Celebrity Buzz with Christina Applegate and Kathleen Kennedy

Christina Applegate says her condition is worsening following a multiple sclerosis misdiagnosis she received in 2021. On her MeSsy podcast, she revealed mobility so limited she couldn’t get out of bed. “It took 10 minutes just to sit my head up,” she said. Despite having no new diagnosis, Applegate vowed to continue the podcast and advocate for MS patients. Story URL

Crystal Harris, widow of Hugh Hefner, called Jon Lovitz “one of the biggest pervs” at the Playboy Mansion. Harris said Lovitz was there “all the time” and nicknamed him “the lurker.” Lovitz shrugged it off. “Any time tells me I’m No. 1, it’s a compliment,” he said. He also praised Hefner instead as “one of the nicest, most generous people I’ve ever met.” Story URL

Melanie Lynskey will lead and executive produce Mushroom Murders, a new Paramount+ limited series. The six-episode drama follows Erin Patterson, an Australian woman who allegedly served death cap mushrooms in beef wellingtons to her in-laws in 2023, killing three guests. The series spans the 97 days between the lunch and Patterson’s arrest. Story URL

Kathleen Kennedy, former Lucasfilm president, will head ceremonies and content for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, replacing Peter Rice, who departed for Netflix. Kennedy will oversee all four ceremonies, including the July 14 Olympic opening. LA28 chair Casey Wasserman called her “one of Hollywood’s all-time greats.” Rice will stay on as executive producer. Story URL

Phillip Andrew, known for playing Lunar Wolf Ranger on Power Rangers Wild Force, has undergone emergency surgery for a serious brain injury. His talent agency reports he is now awake and showing encouraging signs of improvement. Andrew’s team asks fans to respect the family’s privacy during recovery. He originally rose to fame in the 2002 series. Story URL

After nearly 37 years, Ernie Johnson is leaving Inside the NBA. The 70-year-old broadcaster says this season will be his last alongside Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley, and Kenny Smith. Health played a role, including bypass surgery 14 months ago. “It’s just time,” Johnson said. He will still appear on March Madness and other TNT and CBS projects. Story URL

Kevin Bleyer, a four-time Emmy Award-winning writer for The Daily Show, died Sunday in a rural Pennsylvania car crash. He was 54. Bleyer wrote over 1,000 episodes between 2006 and 2012 and also penned jokes for President Obama. His wife, Nella Vera, confirmed his death on Facebook. A celebration of life is planned in the coming months. Story URL

South Carolina police have closed their investigation into the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, ruling it accidental. The Heroes and Nashville star died in August, aged 36, from toxic levels of fentanyl, Xanax, and other drugs. Police stated the ruling followed the medical examiner’s report confirming a drug overdose. The DEA reportedly joined the probe. Story URL