Entertainment Tidbits

Helen Mirren expressed her belief that James Bond should continue to be portrayed as a male character. “I’m such a feminist, but James Bond has to be a guy,” she declared. “You can’t have a woman. It just doesn’t work. James Bond has to be James Bond, otherwise it becomes something else.” Early planning for the next Bond movie is currently underway. (Story URL)

Jake Johnson will star in the Apple TV+ sports comedy film, The Dink. The film follows a former tennis pro, as he ventures into the world of pickleball to save a struggling club. The cast includes Mary Steenburgen, Ed Harris, Chloe Fineman, Aaron Chen, Patton Oswalt, Chris Parnell, and Christine Taylor. The series is being produced by Ben Stiller. (Story URL)

Ryan Paevey is set to reprise his role on General Hospital after more than 7 years. Paevey, known for portraying Detective Nathan West from 2013 to 2018, will make his comeback in new episodes airing this September. Paevey had previously taken a break from acting in 2024 to focus on his mental health and support his mother through her battle with cancer. (Story URL)

During a Limp Bizkit show in Istanbul, Turkey, frontman Fred Durst reacted swiftly to a drone hovering near the stage. Footage captured Durst performing when the drone approached him. Without hesitation, Durst used his microphone to slap the drone down, amusing the audience. Following this incident, the band continued their set with “Break Stuff.” (Story URL)

Deborah Norville will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards in October. Norville, the longest-serving female anchor in American TV history, expressed gratitude for the recognition. Norville, known for her work on Inside Edition, CBS News, and NBC’s Today, will also host a new game show, The Perfect Line. (Story URL)

Jasveen Sangha, the California woman known as the “Ketamine Queen” has agreed to plead guilty to federal drug charges connected to Matthew Perry’s overdose death two years ago. Sangha faces a maximum sentence of 65 years in prison. Several others, including two doctors and Perry’s personal assistant, also pleaded guilty to ketamine distribution charges. (Story URL)