Kevin Costner will not return to “Yellowstone”
It’s official: After months of speculation, Kevin Costner is not returning to Yellowstone as John Dutton. “I just wanted to check in with you guys and let you know that after this long year and a half of working on Horizon and all the things that go into it, and thinking about Yellowstone – this beloved show that I love and I know you love – it just became clear to me that I’m not going to be able to continue with season 5b or in the future,” the Oscar winner said in an Instagram video. “I loved it and I know you loved it. And I just wanted to let you guys know that I’m not returning… see you in the theaters.” Costner directs and stars in the new western “Horizon: An American Saga,” which hits theaters June 28, followed by part 2 on August 16. ET reports that “Yellowstone” resumed filming its final episodes on May 20 without Costner; the second half of the Paramount Network’s fifth and final season will be back on Sunday, November 10 at 8 p.m. ET.
Rapper’s son arrested for murder
Billboard reports that Jayson Scott, the 23-year-old son of rapper Remy Ma, has been arrested in New York on murder charges. Scott has been charged with first- and second-degree murder, two counts of illegal possession of a weapon and reckless endangerment in connection with the June 7, 2021, shooting of 47-year-old Darius Guilleboux, who suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the head and chest eight months after being indicted on drug charges. In a statement, Remy Ma said her son is innocent. “To be clear, Jayson Scott is innocent and Remy Ma is committed to proving his innocence and fully supporting her child during this time,” a spokesperson said in a statement.
New music
Ariana Grande has finally released her remix of “The Boy is Mine” featuring Brandy and Monica. Other new music coming out this week includes releases from Post Malone/Blake Shelton, Gracie Abrams, Coldplay, Kygo, Lainey Wilson, Robyn/Jamie xx, Karol G, GloRilla, Ice Spice, Charli XCX, Suki Waterhouse, Niki, Purple Disco Machine/Chromeo and Peso Pluma.
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