Entertainment Tidbits

Jeremy Renner recounts his near-death experience during his 2023 snow plow accident in a new memoir and podcast interview, describing it as a “wonderful relief” and “exhilarating peace” from which he initially did not want to return. He says he felt “pissed off” upon being revived and realizing the pain he would now have to endure. (Variety)

Hacks has been renewed for a fifth season by HBO Max just days before its fourth season finale, making it the longest-running live-action show on the platform. The Emmy-winning series, created by Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello, and Jen Statsky, follows veteran comedian Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) and her writer Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder). (THR)

Ed Gale, best known for playing Chucky in several Child’s Play films, has died at 61. He had a prolific acting career, appearing in over 130 movies and TV shows. However, his legacy is tarnished by a recent investigation into his involvement in a child pornography sting operation, though no charges had been filed at the time of his death. (COS)

Joe Exotic, the star of Tiger King, expressed disappointment that President Trump pardoned Todd and Julie Chrisley while leaving him in prison, despite claiming he is innocent. Exotic lashed out in a statement on his X account, saying that he sees the Chrisley pardon as evidence of a two-tiered justice system favoring the rich and connected. (Complex)

Cassie Ventura welcomed her third child with husband Alex Fine. The news comes two weeks after Ventura testified in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex-trafficking and racketeering trial, where she alleged Combs subjected her to abuse during their decade-long on-and-off relationship. A video showing Diddy violently attacking her is a key piece of evidence. (ABC)

Brad Pitt has spoken out for the first time about finalizing his divorce from Angelina Jolie after over 8 years of intense legal fighting. Pitt dismissed questions about feeling “relief” after reaching a settlement. “No, I don’t think it was that major of a thing,” Pitt told GQ in a new feature story. “Just something coming to fruition. Legally.” (People)

Smokey Robinson and his wife Frances have filed a $500 million countersuit against four women who accused him of sexual assault. The Robinsons claim the women made “fabricated” allegations, engaged in “extortionate” behavior, and destroyed evidence. They allege the women asked for and accepted financial help from the Robinsons over the years, only to turn around and sue them. (THR)