Celebrity Buzz with Glen Powell and Watson

The Barbie Dream Fest in Fort Lauderdale, Florida has drawn harsh criticism from attendees who paid up to $450 for tickets. The weekend event promised “interactive experiences” and “unforgettable experiences” but delivered sparse vendors, a small roller rink, and fake grass backdrops. Social media users compared it to Fyre Fest and the viral Willy Wonka disaster from 2024. (Story URL)

Mary Beth Hurt died Saturday at a Jersey City assisted living facility at age 79. Her husband, writer-director Paul Schrader, confirmed she had been battling Alzheimer’s disease since 2015. Hurt gained acclaim for her performances in Interiors, The World According to Garp, and Chilly Scenes of Winter. She earned three Tony nominations during her Broadway career. (Story URL)

The first trailer for HBO’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone TV series has shattered viewing records, accumulating over 277 million organic views across platforms within 48 hours. This makes it the most-watched trailer in HBO and HBO Max history. The upcoming series re-imagines J.K. Rowling’s seven-book saga, with each season focusing on one novel. (Story URL)

CBS has canceled two of its newer series, Watson and DMV, ending their short television runs. Watson, starring Morris Chestnut as Dr. John Watson, premiered in January of 2025 and will conclude after its second season. DMV was a workplace comedy set at the East Hollywood Department of Motor Vehicles, starring Harriet Dyer, Tim Meadows, and Tony Cavalero. (Story URL)

NBC has renewed Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, and Chicago Med for new seasons premiering fall 2026. The renewals bring Chicago Fire to its 15th season, Chicago PD to its 14th, and Chicago Med to its 12th. All three shows remain ratings powerhouses for NBC’s Wednesday night lineup, airing consecutively. The March 4 crossover event delivered season-high viewership for all series. (Story URL)

Glen Powell will voice Fox McCloud in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, marking a surprising crossover for the Nintendo character. Powell announced the casting Friday. The Top Gun: Maverick star joins returning voice actors Chris Pratt and Charlie Day as Mario and Luigi, plus Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Jack Black as Bowser, and Keegan-Michael Key as Toad. (Story URL)