So, “Smile 2” is off to a great start, topping the weekend box office. It had a production budget of $28 million and brought in a cool $46 million worldwide, with $23 million of that coming from overseas. Not too shabby!
In some heavier news, Diddy’s facing a wave of new lawsuits, and he’s not shy about mentioning other celebrities involved.
And sadly, Liam Payne’s passing in Argentina revealed a troubling mix of substances in his system, including “pink cocaine,” crack, and meth. His hotel room was in disarray, with alcohol and prescription meds found scattered about, hinting that drugs might have played a role in his tragic death, despite his previous claims of sobriety.
On a brighter note, Britney Spears is focusing on herself these days! She recently shared that she married herself and called it one of her best decisions. This comes after her divorce from Sam Asghari, finalized earlier this year. It’s her second marriage after Jason Alexander and Kevin Federline.
Al Pacino had a wild story to share about a time he was almost kidnapped by a fan during his partying days. She offered him a ride, but then dropped the “I’m kidnapping you” line! Luckily, Pacino’s street smarts kicked in, and he was ready to jump out of the moving car.
Over in the theater world, Robert Downey Jr. is reportedly feeling the sting from some harsh reviews of his Broadway debut in “McNeal.” A source mentioned that he really poured his heart into this role, and the criticism has hit him hard.
Curb Your Enthusiasm’s Cheryl Hines is writing a book about the rumors swirling around her marriage to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., especially with all the recent scandal involving him and political reporter Olivia Nuzzi. She’s taking it seriously, saying she’s been jotting down notes!
And lastly, Snoop Dogg is gearing up for a potential return to the Winter Olympics in Italy in 2026! He really made waves as a cheerleader for Team USA in Paris, and it sounds like he’s already planning his outfits for the upcoming games.
Oh, and Disney’s cooking up a Prince Charming movie, with Chris Hemsworth in talks to star. Filming is set to kick off in 2025. Exciting times ahead!