Gene Hackman Investigation Footage Released and Haley Joel Osment Arrested: Hollywood’s Week of High Drama

Sarah Johnson
April 19, 2025
Brief
Hollywood rocked by Gene Hackman death investigation, celebrity scandals, arrests, tragic losses, and industry drama, including Katy Perry's Blue Origin backlash and Wink Martindale’s passing.
Hollywood does not know how to take a quiet week, and this one was no exception.
Investigators have released new footage from inside the late Gene Hackman's home, shedding further light on the circumstances surrounding his death. The investigation has also surfaced details from wife Betsy's online search history. In a particularly grim twist, officials also revealed that the Hackman residence was infested with rodents after Betsy’s death, which was attributed to hantavirus. Not exactly the Hollywood ending anyone would want.
Meanwhile, Haley Joel Osment, best known for his iconic role in 'The Sixth Sense,' was arrested at a California ski resort. Body camera footage shows Osment hurling insults at police officers during his arrest, and reports indicate charges of cocaine possession and public intoxication. From seeing dead people to seeing the inside of a holding cell—life comes at you fast in Tinseltown.
Elsewhere in the industry, 'White Lotus' star claims that 'Saturday Night Live' issued an apology after airing what the actor described as a 'mean and unfunny' parody. It’s not every day SNL gets called out for missing the mark, but apparently, even the comedy giants have their off nights.
In a somber update, the cause of death for 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' star Michelle Trachtenberg has been officially revealed, closing another chapter for fans of the cult series.
Adding to the wild week, country music star Thomas Rhett suffered a fall during a concert and had to leave the venue in a wheelchair. And, in another dose of drama, a crew member alleged that Blake Lively 'tried to take advantage' of Justin Baldoni during filming of 'It Ends With Us.' Hollywood power struggles—never out of style.
Game show legend Wink Martindale, known as the king of game shows, has passed away at 91, marking the end of an era for TV nostalgia fans.
Finally, Katy Perry and the rest of the Blue Origin flight crew are facing criticism from celebrities who voiced their disgust over the recent mission. Looks like even space travel can’t escape the court of public opinion.
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Editor's Comments
When Hollywood’s headlines start to look like the plot of a dark comedy, you know it’s been a week. Rodent infestations, ski resort meltdowns, and SNL apologizing for not being funny—sometimes it seems like the real entertainment is just keeping up with the news.
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