Entertainment Tidbits

A reboot of the popular Night At The Museum franchise is currently in development. While specific plot details are being kept secret, the film is expected to introduce new characters and explore a fresh storyline within the museum setting. The original franchise, which began in 2006, consisted of three live-action films that collectively grossed over $1.3 billion worldwide. (Story URL)

Linda Yaccarino is leaving X, the social platform owned by Elon Musk, after two years as CEO, Yaccarino expressed gratitude for the opportunity to lead the company’s mission of protecting free speech and transforming X into the “Everything App.” Her departure came the same day Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, was caught posting pro-Hitler content. (Story URL)

Tori Kelly is expecting her first child with husband André Murillo. The couple, who married in May 2018, expressed their excitement for the upcoming arrival, calling it a “little gift from God.” Kelly, currently on a European tour with Ed Sheeran, shared the news, stating that starting a family with her husband is a blessing amidst a year filled with career highs. (Story URL)

Gregg Wallace was fired as a host on the U.K. cooking show MasterChef following an investigation into alleged misconduct. Over 50 individuals came forward with new claims, including accusations of groping and inappropriate behavior. Wallace, 60, denies any wrongdoing, but apologized for his past behavior, acknowledging that some of his actions were inappropriate. (Story URL)

Warner Bros. Discovery has officially rebranded its Max streaming service to HBO Max. The name change was announced in May and took effect on July 9th. The decision to revert back to the HBO Max name comes as part of a strategic shift in the company’s streaming approach, focusing on the premium content offered by HBO. Users don’t have to download a new app. (Story URL)

Peter Jackson has partnered with Colossal Biosciences to genetically engineer birds resembling the extinct South Island giant moa, a flightless bird similar to an ostrich that vanished 600 years ago. Jackson and his partner Fran Walsh contributed $15 million towards the project. The moa, one of the tallest birds to have existed, roamed New Zealand for 4,000 years. (Story URL)

Kevin Jonas, one of the Jonas Brothers, candidly discussed nearly losing all his money during a break from the band’s success, saying he lost “almost all of it. … most of it, like, down to the one 10% left.” However, when the Jonas Brothers reunited in 2019, his fortunes improved. “Thankfully, for life in general, like we had a second shot and bite at the apple…” (Story URL)