Happy 58th Birthday to Vin Diesel.
Shannon Sharpe and the woman who accused him of rape have settled. The case will be dismissed with prejudice. She claimed he assaulted her after they met in 2023. Sharpe denied it, called it a shakedown, and threatened to sue for defamation.
Diddy’s legal bills are piling up fast. Sources say even if he keeps his assets, the costs could run into the tens of millions. He may have to change his lifestyle—fewer jets, less staff, and a lot less splurging.
Pete Davidson’s friends are worried about him becoming a dad. They say he’s happy, but still trying to stay grounded. One source said it’s not about managing Pete anymore, it’s about raising a baby, and that’s serious.
Jennifer Garner and Jennifer Lopez reportedly aren’t speaking. A source says Garner is fully Team Ben now and feels J.Lo brought too much chaos into his life. She smiled in public, but behind the scenes, things were tense.
Britney Spears might be in for a rough tell-all from ex Sam Asghari. He signed an NDA but insiders say he’s getting big offers to speak out. He doesn’t like being seen as a gold digger and might want to defend himself if Britney keeps talking.
Tristan Rogers, longtime “General Hospital” star, has cancer. His rep says he’s leaning on his family and fans right now. He appreciates the love and will share more when ready.
“Squid Game” is officially Netflix’s most-watched non-English show. Season 3 got over 122 million views and helped boost Netflix’s numbers again. It’s the final season.
Simon Cowell is launching a new global boy band in a Netflix docuseries called Simon Cowell: The Next Act. It premieres in December and follows his search for the next big group.
CBS is ending The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in May 2026. Colbert says he’s grateful for the ride and that the show won’t be replaced—it’s just ending.
Jimmy Fallon might step away from The Tonight Show before his 2028 contract ends. Insiders say the network and Fallon are both watching late-night’s slow decline. NBC denies he’s leaving, though.
Samuel L. Jackson is joining the Tulsa King universe in a spinoff called NOLA King. He’ll play Russell Lee Washington Jr., who’ll appear in Season 3 before leading the new series. Stallone and Jackson will co-executive produce.
The reboot of I Know What You Did Last Summer, starring Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr., hits theaters today. The new Smurfs movie also premieres.
Also, fans can now book a stay in a real-life Smurf village in Belgium. It’s through Airbnb and Paramount Pictures. You can wear Smurf hats, sip Smurfberry drinks, and even learn dances. Bookings opened July 16.
