Entertainment Tidbits

Britney Spears surprised her fans by posting on Instagram that she had adopted a “beautiful baby girl” named Lennon London Spears. However, Rolling Stone confirmed that it was just a joke. However, Spears has been spending more time with her two sons, Sean and Jayden, after a period of estrangement during her conservatorship battle. (Story URL)

David Kaff, the British musician and actor famous for his portrayal of keyboardist Viv Savage in the film This Is Spinal Tap, passed away at the age of 79. His band Mutual of Alameda’s Wild Kingdom announced his death on Facebook, describing Kaff as a kind and witty individual. He initially gained recognition with the prog-rock band Rare Bird. (Story URL)

Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales emerged as the winners of Love Island USA’s seventh season, securing the $100,000 prize. The show, a popular spin-off of the ITV dating series, was the most-streamed reality show on Peacock this year. The winning couple expressed their intention to donate a portion of their winnings to mental health causes. (Story URL)

Andrew Garfield has officially signed on to star in director Luca Guadagnino’s upcoming film Artificial at Amazon MGM. The movie is described as a comedic drama set in the world of artificial intelligence. (Story URL)

The Daily Show has seen a resurgence in ratings, with the second quarter of 2025 marking its highest quarterly share in ten years. Nielsen data revealed a 44% increase in viewership in the 18-49 demographic compared to the previous year, with an average of 393,000 viewers. Monday nights, hosted by Jon Stewart, proved to be the show’s best performing. (Story URL)

Production for the highly-anticipated Harry Potter TV series has officially begun at Warner Bros studios near London. The series, set to adapt each of J.K. Rowling’s seven books into separate seasons, is scheduled to debut in 2027. Dominic McLaughlin, the new Harry Potter, can be seen in costume in a new photo released by the streamer. (Story URL)

Paramount will mark the 75th anniversary of Sunset Boulevard with a theatrical re-release on August 3rd and 4th. Originally released on August 10, 1950, the film tells the story of screenwriter Joe Gillis and his entanglement with former silent film star Norma Desmond. Directed by Billy Wilder, the 4K restoration premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. (Story URL)

The upcoming season 17 of Shark Tank will showcase a star-studded lineup of guest Sharks. Among the notable upcoming additions are Allison Ellsworth, Chip and Joanna Gaines, Alexis Ohanian, Kendra Scott, Michael Strahan, Fawn Weaver, and Rashaun Williams. The show is set to air on ABC on Wednesdays this fall. (Story URL)