Amy Schumer announced that she and her husband, chef Chris Fischer, are divorcing after 7 years of marriage. “Chris and I have made the difficult decision to end our marriage after 7 years. We love each other very much and will continue to focus on raising our son,” Schumer wrote. She asked for privacy and described the split as “amicable and all love and respect.” (Story URL)
Abraham Quintanilla, father of late Tejano star Selena, has died at age 86. Quintanilla began his music career in 1956 with the group Los Dinos. He later left performing to raise a family with his wife, Marcella, before returning to guide Selena’s career. After Selena’s 1995 death, he produced the 1997 film Selena, starring Jennifer Lopez and Edward James Olmos. (Story URL)
Hailee Steinfeld and her husband, NFL quarterback Josh Allen, have announced they are expecting their first child. The couple shared the news Friday in a joint Instagram video showing Allen kissing Steinfeld’s bare belly as they stood together in the snow. The couple married May 31 in Santa Barbara after confirming their relationship in July 2024. (Story URL)
Fergie reunited with the Black Eyed Peas eight years after leaving the group. The singer shared photos on Instagram showing her with Will.i.am, Apl.de.ap, and Taboo. “Finally got to break bread and celebrate our milestone birthdays together,” she wrote. “What a special night with my brothers.” The Black Eyed Peas formed in 1995 and Fergie joined in 2002. (Story URL)
Google has removed several AI-generated videos featuring Disney-owned characters after receiving a cease and desist order from Disney. Disney sent the notice Wednesday, one day before announcing a $1 billion investment and licensing partnership with OpenAI. Disney CEO Bob Iger said that earlier talks with Google about the content had been unsuccessful. (Story URL)
Disney+ has decided not to continue with its planned TV series based on Louis Sachar’s novel Holes. The project had received a pilot order earlier this year but will not move forward. The 1998 novel, which earned a National Book Award and a Newbery Medal, inspired Disney’s 2003 film directed by Andrew Davis and starring Shia LaBeouf as Stanley Yelnats. (Story URL)
King Charles III says early diagnosis has enabled doctors to reduce his cancer treatment in the new year. In a recorded message aired on British TV Friday, the 77-year-old monarch urged people to use screening programs that can find cancer early. “Early diagnosis quite simply saves lives,” he said, adding that it allowed him to “continue leading a full and active life.” (Story URL)