Celebrity

Miley Cyrus performed her first full set in four years on Oct. 16, opening a two-night sold-out run at the Hollywood Bowl. The concerts fulfilled her longtime ambition to play the iconic venue and were promoted around her latest album, Bass Persuades.

Dean Norris and Anna Gunn shared tributes to former Breaking Bad co-star R.J. Mitte after the actor died by suicide at 34 in Brownsville, Texas. Mitte was best known for playing Walter “Flynn” White Jr. on the AMC drama.

Paul McCartney raised concerns with director Sam Mendes that Paul Mescal appears noticeably shorter than Harris Dickinson in the upcoming four Beatles films. McCartney, portrayed by Mescal opposite Dickinson’s John Lennon, insisted the bandmates were the same height, apart from Ringo Starr being slightly smaller.

Comedian Axel Åhman will star as Staffan, a theater audience services employee who returns as a ghost, in Warner Bros. International Television Production Finland’s upcoming dark comedy series “Body in the Closet.”

Antonio Banderas will star as Hernán Cortés in Cortés, a historical feature currently in production in Paris from AI-focused Utopai Studios. Paul Mignot directs from a screenplay by Nicholas Kazan, with Utopai and Ex Machina Studios co-producing and co-financing.

Michael Douglas revealed that he transported marijuana across the country in Italian leather suitcases from his father, Kirk Douglas, to help cover college expenses. Appearing on “Real Time with Bill Maher” to promote his memoir “One Helluva Ride,” he also pushed back against the “nepo baby” label.

A24 and Square Peg are negotiating an adaptation of Emma Cline’s bestselling 2023 novel The Guest, with Sadie Sink in talks to star and produce. Lorene Scafaria is also in discussions to direct the project, which centers on a calculating grifter navigating the Hamptons.

Matthew Lillard said his career downturn after “Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed” forced his family to sell their home and cars, downsize and adopt a more affordable lifestyle. He added that the sequel provided his biggest paycheck and helped him survive the difficult period.

André Holland has joined Universal’s Miami Vice ’85 alongside Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler, with details of his character under wraps. Joseph Kosinski will direct the mid-1980s Miami-set film from Dan Gilroy’s screenplay.

Michael Douglas criticized the “nepo baby” label on the “Smartless” podcast, arguing that parents help their children enter their professions in many industries. The “Wall Street” actor, whose father was Kirk Douglas, said the term “really pisses” him off.

John Leguizamo says he had accepted terms to play Vulture in Spider-Man: Homecoming before the studio asked him to relinquish the role for Michael Keaton. The actor also discussed playing Eumaeus in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey and praised the film’s non-traditional casting.

Kim Kardashian says she and Ye have found common ground in guiding their daughter North West’s growing music career, with both parents approving her projects. Kardashian is also limiting opportunities to help the 13-year-old manage her pace and preserve her childhood.

Taylor Swift joined Saturday Night Live host Dakota Johnson during her opening monologue, delivering the punchline to a comedy bit about Johnson’s history of dating musicians. The appearance reunited Swift with Johnson after the actress appeared in the “Patient Zero” music video.

Annabelle Wallis says she believes a controversial Harvard personality study affected teenage Ted Kaczynski, the central question explored in Netflix’s Unabomber. Wallis, who plays Christiana Morgan opposite Russell Crowe’s Henry Murray, also discusses a potential reunion with filmmaker James Wan and Peaky Blinders what-ifs.

Aaron Sorkin said he never expected Jesse Eisenberg to decline reprising Mark Zuckerberg in “The Social Reckoning,” despite personally outlining reasons for his return. Sorkin claimed money is a “disincentive” for Eisenberg, while Jeremy Strong will instead play the Facebook founder in the 2026 follow-up to “The Social Network.”

Mary Louise Weller, who played sorority queen Mandy Pepperidge in the 1978 comedy Animal House, died October 1 after a brief illness. She was 79, one day shy of her 80th birthday.

Kathleen Turner responded to Michael Douglas’ memoir revelation that they began a private relationship while filming 1984’s Romancing the Stone. Turner dismissed the fuss over events from 40 years ago, said she loves Douglas and added that she looks forward to enjoying One Helluva Ride.

Olivier Martinez has petitioned for a temporary restraining order against ex-wife Halle Berry and is seeking sole custody of their 12-year-old son, Maceo, alleging that Berry physically abused him during a Sept. 26 incident. The allegation has not been established as fact, and the parents have been ordered into confidential custody mediation.

Jennifer Lawrence will star in The Flood, a science-fiction thriller written, directed and produced by Zach Cregger for Warner Bros.’ New Line division. Production is due to begin in Europe in early 2027 ahead of a theatrical release on August 11, 2028.

Lady A singer Charles Kelley revealed he has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare blood cancer, after unexplained rib fractures prompted further testing. Kelley said he feels hopeful about treatment and plans to continue making music and performing when possible.

“SNL U.K.” has named Danny Dyer, James Norton and Cynthia Erivo as hosts for its next three Season 2 episodes. Dyer will host Oct. 10 with Sasha Keable, Norton will follow Oct. 17 with the Streets, and Erivo will lead the Oct. 24 show with Blossoms.