Welcome back to our weekly recap of some of the biggest and most talked-about moments in pop culture and current events that you need to know about right now.
Orville Peck has spoken about the crisis that caused him to cancel his Bronco Tour in 2023. The 38-year-old artist shared that he nearly took his own life just before deciding to pause his career to focus on his mental health. [Rolling Stone]
Reacher star Alan Ritchson criticized President Trump regarding the Jeffrey Epstein files during an eye-opening, profanity-laced rant on the Happy Sad Confused podcast this week. “I think people are a little bit afraid of me because they’re like, ‘He’s a loose cannon,’ and I’m not,” Ritchson began, a bit ironically. “I’m just saying the shit that everybody should say if they give a shit about humanity. Everybody else should feel like I feel.”
Does Brad Pitt’s estrangement from his kids hurt his celebrity brand? [Celebitchy]
A Sydney court has cleared Rebel Wilson of defamation claims made by Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes, who starred in Wilson’s 2024 film The Deb. However, the drama is far from over. [THR]
Charlotte MacInnes has appealed her defeat in a defamation case against Rebel Wilson, challenging the findings that Wilson’s Instagram posts were not defamatory and did not cause serious harm to her reputation. MacInnes filed her notice of appeal on Thursday, one day after Justice Elizabeth Raper dismissed her defamation and breach-of-confidence claims in the Federal Court of Australia in Sydney. [Deadline]
Mad About the Boy: A review of Bryan Safi‘s Are You Mad at Me?? [Boy Culture]
Chris Brown pleaded guilty to a charge of affray relating to an alleged attack on a music producer in a London nightclub three years ago, with prosecutors saying they would not proceed with more serious assault charges. [AP]
Matt Damon says turning 50 taught him that time is life’s most precious commodity, reshaping how he balances family, work and giving back. [Kenneth in the 212]
Beyoncé‘s dad Mathew Knowles—who managed her, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams’ girl group Destiny’s Child—revealed the trio is dropping an imminent new album of unreleased remixes. Thanks, Dad, for spilling the beans. [E! News]
This was an event centered on British Vogue’s August issue, but plenty of folks turn up to Vogue-related events looking totally nuts, so it’s extra pleasant that Daisy Edgar-Jones bypassed “nuts” and instead went right to “dishy.” [Go Fug Yourself]
Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Angie Katsanevas and her husband of nearly three decades, Shawn Trujillo, have separated. [Page Six]
What is going on in Salt Lake City? The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Whitney Rose and her husband, Justin Rose, have parted ways after 16 years of marriage. [Page Six]
Courtney Stodden was “very taken aback” by Jason Alexander‘s apology. [Pajiba]
Jacob Elordi finally revealed the nasty injury that kept him from being a Cannes Film Festival juror. “I broke both my heels earlier this year. I jumped off something,” he told his Euphoria co-star Colman Domingo, who was the guest host of Jimmy Kimmel Live.
A new Deadpool looks to be in the works at Marvel Studios, with franchise star Ryan Reynolds on board to return. The actor confirmed the news during an appearance over the weekend Fanatics Fest 2026. [Deadline]
Adam Lambert reflects on coming out, Queen and his unapologetic new album ADAM. [Attitude]
Rosie O’Donnell gets roasted for her beer choice in Ireland, shares story behind “Common Knowledge.” [Greg In Hollywood]
What the serious fuck? Professional golfer Bryson DeChambeau reportedly wanted to get President Donald Trump involved when he was recently penalized at the Open Championship. [Mediaite]
Charlie Besso shows off his “art” in front of the Mona Lisa.
Mogged Mona pic.twitter.com/C4OBZs8Sp7
— Charlie (@charliebesso) July 14, 2026The controversial influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested in the US as part of a UK police investigation into a number of alleged sexual offenses. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said it was bringing further charges in relation to four further individuals, and had requested the two men’s extradition. The brothers, who are dual British-US citizens, were arrested in Miami. [BBC]
