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Less than a year after announcing their relationship, Billie Eilish and The Neighbourhood’s lead singer, Jesse Rutherford, have reportedly broken up, according to Page Six.

“We can confirm Billie and Jesse did split amicably and remain good friends,” Eilish’s representative apparently told the publication today.

The piece also notes that the pair had not been seen publicly since their Coachella appearance together last month. Eilish went on to attend the Met Gala alone, as rumors swirled at an afterparty when she was spotted with actress Ava Capri.

Eilish’s team also told Page Six that any cheating allegations are “false.”

Upon the breakup news, Eilish’s fans are, for the most part, celebrating — “FINALLY,” one fan wrote. The couple has faced quite a bit of heat for their ten-year age gap, as Rutherford appeared at Eilish’s 21st birthday party in December and had reportedly known her since she was a teenager.

“I managed to get my way to a point in my life where I not only was known by a person that I thought was the hottest f*ckin’ f*cker alive, but pulled his ass,” she previously shared in an interview with Vanity Fair.

“I want my sister to be happy and safe and she is a 21-year-old adult perfectly entitled to make her own life decisions,” Eilish’s brother Finneas said, also defended her on the matter.

After just one week of swapping pens for picket line signs, the WGA Writer’s Strike is already hitting Hollywood where it hurts most: its bank account.

The guild’s negotiating committee sent a letter to its members this week titled “The Cost of Settling” outlining how badly this unionized protest is going for studios and streamers like Disney, Warner Bros., and Netflix. According to the WGA, the strike is costing California’s economy (read: Hollywood) over $30 million per day. Most of that is thanks to the strike shutting down production on big-budget projects, forcing networks and studios to scramble planned Fall TV lineups.

But what’s really sad — other than the idea of a “strike proof” TV schedule filled with reality game show competitions, Abbott Elementary reruns, and something called The Golden Bachelor, a show we’re desperately hopping is a canine-centric version of ABC’s polyamorous dating series — is the knowledge that studios would rather lose more money denying writers a living wage than, we don’t know, pay them what they’re worth and just move the f*ck on.

In all, the WGA is asking for updated terms that would cost studios $429 million per year, which sounds like a lot until you realize these companies are making billions from the work of a few thousand employees. The guild broke down what their new proposed contract would cost each studio and the numbers make this whole thing seem even more ridiculous. For Disney, a company that makes $82 billion annually, writers are asking for $75 million, less than .01 percent of their gross profits. In fact, the highest cost percentage of revenue a studio would incur would happen over at Netflix, where writers are asking for $68 million of the streamer’s $31 billion profits. That percentage? Just .214 percent.

The letter sent to WGA members ends by claiming studios are “risking significant continued disruption in the coming weeks and months that would far outweigh the costs of settling,” hinting that the strike could last for some time — which would end up costing these companies even more money while the rest of us have to endure more Judge Steve Harvey episodes.

(Via Deadline)

Rootin’ tootin’ Lauren Boebert, who is a big “family values” proponent, genuinely shocked some people when she filed for divorce from her husband of 20 years, Jayson Boebert. They’re expecting their first grandchild together soon, after all, and are raising four sons together. News of Boebert’s legal move arrived this week, and word quickly surfaced about a process server’s account of events when Jayson received papers.

According to Mesa County documents viewed by The Denver Post and The Daily Beast, the process server relayed how Jayson was drinking “a large glass of beer” and cleaning a gun upon the server’s arrival. The server reportedly claimed that Jayson “was extremely angry” and specified that this happened “[o]nce he learned that he was being served with Dissolution of Marriage papers.” As well, the papers reportedly mentioned that he let the dogs out.

Jayson was blindsided by the filing, and he told The Daily Beast how devastated he was but insists that he never said “anything bad” to the server. He has, however, received the reputation of being hothead due to a 2022 911 call, in which a neighbor claimed that Jayson was “running over my mailbox right now” and was “probably drunk.”

Lauren is now stepping up to defend Jason. In a lengthy tweet, she declared that Jayson has been “falsely accused of things he didn’t do.” The congresswoman added, “The stories reported about the process server, and even Jayson running over a mailbox are a complete lie.” She further tweeted that Jayson wouldn’t have been cleaning a gun as stated, and “he certainly doesn’t drink beer out of a glass, just as much as he doesn’t drink Bud Light.”

She had to get another Bud Light dig in for good measure, and the part about the glass is an detail to stress, too.

Boebert further declared that their home security camera would prove that dogs were already outside the home when the server arrived. And she reiterated that “[o]ur divorce is a private matter, but the misrepresentations must be addressed.”

Previously in Boebert’s 2022 memoir, My American Life, she reportedly wrote (while referencing the incident when Jayson exposed himself in a bowling alley and via the Colorado Sun) that Jayson “needed the alcohol and anger management classes” that were required when he accepted a plea deal.

(Via Lauren Boebert on Twitter, Colorado Sun & The Daily Beast)

NewJeans has already splashed onto the scene with their massive single, “OMG.” Now, one of the K-Pop group’s members, Danielle, is stepping out on her own for the soundtrack of the massive The Little Mermaid live-action blockbuster.

While star Halle Bailey previously shared her take on the classic “Part Of Your World” song, Danielle’s version is also included as part of the Disney movie’s upcoming album. She will also reportedly dub the Korean version of the film in Bailey’s place.

Danielle appears in an accompanying music video, performing the cover in Korean. The video includes shots of the musician in a glittery blue sea-themed outfit and some footage from the film. Halfway through, the black backdrop behind her transforms into a world of beautiful colors — fitting with the hopeful, dreamy nature of the track.

“Danielle will take on the role of Ariel and showcase a new side of herself by dubbing and singing for [the film’s] original soundtrack,” Walt Disney Company Korea shared in a statement, according to Soompi.” We expect that Danielle, who is similar in age with and whose cheerful image resembles that of Ariel in the film, will bring out the charm of teenage girl Ariel who is bubbly and full of curiosity.”

The movie hits theaters on May 26.

Check out Danielle performing “Part Of Your World” for The Little Mermaid above.

The San Antonio Spurs won the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft on Tuesday night, and right away, it became clear what the team was going to do when the big night rolls around next month. Barring the shock of all shocks, San Antonio will select French star Victor Wembanyama, making him the latest potentially franchise-altering No. 1 pick for the team.

After the Draft’s order was set, Wembanyama (who seemed incredibly happy that the ping pong balls bounced San Antonio’s way) made clear that he believed this was what the French people wanted, as the Spurs have had plenty of success over the years with high-profile basketball players from the country. One of them is Tony Parker, who took to Twitter on Wednesday morning and expressed that he’s proud of Wembanyama. As an added bonus, he added a picture of a young Wemby wearing his jersey from his time in San Antonio.

Wembanyama posted the same picture on his Instagram Story.

Unsurprisingly, Parker and Wembanyama have a relationship that go beyond their upcoming shared experience as members of the Spurs. Before Wembanyama joined his current team in France, he suited up for ASVEL, which is owned by Parker. Last year, he expressed optimism about what Wembanyama will achieve, telling the French media, “The most important thing for Wembanyama is that he stays healthy. If he does, he’ll be the no.1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft and change the franchise he goes to. I wish him a Tim Duncan-like career.” Time will tell if he has a career similar to Duncan, but from the jump, the two will be able to bond over being the No. 1 overall pick to San Antonio in common.

If you can’t get enough of Selena Gomez, you’re about to see a whole lot more of her on your television screen. In addition to the upcoming third season of Only Murders In The Building, which premieres on Hulu on August 8, Gomez has inked a deal with Food Network for two new series, according to Variety.

The deal reportedly includes a “celebration-focused series” which is set to debut later this year during the holiday season.

Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, Gomez pulled in a lot of viewers with her cooking show, Selena + Chef, which featured Gomez learning a variety of recipes remotely, as she communicated with several notable chefs.

In another upcoming series, reportedly premiering in 2024, Gomez will actually visit the homes of the chefs, rather than communicate via video chat.

“The holidays are always huge for Food Network, reaching nearly 60M P2+ viewers, and having Selena kicking off the nearly 100 hours of new and returning holiday programming will certainly make this coming season one to celebrate,” said Kathleen Finch, Warner Bros. Discovery’s chairman and chief content officer US Networks, during the upfront presentation today in New York City.

At the time of writing, there is no word yet as to whether or not Selena + Chef has been renewed for a fifth season on Max.

The first major move to occur in the aftermath of the Philadelphia 76ers‘ loss in the playoffs came on Tuesday morning. The team opted to part ways with head coach Doc Rivers, marking the end of a three-year stint in the City of Brotherly Love that saw plenty of wins in the regular season but an inability to make it past the conference semis, which has been an issue for the franchise in recent years.

Stephen A. Smith reported that Joel Embiid wasn’t happy with the decision to fire Rivers, and on Wednesday, Sixers executive Daryl Morey confirmed that the league MVP was caught off guard by the move.

“They had a strong relationship,” Morey said. “I have to make tough calls all the time with trades. Joel was disappointed in … some of it was he didn’t know the player we were getting in the trade, it ended up helping us. But he was disappointed in the players who went out. I think it’s natural to be very close with the people in the locker room, he was very close with coach Rivers. And yeah, he was shocked about the change and it’s my job to help convince him that the new coach is someone that he’ll have a great relationship with, as well.”

In the aftermath of the team’s Game 7 loss to the Boston Celtics earlier this week, Embiid was asked about Rivers coming back next season, and made clear that he was in his coach’s corner.

“I thought he’s done a fantastic job,” Embiid said, per SI. “He came in, I think we’ve gotten better over the years. I thought he’s done a great job. I don’t make the decisions. I think he should be fine. We got a great relationship, and you look at the way he handled the whole situation that we had a year or two ago. I thought he kept the team afloat. He’s been a great leader for all of us. A great motivator.”

A recent poll shows that 61 percent of GOP primary voters want Donald Trump to be the Republican nominee in 2024. Only one other potential candidate — Florida’s Disney-feuding governor Ron DeSantis, who still hasn’t announced if he’s running — is above 10 percent, while four others are polling higher than two percent. Of that Connor Roy-like quartet, Mike Pence is doing the “best” with six percent. Someone is ready to reclaim the White House!

But first, the regular human former vice president took a trip to Dunkin.

There’s a lot to take in here. Pence is alone in the photo, for instance; there’s not a Dunkin employee handing him a surprisingly good breakfast sandwich, or even a line. As someone who grew up in the northeast, I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a Dunkin this empty. Also, read the tweet closely: “I heard New Hampshire and America run on @dunkindonuts, had to check it out for myself.”

Is this Pence’s first time at a Dunkin???

There are over 9,000 Dunkin locations in the United States, including dozens in Pence’s home state of Indiana, but he didn’t feel compelled to “check it out” until now. It’s amazing he made it out of New Hampshire alive after asking for “one Dunkin, please.” My working theory: he’s too busy praying with Mother in the morning to make a coffee run. Whatever the explanation, Pence’s staged attempt at being One Of The Guys is not convincing anyone.

Vin Diesel recently teased that Fast X is actually the first installment in a three-part finale for the Fast and Furious films, and that bit of news might start to feel like more than a threat than a reward.

As the first reviews for Fast X start racing in, it’s becoming clear that critics aren’t entirely blown away with the tenth film in a series that surprisingly pivoted from street racers stealing DVD players to Marvel-esque blockbusters rife with international espionage and bombastic CGI action sequences. While that formula has worked pretty great so far, it’s apparently starting to run out of gas in Fast X, even with the addition of Jason Momoa’s Dante.

Momoa is frequently cited as the highlight of Fast X, but the mileage varies on just how much his performance can carry a franchise that’s starting to move more like a “clunker” than a high-octane machine.

You can see what the critics are saying below:

Mike Ryan, Uproxx:

One of the biggest problems with Fast X is it feels like Fast 9 just came out. If you recall, it was finished before the pandemic, but delayed until theaters were consistently open again. (I remember being at the 2020 Super Bowl in Miami and Fast 9 had a big presence there promoting the movie. It wouldn’t actually come out until June of 2021.) But the thing about Fast 9, it did kind of feel like the first big movie to be released after the pandemic started. I couldn’t help but enjoy myself. Now it’s less than two years later and here we are again. These movies are like eating a very rich dessert. They kind of need to be properly spaced out or you start not feeling too great.

Peter Dubrege, Variety:

By now, this franchise is a well-oiled money machine, something between a feature-length car commercial (you’re gonna want to buy that electric DeLorean prototype) and a “don’t try this at home” public safety announcement. Still, calling it the first part of a finale feels like little more than a marketing gimmick. While Hollywood’s highest-octane franchise shows no signs of slowing, it was crazy reckless to give the green light to such a clunker.

Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter:

Momoa, it turns out, is one of the best things to ever happen to the franchise. He’s the best villain by far (not to mention that he does many of his own stunts) and thoroughly steals the film with his delightfully unhinged portrayal of Dante, who interrupts his nefarious activities to inform the ever-macho Dom that his “carpet matches the drapes.” Momoa is not exactly an actor associated with lightness, but here he practically dances the role as much as acts it, taking such frenetically gleeful delight in his character’s sadistic taunting that you practically root for him even when he threatens to destroy the Vatican. He gives the impression of having huffed nitrous oxide before every take. Dante makes the Joker look like a depressive, and he’s so damn entertaining that he lifts the series to new heights.

Scott Phillips, Forbes:

After reveling in the adrenaline rush of Top Gun: Maverick in May 2022, it’s hard to watch Fast X without laughing at the ineptitude filling the screen. The entire cast with the exception of Jason Momoa (Aquaman) sleepwalks through the film. The film sags every time he disappears from screen. Is everyone else bored? Or simply playing it far too earnest for a film this ridiculous?

Dan Jolin, Empire:

If we’re supposed to treat Fast X as Infinity War on wheels, Dante doesn’t convince as a muscle-car Thanos. He spends much of his time perched in a high place with an impossibly good view, remote-controlling vehicles while cackling like a chunky Joker, dressed in a style reminiscent of Everything Everywhere’s Jobu Tupaki and pulling off ballet poses. Momoa’s commitment to unhinged flamboyance almost works, but for the most part he’s just flummoxingly irksome.

Todd McCarthy, Deadline:

With its seemingly inexhaustible supply of madly amusing action, this high-octane extravaganza attempts, and not infrequently succeeds, in obliterating any resistance with its disarming, outrageous and self-aware injections of often-hilarious camp. It’s a sometimes jaw-dropping ride that circles the globe in its never-ending search for fresh locations and ways to up the cinematic ante; in the process, it’s able to break down and prevail over its fundamental ludicrousness. It cost a bloody a fortune (reportedly over $300 million) but will make an even bigger one.

Katie Rife, Polygon:

Fast X suffers from the same condition as latter-day MCU movies, where it’s so laden with internal mythology that it feels more like homework than popcorn entertainment. “The days when one man behind the wheel of a car can make a difference are done,” Aimes soberly informs Dom in the buildup to the film’s fiery, physics-defying action climax, which naturally involves one man behind the wheel of a car. Aimes is meant to be wrong in his prediction, and wrong-headed for even thinking it. But the days when a goofy, overstated line like that is enough to keep audiences coming back to this franchise may be waning, too.

Nick Schager, The Daily Beast:

Fast X features no flights to the stars, nor similar instances of heroes doing ridiculous things like redirecting fired rockets with their bare hands à la Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in The Fate of the Furious. Nonetheless, there’s plenty of preposterousness to be found in this sequel, which barely revs to life when indulging in automotive mayhem and outright stalls every time its human characters open their mouths. No matter which cliché you choose—the series is running out of gas/spinning its wheels/stuck in neutral—Dom and company’s latest exploits are perhaps their most exhaustingly “extreme” to date, not to mention their dimmest.

Fast X races into theaters on May 19.

James Harden can become an unrestricted free agent this summer if he declines the player option in his contract with the Philadelphia 76ers for 2023-24. It seems a foregone conclusion that this is going to happen, as the soon-to-be 34-year-old presumably has one more big payday left before Father Time fully catches up to him.

Harden has spoken a lot this year about the financial and basketball sacrifices he made to help facilitate this past year’s Sixers squad, and apparently, he’d like to get some of that stuff back in his next deal. According to Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report, Harden is going to try and get a long-term deal that will keep him under contract for four years. And there, there are other important things Harden wants.

The Houston Rockets have long been a rumored destination, but sources say Harden will only entertain suitors that present a competitive roster and the basketball freedom for the star to be himself, sources say.

A reunion with the Rockets has been mentioned as a possibility for months, and Harden has never explicitly shot them down. And while it stands to reason that he’d be given free rein to be himself with the team, Harden said after the Sixers were eliminated from the playoffs that he wants a chance to compete, and Houston has struggled to do that in recent years. The team also missed out on the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft and wouldn’t be able to pair Harden with Victor Wembanyama, which would have really helped them compete sooner rather than later.

As for Philadelphia, the team has made clear its desire to bring him back. The team has already begun making major moves after it was knocked out of the Eastern Conference Semifinals by the Boston Celtics, as Doc Rivers was let go on Tuesday. In the aftermath of the team’s loss in Game 7, Harden was asked about his relationship with Rivers and said it was “ok.”