Entertainment Tidbits

Ben Foster has filed for divorce from Laura Prepon, citing “irreconcilable differences.” They were married for six years and share two children. The divorce petition requests “equitable division” in accordance with their prenup.

The upcoming Bridget Jones movie, Mad About The Boy, reuniting Renee Zellweger and Hugh Grant as Bridget and Daniel, will premiere on Peacock in the U.S. on Feb. 13, with a theatrical release internationally on Feb. 12.

British comedian James Acaster will debut his first HBO comedy special titled Hecklers Welcome on Nov. 23. The show explores his relationship with stand-up by cleverly incorporating heckling into his act for this new special.

Apple and A24 are working on a film adaptation of Michael Lewis‘ book Going Infinite, with Lena Dunham to write the script. The movie explores the saga of cryptocurrency exchange FTX and founder Sam Bankman-Fried.

Shane Gillis is embarking on a 27-city comedy tour starting Jan. 10 in Texas. His biggest tour yet includes major venues in North America and Europe, following the success of his Netflix special Beautiful Dogs and hosting SNL.

Finn Wolfhard and Billy Bryk will write and potentially direct a reimagining of the 1999 horror film Idle Hands for Sony Pictures. The original 1999 film starred Devon Sawa as a teenage slacker whose hand becomes possessed.

John Mulaney shared that when his wife Olivia Munn was six months pregnant, she would administer random drug tests to ensure he remains off drugs while touring. He says it gives him “confidence” to prove he’s staying clean.

Armie Hammer’s mother gifted him a vasectomy for his 38th birthday, revealed in a conversation they shared on his podcast. He discussed the doctor’s attempts to dissuade him and the awkward moment when his mother paid.

Skai Jackson is pregnant with her first child. “I’m thrilled to begin this new chapter in my life — embracing motherhood and diving into new acting projects,” Jackson said in a statement to People. “My heart is so full!”