German actor Udo Kier, known for his work with Andy Warhol, Lars von Trier and Madonna, died Sunday in Palm Springs, his partner Delbert McBride confirmed. He was 81. Director Gus Van Sant introduced Kier to U.S. audiences with My Own Private Idaho in 1991. Kier also collaborated with von Trier on Breaking the Waves, Dogville and Melancholia. (Story URL)
President Trump reportedly asked Paramount to revive the Rush Hour film series if the studio wins the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery. Semafor said Trump “personally pressed” Paramount owners the Ellison family, who are his friends, to prioritize a new installment. Warner Bros. Discovery is currently the target of bids from Netflix, Comcast, and Paramount. (Story URL)
Social media influencer Sara Burnett says she left a showing of Wicked: For Good with her children after feeling uncomfortable with certain scenes. In a November 23rd Instagram post, Burnett wrote that she and her family “LOVE theatre & musicals” but objected to “men sexually taking off women’s clothing” and lyrics about “laying in bed together.” (Story URL)
Andy Cohen caused a lighthearted mishap on Monday while co-hosting Today with Jenna & Friends. The 57-year-old Bravo host was presenting a segment featuring young holiday bakers when he accidentally dropped several cupcakes made by 14-year-old Finlay from Virginia. Producers groaned as Cohen quickly apologized, saying, “Oh, shoot! Sorry.” (Story URL)
Olivia Yacé of Côte d’Ivoire has stepped down as Miss Universe Africa and Oceania, days after finishing in the top five at Miss Universe 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. In a Nov. 24 Instagram post, Yacé said she was resigning “with a heart full of gratitude and profound respect,” citing her commitment to values of respect, dignity, excellence, and equal opportunity. (Story URL)
Burt Meyer, the toy designer behind Lite-Brite and Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots, has died at age 99. His son, Steve Meyer, confirmed his death on Oct. 30 to The New York Times. Burt also developed Mouse Trap, Toss Across, Pretty Pretty Princess, and Catch Phrase. He is survived by three children, six grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. (Story URL)
Rupert Grint says he wrote a letter to Alastair Stout, the actor cast as Ron Weasley in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series. Grint said the note wished Stout “all the best” and symbolically “passed the baton.” The British actor, who first played Ron at age 11, called it “quite strange to have the cycle happening again” but said he was curious about the new version. (Story URL)
