Entertainment Tidbits

Ariana Grande announced Tuesday that she was “heartbroken” to miss the Brazilian premiere of Wicked: For Good in São Paulo. The singer and actor explained on Instagram that travel problems forced her to skip the event. Grande said she had to deplane because of a safety issue and could not depart until the next day. She added that her team tried every possible option, but none worked. (Story URL)

ABC has announced its 2025 holiday programming, featuring a wide range of specials, movies, and live events. Highlights include Kevin Costner’s The First Christmas, a Dancing With the Stars holiday special, and the CMA Country Christmas concert from Nashville hosted by Lauren Daigle and Jordan Davis. ABC caps the season with Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest. (Story URL)

Sydney Sweeney has responded to the discussion surrounding her American Eagle ad. Sweeney told GQ she “didn’t really see a lot of it,” explaining she was filming Euphoria at the time. She described the attention as “surreal” but said it “didn’t affect me one way or the other.” Sweeney explained her silence by saying, “When I have an issue that I want to speak about, people will hear.” (Story URL)

Several Miss Universe contestants walked out of a sashing ceremony in Bangkok after Thai executive Nawat Itsaragrisil insulted Miss Mexico, Fátima Bosch. The incident was streamed live on the Miss Universe Thailand Facebook page. Itsaragrisil, vice president for Asia and Oceania for the Miss Universe Organization, called Bosch “dumb” and “disrespectful” for missing a sponsor event. (Story URL)

Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott have officially finalized their divorce, nearly two years after separating. Court documents filed Monday show the actors reached a settlement in late October. The filing lists the case as “uncontested,” with Spelling requesting child and spousal support. Spelling filed for divorce in March 2024, citing June 17, 2023 as their separation date. (Story URL)

Peacock is developing a series adaptation of The Accomplice, starring and executive produced by Taraji P. Henson. The drama is based on the 2024 novel by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and Aaron Phillip Clark. Jackson will executive produce. The story follows a Texas Ranger pursuing a master thief who targets one of America’s richest families. Her investigation reveals a powerful conspiracy. (Story URL)

A visitor was arrested Sunday at Six Flags America after climbing the stairs of the closed Batwing roller coaster. The Maryland park, which permanently shut down that day, confirmed the man entered a restricted area before being stopped by security and taken into custody by police. Video posted on X showed the guest running up the 115-foot lift hill of the Batman-themed ride. (Story URL)