Dick Van Dyke Brushes Off Age Gap Criticism, Gene Hackman Under Investigation, and More Hollywood Buzz

Hollywood is bustling with headlines—from iconic actors reflecting on their unusual personal lives to new twists in celebrity investigations and plenty of star-studded drama. Here are the stories lighting up the entertainment world right now:

• Dick Van Dyke is proving age is just a number, shrugging off critics who warned him about marrying Arlene Silver—who happens to be 46 years his junior. When it comes to love, Dick’s clearly got his own playbook.
• Gene Hackman is in the spotlight as photo evidence emerges in a death investigation connected to the legendary actor and his wife Betsy’s $4 million estate. Hollywood mysteries never seem to go out of style.
• ‘American Pickers’ star Mike Wolfe is closing the doors on his Nashville store after making what he called a ‘tough decision.’ Turns out, even TV pickers can’t always save the day.
• Jelly Roll confessed to having a habit that drives his wife Bunnie Xo up the wall. If only marriage came with a mute button for bad habits.
• Mel Gibson reportedly warned the actor who played Jesus in ‘Passion of the Christ’ that the role could be a career killer in Hollywood. Not exactly the kind of pep talk you’d expect before walking on water.
• Martha Stewart showed off her legendary trolling skills by poking fun at Katy Perry’s Blue Origin spaceflight. Leave it to Martha to turn a space launch into a roast.
• Donald Trump and Vince Vaughn spoofed ‘Wedding Crashers’ with a snap from the White House—because nothing says statesmanship like channeling a Hollywood comedy about uninvited guests.
• Prince William took a not-so-subtle jab at Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, making it clear he’s not losing sleep over their opinions, according to royal watchers.
• John Schneider of ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ fame shared how he once looked out for co-star Catherine Bach as she shot to sex-symbol stardom. Southern hospitality, Hazzard County-style.
• Elizabeth Hurley sparked dating rumors with Billy Ray Cyrus after sharing a sweet kissing photo. Achy Breaky Hearts, watch out.

That’s just a taste of what’s shaking up Tinseltown this week. Stay tuned for more glitz, gossip, and the occasional jaw-dropper.