• Diddy warns Kanye from jail: "They’re trying to end us." Kanye reportedly received a motivational call from Diddy, who encouraged him to keep making music.
• Meghan Markle accused of fake social media content: Internet detectives claim her homemade St. Patrick’s Day waffles were staged.
• Taylor Sheridan is hosting a private Yellowstone concert: Only 500 tickets available at $500–$1,500 for an intimate show in Texas.
• Tulsa King renewed for season 3: Stallone’s hit Paramount+ show returns later this year.
• Happy Gilmore 2 confirmed: Adam Sandler’s Netflix sequel premieres July 25, with Travis Kelce and Bad Bunny making appearances.
• Darren Aronofsky revamping Cujo: A modern horror take on the killer St. Bernard classic coming to Netflix.
• White Lotus star Jason Isaacs backtracks on nudity comments: His "double standard" comment sparked backlash.
• Don Lemon claims he was sexually harassed: The former CNN anchor alleges harassment from both men and women during his tenure.
• Ryan Reynolds fights back in a $400M defamation case: His legal team argues Justin Baldoni can’t sue over "hurt feelings."

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