Celebrity Buzz with Carson Daly, Pete Davidson, and Nicolas Hoult

Carson Daly has been named co-anchor of NBC’s Saturday Today, joining Laura Jarrett starting November 7th. Daly continues as a weekday Today co-host and The Voice host, replacing Peter Alexander who left NBC earlier this year. “I’m thrilled to add Saturday Today to my weekday morning schedule,” Daly said. An NBC rep called the pairing “a great team.” Story URL

Pete Davidson confirmed that Nicholas Hoult and wife Bryana Holly have welcomed twins, making them parents of four. Davidson revealed the news during an Entertainment Tonight interview, saying Hoult is a “great dad, father of four.” The couple, together since 2017, previously had a son named Joaquin in 2018 and a second child in 2022. Story URL

LIV Golf is shutting down after 5 years and $5 billion+ in Saudi backing. An attorney confirmed the decision during a New Jersey bankruptcy hearing Thursday, after a proposed $300 million investment from BC Partners collapsed. The league, which featured stars like Phil Mickelson and Jon Rahm, had recently expanded its Fox Sports deal before going under. Story URL

Logan actress Dafne Keen revealed she was offered cocaine at wrap parties as young as 11. Speaking on Michael Rosenbaum’s Inside of You podcast, the 21-year-old said witnessing drug use as a child made her uninterested in substances. Keen also praised co-star Hugh Jackman, calling him “incredibly protective” and the “best number one you could ever wish for.” Story URL

NBC’s Rockford Files remake debuts January 2nd at 8 p.m., following a late-afternoon NFL game. David Boreanaz stars as Jim Rockford in the update of the 1974 James Garner series. The show moves to its regular Thursday 8 p.m. slot on January 7th. NBC also launched a working phone number, (760) JIM-ROCK, where Boreanaz greets potential callers in character. Story URL

Actress and model Kimmarie Johnson died November 4th at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles following a heart aneurysm. She was 50. Known for roles in Beverly Hills, 90210 and Dude, Where’s My Car?, Johnson was also a former Miss Pennsylvania USA winner and founder of skincare brand SkinGlow. She is survived by her son and niece. Story URL