Entertainment Tidbits

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have officially reached a divorce settlement, nearly five months after Lopez filed in August. The settlement included the restoration of Lopez’s last name to “Lopez” and a lack of any spousal support.

Abbie Stockard, a 22-year-old nursing student from Alabama, was crowned Miss America during a pageant in Orlando. The event featured 51 contestants from across the US, judged by notable figures like Carl Lewis & Gabi Butler.

Tubi, Fox’s ad-supported streaming platform, has reached over 97 million monthly active users, up from 78 million in mid-2024. It streamed over 10 billion hours in 2024. Tubi is now offering over 275,000 movies and TV episodes.

James Lee Williams, popular drag queen The Vivienne from RuPaul’s Drag Race, has passed away at the age of 32. The cause of death has not been disclosed, but authorities indicated that there were no suspicious circumstances.

Naomi Osaka and rapper Cordae have ended their relationship after several years together. Osaka announced the split on Instagram, expressing no hard feelings. The tennis star welcomed their daughter Shai back in July of 2023.

Two-thirds of TV viewers prefer cheaper ad-supported options like Prime Video and Netflix expansions, with 66% choosing ad-supported plans over ad-free ones: especially younger viewers. Acceptance of live TV ads also increased.

Disney has announced a surprise deal to bundle Hulu+ Live TV with Fubo streaming services, in which Disney will become a 70% owner of Fubo Streaming. The combined subscriber base of the two services will stand at 6.2 million.

Emilio Echevarría, known for his roles in Amores Perros and the James Bond film Die Another Day, has passed away at the age of 80. The character actor started his career in finance before transitioning to acting in his early 30s.