Entertainment Tidbits

Former Empire actor Jussie Smollett settled a lawsuit with the city of Chicago, six years after he was sued for allegedly orchestrating a hoax hate crime. The details of the settlement were not disclosed. Smollett’s conviction in 2021 for filing a false police report was overturned in November 2024 by the Illinois Supreme Court. (NBC News)

Ex-President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden will have their first TV interview post-White House on The View. They will discuss post-presidency life and the political landscape. The Bidens have appeared on The View multiple times in the past, with Joe Biden making history as the first sitting president to appear live on the show in 2024. (THR)

Anthony Michael Hall will join Netflix’s Wednesday for its second season. The role details are yet to be disclosed. Hall, 57, reunites with director Tim Burton, from their collaboration on Edward Scissorhands. The series stars Jenna Ortega and is a spin-off in The Addams Family universe, following Wednesday at boarding school. (UPI)

Celebrity guest judges for RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 10 include Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Ice Spice, Chappell Roan, Colman Domingo, Kate Beckinsale, and more. They will join RuPaul and the mainstay judges to evaluate 18 queens competing for the Drag Race Hall of Fame and a $200,000 cash prize. (Variety)

Longtime Fox & Friends co-anchor Steve Doocy announced a big change to his role, reducing his work week to three days and relocating to Florida. Despite the shift, Doocy assures viewers he’s not retiring but making it easier to report from various American locations. Fans praised his contributions over nearly 30 years on the show. (TVLine)

Allison Lanier announced her departure from The Young and the Restless via social media. Lanier, who has played Summer Newman since 2022, stated it was time to explore new opportunities. The character will not be recast following Lanier’s exit. Fans have expressed support for Lanier in response to the unexpected news. (UPI)