Celebrity Buzz with Keanu Reeves and Baywatch

Keanu Reeves is attached to star in Maelstrom, a Netflix action film that was originally pitched in 1993. He replaces Reacher star Alan Ritchson, who dropped out. Director Jaume Collet-Serra, behind Netflix’s third most-viewed film ever, Carry-On, will helm the film. Reeves plays a Federal Marshall protecting an arms dealer’s fiancée during a hurricane. Story URL

Fox’s Baywatch reboot premieres January 6 at 9 p.m. Stephen Amell stars as a grown-up Hobie Buchannon, now a Baywatch Captain, whose world shifts when he discovers a daughter he never knew, played by Jessica Belkin. The 12-episode series also features Shay Mitchell, Livvy Dunne, Noah Beck, and a cameo from Megan Thee Stallion. McG directed the premiere. Story URL

Disney has renewed Coven Academy for a second season following strong ratings. The series became the No. 1 streaming series among teens 12-17 over premiere weekend. Season 1 has accumulated 20.3 million global hours on Disney+ and Hulu, plus 30 million hours on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. The show stars Malina Pauli Weissman and Malachi Barton. Story URL

Fox News hosts Sean Hannity and Ainsley Earhardt married over the weekend at Florida’s Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea in Palm Beach, where Hannity proposed in December 2024. The ceremony included family, friends, Fox executives, and government officials. President Trump hosted the couple’s rehearsal dinner at Mar-a-Lago the evening prior. Story URL

The star-studded Dolly Parton tribute special drew 4.74 million viewers on ABC and Disney+. The October 21st event featured performances from Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley, and others. The CMA, Belmont University, Disney, and Nashville tourism officials also announced a combined $1 million donation to Parton’s Imagination Library. Story URL

Instagram is testing horizontal videos up to 90 minutes long, targeting podcasters, comedians, and long-form creators. The feature lets viewers click a short Reel clip and watch the full video. Instagram VP Tessa Lyons says the goal is deeper content consumption, especially on TV screens. The platform is also testing episodic content through a separate Series feature. Story URL

Dictionary.com has named “maxxing” its 2026 word of the year. The term, used in phrases like “sleepmaxxing” and “proteinmaxxing,” reflects a growing cultural obsession with self-optimization. By August 2026, usage had surged 19 times its 2025 monthly average. Linguists say the suffix applies broadly and predict the term has lasting staying power. Story URL