In brief: Jenna Ortega, Taylor Russell in talks for 'Single White Female' remake and more

Jenna Ortega and Taylor Russell are in talks to star in a Single White Female remake. Sony and 3000 Pictures are working on the film, Variety reports. The original movie, which debuted in 1992, starred Jennifer Jason
California man awarded $50 million in lawsuit against Starbucks over permanent injury from burns

A California man was awarded $50 million in damages in a lawsuit against Starbucks, due to burns that he suffered while being handed a tray of hot drinks at a Starbucks location in southern California in 2020.
The Moody Blues’ Justin Hayward shares orchestral cover of ‘Life in a Northern Town’

Scott Dudelson/Getty Images The Moody Blues’ Justin Hayward is out with some new music. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has released a two-track digital-only single that includes an orchestral rendition of the Dream Academy tune “Life
No pain, still gain: 'Novocaine' debuts at #1 at box office

Disney/Randy Holmes Novocaine debuted at #1 during a slow weekend at the box office. According to Box Office Mojo, the action film, starring Jack Quaid as a man who can’t feel pain, brought in $8.7 million in its opening
Edie Falco and Lennie James join cast of ‘Mayor of Kingstown’

“Mayor of Kingstown” Season 4 has added four new cast members: Edie Falco (“The Sopranos,” “Nurse Jackie”), Lennie James (“The Walking Dead,” “Save Me”), and Laura Benanti (“Younger,” “No Hard Feelings”) are all set to star alongside
Cynthia Erivo to be honored at GLAAD Media Awards

Cynthia Erivo will receive the Stephen F. Kolzak Award at the upcoming GLAAD Media Awards. A press release states that the award is named after a casting director dedicated to fighting homophobia, and is “given to individuals