Here’s a rundown of Us Weekly‘s top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on May 27, 2026. Here are key takeaways:
• French actor Pierre Deny, known for playing Louis de Léon on seasons 3 and 4 of Emily in Paris and Captain Philippe Kremen on Julie Lescaut, has died after a sudden and severe battle with ALS. His daughters confirmed the news in a statement on May 27.
• NASCAR driver Kyle Busch‘s death certificate reveals a dramatic chain of events that began with bacterial pneumonia and progressed to sepsis, disseminated intravascular coagulation and hemorrhagic shock, Us Weekly exclusively reported. The two-time Cup champion died on May 21, one day after being found unresponsive in a racing simulator in North Carolina.
• Travis Kelce is joining the ownership group of the Cleveland Guardians as a minority investor, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end revealed to ESPN. The Cleveland Heights, Ohio, native called himself a die-hard Guardians fan and said the move reflects “a deep appreciation for life and community and service.”
Edited by Samantha Benitz. Story produced with AI assistance
