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Industry News: Beavis and Butt-Head, Tim Allen, Wonder Woman + More!

BEAVIS AND BUTT-HEAD MOVE TO STREAM ON JUNE 23RD: Beavis and Butt-Head will return on Thursday, June 23rd. The duo will make their first on-screen appearance in over a decade for the Paramount+ film, Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe. According to the trailer, released on Thursday (June 2nd), the film promises to be the "dumbest science fiction movie ever made."

TIM ALLEN AND RICHARD KARN REUNITE FOR 'MORE POWER': Home Improvement stars Tim Allen and Richard Karn are teaming up with YouTube star April Wilkerson in the new nonfiction series More Power, premiering Wednesday, June 29th on The History Channel. According to the network, the trio will tackle the supercharged history of tools from Allen's home shop, while showcasing their evolution of power from handheld and basic to the industrial and mighty -- testing the limits in a way that only Allen can.

'ARACHNOPHOBIA' REMAKE IN THE WORKS: An Arachnophobia remake is in the works for Amblin Partners. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Christopher Landon, the writer-director behind Happy Death Day has been tapped to write and direct the feature. The 1990 horror comedy centered on a small town terrorized by a colony of deadly South American spiders accidentally brought into the U.S. by a doctor played by Jeff Daniels. John Goodman co-starred as the know-it-all exterminator.

FOX WORKING ON 'FELONIOUS MONK' SERIES: Fox is working on a series based on the William Kotzwinkle novel, Felonious Monk. The broadcast network has given a script commitment to Michael Brandon Guercio for the drama about a disgraced cop-turned-monk.

LYNDA CARTER SAYS WONDER WOMAN IS A BISEXUAL ICON: If you think Wonder Woman isn't a queer icon, Lynda Carter has news for you. When a Twitter user wrote, "Wonder Woman IS NOT A SUPER HERO FOR GAYS!" Wednesday (June 1st), the former Wonder Woman actress responded with, "You're right. She's a superhero for bisexuals," and linked to a 2016 interview with Wonder Woman comics writer Greg Rucka in which he discusses the superhero's same-sex relationships." Carter continued in a thread, "I didn't write Wonder Woman, but if you want to argue that she is somehow not a queer or trans icon, then you're not paying attention. Every time someone comes up to me and says that WW helped them while they were closeted, it reminds me how special the role is."

Jada Pinkett-Smith Wants Will Smith And Chris Rock To 'Reconcile'

During yesterday's episode (June 1st) of Red Table Talk, Jada Pinkett-Smith addressed her husband Will Smith infamously slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards back in March. Pinkett-Smith opened the episode, saying, "About Oscar night. My deepest hope is that these two intelligent, capable men have an opportunity to heal, talk this out, and reconcile. With the state of the world today, we need 'em both, and we all actually need one another more than ever."

She continued, "Until then, Will and I are continuing to do what we have done for the last 28 years, and that's keep figuring out this thing called life together. Thank you for listening." Jada then proceeded with the episode, which was dedicated to people living with alopecia, a hair-loss disorder that she has openly struggled with.

She said, "This is a really important ‘Red Table Talk' on alopecia. Considering what I've been through with my own health and what happened at the Oscars, thousands have reached out to me with their stories," she said. "I'm using this moment to give our alopecia family an opportunity to talk about what it's like to have this condition and to inform people about what alopecia actually is."

Of course, people had a lot to say. One person tweeted, "I just want Jada Pinkett Smith to stfuuuuu forever lmaoooo I don't wanna hear shit else from her." Another person wrote, "Jada Pinkett-Smith hate train is so corny fr. People just want to hate her and y'all do this to a lot of women on the internet 🤷🏽‍♀️."

Another Twitter user wrote, "Dear Jada Pinkett Smith, No. The world actually doesn't "need" this. We need food, water, clothing, shelter and healthcare. We can live without three arrogant, entitled actors who have little hissy fits on stage and act like toddlers! -Everyone 🙄😒👎 #idiotseverywhere."

Johnny Depp Wins Defamation Case Against Amber Heard

Jonny Depp has won his defamation case against Amber Heard.

Depp sued Heard, his ex-wife, for defamation over a 2018 op-ed she wrote for The Washington Post in which she described herself as a "public figure representing domestic abuse."

After deliberating for 13 hours, the jury found that Heard defamed Depp in three separate statements in The Washington Post piece, and that Depp defamed Heard with one statement his attorney made.

Depp was awarded $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages. Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge Penney Azcarate reduced the punitive damages to $350,000, which is the state's statutory cap or legal limit, making his total damages $10.4 million.

As for Heard's countersuit, the jury awarded the actress $2 million in compensatory damages.

Entertainment Weekly reports that the Aquaman actress is planning to appeal the verdict.

Heard released a statement Wednesday (June 1st) afternoon calling the jury's decision a "setback" for other women and added, "The disappointment I feel today is beyond words. I'm heartbroken that the mountain of evidence still was not enough to stand up to the disproportionate power, influence, and sway of my ex-husband."

Depp, on the other hand, took to Instagram to thank the jury for giving him his life back and wrote, "From the very beginning, the goal of bringing this case was to reveal the truth, regardless of the outcome. Speaking the truth was something that I owed to my children and to all those who have remained steadfast in their support of me. I feel at peace knowing I have finally accomplished that."

Elliot page Says His 'Juno' Role Almost Killed Him

Elliot Page recently revealed to Esquire that his role in Juno almost killed him.

He wrote in the magazine that as the film was blowing up in his early twenties, "I struggled with food. Intense depression, anxiety, severe panic attacks. I couldn't function. There were days when I'd only have one meeting, and I'd leave my house to go to the meeting and have to turn around. Not being able to get through a script—could not. Reading is one of my favorite things to do—I couldn't read, couldn't get through a paragraph."

To add insult to injury he was forced to wear dresses for press days and photo shoots for the film.

The Umbrella Academy actor added, "I wish I could go back and experience it now. As me."

The Oscar-nominated actor publicly disclosed that he is transgender in 2020.

Gwyneth Paltrow And Kourtney Kardashian Team up For Goop x Poosh Collab

Gwyneth Paltrow and Kourtney Kardashian are teaming up for a Goop x Poosh collaboration.

Harper's Bazaar reports that the two lifestyle gurus are joining forces to drop the "This Smells Like My Pooshy" candle, inspired by Goop's viral "This Smells Like my Vagina" candle. Consumers will have to shell out $75 for a full size or $20 for a votive featuring notes of black gardenia, geranium, green pepper, Timur berry, honeysuckle, ylang-ylang, and oak moss.

The launch coincided with Paltrow's appearance on The Kardashians.

Celebrity Gossip: Mama June, Zendaya, Bennifer + More!

MAMA JUNE LOSES CUSTODY OF HONEY BOO BOO: The US Sun reported Wednesday (June 1st) that Mama June Shannon officially lost custody of her daughter, Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson in April. According to the court documents obtained by the outlet, a judge in Georgia granted 22-year-old Lauryn "Pumpkin" Shannon sole custody over her 16-year-old sister.

ZENDAYA CELEBRATES TOM HOLLAND'S BIRTHDAY BY GOING INSTAGRAM OFFICIAL: Zendaya posted her first Instagram pic with Tom Holland on Wednesday (June 1st), in honor of the Spider-man actor's 26th birthday. The Euphoria star wrote, "Happiest of birthdays to the one who makes me the happiest <3". The pair have sparked dating rumors for years following their starring roles in 2017's Spider-Man: Homecoming.

SPEIDI EXPECTING SECOND CHILD: Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt are expecting their second child together. The Hills: New Beginning alumni welcomed their son Gunnar Stone nearly five years ago and now Montag tells US Weekly, "I couldn't be more excited. I don't know who I'm the most excited for – myself or Gunner or Spencer." She continued, "I just felt like something was missing. I felt like a person was missing in our family that I had this intense love for. And I kept praying about it. I'm like, if I'm not meant to have another kid—because I had accepted that at this point—I just wanted to not have that desire so strongly and I just wasn't sure if it was going to happen or not. I just get so emotional about it."

J.LO PAYS TRIBUTE TO BEN AFFLECK WITH LATEST MANICURE: Jennifer Lopez's latest manicure pays tribute to her fiancée, Ben Affleck. The actress's longtime nail artist, Tom Bachik, posted a photo of the star's hand to Instagram Tuesday (May 31st). Not only does the snap show off her green engagement ring, but also the couple's initials, J and B on her ring finger. Bachik captioned the snap, "If you know…then you know. Jen and Ben forever #couplesgoals for the boss @jlo"

Industry News: Bethenny Frankel, James Earl Jones, Arden Cho + More!

SEASON 2 OF SEX AND THE CITY REBOOT TO FETURE MORE OF CHE: And Just Like That…fans should prepare for more of Che Diaz (Sara Ramirez) in Season 2. Showrunner Michael Patrick King told Variety in a June 1st interview, "One of my burning passions about season two is Che. I want to show the dimension of Che that people didn't see, for whatever reason—because they were blinded, out of fear or terror. I want to show more of Che rather than less of Che. Like, really."

ARDEN CHO CONFIRMS SHE TURNED DOWN 'TEEN WOLF' FILM BECAUSE SHE WAS UNDERPAID: Arden Cho has confirmed a report that she chose not to return for Teen Wolf: The Movie after learning that she was being offered considerably less money than her white co-stars. When asked if the Deadline report that she was offered "half the per-episode salary proposed to her three counterparts" was true, the Korean-American actress told The Cut, "I think I was actually offered even less."

BETHENNY FRANKEL TO RECIEVE REALITY ROYALTY AWARD: Bethenny Frankel will be crowned with the "Reality Royalty Award" at this year's MTV Movie & TV Awards: UNSCRIPTED ceremony on June 5th. The Real Housewives of New York City alum follows the cast of Jersey Shore Family Vacation to become the second recipient of the award.

JAMES EARL JONES CONTINUES TO VOICE DART VADER: James Earl Jones has been confirmed as the voice of Darth Vader in Obi-Wan Kenobi. The original Star Wars actor reprises his role in the third episode of the Disney+ series, which dropped Wednesday (June 1st).

Kevin Spacey Will Return To The U.K. To Face Sexual Assault Charges

After being charged with four counts of sexual assault against three different men in the U.K. last week, Kevin Spacey says he will "voluntarily appear" in the country to face these charges.

"I very much appreciate the Crown Prosecution Service's statement in which they carefully reminded the media and the public that I am entitled to a fair trial, and innocent until proven otherwise," the House of Cards actor said in a statement to Good Morning America Tuesday (May 31st).

Spacey continued, "While I am disappointed with their decision to move forward, I will voluntarily appear in the U.K. as soon as can be arranged and defend myself against these charges, which I am confident will prove my innocence."

Whoopi Goldberg Calls For A Ban On The AR-15 Rifle

Following the tragic mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, last week, Whoopi Goldberg spoke out about the sale of assault rifles on Tuesday's (May 31st) episode of The View. In particular, she called for a ban on the AR-15.

"I don't care, NRA — you've got to give that gun up. You can have your other ‘yee-haw' guns, whatever you want," she said.

Getting a little heated, Goldberg continued, "The AR-15 is not a hunting gun. It is not a gun where you're going to go out and shoot your dinner. This gun is meant to kill people, that's what it's for, and you can't have it anymore."

Later in the broadcast, Goldberg brought the leaked Roe v. Wade opinion into the discussion as well. "I don't want all your guns the way you don't want to take away all my rights to abortion. I don't want all your guns. I want that AR-15. I want it. And we're going to vote it out. So it's going to not be acceptable," she added.

Kim Kardashian Proves That She Did Actually Eat 'Beyond Meat' Foods

Kim Kardashian got a lot of flack when a viral Beyond Meat ad came out last week featuring her as the brand's "Chief Taste Consultant."

"I believe so much in the mission of Beyond Meat that I've stepped in to help with my greatest asset -- my taste," she says in the commercial. However, fans criticized the reality star for not actually taking any bites out of the food she was promoting.

On Tuesday (May 31st), Kardashian posted a series of behind-the-scenes videos to her Instagram Stories, showing herself enjoying the Beyond Meat products. The outtakes show Kardashian biting into a burger, sausage, and tenders.

"Guys, come on," she wrote under one of the clips. Beyond Meat also shared the reel of outtakes, captioning the post, "What @kimkardashian said."

Simu Liu Shares That He Waxed His Entire Body For 'Barbie' Movie

A lot has been kept under wraps when it comes to Margot Robbie's Barbie movie, but one thing we know for sure is that Simu Liu waxed his whole body for the film.

"Waxing has been an education to say the least," Liu told The Independent recently.

The Pacific Rim actor added, "It was one of the most painful experiences of my life. I have such a newfound admiration for the incredibly brave women who go through this on a monthly basis."

Liu went on to comment on the mystery surrounding the movie. "The discourse online is giving me life," he said. "With every casting announcement or bit of news, they're like: ‘What is this?' And that's perfect — the less you know about it the better."

Tom Cruise Had To Be Convinced To Make 'Top Gun: Maverick'

Top Gun: Maverick broke Memorial Day box office records and was Tom Cruise's best domestic opening ever. Who would have thought that Cruise didn't want to shoot the film at first!

Joseph Kosinski, the director of the film, said he had 30 minutes to convince Cruise to do the sequel—and that Cruise "really didn't want to."

"So I read the script, I had some ideas, and Jerry Bruckheimer liked those ideas. He said, ‘You know what, you gotta go pitch this to Tom directly.' We flew to Paris, where Tom was shooting ‘Mission: Impossible,' we got about a half-hour of his time between setups," Kosinski told Polygon recently.

He continued, "It's one of those moments as a director, you have one on every film, where you're on the spot to make a case for why this movie should be made. I had 30 minutes to do it."

His pitch worked, as Cruise then picked up his phone and called the head of Paramount Pictures right in front of Kosinkski. "We're making another ‘Top Gun,'" Cruise said.

Jamie Lee Curtis, Matthew Morrison, Ruby Barker + More!

JAMIE LEE CURTIS OFFICIATES HER DAUGHTER'S COSPLAY WEDDING: Today reports that on Sunday (May 29th), Halloween star Jamie Lee Curtis officiated her daughter Ruby's cosplay wedding to her partner Kynthia. The couple had an outdoor ceremony in Curtis' backyard. Curtis posted a photo of herself with the newlyweds, captioning the post, "WIFE IS SWEET! Ruby and Kynthia 5/29/2022."

MATTHEW MORRISON FIRED FROM ‘SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE' FOR SENDING A CONTESTANT ‘FLIRTY' MESSAGES: People reports that more details have emerged about Matthew Morrison's exit from So You Think You Can Dance. A source close to the show told the publication that Morrison "had an inappropriate relationship with a female contestant." The source continued, "They didn't have sex, but he reached out to her through flirty direct messages on social media. She felt uncomfortable with his line of comments and went to producers, who then got Fox involved. He was fired after they did their own investigation."

RUBY BARKER SAYS SHE'S ‘HAPPY TO BE ALIVE' FOLLOWING HOSPITALIZATION: According to Page Six, Bridgerton star Ruby Barker has been discharged from the hospital after suffering from mental health issues. Last week, the actress posted a video to Instagram for Mental Health Awareness Month, telling fans that she wanted to be "transparent" about not doing well and that she had been hospitalized. In a video posted Monday (May 30th), Barker thanked fans for the support, announcing that she had been discharged and was doing better. "You've made me feel so happy to be alive," she said.

MAMA JUNE SHANNON SECRETLY MARRIED JUSTIN STROUD: Us Weekly reports that Here Comes Honey Boo Boo star Mama June Shannon married her boyfriend, Justin Stroud, in secret after less than a year of dating. The pair reportedly tied the knot two months ago.

Stranger Things, Moses Ingram, Pinocchio + More!

‘STRANGER THINGS' SEASON FOUR BREAKS NETFLIX VIEWERSHIP RECORDS: Deadline reports that Volume One of the fourth season of Stranger Things brought audiences back to Netflix. The streaming platform had its biggest premiere weekend ever with 286.79 million hours viewed, beating out the second season of Bridgerton with 193 million.

‘STAR WARS' STANDS UP FOR MOSES INGRAM: According to The Hollywood Reporter, the official social media account for Star Wars posted a statement in support of Moses Ingram, who recently shared that she's received a number of racist messages online since starring in Obi-Wan Kenobi. The message on the Star Wars account reads, "There are more than 20 million sentient species in the Star Wars galaxy, don't choose to be a racist. We are proud to welcome Moses Ingram to the Star Wars family and excited for Reva's story to unfold. If anyone intends to make her feel in any way unwelcome, we have only one thing to say: we resist."

WATCH THE TEASER TRAILER FOR LIVE-ACTION ‘PINOCCHIO:' Entertainment Weekly reports that the teaser trailer for Disney+'s live-action remake of Pinocchio was released on Tuesday (May 31st). See Tom Hanks as Geppetto and Cynthia Erivo as the Blue Fairy.

RACHEL ZEGLER TO STAR IN ‘HUNGER GAMES' PREQUEL: Today reports that West Side Story actress Rachel Zegler will star in the Hunger Games prequel The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Zegler will play the character Lucy Gray Baird.

Johnny Depp Performs Onstage Alongside Jeff Beck

Just two days after lawyers delivered closing arguments in Johnny Depp's $50 million defamation trial against his ex-wife, Amber Heard, the Pirates of the Caribbean actor made a surprise appearance at a Jeff Beck concert in England.

Depp joined Beck onstage on Sunday (May 29th) to perform their 2020 rendition of John Lennon's "Isolation." Together Depp and Beck also performed covers of Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" and Jimi Hendrix's "Little Wing."

Beck lists Depp as his "unexpected co-conspirator" on his website. The musician also writes that the pair have "been working on music together for a while now."

The jury in Depp's defamation trial will resume deliberations on Tuesday (May 31st), following the Memorial Day holiday.

Kim Kardashian And Pete Davidson Share A Kiss As Matching Blondes

Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson are now twinning, as they both recently dyed their hair platinum blonde. The SKIMS founder posted videos of the couple with their matching hairstyles to her Instagram Stories Sunday night (May 29th), showing them sharing a smooch as well.

Kardashian recently went blonde in honor of Marilyn Monroe, whose dress she wore to the 2022 Met Gala. Davidson followed suit shortly after his final episode of Saturday Night Live.

In the videos, Kardashian is using a filter that gives her little devil horns, while Davidson sticks out his tongue. Then the couple showcases a little PDA with a kiss. Some are comparing them to Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker.

Norm Macdonald Says Goodbye In Last Comedy Special

Norm Macdonald's final comedy special, Nothing Special, is now streaming on Netflix. The Saturday Night Live comedian passed away in September of 2021, after a private nine-year battle with leukemia.

Netflix writes in the opening credits for Nothing Special, "We are honored to bring you Norm Macdonald's last special, followed by reactions and commentary from a few of his special friends." David Letterman, Dave Chappelle, Molly Shannon, Conan O'Brien, Adam Sandler and David Spade all pay tribute to the late comedian.

Filmed during the pandemic, Macdonald makes jokes Zoom-style, as he faces the screen in a baseball cap, wearing headphones, and talking into a mic.

"Norm was working hard preparing material for his Netflix special — until COVID shut things down. In the summer of 2020, he was scheduled to undergo a procedure and as he put it, ‘didn't want to leave anything on the table in case things went south,'" a title card reads.

Sandler commented on Macdonald's material, saying, "It looked like he just wanted to get everything out." He added that it features a more "gentle Norm."

Issa Rae Honors Aaliyah With 'Queen Of The Damned' Tribute

On the latest episode of HBO Max's ballroom competition series Legendary, Insecure actress Issa Rae wowed the crowd with her tribute to late Aaliyah. Keeping with the "Whorror House" theme, Rae wore a costume emulating Aaliyah's character in the 2002 film The Queen of the Damned.

Aaliyah played the first vampire, Queen Akasha, in the film based on the Anne Rice novel of the same name. Tragically, the R&B singer died in a plane crash on August 25th, 2001, just months before the movie was released.

In May of 2001, Aaliyah told Entertainment Tonight, "I had a lot of fun doing Queen of the Damned. I was very excited to be part of a vampire film, because I've been a lover of vampires since I was very young. And not only was this a vampire film — it was Anne Rice."

Fans knew exactly who Rae was honoring when she came out in the replica ensemble, including the signature crown. Many took to Twitter to share appreciation for the remembrance.

Laverne Cox Celebrates Her 50th Birthday With A Poolside Runway Walk

Orange is the New Black star Laverne Cox celebrated her 50th birthday in style. Cox posted a video of herself posing in a Fendace bikini to Instagram on Sunday (May 29th) with the caption, "50...This what it look like Happy birthday to me #TransIsBeautiful #ProtectTransKids #Fendace."

Cox made a runway out a pool deck as she strutted her stuff alongside 50 Cent's "In Da Club," with a sheer coverall flowing behind her. On Monday (May 30th), she posted another video where she emerges from the pool, thanking fans for the birthday wishes.

"Thank you for all the birthday messages and well wishes. I'm truly humbled and overwhelmed by all the outpourings of love. Back at cha!!! #TransIsBeautiful #BirthdayGirl #Love #Fendace," she wrote.

Margaret Qualley, Jack Antonoff, Sofia Richie + More!

MARGARET QUALLEY AND JACK ANTONOFF ARE ENGAGED: People reports that Maid actress Margaret Qualley and singer-songwriter Jack Antonoff have gotten engaged. Many were speculating about the couple's engagement when Qualley showed up at the Cannes Film Festival to promote The Stars at Noon last week wearing a diamond ring.

SOFIA RICHIE AND ELLIOT GRAINGE SHARE A GLIMPSE OF THEIR ENGAGEMENT PARTY: Page Six reports that Sofia Richie and Elliot Grainge held their engagement party on Sunday (May 29th). Richie shared photos of the party to Instagram on Monday (May 30th), captioning the post, "Obsessed w you @elliot."

JUSTIN HARTLEY ISN'T ‘PAYING ATTENTION' TO EX-WIFE CHRISHELL STAUSE: A source told Entertainment Tonight recently that This is Us actor Justin Hartley is "happy to have moved on and put that chapter of his life behind him," when it comes to his relationship with ex-wife Chrishell Stause. Stause and Hartley began dating in 2013 and were married in 2017, before divorcing in 2019.

MICHELLE YOUNG DENIES RUMORS THAT SHE ENDED HER ENGAGEMENT WITH NAYTE OLUKOYA: E! News reports that former Bachelorette Michelle Young is fed up with the rumors. Taking to her Instagram Stories on Monday (May 30th), she shared that she and Nayte Olukoya are still engaged. "There is a video circulating of me on a rooftop this weekend and I'm not wearing my engagement ring. And what I will have to say is to the person who is paying close enough attention to catch that moment, you also had to be paying close enough attention to see one of my friends briefly remove my engagement ring to try it on and then place it back on my finger," she said. Young added, "Just a friendly reminder that Nayte and I, we are human beings—not a zoo exhibit."

Leslie Mann, Tim Robbins, Bradley Cooper + More!

NETFLIX CEO BACKS DAVE CHAPPELLE AND RICKY GERVAIS: TMZ reports that Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos is standing in support of Dave Chappelle and Ricky Gervais, despite the backlash they've received for transphobia on both comedians' Netflix comedy specials. Sarandos told The New York Times recently, "I think it's very important to the American culture generally to have free expression. We're programming for a lot of diverse people who have different opinions and different tastes and different styles ... We want something for everybody but everything's not going to be for everybody."

LESLIE MANN AND TIM ROBBINS LEAVE ‘THE POWER:' According to Deadline, Leslie Mann and Tim Robbins have both left the Amazon Studios' thriller The Power. Both roles will be recast, and their scenes will be reshot.

SEE FIRST LOOK AT BRADLEY COOPER AS LEONARD BERNSTEIN: Entertainment Tonight reports that first-look photos of Bradley Cooper on the set of the Netflix biopic Maestro were released on Monday (May 30th). Cooper is set to play older and younger versions of conductor Leonard Bernstein in the film.

ALYCIA DEBNAM-CAREY EXITS ‘FEAR OF THE WALKING DEAD:' According to The Hollywood Reporter, Alycia Debnam-Carey is leaving Fear of the Walking Dead after seven seasons. Debnam-Carey has played Alicia Clark on the series since it debuted in 2015 as a prequel to The Walking Dead.

Matthew McConaughey Visits Hometown Of Uvalde, Texas, To Honor Shooting Victims

On Friday (May 27th), Matthew McConaughey traveled to his hometown of Uvalde, Texas, to pay his respects for the 19 children and two teachers who were killed during the Robb Elementary School shooting last week. McConaughey was born in Uvalde, and his mother worked as a teacher at a school approximately a mile away from Robb Elementary.

The Dazed and Confused actor visited the Uvalde Civic Center alongside U.S. Representative Tony Gonzales. Together they met with families of the victims, and Gonzales shared photos of the visit to Twitter on Friday (May 27th). In a follow-up post, he wrote, "Thank you Matthew for helping to heal our community. Your visit brought so many smiling faces to Uvalde. See you soon my friend."

McConaughey shared a moving post about the shooting earlier in the week. "This is an epidemic we can control, and whichever side of the aisle we may stand on, we all know we can do better. We must do better. Action must be taken so that no parent has to experience what the parents in Uvalde and the others before them have endured," he wrote.

Kaley Cuoco Says It Was 'Love At First Sight' With Tom Pelphrey

Kaley Cuoco opened up about how she met her new beau, Tom Pelphrey, in an interview with USA Today published on Friday (May 27th).

"We have the same manager (Andrea Pett-Joseph), and we were set up by (her), which is so Hollywood," she said. "She's like, ‘Oh my God, I think you guys are perfect for each other.'"

Apparently their manager was right, since Cuoco now refers to the Ozark actor as "the love of my life."

The Flight Attendant actress met Pelphrey at the Ozark premiere in April. "I heard his voice, and I turned around, and it was like my life was over, or just starting. It hit me. It was love at first sight. We were immediately connected. I do feel like I've known him my whole life, but I wasn't ready for him," she said.

The pair, who went Instagram official earlier this month, are "ready to build a life together," according to Cuoco.

'Top Gun: Maverick' Soars High With $151 Million Box Office Opening

Tom Cruise has a lot to celebrate this Memorial Day. The Risky Business actor had his best domestic box office opening ever with Top Gun: Maverick. The film brought in an impressive $151 million.

CEO of IMAX Rich Gelfond said, "If you thought movies were dead, go see Top Gun: Maverick and then let me know what you think. This film heralds the return of the summer blockbuster, and is a catalyst that will accelerate demand for moviegoing like an F-18 breaking the sound barrier."

Box Office Numbers From Friday, May 27th through Monday, May 30th:

1. Top Gun: Maverick, $151 million
2. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, $21.1 million
3. The Bob's Burgers Movie, $15 million
4. Downton Abbey: A New Era, $7.5 million
5. The Bad Guys, $6.1 million
6. Everything Everywhere All at Once, $3.189 million
7. Sonic the Hedgehog 2, $3.12 million
8. The Lost City, $2.3 million
9. Men, $1.53 million
10. F3: Fun and Frustration, $1.2 million