Here's a recap of the entertainment news you may have missed over the weekend:
- Taylor Swift showed her support for Pride Month during her Chicago tour stop. She acknowledged the vibrant LGBTQ community and encouraged people to use their voting power to protect their rights.
- The Fugees, consisting of Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, and Pras Michel, had a rare reunion performance at Philadelphia's Roots Picnic. However, plans for a reunion tour have been hindered by Michel's legal issues.
- "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse," the sequel to the award-winning animated film, dominated the box office, earning $120.5 million.
- Chuck Todd announced his departure from "Meet the Press." Kristen Welker will be taking over as the host of the political panel show in preparation for the upcoming presidential election cycle.
- Mattel released a new line of Barbie dolls inspired by the characters portrayed by Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Issa Rae, Simu Liu, and America Ferrera in Greta Gerwig's highly anticipated film. The dolls feature accurate representations of the actors' characters, including Gosling's iconic denim-on-denim outfit.
- Danny Bonaduce, known for his role in "The Partridge Family," revealed that he will undergo brain surgery due to hydrocephalus, a condition causing fluid buildup on the brain, which has affected his mobility.
- The writers strike halted production on several projects. The Community movie set for Peacock and Jennifer Lopez's film "Unstoppable" were among the affected productions due to picketers shutting down filming.
- Natalie Portman made headlines when French outlet Voici reported that her husband, Benjamin Millepied, had an extramarital affair. Despite the allegations, the couple is reportedly working on their relationship.
- Elliot Page shared details from his memoir, "Pageboy," exclusively with People. Page discussed coming out as transgender in Hollywood and revealed a past secret relationship with actress Kate Mara during the filming of "X-Men: Days of Future Past."
These updates should bring you up to speed on the latest in entertainment news.
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