Jackson Olson Joins DWTS, American Idol Crowns New Winner, Jamie Foxx Expecting

The celebrity gossip cycle never stops spinning, and this week’s lineup proves it. From ballroom drama to singing competition controversy to baby announcements, there’s something for everyone in this May 12 roundup.

Let’s start with the dance floor. Jackson Olson, the Savannah Bananas second baseman who’s become something of an internet sensation, is trading his baseball uniform for sequins this fall. He’s the third cast member announced for Dancing With the Stars season 35, which premieres this fall on ABC and Disney+. He’ll be dancing alongside previously announced contestants Maura Higgins and Ciara Miller. If Olson brings even half the energy he displays on the baseball diamond to the ballroom, this season could be genuinely entertaining.

Speaking of competition drama, American Idol season 24 wrapped up on May 11 with a finish that’s already got people talking. Hannah Harper took home the crown, with Jordan McCullough landing as runner-up. But Keyla Richardson’s third-place finish has become the real story—her mother claimed her daughter was robbed of the win. It’s the kind of post-finale controversy that fuels water-cooler conversations for weeks.

And in celebrity relationship news, Jamie Foxx is becoming a father again. He and girlfriend Alyce Huckstepp are expecting their first child together after rekindling their romance in 2025. The couple initially got together in 2022, split after three years, and found their way back to each other. For Huckstepp it’s her first child; for Foxx, it’ll be his third. Add it all up and you’ve got the perfect snapshot of Hollywood in May 2026—equal parts celebration, controversy, and new beginnings.