Weekly Entertainment News Wrap — An Arrest and Star Passings

Empire star arrested; an activist honored; and two child stars, as well as a Hollywood legend, have sadly passed away — here’s what you missed this past week in entertainment news.

Empire Arrest

Empire is in the news, but not for a good reason. One of the show’s stars was arrested for drunk driving and leaving the scene of an accident.

Can’t Miss Preview
Meanwhile, the Fox show’s latest preview promises the last two minutes of the episode will be powerful, must-see TV. Will viewers finally get to see who pulled the trigger and shot Lucious Lyon (Terrence Howard)?

Tragic Losses
Philip McKeon passed away on December 10  at the age of 55 following a long illness. The former child actor was best known for his role as Tommy Hyatt on the CBS sitcom Alice.

There was more sad news from Greenock, Inverclyde in Scotland. Child ballet star and actor Jack Burns, who appeared on Outlander, has died at age 14.

He wowed everyone in Moonstruck and Do The Right Thing but now the world has to say goodbye to Hollywood legend, Danny Aiello, after he passed away at the age of 86.

Entertainment News: Activist Honored

Sweden’s Greta Thunberg gained international acclaim after speaking out on global warming. Now the young activist has been named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year.

Quotes from Kendrick
Fans of OWN Network’s Ambitions were treated to back-to-back episodes of the drama this week. Check out Soap Hub’s exclusive interview with series star Kendrick Cross (Titus) discussing the popular primetime soap and his role in the Clint Eastwood film Richard Jewell.

Royal Rift
Prince Charles and Princess Diana’s lavish storybook wedding was watched by millions. Unfortunately, the couple didn’t get to live happily ever after

Hollywood Breakups

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth’s on-again/off-again 10-year relationship culminated with a wedding at their Nashville home in December of 2018. Sadly, less than a year later, they are headed to divorce court.

Jude Law met Sienna Miller on the set of Alfie in 2003 and ended up proposing to her in 2004. Their rocky romance didn’t end with wedding bells.

These days, Emma Stone is happily engaged to Dave McCary. However, she was previously hot and heavy with Andrew Garfield, her former co-star in the film The Amazing Spider-Man.