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Celebrity Gossip: Derek Hough, Rachel Bilson, Kevin Costner + More!

JON GOSSELIN EXCITED TO 'REBUILD' RELATIONSHIPS WITH HIS KIDS: Jon Gosselin is ready to work on his relationship with his kids now that his custody battle with Kate Gosselin is over. The Jon and Kate Plus 8 alum told US Weekly Wednesday (May 3rd), "I am relieved that court is over and I can focus on rebuilding my relationships with my children who now live in North Carolina and New York. It's a very freeing feeling to not have to worry about lawsuits from Kate and really opens the door for me to reach out to my other children. I truly hope for the best."

DEREK HOUGH OPENS UP ABOUT LEN GOODMAN'S DEATH: Derek Hough opened up about the death of Dancing With The Stars judge Len Goodman. The DWTS dancer turned judge tearfully told Jana Kramer on her April 30th podcast episode, "We knew he was unwell but we certainly didn't know the extent. This was a huge shock to all of us and it's incredibly sad."

RACHEL BILSON WANTS TO BE 'MAN HANDLED': Rachel Bilson got candid about her sex life on the latest episode of the Women On Top podcast. She confessed that "missionary" is her favorite position because she wants "to be f-king man handled." However, the O.C. alum added, "But I've learned that if you want to have an orgasm during sex, you have to be on top."

KEVIN COSTNER 'SURPRISED' BY DIVORCE: Kevin Costner is reportedly stunned by that his wife Christine Baumgartner is filing for divorce. A source told Page Six, "There was no issue of cheating at all," and added, "Kevin was very surprised by Christine's actions, he obviously doesn't want the divorce and he would take her back."

MARIA MENUONOS DISCUSSES PANCEATIC CANCER JOURNEY: In an interview published in People Wednesday (May 3rd), Maria Menuonos opened up about receiving a pancreatic cancer diagnosis at the same time she was expecting the birth of her first child. The 44-year-old Extra host, who had previously been diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2017, said doctors discovered she had a 3.9-centimeter mass after months of suffering from abdominal pain and diarrhea. She told the outlet, "I'm like 'How in the freaking world can I have a brain tumor and pancreatic cancer?' All I could think was that I have a baby coming." According to her doctors, Menuonos is in good shape after having surgery to remove the tumor along with part of her pancreas, her spleen, a large fibroid and 17 lymph nodes on February 16th.

Billie Eilish Shares Bathroom Selfie From Met Gala With Elle Fanning, Halle Bailey and Maya Hawke

Proving that no place is safe from a camera, Billie Eilish posted a bathroom selfie with Elle Fanning, Maya Hawke, and Halle Bailey.

The group of stars ran into each other during The Met Gala fashion event in New York City this week.

Eilish was wearing a gothic black lace gown and her friends were in frilly white dresses. Earlier in the night, Eilish posted her red-carpet look, which included a high neck, embellished tulle skirt and crystal harness with dramatic lace sleeves, above-the-knee stockings and towering platform heels.

TL;DR:

  • Billie Eilish posted a fashion event bathroom selfie with Elle Fanning, Maya Hawke, and Halle Bailey.
  • Happened during The Met Gala fashion event in New York City this week.

Industry News: Succession, Searching For Italy, The Tonight Show + More!

'SUCCESSION' GETS SUPERSIZED FINALE: Succession's series finale is getting a supersized runtime. The show's musical composer Nicholas Britell told Variety: "It's 90 minutes… It's a huge episode — like a movie."

STANLEY TUCCI 'PRETTY CONFIDENT' 'SEARCHING FOR ITALY' WILL FIND A NEW HOME: Stanley Tucci is "pretty confident" that his cooking and travel show, Searching for Italy, will find a new home He told Variety, "We're talking to different companies. We'll find out in a few weeks." CNN canceled the series in December after two years and two Emmy wins for outstanding hosted nonfiction series.

TRACY MORGAN JOINS 'THE SANTA CLAUSES': Deadline reports that Tracy Morgan will play the Easter Bunny in Season 2 of The Santa Clauses.

JIMMY FALLON AND SETH MEYERS TO PAY STAFFERS DURING STRIKE: Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers are planning to help pay the crews of their late night shows if the writer's strike continues into a third week. Sources tell Page Six that NBC is paying staffers through the end of next week and Fallon and Meyers will then pay employees for the third week.

Hollywood Writers Go On Strike

For the first time in 15 years, the Writers Guild of America has gone on strike. This comes after "six weeks of negotiating" between the WGA and major production studios.

"Though our Negotiating Committee began this process intent on making a fair deal, the studios' responses have been wholly insufficient given the existential crisis writers are facing," the WGA tweeted late Monday night (May 1st).

According to Yahoo! News, picket lines began forming outside of Warner Bros., Paramount, and Netflix on Tuesday (May 2nd), as Hollywood writers demand better pay in the streaming era.

"The companies' behavior has created a gig economy inside a union work force, and their immovable stance in this negotiation has betrayed a commitment to further devaluing the profession of writing," the union said in a statement.

The outlet reports that affected shows so far include late-night talk shows such as Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Tonight Show, The Daily Show, and Saturday Night Live —as well as scripted series like Abbott Elementary, Cobra Kai, House of the Dragon, and Yellowjackets.

Stars such as Wanda Sykes, Rob Lowe, and Aidy Bryant all shared their support for the writers on strike, joining them on the picket line Tuesday (May 2nd).

'Some Like It Hot' Leads The 2023 Tony Award Nominations

The 2023 Tony Award nominations were announced on Tuesday (May 2nd), with Some Like it Hot leading the roster with 13 nods. & Juliet, Shucked, and New York, New York followed close behind with nine nods each. The most-nominated plays include A Doll's House, Leopoldstadt, and Ain't No Mo' with six nods each.

Jessica Chastain celebrated her nomination for Best Leading Actress in a Play for her role in A Doll's House on Instagram Tuesday (May 2nd). "If I could tell that girl who yearly recorded the Tony Awards on her VHS that this would happen, it would have blown my world open. To tell her she'd be living in New York, performing in A Doll's House, and nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actress… It is a dream come true," she wrote alongside a throwback photo of herself.

Private Practice star Audra McDonald was also nominated for Best Leading Actress in a Play for her role in Ohio State Murders. Entertainment Tonight reports that this is McDonald's 10th nomination, making her one of the most-nominated individual performers in Tony Awards history, alongside Chita Rivera and Julie Harris.

See the full list of nominations below:

Best New Play
"Ain't No Mo'"
"Between Riverside and Crazy"
"Cost of Living"
"Fat Ham"
"Leopoldstadt"

Best New Musical
"& Juliet"
"Kimberly Akimbo"
"New York, New York"
"Shucked"
"Some Like It Hot"

Best Play Revival
"A Doll's House"
"The Piano Lesson"
"The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window"
"Topdog/Underdog"

Best Musical Revival
"Camelot"
"Into the Woods"
"Parade"
"Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street"

Best Leading Actress in a Play
Jessica Chastain, "A Doll's House"
Jodie Comer, "Prima Facie"
Jessica Hecht, "Summer, 1976"
Audra McDonald, "Ohio State Murders"

Best Leading Actor in a Play
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, "Topdog/Underdog"
Corey Hawkins, "Topdog/Underdog"
Sean Hayes, "Good Night, Oscar"
Stephen McKinley Henderson, "Between Riverside and Crazy"
Wendell Pierce, "Death of a Salesman"

Best Leading Actress in a Musical
Annaleigh Ashford, "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street"
Sara Bareilles, "Into the Woods"
Victoria Clark, "Kimberly Akimbo"
Lorna Courtney, "& Juliet"
Micaela Diamond, "Parade"

Best Leading Actor in a Musical
Christian Borle, "Some Like It Hot"
J. Harrison Ghee, "Some Like It Hot"
Josh Groban, "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street"
Brian D'Arcy James, "Into the Woods"
Ben Platt, "Parade"
Colton Ryan, "New York, New York"

Best Featured Actor in a Play
Jordan E. Cooper, "Ain't No Mo'"
Samuel L. Jackson, "The Piano Lesson"
Arian Moayed, "A Doll's House"
Brandon Uranowitz, "Leopoldstadt"
David Zayas, "Cost of Living"

Best Featured Actress in a Play
Nikki Crawford, "Fat Ham"
Crystal Lucas-Perry, "Ain't No Mo'"
Miriam Silverman, "The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window"
Katy Sullivan, "Cost of Living"
Kara Young, "Cost of Living"

Best Featured Actor in a Musical
Kevin Cahoon, "Shucked"
Justin Cooley, "Kimberly Akimbo"
Kevin Del Aguila, "Some Like It Hot"
Jordan Donica, "Camelot"
Alex Newell, "Shucked"

Best Featured Actress in a Musical
Julia Lester, "Into the Woods"
Ruthie Ann Miles, "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street"
Bonnie Milligan, "Kimberly Akimbo"
NaTasha Yvette Williams, "Some Like It Hot"
Betsy Wolfe, "& Juliet"

Best Direction of a Play
Saheem Ali, "Fat Ham"
Jo Bonney, "Cost of Living"
Jamie Lloyd, "A Doll's House"
Patrick Marber, "Leopoldstadt"
Stevie Walker-Webb, "Ain't No Mo'"
Max Webster, "Life of Pi"

Best Direction of a Musical
Michael Arden, "Parade"
Lear deBessonet, "Into the Woods"
Casey Nicholaw, "Some Like It Hot"
Jack O'Brien, "Shucked"
Jessica Stone, "Kimberly Akimbo"

Best Book of a Musical
David Lindsay-Abaire, "Kimberly Akimbo"
Robert Horn, "Shucked"
Matthew López and Amber Ruffin, "Some Like It Hot"
David West Read, "& Juliet"
David Thompson and Sharon Washington, "New York, New York"

Best Original Score
"Almost Famous," music by Tom Kitt; lyrics by Cameron Crowe and Tom Kitt
"Kimberly Akimbo," music by Jeanine Tesori; lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire
"KPOP," music and lyrics: Helen Park and Max Vernon
"Shucked," music and lyrics: Shane McAnally and Brandy Clark
"Some Like It Hot," music and lyrics: Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman

Best Choreography
Steven Hoggett, "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street"
Casey Nicholaw, "Some Like It Hot"
Susan Stroman, "New York, New York"
Jennifer Weber, "& Juliet"
Jennifer Weber, "KPOP"

Best Orchestrations
John Clancy, "Kimberly Akimbo"
Jason Howland, "Shucked"
Charlie Rosen and Bryan Carter, "Some Like It Hot"
Bill Sherman and Dominic Fallacaro, "& Juliet"
Daryl Waters and Sam Davis, "New York, New York"

Best Scenic Design of a Play
Miriam Buether, "Prima Facie"
Tim Hatley and Andrzej Goulding, "Life of Pi"
Rachel Hauck, "Good Night, Oscar"
Richard Hudson, "Leopoldstadt"
Dane Laffrey and Lucy Mackinnon, "A Christmas Carol"

Best Scenic Design of a Musical
Beowulf Boritt, "New York, New York"
Mimi Lien, "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street"
Scott Pask, "Shucked"
Scott Pask, "Some Like It Hot"
Michael Yeargan and 59 Productions, "Camelot"

Best Costume Design of a Play
Tim Hatley, Nick Barnes and Finn Caldwell, "Life of Pi"
Dominique Fawn Hill, "Fat Ham"
Brigitte Reiffensutel, "Leopoldstadt"
Emilio Sosa, "Ain't No Mo'"
Emilio Sosa, "Good Night, Oscar"

Best Costume Design of a Musical
Gregg Barnes, "Some Like It Hot"
Susan Hilferty, "Parade"
Jennifer Moeller, "Camelot"
Clint Ramos and Sophia Choi, "KPOP"
Paloma Young, "& Juliet"
Donna Zakowska, "New York, New York"

Best Sound Design of a Play
Jonathan Deans and Taylor Williams, "Ain't No Mo'"
Carolyn Downing, "Life of Pi"
Joshua D. Reid, "A Christmas Carol"
Ben and Max Ringham, "A Doll's House"
Ben and Max Ringham, "Prima Facie"

Best Sound Design of a Musical
Kai Harada, "New York, New York"
John Shivers, "Shucked"
Scott Lehrer and Alex Neumann, "Into the Woods"
Gareth Owen, "& Juliet"
Nevin Steinberg, "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street"

Best Lighting Design of a Play
Neil Austin, "Leopoldstadt"
Natasha Chivers, "Prima Facie"
Jon Clark, "A Doll's House"
Bradley King, "Fat Ham"
Tim Lutkin, "Life of Pi"
Jen Schriever, "Death of a Salesman"
Ben Stanton, "A Christmas Carol"

Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Ken Billington, "New York, New York"
Lap Chi Chu, "Camelot"
Heather Gilbert, "Parade"
Howard Hudson, "& Juliet"
Natasha Katz, "Some Like It Hot"
Natasha Katz, "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street"

Allison Holker Gives First Interview Since Losing Her Husband Stephen 'tWitch' Boss

Allison Holker opened up to People about the loss of her husband, Stephen ‘tWitch' Boss, in her first interview since his death. The Ellen DeGeneres Show deejay died by suicide in December of last year. He was just 40 years old.

"No one had any inkling that he was low. He didn't want people to know," she told the outlet. "He just wanted to be everyone's Superman and protector."

The couple had three children together: 14-year-old Weslie, three-year-old Zaia, 3, and seven-year-old Maddox. "We'd have so many random conversations, and there was so much laughter," Holker said of the family's dinners together. "Our love was so real and so loud. We always told people our house was like a choreographed dance."

"It's been really hard because I can't understand what was happening in that moment he died," she added. "Stephen brought so much joy to this world, and he deserves to be remembered as the beautiful man he was."

Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian Reunite At The 2023 Met Gala

It's been a year since Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian walked the red carpet together at the 2022 Met Gala, with the Kardashians star stirring controversy for wearing Marilyn Monroe's dress. While the former couple have since gone their separate ways, Davidson and Kardashian were photographed talking to one another at this year's Met Gala on Monday (May 1st).

One photo shows the Saturday Night Live alum smiling as he looks at the SKIMS founder, while she talks to Usher. Another shows Kardashian addressing Davidson directly and holding up her hand at him.

Kardashian and Davidson dated for nine months before breaking up in August of 2022. He is now dating his Bodies Bodies Bodies costar Chase Sui Wonders.

Jameela Jamil, Kelly Ripa, Mark Consuelos + More!

JAMEELA JAMIL COMMENTS ON CHOICE TO HONOR KARL LAGERFORD AT THE 2023 MET GALA: Jameela Jamil is making her voice heard when it comes to the late fashion designer Karl Lagerford, who was honored at this year's Met Gala. The Good Place actress previously spoke out against the decision to honor him, highlighting offensive statements he's made in the past. "Last night Hollywood and fashion said the quiet part out loud when a lot of famous feminists chose to celebrate at the highest level, a man who was so publicly cruel to women, to fat people, to immigrants and to sexual assault survivors," she wrote on Instagram Tuesday (May 2nd). "And all the women's publications, and spectators online, chose to gleefully ignore it."

KELLY RIPA AND MARK CONSUELOS CELEBRATE 27 YEARS OF MARRIAGE: Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos both took to Instagram on Tuesday (May 2nd) to celebrate their 27th wedding anniversary. Ripa shared a reel of photos from their lives together and wrote, "27 years … in 27 seconds! Happy Anniversary to my beloved @Instasuelos. #TimeFlies." For his part, Consuelos shared a photo of the couple kissing. "Happy Anniversary to my fave @kellyripa ..27 years!!!!!" he captioned the post.

PADMA LAKSHMI IS FEATURED IN ‘SPORTS ILLUSTRATED' SWIMSUIT ISSUE AT 52: Padma Lakshmi is celebrating her new spot in Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue. The 52-year-old Top Chef host appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Monday (May 1st) and said, "I would have killed for it when I was in my 20s and a model because it is the holy grail and they never even called me for anything like this. And I really thought that ship had passed, to be honest." She added, "So when I got the call now a few months ago, I was like, 'You're f**king s***ting me, really?' I did not believe the news on the phone. And then I started freaking out."

COCKROACH THAT CRASHED THE MET GALA GOES VIRAL: According to Entertainment Tonight, fans can't get enough of the cockroach that crashed the 2023 Met Gala on Monday night (May 1st). The insect was filmed scampering down the same red carpet as Hollywood's biggest stars before it met its fate underneath a photographer's shoe.

'Dancing With the Stars,' 'Vanderpump Rules,' Anna May Wong + More!

‘DANCING WITH THE STARS' TO RETURN TO ABC: Deadline reports that, after one season on Disney+, Dancing with the Stars is returning to ABC. The outlet reports that Disney+ didn't release viewership numbers for the 31st season, which "is never a good sign." DWTS was the first live show to appear on the streaming platform.

WATCH THE NEW TEASER FOR THE SEASON 10 FINALE OF ‘VANDERPUMP RULES:' On Tuesday (May 2nd), Bravo took to Instagram to release a new, drama-filled teaser for the season 10 finale of Vanderpump Rules. All of the Scandoval drama comes crashing down in the newly released footage, as Tom Sandoval says, "I was going to break up with Ariana regardless." His castmate Scheana Shay replies, "But you didn't. You f----- her best friend instead." Bravo captioned the teaser, "You may think you've seen the #PumpRules finale trailer … but only we have the real thing. THIS is it."

MATTEL DEBUTS ANNA MAY WONG DOLL IN HONOR OF AAPI HERITAGE MONTH: According to AP News, Mattel released its Anna May Wong doll Monday (May 1st) in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This comes six months after the trailblazing Asian American actress was featured on a U.S. quarter. Wong's niece, Anna Wong, worked with the company to develop her aunt's Barbie. "I did not hesitate at all. It was such an honor and so exciting," she told the outlet. "I wanted to make sure they got her facial features and clothing correct. And they did!"

CHECK OUT THE FIRST-LOOK PHOTOS OF KALEY CUOCO AND CHRIS MESSINA IN ‘BASED ON A TRUE STORY:' Deadline reports that Peacock released first-look photos of Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina in the forthcoming series Based on a True Story on Tuesday (May 2nd). The series, executive produced by Jason Bateman, Michael Costigan, and Craig Rosenberg, is set to premiere on the streaming platform in June. Rosenberg said in a statement, "Over the last decade, a true crime phenomenon has swept over America. Podcasts, documentaries, fictional shows based on true stories – they dominate the culture. Murderers have become celebrities and celebrities have become murderers which inspired me to create this show."

Stars Attend The 2023 Met Gala

The 2023 Met Gala took place on Monday (May 1st) at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Celebrities such as Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban, Quinta Brunson, Olivia Wilde, Gabrielle Union, and Dwyane Wade all strutted their stuff up the stairs to the museum on one of the biggest nights in fashion.

This year's theme honored the late fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld. Lagerfeld was the creative director for both Fendi and Chanel from 1965 and 1983 respectively until his death in 2019. The evening's hosts included Penélope Cruz, Michaela Coel, and Dua Lipa. Tickets to the invite-only event cost $50,000. Tables start at $300,000.

According to Today, Blake Lively, who has co-hosted the Met Gala in the past, took to her Instagram stories to share what she was doing instead of attending the event this year. The Gossip Girl actress gave birth to her fourth child in February and insinuated that she was busy pumping breast milk. "First Monday in May," she captioned the story, referencing the annual date of the event.

Sophie Turner Accidentally Shares Video Of Oldest Child To Instagram

On Monday (May 1st), Sophie Turner shared a note to her Instagram stories informing fans that she accidentally uploaded a video of her oldest child, Willa, to Instagram. Turner and her husband, Joe Jonas, have two daughters together. The pair welcomed their first child to the world in 2020 and their second in 2022.

"Earlier today, I made an honest mistake accidentally posting a video of our daughter on Instagram Stories," the Game of Thrones actress wrote. "We have always advocated for our kids' rights to privacy so sharing this publicly is against anything I stand for. Our children deserve the right to grow up out of the public eye, to learn and grow in private."

Turner added, "If I ever were to post anything of our kids, know that it is unquestionably a mistake. I would greatly appreciate if anyone who has reposted on any other platform, please delete the video."

Justin Theroux Explains Why He Doesn't Talk About His Ex-Wife Jennifer Aniston

Justin Theroux takes precautionary measures to avoid any unnecessary drama in his personal life. In an interview with Esquire published on Monday (May 1st), the White House Plumbers actor explained that you won't catch him talking to the press about his ex-wife, Jennifer Aniston.

"I want all of my relationships to exist within the four walls of whatever room we're in. And I'm not trying to be evasive, but I talk to Jen -- I don't talk about Jen," he told the outlet. Theroux and the Friends star began dating in 2011 and were married from 2015 to 2018. They have remained friends since going their separate ways.

"People will always want to gossip and say things, but you have to find that balance," the Leftovers actor added. "And having been in a public relationship, it's much more fun not being in a public relationship. Me saying anything, even if it was something loving, it would just turn into a thing."

These comments come shortly after Theroux and Aniston were seen having dinner together with Jason Bateman and his wife, Amanda Anka, in New York City.

Bill Hader Says He No Longer Signs Merchandise For Fans

On a recent episode of the Happy, Sad, Confused podcast, Bill Hader shared why he no longer signs merchandise for fans. The Barry actor said he drew a line in the sand after a Star Wars fan kept his child up until 3 a.m. to get an autograph.

"Autograph people don't like me. I won't sign things," Hader said. "You know what it was? I used to sign stuff, and then one time I saw somebody and they had their kid come up to me to sign a BB-8 thing and it was three in the morning."

The Saturday Night Live star continued, "I was leaving the ‘Inside Out' premiere and then we went to an after-party thing and it was super late and this guy kept his kid up all night. He was like, ‘Go over there so he'll sign it so I can sell it online.'"

Hader added, "I was like, ‘That's f—ked up.' So now, I just kind of blanket, like, I'm not signing any of this s—t."

Kendall Jenner, Bad Bunny, Millie Bobby Brown + More!

KENDALL JENNER AND BAD BUNNY ‘SPEND ALMOST EVERY DAY TOGETHER:' It sounds like things between Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny are getting serious. A source told People that "it was a slow start" for the rumored couple, "but they spend almost every day together now." The source added, "He hangs out with her friends and she hangs out with his. It's more of a relationship now. Kendall is not seeing anyone else. She really likes him."

CHECK OUT MILLIE BOBBY BROWN'S DISGUISE WHILE OUT IN PUBLIC: According to BuzzFeed, a disguise that Millie Bobby Brown wore while she was in Italy has gone viral. The Stranger Things star was photographed alongside her fiancé, Jake Bongiovi, wearing a purple sweatsuit and a purple box on her head. The box had eye holes cut out of it and a face drawn on it.

ROZONDA ‘CHILLI' THOMAS' SON COMMENTS ON HER RELATIONSHIP WITH MATTHEW LAWRENCE: Tron Austin, the son of Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas and Dallas Austin, shared his thoughts on his mom dating Matthew Lawrence with People. "Oh man, I just like seeing her happy, you know?" he told the outlet recently. He added, "I love seeing humans connect and witnessing that genuineness. I feel that from him."

HONEY BOO BOO SHARES SENIOR PHOTOS AHEAD OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION: Honey Boo Boo is getting ready for her next chapter in life. The reality star, whose real name is Alana Thompson, shared a carousel of photos to Instagram, marking her senior year of high school. "I have less than 30 days until I graduate," she captioned the post. "I am so proud of myself and how far I have become there were points that I didn't even think I would make it this far but I made it."

Jock Zonfrillo, Keri Russell, Sylvester Stallone + More!

ACADEMY ANNOUNCES NEW CAMPAIGN RULES FOR THE OSCARS: Variety reports that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has issued a "most significant overhaul" of its rules when it comes to campaigning for the Academy Awards. The new rules address issues around social media, private events, and contacting Academy members. This comes following the controversial nomination of Andrea Riseborough for Best Actress in 2023.

‘MASTERCHEF AUSTRAILIA' JUDGE JOCK ZONFRILLO DIES AT 46: According to People, MasterChef Australia host Jock Zonfrillo died in Melbourne, Australia, on Sunday (April 30th). He was just 46 years old. "With completely shattered hearts and without knowing how we can possibly move through life without him, we are devastated to share that Jock passed away yesterday," his family said in a statement. Zonfrillo's cause of death is not yet known.

‘THE DIPLOMAT' IS SWIFTLY RENEWED FOR A SECOND SEASON: Variety reports that the new Netflix series The Diplomat, starring Keri Russell, was renewed for a second season on Monday (May 1st). This comes less than two weeks after the first season premiered on the streaming platform—and after the political drama took the top spot on Netflix's weekly global Top 10 TV English list.

SYLVESTER STALLONE TO REPRISE HIS ‘CLIFFHANGER' ROLE: Deadline reports that Sylvester Stallone will once again play Ranger Gabriel "Gabe" Walker in a sequel to his 1993 film Cliffhanger. Ric Roman Waugh is set to direct the pic. No details about the plot or other cast members have been released at this time.

Matthew Lawrence Says His Agency Fired Him After He Refused To Strip For An 'Award-Winning Director'

Matthew Lawrence is getting candid about how sexual harassment affects men in Hollywood as well. On a recent episode of his Brotherly Love podcast, the Boy Meets World star recalled being asked to strip in front of an award-winning director in the early days of his career.

"I lost my agency because I went to the hotel room — which I can't believe they would send me to — of a very prominent Oscar award-winning director who showed up in his robe, asked me to take my clothes off and said he needed to take polaroids of me," Lawrence said. "And if I did X, Y and Z, I would be the next Marvel character."

After the Mrs. Doubtfire actor refused and "left this director's room," he said his agency fired him. "Not a lot of guys, in my opinion, have come out and talked about this in the industry," Lawrence added. "Now, granted, it's probably about a third of what women go through. Men go through this as well."

Nick Cannon Blames Oscars Slap On 'Red Table Talk'

Nick Cannon isn't holding back when it comes to how he feels about Jada Pinkett Smith's Red Table Talk. On a recent episode of The Daily Cannon, the Wild ‘N Out star blamed Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the 94th annual Academy Awards on the newly canceled show.

"If there was no Red Table Talk, then he wouldn't have slapped the s--- out of Chris Rock," Cannon said. Referring to the show as "that toxic table," Cannon said, "Too much honesty can get your ass slapped in the face."

The Drumline actor added, "That was royalty, Will and Jada. Then they brought it to the table. I don't want to know all this s--- about y'all."

Stanley Tucci Reveals He 'Had A Feeding Tube For Six Months' While Battling Oral Cancer

Stanley Tucci opened up about his "terrifying" oral cancer diagnosis on Sunday Sitdown with Willie Geist over the weekend. The Citadel actor was diagnosed in 2017, after losing his wife, Kate Spath-Tucci, to breast cancer in 2009.

Tucci said he and his late wife "traveled all over the world trying to find a cure for her" before she passed away. "So when I got it, I was completely shocked," he said. "I was terrified, absolutely terrified."

The Devil Wears Prada star had a tumor at the base of his tongue that "was too big to operate," so he received "high-dose radiation and chemo." Tucci shared that he "lost 35 pounds" as a result of the treatment. "I couldn't eat. I had a feeding tube for six months and everything tasted like you-know-what and smelled like you-know-what. And it took months and months and months for me to finally be able to eat again and then taste properly again."

The Lovely Bones actor added that he's grateful for the support he received from his wife, Felicity Blunt, and his sister-in-law, Emily Blunt. "I was so afraid, but Felicity was very insistent," he said. "I mean that had to drag me, kicking and screaming, but now, I wouldn't be around if I hadn't done that treatment."

'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' Continues To Reign At The Domestic Box Office

The Super Mario Bros. Movie is still seeing overwhelming success at the box office. The film passed $1 billion globally over the weekend, becoming the 10th animated film in history to do so. Bringing in $40 million domestically, the movie also took the title for best fourth weekend ever for an animated film—and for a universal film, beating out Jurassic World at $29.2 million.

Meanwhile, theaters are preparing for the release of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 this weekend. Arnold Schwarzenegger took to Twitter on Friday (April 28th) to congratulate his son-in-law, Chris Pratt, on the movie. "I saw #GuardiansOfTheGalaxyVol3 last night and WOW. @prattprattpratt , you crushed it. A non-stop, perfect mix of comedy and action. I loved it and I'm very, very proud of you," the Terminator actor wrote.

Box Office Numbers from Friday (April 28th) through Sunday (April 30th):

1. The Super Mario Bros. Movie, $40 million
2. Evil Dead Rise, $12.2
3. Are You There God? It's Me Margaret, $6.8 million
4. John Wick: Chapter 4, $5 million
5. Return of the Jedi, $4.7 million
6. Dungeons & Dragons, $4.1 million
7. Air, $4 million
8. Ponniyin Selvan: Part Two, $3.8 million
9. Guy Ritchie's Covenant, $3.61 million
10. Sisu, $3.25 million

Michael J. Fox, 'Vanderpump Rules,' Kendall Jenner + More!

MICHAEL J. FOX SAYS HIS BATTLE WITH PARKINSON'S DISEASE IS ‘GETTING TOUGHER:' Michael J. Fox opened up to CBS about living with Parkinson's disease for "30+ years" in a recent interview. The Back to the Future actor said it's getting "tougher" living with the disease. "I had spinal surgery. I had a tumor on my spine. And it was benign, but it messed up my walking," he said. "And then started to break stuff. Broke this arm, and I broke this arm, I broke this elbow. I broke my face. I broke my hand." The Teen Wolf star explained that falling "is a big killer with Parkinson's." He added, "It's falling and aspirating food and getting pneumonia. All these subtle ways that gets ya'. You don't die from Parkinson's; you die with Parkinson's. I'm not gonna be 80. I'm not gonna be 80."

‘VANDERPUMP RULES' STARS ATTEND WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENTS' DINNER: The Scandoval drama has made its way to the White House. According to Page Six, Vanderpump Rules fans were surprised to see Ariana Madix, Lala Kent, and Lisa Vanderpump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night (April 29th). Roy Wood Jr., the comedian who hosted the event, even made a joke about Tom Sandoval cheating on Madix. "The untouchable Tucker Carlson is out of a job, but to Tucker's staff, I want you to know that I know what you're feeling," Wood Jr. said. "I work at ‘The Daily Show,' so I too have been blindsided by the sudden departure of the host of a fake news program. Tucker got caught up. Got caught up like that dude from ‘Vanderpump Rules.'"

KENDALL JENNER AND BAD BUNNY HAVE DINNER DATE AT CARBONE IN NEW YORK CITY: E! News reports that rumored couple Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny were spotted on the streets of New York City Saturday night (April 29th). The pair were photographed leaving the Italian restaurant Carbone together before getting into an SUV. The Kardashians star was wearing a black, see-through top for the outing.

TOM HANKS AND RITA WILSON CELEBRATE 35 YEARS OF MARRIAGE: Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson are celebrating their long-lasting relationship. On Sunday (April 30th), the Runaway Bride actress shared a photo of the Cast Away actor looking at her and holding a cake that reads, "Happy Anniversary" to Instagram. Wilson captioned the post, "35 years of marriage. April 30 1988. Love is everything."

DAVID ARQUETTE SAYS HE FOUND COURTENEY COX'S SUCCESS TO BE ‘DIFFICULT' EARLY ON IN THEIR MARRIAGE: On a recent episode of Andy Cohen Live, David Arquette detailed how he learned to deal with his "ego" while he was married with Courteney Cox in the 1990s. The Scream actor said he "absolutely" felt inferior when Cox became highly successful on Friends. "It's difficult, I mean in terms of, like, I have some of the traditional male things where I want to, like, provide and pick up the check and, you know, be the breadwinner," he said. "In the acting world, in general, you're always going on this roller coaster of popularity and not able to get a job. So it's like this weird thing. And then, when you're comparing yourself to someone who's at the top of the television iconic world, it's kind of hard to put yourself there." The Never Been Kissed actor added that building up his self-esteem helped him work through "some of the pain and trauma that I had so that I could open up and own sort of what makes me happy, what my needs are, where my boundaries are."

Amy Adams, Robert Pattinson, Steve Martin + More!

AMY ADAMS AND ROBERT PATTINSON TO STAR IN ‘AVERAGE HEIGHT, AVERAGE BUILD:' According to The Hollywood Reporter, a new Adam McKay movie is coming to Netflix, titled Average Height, Average Build. Amy Adams and Robert Pattinson are set to star in the film, which has been described as "part serial-killer thriller, part comedy." Other cast members include Robert Downey Jr., Forest Whitaker, and Danielle Deadwyler.

STEVE MARTIN AND MARTIN SHORT REVEAL ‘ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING' SEASON THREE RELEASE DATE: Variety reports that Steve Martin and Martin Short revealed the season three release date for Only Murders in the Building while on the "You Won't Believe What They Look Like Today!" tour. "Catch the new season August 8," Martin said in Orlando, Florida, Saturday (April 29th). Following this, Short added, "Our show is like Steve trying to pee — it streams for 33 minutes."

CHRIS PRATT SHARES THAT HE ‘GOT TO THE POINT WHERE HE WAS NEVER GONNA AUDITION FOR MARVEL AGAIN:' Chris Pratt revealed on Friday's (April 28th) episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! that he almost didn't dust himself off and try again when it came to starring in a Marvel film. The Guardians of the Galaxy actor said, "I auditioned for Thor, but not even to be Thor — but to be one of the sidekick guys. I didn't get a callback." Pratt added that the rejections "got to the point where I was never gonna audition for Marvel again," he said. "I was like, 'This is stupid, I'm never gonna be in a Marvel movie.'"

MELISSA MCCARTHY COMMENTS ON THE POSSIBILITY OF A ‘BRIDESMAIDS' SEQUEL: Melissa McCarthy is more than ready for a Bridesmaids sequel. In a recent interview with People, The Little Mermaid star said, "I would do a Bridesmaids sequel this afternoon, right now." McCarthy added, "That group of women was the most magical thing ever. Almost all of us were really good friends already. I think it was such a magical time."

Jerry Springer Dies At 79

Iconic talk show host Jerry Springer died on Thursday (April 27th) at the age of 79. His representative shared that he passed away peacefully at his home outside of Chicago, Illinois. His cause of death was pancreatic cancer.

"Jerry's ability to connect with people was at the heart of his success in everything he tried whether that was politics, broadcasting or just joking with people on the street who wanted a photo or a word," a spokesperson for the family said in a statement. "He's irreplaceable, and his loss hurts immensely, but memories of his intellect, heart and humor will live on."

Springer's infamous and unruly talk show, The Jerry Springer Show, ran for nearly three decades, from 1991 to 2018. Following this, he hosted the courtroom show Judge Jerry from 2019 to 2022, before making his final TV appearance on The Masked Singer in October of 2022.

Talk show hosts Maury Povich, Loni Love, and Steve Wilkos all paid tribute to Springer on social media Thursday (April 27th). Wilkos, who played the security guard on The Jerry Springer Show, wrote, "Other than my father, Jerry was the most influential man in my life. Everything I have today I owe to Jerry. He was the smartest, most generous, kindest person I've ever known. My wife and I are devastated. We will miss him terribly."

Bam Margera Turns Himself In To Pennsylvania State Police

On Thursday (April 27th), three days after Pennsylvania State Police issued a warrant for his arrest, Bam Margera turned himself in.

The Jackass star faces criminal charges for allegedly punching his brother, Jess Margera, in the face and threatening family members. Jess wrote on Twitter Wednesday (April 26th), "Bam really is the sweetest guy when he isn't messed up. But since his meth habit, hes unrecognizable & I really don't know what he's capable of. Seeing him screaming @ at a person that wasn't there, hallucinating. It's really scary & heartbreaking."

The Viva La Bam star addressed his brother's tweets in an Instagram post shared Thursday (April 27th). "I just got out of the courthouse with my lawyers. Everything went great and the false accusations of what my brother says are not true and he will be sued for defamation as well as being evicted from castle bam sooner than later," he wrote. "The reason this happened is because I read his phone saying he wants me back in California and he wants to find a way to 302 me. F—k him."

Jonathan Majors' Alleged Victim Is Granted A Full Restraining Order

A judge granted Jonathan Majors' alleged victim a full restraining order on Thursday (April 27th), ahead of a May 9th court date when the Creed III actor will face assault and harassment charges.

The Manhattan District Attorney's Office said in a statement, "Today a judge granted a Full Temporary Order of Protection for the victim, per the People's request and with the consent of defense counsel. (At the time of arraignment, a Limited Temporary Order of Protection was granted.)."

A full temporary order means Majors cannot have any contact with the victim until the next court date. His attorney, Priya Chaudhry, said in a statement, "This is standard in cases such as this, and we consented because Mr. Majors wants nothing to do with the woman who assaulted him."