David Del Rio, star of the CBS show “Matlock,” was removed from the set following serious allegations of sexual assault by actress Leah Lewis on Paramount property. CBS confirmed his character, Billy Martinez, will be immediately written off after appearing in 20 episodes. The show is currently on a planned hiatus before Season 2 premieres.
After Gene Simmons’ recent car crash in Malibu, his wife Shannon Tweed says she won’t ride with him anymore. Though she hasn’t told him to stop driving, she plans to get their kids involved. Concerned that airbags didn’t deploy, she’s okay with short trips but bans freeway driving. Gene was unhurt, but his car’s bumper is damaged.
Switching gears to a real-life “Real Housewives” mess: Denise Richards’ ex, Aaron Phypers, is allegedly trying to get Brandi Glanville to testify that she and Denise hooked up—on the record. He’s reportedly hoping it proves Denise lied and helps him score in the divorce. I mean, when your alimony strategy hinges on Brandi Glanville, maybe rethink your life choices?
Bill Belichick might be getting benched at UNC. The team’s off to a rough start, there’s behind-the-scenes drama, and the school’s apparently looking for the eject button—despite his $20 million buyout. Either they cut ties, or he leaves for greener (and less NCAA-violated) pastures.
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show faced backlash, so Turning Point USA announced their own “All American Halftime Show” on the same day. Their event favors English music, contrasting Bad Bunny’s Spanish songs and criticism of ICE. Bad Bunny joked about the controversy on “SNL.” The Super Bowl is February 8—fans have two halftime shows to choose from.
Things got Yellowstone-level tense on the actual set of Yellowstone. Kevin Costner and co-star Wes Bentley nearly threw hands over a scene. Bentley wouldn’t ad-lib outside the script, Costner got heated, and while it didn’t get physical, it definitely helped push Costner right off the show—and eventually, off the ranch altogether.
And if you were wondering what Robert Irwin’s up to besides saving animals… he just revealed he was approached by both Chippendales and Thunder from Down Under. And no, not to wrestle crocodiles. He politely declined but said, “I’ll take the shirt off now and again.” So basically, he’s sticking to the Foxtrot—not the body oil.
King Charles is coming to Amazon Prime. No, not for a reality show—though I would absolutely watch that. Instead, it’s a documentary in 2026 called Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision, all about his environmental passion project, Harmony. His goal? To remind us that we’re part of nature, not separate from it. Wise words from a man whose face is on coins.
And finally, Amy Poehler is back hosting SNL this weekend! She rolled into the promo like a proud alumni… who can’t quite remember the current students’ names. The new cast politely corrected her every mistake, but honestly—when you’re Amy Poehler, you get a pass. Role Model is the musical guest, and yes, we’re ready for the nostalgia.
