Rocker Billy Idol was a mainstream chart-topper through the 1980’s and 1990’s – he has always toured and made movie cameo’s, famously in “The Wedding Singer” – is now promoting new music and a tour… AP
ICYMI: “Star Wars Celebration 2025” in Tokyo, Japan and a spoiler-free commentary from next month’s “The Mandalorian and Grogu”, only in theatres!:
Athlete/entrepreneur Serena Williams is and loves being in “Mom-mode” 🙂 She once stood outside of a doorway where singer-songwriter Taylor Swift was watching an NFL game to secure an autograph for her daughter #awww (it didn’t happen then though maybe Ms. Swift has since connected with the Serena Williams and husband Alexis Ohanian family!)… Huff Post
The expression “the walls have ears” can be applied to us all…when we were kids! Sometimes words uttered by grown ups have lasting effects and a helpful way the late comedian/actor Robin Williams affected fellow actor Matthew Lawrence still resonates years after their time together on the “Mrs. Doubtfire” movie set… Entertainment Weekly
What do you think about a remake for “The Bodyguard”? Here’s what’s known so far… US Magazine
ICYMI: Singer-songwriter Katy Perry, journalist Gayle King, entrepreneur Lauren Sanchez and their all-female flight crew – including aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe, film producer Kerianne Flynn, and social media activist/creator Amanda Nguyen – returned safely to Earth after over 10 minutes in space!… Entertainment Weekly
The 1980’s teen dramalama-rom-com “The Breakfast Club” celebrated its 40th anniversary through the weekend, complete with a reunion panel of its five leads. They had lots to share and laugh about… CNN
Excellent health vibes to you: actor Eric Dane (“Grey’s Anatomy”) shared his ALS diagnosis and will also continue return to set for the filming of the new season of “Euphoria” for HBO… People
If you’re a fan of behind-the-scenes in Hollywood AND you root for those impossible meet-cute romances IRL, you may enjoy Tess Sanchez’s book of essays, “We’ve Decided to Go in a Different Direction”… Glamour
Another viral sensation makes it way to a streaming service, “Pop The Balloon Live” – where singles have a chance to find the next date and their mood is determined with the balloon being popped or not…it’s brutal, if you’re the one getting nixed!… USA Today
The Real Hype: TikTok breakout “Group Chat” series from Sydney Robinson @thatgirlsydjo has made celebrities and brand clamoring for more juicy art-imitating-life scenarios and she’s just getting started 🙂 The Today Show
The “chicken jockey” scene in “A Minecraft Movie” is wreaking havoc – mostly fun moments though a few are over-the-top! – at movie house screenings… Yahoo!
Generally, the perks in entertainment can be substantial though it is A Job and Workplace! For actor Ashley Greene, she shared how the “Twilight” franchise was great for her career and her personal experience is a good reminder that steady work and a great contract matters… US Magazine
(below: “Chief of War“, starring Jason Momoa, will debut on August 1, 2025 via Apple TV+, the first official looks of “Chief of War” below:)
Actor-producer-director Mariska Hargitay (“Law & Order: SVU”) documented her search for who her Mom was in “My Mom Jayne”, debuting in June. Her mother, the late actor Jayne Mansfield, died at age 34 and she was 3 years old… E!
Opinions and attitudes changes through experience, sometimes for the better. Singer-songwriter and host of her own daytime show Kelly Clarkson remembers after her win of the inaugural “American Idol” talent competition show how some people in entertainment were not supportive or mean to her… Billboard
Do you need a Real ID update on your Hawaii State ID or Hawaii State Driver’s License? The deadline is MAY 8, 2025. Find out why and how HERE
An example of a given name being a tribute everyday: actor Sterling K. Brown told “The Kelly Clarkson Show” host why his full name – Sterling K. Brown – is significant to him #choppingonions… People
#legend Singer-songwriter-musician Bruce Springsteen is releasing his “Lost albums”, totaling some 80 songs that have not been publicly available till now… CNN
Actor Adam Devine (“Pitch Perfect”; “Modern Family”) is sharing his health and therapies – even briefly being diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome – as the reason he was unable to walk even short distances or having trouble breathing… Yahoo!
SCAM NOTICE – There are newer phishing scams that are coming to your smart device, email, texting, and social media accounts that appear to be sent from authentic or official addresses. When in doubt, delete! You can also refer to the FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION‘s official pages for better practices when receiving messages and phone calls from numbers NOT in your contact list… Consumer Advice, Federal Trade Commission
