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GRADY DEMOND WILSON (SANFORD AND SON) HAS DIED AT 79

February 2, 2026

GRADY DEMOND WILSON (SANFORD AND SON) HAS DIED AT 79
https://www.tmz.com/2026/01/31/grady-demond-wilson-dead-sanford-and-son/

CELEBRITY NEWS: FEBRUARY 2, 2026

February 2, 2026

CELEBRITY NEWS: FEBRUARY 2, 2026
http://www.imdb.com/news/celebrity

Aire Webster (Kylie Jenner & Travis Scott’s Son) – 4 years old
Alena Jonas (Kevin Jonas & Danielle’s oldest Daughter) – 12 years old
Messiah Harris (VH1’s T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle) – 26 years old
Julia Fox (“Uncut Gems”/ Kanye West fling) – 36 years old
Zosia Mamet (Girls) – 38 years old
Gerard Pique (Soccer Player, Shakira’s Ex-Boyfriend) – 39 years old
Martin Spanjers (8 Simple Rules) – 39 years old
Gemma Arterton (“Quantum of Solace”) – 40 years old
Shakira (Pop Singer) – 49 years old
Donald Driver (NFL Player, Dancing With The Stars Season 14 Winner) – 51 years old
Marissa Jaret Winokur (Melissa & Joey) – 53 years old
Jennifer Westfeldt (“Friends with Kids”/ “Kissing Jessica Stein”) – 56 years old
Michael T. Weiss (The Pretender/ Days of Our Lives) – 64 years old
Christie Brinkley (Model) – 72 years old
Duane “Dog The Bounty Hunter” Chapman – 73 years old
Brent Spiner (Star Trek: The Next Generation) – 77 years old
Ina Garten (Barefoot Contessa Chef) – 78 years old
Graham Nash (Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young) – 84 years old

FIRST LOOK/ ON TV/ POWERBALL/ WEEKEND BOX OFFICE

February 2, 2026

FIRST LOOK
http://www.eonline.com/news

ON TELEVISION (MONDAY 2/2/26)
BRAVO: Below Deck Down Under (Premiere) at 8pm 
HBO MAX: Madame Beja (Premiere)

Disney CEO Bob Iger has told associates he plans to step down before the end of his contract in December, reports The Wall Street Journal. The Disney board of directors is reportedly meeting this week to decide on Iger’s successor. The top two CEO candidates appear to be Josh D’Amaro, who oversees theme parks, consumer products and videogames, and Dana Walden, who co-chairs Disney’s entertainment business. Iger’s last successor, Bob Chapek, lasted from 2020 until 2022, when Disney brought Iger back.
(Source: Cynopsis)

HBO’s “It’s Florida, Man” has been renewed for season three. The late-night comedy follows ripped-from-the-headlines tales from the Sunshine State. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested last week at the direction of Attorney General Pam Bondi, and charged with federal civil rights crimes in connection with a protest at a Minnesota church service earlier this month. “Last night, the DOJ sent a team of federal agents to arrest me in the middle of the night for something that I have been doing for the last 30 years, and that is covering the news,” said Lemon after being released from federal custody on Friday. “The First Amendment of the Constitution protects me and countless other journalists who do what I do. I stand with all of them, and I will not be silent. I look forward to my day in court.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

Milo Ventimiglia (“This Is Us”) will star in HBO Max pilot “American Blue.” The police drama from Jeremy Carver (“Supernatural”) and Warner Bros. Television follows a man who returns home to rescue a beleaguered police force.
(Source: Cynopsis)

“Heated Rivalry” star Connor Storrie will take his first turn on “Saturday Night Live” on February 28, when the show returns after a break. Storrie will be joined by Mumford & Sons as musical guest.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Sixteen elite pastry chefs are put to the test in new culinary competition series “The Ultimate Baking Championship,” premiering Monday, March 9 at 9p on Food Network. Jesse Palmer (“Holiday Baking Championship,” “The Bachelor”) hosts.
(Source: Cynopsis)

The MLK, Jr. Beloved Community Awards will air on national television for the first time on Tuesday, February 3, at 8p on BET. The awards honor national and international individuals and organizations that exemplify excellence in leadership and commitment to social justice. Honorees this year include Viola Davis, Billie Eilish, Warrick Dunn, as well as The LeBron James Family Foundation, with musical performances by Chance the Rapper, Syleena Johnson, October London, and Goapele.
(Source: Cynopsis)

DirecTV has teamed with NBCUniversal to enable its subscribers to access Olympics coverage. Customers will be able to watch the Games across NBC, USA Network, and CNBC, plus streaming on NBCOlympics.com, the NBC Sports app, and NBC app, covering every sport, every medal event, and full-event, and replays.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Sports media brand and operator Overtime announced two major partnerships. A content collaboration with the NBA and WNBA will see Overtime and the leagues share content across their respective platforms with a focus on engaging the next generation of basketball fans. Overtime has also been named a social media parter for NBCUniversal’s Winter Olympics coverage.
(Source: Cynopsis)

NBA G-League games are available on Samsung TV Plus’ STN Channel. Friday, February 6 at 7p will see Greensboro and Cleveland hit the court.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Actress Catherine O’Hara died January 30 at age 71, after a what her rep called a “brief illness” Among O’Hara’s numerous film and television roles were “Home Alone” and “Best in Show,” along with “Schitt’s Creek,” for which O’Hara won an Emmy, and “The Studio.” Said “Schitt’s Creek” co-creator a star Eugene Levy, “What a gift to have gotten to dance in the warm glow of Catherine O’Hara’s brilliance for all those years …. It’s hard to imagine a world without her in it.” “The Studio” team, which canceled a press day appearance scheduled for tomorrow, released a statement saying, “An undeniable legend, icon, and incomparable talent, Catherine elevated every project she was a part of, including the singular genius she brought to her role on ‘The Studio,’ and every transcendent performance she gifted to us.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

Demond Wilson, best known for his role in “Sanford and Son,” died January 30 after complications related to cancer. He was 79. Wilson’s last TV project was “Eleanor’s Bench,” in 2023.
(Source: Cynopsis)

POWERBALL
Today’s Jackpot is $65 million.
(One ticket costs $2.00)
Powerball is played in 43 states.
NYLottery.NY.gov

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE
Send Help – $20 million
Iron Lung – $17.8 million
Melania – $7 million
Zootopia 2 – $5.8 million
Shelter – $5.5 million
(Source: Box Office Mojo)

PHARRELL WILLIAMS SURPRISED BY JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE AT BLACK MUSIC COLLECTIVE DURING GRAMMY WEEK AS PRODUCER JOKES ‘YOU SHOWED YOUR ASS!’

January 31, 2026

PHARRELL WILLIAMS SURPRISED BY JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE AT BLACK MUSIC COLLECTIVE DURING GRAMMY WEEK AS PRODUCER JOKES ‘YOU SHOWED YOUR ASS!’
https://people.com/justin-timberlake-pharrell-williams-tribute-black-music-collective-11896044

See some of the performance here:
https://stereogum.com/2487251/justin-timberlake-performs-for-the-first-time-since-revealing-lyme-disease-diagnosis-at-grammys-event-honoring-pharrell/news

SIMONE JOHNSON (A.K.A. AVA RAINE), (DWAYNE “THE ROCK” JOHNSON’S DAUGHTER) IS LEAVING THE WWE

January 30, 2026

SIMONE JOHNSON (A.K.A. AVA RAINE), (DWAYNE “THE ROCK” JOHNSON’S DAUGHTER) IS LEAVING THE WWE
https://www.tmz.com/2026/01/30/the-rock-ava-daughter-leaving-wwe/

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE RETURNS TO THE STAGE FOR HIS FIRST PERFORMANCE AFTER SHARING LYME DISEASE DIAGNOSIS TO CELEBRATE PHARRELL WILLIAMS

January 30, 2026

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE RETURNS TO THE STAGE FOR HIS FIRST PERFORMANCE AFTER SHARING LYME DISEASE DIAGNOSIS TO CELEBRATE PHARRELL WILLIAMS
https://www.eonline.com/news/1427963/justin-timberlakes-first-performance-sharing-lyme-disease-diagnosis

BAD BUNNY IS NAMED THE GREATEST POP STAR OF 2025 ACCORDING TO BILLBOARD MAGAZINE

January 30, 2026

BAD BUNNY IS NAMED THE GREATEST POP STAR OF 2025 ACCORDING TO BILLBOARD MAGAZINE
https://www.tmz.com/2026/01/30/bad-bunny-greatest-pop-star/

MACAULAY CULKIN (“HOME ALONE” STAR) REACTS TO CATHERINE O’HARA’S DEATH

January 30, 2026

MACAULAY CULKIN (“HOME ALONE” STAR) REACTS TO CATHERINE O’HARA’S DEATH
https://www.tmz.com/2026/01/30/macaulay-culkin-reacts-catherine-ohara-death-home-alone/

CATHERINE O’HARA (SCHITT’S CREEK/ “HOME ALONE”) RUSHED TO THE HOSPITAL HOURS BEFORE HER DEATH

January 30, 2026

CATHERINE O’HARA (SCHITT’S CREEK/ “HOME ALONE”) RUSHED TO THE HOSPITAL HOURS BEFORE HER DEATH
https://www.tmz.com/2026/01/30/catherine-ohara-rush-hospital-before-death/

CATHERINE O’HARA (SCHITT’S CREEK/ “HOME ALONE”) HAS DIED AT 71

January 30, 2026

CATHERINE O’HARA (SCHITT’S CREEK/ “HOME ALONE”) HAS DIED AT 71
https://www.tmz.com/2026/01/30/catherine-ohara-dead/