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Chuck Russell, the director who transformed The Mask into a blockbuster comedy featuring Jim Carrey, has died at age 74. Known for launching acting careers and blending spectacle with humor, Russell directed horror sequels and action films across his four-decade career.

Bill Oddie, the Cambridge Footlights-trained comedian and member of 1970s trio The Goodies, died at 85. He later became a celebrated BBC naturalist and Springwatch presenter.

Tom Holland states some of his films are subpar and audiences shouldn’t watch them, contrasting with promotional efforts for projects he’s genuinely proud of.

Comedian Mary Beth Barone’s new Netflix special Galaxy Brain tackles political and social taboos with provocative humor. The special represents a major career milestone for Barone, who has recently gained prominence through television work and high-profile appearances.

Comedian and artist Joe Lycett’s first major solo exhibition opens at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, featuring mixed media works including a life-sized pink woolly mammoth and tributes to deceased figures.

Brian Daubney, a BBC writer and director known for Tomorrow’s World and Bellamy’s Britain, later founded communications consultancy Impart and worked to preserve Wilton’s Music Hall in east London.

Pop star Madison Beer and NFL quarterback Justin Herbert announced their engagement on social media, sharing photos of his proposal. The couple, aged 27 and 28, first became public in August 2025.

Noah Kahan objected to the White House using his song “American Cars” in a social media post, stating he would never approve of his music supporting the current administration.

Sony unveiled the trailer for “Jumanji: Open World,” the third installment of the action-comedy franchise, featuring the returning cast of Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black and Karen Gillan.

Olivia Wilde is directing the holiday comedy Naughty, starring Jennifer Aniston and Peter Dinklage, which she describes as her most ambitious project to date.

Evan Rachel Wood says she was not asked to return for Practical Magic 2, noting the sequel appears to deviate from its source material in ways that would not have justified bringing her character back.

Actor Eric Winter revealed that The Rookie cast filmed an alternate season finale in case the show was canceled, though the series was renewed for a ninth season in April.