new guy. Olivia and actor Julian Croonenberghs seem to be confirming those dating rumors after being spotted getting a little cozy. No official “we’re a couple” announcement yet, but the PDA is doing a lot of the talking.
Singer D4vd is heading to trial in the murder case involving 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. After a preliminary hearing in Los Angeles, a judge ruled there’s enough evidence for the case to move forward. Prosecutors say D4vd, whose real name is David Burke, met the teen online and had a relationship with her. He’s expected back in court August 31.
Bunnie Xo is officially riding in style. She just picked up a custom Rolls-Royce worth half a million dollars. The ride has red-and-black leather, a starry ceiling, and probably more luxury features than most of us can name. Basically, it’s a car that makes your Uber look a little sad.
Tom Cruise’s daughter Suri Cruise is making a big name change. She’s now reportedly going by Suri Noelle, using her mother Katie Holmes’ middle name. Suri is studying musical theater at Carnegie Mellon University, so it looks like she’s building her own identity away from Hollywood’s spotlight.
Justin Baldoni’s legal battle with The New York Times just got more expensive. A judge ordered his company Wayfarer Studios to pay about $171,000 in legal fees after a defamation lawsuit was dismissed. The case involved reporting connected to “It Ends With Us” and legal battles involving Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds.
Ariana Grande is taking legal action against alleged hackers. She’s suing two people accused of stealing private material, including unreleased music, videos, and photos. Apparently even celebrities need a “do not touch” folder.
Will Ferrell had a very Will Ferrell moment with a fan who compared him to Larry David. The fan told him, “You’re funny, but you’re no Larry David.” Will agreed Larry is a legend… but after hearing it a few more times, he basically told her to take the debate back to her table.
ABC has announced its fall TV lineup. Returning favorites include “Grey’s Anatomy,” “9-1-1,” “Abbott Elementary,” “Dancing with the Stars,” and “Shark Tank.” New and returning shows are also set for midseason, including “The Bachelor,” “The Rookie,” and “Celebrity Jeopardy!”
A bootleg copy of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” had a very short but very successful illegal run online. The video reportedly racked up more than 2 million views on X before getting taken down. Hollywood’s piracy department definitely had a busy afternoon.
And finally, Robert Downey Jr. is getting a superhero-sized paycheck. Reports say he’ll make around $100 million for two more Avengers movies, starting with “Avengers: Doomsday.” Not bad for a guy who’s already saved the world a few times.
Paramount is betting on Johnny Depp’s return in Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol, his first major Hollywood role in nearly eight years. The film has sparked fan interest but also renewed debate over his past controversies.
