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NEED TO KNOW Beach Boy Brian Wilson’s final years included the death of his wife Melinda and a conservatorshipWilson, a father of seven, was dealing with a “major neurocognitive disorder (such as dementia)”His death was announced on Wednesday, June 11 He lived a thousand lives in the span of his eight decades — but Beach Boy Brian Wilson’s final years were full of music and family as he dealt with a debilitating illness. Wilson — whose death at age 82 was announced on Wednesday, June 11 — rose to fame as the co-founder and chief songwriter of the Beach Boys,…
NEED TO KNOW Zach Shallcross and Kaity Biggar got married in Texas on Friday, May 23, per TMZThe couple met and got engaged on season 27 of The Bachelor in 2023Shallcross gave Biggar his final rose — and popped the question — during the finale, and the pair moved in together shortly after Bachelor Nation is celebrating yet another happily ever after! Zach Shallcross and Kaity Biggar — who met and got engaged on season 27 of the reality TV show in 2023 — got married in Texas on Friday, May 23, according to court documents obtained by TMZ. During…
Universal still hasn’t announced who’s playing Dorothy in Wicked: For Good, raising concerns that the studio could be making a mistake that’s backfired on other studios, like Disney. The musical is a prequel to The Wizard of Oz, which tells the story of Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), who eventually becomes the Wicked Witch of the West. It explores her backstory and reveals the many complexities that make her a misunderstood character. The first part of Wicked does include some references to the original film but is more focused on establishing Glinda and Elphaba’s relationship and the conflict with the wizard. The…
Beach Boys leader and musical innovator Brian Wilson has died at the age of 82, leaving the music world that he helped shape through his genius in mourning. The news of his death arrived Wednesday (June 11) via an announcement from his children following a difficult battle with dementia — for which he was placed under a legal conservatorship in 2024 — and years of mental health and substance abuse issues before that. But nothing can overshadow Wilson’s true legacy of masterful songwriting and immaculate production, both of which changed rock and pop music forever. That’s why so many stars…
Frontman of The Beach Boys and legendary pop composer Brian Wilson has died at age 82. Brian Wilson of the rock and roll band “The Beach Boys” poses for a portrait with his dog in circa 1965 in Los Angeles. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Frontman of The Beach Boys and legendary pop composer Brian Wilson has died at age 82 In a statement posted to the singer’s social media accounts on Wednesday (June 11), Wilson’s family confirmed the news alongside a photo of the performer. “We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away. We…
NEED TO KNOW Pitbull had the most wholesome reaction to seeing fans dress up as him at his concerts after performing to a sea of bald caps in the UK”Every time I’m at a show, I let them know that when you put on a bald cap, I hope you’re ready to have the time of your lives – it feels deeper than just music,” he told the BBCThe singer has shared videos and photos on social media of fans dressed as him in sunglasses, goatees and bald caps Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery — just ask Pitbull.…
Disney and Universal are suing over people using artificial intelligence to recreate their characters. In recent years, the rapid emergence of AI has become intrinsically linked with Hollywood, sparking heated debates over its impact on human creativity, intellectual property, and the future of the entertainment industry. Disney and Universal are two of Hollywood’s biggest studios, with the former owning franchises like Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar, and in turn, characters like Darth Vader, Yoda, and Wall-E. Universal owns Minions, Shrek, and How to Train Your Dragon. Per The Hollywood Reporter, Disney and Universal have filed a lawsuit against Midjourney over…
NEED TO KNOW Jason Isaacs congratulated Johnny Flynn on his new role as Lucius Malfoy in the upcoming Harry Potter television seriesIsaacs played Lucius, the slightly menacing father of Draco Malfoy, in the original filmsFlynn is one of the latest to join the cast, alongside Lox Pratt as Draco Jason Isaacs is passing Lucius Malfoy’s torch! The actor, 62, congratulated actor-musician Johnny Flynn after he secured the role of Lucius Malfoy in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter reboot series. Isaacs first portrayed Lucius — the slightly menacing father of Draco Malfoy — in the 2002 film Harry Potter and the Chamber of…
NEED TO KNOW Scott Wolf shared a statement with PEOPLE hours after his wife, Kelley Wolf, announced the pair were splitting up in an Instagram post on Tuesday, June 10The actor called it “the most difficult decision of my life” and revealed he filed for divorceScott and Kelley met in 2002 and tied the knot in 2004 before going on to welcome three children together Scott Wolf is addressing his divorce. On Tuesday, June 10, Kelley Wolf announced that she and the actor, 57, are parting ways weeks after their 21st wedding anniversary. Hours later, he spoke out about the…
Even five months into his time as a co-anchor on Today, Craig Melvin is watching his back. The 46-year-old journalist took over Hoda Kotb’s news desk seat in January after Kotb made the decision to leave the Today show in favor of getting in more time with her daughters Haley, 8, and Hope, 6. “I saw Hoda yesterday and she was up on the fifth floor and she was getting ready to tape one of her podcasts and she came through the door,” Melvin shared on Today on June 11. “And I was like, ‘Uh-oh.’” Jenna Bush Hager, Al Roker,…