Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban’s Divorce Finalized, Brigitte Bardot’s Cause of Death Revealed and More

Описание: Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban divorce finalized after 19 years of marriage
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have officially finalized their divorce, ending their 19-year marriage after a judge in Nashville, Tennessee signed the dissolution order at a hearing on Tuesday. The Oscar-winning actress and Grammy-winning country star, both 58, announced the legal end of their marriage just three months after Kidman filed for divorce in September 2025, citing “marital difficulties and irreconcilable differences” in court documents shocking fans. Under the terms of their settlement, the former couple waived all rights to child and spousal support, with each taking responsibility for their own legal expenses. A structured parenting plan was also approved for their two teenage daughters, Sunday Rose (17) and Faith Margaret (15), emphasizing co-parenting and stability. Kidman will serve as the primary residential parent, with the girls spending the majority of the year in her home, while Urban will have designated parenting time, including alternate weekends. Despite the high-profile split, sources say the process has remained amicable and focused on the well-being of their family.

Brigitte Bardot’s cause of death revealed as complications from cancer
French screen icon Brigitte Bardot died from complications related to an unspecified form of cancer, her husband Bernard d’Ormale has revealed. In an interview with Paris Match magazine released Tuesday evening, d’Ormale said Bardot underwent two operations before succumbing to the illness. “She remained conscious and deeply concerned about the fate of animals until the very end,” he said. Bardot’s funeral took place on Wednesday, with a private ceremony followed by a public tribute in Saint-Tropez, the French Riviera town she called home for more than half a century.

Warner Bros. Discovery rejects Paramount's amended takeover offer stating it's inferior to existing Netflix deal
Warner Bros. Discovery has rejected Paramount’s amended takeover offer, calling it inferior to its existing agreement with Netflix. The company said the Paramount proposal lacks sufficient value, relies on risky debt financing, and offers weaker shareholder protections. WBD added that the bid—despite backing tied to Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison—does not qualify as a “Superior Proposal” under the Netflix deal. Paramount must now decide whether to raise its offer, walk away, or seek a shareholder vote.

Sydney Sweeney confirmed to return for The Housemaid Sequel
Lionsgate has officially greenlit a sequel to The Housemaid, with Sydney Sweeney set to reprise her role as Millie Calloway. Sweeney will also return as an executive producer. Co-star Michele Morrone is currently in talks to reprise his role as well. The announcement follows the film’s strong box office performance, earning over $133 million worldwide against a production budget of just $35 million. The sequel, titled The Housemaid’s Secret, will adapt Freida McFadden’s 2023 follow-up novel, with production scheduled to begin in 2026.

Today’s holidays:
National Tempura Day, National Bobblehead Day, Harlem Globetrotter's Day.

In today’s birthday news:
Rolling Stone magazine co-founder Jann Wenner 80, musician Kenny Loggins 78, actor David Caruso 70, broadcast journalist Katie Couric 69, Go-Go's bassist Kathy Valentine 67, actor Nicolas Cage 62, actor Jeremy Renner 55.