Happy birthday to Tom Cruise—he’s 63 today, if you can believe it. Still doing his own stunts, still sprinting like it’s Mission: Impossible 17. He’s got another action movie lined up, so it doesn’t look like he’s slowing down anytime soon.
Very sad news—Michael Madsen, best known for playing the unforgettable Mr. Blonde in Reservoir Dogs, has passed away at 67. He was found at his home in Malibu. No foul play is suspected. In recent months, he’d been quietly working on some new film projects and a book of poetry. Friends say he was in a creative groove and excited about the future.
Lauren Sánchez went full glam just before marrying Jeff Bezos—she had a tiny diamond letter “B” embedded into her ring finger nail. Her manicurist called it “diamonds at your fingertips,” which pretty much sums up the whole vibe of that wedding.
It looks like Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are officially on a break. Reports say their careers were pulling them in different directions—he’s trying to figure out his next move, and she’s reportedly exhausted after years of American Idol. No drama, just burnout and timing. They’re still co-parenting and on good terms, at least for now.
Kate Middleton is slowly easing back into public life and recently opened up during a hospital visit about her ongoing cancer recovery. She said it’s been emotionally challenging, and even months after finishing chemo, she’s still finding her footing. She really emphasized how much support from family and friends has helped her stay strong.
Jason Kelce lost a fitness challenge bet and ended up getting a bikini wax. His reaction? It was “terrible, but necessary,” apparently. He joked that wearing a Speedo without the wax would’ve been “even more gross.” His podcast co-hosts didn’t let him off easy.
Kelly Clarkson might be stepping away from her daytime talk show. A source close to the situation said she’s exhausted and really missing time with her kids. She loves the show but is trying to figure out how to make room for the personal stuff that matters most.
The new Golden Bachelor pick, Mel Owens, is already causing a stir. He made a comment about not wanting to date women over 60, and fans are pretty split on that. Still, ABC says the season is going ahead as planned. They’re probably hoping the controversy boosts ratings.
ABC is quietly developing a Scrubs revival. Zach Braff and Donald Faison are both reportedly on board, and the plan is to mix returning cast members with some new faces. Think of it more like a continuation than a reboot.
And finally, the new Jurassic World movie is off to a massive start—$28 million on opening day and tracking toward $130 million this weekend. Scarlett Johansson stars as a fearless dinosaur hunter, and it’s kicking off a whole new trilogy. Between this and the older films, the franchise has already hauled in over $6 billion. Dinosaurs, it turns out, never go out of style.
