Entertainment Tidbits
La La Anthony will lead the first-ever TikTok Awards on Dec. 18 at the Hollywood Palladium. The event will stream live on TikTok and air the following day on Tubi. Presenters include Paris Hilton, Bethenny Frankel, Micky Gordon, Josh Richards, Jordan Chiles, Jools Lebron, and Trixie Mattel. Voting for the awards is open through Dec. 2. (Story URL)
Miss Universe Jamaica, Dr. Gabrielle Henry, 28, remains in intensive care in Thailand after falling from the Miss Universe stage. Her family says she “isn’t doing as well” as they “would have hoped.” Henry will stay in the ICU for at least a week as doctors monitor her. She fell while walking in high heels during Wednesday’s preliminary round. (Story URL)
Jenna Lyons announced she will not return for the next season of Bravo’s Real Housewives of New York. The 57-year-old television personality joined the cast in Season 14, which aired in 2022. Lyons shared the news on Instagram, explaining she was invited to appear in Season 16 “as a friend of,” but decided not to continue. (Story URL)
Eddie Murphy will receive the 51st American Film Institute Life Achievement Award. The honor will be presented at a gala in Los Angeles on April 18. “Eddie Murphy is an American icon,” said Kathleen Kennedy, chair of the AFI Board of Trustees. She praised his five-decade career across film, TV, and stand-up comedy, calling him “a trailblazing force.” (Story URL)
Spencer Lofranco, recognized for his roles in Gotti and Unbroken, has died at age 33. His brother, Santino Lofranco, confirmed the news on Instagram, saying Spencer died Tuesday. No cause of death has been released, and TMZ reports the case is under investigation in British Columbia. Lofranco’s other credits include Dixieland and King Cobra. (Story URL)
Noah Centineo is in negotiations to star opposite Sydney Sweeney in the live-action adaptation of Gundam, the long-running Japanese military sci-fi franchise. Sweet Tooth showrunner Jim Mickle will direct and produce the film. The franchise, known for its giant fighting robots called mobile suits, earns about $600 million annually in merchandise. (Story URL)
HGTV is facing criticism from viewers upset over its recent decision to air non-design films, including the 2003 holiday movie Elf. The comedy aired twice earlier this month, sparking complaints on HGTV’s subreddit. One user wrote, “Where are the design shows?!? If this is the new direction of HGTV, I’m out.” Others questioned why Christmas movies were airing at all. (Story URL)
