Jared Leto is pushing back hard against some serious allegations. The actor and Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman is calling claims from several women “absolutely and categorically false.” Four women recently accused Leto of sexual misconduct, and more allegations are featured in a new BBC documentary. Leto says he has never sexually assaulted anyone.
Moving on to something a little lighter — the internet is doing what the internet does best… making a romance out of a vibe. “Hot Ones” host Sean Evans is reportedly still on dating app Raya, even as rumors continue to heat up about him and Keke Palmer. Keke recently said their chemistry is genuine, but she also joked that fans basically “married her off in two seconds.” Hey, when the internet sees a little spark, they start planning the wedding before the second date.
Speaking of celebrity friendships… Karlie Kloss is finally talking about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding. She didn’t spill any secrets — because apparently celebrities still know how to keep a secret sometimes — but she did say they’re an amazing couple and she’s very happy for them. Karlie and Taylor have been friends since 2012, and her comments are adding fuel to those “are they friends again?” rumors.
Meanwhile, Tony Romo is staying put at CBS. After his recent OWI arrest in Milwaukee, reports say the network is not planning to fire him. He still has four years left on his deal, worth a reported $72 million. Looks like CBS is sticking with the former Cowboys quarterback.
Nicole Polizzi shared a positive health update after revealing her Stage 1 cervical cancer diagnosis. She says a recent PET scan showed the cancer has not spread, and she’s staying positive while preparing for a hysterectomy. Fans are sending support as she begins the next step in treatment.
Streaming news: Canada is planning to get rid of the 15% Netflix tax and replace it with about $600 million a year in funding for Canadian content. The goal is keeping streaming costs down while still supporting homegrown shows.
Kevin Hart is laughing all the way to the top of Netflix. His new movie “72 Hours” was the most-watched movie on the platform over opening weekend, with 22.1 million viewers.
And get ready to feel old… Macaulay Culkin is talking with Disney about possibly returning for another “Home Alone” movie. Details are being kept quiet, but reports say Disney has a pretty big idea for a reboot with Culkin involved. So yes… Kevin McCallister may be coming back. Better check if the house still has those paint cans ready.
Also hitting streaming — “The Devil Wears Prada 2” is now available to watch at home. And if you’re feeling nostalgic, the original is also available on Hulu. Basically, it’s a great excuse to spend the night saying, “Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking.”
And finally… Spider-Man is swinging into a huge weekend. Early reactions for “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” are very positive, with critics calling it deeper and more mature than the previous films. The movie is expected to have one of the biggest openings of the year, with projections around $180 million this weekend.
