Bronny James, 19, has been drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers, making him and LeBron James the first father-son duo to play in the NBA at the same time. He was selected as the 55th overall pick during the NBA draft on June 27th.
Sarah Michelle Gellar has joined Showtime’s Dexter prequel series, Original Sin, as his boss at Miami CSI. Set 15 years before the original series, the show follows a young Dexter Morgan as he becomes a “serial killer in-training.”
Richard Gadd, creator of the hit limited series Baby Reindeer, is collaborating with HBO and BBC on a new series called Lions. The 6-episode drama follows the strained relationship of two brothers over nearly 40 years.
Ex-Jackass star Bam Margera pleaded guilty to two counts of disorderly conduct and got six months probation for assaulting his brother and threatening family members in July 2023. He must also undergo random drug tests.
Jonathan Van Ness has addressed allegations of tension and toxic behavior on the set of Queer Eye, stating that the claims of him being “abusive” and having “rage issues” were “overwhelming untrue” and not “based in reality.”
Ricky Gervais announced a new tour, Ricky Gervais: Mortality, which runs through 2025 and culminates in a Netflix special. His last special, Armageddon, reached No. 1 on Netflix and got him the first Golden Globe for stand-up.
New court documents reveal that Michael Jackson was over $500 million in debt at the time of his death in 2009. The estate executors’ attorneys filed a petition detailing the challenges faced in managing his business affairs.
Prince Harry will receive the Pat Tillman Award For Service at the ESPY Awards. He’ll be recognized for his service in the British Armed Forces, including two tours in Afghanistan, and founding The Invictus Games Foundation.
K-pop group Seventeen has been appointed as UNESCO’s first-ever Goodwill Ambassador For Youth. During a ceremony held in Paris on Wednesday, they pledged a $1 million donation for UNESCO’s Global Youth Grant Scheme.
Rosario Dawson joined the voice cast of Netflix’s new Terminator: Zero anime series. The ensemble also includes Timothy Olyphant, Andre Holland, Ann Dowd & Sonoya Mizuno. The 8-episode series debuts August 29.
