Jeriann Tripodi, Editor

Welcome to the wonderful world of entertainment. The following news includes highlights of celebrities, television, movies and music this week.

Britney Spears’ conservatorship ends after 13 years

            On Nov. 12, Judge Brenda Penny has ruled that the ongoing conservatorship over pop singer Britney Spears’ estate and personal affairs be terminated during an afternoon hearing. Fans and supporters of the #FreeBritney movement, who were waiting outside of the courthouse, cheered frantically as soon as they were informed of the verdict. The 39-year-old “Toxic” singer shared a video of her fans celebrating and captioned that this day was the “best day ever.”

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McDonald’s to launch the “Mariah Menu” during the holidays

            Grammy-Award winning singer Mariah Carey and McDonald’s are launching the “Mariah Menu” with 12 days of free food. Starting on Dec. 13, customers who use the app to make a minimum purchase of $1 will receive different free items off the special menu every day until Christmas Eve. These items, which will be served in a special Mariah-themed holiday packaging, include a Big Mac, 6-piece Chicken McNuggets, a cheeseburger and apple pie.

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Amanda Kloots honors Nick Cordero on “Dancing with the Stars”

            Celebrity fitness trainer Amanda Kloots brought tears to the eyes of the audience members when she dedicated her performance to her late husband Nick Cordero during the semi-finals on “Dancing with the Stars.” Dancing to Lenii’s version of “Live your Life” with her professional dance partner, Kloots chose this song because her late husband wrote and sang the original version. Cordero, who was a Broadway actor, made headlines in early 2020 when he was one of the first celebrities to be diagnosed with COVID-19. He passed from complications several months later.

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 “Clifford the Big Red Dog” is now playing in theaters

            On Nov. 10, “Clifford the Big Red Dog” arrived in theaters and made $22 million during its first five days. According to The Hollywood Reporter, that is one of the best starts for a family-friendly film during the pandemic. However, the film, which can also be streamed on Paramount+, came in second place during its first weekend at the box office, as Marvel’s “Eternals” has remained at the top spot for the second weekend straight. “Clifford the Big Red Dog” is based on the early 2000s television series, and tells the story of a young girl named Emily Elizabeth who becomes surprised when her small red puppy becomes 10-feet tall.

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Number one on the Billboard charts: week of Nov. 20, 2021

According to “The Hot 100” on the charts, the number one song in the U.S. is “Easy On Me” by Adele. Staying at the top spot for the fourth week in a row, this is the fifth week the pop ballad is on the charts. According to the “Billboard 200,” the number one album in the U.S. is “Still Over It” by Summer Walker. The Contemporary R&B album is at the top spot during its first week on the charts.

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Jeriann Tripodi, Editor

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Jeriann Tripodi, Editor

Welcome to the wonderful world of entertainment. The following news includes highlights of celebrities, television, movies and music this week.

 Travis Scott is being sued by concertgoers after Astroworld Festival tragedy

            On Nov. 5, a deadly crowd surge took place at the opening night of rapper Travis Scott’s concert, Astroworld Festival, in Houston. As a result, eight people died and hundreds were injured. Concert attendees are suing the rapper and Live Nation due to inadequate security and medical staff as well as for pain and suffering “caused by several stampedes and a crowd compression,” according to legal documents obtained by TMZ. Scott, who has been blasted on social media for continuing the show while the chaos unfolded, will pay for the funerals of his deceased fans.

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Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are both moving on to new relationships

            According to Page Six, both rapper Kanye West and reality star Kim Kardashian are dating other people since they have announced their split. Although their divorce has not been finalized, West has been spotted with a model named Vinetria, who is half his age. The 44-year-old rapper and the 22-year-old beauty made their first public appearance together at a basketball game. Meanwhile, Kardashian is dating “Saturday Night Live” star Pete Davidson. The 41-year-old socialite and reality star and the 27-year-old comedian have been spotted kissing and going out to dinner at hotspots in California and New York.

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“Stranger Things” season four will have a summer 2022 release

            In a recent tweet, streaming platform Netflix has announced that the highly-anticipated fourth season of its hit sci-fi and drama series, “Stranger Things,” will be released during the summer of 2022. The tweet also announced the titles of the nine episodes. In addition to this announcement, Netflix released the fourth teaser, titled “Welcome to California,” indicating that the majority of the action will no longer take place in Hawkins, Indiana, which was the setting for the first three seasons.

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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are cast for upcoming “Wicked” film

            Pop singer Ariana Grande and actress Cynthia Erivo both took to their Instagram accounts to announce that they will be starring alongside one another in director Jon M. Chu’s “Wicked,” which is based on the hit Broadway show with the same name. In their similar posts, Grande and Erivo shared photos from their video chat and also shared handwritten notes to each other expressing their happiness of working together. Playing the witches of Oz, Erivo will star as Elphaba and Grande will star as Glinda.

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Number one on the Billboard charts: week of Nov. 13, 2021

According to “The Hot 100” on the charts, the number one song in the U.S. is “Easy On Me” by Adele. Staying at the top spot for the third week in a row, this is the fourth week the pop ballad is on the charts. According to the “Billboard 200,” the number one album in the U.S. is “=” (pronounced “Equals”) by Ed Sheeran. The pop album is at the top spot during its first week on the charts.

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Jeriann Tripodi, Editor

Welcome to the wonderful world of entertainment. The following news includes highlights of celebrities, television, movies and music this week.

 Zayn Malik has been charged with crimes against Gigi Hadid and her mother

            Former “One Direction” member Zayn Malik has been charged with four criminal offenses of harassment after being accused of shoving the mother of his partner, supermodel Gigi Hadid, during an argument. According to legal documents obtained by TMZ, Malik shoved 57-year-old Yolanda Hadid into a dresser and called her derogatory names. The singer has also been charged for harassing his partner. The pair have since broken up.

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Drake treats himself to $5.5 million watch

            Rapper Drake recently turned 35 years old and bought a $5.5 million watch as a birthday present to himself. The watch is a rare, 1-of-1 piece designed by Swiss luxury watch company Richard Mille. The high-end item is see-through due to its sapphire crystal case, and employs “complex tourbillon movement,” according to TMZ. It has been reported that this is the most expensive gift the “God’s Plan” rapper has ever bought for himself.

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Dan Levy will launch a new cooking reality show

            Actor and showrunner Dan Levy has announced that he will be launching and hosting a new cooking reality competition series titled “The Big Brunch.” In a press release, the “Schitt’s Creek” star stated that he has made this show for people “who create communities around their cooking, hoping to take their skills to the next level.” According to NBC News, the aspiring chefs will share their stories and dreams before competing for a “life-altering prize.” “The Big Brunch” will be released to HBO Max in 2022.

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“House of Gucci” trailer is released

            On Oct. 28, MGM released the dramatic trailer for the highly anticipated Ridley Scott film “House of Gucci.” This biographical crime drama stars big Hollywood names such as Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Al Pacino, Jared Leto and Salma Hayek. The trailer emphasizes fashion, power and animosity as it focuses on the very confident Patrizia Reggiani (Lady Gaga) who marries into the wealthy Gucci family but becomes vindictive when things do not go according to her plan. Gaga, who is shown in a black wig and smokey eye makeup, sports a heavy Italian accent. “House of Gucci” is rated R and will arrive in theaters Nov. 24.

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Number one on the Billboard charts: week of Nov. 6, 2021

According to “The Hot 100” on the charts, the number one song in the U.S. is “Easy On Me” by Adele. Staying at the top spot for the second week in a row, this is the third week the pop ballad is on the charts. According to the “Billboard 200,” the number one album in the U.S. is “Certified Lover Boy” by Drake. The hip-hop/rap album is back at the top spot during its eighth week on the charts.

Los Angeles Times

Jeriann Tripodi, Editor

*Article Contains Heavy Spoilers*

            On Oct. 15., the highly anticipated third season of the drama series, “You,” premiered on Netflix. After almost two years since the previous season aired, fans, including myself, were very eager to see how life would play out for serial killer Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley) now that he is a husband and father. Briefly recapping the main parts of season two, the New York native moves to Los Angeles for a fresh start after murdering his girlfriend. He soon meets aspiring chef and produce manager, Love Quinn (Victoria Pedretti). Joe and Love end up dating, and it is soon revealed that she is also a killer, as she murders two women romantically linked to Joe. Then a fallout occurs between the pair, and Joe almost murders Love before she blurts out that she is pregnant. Not only does Joe spare Love’s life, but he marries her. The season then ends as the new family moves to the suburbs. Here, Joe becomes obsessed with his female neighbor.

            Now, I will provide a quick recap of season three, which I watched within 24 hours. Do not continue to read if you do not want spoilers. After moving to an upper class suburban area, the new parents lose spark within their marriage and end up cheating on each other. Joe becomes flirtatious with his female neighbor, Natalie. However, Love quickly catches on and murders Natalie after luring her into a basement. After breaking the news to her husband, Joe gets rid of the body. Natalie then makes the news as a missing woman and a large search party takes place. However, instead of laying low, Love continues to go on a violent rampage. Her next victim is a father named Gil. She is angry with Gil because his unvaccinated daughters gave her newborn son the measles. After Gil’s death, Joe and Love frame him for Natalie’s murder. Although Love and Joe believe they are in the clear, they get terrified when Natalie’s husband, Matthew, opens up an investigation because he does not believe Gil was the true killer. Not only does this cause more fights between the couple, but Love decides to pretend she is interested in Matthew’s son, Theo, in order to find out information. However, Love starts to develop feelings for Theo, but is quick to call things off. Meanwhile, Joe falls in love with his new boss, Marienne, and pursues her. Joe keeps this hidden from his wife, and lies to Marienne by telling her that he is getting a divorce. Then things get intense towards the finale when Love confronts Marienne and convinces her to stay away from her husband. Love also poisons Joe. However, Joe surprises Love when he announces that he was aware of her motive all along. He then kills her. After burning their house down, Joe flees to Paris because that is where Marienne moved to. Every day, he waits and hopes he will run into her.

            After watching season three of “You,” I was left in pure amazement. I was amazed at the storyline and how excellent it was in holding my attention. It made me want to see more, even after the season concluded. This season was very easy to binge due to its well-executed plot that will really keep the viewer on their toes with the action, and will make them scream out at their screen when the unpredictable twists occur. Fans will be pleased to see that Joe stays faithful to the same obsessive personality that he has been known for since the first season. Not only is main character Joe likeable in a disturbing way, all of the characters have likeable traits even though they are troubled. In fact, I am certainly going to miss Love. The actress who played her character (Pedretti) put on a great performance. As for the next season, I cannot wait to see what will happen in Paris. “You” is now streaming on Netflix and is for a mature audience.

Gamers Grade

Jeriann Tripodi, Editor

Welcome to the wonderful world of entertainment. The following news includes highlights of celebrities, television, movies and music this week.

Alec Baldwin fatally shoots a cinematographer in tragic accident

            Actor Alec Baldwin was on set filming his upcoming western film, “Rust,” when he was handed a prop gun from the assistant director, Dave Halls, who assured him that the gun was “cold” and safe to use. However, when Baldwin shot the gun, it was loaded, and cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins, 42, was fatally struck in the chest. The director of the film, Joel Souza, who was standing behind Hutchins, sustained minor injuries. According to the New York Post, Baldwin is devastated over the incident and has been heard saying, “In all my years, I’ve never been handed a hot gun.” Hutchins leaves behind a husband and a 9-year-old son.

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Kanye West officially changes name to “Ye”

            A judge has granted rapper Kanye West’s request to legally change his name to “Ye.” The 44-year-old rapper, whose birth name is Kanye Omari West, will not have a middle or last name. According to BBC, the “Gold Digger” rapper filed for the name change in August and cited “personal reasons” in the paperwork. The former husband of socialite Kim Kardashian has gone by “Ye” as a nickname for years, and it was also the title of his 2018 album.

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A new season of “The Bachelorette” premieres

            On Oct. 19, the eighteenth season of “The Bachelorette” premiered on ABC at 8 p.m. Airing on Tuesday nights, this season follows Minnesota school teacher and basketball star Michelle Young as she searches for her husband among 30 eligible suitors. Young first emerged in “The Bachelor” franchise as a contestant on Matt James’ season of “The Bachelor,” where she was the runner-up. Drama was in full-swing during the season premiere, as Young was quick to eliminate a man who she suspected was there for the wrong reasons. Former Bachelorettes Tayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristowe returned as co-hosts.

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“Hocus Pocus 2” is pushing for a Halloween 2022 release

            Production for the long-awaited sequel to the 1993 hit Disney Halloween film “Hocus Pocus” has started in Rhode Island. According to The Hollywood Reporter, actor Sam Richardson will be joining the Sanderson Sisters. Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy will be reprising their roles as the resurrected witch sisters. Although Disney has yet to release in-depth information about the sequel, IMDb states that the plot will follow three young women who unintentionally resurrect the Sanderson Sisters, and must act quickly to stop these “child-hungry” witches before they take over the world. “Hocus Pocus 2” will be released to Disney+ in Fall 2022. 

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Number one on the Billboard charts: week of Oct. 30, 2021

According to “The Hot 100” on the charts, the number one song in the U.S. is “Easy On Me” by Adele. Moving up from the sixty-eighth spot, this is the second week the pop song is on the charts. According to the “Billboard 200,” the number one album in the U.S. is “Punk” by Young Thug. The hip-hop/rap album is at the top spot during its first week on the charts.

Los Angeles Times

Jeriann Tripodi, Editor

Welcome to the wonderful world of entertainment. The following news includes highlights of celebrities, television, movies and music this week.

Meghan Trainor and her husband use side-by-side toilets

            During her guest appearance on the “Why Won’t You Date Me” podcast, pop singer Meghan Trainor revealed that she and her husband actor Daryl Sabara had toilets installed next to each other so they can use the restroom together. Trainor then took to Twitter to further share that this is normal for the pair because they are “soulmates,” and also because she misses him when she’s away from him.

People

Adam Levine gets butterfly tattoo during Instagram and Facebook outage

            Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine has debuted his most recent tattoo on his Instagram story right after the social media platform’s global outage. Captioning the picture of the butterfly tattoo on his neck, the singer said,“[A] wise man once said… ‘when Instagram goes down tattoo your throat’ his name was @nathan_kostechko.” Kostechko is Levine’s tattoo artist. In addition to the butterfly on a spider web, the “She Will Be Loved” singer has also recently dyed his hair blue to help complete his new look.

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“Stranger Things” star David Harbour teases what to expect on season four

         At New York Comic Con 2021, “Stranger Things” star David Harbour teased what to expect on the highly anticipated fourth season of the hit Netflix series. Talking about his character, Jim Hopper, Harbour hinted that the police chief of Hawkins will change for the better and that his past traumas will be explored. Regarding the main cast, Harbour suggested that the “family dynamic” between them remains. Netflix has released sneak peeks for the sci-fi drama’s new season, but has yet to announce an exact premiere date, which will be sometime in 2022.

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“No Time to Die” tops the box office

            The 25th film in the James Bond series, “No Time to Die,” has topped the box office during its first weekend in theaters. This final installment in Daniel Craig’s James Bond saga has made $56 million its opening weekend. The spy film is rated PG-13 and follows Bond on a mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist. But, while trailing the villain, it is discovered that they are armed with a new and very dangerous technology.

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Number one on the Billboard charts: week of Oct. 9, 2021

According to “The Hot 100” on the charts, the number one song in the U.S. is “My Universe” by Coldplay and BTS. This is the first week the pop song is on the charts. According to the “Billboard 200,” the number one album in the U.S. is “Sincerely, Kentrell” by YoungBoy Never Broke Again. The hip-hop album is at the top spot during its first week on the charts.

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Jeriann Tripodi, Editor

Welcome to the wonderful world of entertainment. The following news includes highlights of celebrities, television, movies and music this week.

Man sets off fireworks display outside of Kylie Jenner’s home

According to TMZ, a man went to Kylie Jenner’s LA property after 10 p.m. and asked security if he could see her. When security told him to leave, he did, but soon returned. This time, he was carrying fireworks and set off a display outside of the young billionaire’s home. Causing a distraction, the trespasser was able to hop Jenner’s fence. However, law enforcement apprehended the suspect before he made it to the socialite’s house. According to sources, the fireworks caused over $1,000 worth of damage to Jenner’s fence.

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Shakira gets her purse snatched by wild boars during attack

Pop singer Shakira surprised fans when she shared on Instagram that she and her son were victimized by wild boars in Barcelona. In a series of videos posted to her story, the “Hips Don’t Lie” singer explained how she was walking in a park with her son when they were randomly attacked by the two animals. Holding up her torn purse, Shakira stated, “They were taking my bag to the woods with my mobile phone in it.” Both Shakira and her eight-year-old son were unharmed.

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“Dancing with the Stars” airs Britney Spears tribute night

On Oct. 4, “Britney Night” aired on ABC’s reality competition show “Dancing with the Stars.” During this third week of competition, the celebrities and their professional dance partners danced to some of Britney Spears’ biggest pop hits. One notable performance was Cody Rigsby and Cheryl Burke’s rendition of “Gimme More.” The couple performed a jazz number separately from their own living rooms after both tested positive for COVID-19.

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“Challenge” will become the first film shot in space

An upcoming Russian film titled “Challenge” plans to make history as the first feature-length film shot in outer space. Directed by Klim Shipenko and starring Yulia Peresild, this drama tells the story of a cardiologist who is sent to outer space in order to perform emergency heart surgery on a cosmonaut who lost consciousness during flight. According to Variety, NASA announced last year that they were teaming up with Elon Musk and Tom Cruise to shoot the first film in space. However, Russia has beaten them to it.

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Number one on the Billboard charts: week of Oct. 2, 2021

According to “The Hot 100” on the charts, the number one song in the U.S. is “Stay” by The Kid LAROI and Justin Bieber. Remaining at the top spot, this is the eleventh week the pop song is on the charts. According to the “Billboard 200,” the number one album in the U.S. is “Certified Lover Boy” by Drake. The hip-hop/rap album is at the top spot for the third week straight.

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Jeriann Tripodi, Editor

Welcome to the wonderful world of entertainment. The following news includes highlights of celebrities, television, movies and music this week.

Nicole Richie sets hair on fire while blowing out birthday candles

            Television personality Nicole Richie had a hot start to her 40s. In a video posted to Instagram, Richie captured the moment her hair went up in flames, while blowing out her birthday candles. After extinguishing the fire, and many screams later, Richie was able to laugh. The former BFF to Paris Hilton, and daughter of singer Lionel Richie, captioned the video by mentioning how forty is the fire emoji so far.

People

Kim Kardashian is hosting “Saturday Night Live”

            Reality star and socialite Kim Kardashian surprised fans when she announced that she will be hosting an upcoming episode of “Saturday Night Live.” In an Instagram post that stated her name, Halsey’s name, and the date of the event (Oct. 9), Kardashian captioned that she will be hosting SNL and that there is no turning back. Hosting an episode for Season 47 of the NBC sketch comedy show, the “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” star is the first from her family to be featured on the show.

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“Tiger King” is returning for a second season

            The widely successful Netflix hit, “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness” will return for a second season, according to the official Twitter account for the streaming service. The first season of the docuseries followed Joe Exotic, who owned big cats in Oklahoma, and focused on his feud with Big Cat Rescue CEO Carole Baskin. Currently, it is unknown which characters will return, but CNN has reported that filming has taken place in 2020 and the beginning of 2021.

People

All-star cast announced for “Super Mario Bros: The Movie”

            The upcoming animated Super Mario Bros. film has announced its cast, which consists of all big names in Hollywood. Chris Pratt and Charlie Day will voice Mario and Luigi. Princess Peach will be voiced by Anya Taylor-Joy. Jack Black will voice Bowser, and Keegan-Michael Key will voice Toad. Other stars set to join the cast are Seth Rogan, Sebastian Maniscalco and Kevin Michael Richardson. Charles Martinet, who is the voice of the video game character Mario, will have a cameo role, according to Entertainment Weekly. As of now, the plot has yet to be revealed. “Super Mario Bros: The Movie” is rated PG and will arrive in theaters on Dec. 21, 2022.

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Number one on the Billboard charts: week of Sept. 25, 2021

According to “The Hot 100” on the charts, the number one song in the U.S. is “Stay” by The Kid LAROI and Justin Bieber. Moving from the sixth spot to the top, this is the tenth week the pop song is on the charts. According to the “Billboard 200,” the number one album in the U.S. is “Certified Lover Boy” by Drake. The hip-hop/rap album is at the top spot for the second week straight.

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Jeriann Tripodi, Editor

Welcome to the wonderful world of entertainment. The following news includes highlights of celebrities, television, movies and music this week.

Man arrested after flashing knife outside of Ariana Grande’s home

A 23-year-old man named Aaron Brown showed up to pop singer Ariana Grande’s home around two in the morning and demanded to see her. According to TMZ, when security asked Brown to leave, he refused and pulled out a knife. Brown was arrested and is facing a felony charge. Although it is not known whether Grande was home during the incident, she was granted a temporary restraining order against the crazed fan.

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Ben Affleck pushes fan

Actor Ben Affleck and his girlfriend, pop singer and actress Jennifer Lopez, were hounded by paparazzi at the Venice airport when one photographer took things too far. The man approached Lopez and invaded her personal space as he tried to take a selfie with her. However, Affleck quickly put his hand on the man’s chest and pushed him away. Security then took over and held the man against a wall before releasing him.

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Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with COVID-19 and show is postponed

Daytime talk show host Wendy Williams has been voluntarily admitted to the hospital for a psychiatric evaluation one day before it has been announced that season 13 of her show, “The Wendy Williams Show,” has been postponed until next month. According to the show’s official statement, Williams has been diagnosed with COVID-19 while she was being evaluated. The talk show is expected to return with new episodes on Oct. 4, in order to give the host time to quarantine and fully recover.

People

“Shang-Chi” tops the box office amidst recent controversy

Disney and Marvel Studios’ “Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings” rules the box office for the third weekend in a row. However, recent controversy surrounds the action/adventure film’s main star, Simu Liu. Liu’s past comments comparing pedophilia to homosexuality on Reddit have circulated. In addition, in a 2017 interview, Liu referred to his native country, China, as “third world” and gave praise to Canada, which is where he moved to. According to Variety, this may play a role in the prevention of the film from being played in China’s theaters.

Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Number one on the Billboard charts: week of Sept. 18, 2021

According to “The Hot 100” on the charts, the number one song in the U.S. is “Way 2 Sexy” by Drake featuring Future and Young Thug. This is the first week the trap song is on the charts. According to the “Billboard 200,” the number one album in the U.S. is “Certified Lover Boy” by Drake. The hip-hop/rap album is at the top spot during its first week on the charts.

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