Sydney Sweeney has responded to backlash around her 2025 American Eagle ‘Great Jeans’ campaign, saying she stands “against hate and divisiveness.” She told People she was “honestly surprised by the reaction” to the ads and regrets staying silent earlier: “My silence…has only widened the divide.” A registered Republican as of June 2024, Sweeney said she tries to “bring people together.” (Story URL)
Meghan Markle emailed her estranged father, Thomas Markle, after learning he had an emergency leg amputation in the Philippines. A report claimed that Thomas, 81, said he was “confused” by the claim and insisted he had not heard from her, but People insists Meghan did, has called several hospitals to locate him, and sought advice from his acquaintances on how best to reach him as he recovers. (Story URL)
Matthew Lillard addressed Quentin Tarantino’s recent comments saying that he didn’t “care for” Lillard, as well as actors Owen Wilson and Paul Dano. Lillard told fans the criticism was “humbling and it hurts.” He added that such remarks “hurt your feelings” and “it fu-king sucks,” noting, “You wouldn’t say that to Tom Cruise.” Tarantino had also called Dano the “weakest male actor in SAG.” (Story URL)
Billy McFarland, known for the failed Fyre Festival, successfully held a live event called PHNX in Honduras on Saturday. The festival featured real performances by French Montana, Bobby Shmurda, and Slim Jxmmi. Attendance was low, with only a few hundred people. A $6.99 livestream drew about 100 viewers at its peak. Technical issues, including two power outages, interrupted some sets. (Story URL)
Paramount+ has ordered a third season of Taylor Sheridan’s hit drama Landman, starring Billy Bob Thornton. The streamer announced the renewal Friday as the West Texas oil series continues its record-breaking second season. The Nov. 16 premiere drew 9.2 million global views within days, marking the biggest debut in Paramount+ history. Season one averaged 15.8 million viewers. (Story URL)
Keith Urban and Jennifer Lopez are prompting speculation about a possible new romance. Both recently ended high-profile relationships—Lopez finalized her divorce from Ben Affleck earlier this year, while Kidman filed for divorce from Urban in late September after 19 years of marriage. Sources say Lopez’s empathy has resonated with Urban. The two first met as judges on American Idol. (Story URL)
Frank Gehry, the celebrated architect behind some of the world’s most imaginative buildings, has died at 96. A rep from Gehry Partners LLP said he passed away Friday at his Santa Monica home after a brief respiratory illness. Gehry designed landmarks including the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, The Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, and Berlin’s DZ Bank Building. (Story URL)
