The trailer for Christopher Nolan’s new adaptation of “The Odyssey” has people talking.  Not about the plot or the special effects . . . but about the ACCENTS. That’s because everyone speaks with an American accent, instead of a British one. Now, “The Odyssey” is a GREEK epic, but it’s become an unwritten rule that characters in serious period pieces like this have Brit accents.  It gives their words more gravity and / or timelessness. Even the “Game of Thrones” shows use British accents, and they don’t even take place on Earth. (Here’s another look at the trailer.  The movie hits theaters on July 17th.)

Our long national nightmare is over:  Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have settled their legal issues before it went to trial. The two effectively ended their yearslong legal dispute after a court-ordered settlement conference last week. The terms of the settlement were not made public.

The National Enquirer says Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni allegedly spent $60 million on their court fight. They reached a last-minute settlement just before going to trial. Court papers show the big money went to lawyers. Blake sued Justin for harassment. A Hollywood exec says,  “They both did major damage, but because she’s so established I think she stands a chance of re-emerging better than he does. I would struggle to hire both of them, but I would gamble on her. There’s a pretty big downside for both of them, but the upside is bigger for her.”

Naughty But Nice says Blake Lively’s long legal battle against Justin Baldoni is over. The end came at home, not in court. Ryan Reynolds allegedly pushed for an end long before she was ready. Friends say the fight stopped being about winning and became personal. “Ryan saw the full picture early. He knew the longer this dragged on, the more it would erode everything — her career, her reputation, even their closest relationships. It wasn’t about winning anymore — it was about proving she was right. She couldn’t see how much it was costing her in real time.”

Page Six has revealed that the necklace Beyoncé wore to the Met Gala is worth $50 million. The Queen of Kalahari necklace has three large stones from a 342-carat rough diamond. The color and clarity are near perfect.  The center stone is 6.41 carats.  The rest of the necklace holds 140 more carats

Variety magazine says Larry the Cable Guy is going to host a new syndicated clip show called ‘’American Mayhem’’.  It is going to launch in the Fall and will feature funny viral videos

“Devil Wears Prada 2” M&M’s Sell Out:  MSN says the new “Devil Wears Prada 2” M&M’s have sold out.  The limited edition candies are blue and are called Cerulean.  Resellers are hawking boxes of the blue M&Ms on eBay for as much as $170. Some people are including sunglasses and red high heels with their orders

Josh Ross was recently doing an interview with CMT when he said his love for the late Ozzy Osbourne comes from his father. “My dad loves Ozzy! He is a huge rock fan from the 80s. He was a big hair metal guy and Ozzy and Black Sabbath were definitely a part of that.”

Megan Moroney tells Esquire magazine that she still doesn’t understand how she went from recording songs on her floor to selling out arenas. ““I don’t know how I went from being a sorority girl to the girl who posts videos on her bedroom floor, bathroom floor—any floor that has good acoustics—to a full arena tour. I’m just trying to stay head down, focus eyes on putting on a good show and making new fans. I’ve got to impress them so in ten years they bring their cousins and their dogs, their ex-boyfriends, their future boyfriends, they’re all still there.”

Chris Janson tells Music Mayhem magazine that his perfect vacation is staying in a cabin in the woods. “The last time we went out to the cabin, we kept the door open most of the time to hear the birds. We were surrounded by hunting and fishing and the great outdoors. What more could you ask for?We’d sit there and sing and play music and just do it the old-fashioned way, which is fun.”

Naughty But Nice says Britney Spears allegedly left rehab early. A source says, “The value of rehab, to Britney, was never the treatment itself. It was being able to say she went. It gave her lawyers something to point to, it made her look cooperative, and once that box was checked, Britney felt the job was done. She did not leave because she was stronger. She left because she thought the hard part was over.”

Page Six says Maren Morris recently received a spam text inviting her to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding. She wondered how the sender got her number. Morris laughed at the moment

Tim McGraw recently wished his daughter Gracie a happy birthday with the following post. “Our little Gracie turns 29 today!!!! Goes by so fast that it’s hard to comprehend where we are today! We could not be more proud of the young woman you have become and are becoming! Such heart, grace and talent! You are the best of the best and as your father, I can’t imagine how I could be more proud! Have the best day ever sweetie!!!”

Shania Twain tells NBC that she is excited to meet Ella Langley. “When I first heard her songs come out, I thought, ‘wow, this is the real thing.’ And I’ve realized how much I’ve been missing hearing that authenticity, musically, the production-wise, her voice, her lyrics. So, I’m very excited to meet her. I want to know more about where this style came from. Obviously, it must’ve been rooted in something from her childhood, which is really, really great. So I’m excited to meet her and to cheer all of these wonderful artists on.”

TMSPN says Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce may have two weddings. They are allegedly looking at one big public ceremony and then a smaller private one. A source says, “Swift is extremely aware of the risks that come with this level of fame and exposure. There is concern“a single event simply cannot be protected in the way she would like.”

The Daily Mail says Jeff Goldblum recently arrived in Sydney, Australia where he was grabbed by a fan at the airport. Goldblum pulled away. People with the actor were heard off camera telling the fan not to touch him. Goldman is Down Under for a tour with his band.

WDIV says Matthew Perry’s ‘Friends’ keepsakes and other items from his estate are going to be auctioned off to help the Matthew Perry Foundation. The sale will include 26 Perry scripts, signed scripts from key episodes, a 1995 SAG Award, a photo album, and works by Banksy and Mel Bochner. Net proceeds will go to the foundation’s addiction work and recovery programs.

TMZ says JLo recently listed her home for $50 million. She just took full ownership of her Beverly Hills house from Ben Affleck. This is the third listing since their split in 2024. The 38,000 square foot home has 12 bedrooms, 24 bathrooms, a guest house and a giant pool.

The News International says Jennifer Aniston is allegedly planning to wed Jim Curtis in the California desert. A source says, “Ojai’s always been a place Jen’s loved and she’s been there countless times. She loves its spiritual energy and peaceful vibe. Reese Witherspoon had a huge estate there for years so there’s a real cosy celebrity scene with plenty of hippie-chic, bespoke ceremonies happening all the time. They’re keeping the details very private as they finalize what they’re calling their ‘soul union’ celebration.”