Prince Harry is back in court, and it’s the tabloids in the hot seat. He says he felt “paranoid beyond belief,” claiming the “Daily Mail” and “Mail on Sunday” tracked his every move, thought, and feeling. Harry isn’t alone—Sir Elton John, Liz Hurley, and others are also suing. The publishers call the claims “preposterous,” while Harry’s team says the alleged snooping was terrifying and isolating. The trial lasts nine weeks, so get comfy. This isn’t Harry’s first rodeo; he beat the “Daily Mirror” for phone hacking in 2023.
Blake Lively says Justin Baldoni pressured her to simulate a nearly nude birth scene in It Ends With Us, leaving her feeling “violative and humiliating.” She says she had minimal coverage, her legs in stirrups, while crew and Baldoni’s friends watched. The day after, she was shown a video of a fully nude woman, which she initially thought was porn. No response from Baldoni has been reported.
David Beckham is weighing in on parenting amid the Brooklyn drama. Without directly addressing his son’s claims that he and Victoria sabotaged Brooklyn’s marriage, Becks said kids need space to make mistakes. Parenting tip: sometimes silence is golden… or at least less headline-grabbing.
Kim Kardashian is reportedly trying to trademark “North West Dolls and Toys.” North’s been making headlines with her style and even dropped a song with Kanye, so it seems mom wants to turn that star power into playtime profits.
William Shatner couldn’t resist chiming in after Trump adviser Stephen Miller said he should save Star Trek. Shatner joked about still needing glasses in the future and said he’s “ready to assume command.”
Meghan Markle’s Netflix show “With Love, Meghan” isn’t getting a third season. There might be holiday specials in the future, but otherwise fans will see her cooking and crafting on social media instead of the screen. Bite-sized Meghan, if you will.
Billy Bob Thornton is setting the record straight about “Landman” rumors. He calls AI-generated reports claiming he’s leaving the show or dating Demi nonsense.
In business news, Warner Bros. Discovery is backing Netflix’s $72 billion cash takeover of its studios and HBO Max. Paramount tried to step in with a $77.9 billion bid, but their lawsuit was blocked. Basically, Netflix is rolling deep.
