SpaceX doc leaks, TikTok ban gains steam, and Grok to go open-source

Hey, folks, welcome to Week in Review (WiR), TechCrunch’s regular newsletter recapping noteworthy happenings in tech over the past few days. This week, TechCrunch viewed leaked documents out of SpaceX showing some questionable practices related to employee stock options. X CEO Elon Musk announced that he would open source Grok, X’s AI-powered chatbot meant to … Read more

New Doc Explores the Pitfalls of Colonizing Space

The experiment was failing. Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian was in a cave in Spain, one outfitted to resemble the surface of a foreign planet, and she knew it was time to pull out. The goal had been to test how three people— Ben Hayoun-Stépanian and two of her doppelgängers—would form a new society in space using … Read more

Wendy Williams Doc Producers Say They Didn’t Know About Dementia Diagnosis

The producers behind the new Wendy Williams documentary are making it clear they would not have filmed the controversial project if they had known the full extent of her health crisis. As you know, Wendy’s dementia diagnosis was made public mere days before her Lifetime doc premiered on Saturday … highlighting the 59-year-old’s intimate struggles … Read more

‘Where Is Wendy Williams?’ Producers Defend Doc: ‘No One Wanted to Jump Into This Haphazardly’ (Exclusive)

The producers behind the newly released Where Is Wendy Williams? documentary say their two-part film went through rigorous and diligent checks before it went live over the weekend on Lifetime for millions to see.  Talking with ET’s Kevin Frazier, producers Mark Ford and Erica Hanson defended their project and said that not only were numerous … Read more

Wendy Williams Lifetime Doc Still Coming Out Despite Guardian Lawsuit

A woman claiming to be Wendy Williams’ legal guardian is s*** out of luck as it pertains to this Lifetime documentary — despite her 11th-hour efforts, we’ve learned it’s still coming out. A rep for the TV network tells TMZ … “Lifetime appeared in court today (Friday), and the documentary ‘Where is Wendy Williams?’ will … Read more

Recreate Snow White’s Life, Death, and Resurrection With This Lego Set

Image: Lego Bring home the magic of Walt Disney’s first animated feature Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in Lego form. The new collectible set will be available on March 4 online, and in select Lego stores and retailers. The set recreates the story of Snow White as she wishes for a new life, meets seven … Read more

Questlove on Inspiration Behind ‘James Brown: Say It Loud’ Doc and Being Close to EGOT Status (Exclusive)

It’s time for fans to delve deeply into the story of the man known as the Godfather of Soul, James Brown. On Feb. 19, A&E will premiere a two-night documentary event sharing the history of “the immeasurable musical and cultural impact of the entertainment icon.” ET chatted with executive producer Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson at the James Brown: … Read more

Euthanasia Doc Warned Against Gas Mask in Kenneth Eugene Smith’s Execution

Play video content TMZ.com Convicted killer Kenneth Eugene Smith violently convulsed during his nitrogen gas execution for 4 painfully long minutes, and the founder of a leading euthanasia group says he knew it wouldn’t go smoothly when he previewed the prison set-up. Dr. Philip Nitschke, founder of pro-euthanasia group “Exit International”, spoke to “TMZ Live” … Read more

Sylvester Stallone Discusses Tragic Loss Of Son Sage At 36 In ‘Sly’ Netflix Doc

Sylvester Stallone shares rare insights on his son Sage’s untimely death. In the documentary “Sly,” Sylvester Stallone reflects on both his triumphs and regrets, delving into a sensitive topic seldom discussed: the passing of his son Sage Stallone in 2012. Remembering Sage Stallone MEGAThe 77-year-old actor, who has infrequently spoken about Sage’s death, reveals that … Read more