La La Anthony is set to host the inaugural TikTok Awards on December 18 at the Hollywood Palladium. The highly anticipated event will be streamed live on TikTok and will also be available on Tubi the following day. Presenters for the awards night include notable personalities such as Paris Hilton, Bethenny Frankel, Micky Gordon, Josh Richards, Jordan Chiles, Jools Lebron, and Trixie Mattel. Voting for various award categories is currently open and will close on December 2, allowing fans to participate in the celebration of creativity on the platform.
In another news, Dr. Gabrielle Henry, the reigning Miss Universe Jamaica, is currently in intensive care in Thailand after a troubling incident where she fell from the Miss Universe stage. The 28-year-old’s family reports that her condition “isn’t doing as well” as they had hoped. Henry is expected to remain in the ICU for at least a week as medical professionals closely monitor her recovery following the fall during the preliminary round, where she was wearing high heels.
Jenna Lyons, a prominent figure in the Bravo reality series Real Housewives of New York, announced she would not be returning for the next season. Having joined the cast in Season 14, which aired in 2022, Lyons shared her decision on Instagram, stating that while she received an invitation to appear in Season 16 as a “friend of,” she has opted to step back from the show.
In recognition of his enduring contribution to entertainment, Eddie Murphy is set to receive the 51st American Film Institute Life Achievement Award. The prestigious honor will be awarded at a gala in Los Angeles on April 18. Kathleen Kennedy, chair of the AFI Board of Trustees, praised Murphy as “an American icon” and acknowledged his influential career spanning five decades in film, television, and stand-up comedy.
Tragically, actor Spencer Lofranco, known for his performances in “Gotti” and “Unbroken,” has passed away at the age of 33. His brother, Santino Lofranco, confirmed the news via Instagram. The circumstances surrounding Spencer’s death remain unclear, as the case is currently under investigation in British Columbia. Spencer Lofranco’s filmography also includes roles in “Dixieland” and “King Cobra.”
In exciting entertainment developments, Noah Centineo is in talks to star alongside Sydney Sweeney in a live-action adaptation of the iconic Japanese military sci-fi franchise Gundam. Directed and produced by Jim Mickle, best known for “Sweet Tooth,” the film draws inspiration from a franchise celebrated for its giant combat robots, known as mobile suits, which generates approximately $600 million in merchandise annually.
Finally, HGTV is facing backlash from fans who are disappointed with the network’s recent programming choices, including the airing of non-design films like the 2003 holiday classic “Elf.” Viewers have expressed their frustration on the platform’s subreddit, questioning the shift in content direction and lamenting the absence of design-focused shows. The community reaction reflects a strong desire for HGTV to return to its roots in home design and renovation programming.