The Oscars will introduce a new category for Best Stunt Design, launching at the 100th Academy Awards in 2027. Director and producer David Leitch (John Wick, Deadpool 2, The Fall Guy) is credited for leading the push for this recognition of the stunt community’s work. Rules for eligibility and voting will be announced in 2027. (COS)
Eric Dane announced he has been diagnosed with ALS, a rare degenerative disease affecting nerve cells. Despite the diagnosis, he remains grateful for his family’s support and intends to continue working on the set of Euphoria. Dane is also known for roles in Grey’s Anatomy, Charmed, Marley & Me, and many more. (COS)
Netflix’s upcoming Pride and Prejudice series has cast Emma Corrin as Elizabeth Bennet, Olivia Colman as Mrs. Bennet, and Jack Lowden as Mr. Darcy. The six-part series will begin production in the U.K. this year. (Variety)
AMC Networks will release Gold Rush, a sports docuseries on the San Francisco 49ers‘ dominance in the 1980s and ’90s. Executive produced by Tom Brady and featuring key players like Jerry Rice and Joe Montana, the series will showcase unseen NFL Films footage and examine the team’s impact on the NFL and the Bay Area. (THR)
Prada has acquired Versace for $1.39 billion, combining two luxury fashion giants. Prada aims to uphold Versace’s bold aesthetic and legacy while expanding its platform and competing against the top French brands. (Wrap)
SNL alum Cecily Strong welcomed her first child, a baby girl, with her fiancé. In an emotional Instagram post, Strong shares details about her daughter’s personality and birth experience, expressing exhaustion and gratitude. (EW)
Steve Guttenberg, Jana Kramer, and Rachel Stubington will star in Lifetime’s film Kidnapped by a Killer: The Heather Robinson Story. The movie depicts the true story of Heather Robinson, who was kidnapped as a baby and raised by the family of a convicted serial killer. The movie is set to premiere on Saturday, June 7th. (Deadline)
