🌟 1. Malcolm-Jamal Warner Dies in Accidental Drowning at 54
The actor, best known as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, drowned off the coast of Costa Rica after being caught in a strong ocean current. His body was recovered on July 20, with authorities confirming death by asphyxia . Bill Cosby likened the loss to his son Ennis’s 1997 murder, recalling their close bond .
🎹 2. Billy Joel Assures Fans He’s “OK” Amid Brain Disorder Diagnosis
Joel made a surprise appearance in NYC, addressing fans’ concerns after canceling shows due to a vestibular disorder causing dizziness. He clarified he is not “deathly ill” .
🎙️ 3. Kajol and Twinkle Khanna to Host Bold New Bollywood Talk Show
The actresses will helm an upcoming talk show produced by Banijay Asia, promising “spicy” conversations with top Bollywood guests. The show was announced on July 22 .
🧠4. Bruce Willis’s Health Declines: Cannot Speak or Walk, Per Reports
The actor, battling frontotemporal dementia, is now unable to speak, read, or walk according to sources. His family has not officially updated his condition since early 2025 .
⚰️ 5. Soap Opera Legend Eileen Fulton Dies at 91
The As the World Turns star, famed for her role as Lisa Miller, passed away after a period of declining health. She was inducted into the Soap Opera Hall of Fame in 1998 .
🦸 6. Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps Holds Star-Studded Premiere
Pedro Pascal (Reed Richards), Vanessa Kirby (Sue Storm), Joseph Quinn (Johnny Storm), and Ebon Moss-Bachrach (Ben Grimm) debuted the film in LA. The event included cast members from past Fantastic Four adaptations .
🎬 10. Bollywood Milestones: LGBTQ Film Screening and War 2 Trailer Date
- India’s first LGBTQ film, Badnaam Basti, will screen at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne .
- The trailer for War 2, starring Jr NTR and Hrithik Roshan, will release on August 25 .