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U2 Among Kennedy Center Honorees With George Clooney, Gladys Knight, Amy Grant

U2 will be spotlighted at this year's Kennedy Center Honors.

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced Thursday (7-21) that the 22-time Grammy winners, along with actor George Clooney, singers Gladys Knight and Amy Grant and composer Tania León will be honored in December.

It's a rare occasion that a band is among the honorees… Though U2 is in the company with Earth, Wind & Fire, they were the most recent group, that was in 2019. The Eagles were honored in 2016 and Led Zeppelin in 2012.

Kennedy Center President Deborah F. Rutter said she was told that U2 frontman Bono was eating and was so surprised that he dropped his fork when he was told the band had been selected for this lifetime achievement award.

This is the 45th year of the honors, which will include a gala performance Dec. 4 in Washington featuring top entertainers. The show will be broadcast on CBS at a later date.

TL;DR:

  • U2 will be spotlighted at this year's Kennedy Center Honors.
  • Along with actor George Clooney, singers Gladys Knight and Amy Grant and composer Tania León.
  • Will take place on Dec. 4 in Washington and will be broadcast on CBS at a later date.

Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck, Simu Liu + More!

MINISTER SHARES WHETHER HE THINKS JENNIFER LOPEZ AND BEN AFFLECK WILL LAST: Ryan Wolfe, the minister who wed Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck at A Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas, shared his opinion with People on whether he thinks the couple will make it. "I've done probably 10,000 weddings now, and by this point in my life I get a feel of couples -- I can really tell it was real," Wolfe said. "After seeing them and the love they have for each other, I 100 percent believe they will last. They will make it. I believe they found their soulmates. I really do believe they're meant for each other." On Thursday (July 21st), People reports that the newlyweds also arrived in Paris together, kicking off their honeymoon.

SIMU LIU AND JADE BENDER MAKE THEIR RED-CARPET DEBUT: Kim's Convenience actor Simu Liu and Senior Year actress Jade Bender seem to be confirming the romance rumors, as the pair appeared at the ESPY Awards together on Wednesday (July 20th). PopSugar reports that speculation about the couple dating has been circulating for the last month.

CHELSEA HANDLER COMMENTS ON JO KOY BREAKUP: On a recent episode of the We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle podcast, Chelsea Handler explained why she and Jo Koy went their separate ways. The Chelsea Lately star said, "It's nice to bend for people. It's nice to learn how to compromise. It's nice to learn how to demonstrate my love publicly. … I believe Jo needed that. I was so inspired by us, but Jo didn't crack me open. My psychiatrist cracked me open, and then I was open, and then I was able to bend for somebody. …. But you can't change somebody intrinsically." Handler shared that she was "willing to do so much bending" before reaching "a line." She added, "I'm proud of myself because I didn't let myself cross that line."

MICHELLE PFEIFFER RESPONDS TO BRITNEY SPEARS CALLING HER ‘A FREAKING GOD:' On Wednesday (July 20th), Britney Spears posted a scene from Batman Returns starring Michelle Pfeiffer to Instagram, saying that it was "probably the hottest scene I've ever seen in my life." Spears went on to praise Pfeiffer, saying that she is "the most charming … sexy … and alluring woman" and that she is "a freaking God." Pfeiffer seemed honored. "Wow Britney! Thank you for the beautiful compliment. I'm a huge fan," the Dangerous Minds actress replied.

Shonka Dukureh, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kurt Russell + More!

SHONKA DUKUREH DIES AT 44: People reports that Elvis actress and singer Shonka Dukureh was found dead in her Nashville apartment on Thursday (July 21st). One of Dukureh's two young children found her unresponsive in a bedroom and rushed to a neighbor's. No foul play is suspected. Dukureh starred as Big Mama Thornton in the Elvis biopic. The 44-year-old was a celebrated gospel singer, and her acting career was just beginning.

WATCH THE TRAILER FOR ‘HALLOWEEN ENDS:' Deadline reports that the trailer for the third and final Halloween movie has been released. Watch Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) and Michael Myers (Nick Castle) battle it out in the new trailer for Halloween Ends.

KURT AND WYATT RUSSELL TO CO-STAR IN NEW ‘GODZILLA' SERIES: According to Entertainment Tonight, Kurt and Wyatt Russell have both joined the cast of the Apple Original series focused on Godzilla and the Titans. This is the first time that the father-son duo have acted together since the 1998 film Soldier.

SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR TO STAR IN AND EXECUITVE PRODUCE ‘WOLF PACK:' Deadline reports that Buffy the Vampire Slayer actress Sarah Michelle Gellar is set to star in and executive produce the Paramount+ Teen Wolf spinoff Wolf Pack. The news was announced at the Teen Wolf: The Movie panel at the San Diego Comic-Con on Thursday (July 21st), where Gellar made a surprise appearance.

First Avenue Theater Pulls The Plug On Dave Chappelle Show

Dave Chappelle's Wednesday (July 20th) night show in Minneapolis was cancelled at the last minute in response to his perceived transphobic remarks.

The First Avenue theater pulled out of the sold-out show, writing on Instagram, "To staff, artists, and our community, we hear you and we are sorry. We know we must hold ourselves to the highest standards and we know we let you down."

Instead, the show took place at Varsity Theater, where he was previously scheduled to perform on July 21st and 22nd.

According to Deadline, tickets for Chappelle's First Avenue gig were suddenly released on July 18th and were scooped up within minutes for the 1,550 main room capacity facility.

Miles Teller's Wife Made Him Shave 'Top Gun' Mustache

Keleigh Sperry was not a fan of husband Miles Teller's Top Gun mustache.

The Top Gun: Maverick star told People in a recent interview, "My wife made me shave it immediately."

Despite Sperry's objection, the ‘stache has exploded on TikTok.

As far as Teller is concerned, ""I'm a big fan of it. If it makes them more confident, then more power to them. ... But we'll see, maybe it'll be a good summer trend and then die out."

Honey Boo Boo To Undergo Weight Loss Procedure

Alana "Honey Boo-Boo" Thompson will undergo a weight loss procedure this summer.

The 16-year-old's manager, Gina Rodriguez, told E! News on Wednesday (July 20th) that the former reality star and her 20-year-old boyfriend will both be having the non-surgical Suture Sculpt Endoscopic Sleeve procedure.

Rodriguez added, "Alana has been losing weight for months now and wants to do the procedure because she thinks it will help her lose more and keep it off."

Kim Kardashian Reunited With Kids After Visiting Pete Davidson In Australia

Kim Kardashian is back at home with her kids after visiting boyfriend Pete Davidson in Australia last week.

The reality star celebrated by posting photos of herself in bed with Saint, Chicago and Psalm Wednesday (July 20th) night with the caption, "Last Nite Bedtime."

Kardashian's sleepover with her kids follows a trip to visit Davidson in Queensland, Australia where the comedian is filming Wizards! alongside Orlando Bloom.

Celebrity Gossip: Kris Jenner, Khloe, Kardashian, Christine Baranski + More!

KRIS JENNER REPORTEDLY CONCERNED ABOUT KYLIE'S EXTRAVAGANT SPENDING: Kris Jenner is reportedly concerned about Kylie Jenner's extravagant spending. An insider told the New York Post, "Kylie has been spending so much that, after she bought the jet, her mom had to step in and tell her to slow down. This comes on the heels of Kylie being blasted as a "climate criminal" after bragging about her $72 million private jet on social media.

FRANKIE MUNIZ SAYS 'DWTS' EXAGGERATED HIS MEMORY LOSS: Frankie Muniz says that his memory loss isn't as bad as the producers of Dancing with The Stars made it seem. The Malcolm in the Middle star recently told the Pardon My Take podcast that the show's producers edited his remarks to make it seem like he has "zero memory of anything." According to the actor, he simply didn't remember a lot from that time. He told the podcast, "I remember I was Malcolm, but I did a lot of stuff, and I don't remember everything."

KHLOE KARDASHIAN ISN'T READY FOR SCHOOL TO START: Khloe Kardashian isn't ready for her daughter to head off to school in the fall. The Kardashians star showed off "the cutest" personalized backpacks for 4-year-old True Thompson's first day back at school and wrote, "OMG I'm so not ready for this!"

CHRISTINE BARANSKI 'DISSED' ELON MUSK: Christine Baranski recently gave Entertainment Weekly the scoop on the viral image of her glaring at Elon Musk at the 2022 Met Gala. She told the outlet Wednesday (July 20th), "I was actually dissing him as I was waiting in line to go to dinner." She explained that as an environmentalist, she feels he should be spending his billions to clean up the planet instead of going to space.

Industry: Justin Hartley, Tim Burton, H.E.R + More!

JUSTIN HARTLEY SERIES GETS PILOT ORDER AT CBS: This Is Us star Justin Hartley is once step closer to having a new series at CBS. According to Deadline, his drama series, The Never Game, has received a pilot order at the network. The series follows Hartley as a lone-wolf survivalist who roams the country as a "reward seeker."

TIM BURTON TO RECIEVE LUMIERE AWARD: Tim Burton will receive France's prestigious Lumiere Award at the 14th edition of the classic film-focused Lumiere Festival in Lyon this October. Previous recipients include Jane Campion (2021), Francis Ford Coppola (2019), and Quentin Tarantino (2013).

H.E.R. TO STAR IN 'BEAUTY AND THE BEAST': ABC announced Wednesday (July 20th) that H.E.R. will play Belle in the upcoming Beauty and the Beast musical. The Grammy Award-winning artist said in a statement, "I have always wanted to be a Disney princess, and I get to work with two wonderful directors Hamish Hamilton and my favorite, Jon M. Chu. It is very surreal, and I couldn't be more grateful." The musical, which will feature a blend of animated and live-action scenes, will air on December 15th.

TOM BERGERON CELEBRATES ALFONSO RIBERIO'S 'DWTS' GIG: Tom Bergeron is thrilled to hear that Alfonso Ribeiro will co-host Season 31 of Dancing With The Stars. The former DWTS host wrote in a recent Instagram post, "Now, getting Conrad Green back as DWTS showrunner is only ONE of their smartest decisions. Here's the other one. Congratulations, buddy."

'Tears Were Shed' By Both Jennifer Lopez And Ben Affleck During Las Vegas Wedding

Eyewitnesses to Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's Las Vegas wedding say that the ceremony was emotional. According to A Little White Wedding Chapel coordinator Kenosha Booth, "It was beautiful. Some tears were shed by them both."

Booth also relayed that the venue played "Here Comes the Bride" over a Bluetooth speaker as Lopez walked down the aisle. At the altar, the Marry Me actress and the Argo actor exchanged vows and wedding bands.

Lopez's child Emme and one of Affleck's three children attended the ceremony, along with Lopez's hairstylist, Chris Appleton. Another chapel source told People that the couple "wanted it to be very simple," and that they were "very excited."

Jak Knight's Cause Of Death Is Revealed

Following an autopsy by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner, Jak Knight's cause of death has been confirmed.

The Bust Down actor was found suffering from a gunshot wound on a Los Angeles embankment Thursday (July 14th). A coroner ruled that his cause of death was suicide.

After Knight's family announced news of his death last week, a number of stars took to social media to honor the 28-year-old comedian.

Eternals actor Kumail Nanjiani tweeted, "Rest In Peace Jak Knight. Hilarious comedian and a great guy. I can't believe it." Other stars such as Chance the Rapper, Workaholics actor Blake Anderson, and Fire Island's Joel Kim Booster posted in remembrance of Knight.

Miriam Margolyes Says Arnold Schwarzenegger 'Deliberately Farted' In Her Face

Harry Potter actress Miriam Margolyes is not a fan of Arnold Schwarzenegger. On the most recent episode of the I've Got News For You podcast, Margolyes said that the Terminator actor purposely farted in her face while they worked on End of Days together.

"I didn't care for him; he's a bit too full of himself," she said, adding that Schwarzenegger "was actually quite rude" on the set of the 1999 horror film.

"He farted in my face. Now, I fart, of course I do – but I don't fart in people's faces. He did it deliberately, right in my face," Margolyes said.

The Romeo + Juliet actress continued, "I was playing Satan's sister, and he was killing me, so he had me in a position where I couldn't escape and lying on the floor. And he just farted. It wasn't on film, it was in one of the pauses, but I haven't forgiven him for it," she said.

Note From Chris Pratt's Son Steals The Show In Pratt's Shirtless Selfie

On Monday (July 18th), Jurassic Park: Dominion star Chris Pratt posted a shirtless selfie to Instagram, showing off what appeared to be a fake wound on his chest. "Lookin cut," he captioned the post.

Also featured in the mirror selfie was a yellow post-it note from Pratt's nine-year-old son, Jack. "See ya at 8 ish," the note read. The Parks and Recreation actor's followers couldn't get enough of it.

Pratt's brother-in-law and his The Terminal List co-star Patrick Schwarzenegger commented, "See yah at 8 ish jackkkooo," with laughing and crying emojis.

Brad Pitt, Chelsea Handler, Issa Rae + More!

BRAD PITT WEARS SKIRT TO ‘BULLET TRAIN' PREMIERE: Brad Pitt is drawing attention for his fashion these days. GQ reports that, shortly after he wore a casual orange suit to promote his new film Bullet Train in Paris, Pitt wore a brown skirt and matching jacket to a screening of the film in Berlin on Tuesday (July 19th). The outfit choice allowed him to show off some rarely seen tattoos. Above the boots he wore with the getup, a rhinoceros and a skull could be seen on his shins.

CHELSEA HANDLER AND JO KOY BREAK UP AHEAD OF ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY: Chelsea Handler and Jo Koy are going their separate ways. On Monday (July 18th), Handler shared a video that the pair made ahead of their first anniversary together. "In anticipation of celebrating our first year together, Jo and I recorded this video early, but as many of you have noticed, it is with a heavy heart to announce that we have decided together that it is best for us to take a break from our relationship right now … This man blew my heart open with love and because of him, my life experience has changed forever," she wrote.

ISSA RAE SAYS SHE SHUT DOWN PREGNANCY RUMORS BECAUSE OF HER MOTHER: Insecure creator Issa Rae is sharing why she shut down the pregnancy rumors that were circulating about her earlier this year. In March, Rae tweeted, "I am not pregnant, f—youverymuch. Let a b— eat and be merry." In a recent interview with Today, she said, "My sister sent me a screenshot of my mom texting her an article like, 'Did she tell you … Are the rumors true?'" Rae said she had to address the rumors after finding out her mom believed them. "I was like, 'What?!' My sister was like, 'Not Mom believing in gossip!' I was like, 'But she texted you and she didn't even ask me!' I'm like, 'Mom, a pregnancy … you really think that I would hide a grandchild from you? That you've been begging for?!' So I had to say something, because it was getting out of hand."

HEATHER RAE EL MOUSSA SAYS HER HUSBAND TAREK IS A ‘HERO' FOR STEPPING IN DURING A FLIGHT ALTERCATION: On Monday (July 18th), Selling Sunset star Heather Rae El Moussa said her husband, Tarek El Moussa, was a "hero" for stopping an altercation that occurred on a flight they took recently. "I have a story for you," she wrote. "My husband did something very heroic when a man went crazy on our flight and verbally & physically got in flight attendants' & pilots' faces." In a video, she added, "My husband was a hero today." Heather said she would share more details later, since the couple was "too tired" after a "long day" of travel.

Quinta Brunson, Keke Palmer, Mo'Nique + More!

SEE QUINTA BRUNSON AS OPRAH IN ‘WEIRD' MOVIE SNAPSHOT: On Tuesday (July 19th), a first-look photo was revealed showing Abbott Elementary star Quinta Brunson starring as Oprah in the upcoming biopic Weird: The Al Yankovic Story. Brunson retweeted the image from @FilmUpdates and wrote, "Let's get #weird."

KEKE PALMER COMMENTS ON BILL MURRAY'S ‘BEING MORTAL' ALLEGATIONS: Keke Palmer talked to Deadline on Monday night (July 18th), sharing what she knows about the allegations against Bill Murray on the set of Being Mortal. "I had a wonderful time filming. Aziz Ansari is one of the coolest people that I ever met. That was the coolest experience, but I don't know anything more than that," she said. This comes three months after the film was shut down due to a complaint against Murray.

MO'NIQUE WILL SHOOT HER FIRST NETFLIX COMEDY SPECIAL: On Tuesday (July 19th), Netflix posted a video announcing that Mo'Nique will have her first comedy special on the streaming platform. "put it on a shirt, write it in the sky, LEGENDARY QUEEN OF COMEDY MO'NIQUE IS COMING TO NETFLIX," Strong Black Lead captioned the post. In the video, Mo'Nique also shares that she will be reuniting with Lee Daniels in the Netflix film The Deliverance.

CREW MEMBER ON ‘LAW & ORDER: ORGANIZED CRIME' IS SHOT AND KILLED IN NEW YORK: Variety reports that a crew member for Law & Order: Organized Crime was shot and killed on Tuesday morning (July 19th) while on location to film the show's third season. Johnny Pizarro, a resident of Queens, arrived in Brooklyn in the early hours of the morning. He was sitting in his car at approximately 5:15 a.m. ET, when an unknown person opened the door and opened fire. Pizarro was rushed to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead on arrival. NBC and studio Universal Television released a joint statement that reads, "We were terribly saddened and shocked to hear that one of our crew members was the victim of a crime early this morning and has died as a result. We are working with local law enforcement as they continue to investigate. Our hearts go out to his family and friends and we ask that you respect their privacy during this time."

Emilia Clarke Says Parts Of Her Brain Are 'Missing' After She Suffered Two Aneurysms

Emilia Clarke opened up about the harrowing medical experiences she went through while filming Game of Thrones in a recent interview with BBC Sunday Morning. The Me Before You actress suffered from two brain aneurysms, one in 2011 and another in 2013.

"It was the most excruciating pain," she said, adding that it was "incredibly helpful to have Game of Thrones sweep me up and give me that purpose."

Clarke continued, "The amount of my brain that is no longer usable, it's remarkable that I am able to speak and live my life completely normally with absolutely no repercussions." She went on to explain that she's "in the really, really, really small minority of people that can survive that." However, she shared that there is "quite a bit missing" from her brain.

"Strokes, basically, as soon as any part of your brain doesn't get blood for a second, it's gone. So the blood finds a different route to get around, but then whatever bit is missing is therefore gone," Clarke said.

Jennifer Lopez And Ben Affleck 'Plan On Having A Bigger Party'

It looks like there will be a part two when it comes to Ben and Jen's big day. Following their Las Vegas wedding over the weekend, a source told People that the couple "plan on having a bigger party so they can celebrate with family and friends."

The source continued, "They don't have a honeymoon planned yet. Jennifer says that every day with Ben is a honeymoon."

The source highlighted how happy Lopez is with the relationship. "Ever since they started dating again, Jennifer has truly believed that this is it. She is looking forward to growing old with Ben. She is very happy and content with Ben. She couldn't ask for anything else. She thinks it's all perfect," the source said.

In her On the JLo newsletter announcing the news, Lopez wrote, "When love is real, the only thing that matters in marriage is one another and the promise we make to love, care, understand, be patient, loving and good to one another. We had that. And so much more. Best night of our lives."

Prince Harry Recalls The Moment He Knew Meghan Markle Was His 'Soulmate'

During a United Nations speech in New York City on Monday (July 18th), Prince Harry shared his love for Africa in honor of Nelson Mandela Day. He commented on how the continent connected him to his mother, Princess Diana, and his wife, Meghan Markle.

"For most of my life, it has been my lifeline, a place where I found peace and healing time and time again. It's where I felt closest to my mother and sought solace after she died, and where I knew I had found a soulmate in my wife," Prince Harry said.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have traveled to Africa together on multiple occasions. Following their engagement, Harry said, "I managed to persuade her to come and join me in Botswana. We camped out with each other under the stars. She came and joined me for five days out there, which was absolutely fantastic."

He continued, "So then we were really by ourselves, which was crucial to me to make sure that we had a chance to know each other." Prince Harry also chose a Botswana diamond for the centerpiece in Markle's engagement ring.

Kylie Jenner Is Called A 'Climate Criminal' Following 17-Minute Flight

Kylie Jenner is in hot water regarding the use of her private jet. The Kardashians star has even been called a "climate criminal," following the 17-minute flight she took from Camarillo, California, to Van Nuys, California, last week.

On Friday (July 15th), Jenner posted a black-and-white photo of herself and Travis Scott between two planes. "you wanna take mine or yours ?" she captioned the post. People did not hold back when it came to how she's affecting the environment.

Social media users slammed the reality star across platforms, calling her a "full-time climate criminal."

One Twitter user wrote, "Can't wait to see Kylie Jenner post environmental awareness pics on her stories as if she isn't single-handedly doing more damage to the environment than most of us with her 3 min flights."

Another commented on her post, "Whose plane should we use to pollute the earth today?"

Another user wrote, "Why do I have to limit my meat consumption and use paper straws while the 1% gets to pump tons of carbon into the atmosphere for a day trip to Palm Springs?"

Woman Spotted In Italy With Johnny Depp Is Reportedly His French Teacher

There was a lot of speculation about Johnny Depp's love life when he was spotted in Italy with a red-haired woman over the weekend. However, TMZ reported on Monday (July 18th) that their relationship is not romantic.

Sources told the outlet that the mystery woman is working on Depp's upcoming movie Jeanne du Barry as a French teacher. She is reportedly traveling with him for lessons on the go.

The film will be Depp's first in three years, and he is set to star as Louis XV. The movie's storyline centers around Jeanne Bécu, Louis XV's mistress at the time of his death.

Tristan Thompson, Emily Ratajkowski, Chrissy Teigen + More!

TRISTAN THOMPSON SEEN HOLDING HANDS WITH MYSTERY WOMAN IN GREECE: As Khloe Kardashian awaits the birth of their new baby boy via a surrogate in Los Angeles, Tristan Thompson is out traveling the world and enjoying his life. Page Six reports that the basketball star was spotted holding hands with a mystery woman in Mykonos after a night of clubbing recently. This comes after he was seen partying in Europe and the UK last week with Justin Combs and Kanye "Ye" West's ex, Chaney Jones.

EMILY RATAJKOWSKI AND SEBASTIAN BEAR MCCLARD BREAK UP: After four years of marriage, Gone Girl actress Emily Ratajkowski and Uncut Gems actor Sebastian Bear McClard are going their separate ways. People reports that the couple got married in 2018, after just a few weeks of dating. They have a one-year-old son together. A source told the publication, "They split recently. It was Em's decision. She is doing okay. She is strong and focused on her son. She loves being a mom." The source added that Ratajkowski plans on filing for divorce.

CHRISSY TEIGEN CELEBRATES A YEAR OF SOBRIETY: Chrissy Teigen posted to Instagram on Monday (July 18th) to celebrate the one-year mark of her sobriety. "not a drop of alcohol in 365 days! I miss feeling loopy and carefree sometimes, but to be honest toward the end, it didn't give that fun feeling anymore anyhow. I drank to end crazy anxiety that later mostly went away when I - get this - quit drinking! sigh. anyhow I feel really good," she wrote.

JASON OPPENHEIM ORCHESTRATES EARLY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FOR EX CHRISHELL STAUSE: Chrishell Stause took to Instagram on Sunday (July 17th) to share that her ex, Jason Oppenheim, put together an early surprise party for her birthday. Stause shared photos and video of the event and wrote, "I have the BEST friends … So my actual bday is Thursday July 21st, & thought I was just going to dinner with @emmahernan … Bday elves Emma & @jasonoppenheim coordinated the absolute BEST early bday surprise!"

Peter Dinklage, Quinta Brunson, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert + More!

PETER DINKLAGE JOINS THE CAST OF ‘THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES:' Deadline reports that Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage is the next to join the cast of the Hunger Games prequel The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Dinklage is set to star alongside Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler, and more.

‘ABBOTT ELEMENTARY' CREATOR QUINTA BRUNSON SUED FOR COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT: According to Entertainment Tonight, Quinta Brunson and ABC are being sued by performer Christine Davis for copyright infringement. The lawsuit states that Abbott Elementary is a "knockoff" of Davis' show titled This School Year, which has the "look and feel of the inner-city school, the mockumentary style, unique plot synopsis, set design, and unique characters." The lawsuit also states, "Without Davis' permission, license, authority, or consent, Brunson & ABC knowingly and illegal used Davis' works to create the Abbott Elementary television show." This comes just days after Abbott Elementary was nominated for seven Emmy awards.

‘LATE SHOW' STAFF WON'T BE PROSECUTED FOLLOWING U.S. CAPITOL ARRESTS: According to The Hollywood Reporter, the nine Late Show with Stephen Colbert staffers who were arrested at the U.S. Capitol in June won't be prosecuted. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia released a statement on Monday (July 18th) that reads: "After a comprehensive review of all of the evidence and the relevant legal authority, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia has determined that it cannot move forward with misdemeanor charges of unlawful entry against the nine individuals who were arrested on June 16, 2022 at the Longworth Office Building."

WATCH THE TRAILER FOR FINAL SEASON OF ‘KEVIN CAN F—K HIMSELF:' TVLine reports that the trailer for the second and final season of Kevin Can F—k Himself dropped on Monday (July 18th). The new season is set to premiere on AMC on August 22nd.

Ben Affleck And Jennifer Lopez Get Married In Las Vegas

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are officially husband and wife! On Sunday (July 17th), TMZ reported that Bennifer ditched the big wedding—for now—and eloped in Las Vegas over the weekend.

Later in the day, Lopez confirmed the news through her On The JLo newsletter. "We did it. Love is beautiful. Love is kind. And it turns out love is patient. Twenty years patient," she wrote.

The pair might not have made it to the altar 20 years ago, but the second time's the charm! Lopez continued, "Last night we flew to Vegas, stood in line for a license with four other couples, all making the same journey to the wedding capital of the world. Behind us two men held hands and held each other. In front of us, a young couple who made the three hour drive from Victorville on their daughter's second birthday—all of us wanting the same thing— for the world to recognize us as partners and to declare our love to the world through the ancient and nearly universal symbol of marriage."

The Hustlers actress signed off on her newsletter: "With love, Mrs. Jennifer Lynn Affleck."

Bryan Cranston Hit In The Shoulder During All-Star Celebrity Softball Game

Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston was hit in the right shoulder during the MLB All-Star Celebrity Softball Game on Saturday night (July 16th) at Dodgers Stadium.

While doing some batting practice before the game, In the Heights actor Anthony Ramos struck Cranston on a line-drive hit. Cranston doubled over for a couple of minutes and then retreated to his trailer.

"It's definitely going to bruise. I might be more of a cheerleader in this game," Cranston said after recovering.

The injury almost took him out of the game, but Cranston ended up feeling well enough to get in there. He played for the Los Angeles team, who lost to Brooklyn 15-13.