Celebrity Buzz with Jamie Lee Curtis and Peobo Bryson
Peabo Bryson has suffered a stroke and is receiving medical treatment. The 75-year-old R&B singer is best known for Disney duets “Beauty and the Beast” with Celine Dion and “A Whole New World” with Regina Belle, both Oscar-winning songs. Bryson’s family requests privacy during this personal time while welcoming thoughts and prayers from fans. Story URL
Frankie Valli has canceled the rest of his 2026 tour to focus on his health. The 92-year-old Four Seasons singer announced the decision Friday. “I’m looking forward to getting healthy and seeing you all again soon,” he said. “Thank you for all your good wishes.” His rep insisted Valli is not retiring from touring and plans to return when his health improves. Story URL
Love Island USA has removed cast member Vasana Montgomery after old videos showed her using a racial slur.The show dismissed a contestant for the same reason last season. The reality series returns to Peacock on June 2. In one clip, Montgomery uses the n-word while playing an arcade game. In another, she raps along to a song containing the word. Story URL
Jamie Lee Curtis announced the death of her older sister, actress Kelly Lee Curtis, known for roles in The Sentinel, Magic Sticks, and The Devil’s Daughter. “She passed away this morning. In her home. In nature. At peace,” Jamie Lee wrote on social media Saturday. Kelly and Jamie Lee were daughters of late Hollywood icons Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh. Story URL
A federal judge in Washington, DC, has ruled that Donald Trump’s name must be taken off the Kennedy Center. Judge Casey Cooper said it has 14 days to remove Trump’s name from signs and its website. Cooper also stopped plans to close the venue for renovations, calling the Board’s vote “ill-informed and seemingly preordained.” Trump plans to appeal. Story URL
Former Alaskan Bush People cast member Matt Brown has been found dead in Washington state at age 42. His brother, Bear Brown, added that their brother, Noah Brown, helped recover the body and confirmed the identification. Days earlier, Bear had voiced concern that Matt might have taken his own life after witnesses reported seeing him near the river. Story URL
Ronald LaPread, a founding member and former bassist of The Commodores, has died at age 75 in Auckland after a “sudden medical event.” He had lived in New Zealand for about 40 years. LaPread helped form The Commodores in the late 1960s and performed with the group from 1970 to 1986, contributing to “Brick House,” “Three Times a Lady,” and “Easy.” Story URL

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