Former Real Housewives of Orange County cast member Meghan King has reportedly lost custody of her three children with ex-husband Jim Edmonds. Us Weekly says a school employee contacted Child Protective Services with concerns, leading to an investigation. Details of the inquiry were not disclosed. King now has only supervised visits, while Edmonds retains sole custody. (Story URL)
Apple TV+ has announced an eight-episode unscripted cooking series titled The Unlikely Cook with Awkwafina. The streaming service has not yet revealed a premiere date. “I’ve never been trusted around a kitchen, so I thank everyone involved for opening that part of my house up to me,” Awkwafina said. Her family operates a successful Cantonese restaurant in New York City. (Story URL)
Journalist Ben Dreyfuss says he is no longer in contact with his father, actor Richard Dreyfuss. In a Substack post, Ben described years of tension and shared what he called their final email exchange. He wrote, “I don’t talk to my dad anymore,” adding that the distance has weighed on him for years. Ben said their conflict began after his brother accused Kevin Spacey of groping him in 2017. (Story URL)
HBO confirmed that House of the Dragon will return for a third season, while A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will premiere Jan. 18. HBO also renewed Task, starring Mark Ruffalo, along with comedies The Chair Company and I Love LA, created by Tim Robinson and Rachel Sennott. Task ended its first season Oct. 19, while the two comedies are still airing their debut seasons. (Story URL)
Ariana Grande announced she tested positive for COVID-19 while promoting Wicked: For Good around the world. She shared the news Thursday on Instagram Stories, captioning a photo from The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon “moments before COVID.” Grande and co-star Cynthia Erivo recently finished a global press tour for director Jon M. Chu’s film, which opens today. (Story URL)
