Here’s a rundown of Us Weekly‘s top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on May 22, 2026. Here are key takeaways:
• New details: NASCAR driver Kyle Busch died after a medical emergency at a North Carolina training facility, and a 911 call placed one day before his death reveals he was experiencing shortness of breath and coughing up blood while on a bathroom floor. The two-time Cup champion was later found unresponsive in a racing simulator.
• Tying the knot: Donald Trump Jr. secretly married socialite and model Bettina Anderson in Palm Beach County, Florida, on Thursday, May 21, ahead of a planned Bahamas ceremony over Memorial Day weekend. Court documents show Anderson does not plan to take “Trump” as her legal last name.
• Behind the Scenes: Bonnie Bartlett, the wife of William Daniels, told Page Six that the Boy Meets World cast had “problems” working together as they grew up on set. She credited her husband, who played Mr. Feeny, with teaching the young actors about responsibility and seriousness.
Edited by Samantha Benitz. Story produced with AI assistance
