5 things to know this evening: 'Avengers' movie smashes records, Jada Pinkett Smith shares mental health struggle, and Ariana Grande flashes ring

Yahoo Entertainment & Lifestyle Staff


Good evening! Catch up on your pop-culture news with our roundup of today’s top stories.

1. Avengers: Infinity War crosses the $2 billion mark

Part of the <em>Avengers: Infinity War</em> cast visits <em>Jimmy Kimmel Live!</em> on April 23. (Photo: Randy Holmes via Getty Images)
Part of the Avengers: Infinity War cast visits Jimmy Kimmel Live! on April 23. (Photo: Randy Holmes via Getty Images)

No need to ask anyone if they’ve seen the latest installment of the Avengers franchise; it’s safe to assume that they have. After just 48 days in theaters, Disney announced Tuesday that the movie has surpassed the $2 billion mark at the global box office — a feat that only three others films have accomplished. Ever. Read more>>

2. Jada Pinkett Smith shares mental health struggle

In the wake of Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade’s recent deaths by suicide, Jada Pinkett Smith shared some of her own struggles. The Girls Trip star revealed that she too once contemplated whether she wanted to go on with life. Read more>>

One thing I’ve learned in my life over the years is that mental health is something we should practice daily, not just when issues arise. We should take care of our mind and spirit in the same way we do our body. With the suicides of Kate and Anthony it brought up feelings of when I was in such despair and had considered the same demise…often. In the years I spent towards my healing, many moons ago, I realized the mind and heart can be extremely delicate without the foundation of a formidable spirit. What I eat, what I watch on TV, what music I listen to, how I care for my body, my spiritual practice, what people I surround myself with, the amount of stress I allow and so on… either contribute to or deteriorate my mental health. Mental health is a daily practice for me. It’s a practice of deep self-love. May Kate and Anthony Rest In Peace. Many may not understand… but I do, and this morning I have the deepest gratitude that I pulled through. . Love.

A post shared by Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapinkettsmith) on Jun 11, 2018 at 2:40pm PDT

3. John Travolta’s still got it

(Image: Paramount Pictures)
(Image: Paramount Pictures)

Kelly Preston, Travolta’s wife of 27 years, gushed about her hubby on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen. She revealed that the best part of being married to him — well, one of the best parts — is the dancing. No surprise there! Read more>>

4. Ariana Grande’s engagement ring has been spotted

Ariana Grande poses for a selfie backstage at the 2018 iHeartRadio Wango Tango on June 2, 2018, in L.A. (Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for iHeartMedia)
Ariana Grande poses for a selfie backstage at the 2018 iHeartRadio Wango Tango on June 2, 2018, in L.A. (Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for iHeartMedia)

Look very closely at this photo of the singer, taken with Super Bowl “Selfie Kid” Ryan McKenna, at Wango Tango on June 2. Notice anything sparkly on Grande’s finger? TMZ reports that the custom-made ring Pete Davidson gave Grande cost $93,000. Read more>>

5. Kendra Wilkinson posts sexy selfie

As she turned the 33, the newly single reality star joked about her relationship status in a series of social media posts. She filed for divorce from husband Hank Baskett in April. Read more>>

I see you 33. Time to celebrate this beautiful life I have and created. Time to enter a new year with a new mind set. Time to shut the door on anything holding me down n run towards the top of my life with the people who truly love and care about me n want to see me there. My kids are on my back n i will forever carry them and their best interest but guess what haters? Time to find Kendra’s sexy side again n explore new ventures. Let’s have some fun…. #kdubturns33

A post shared by Kendra Wilkinson (@kendra_wilkinson_baskett) on Jun 11, 2018 at 12:38pm PDT

Thanks for reading! Come back tomorrow morning for your a.m. pop culture roundup.