Idris Elba claims he has never been in serious contention to play James Bond, despite years of speculation from the Hollywood rumor mill. When PEOPLE and asked him how he felt about his name being thrown out as a potential star of the upcoming 007 reboot, he responded, “My name’s not getting thrown out there. They’re going younger. And I wish them all the luck of the world. I can’t wait — it’s going to be amazing.”

 

Tomorrow night, Ben Gleib is set to launch “Good Night with Ben Gleib”, the world’s first late-night talk show built specifically for YouTube. It blends traditional late-night comedy, live music, and celebrity interviews with a focus on thought leaders, psychology, and wellness experts. The crazy part? He’s taping shows from his home in LA, producing a first season of 42 episodes for around $1.5 million.

 

Nick Jonas recently revealed the “odd request” he has received while attending weddings. “You know, I’ve gone to a few weddings where the bride and groom asked, ‘Can you please play Jealous?’ He explained, “I’m kind of reluctant because it’s not the best sentiment…But it’s fun.”

 

Diplo has added a new milestone to his list of career highlights: DJing his son’s kindergarten graduation. The DJ/producer shared a video showing himself performing for his 6-year-old son Pace and his classmates after their graduation ceremony, with the caption, “Most exclusive party of the year.”

 

Kurt Cobain’s Foxes T-shirt, famously worn during a 1993 band photo shoot with photographer and director Anton Corbijn, is up for sale through Julien’s Auctions. The shirt was estimated to sell for between $4,000 and $6,000, though bidding is already over $8K. The listing ends Friday.

 

Drake just shattered another massive music record and debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 with his brand-new single, “Janice STFU”. The hit serves as the lead track off his highly anticipated ninth studio album, “Iceman”. Drake charted an incredible 42 songs in a single week with the three-album drop and set a brand-new Billboard record.

 

Rod Stewart has indicated that his current world tour, dubbed the “One Last Time” tour, may be his final major tour. Although he hinted at retiring from large-scale tours, Rod clarified via Instagram that he does not plan to retire from music. At 81 years old, he maintains robust physical health and humorously noted that he can run 100 meters in 18 seconds.

 

Miley Cyrus has adopted a 20-year-old African spurred tortoise, named Teru, through the nonprofit organization Wags and Walks, which primarily focuses on rescuing at-risk dogs. Miley revealed the adoption on her Instagram Stories, sharing a photo of her feeding Teru pieces of yellow bell pepper and welcoming him to the family.

 

Selena Gomez is sharing insights into the sixth season of “Only Murders in the Building” through new social media posts featuring moments from the London set. The photos include interactions with co-stars Steve Martin and Martin Short, showcasing the cast reuniting during filming. This season marks a significant departure from the series’ usual New York City setting, as the production is taking place in London.

 

The biopic “Michael” is nearing $800 million globally. The film is set up to potentially surpass “Bohemian Rhapsody” as the highest-grossing musical biopic ever, which grossed $911 million. As of now, “Michael” has earned $788,047,189 worldwide, including an additional $28.5 million internationally over the past weekend.

 

“Dutton Ranch” achieved the biggest series launch in Paramount+ history, reaching 12.9 million views within 7 days of its May 15 debut. The “Yellowstone” spinoff’s first two episodes surpassed the previous record held by “Mobland”, which garnered 8.8 million views in 2025.

 

Julia Louis-Dreyfus will make her Broadway debut this fall in the first revival of the Tony Award-winning play “Other Desert Cities”. The production also features Ed Harris, Allison Janney, Lily Rabe, and “Stranger Things” actor Joe Keery, who is also making his Broadway debut. The 16-week limited run begins September 29 at New York’s Hudson Theatre.

 

Amazon Prime Video says its new romantic drama “Off Campus” ranks as the platform’s third most-watched series debut. The show, centered on college hockey players, drew 36 million viewers within its first 12 days of streaming. Amazon has not clarified how it defines a “viewer,” but the series still stands behind only “The Rings of Power” and “Fallout”.

 

Lil Wayne is reportedly engaged after quietly proposing earlier this year. The Grammy-winning rapper is marrying a woman in her 20s from Indiana. Wayne was previously engaged to model La’Tecia Thomas before a 2020 breakup. He was also once engaged to singer Nivea, with whom he shares a son. He also has a son with Lauren London, and dated rapper Trina.

 

Samantha Bee, former host of “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee” and past “Daily Show” correspondent, will headline a new CBC sitcom titled “The Ambassador”. The half-hour workplace comedy follows her as Olivia Winters, an actor-turned-diplomat working at Canada’s embassy in Bulgaria. CBC announced the show will join its winter 2026–27 lineup.