Serb News Today — July 28, 2026

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Watch Bebe Rexha Perform Joyous Medley of ‘New Religion,’ ‘Sad Girls’ on ‘Fallon’ and more — today's serb signal.

The world of entertainment and media is abuzz with news today, from the thrilling performances on late-night TV to the shocking revelations in courtrooms and behind the scenes of Hollywood. Bebe Rexha wowed audiences with her energetic medley on Fallon, while Sean Astin shared a surprising tale of financial struggles during the filming of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, revealing that his $250,000 payday was so low he had to sell his house. Meanwhile, Justin Baldoni's Wayfarer Studios is facing a significant financial setback after being ordered to pay the New York Times $171,000 in damages.

But amidst the glitz and glamour, darker stories are also unfolding. Lindsay Clancy's murder trial continues to grip the nation, with her ex-husband testifying about her deteriorating mental state. In another disturbing case, a MAGA representative is facing allegations of domestic violence, sparking outrage and concern about the lack of accountability. On a more hopeful note, Ryan Gosling is speaking out about the importance of quality over quantity in filmmaking, as he pitches his own ideas for a Ghost Rider movie to Marvel. As the entertainment industry navigates its priorities and values, these stories serve as a reminder that there's often more to the headlines than meets the eye, and that the lives and experiences of celebrities and public figures are complex and multifaceted.

Today's signal:
• Watch Bebe Rexha Perform Joyous Medley of ‘New Religion,’ ‘Sad Girls’ on ‘Fallon’ (rollingstone.com)
• Lindsay Clancy’s Ex-Husband Testifies at Murder Trial: ‘She Kept Getting Worse and Worse’ (rollingstone.com)
• Justin Baldoni’s Wayfarer Studios Ordered to Pay New York Times $171K in Damages (rollingstone.com)
• MAGA Rep. Allegedly Assaulted Wife, Put Gun to Her Head. Republicans Don’t Care (rollingstone.com)
• Sean Astin Says ‘I Had to Sell My House’ During ‘Lord of the Rings’ Era Because $250,000 Payday Was So Low: ‘I Negotiated Such a Small Amount on the Trilogy’ (variety.com)
• Ryan Gosling Pitched His Own ‘Ghost Rider’ Movie to Marvel as Studio Slows Down Output to Restore Quality: ‘When Quantity Is So Much, You Get Spread Thin’ (variety.com)

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