YouTuber Jake Paul celebrated his engagement to Olympic speed skater Jutta Leerdam. The couple shared the news on Instagram with photos of the proposal and Leerdam’s stunning engagement ring. Leerdam won the silver medal in women’s 1000-meter speed skating race at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. (NYDN)
American Dad! is set to make a comeback on Fox as the long-running Seth MacFarlane animated sitcom nears its 400th episode. The move comes as TBS, its home since 2014, discontinues its original programming. The show will continue to air reruns on TBS, Adult Swim, and TruTV until at least 2030. (Variety)
Apple TV+ has renewed Severance for a third season, following the success of its second season. The series has become the streamer’s most-watched drama, with 3.68 billion viewing minutes in the U.S. for the first six episodes of season two, surpassing all other Apple TV+ series except for Ted Lasso season three. (THR)
A fire erupted at Walt Disney World’s Epcot theme park near the French Pavilion, resulting in the evacuation of guests from the Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure ride. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the backstage fire is still unknown. The park resumed operations after firefighters extinguished the blaze. (Deadline)
Natalie Joy, wife of Bachelor alum Nick Viall, shared her emotional journey of suffering a second miscarriage after unexpectedly finding out she was pregnant again. Joy expressed gratitude for her family’s support, acknowledging the difficulty and saying that it will “take some time” to feel like herself again. (Us Weekly)
Christoph Waltz has joined the cast of Only Murders in the Building for its upcoming fifth season, joining the previously-announced Keegan-Michael Key. Waltz’s character and season 5 plot details are still being kept under wraps as production continues for the acclaimed, award-winning Hulu comedy. (Variety)
Stunt performer and actor Jack Lilley, known for his work on Little House on the Prairie, has passed away at 91 due to Alzheimer’s disease. Recognized for his role in Bonanza and Blazing Saddles, he was fondly remembered by colleagues, including Little House star Melissa Gilbert, for his patience and talent. (THR)
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