Entertainment Tidbits

Wilmer Valderrama and fiancée Amanda Pacheco welcomed their second child, a baby boy named Wolf Monte Valderrama, on July 11th. The couple shared the news on Instagram, posting photos of the newborn and their 4-year-old daughter, Nakano Oceana. Valderrama expressed the joy of fatherhood, emphasizing the joy of being a girl dad. (Story URL)

Eileen Fulton, known for her role as Lisa Miller on As The World Turns, passed away at the age of 91 in Asheville, N.C. Fulton portrayed the villainess character on the CBS soap opera from 1960 until the show concluded in 2010. Her portrayal of Lisa, who was married eight times on the show, was inducted into the Soap Opera Hall of Fame in 1998. (Story URL)

Mehcad Brooks is leaving NBC’s Law & Order after 3 seasons as Detective Jalen Shaw. The decision was mutual, with Brooks pursuing other opportunities. The main cast, including Tony Goldwyn and Reid Scott, will return for the 25th season. Most actors on the Law & Order and Chicago franchises will appear in fewer episodes next season to cut costs. (Story URL)

Former Nickelodeon star Drake Bell recently shared insights into the lack of residuals received by actors from the network. Despite the success of the show Drake & Josh, Bell disclosed that most TV actors aim for syndication to earn residuals, which was not the case for him. He criticized the system that fails to protect child actors’ earnings. (Story URL)

Yellowstone actor Josh Lucas tied the knot with Los Angeles meteorologist Brianna Ruffalo in a private ceremony inside Vatican City. Ruffalo shared their joy on Instagram, expressing gratitude for the sacrament in the Catholic Church. The couple exchanged vows in Italy, and thanked everyone who helped make their Vatican wedding possible. (Story URL)

Disney+ has introduced a new streaming hub called HOMERPALOOZA! offering 200 episodes dedicated to Homer Simpson. This limited-time feed showcases iconic scenes and episodes from the beloved character, spanning over 80 hours of content from the show’s 35-season run. The platform also features a 24/7 Simpsons channel. (Story URL)

Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of The Odyssey isn’t set to hit theaters until July 17, 2026. However, tickets for most IMAX 70mm showings sold out within the first hour of release. Resale prices on eBay are soaring, reaching upwards of $350. The film will be shown in a limited number of theaters worldwide, with 26 locations currently confirmed. (Story URL)

Taylor Russell has exited the upcoming film The Thomas Crown Affair, directed by Michael B. Jordan. Sources cited creative differences as the reason. The studio is now in the process of recasting her role as production continues in London. Russell was set to star opposite Jordan as an insurance investigator in the reimagining of the classic film. (Story URL)

Duane “Dog” Chapman’s stepson Gregory Zecca accidentally shot and killed his 13-year-old son Anthony in an incident in Florida. The family is grieving the tragic accident, and authorities have not made any arrests. Dog and his wife Francie, who is Zecca’s mother, expressed their sorrow over the loss of their “beloved grandson, Anthony.” (Story URL)