Entertainment News Weekly Wrap: Big Moves, Returns… and COVID

Hollywood puts a spin on Elf on a Shelf; two talk show hosts test positive for COVID; and Chris Meloni posts a photo sure to excite fans — here’s all the entertainment news and gossip you missed over the last week from Hollywood.

Entertainment News: Hollywood Game Night

Some Tinseltown stars have been putting their own spin on Elf on a Shelf, creating the new Celebrity on a Celebrity. Check out who Reese Witherspoon had perched on her shoulder and where Pharrell Williams landed.

COVID News
Two talk show queens have tested positive for the coronavirus. Find out the details regarding Ellen DeGeneres and Dancing With the Stars judge and The Talk co-host, Carrie Ann Inaba.

Lynda Carter, remembered as TV’s Wonder Woman, ordered a fabulous Wonder Woman mask on Etsy and received a touching letter back from the store’s proprietor. Check out what she had to say.

Meloni’s Return
One of television’s most anticipated events is Chris Meloni’s return to the Law & Order franchise in 2021. The actor shared a photo on social media that’s sure to get fans buzzing.

Making Moves
On the heels of his run on Ozark, Tom Pelphrey is set to star as real-life conman Jason Derek Brown in the film American Murderer. And Ryan Phillippe (Big Sky) will play the FBI agent who hunts him down. Get the details here.

A familiar face from the original Karate Kid franchise is set to appear in the new season of Netflix hit Cobra Kai. Find out who it is.

Remembering A Legend
Paul McCartney and Yoko Ono marked the 40th anniversary of John Lennon’s death on December 8 with some touching words. You can read what they had to say here.

Caped Crusader
The CW’s Superman & Lois series won’t be airing for a while, but viewers can check out what the latest Man of Steel will look like. Here’s a photo of Tyler Hoechlin in costume.

What A Scream
Jamie Lee Curtis was the easy winner as the Best Scream Queen at the MTV Movie & TV Awards: Greatest of All Time. Find out who accepted the trophy with her.

A Sad Goodbye
David L. Lander, remembered as Squiggy on Laverne & Shirley, passed away due to complications from multiple sclerosis, on December 4. He was 73.

Just the Facts
Cheryl Ladd has a memorable run as sexy PI Kris Munroe on Charlie’s Angels. Here are five things to know about the actress.

Entertainment News: You Say It’s Your Birthday
Which celebrities toasted their special day, this week? Dame Judi Dench, Emmy, Oscar, and Tony winner Ellen Burstyn, Desperate Housewives’ Teri Hatcher, Days of Our Lives’ alumna Gloria Loring.