April 9th Celebrity News Roundup

Comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias is partnering with Fuse Media to launch Fluffy TV, a new family-friendly FAST channel set to premiere in June. This channel will showcase a mix of classic and contemporary comedy films, stand-up specials, sketch shows, and original programming. Iglesias stated that Fluffy TV’s mission is to unite audiences through inclusive, uplifting comedy suitable for viewers of all ages.

Judge Greg Mathis and his spouse, Linda Reese Mathis, have officially chosen not to proceed with their divorce. Court documents obtained by TMZ reveal that Linda filed a motion on Monday to dismiss the divorce case without prejudice, which the court clerk confirmed the following day. Linda initially filed for divorce in 2024 after the couple separated in July.

A recent study surveying 7,000 adults reports that Gen Z now leads as the group attending movies most frequently. The research found that 87% of Gen Z and 82% of millennials watched at least one film in theaters over the past year, compared to 70% of Gen X and 58% of baby boomers. Both younger generations averaged approximately seven theater visits annually, surpassing the attendance rates of older age groups.

Netflix has given the green light to Extraction 3, bringing back Chris Hemsworth and Idris Elba for the next installment of the action series. Sam Hargrave will return as director. Netflix has not disclosed any details about the storyline. The original film, released in 2020, featured Hemsworth as mercenary Tyler Rake on a perilous rescue mission. The sequel continued his narrative as he liberated a gangster’s family from incarceration.

Olivia Munn revealed that an unnamed male co-star once halted filming for 45 minutes after learning that her character would save his life in a scene. The scene involved her shooting an attacker approaching him from behind. The actor confronted the director aggressively, stating, "She can't save me! We're not doing this!" even though the scene was part of the official script.