Details on Kris Jenner Mom’s Death, Soap Stars’ Divorce and More Top Stories

Get a rundown of Us‘ top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on July 24, 2026. Here are the key takeaways:

• Us exclusively learned that Kris Jenner‘s mother Mary Jo “MJ” Shannon died from acute cardiopulmonary arrest at a Los Angeles hospital on July 16, with metastatic lung cancer and acute respiratory failure listed as contributing conditions. Shannon was cremated on July 23, and no autopsy was performed.

• Soap stars Darin Brooks and Kelly Kruger finalized their divorce on Tuesday, July 28, six months after filing in January, Us exclusively reported. The former couple, who cited irreconcilable differences, will share joint legal custody of their two daughters with no monthly child support exchanged.

• Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was issued a citation for refusing an intoxication test following his July 23 arrest in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating a vehicle under the influence. The CBS Sports commentator has a court date set for September 21.

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