Sia revealed the birth of her third child, Somersault Wonder Bernard, last year with her now-separated husband Daniel Bernard. The news was disclosed through divorce papers obtained by the AP after Sia filed, seeking sole custody of their child. Sia previously adopted two 18-year-old boys back in 2019 and expressed interest in foster parenting. (COS)
Aubrey Plaza and Jeff Baena were already separated before Baena’s suicide in January, as indicated by a recent Los Angeles County Medical Examiner report. The couple, known for their long relationship and secret marriage in 2021, faced marital struggles leading up to Baena’s suicide. Plaza and Baena’s family released a statement requesting privacy. (THR)
Brett Goldstein’s first stand-up special, The Second Best Night of Your Life, will premiere on HBO in April and stream on HBO Max. The Ted Lasso star’s debut special marks his first formal release after years of being a stand-up comic and actor. “I’m so excited to do my first special, not on TV but on HBf**kingO!” he said in a statement. (Variety)
Pete Davidson has reportedly started dating model Elsie Hewitt. The couple was spotted kissing on a romantic beach retreat recently. Hewitt has been previously connected to other stars like Jason Sudeikis, Benny Blanco, and Ryan Phillippe, while Davidson most recently dated actress Chase Sui Wonders briefly in 2023. (People)
Film critic Richard Roeper is leaving the Chicago Sun-Times after a 37-year career. Taking a buyout, he says he remains committed to reviewing films and TV shows on various platforms, including his podcast. Roeper famously co-hosted At The Movies with Roger Ebert from 2008 through 2008 following the death of Gene Siskel. (THR)
School Spirits, featuring Peyton List, was renewed for a third season on Paramount+ set to premiere in 2026. In the second season, Maddie (List) remains trapped in the afterlife, aware of her fate, as she endeavors to bring together her friends from both the spirit realm and the living world to regain the life that was taken from her. (Deadline)
Filmmaker Carl Rinsch faces charges for misusing $11 million from Netflix intended for his sci-fi series, White Horse. Allegations include spending funds on personal luxury expenses rather than series development. Rinsch’s indictment outlines wire fraud, money laundering, and other charges carrying potential lengthy prison sentences. (Complex)
Audiences globally express a desire for more comedies and thrillers in theaters, per a survey by the Global Cinema Foundation. Lack of appealing films was cited as the top reason for not frequenting cinemas more. 72% agreeing that going to a movie in a theater is a good value for the money. 55% said they wanted more action movies. (Variety)
