Brittney Griner, a WNBA All-Star and two-time Olympic gold medalist, is set to release a memoir in spring 2024 detailing her experience of being arrested and incarcerated in Russia. Griner was arrested last year at the airport in Moscow on drug-related charges and detained for nearly 10 months, and is now ready to share her story. The memoir will provide an in-depth look into Griner's experience in Russia, and is sure to be an interesting read.
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Lucasfilm has announced a new direction for the Star Wars franchise, with a new film to be directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, an Academy Award-winning and International Emmy Award-winning director and journalist. The film will focus on Jedi Master Rey (Daisy Ridley) building a new Jedi order, and will draw on existing personalities and properties, while reflecting the role of animation in the series. This marks a new chapter for the beloved franchise, exploring themes of overcoming oppressive empires and battling impossible odds.
Millie Bobby Brown, star of Netflix's "Stranger Things," and Jake Bongiovi, son of rock legend Jon Bon Jovi, have announced their engagement after three years together. The couple posted photos on Instagram to share the news, which has since garnered over 4 million likes. Fans are eagerly awaiting the details of the couple's wedding, which is sure to be a star-studded event.
Al Jaffee, the legendary cartoonist best known for his work on Mad magazine, has passed away at the age of 99. He was renowned for his Fold-Ins and "Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions" features, which were beloved by readers. Jaffee was awarded the Reuben Award for Cartoonist of the Year in 2011 and was inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2015, and his legacy will live on in the pages of Mad magazine.
Hilary Swank has announced the arrival of her twins, a boy and a girl, on social media. The 48-year-old actress received well wishes from her famous friends, including Viola Davis and Debra Messing. Swank had announced her pregnancy in October and shared that it wasn't easy, but was worth it.
Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn have reportedly split after four years together, with Entertainment Tonight reporting that the split was not dramatic and occurred a few weeks ago. The couple had kept their relationship mostly private, only being photographed together publicly at the 2020 Golden Globe Awards, and Swift had given Alwyn a shoutout after winning the Grammy for Album of the Year. It is unclear what the future holds for the former couple, but fans are likely hoping for the best.
Two former teachers of Kanye West's Donda Academy in Simi Valley, California, have filed a lawsuit alleging discrimination and violation of state regulations, including providing only sushi for lunch, not having classes on the second floor, and not having janitors, medical staff, or following nutritional guidelines. The two women allege that they were the only Black women teaching at the school and were discriminated against by their wages being withheld or being improperly paid. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages and a jury trial.
Jeremy Renner, best known for his roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, was nearly killed in a New Year's Day snowplow accident that left him with 30-plus broken bones. In an exclusive interview, Renner discussed the incident, saying it was his mistake and he is now in a wheelchair recovering from the accident. Despite the trauma, Renner is determined to move forward and continue his work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, shifting the narrative of being victimized.