Ric Flair was taken to hospital Friday after a fall outside a Tampa restaurant. TMZ reports he suffered cuts to his head and around his eye. Earlier, he’d cancelled an appearance because doctors advised him not to fly with a blood clot. No update yet on his condition.
Meghan Markle says she’s deeply distressed by allegations involving child sexual abuse images reportedly found at her father’s former home in the Philippines. She says keeping her distance was about protecting her children. The FBI says it’s aware of the allegations. Thomas Markle denies the claims.
Prince Harry says he wants to repair things with his brother, but sources tell the Mirror that William has no intention of reconciling. Apparently, William’s still hurt by what Harry said about the family. That royal group chat remains on mute.
JJ Watt is reportedly taking over as CBS’s lead NFL analyst alongside Jim Nantz, replacing Tony Romo. The deal includes a Super Bowl. Watt spent years chasing quarterbacks—now he gets paid to sit comfortably and explain what they did wrong.
SNL’s next hosts include Inde Navarrette on Halloween, Druski on November 7th, and John Mulaney on November 14th. Musical guests include Gracie Adams, The Strokes and Phoebe Bridgers. Mulaney’s back so often, they should just give him a locker.
An Amy Winehouse musical is reportedly in development, with casting already underway. No word yet on whether it’ll tell her life story or build a new story around her music. Either way, whoever lands that role has some serious vocals to deliver.
Tom Hanks is heading back to Broadway in “This World of Tomorrow,” a time-travel romance based on his own short stories. He plays a man who returns to 1939 hoping to change his future. It opens next fall. Apparently, even Tom Hanks needs a break from the present.
The next James Bond could be getting closer. Reports say final screen tests are happening this week, with Callum Turner and Jack Lowden among the names being considered. Nothing official yet. The first test? Saying “I can’t comment” in a tuxedo.
Prime Video has reportedly renewed “Carrie” for a second season, taking the story beyond Stephen King’s original novel. Mike Flanagan says there’s more to explore after the prom. Personally, after THAT prom, I’d transfer schools.
