Celebrity Status: New Sandler, Sad News For Mariah, And Dua Lipa Ice Cream?
THE BACHELORETTE: THE MEN TELL ALL (8p ET, ABC) – Jenn reunites with all the men from the season.
SEASON PREMIERE: ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING (Hulu) – Season 4 picks up with Mabel (Selena Gomez), Charles (Steve Martin), and Oliver (Martin Short) heading to L.A. to turn their true-crime podcast into a movie. Meanwhile, they still have to solve Sazz Pataki’s (Jane Lynch) murder from the season-three finale. Returning cast members include Meryl Streep, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, and Michael Cyril Creighton. Joining the show are Molly Shannon, Kumail Nanjiani, Richard Kind, Melissa McCarthy, Daphne Rubin-Vega, and Jin Ha. Guest stars include Eva Longoria, Eugene Levy, and Zach Galifianakis.
ADAM SANDLER: LOVE YOU (Netflix) – Adam Sandler returns to the stage six years after his last comedy special.
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MARIAH CAREY’S MOM AND SISTER PASS AWAY ON SAME DAY _ Mariah Carey is grieving the loss of her mother, Patricia, and her sister, Alison, who both died on the same day over the weekend. In a statement, Carey expressed her heartbreak and shared that she was grateful to have spent the last week with her mother. The causes of death for both Patricia and Alison have not been disclosed.
… Mariah’s relationship with her mother was complex but included elements of love and admiration, as she noted in her memoir, “The Meaning of Mariah Carey.” Her relationship with Alison was even more strained, highlighted by a lawsuit from Alison over allegations stemming from the same memoir.
ALIEN: EARTH TV SERIES _ Alien fans are in for a treat with a new chapter in the franchise with the upcoming release of “Alien: Earth” on FX on Hulu in 2025. The series promises to take viewers on a thrilling journey set between 2092 and 2122.
… The series acts as a prequel to the original 1979 “Alien” film, taking place three decades earlier and exploring themes of AI and corporate ethics on Earth.
KANYE WEST’S GUTTED MALIBU MANSION SOLD FOR A STEAL _ Kanye West’s notorious Malibu mansion saga has come to a close as a new owner, Belwood Investments, snatched up the property for $21 million. The rapper initially bought the home for $57.3 million in 2021, only to strip it down to its bare bones in a weird attempt to turn it into a bomb shelter.
… After failing to sell the property at $53 million, a steep $14 million discount was offered before finally attracting a buyer. The deal is set to close on September 3, with plans for a $5 million restoration investment to bring the mansion back to its former glory.
DUA LIPA TO LAUNCH ICE CREAM LINE _ Chart-topping artist Dua Lipa is making the transition from singing to scooping with her reported foray into the ice cream business. The singer, who has already dabbled in the world of newsletters and podcasts, is said to be expanding her brand by launching a line of frozen desserts.
… Lipa has applied for a license to protect her name as a brand for marketing various ice cream products, including non-dairy and dairy options, ice cream cakes, milkshakes, and more. The exact launch date remains unknown.
J LO & BEN DIVORCE GETS MESSIER _ Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s divorce is making headlines again, and this time it’s all about the money. With no prenup in place, their assets acquired during the marriage are up for grabs, and it’s getting messy. One major asset at stake is Ben’s production company, Artists Equity, which he co-owns with his close friend, Matt Damon. This means Damon might be pulled into the divorce drama due to his stake in the company.
… As the couple navigates the division of assets, J Lo could be entitled to a share of profits from hit movies like “Air,” “Unstoppable,” and more produced by Artists Equity. On the other hand, Ben could have a financial interest in J Lo’s projects like “Atlas” and “Shotgun Wedding.”
KATE WINSLET TO STAR IN HULU SERIES ‘THE SPOT’ _ Kate Winslet is gearing up to star in The Spot for Hulu. The series will follow a successful surgeon (played by Winslet) and her schoolteacher husband as they grapple with dark secrets and hidden guilt surrounding a child’s hit-and-run death.
