D23 Announces 2026 Disney Legends Award Honorees Disney has unveiled the list of recipients for the 2026 Disney Legends Award, the company’s highest honor, which will be presented during the final day of the D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, California. The ceremony, scheduled for August 16, will be hosted by Emmy-winning television personality Ryan Seacrest and will feature tributes to the honorees, whose contributions have left an indelible mark on Disney’s legacy. The event will be broadcast on Disney+ for global audiences. Josh D’Amaro, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, emphasized the significance of the award, stating that the ceremony celebrates the visionaries who have shaped Disney’s creative identity. “Their impact is felt in everything we do,” he said, highlighting the connection between the honorees and the fans who cherish their work. The Disney Legends Awards, a tradition spanning 39 years, began in 1987 with Fred MacMurray’s recognition. To date, 329 individuals have been honored, including icons like Tim Allen, Julie Andrews, and Stan Lee. The 2026 honorees include Chris Berman, a pioneering sports broadcaster whose career began with ESPN in 1979. Berman played a pivotal role in defining ESPN’s early identity, covering major sporting events such as the NFL Draft, World Series, and Super Bowl. His work has become a cornerstone of sports broadcasting, blending expertise with a unique ability to connect with audiences. Jerry Bruckheimer, a legendary film and television producer, is another recipient. Known for blockbuster franchises like Pirates of the Caribbean and Top Gun, Bruckheimer’s career spans over 50 years, with films grossing nearly $15 billion globally.#ryan_seacrest #jerry_bruckheimer #josh_damaro #d23 #chris_berman
Demi Lovato Reflects on Past Relationship with Wilmer Valderrama Demi Lovato has appeared to address her former relationship with Wilmer Valderrama, whom she dated during her teenage years. The singer, now 25, recently discussed the 12-year age gap between herself and Valderrama on a podcast, reigniting conversations about the dynamics of their past romance. Lovato and Valderrama met in 2010 when she was 17 and he was 29. They became romantically involved when she turned 18 and dated on and off for about six years. In 2022, Lovato referenced their age difference in a song titled “29,” which included lyrics questioning consent and the power imbalance in their relationship. She wrote, “Petal on the vine / Too young to drink wine / Just five years a bleeder, student and a teacher / Far from innocent / What the fuck’s consent? / Numbers told you not to / But that didn’t stop you.” During a March 3 interview on Keke Palmer’s podcast, Lovato seemed to critique the age gap, asking, “Why was my boyfriend 30?” She later defended her decision to date older men, stating, “I’m not shy [about] dating older men,” and recalled Valderrama’s initial hesitation. “He was like, ‘Woah, slow down. You’re too young,’” she said. The discussion came after a 2025 interview with Ryan Seacrest, where Lovato, then 22, addressed criticism about her relationship with Valderrama. Seacrest noted that he had known Valderrama before Lovato was born, prompting her to explain their connection. She admitted, “I met him five years ago and we became close after that… I looked at him and was extremely attracted to him.” Valderrama later appeared on the same radio show, joking about the relationship. He recalled telling Seacrest, “I wanted nothing to do with her!” and “Stay away from me,” while the hosts laughed. Seacrest and Ellen K.#demi_lovato #wilmer_valderrama #keke_palmer #ryan_seacrest #ellen_k
