Tidbits

Netflix has announced new stand-up specials from Gabriel Iglesias, Ali Wong, Jo Koy, Bert Kreischer, Deon Cole, Fortune Feimster, and Michelle Buteau — ahead of the Netflix Is A Joke comedy festival in Los Angeles.

Ryan Gosling and Mikey Day revived their Beavis & Butt-Head-inspired SNL duo at the premiere of The Fall Guy, delighting fans. They crashed an interview with co-star Emily Blunt, bringing the comedic energy to the event.

Barry Jenkins defended directing Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King, after some criticized him for being “too good and talented for this Iger’s soulless machine.” He replied: “There is nothing soulless about The Lion King.”

Lenny Kravitz responded to the viral video of him working out in leather pants and boots – which he says is his regular workout outfit for weightlifting. “If I’m lifting weights, I don’t sweat so much,” he explained to Variety.

Shaquille O’Neal revealed during an episode of his podcast that he spends $1,000 on pedicures with “sparkles and designs” on his toenails. He claimed his feet look ugly and stink, but he likes to paint them to pretty them up.

Duane Eddy, the pioneering rock & roll guitarist best known for his instrumental hits such as the “Peter Gunn” theme and “Rebel Rouser,” has died at 86. He inspired generations of guitarists with his distinctive “Twang” sound.

Daniel Radcliffe again expressed his support for the trans community while acknowledging J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans comments. He says he doesn’t “owe” her support just because of his connection to the Harry Potter world.

Mo’Nique continued her feud with Oprah Winfrey at a stand-up show, calling her a “raggedy bitch” and chanting “f–k Oprah Winfrey.” She encouraged an audience member to have sex with Winfrey to bring her “back to black.”