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“Saturday Night Live” star Bill Hader has once again offered behind-the-scenes insight into Hollywood’s less glamorous moments. On the latest episode of the WTF with Marc Maron podcast, Hader, 47, recounted a bizarre and humiliating day more than a decade ago, spent chauffeuring seasoned actor Martin Kove, 78, to a film set. The anecdote sheds light on the sometimes capricious behavior experienced by Hollywood newcomers, and offers context for the recent fan-convention incident in which Kove was accused of biting his co-star Alicia Hannah-Kim.

In a poignant and unprecedented social media farewell, 30-year-old content creator Tanner Martin announced his own impending death in a video message posted to Instagram on June 25. Martin, who shared his five-year colon cancer journey with millions of followers alongside his wife Shay, chose to record a final message to prepare loved ones and fans for the end of his life. The announcement, and Martin’s extraordinarily candid approach to his mortality, has sparked an outpouring of grief and admiration online—and highlighted a growing trend of young adults using social media to document serious illness and end-of-life preparations.

In late 2024, actress Blake Lively filed suit against her It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment, retaliation, breach of contract, invasion of privacy, emotional distress and lost wages. Lively’s complaint, lodged with the California Civil Rights Department in December, alleged that during production of the domestic-violence drama she was subjected to unwanted advances and a toxic working environment.

Guitarist, songwriter and founding member of Bad Company Mick Ralphs has died at the age of 81, the band confirmed this morning. Ralphs—whose riffs and compositions powered some of the most enduring anthems of 1970s hard rock—passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. He leaves behind his partner Susie Chavasse, two children, three step-children, and the countless fans and fellow musicians whose lives his music shaped.

South Korea's military service rules have impacted male celebrities' careers. On June 21, BTS's Suga completed his service, marking the end of the group's military duties. All seven members are now discharged: Jin and J-Hope in 2024, RM, V, Jimin, and Jungkook earlier this month, and Suga recently. Fans eagerly await the full reunion of the popular group.

Australia’s Paris Olympics success was measured by unprecedented medal hauls, but for many, the defining memory remains Rachael “Raygun” Gunn’s controversial breaking performance. A 30-something academic turned B-girl, Raygun donned a green-and-gold tracksuit and delivered a routine that mimicked kangaroos, sprinklers and sidesteps—only to crash out in the opening round. Twelve months later, her moves have spawned memes, legal threats, and a national conversation about identity, authenticity, and the power of the internet.

Tammy Hembrow, a fitness influencer, has announced her divorce from Matt Zukowski, known from Love Island, after less than eight months of marriage. In a heartfelt TikTok video, Hembrow tearfully shared, "I wanted to finally tell you guys that I am getting a divorce.

Despite its timeless examination of politics, power and civic identity, Coriolanus is performed far less frequently than Shakespeare’s better-known tragedies. The brutal tale of a Roman general whose inflexibility leads to personal and political ruin may feel as current today as ever, but producers and directors continue to approach it warily.