Today's news you might've missed:

• "Breaking Bad" will return for its final eight episodes on August 11 and, since we'll obviously have tons to talk about as the series wraps up, AMC is planning an "after-show" called "Talking Bad." [Variety]
• Beginning in 2015, a new "Star Wars" movie will become an annual event as Disney plans to release a new installment every year. [EW]
• The next "Smurfs" film is pulling in a pop star for its soundtrack: Britney Spears. The singer will record a new song just for "Smurfs 2." Yes, we're serious. [Billboard]
• Rihanna's canceled four of her concerts on her Diamonds World Tour due to illness ... which some people are taking as a sign that she's pregnant. Those connected with her team, though, say it's just throat issues. [TMZ]
• But you know who is really a mom? Malin Akerman. The actress has tweeted that she welcomed a baby boy on Tuesday, and named him ... drumroll, please ... Sebastian Zincone, last name courtesy of her husband, Italian musician Roberto Zincone. [Malin Akerman's Twitter]
• And, while we're on the subject, Maya Rudolph has finally confirmed she's expecting her fourth child with partner Paul Thomas Anderson. The actress/comedian told Ellen DeGeneres on her show Wednesday that she hopes their newest arrival will make an appearance this summer. ["Ellen"]
• The 2013 Oscars was controversial and had way too many musical numbers, but overall wasn't bad and had nice ratings to boot. All of which means that Craig Zadan and Neil Meron will return to put on another Academy Awards on March 2, 2014. [THR]
• If you weren't already planning to see "The Lone Ranger" when it's released on July 3, there's a final theatrical trailer that's making a last ditch attempt to reel you in with tons of exposition. Like, two-and-a-half minutes worth of walking you through the plot: