Former NFL quarterback John Elway was in a golf cart accident in which his friend and former manager Jeff Sperbeck died. Elway was driving when Sperbeck fell off the cart and hit his head on the asphalt. The incident occurred in La Quinta, California, with medics arriving within five minutes. There is no indication of Elway driving negligently. (Us Weekly)
CBS has postponed the procedural drama Einstein, starring Matthew Gray Gubler, to the 2026-27 season due to scheduling constraints. The show, about Albert Einstein’s great-grandson solving cases, faces competition from other new series and renewed shows planned for next season. CBS also ordered a workplace comedy about the DMV. (THR)
Chris Hemsworth will star in Subversion, a submarine thriller directed by Patrick Vollrath (7500) for Amazon MGM. The film follows a Naval commander blackmailed into piloting a dangerous submarine carrying illegal cargo. The Die Hard on a submarine”-style thriller is set to begin production in Australia this fall. (THR)
Martin Scorsese is producing a documentary, Aldeas – A New Story, to honor the late Pope Francis. The film focuses on the Pope’s belief in the sacred nature of creativity and aims to foster unity in a divided world. It includes the Pope’s final on-camera interview and aims to facilitate cross-cultural dialogue through storytelling. (Variety)
CBS News disputes Bill Belichick’s claim of agreed-upon interview limitations for his book promo. During the CBS Sunday Morning segment, an awkward moment occurred when Belichick’s girlfriend ended the interview over a personal question. Belichick expressed disappointment in the interview’s focus on unrelated topics. (Variety)
Former Project Runway production assistant Miriam Haley detailed allegations of Harvey Weinstein’s sexual assaults 19 years ago. Testifying in court, she described Weinstein’s non-consensual advances and acts, which included forceful oral sex and rape. Haley’s testimony highlights the retrial after a previous conviction was overturned. (NBC News)
