Zack Snyder will direct Brawler, a UFC film backed by Dana White and His Excellency Turki Alashikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority of Saudi Arabia and owner of boxing magazine The Ring. The film aims to show the journey to becoming a UFC champion. Snyder is also developing a project with Netflix on the LAPD. (Variety)
Disney renewed the Wizards Beyond Waverly Place revival for a second season. David Henrie, star and executive producer, promises surprises for both new and original fans. The series follows an adult Justin Russo training a young wizard named Billie, with guest star Selena Gomez. Production for the second season begins in April. (THR)
Comedian Luenell apologized to Pete Davidson after running her hand up his leg during a blindfolded segment on Netflix’s Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney. She expressed regret and clarified that her actions were meant in jest. Davidson had no issue with dating jokes but felt uncomfortable with the physical interaction. (Complex)
Full House actor Dave Coulier became a first-time grandfather as his son Luc and wife Alex welcome a baby boy. The 65-year-old comedian, who was recently diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, credits his grandson for helping him stay positive. Coulier sees his journey as an opportunity to inspire others with a positive attitude. (EW)
Kanye West admitted in an interview that he didn’t want children early in his relationship with Kim Kardashian. The rapper, wearing an all-black Ku Klux Klan outfit, claimed he didn’t plan to have kids with Kardashian but accepted it as “God’s plan.” They now have four children, though Kim is trying to limit their time with Kanye. (Page Six)
