From Courtrooms to Red Carpets: This Week's Celebrity Headlines

In a New York courtroom on August 14, 28-year-old Luigi Mangione formally pleaded guilty to two federal stalking charges. He admitted to the December 4, 2024, shooting of Brian Thompson, testifying directly to the judge, "I shot Mr. Thompson, and he died." The confession marked a somber conclusion to a case that has gripped national attention.

Meanwhile, Brad Pitt addressed his personal challenges in a recent interview with Esquire, disclosing that he has resumed drinking after seven years of sobriety. The actor, who previously credited AA meetings for providing a supportive environment, noted that his current consumption is limited. The revelation comes amid ongoing legal tensions with Angelina Jolie regarding their shared business interests.

Elsewhere, public attention turned to Meghan Markle following viral footage that suggested a red-carpet snub by David Foster. Sources close to the situation dismissed the incident as a misunderstanding, asserting that Foster simply failed to notice her presence. The week also saw Nicole Kidman reflecting on past relationships and current romances, while the cast of "The Real Housewives of Orange County" shifted the spotlight to Las Vegas, trading their usual suburban backdrop for a "Showgirl Bootcamp" experience.