Entertainment Tidbits

Joey Chestnut broke his own record, eating 83 hot dogs in 10 minutes, beating Takeru Kobayashi in the Netflix Unfinished Beef event in Las Vegas yesterday. Kobayashi, who is retiring from competition, finished with 67 hot dogs.

Britney Spears‘ ex-assistant told TMZ that Emma Roberts would be perfect to play Spears in the upcoming biopic. “I mean, it’s my true dream to play Britney Spears,” Roberts said. “It’s a rumor, but I hope maybe it’ll come true.”

Anya Taylor-Joy wants to play Elsa if Disney ever makes a live-action Frozen: “I think Frozen is going to be great. Shooting ice cubes out of your hands can be a lot of fun. And, you’ll be the favorite at every kid’s birthday party.”

Ian McKellan says he may return to play Gandalf in Andy Serkis‘ upcoming new Lord Of The Rings movies. The 85-year-old actor says: “When? I don’t know. What the script is? It’s not written yet. So, they better be quick.”

Jax Taylor revealed he checked into an inpatient mental health facility and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and PTSD. He expressed gratitude for fans’ support and emphasized the importance of mental health awareness.

Dancing With The Stars pro Peta Murgatroyd will sit out Season 33 to focus on her three young kids, including a newborn. She emphasizes the need to prioritize family, saying it’s too soon to return due to pregnancy concerns.

Obi Ndefo, the actor known for roles in Dawson’s Creek and Stargate SG-1, passed away at 51 due to complications from orthorexia. His sister confirmed his death and called attention to the seriousness of the eating disorder.

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