Taylor Swift, previously the youngest self-made woman billionaire, has been surpassed by Lucy Guo, co-founder of Scale AI. At 30, Guo’s estimated 5% stake is now worth around $1.2 billion, earning her the record. (UPROXX)
Tony, the upcoming biopic of Anthony Bourdain, will star Dominic Sessa as the late chef and travel host, and feature Antonio Banderas in an undisclosed role. Directed by Matt Johnson, the film captures Bourdain’s transformative experience in Massachusetts, in 1976, before he rose to fame with his memoir, Kitchen Confidential. (Variety)
Fyre Festival founder Billy McFarland plans to sell the brand after two failed festival attempts. He wants a new team to carry out his “transparent, grand, and expeditious” vision. McFarland, convicted of fraud in 2017, seeks to hand over control to fulfill the original goals of the brand. Some IP rights have already been sold for a music platform. (COS)
Pete Davidson has spent $200,000 removing 30% of his tattoos. The process, estimated to take another 10 years, involves multiple sessions per tattoo with healing in-between. Davidson started in 2020 to get more acting opportunities, citing his tattoos as reminders of his past drug addiction. He aims to start fresh with more meaningful tattoos. (COS)
JoJo Siwa, known for her “gay pop” label, expressed a desire to change it to “queer pop” on Celebrity Big Brother UK. She shared her evolving sexuality, transitioning from identifying as a lesbian to feeling “so queer.” The show also addressed inappropriate comments made by contestant Mickey Rourke regarding Siwa’s sexuality. (Billboard)
Snoop Dogg is set to return as a coach on The Voice season 28 this fall after joining in Season 26. He previously helped contestant Jeremy Beloate reach the finale in his first year. Snoop recently signed a multi-year deal with NBCUniversal for his Death Row Pictures production company, making The Voice his new TV home. (Deadline)
Ex-child star Sophie Nyweide, 24, died while pregnant. Her death is being investigated as a possible overdose. She was found unresponsive in Vermont on April 14. Her family revealed she struggled with self-medication. (Us Weekly)
ABC renews Dancing with the Stars for Season 34. Robert Irwin, wildlife conservationist and brother of Bindi Irwin, will compete following her Mirrorball Trophy win in Season 21. Season 33 garnered high viewership and engagement, with the finale attracting 32 million votes. Robert aims to try more new and exciting ventures. (Variety)
