“Shark Week” is about to rear its toothy head. Discovery Channel has released the official schedule for 20 hours of shark-tastic programming from July 28 to Aug. 4. For the first time ever, Discovery Channel is rolling out a scripted, feature-length film just for “Shark Week”: “Capsized: Blood In The Water” — starring Josh Duhamel – which tells the true story of a 1982 shark encounter.
The life and career of Patrick Swayze will be highlighted in a forthcoming documentary on the late star. “I Am Patrick Swayze” will explore his childhood in Texas, his rise to stardom, and his relationship with widow Lisa Niemi. The project will feature interviews with his former co-stars, including Sam Elliott, Jennifer Grey, Demi Moore, Rob Lowe, and Kelly Lynch, as well as Lisa, and Patrick’s brother, Don Swayze. I Am Patrick Swayze will debut at the San Antonio Film Festival on Aug. 2 and air in the U.S. on Aug. 18 to mark Patrick’s birthday.
Jay- Z is the latest celebrity to enter the legal weed business. The one-time drug dealer, who has rapped about dealing crack cocaine, will join the California-based cannabis company Caliva as Chief Brand Strategist.
John Mellencamp will once again co-headline Farm Aid this year with Willie Nelson, Neil Young and Dave Matthews. The annual music and food festival to benefit family farmers, will come to East Troy, WI on Sept. 21. Farm Aid has raised $57 million over 30 years.
New York police detectives flew to Chicago last night where they arrested R.Kelly on sex trafficking charges. He is expected to be brought to New York for trial.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are going to attend the London premiere of ”The Lion King” on Sunday. Beyonce is also expected to attend.
Robert Downey Jr. has earned $75 million from “Avengers: Endgame.” He made $20 million up front and $55 million on the back end. The film has earned $2.7 billion since it was released
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez are planning a $17 million wedding at their Malibu home.
Young Thug and Mason Ramsey appear on the latest remix of Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road.” The new version keeps the Billy Ray Cyrus intro, but also features an auto-tuned verse from Thugger and a twangy verse from the Walmart Yodel Kid.
HBO has renewed teen drama Euphoria for a second season. The series stars Zendaya as 17-year-old Rue Bennett, a recovering drug addict who’s struggling to make sense of her future.
Mattel has released a special edition Barbie dressed up as the David Bowie character Ziggy Stardust. The Barbie is dressed in a “space suit” and platform boots and has painted nails and dark red hair. The doll’s release coincides with the 50th anniversary of Bowie’s first big hit “Space Oddity.” The doll is priced at $50.
Drake has unveiled the lineup for his 2019 OVO Fest, taking place July 29-August 5 in Toronto. B2K, Mario, Pretty Ricky, Lloyd, Ying Yang Twins, Chingy, and Bobby V are set to perform on August 4. Meanwhile, Drake himself is the only performer listed for the festival’s final day.
HEIDI KLUM secretly got married back in February. She’s 45 . . . her husband is 29.
The Corgi that played “Cheddar” on “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” has died. He was 13.
EVE just released her first new song in six years. It’s called “Reload”.
