Ariel Castro spent the day in court after pleading guilty to more than 900 counts of kidnapping. He cut a plea deal that will sentence him to life in prison without parole. He was charged with 937 counts that include rape and aggravated murder.

Sources say that Rob Lowe and Rashida Jones are reportedly leaving the NBC comedy, Parks and Recreation. The two actors may leave the show on the 13th episode of the upcoming sixth season. Jones currently stars in Cuban Fury and Lowe will portray John F. Kennedy this fall in National Geographic’s Killing Kennedy. Still no confirmation from the network or the actor’s reps.

Jennifer Lopez may sign a new deal to return as an American Idol judge. Lopez could not judge last season because she was on tour. According to an insider she now has free time and hopes to return to the show.

Nick Cannon reached out to Amanda Bynes on Tumblr yesterday posting an open letter to “his sister.” He writes about the toll fame can take on someone and how it can really isolate people. He tells Bynes that she is not alone and that he is there for her. Bynes is reportedly
getting treatment for schizophrenia and doing better.

Kim Kardashian will make her first public appearance since giving birth to daughter North West. The new mother is set to make an appearance on her mother’s new talk show Kris. Kardashian is also set to make an appearance at younger sister Kylie Jenner’s sweet 16 on August 17th.