The Register: Second Acts, Fresh Ink and a Point Guard in the SVU Courtroom
Summary
This article highlights recent changes and new projects in the entertainment world. It covers Brad Pitt's return to drinking after years of sobriety, Rep. Nancy Mace revealing new tattoos as she leaves Congress, a young new cast for the X-Men movies, and the upcoming Broadway musical based on "10 Things I Hate About You."Key Facts
- Brad Pitt said he was sober for seven years but has recently started drinking again.
- The number of American adults who drink alcohol is at a 90-year low, according to a 2025 survey.
- Rep. Nancy Mace lost in a South Carolina primary and is leaving Congress with new tattoos that she had kept hidden.
- Marvel is rebooting the X-Men movie franchise with a young cast, including Sadie Sink as Jean Grey.
- Other new X-Men actors include Kit Connor (Cyclops), Inde Navarrette (Rogue), and Maya Boyd (Storm).
- Broadway will host a new musical based on "10 Things I Hate About You," featuring songs by Carly Rae Jepsen and involvement from Lena Dunham.
- The musical retells the Shakespeare play "The Taming of the Shrew," focusing on sisterhood and breaking expectations.
- The article notes a trend of reinvention and fresh starts in entertainment this season.
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