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Jason Sudeikis, the Emmy-winning star known for roles such as Ted Lasso, opened up publicly for the first time since the passing of his beloved uncle, George Wendt. Wendt—iconically remembered as Norm Peterson on the hit sitcom Cheers—died on May 20 at age 76. In a heartfelt appearance at Kansas City’s Big Slick Celebrity Weekend fundraiser, Sudeikis spoke candidly about Wendt’s joyful spirit, mentorship, and the lessons his late uncle imparted. As both Hollywood and the world of television mourn the loss of George Wendt, Sudeikis’s words offer a deeply personal glimpse into the man behind Norm Peterson’s familiar barstool.

This week, the high-profile federal trial of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs continued in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Combs, 55, faces five serious charges—including sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transportation of individuals for prostitution—stemming from alleged abuses spanning more than a decade. After opening statements on May 12, prosecutors have called 16 witnesses to substantiate their claim that Combs orchestrated a criminal enterprise in which he abused, coerced and trafficked women under the guise of his lavish lifestyle .

Singer-songwriter Billy Joel has abruptly cancelled his highly anticipated “Piano Man” tour dates across North America and the United Kingdom after revealing a medical diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a condition characterized by excess cerebrospinal fluid build-up in the brain. The 76-year-old musician, renowned for such enduring hits as “Uptown Girl,” “Just the Way You Are” and “New York State of Mind,” conveyed the news to fans via Instagram, expressing regret at disappointing concertgoers while assuring them of his commitment to a full recovery.

Renowned Australian actor and television icon Gerard Kennedy has passed away at the age of 93, leaving behind a remarkable legacy that spans over five decades of television and film. Best known for his celebrated role as Detective Frank Banner in the police drama Division 4, Kennedy's career was marked by intensity, charisma, and a quiet humility that endeared him to generations of fans and colleagues alike.

Alicia Silverstone is officially stepping back into her iconic role as Cher Horowitz in a brand-new TV sequel to the beloved 1995 teen comedy Clueless.

There are films you expect an Academy Award-winning, EGOT-honoured actor like Viola Davis to headline — G20 isn’t one of them. The political action thriller, now streaming on Prime Video, positions Davis as the President of the United States in a chaotic, near-parodic plot driven by surface-level feminist themes and overt pro-US sentiment.

Acclaimed American actor Val Kilmer, known for his unforgettable roles in Top Gun, Tombstone, Batman Forever, and The Doors, has died at the age of 65. His death, attributed to pneumonia, was confirmed by his daughter Mercedes Kilmer, according to The New York Times.

Two of Hollywood's most recognizable surnames are back in the news, not because of their legendary parents, but because their daughters are beginning to carve their own paths — cautiously, creatively, and very much in the public eye.