Actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni announced a settlement on May 4, 2026, ending a widely publicised legal battle tied to the film It Ends With Us that had been scheduled for trial on May 18. Lively sued in December 2024 alleging sexual harassment, retaliation and a smear campaign; many claims were dismissed but retaliation and breach of contract were allowed to proceed. Multiple outlets reported no money changed hands in the confidential agreement, though Lively still has a pending motion for attorneys’ fees and damages related to Baldoni’s dismissed defamation suit. The parties issued a joint statement saying the film is a source of pride and that “concerns raised by Ms. Lively deserved to be heard.” The settlement announcement coincided with Lively’s return to the Met Gala, where she appeared on the red carpet hours after the deal. Earlier disclosures in discovery reportedly showed brands including Kroger, Princess Cruises and Brightline hesitated to partner with Lively during the film’s press run, citing reputational risk. The case produced extensive media coverage and unsealed communications that fuelled public debate about on-set conduct and celebrity reputation.

At the BAFTA Television Awards in London on May 10, 2026, Netflix drama Adolescence was the evening’s big winner, taking four prizes at the main ceremony — the most ever won by a single show in one BAFTA TV Awards night. The series also won two earlier craft awards, bringing its season total to six BAFTAs. Stephen Graham won best leading actor (his first Bafta) for his role in the series; Christine Tremarco won best supporting actress; and 16‑year‑old Owen Cooper became the youngest ever winner of the supporting actor prize. ITV’s Code of Silence won best drama. Reality hit The Celebrity Traitors won best reality and the public‑voted memorable moment prize for Alan Carr’s victory; Amazon Prime’s Last One Laughing took best entertainment and Bob Mortimer won entertainment performance. Narges Rashidi won leading actress for Prisoner 951. Gaza: Doctors Under Attack won the current affairs award after being shelved by the BBC and later aired on Channel 4. The ceremony, hosted by Greg Davies at the Royal Festival Hall, also followed BAFTA’s recent independent review and apology over handling of a controversy at the film awards earlier in the year.

Former NFL quarterback Tom Brady made a surprise appearance at The Roast of Kevin Hart, streaming live on Netflix as part of the Netflix Is a Joke Fest on May 10, 2026, at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. Brady interrupted Hart’s opening monologue, handed the comedian a child-sized New York Knicks jersey and traded a series of barbs — including calling Hart a “hobbit” and referencing Hart’s widely publicised 2017 infidelity in Las Vegas. Brady quipped he had “a few words for you before I return to my affairs in Las Vegas,” a line that quickly trended on social platforms. The cameo was widely framed as payback after Hart was among the roast participants at Brady’s own Netflix roast in 2024; Brady has since said that experience affected his family. The live programme featured a roster of comedians and celebrity guests and was billed as the finale of the festival. Hart responded during his set and the special has reignited public discussion of the comedian’s past scandal and online reaction to high-profile roasting culture.

Grammy-winning artist and actor FKA twigs has been confirmed to portray Josephine Baker in a feature biopic written and directed by French filmmaker Maïmouna Doucouré, producers announced May 11, 2026 as sales launched at the Cannes market. StudioCanal is producing alongside Bien ou Bien Productions and will handle theatrical distribution in its core territories — France, the U.K., Germany, Italy, Benelux, Poland, Australia and New Zealand — while international sales are being marketed from Cannes. Shooting is scheduled to begin this fall. The film has been developed with the cooperation of Baker’s surviving sons and members of her “Rainbow Tribe.” Doucouré, acclaimed for Cuties and Hawa, will explore Baker’s stage career, wartime work with the French Resistance and later U.S. civil rights activism. FKA twigs, who recently won a Grammy and has featured in films including Mother Mary and The Crow, said she is honoured to embody Baker’s fight, talent and heroism. StudioCanal called the project both ambitious and authentic, aiming for a global audience.

The BAFTA Television Awards were held on May 10, 2026, at London’s Royal Festival Hall, hosted by Greg Davies and broadcast on BBC One and iPlayer. The ceremony, which covered 27 categories across drama, comedy, factual and entertainment programming, followed a star-studded red carpet and live performances by AURORA and Cat Burns. Netflix drama Adolescence led the field with 11 nominations and was widely tipped as the night’s big contender after prompting a national conversation about online safety; Disney+’s A Thousand Blows picked up seven nominations. The event also honoured Dame Mary Berry with the BAFTA Fellowship for lifetime achievement and awarded Martin Lewis CBE the BAFTA Television Special Award for his work in consumer finance broadcasting. Organisers and outlets published the full list of nominees and winners across categories including drama series, limited drama, scripted comedy, entertainment and factual series, emphasising the continuing prominence of streaming platforms alongside traditional UK broadcasters.

Gracen and Kevin Geagan, a South Carolina couple with a 34-year age gap, have drawn millions of views and divided online opinion after posting a TikTok outlining four “non-negotiables” they say guide their marriage. The 26-year-old and 60-year-old, who married in November 2025, told viewers they pray together nightly, do not drink alcohol without one another, commit to “serving” each other even during disagreements, and avoid “keeping score” on favors. The video — filmed in late April and shared widely in early May — amassed roughly 13 million views, prompting criticism from some who called the rules controlling or overly strict and questioned the age gap, while others praised the couple for clear boundaries and intentional partnership. The Geagans say the choices were mutual and have received messages from people in age-gap relationships who felt reassured. Relationship experts cited in coverage noted that the behaviors themselves are common healthy practices but warned that labeling them as “non-negotiables” can shift public interpretation toward compliance rather than mutual agreement.