Chris Rock said he’s turned down an offer to host the 2023 Oscars. He joked that it’d be like returning to the scene of a crime. He also said he’s refused to do a Super Bowl commercial.
“Weird: The Al Yankovic Story” is actually a parody of rock biopics. It includes scenes of Al bingeing on drugs and alcohol, having an affair with Madonna, and angrily putting out a cigarette on a guy’s palm.
Amy Schumer tried canceling her upcoming tour so she doesn’t have to leave her three-year-old son. She said when he cries and reaches for her, it makes her want to throw up. And she hates that she’ll be missing 65 nights of putting him to bed.
During some recent shows at a club in London, Ricky Gervais banned the audience from having ice in their drinks . . . because the clinking sound distracts him.
Dan Aykroyd and Chevy Chase are going to appear in an adaptation of the R.L. Stine teen book, “Zombie Town”. It’s currently shooting in Canada and is expected to hit theaters and Hulu sometime next year.
Reese Witherspoon is giving back to teens in her hometown. The 46 year old actress has committed to a multiyear investment in nonprofit Step Up to help brings its mentorship programs to three high schools in Nashville, Tennessee
A woman is suing Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS company because their body tape allegedly ripped her skin. But SKIMS says the woman actually bought a knock-off brand.
Wheel of Fortune apparently has a huge change on the horizon as well. Namely, what Vanna White will be revealing puzzles on once the new season kicks off. The puzzle board has seen a number of upgrades over the years: it’s been a while since White has had to physically spin pieces of the board to reveal a puzzle, for example. But this upgrade seems to be the fanciest yet.
D.J. is leaving and will not return for Season 5 of “The Conners”. . . which premieres on ABC on September 21st. Michael Fishman issued a statement saying what an honor it’s been to play D.J. on “Roseanne” and “The Conners”. He has a number of projects going on.
Colin Kaepernick and his partner announced the arrival of their new child together . . that’s all we know!
For years the bandleader of the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson , Doc Severinsen played his final concert over the weekend in FL. He’s going to retire now . . . at age 95
Megan Markle is talking about a possible return to Instagram after taking a social media break
Bebe Rexha is 33
Andy Roddick is 40.
Cameron Diaz is 50.
Ben Jones is 81. Cooter on “The Dukes of Hazzard”. He went on to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1989 to 1993.
Warren Buffett is 92.
