Quavo remembers nephew Takeoff as ‘our angel’
The tragic rap star – was known for creating hits such as ‘Versace’ and ‘Bad and Boujee’ alongside Quavo and cousin Offset as part of hip hop group Migos – was shot dead earlier this month at the age of 28 following an altercation at a club in Houston, Texas and now his uncle has admitted he will “miss” him so much because they did everything together.
He wrote on Instagram: “It’s so hard to tell you Ima miss you because you [were] always with me and we did everything together. Thought we were gonna be pro wrestlers. Nothing ever really bothered Take and he didn’t bother anybody. He the most unbothered person in the world. He never go mad, he never raised his voice, and when he did, he silenced the room because what Take said was law and he wasn’t changing his mind.”
The ‘Open it Up’ hitmaker – whose real name is Quavious Keyate Marshall – has been trying to decide what his nephew was to him because he always “hated” using the family term to describe his fellow rap star.
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Rihanna’s baby boy is ‘amazing’
Rihanna thinks her baby boy is “amazing”.
The 34-year-old singer gave birth to her first child with ASAP Rocky in May, and she’s “cherished” the time that she’s spent with her son.
The ‘Work’ hitmaker shared: “He’s amazing, he’s a happy baby.”
Rihanna also revealed that seeing her baby boy in the morning is one of the highlights of her day.
Discussing the best part of being a mom, Rihanna told ‘Entertainment Tonight’: “Oh my god, the mornings, like, seeing his morning face! Seeing a baby with, like, little bags and waking up and they’re just, like, startled. They’re trying to figure out where they’re at. It’s the cutest, it’s my favorite part of the day.”
Donald Trump’s daughter Tiffany gets married to long-term boyfriend
Tiffany Trump has married Michael Boulos.
The 29-year-old model – who is the daughter of former US President Donald Trump and his second wife Marla Maples – tied the knot with her long-term boyfriend Michael on Saturday (13.11.22) in a ceremony which saw her parents reunite in her childhood home.
Marla told PEOPLE: “We are focused on this sacred union and welcoming beloved friends and family, not on politics. We chose this as the venue because this was Tiffany’s childhood home and where she was brought into the world. It’s a Lebanese American wedding, so we were so happy to have [dress designer] Elie Saab create the magic.”
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BTS star Jungkook to perform at Qatar World Cup
BTS star Jungkook is to perform at the World Cup in Qatar.
The decision to host the football tournament in the Gulf state has caused deep controversy due to Qatar’s stance on homosexuality – which is illegal in the country – but the 25-year-old K-Pop singer will be amongst the names who take to the stage during the football tournament.
A tweet from the boyband’s official account read: “Proud to announce that Jungkook is part of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Soundtrack will perform at the World Cup opening ceremony. Stay tuned!”
The ‘Butter’ hitmaker will join the likes of former Take That star Robbie Williams as well as Craig David and Tinie Tempah when the tournament kicks off later this month but pop singer Dua Lipa recently slammed rumours that she would be taking to the stage and vowed never to visit the country until “all human rights” are granted.
She said: “There is currently a lot of speculation that I will be performing at the opening ceremony of the world cup in Qatar. I will not be performing and nor have I ever been involved in any negotiation to perform. will be cheering England on from afar and I look forward to visiting Qatar when it has fulfilled all the human rights pledges it made when it won the right to host the World Cup.”
FIFA has issued a plea to the 32 competing nations to “let football take the stage” at the tournament in Qatar but England manager Gareth Southgate said it is “highly unlikely” that the team will adhere to the governing body’s request.
He said: “We have always spoken about issues we think should be talked about, particularly the ones we feel we can affect. Contrary to one or two observations in the last few weeks, we have spoken in the same way other nations have spoken about this tournament, the human rights challenges. We’ve been very clear on our standpoint on that. So, look I think we would like to focus primarily on the football. For every player, every coach and everybody travelling to a World Cup, this is a carnival of football. So regarding the LGBT community, we stand for inclusivity and we are very, very strong on that. We think that is important in terms of all our supporters. We understand the challenges this tournament brings within that, If it wasn’t for the strength of that community, we wouldn’t be women’s European champions. So it’s very, very important to us.”
Prince Philip ‘considered’ suing Netflix over ‘The Crown
Prince Philip reportedly “considered” suing Netflix over an episode of ‘The Crown’.
The royal – who was married to the late Queen Elizabeth from 1947 until his death at the age of 99 in 2021 – was reportedly thinking about taking the team behind the biographical series to court when he was left “very upset” and consulted royal law firm Farrer and Co when an episode blamed him for the death of his sister Princess Cecilie.
Hugo Vickers, a royal historian, and author, said: “I know Prince Philip consulted his lawyer about it, to ask ‘What can I do about it?’ He was very upset about the way that was portrayed. He was human. He could be hurt like anybody else. [Philip] was not displeased when I put the record straight.”
The episode in question was titled ‘Paterfamilias’ and features in the second series of the Netflix show, with the plot seeing a 16-year-old Philip being forbidden from spending his half-term break in Germany with Cecilie after misbehaving at school.
Pregnant Cecile was seen telling Philip that she would have to fly to London to attend a wedding as a result of his behaviour but was subsequently killed in the plane crash.
In the episode – which featured no fictional disclaimer – their father, Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark says to onlookers: “I’m surprised he dare show himself here. Had it not been for Philip and his indiscipline she would never have taken that flight. It’s true, isn’t it boy? You’re the reason we’re all here burying my favourite child. Get him out of here.”
However, the royal expert then claimed that the Duke of Edinburgh had eventually chosen not to take legal action in keeping with his wife’s royal mantra of “never complain, never explain.”
A friend of the late royal also recalled that the Duke had seemed “upset” about the way he was being portrayed on screen.
The friend said: “I remember sitting next to the Duke of Edinburgh at a dinner, and him being so upset about it and what it [‘The Crown’] was saying about him.”
Meanwhile, a close friend of William, Prince of Wales – who became heir to the throne upon the death of his grandmother Queen Elizabeth in September and his father King Charles acceded to the head-of-state position – alleged that the royal has found the drama series to be “damaging” now that it is coming closer to the present day in its timeline.
The friend told The Sunday Times: “He has spoken about it, and now, as it is coming closer to the present, he is particularly concerned about it. William does think it is damaging. The royal family know a lot of it is nonsense, but it is really harsh and hurtful.”
Taylor Swift wins big at the MTV EMAs
Taylor Swift was the big winner at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2022.
The 32-year-old pop star took home a total of four awards from the annual awards ceremony including Best Artist, Best Pop, as well as both Best Video and Best Longform Video for ‘All Too Well (10 Minute Version’.)
Taylor’s fellow superstar Nicki Minaj was awarded Best Song for her hit Super Freaky Girl and Best Hip Hop while former One Direction singer Harry Styles won Best Live.
Elsewhere, ‘Anywhere’ hitmaker Rita Ora – who also took on hosting duties with husband Taika Waititi – won Best Look ‘Personal Style while Video for Good went to Sam Smith feat. Kim Petras for their collaborative effort ‘Unholy.’
Meanwhile, Best Collaboration was given to David Guetta and Bebe Rexha for ‘I’m Good (Blue)’, while ‘Hey Mamma’ hitmaker David also received Best Electronicwhilst brand new award Best Metaverse Performance went to the BLACKPINK The Virtual PUBG Mobile, in recognition of the K-Pop girl group’s in-game concert.
The glitzy awards night – which was held at the PSD Bank Dome in Düsseldorf, Germany – was opened by David Guetta and Bebe Rexha with a rendition of their award-winning hit, whilst rock band Muse later took to the stage for a performance of ‘Will of the People’ complete with fires and flares.
‘Sweet but Psycho’ songstress Ava Max treated fans to a performance of ‘Million Dollar Baby’ from top giant diamond and rap superstar Stormzy gave the very first television performance of his new song ‘Fire Babe’.
In showing support for Ukraine – which has been subject to an ongoing invasion by Russia since February – Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra arrived to give a performance of ‘Stefania’, with the arena lights being switched to blue and yellow, while three women from the wartorn country received the MTV EMA Generation Change Award
FULL LIST OF “MTV EMA” 2022 WINNERS:
Best Song – Nicki Minaj – ‘Super Freaky Girl’
Best Video – Taylor Swift – ‘All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version)’
Best Artist – Taylor Swift
Best Collaboration – David Guetta Bebe Rexha – ‘I’m Good (Blue)’
Best Electronic – David Guetta
Best Hip Hop – Nicki Minaj
Best Alternative – Gorillaz
Best Longform Video – Taylor Swift – ‘All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version)’
Video For Good – Sam Smith ‘Unholy (ft. Kim Petras) ‘
Best Metaverse Performance – ‘BLACKPINK The Virtual PUBG Mobile’
Best Look ‘Personal Style’ – Rita Ora
Generation Change – Lina Deshvar, Anna Kutova, and Anfisa Yakovina
Kim Kardashian: I want to use my voice to help children
Kim Kardashian wants to “use [her] voice” to help bring justice to children.
The 42-year-old reality superstar – who has children North, nine, Saint, six, Chicago, four, and three-year-old Psalm with ex-husband Kanye West – was honoured with the Giving Tree Award at the 2022 Baby2Baby Gala on Saturday (12.11.22) and used her speech to continue to support the nonprofit organisation on their mission to provide essentials for children in poverty.
She said: “As many of you know, advocating for justice is a deep passion of mine. Justice for me has so many meanings but what it ultimately comes down to is what is fair, what is right, and what leads our world better — especially for our children. I will continue to use my voice and my resources to share in your mission, while all of us help Baby2Baby to bring fairness, equality, and justice to so many children, who have been deprived of access to basic essentials.”
‘The Kardashians’ star was supported at the awards ceremony by her mother Kris Jenner, 67, and younger half-sister Kylie Jenner, 25, and went on to add that – unlike her – people do not need hundreds of millions of social media followers to make a difference before closing out her speech by thanking her mother and her late father Robert Kardashian for guiding her through such a “blessed life.”
She added: “You don’t have to break the internet or have millions of followers to make a difference. Everyone in this room has the power. Even the smallest of efforts help. Our support is needed more now than ever, to close the necessity gap and join the fight for change. And I would like to thank my parents. My mom Kris, my backbone, the heartbeat of our family, for showing me what it means to put her children and caring for others first. And my dad, who taught me at a very young age, compassion, gratitude, and the importance of using this blessed life that we have been given to bless others.”
Sir Rod Stewart turned down $1 million offer to perform in Qatar
Sir Rod Stewart turned down a gig in Qatar even though he was offered more than $1 million.
The 77-year-old rock legend was offered the seven-figure sum to entertain crowds in the Middle East country – which has been chosen to host the upcoming World Cup but has drawn controversy over the decision because homosexuality is illegal there- in 2021 and rejected the lucrative gig because it “wasn’t right” to go.
He told The Sunday Times: “I was actually offered a lot of money, over $1 million, to play there 15 months ago. I turned it down. It’s not right to go. And the Iranians should be out too for supplying arms. Tell you what, supporters have got to watch out, haven’t they?”
The upcoming football tournament will feature performances from the likes of former Take That star Robbie Williams as well as Craig David and Tinie Tempah but pop singer Dua Lipa recently slammed rumours that she would be taking to the stage and vowed never to visit the country until “all human rights” are granted.
She said: “There is currently a lot of speculation that I will be performing at the opening ceremony of the world cup in Qatar. I will not be performing and nor have I ever been involved in any negotiation to perform. will be cheering England on from afar and I look forward to visiting Qatar when it has fulfilled all the human rights pledges it made when it won the right to host the World Cup.”
FIFA has issued a plea to the 32 competing nations to “let football take the stage” at the tournament in Qatar but the Three Lions boss says it is “highly unlikely” that the team will adhere to the governing body’s request.
Gareth said: “We have always spoken about issues we think should be talked about, particularly the ones we feel we can affect. Contrary to one or two observations in the last few weeks, we have spoken in the same way other nations have spoken about this tournament, the human rights challenges. We’ve been very clear on our standpoint on that. So, look I think we would like to focus primarily on the football. For every player, every coach and everybody travelling to a World Cup, this is a carnival of football. So regarding the LGBT community, we stand for inclusivity and we are very, very strong on that. We think that is important in terms of all our supporters. We understand the challenges this tournament brings within that, If it wasn’t for the strength of that community, we wouldn’t be women’s European champions. So it’s very, very important to us.”
Harry Styles helps pregnant fan do a gender reveal
Harry Styles helped a pregnant fan do a gender reveal at his concert.
The 28-year-old pop megastar was headlining a gig at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Friday (11.11.22) and revealed to the 17,000-seat arena that mother-to-be Sidney will soon be giving birth to a baby girl.
Speaking live on stage in a video posted to TikTok, he said: “She’s about to do the single hardest thing in the world there is to do. I’m sure it’s gonna be fine. The most beautiful thing there is to do in the world. And it’s gonna…Los Angeles, this is a Friday night you will never forget. Here we go. May I please get some tense gender-reveal music? I know something you don’t know! This is called edging. It’s a…girl.”
Early this month, Harry had been forced to pull out of his Los Angeles concert just hours before he was due on stage because of illness, having already postponed the gig scheduled for the night before.
He revealed on his Instagram Story: “Towards the end of the show on Wednesday I started feeling ill and I’ve been in bed with the flu ever since.
“I’ve been doing everything I can to be able to sing tonight, but I’m leaving the doctor now and I’m devastated that it’s just not possible.
“I’m sorry this news is coming so close to show time, but it was my sincerest hope to be able to play for you tonight.
“I know several of you have planned trips to LA to see the show, and it means the absolute world to me.”
In June this year, the ‘As It Was’ hitmaker helped an Italian fan come out as gay at his Wembley Stadium concert.
The fan, named Matteo, was holding a sign that read: “From Ono to Wembley: Help me come out.” during Harry’s two-night stint at the London venue and the former One Direction star declared Matteo “officially gay my boy” as he raised a Pride flag above his head.
He said: “Congratulations Matteo, you are a free man.”
Dua Lipa refuses to perform at Qatar World Cup
Dua Lipa will not be performing at the Qatar World Cup.
The decision to host the football tournament in the Gulf state has caused deep controversy due to Qatar’s stance on homosexuality – which is illegal in the country – and even though the 27-year-old pop star was rumoured to be taking to the stage there later this month, she has explained that no such performance has ever been on the agenda.
She wrote on Instagram: “There is currently a lot of speculation that I will be performing at the opening ceremony of the world cup in Qatar. I will not be performing and nor have I ever been involved in any negotiation to perform. “
The ‘Levitating’ hitmaker went on to add that she will be “cheering” for England nonetheless but promised that she would never visit Qatar until officials have “fulfilled all human rights.”
She added: “I will be cheering England on from afar and I look forward to visiting Qatar when it has fulfilled all the human rights pledges it made when it won the right to host the World Cup.”
Her comments come just days after England manager Gareth Southgate explained that his team will not be afraid to talk about human
rights concerns at the World Cup.
FIFA has issued a plea to the 32 competing nations to “let football take the stage” at the tournament in Qatar but the Three Lions boss says it is “highly unlikely” that the team will adhere to the governing body’s request.
Gareth said: “We have always spoken about issues we think should be talked about, particularly the ones we feel we can affect. Contrary to one or two observations in the last few weeks, we have spoken in the same way other nations have spoken about this tournament, the human rights challenges. We’ve been very clear on our standpoint on that. So, look I think we would like to focus primarily on the football. For every player, every coach and everybody travelling to a World Cup, this is a carnival of football. So regarding the LGBT community, we stand for inclusivity and we are very, very strong on that. We think that is
important in terms of all our supporters. We understand the challenges this tournament brings within that, If it wasn’t for the strength of that community, we wouldn’t be women’s European champions. So it’s very, very important to us.”
Backstreet Boys plan another Las Vegas residency
Backstreet Boys are planning another Las Vegas residency.
The ‘I Want It That Way’ hitmakers completed a two-year stint at Planet Hollywood in 2019 but are hoping to book another concert series there, which will last even longer, because they “loved” the experience.
Brian Littrell said: “We loved Vegas as you can settle in and it’s like you just show up to the office. You don’t forget where you are performing, you don’t have to remember the name of the city. We’re planning on going back.”
His bandmate AJ McLean added to The Sun on Sunday newspaper’s Bizarre column: “Hopefully we are going back to do another residency, to play for a little longer.
“Those types of shows are easier on us as a band — there is no travel involved. If I want to leave Vegas, it’s only a 40-minute flight back to LA.
“I even moved my mum out there about five years ago and, when I go visit her, I see a whole new side.
“It’s beautiful, residential, fun, it’s warm and there is a plethora of beautiful golf courses. It’s so much more than just the strip.”
AJ enjoys making the most of the gambling opportunities offered by Sin City when he’s in town.
He said: “I’ve dialled it back, but for me it’s either poker or blackjack.
“I’ve got the same table at Planet Hollywood I’ve played at since we started the residency. The same two dealers — if they’re not working, I won’t play. I have not lost yet on that table.”
The group – which also includes Nick Carter, Kevin Richardson and Howie Dorough — celebrate their 30th anniversary next year and are as close as ever.
AJ said: “Every day we have off, three or four of us are on the golf course, going for dinner together and having a lot more fun together as a group.”
Meanwhile, the band are excited about their upcoming music video ‘Christmas In New York’, for which they have been recreated in clay.
Brian said: “We did a claymation video. It’s going to be adorable — we had to approve our little characters.”
AJ quipped: “Four of the five look like us, except Howie, who looks like Marc Anthony. We have to fix his facial hair.”
Taylor Lautner married
Taylor Lautner has got married.
The ‘Twilight’ actor tied the knot with 24-year-old Taylor Dome in front of around 100 guests at Epoch Estate Wines, outside of Paso Robles, California, on Friday (11.11.22) evening, exactly a year after they got engaged after three years of dating.
The couple exchanged vows at the winery shortly before sunset, with photos obtained by MailOnline showing the blonde beauty wore a flowing white wedding dress with lace overlay and long train, with her blonde hair loose and topped by a veil.
Meanwhile, the 30-year-old groom looked smart in a black tuxedo and bow tie, matched by his groomsmen, and the five bridesmaids wore different styles of dresses in the same olive green hue.
The ‘Abduction’ star previously confirmed Taylor, who is a nurse, was going to take his surname after their marriage, despite the potential confusion.
He said: “[I was] like, are you into this last name? Because we already share one name. So it’s gonna be extra complicated.
“We’re literally going to be the same person.”
Despite this, the actor can’t wait to tie the knot and Lautner admits that he’s a “very lucky” man.
Speaking earlier this year, he said: “I knew when I first met her that I wanted to get to know her more, and I really, really could see a future with her. She’s a fantastic woman and I’m very lucky that she chose me.”
The loved-up couple began dating in 2018 and they announced their engagement to the world via social media in 2021.
The Hollywood star even posted some behind-the-scenes photos of the special moment on his Instagram account.
Taylor – who played Jacob Black in the ‘Twilight’ film series – captioned his post: “11.11.2021. And just like that, all of my wishes came true (sic)”
Louis Tomlinson breaks arm
Louis Tomlinson has broken his arm.
The 30-year-old singer has apologised to fans because he has been forced to cancel a string of personal appearances to promote his new album, ‘Faith in the Future’, after falling over after a concert in New York City on Friday (11.11.22) and “badly” injuring his limb.
He said in a statement shared to Instagram: “Thank you to everyone that’s listened to the new album so far, it means the world to me.
“The show last night in New York was incredible
“Unfortunately on the way back I’ve managed to fall and break my right arm pretty badly.
“So I’m gutted to say I’ll have to reschedule the in-store signings next week. New dates will be announced very soon. Thank you for all your support and sorry to anyone who was coming next week. Louis.”
The former One Direction singer recently hit out at performers who charge fans to meet their idols, insisting the music industry could do more to help people instead of being “greedy f******”
He said: “In terms of what I think could be better, honestly, there’s too many f****** greedy f******. As artists, we can all do a little bit more to help out, with things like ticket prices, merch prices, everything that we put any kind of price on…
“Those things are really important to me. I could have had a meet and greet for the seven months I’ve just been on tour, and it would have been amazing f****** money.
“But the bottom line is, whoever’s got the richest parents or the most money gets a better experience, and that’s not f****** fair.”
The ‘Bigger Than Me’ hitmaker also noted how he’s given a lot of control over this stage of his career.
He explained: “Everything BMG stands for is really important. The level of control, even the way that the deal is structured, everything makes you feel like you’re in control and they’re there to help.
“Yes, they offer opinions, but it’s not saying, ‘This is what the single or video should be.’ I needed that freedom because the last thing I want is to be sitting in my rocking chair when I’m in my seventies thinking I should have made my own decisions.
“They’ve really embraced me as an artist, all of my ideas and thoughts, which gives me loads of confidence and was what I needed.”
Keith Levene dead at 65
The Public Image Ltd. guitarist – who was also one of the original members of The Clash – died of liver cancer at the age of 65 on Friday (11.11.22), his family and friends have revealed.
His partner, Kate Ransford, who was with the musician in his final hours along with his sister Jill Bennett and her husband, said Keith had died “peacefully, settled, cosy and loved”.
The news was first announced by writer Adam Hammond, who had been working with the musician on a history of PiL.
He tweeted: “It is with great sadness I report that my close friend and legendary Public Image Limited guitarist Keith Levene passed away on Friday 11th November.
“There is no doubt that Keith was one of the most innovative, audacious and influential guitarists of all time.
“Keith sought to create a new paradigm in music and with willing collaborators John Lydon and Jah Wobble succeeded in doing just that. His guitar work over the nine minutes of ‘Theme’, the first track on the first PiL album, defined what alternative music should be.
“As well as helping to make PiL the most important band of the age, Keith also founded The Clash with Mick Jones and had a major influence on their early sound.
“So much of what we listen to today owes much to Keith’s work, some of it acknowledged, most of it not.
“Our thoughts and love go out to his partner Kate, sister Jill and all of Keith’s family and friends. The world is a darker place without his genius. Mine will be darker without my mate.”
PiL’s former drummer, Martin Atkins, paid tribute to the “guitar giant”.
Retweeting an image of the band from 1980, he wrote: “A sad time to learn of the passing of guitar giant Keith Levene.
“We had our ups and downs that had mellowed over time. My respect for his unique talent never will. @pilofficial”
Bandmate Jah Wobble simply tweeted: “RIP KEITH LEVINE”
He later thanked fans for their kind messages as he began retweeting a number of other tributes.
He wrote: “Thanks for all the messages of condolence re Keith …but it’s his partner and family who are really impacted by his passing (sic)”
Keith – who was born Julian Levene in Muswell Hill, north London – founded The Clash win bandmate Mick Jones in 19976 and encouraged Joe Strummer to quit his own group to join them. He left the punk pioneers before they had recorded many songs, but does appear on ‘What’s My Name’ on their debut album.
He went on to join John Lydon and Jah Wobble in Public Image Ltd. in 1978, before quitting in 1983 over creative differences.
He released a number of solo records towards the end of his career and was an investor in Bitcoin.
Kylie Minogue’s family happy she’s back in Australia
Kylie Minogue’s family are “delighted” she’s back in Australia.
The ‘Spinning Around’ singer had lived in London for several years before returning to her native land earlier this year and she admitted her parents Ron and Carole, and siblings Brendan and Dannii couldn’t be happier to have her nearby again.
She told Britain’s HELLO! magazine: “They are delighted that Oz is now my base and I love being able to be close to them
“Even if I’m not there all the time, it’s a state of mind. Australia has always been my home, but I have lived in so many places – mostly, of course, London.”
The 54-year-old singer still misses the UK but is a regular visitor.
She said: “There is so much to miss but I’ve been back for enough visits to keep any longing at bay.”
As well as her successful music career, Kylie also has her own Especially For You wine range and recently launched a non-alcoholic sparkling rose, which she has been enjoying with her pals.
She said: “I’ve shared a champagne glass of the nought per cent sparking rose with friends and we get that same celebratory feeling as we would with alcoholic bubbly.
“I love hearing that people are enjoying the wine and making it part of their celebrations or dinners.”
Kylie’s sister Dannii recently spoke of how much she and her 12-year-old son Ethan have loved having the former ‘Neighbours’ actress living nearby.
She said: “It’s great [having Kylie home]. We have a lot of family time. Our grandma is turning 103 in December so it’s just really nice to have that time for Kylie to spend with her nieces and nephews. Our cousins have just had babies.
“Kylie loves hanging out with my son. We love watching the movies, we go to the farm and see the animals and I like to cook for her – she loves my risotto and Kylie does these beautiful roasted tomatoes on bruschetta.”
Aaron Carter memoir release postponed
The release of Aaron Carter’s memoir has been postponed “out of respect” for his family.
The ‘I Want Candy’ singer was found dead at home aged just 34 on 5 November and days later, Ballast Books announced plans to release ‘Aaron Carter: An Incomplete Story of an Incomplete Life’ on 15 November, but following a backlash, they have now decided against publishing the tome.
Attorney Scott Atherton, founder of Atherton Galardi Mullen and Reeder PLLC who represents Ballast Books and author Andy Symonds – who interviewed the late pop star over a period of three years for the book- said in a statement: “Out of respect for the Carter family, my client has decided to defer the further release of the book at this time. Mr. Carter was not just a celebrity but also a father, a brother, a son, and a friend to many still grieving for him.”
The lawyer also noted that “public attention has recently focused on a small number of interactions during Mr. Carter’s early years.”
He added: “The more important story is about Mr. Carter’s life and what people can learn from his professional success, personal struggles, and tragic passing.”
Despite the criticism the planned release had faced, the attorney insisted Aaron had wanted his story “with all its beauty and rawness” to be told.
Aaron’s former girlfriend Hilary Duff, who he dated as a young teenager, previously branded the release of the book “disgusting”.
She said: “She said: “It’s really sad that within a week of Aaron’s death, there’s a publisher that seems to be recklessly pushing a book out to capitalise on this tragedy without taking appropriate time or care to fact check the validity of his work. To water down Aaron’s life story to what seems to be unverified click-bait for profit is disgusting. In no way do I condone shedding any light on what is so obviously an uninformed, heartless, money grab.”
Aaron’s management team, Big Umbrella Management, thanked the former Disney Channel star for speaking out as they also condemned the release.
They said: “We as Aaron’s management would like to thank [Hilary] Duff for her statement regarding the book that is set to be released,” the statement read. “In the few short days following our dear friends passing, we have been trying to grieve and process while simultaneously having to deal with several obscenely disrespectful and unauthorised releases.
“These releases include an album, a single and now it seems a book.
“This is a time for mourning and remembering an incredible soul lost, not heartless money grabs and attention seeking.
“We would ask the parties responsible to remove the aforementioned content and that no further content be released without approval from his family, friends, and associates.”
Mel B teases ‘exciting plans’ for Spice Girls reunion
Mel B has teased the Spice Girls have “exciting plans” in the pipeline.
The 47-year-old pop star reunited with former bandmates Geri Horner, Emma Bunton, and Melanie C for a UK stadium tour in 2019 and though the group – which originally also included Victoria Beckham – are rumoured to be hitting the road again in 2023, she refused to confirm exactly what is in store for them.
She told HELLO! Magazine: “We’ve got exciting plans, so watch out But I’m the one who is always in trouble for shooting my mouth off, so I’d better leave it at that.”
The comments made by the ”I Want You Back’ hitmaker – who was known as Scary Spice during her heyday with the ‘Viva Forever singers – come just days after bandmate Emma ‘Baby Spice’ Bunton revealed that the groundbreaking girl group would spend their days in the studio drinking booze because they could “get away with anything” in the 1990s.
She said: “We used to have a brilliant time and we used to sometimes go out so late, have a few hours sleep then get back on stage, it was bad. When we were in the studio we did drink lots. The 90s were the best for that, you could get away with anything!”
The ‘What Took You So Long?’ songstress – who along with her bandmates is celebrating the 25th anniversary of their chart-topping album ‘Spiceworld’ – went on to add that she would always feel “weird” if she were to wear something usually associated with the other girls, such as Mel’s leopard print or Ginger Spice’s famous union jack emblem and finds the idea odd to this day.
She added: “I would always feel weird if I wore any leopard print, I just couldn’t do it, I still find it weird wearing leopard print or Union Jack!”
Lindsay Lohan interested in Freaky Friday sequel
Lindsay Lohan is “excited” about a potential ‘Freaky Friday’ sequel.
The ‘Falling For Christmas’ actress confirmed Jamie Lee Curtis – who played her mother in the 2003 body-swap comedy – had been in touch to discuss the possibility of a follow-up to the film while she was back working on her festive comeback project.
She told ‘Tonight Show’ host Jimmy Fallon: “I was on set filming at the time and Jamie Lee Curtis writes you, you just get excited and distracted immediately.
“So I had to bring myself down to Earth and be like, ‘OK, I’m on set, I have to focus.’ And then she said ‘Freaky Friday 2’ and I got more excited.”
She then confirmed both she and Jamie “would both be into” making a sequel.
And that’s not all because Jimmy also asked Lindsay if she’d be interested in a ‘Mean Girls’ sequel.
But the 36-year-old star insisted it wasn’t her decision to make as any follow-up would be “in Tina Fey’s hands”.
Jamie spoke in October about her desire to make a ‘Freaky Friday’ sequel, where Lindsay would get to play a “hot grandma”.
She said: “Let me be the grandma, let me be the old grandma who switches places, so then Lindsay gets to be the sexy grandma who’s still happy with Mark Harmon in all the ways you would be happy with Mark Harmon.
“And simply, I would like to see Lindsay be the hot grandma, and I would like to see me try to deal with toddlers today. I wanna be a helicopter parent in today’s world, as an old lady.”
She confirmed she had pitched the idea to Disney, but there has been no confirmation as to whether the project could become reality as yet.
Aaron Carter took in a homeless woman before he died
Aaron Carter took in a homeless woman before he died.
The pop star – who is survived by his fiancee Melanie Martin and their 11-month-old son Prince – was found dead last week at the age of 34 and the woman who is said to have discovered his body was reportedly on the streets before he took her in and employed her as a housekeeper following a possible break in
A source told TMZ : “Aaron and Melanie went down to Orange County last month for a few nights to visit their son who’s currently under the care of Melanie’s mom, as neither parent had physical custody of the child and they got word of a possible break-in at their house … their front door was open and someone left behind cigarette butts. A friend urged them to get someone to house-sit for them if/when they left and friend had a woman in mind from his church … who happened to be homeless. Melanie and Aaron met her, and they felt she was a good fit. So they brokered a deal where they’d offer her a free place to stay in exchange for keeping an eye on the place. She’d also do odd jobs around the property.”
The outlet went on to claim that following the ‘I Want Candy’ hitmaker’s death, the fate of the housekeeper remains unknown but claimed that there had been “a lot of activity” at the home since the tragedy happened.
Meanwhile, Aaron had been working on a book about his life up until his death but is said to have been against the idea of releasing it, just days after Ballast Books confirmed they will be bringing out ‘Aaron Carter: An Incomplete Story of an Incomplete Life’ this coming Tuesday.
A source said: “Aaron, in the midst of [working on the book], said, ‘I want nothing to do with this’ and stopped, so the fact that the publisher is saying it’s green-lit, it’s not! That’s against Aaron’s wishes!”
Jesy Nelson preparing to release new music
Jesy Nelson is preparing to release new music.
The former Little Mix star split from her record label over creative differences after the release of her first solo single ‘Boyz’ over a year ago but Jesy, 31, is finally ready to share her new music with the world.
A source told The Sun newspaper’s Bizarre column: “Jesy threw a party a few weeks ago and invited some of her friends to hear some of the new music she has been writing and recording.
“She was overwhelmed by their reaction, as they all loved it.
“The music is more reflective of where Jesy is today and she thinks it will resonate more with Little Mix fans.”
Jesy recently returned to Instagram following a social media break and promised her fans that she will be dropping new music early next year.
She wrote: “Hello my beautiful people, I am back! I decided I needed a bit of a social media break and it did me the world of good. I have missed you all so much.
“Thank you to all my amazing fans for being so loyal and patient I promise you there will be music soon but wanted to make sure it was perfect!
“Keep your eyes out for some clues but it is coming early next year.”
Although Jesy is focused on her music, those around her are also encouraging her to release a beauty brand.
A source recently explained: “Jesy is totally focused on her music at the moment but when that project is ready, people have bandied around the idea of her dipping her toe into the cosmetics market.”
They added she and her friends have seen the likes of Rihanna find success with her Fenty Beauty line and some of those close to Jesy think she could do well by emulating that.
The insider explained: “It is not something in the pipeline currently but Jesy is known for her love of glamorous make-up and there is a market there for her if she chooses to go down that route.”
Taylor Swift adds 17 dates to Eras tour
Taylor Swift has added 17 more dates to her ‘Eras’ stadium tour.
The 32-year-old singer/songwriter will embark on her biggest US tour to date next year, taking in 52 shows across the country, including five nights at L.A.’s SoFi Stadium.
Taylor’s team said the new shows, which are all in previously announced cities, have been added “due to unprecedented demand”.
Glendale, Las Vegas, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Minneapolis, Cincinnati, Kansas City and Denver have all received a second night, while she will play three nights in Arlington, Tampa, Houston, Atlanta, Nashville, Philadelphia, Foxborough, East Rutherford and Chicago.
The opening of the tour has moved from March 18 in Glendale to March 17 and the tour will now end in Los Angeles on August 9.
Meanwhile, Taylor recently became the first artist in Billboard history to fill the entire top 10 in one week.
The ‘Anti-Hero’ hitmaker – whose new album ‘Midnights’ was released on October 21 – was left overwhelmed after finding out her songs made up the whole top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, going one better then Drake’s previous record from September 2021.
Responding to the news on Twitter, Taylor wrote: “10 out of 10 of the Hot 100??? On my 10th album??? I AM IN SHAMBLES. (sic)”
‘Midnights’ has already seen huge success, with the Billboard 200 chart – which is dated November 5 – seeing the album achieve the biggest week for any album in almost seven years.
According to Luminate, the record dropped with 1.578 million equivalent album units earned in the US for its first week.
Meanwhile, Taylor is tied with Barbra Streisand for most number one albums among women in the Billboard charts, with 11, and she’s now the sixth act with more than 10 chart topping records since the weekly rankings were first published regular from 1956.
She now follows behind The Beatles (19) and Jay-Z (14), while Drake, Bruce Springsteen and Streisand all also have 11.
Although ‘Midnights’ is Taylor’s 10th studio album and her self-titled peaked at number five, the ‘Taylor’s Version’ re-recordings of ‘Fearless’ and ‘Red’ both topped the charts.
Cardi B’s tribute to Takeoff
Cardi B has paid tribute to Takeoff following his memorial service.
The 28-year-old rapper was shot and killed in Houston earlier this month and Cardi – who is married to Takeoff’s cousin and Migos bandmate Offset – took to Instagram to pay tribute to the late star.
She wrote: “Takeoff your untimely passing has brought a great deal of pain and sorrow to so many lives. The impact you had in this world was so considerable and we have struggled to grasp this tragedy. I am heartbroken but I am grateful for all the precious memories we got to share while you were here with us. This has truly been a nightmare and the pain is incomparable. The emptiness your brothers are feeling is unbearable and I pray that you give Offset ,Quavo, and your friends and family the strength to keep going as they are trying to cope with this loss. I believe that angels send signs and beautiful dreams to loved ones to assure them that they’re watching them and they’re okay and happy…send your mom some of those. As a Migos fan it hurts me to look at pictures and videos of y’all together, and hearing y’all songs that changed the music industry and moved the culture and had the clubs lit. It hurts because I know it will never be the same again–but I know your bros and y’all fans will make sure the world never forgets the impact you made. I will remember your remarkable talent and your dope ass personality. I pray that you are at peace and in paradise because you deserve every bit of it. I know God opened the heavenly gates for you with a warm embrace. Rest in power TakeOff I will also love you 4L after.”
Cardi’s post came after she attended a star-studded memorial service for Takeoff – whose real name was Kirsnick Khari Ball – at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Drake gave a touching eulogy in which he compared himself and Migos to the Rat Pack, while Justin Bieber and Chloe Bailey performed on stage.
Drake called Takeoff “forever balanced” and added: “Whenever he would take his shades off, he had this thing about him that I loved – no matter what was going on around us, he was always squinting but like his eyes were wide open”.
Takeoff’s uncle and Migos rapper Quavo said: “Takeoff has been by my side [since childhood], looking up at me with them eyes, same eyes you got as my sister, waiting on me to make the next move, then you followed up right behind me. You always made sure I did it first so you could do it right with me.
“You never competed with me. We was always on the same team cause you hated playing against me cause I always played too hard or too rough.”
An emotional Offset added: “I don’t want to question you God, I just don’t – I just don’t get it. I don’t get you sometimes.”
Takeoff’s mother and siblings also spoke at the memorial service.
Alec Baldwin files lawsuit against four members of Rust crew
Alec Baldwin has filed a lawsuit against four members of the ‘Rust’ crew.
In October 2021, cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was accidentally shot and killed by a prop gun being held by lead actor Alec and he is now suing armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, first assistant director Dave Halls, prop supplier Seth Kenney and prop master Sarah Zachry over the shooting.
Baldwin’s suit – which was filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court – is a cross complaint coming from a previous suit in which a script supervisor named him and the others as defendants.
Alec has insisted he didn’t pull the trigger and has blamed prop managers for not checking if the gun was loaded.
According to MailOnline, his cross complaint states: “This tragedy happened because live bullets were delivered to the set and loaded into the gun, Gutierrez-Reed failed to check the bullets or the gun carefully, Halls failed to check the gun carefully and yet announced the gun was safe before handing it to Baldwin, and Zachry failed to disclose that Gutierrez-Reed had been acting recklessly off set and was a safety risk to those around her.”
Filming is set to resume on the set of ‘Rust’ in January, after producers reached a confidential settlement with Hutchins’ widower Matthew.
He will serve as an executive producer of the movie under the terms of the settlement.
Meanwhile, it was recently revealed that ‘Rust’ will resume production in California because it is “too emotionally difficult” for the cast and crew to return to New Mexico.
Producers are planning to scout locations in California, near Palm Springs and the Nevada border because it isn’t felt appropriate to go back to the original filming cites.
A source told Deadline: “It’s emotionally difficult for the crew and the cast to return to the same place.”
Melina Spadone, the attorney for Rust Movie Productions LLC, confirmed: “The production of ‘Rust’ will not return to New Mexico. The production is considering other locations, including in California, but no decisions have been made.”
Boris Becker is giving lessons in Greek philosophy to fellow prisoners
Boris Becker is giving lessons in Greek philosophy to his fellow prisoners.
The German tennis legend, 54, was jailed for two and a half years in April for fraudulently hiding £2.5 million in assets to avoid paying debts and is reportedly giving his fellow inmates at HMP Huntercombe in Oxfordshire philosophy classes and a source claimed that he is the “perfect” person to teach the course.
The source said: “Boris has gone from mega-stardom to a bankrupt prison inmate in the space of a few years. It’s a remarkable fall from grace and he’s been forced to examine just about everything about himself. He’s the perfect person to teach this course.”
According to the insider, there is a “running joke” that Boris will be broadcasting his knowledge to the nation if he signs up to appear on ‘I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here’ when he is released in 2024.
The insider told The Sun newspaper: “There’s a running joke that he’ll be spouting Stoicism on ‘I’m A Celebrity’ in a year or two! He’s a popular guy. People know he’s been through a lot.”
Just weeks ago, it was claimed that the sports star has been giving exercise classes to his fellow inmates and has become a “popular” member of the prison.
Becker’s lawyer Oliver Moser told German media: “Our client Boris Becker is still doing well given the circumstances and he fits constructively into everyday prison life.”
Boris is said to have his own private cell and his behaviour in prison has been described as impeccable.
A close friend said: “He’s popular with his fellow inmates.”
A source close to Becker said that the six-time Grand Slam champion works out in the gym and has shed 18lbs, while he teaches 45 inmates fitness, nutrition, crisis management and a special type of yoga and meditation.
The insider told The Sun newspaper: “As an athlete, he knows his way around victories and defeats.
“He shares his life experience with his fellow inmates.”
King Charles to pay staff £600 bonus due to cost-of-living crists
King Charles is reportedly set to pay staff members a bonus to help with the cost-of-living crisis.
The 73-year-old monarch – who acceded to the throne upon the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth in September – is said to be personally boosting the wages of those on his payroll who less than £30,000 a year by £600.
A source said: “The King is giving money out of his own pocket to the lowest earners working for the household to help them cope with the cost of living crisis. t is being given on a sliding scale with those most in need and on lower wages getting the most money.”
The insider went on to claim that the pay rise is designed to target the members of staff – of which there are thought to be 491 across Windsor Castle, Balmoral and Buckingham Palace as well as a further 101 staff at Clarence House – who “need it the most” because the royal is “aware” of the rising cost in energy bills.
A source told The Sun newspaper’s Fabulous Magazine: “It is to target where it is needed the most in the Royal Household and reflects the reality of the economic situation the country faces. The King is very much aware of the soaring energy bills people are facing and worried about the economic wellbeing of loyal palace staff and doing what he can.”
The news comes amid reports that the King’s coronation – which is set to take place in May 2023 – will be scaled down as a reflection of modern times.
A source said: “The King is very aware of the struggles felt by modern Britons so will see his wishes carried through that although his coronation ceremony should stay right and true to the long-held traditions of the past, it should also be representative of a monarchy in a modern world. The King has long been an advocate of a streamlined or slimmed-down monarchy and this project could certainly be said to fit with his vision. He has already spoken of his wish to continue his mother’s legacy and this includes continuing to recognise what the people are experiencing day by day.”
Aaron Carter took in a homeless woman before he died
Aaron Carter took in a homeless woman before he died.
The pop star – who is survived by his fiancee Melanie Martin and their 11-month-old son Prince – was found dead last week at the age of 34 and the woman who is said to have discovered his body was reportedly on the streets before he took her in and employed her as a housekeeper following a possible break-in. while they were away.
A source told TMZ : “Aaron and Melanie went down to Orange County last month for a few nights to visit their son who’s currently under the care of Melanie’s mom, as neither parent had physical custody of the child and they got word of a possible break-in at their house … their front door was open and someone left behind cigarette butts. A friend urged them … to get someone to house-sit for them if/when they left and friend had a woman in mind from his church … who happened to be homeless. Melanie and Aaron met her, and they felt she was a good fit. so they brokered a deal where they’d offer her a free place to stay in exchange for keeping an eye on the place. She’d also do odd jobs around the property.”
The outlet went on to claim that following the ‘I Want Candy’ hitmaker’s death, the fate of the housekeeper remains unknown but claimed that there had been “a lot of activity” at the home since the tragedy happened.
Meanwhile, Aaron had been working on a book about his life up until his death but is said to have been against the idea of releasing it, just days after Ballast Books confirmed they will be bringing out ‘Aaron Carter: An Incomplete Story of an Incomplete Life’ this coming Tuesday.
A source said: “Aaron, in the midst of [working on the book], said, ‘I want nothing to do with this’ and stopped, so the fact that the publisher is saying it’s green-lit, it’s not! That’s against Aaron’s wishes!”
Britney Spears wants to ‘fix’ her relationship with her sons
Britney Spears wants to “repair” her relationship with her sons.
The 40-year-old pop star is mother to Sean Preston, 17, and 16-year-old Jayden with ex-husband Kevin Federline, 44, but has become estranged from them in recent months and has reportedly stopped posting nude photos onto Instagram as part of a “concerted effort” to make amends.
A source said: “Britney is now making a concerted effort to repair the relationship with her sons. She has refrained from posting what her friends call ‘racy’ photos and videos on her Instagram for two weeks. Although those around Britney think it is wonderful that she is so proud of her body, they also were able to make her see why this may be inappropriate for her boys, who only want the best for her.”
The ‘…Baby One More Time’ hitmaker – whose sons declined an invitation to her wedding when she tied the knot with Sam Asghari, 28, in June – regained control of her fortune and various aspects of her life when a conservatorship governed by her family was terminated in 2021 and the insider went on to explain that Britney is “starting to see” that changing her ways on social media will encourage her children to come back into her life.
The source told Hollywood Life: “Everyone knows she is beautiful and people around her do understand why, after being locked in her conservatorship for so long, she wanted to express herself. Britney is starting to see why this may cause her sons to feel a certain way. Her friends believe this change will cause Jayden and Sean Preston to welcome her back into their lives. She said to those around her that, if this is the only roadblock, she will do her best to stay in the safe lane and keep her page PG. She is really trying to do so because she misses her boys. She wants them to be proud of their mom.”
Earlier this year, Jayden alleged that his mother was”trying to get attention” with her racy Instagram posts and hoped that she would eventually stop.
He said: “It’s like almost as if she must put something on Instagram to get attention. This has gone on for years and years and years, and there’s a high chance that this is never going to really stop, but I’m hoping for me, maybe she will.”
Nick Cannon welcomes eleventh child
Nick Cannon has become a dad for the eleventh time.
The 42-year-old star took to social media in the early hours of Saturday (12.11.22) to announce that he and Abby De La Rosa were now parents to daughter Beautiful Zeppelin as he paid tribute to the newborn’s mother.
Alongside a snap of himself, Beautiful and Abby, he wrote on Instagram: “11/11/2022 A BEAUTIFUL DAY for “BEAUTIFUL ZEPPELIN CANNON” to arrive! Mommy @hiabbydelarosa you make it ALL look so easy and effortless but I am forever indebted to your tireless work of constant dedication, diligent effort and selfless love that you give to our children and myself. Beautiful is privileged to have such a Loving and Spiritually inclined Mother. Your resilience and strength doesn’t go unnoticed. Watching you smile through the world’s madness and my constant craziness is so impressive.”
The former Nickelodeon star – who also has 11-year-old twins Moroccan and Monroe with ex-wife Mariah Carey, Golden, five, and Powerful Queen, 19 months, and Rise, two months, with Brittany Bell, twins Zion and Zillion, 14 months, with Abby, Legendary Love, two months, with Bre Tiesi, Onyx Ice, two months, LaNisha Cole and lost baby Zen to brain cancer when he was just five months in December 2021 – added that it is his “continued duty” to make all of his children feel “valued and protected” every day.
He continued: “Not a day goes by that I am not filled with gratitude for all your care, words of affirmation, kindness, and inspiration. Thank you!! If I don’t say it enough! You are the definition of steadfast and virtuous and it is my continued duty to make you and our children feel valued and protected every single day! BEAUTIFUL ZEPPELIN aka BZC aka BIZZY B! Get ready because the world is yours! Daddy loves you!!”(sic)
Nick is also awaiting the birth of another child after he confirmed that Alyssa Scott – the mother of his late son Zen – was pregnant with their baby.
Nick previously admitted he doesn’t believe monogamy is healthy.
He said: “You can still make covenants without getting the government involved, where two people say, ‘We choose to be monogamous because we value this so much, we don’t want anyone to be a part of this energy we have,’ and I don’t feel like that’s healthy. I don’t think monogamy is healthy. I feel like that gets into the space of selfishness and ownership.”
Brooke Shields regrets telling the world she was a virgin
Brooke Shields regrets telling the world she was a virgin.
The 57-year-old model revealed in a 1985 book when she was 20 that she had not yet had sexual intercourse and became the “most famous virgin in the world” but wished she hadn’t said anything because the comment “never left her alone.”
She said: “In it, there was one part of a chapter where I discuss–not abstinence per se–but owning your choice. I mean, I think it was, in hindsight, a bit of a mistake for me to be so open about my virginity because it never left me alone. I would get a lot of fan mail from kids saying, “Oh, my boyfriend’s pressuring me, and I don’t want to have sex. What do I do?’ My narrative was, ‘You don’t have to do anything you don’t want to.”
However, the ‘Blue Lagoon’ actress- who has daughters Rowan, 19, and Grier, 16, with husband Chris Henchy and was previously married to tennis player Andre Agassi – went on to explain that the media attention she received on the back of the comment gave her an air of “resilience” which set her up for a life in such a “difficult” industry.
Speaking on her ‘Now What? with Brooke Shields’ podcast, she added: “I became the most famous virgin in the world. To be in the line of fire at such a young age in that way, I gained a resilience, and it set me up to be ready for anything in this industry, which can be difficult!”
Seth Rogen’s ‘deeply personal’ Ninja Turtles movie
Seth Rogen says his new ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ movie will be “deeply personal”.
The 40-year-old actor is proud of the script for the upcoming movie and insisted that it won’t be just a typical action film.
In an interview with The AV Club, Seth said: “We found a way to make it deeply personal. It’s a teenage movie, we’re putting a lot of our own feelings — of awkwardness and insecurity and a desire to belong and be accepted and all that — into the movie.
“And as I sit around with the other people working on [the film], I’m like, ‘We found a way to care about this,’ which is great.
“‘Ninja Turtles’ is something I loved as a kid. We have a lot more things like that that we’re working on, this ‘Darkwing Duck’ show and things like that. That becomes a fun part of the challenge: How do you infuse more and more of yourself into your work? I think the more of yourself you put in, the more people like it.
Seth will produce ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’, which will be animated.
Speaking previously about the film, Seth said: “As a lifelong fan of ‘Ninja Turtles’, weirdly the ‘Teenage’ part of ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ was always the part that stuck out to me the most. The idea of kind of honing in on that element was really exciting to us. I mean, not disregarding the rest, but really using that as kind of a jumping off point for the film.”
Jennifer Aniston ‘at peace’ about IVF journey
Jennifer Aniston is “at peace” about her IVF journey.
The 53-year-old actress recently revealed that she secretly underwent unsuccessful IVF treatment in the past but friends have insisted that Jennifer is “really happy right now” despite her struggles.
One source told PEOPLE: “She’s always been happy, though. Her dogs are her kids to her and why she’s always had them. Her IVF journey was private and hers, and those close to her knew but never asked.
“But she’s at peace and is very happy in her life. She’s in a great place, and she knows that. Kids or no kids, it didn’t change her.”
Explaining why Jennifer had decided to speak out about her fertility issues now, the source added: “She’s 53 now and knows the [children] ship has sailed, so why not?”
This comes after Jennifer opened up about how difficult speculation about her fertility was.
She told Allure: “All the years and years and years of speculation … It was really hard.
“I was going through IVF, drinking Chinese teas, you name it. I was throwing everything at it. I would’ve given anything if someone had said to me, ‘Freeze your eggs.’ You just don’t think it. So here I am today. The ship has sailed.
“I have zero regrets. I actually feel a little relief now because there is no more, ‘Can I? Maybe. Maybe. Maybe.’ I don’t have to think about that anymore.”
Jada Pinkett Smith ‘cannot believe’ her stepson is 30
Jada Pinkett-Smith “cannot believe” her stepson is 30 years old.
The 51-year-old actress is mother to Jaden, 24, and Willow 21 from her marriage to Hollywood star Will Smith but he also has son Trey with ex-wife Sheree Zampino and Jada took to social media on Friday (11.11.22) to mark her stepson’s milestone birthday.
Alongside a picture of Trey looking off into the distance, Jada wrote on Instagram: “Trey I can’t believe you are 30 and what a stellar 30 you are!”
The ‘Red Table Talk’ host went on to add that her “greatest wish” for Trey is that he will be able to “soar to new heights” as she thanked Trey for his love and concluded her post by jokingly adding that Will and Sheree had done a “good” job by welcoming him into the world.
She added: “My greatest wish for you is that the wings upon your heart continue to help you soar to the heights within your spirit that you are always reaching for. It’s been a joy to watch you fly higher and higher and become more free and wise as you go. I love and admire you. Thank you for loving me. Happy, Happy 30th Birthday. Congratulations @shereezampino and @willsmith –ya’ll done good”(sic)
Jada previously admitted that while having a blended family came a challenge to her because she “didn’t have a blueprint”, she later learned that the key to accepting the dynamic was in “maturity.”
She said: “Trying to have a blended family and not really having a blueprint of that. We really had to figure it out along the way. For me, it was really about maturity. Just not understanding the marital dynamic, like, ‘OK, the divorce papers are sent, and people are over it, and this is done.'”
Kelsey Grammer is trying to redeem some of his ‘failures’ as a father
Kelsey Grammer is trying to redeem some of his “failures” as a father.
The 67-year-old actor is father to Spencer, 39 with his first wife Doreen Alderman, Greer, 30, with ex-girlfriend Barrie Buckner, Mason 21, and Jude, 17 with ex-wife Camille Meyer as well as Faith, 10, Gabriel, seven and five-year-old James with current wife Kayte Walsh and explained that he has been “working on a lot of things” when it comes to his family.
He said: “I work on a lot of things. I like the idea of being sort of a magnet. Try this, try that. Some of them don’t work out, some of them don’t. Kids are a big part of it now. I’ve dealt with some failings but I’m trying to iron it out now. Trying to sort them out.”
The ‘Frasier’ star went on to add that his children are “beautiful” and remembered them as being “great people” when they were little.
He told PEOPLE: “They’re beautiful too. I remember them when they were little and I know they were great people. So whatever they’re going through now, can’t tarnish that. They’re still in there. The good person is in there. Fatherhood has never been better though. It’s the greatest experience in the world, the joy every day of being with my kids!”
His comments come shortly after ‘The Simpsons’ voice actor revealed that he “cried” while reading a draft of a script for the upcoming Paramount+ reboot of the classic 1990s sitcom.
He said: “We’re in the final stages of the final script for the first episode of ‘Frasier’, and it looks pretty good. I’ve had a couple of runs through it, and I cried, so you know, I’m happy.”
Lea Michele forced to pull out of Funny Girl after suffering a back injury
Lea Michele had to miss a performance of ‘Funny Girl’ after sustaining a back injury.
The 35-year-old actress is starring as comedienne Fanny Brice in a Broadway revival of the classic musical but had to pull out of the show on Friday (11.11.22) just two hours before curtain up and promised she will be back tomorrow.
She tweeted: “Hey everyone. Unfortunately, I will be out of Funny Girl tonight. I hurt my back and my doctor is requiring me to rest tonight or else I would be there. I will be back tomorrow. Love to all.”
The former ‘Glee’ star was temporarily replaced in the role – which was made famous by Barbra Streisand in the 1964 film – by understudy Julie Benko and the official team behind the production released a statement of support for their leading lady as she recovered.
The statement read: “Sending all of our healing wishes to Lea Michele, who will be out of tonight’s performance. The amazing Julie Benko (@jujubee) will be on as Fanny”(sic)
Lea – who played ambitious wannabe Broadway star Rachel Berry on the hit Fox TV series – recently explained that she is “having the time of her life” starring in the musical that features standards such as ‘Don’t Rain on My Parade’ and ‘I’m the Greatest Star.’
She said: “I’m loving living in the bubble that is the safe home and space of this theater and this cast. If I did not know and feel the support that I have from everyone, this would be very scary for me. I’m literally having the time of my life.”
Max Casella didn’t hit puberty until he was 27
Max Casella didn’t hit puberty until he was 27.
The 55-year-old actor revealed that he has a “malfunctioning pituitary gland” – which normally regulates growth, metabolism, and reproduction through the hormones that it produces – and “hadn’t even shaved” by the time he reached his mid-twenties.
He said: “I have a malfunctioning pituitary gland from birth and basically had to jumpstart my puberty by pumping me full of testosterone and growth hormones to get me to grow because it wasn’t happening. I was 25, and I hadn’t even shaved!”
The ‘Doogie Howser, M.D.’ star – who has been married to Leona Casella since 2002 and has children Gioia and Mia with her – went on to describe his teenage experience as a “horror show” and likened his inability to speak out to the struggles felt by the transgender community today.
He told The New York Times’ PageSix column: “It was a horror show. I couldn’t talk about it. No one understood it. It’s like the trans community today talks about body dysmorphia and feeling like, ‘I’m in the wrong body,’ absolutely my experience. Absolutely. I was a man trapped in a little boy’s body throughout most of my 20s until they finally pumped me full of testosterone.”
Meanwhile, Max is now starring opposite Sylvester Stalloen in ‘Tulsa King’ and felt that it was “surreal” to be working with the ‘Rocky’ actor after admiring him for so many years.
He said: “I had his poster on my wall when I was 10 years old, and now I’m acting with him? It’s surreal! I’ve acted with a lot of big stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp. Sometimes it’s up or down, your experience with them, but nobody like Sly, who was such a superhero to my 10-year-old self. This was like my boyhood dream!”
Batman star Kevin Conroy dies aged 66
Kevin Conroy has died at the age of 66.
The actor – who was best known for having provided the voice of legendary superhero Batman on ‘Batman: The Animated Series’ in the 1990s and also starred as the character in many other projects across several decades- passed away on Thursday (10.11.22), following a short battle with cancer.
A representative told TVLine: “It is with profound sadness that I send this to you today: Kevin Conroy, the quintessential voice of Batman, and a dear friend to so many of us, has passed away.”
Following his death, ‘Star Wars’ actor Mark Hamill – who voiced the role of the Joker on the animated version of the DC Comics series – was quick to pay tribute to his former co-star, explaining that he “loved [him] like a brother.”
He said: “Kevin was perfection. He was one of my favorite people on the planet, and I loved him like a brother. He truly cared for the people around him — his decency shone through everything he did. Every time I saw him or spoke with him, my spirits were elevated!”
Executives at Warner Bros. Animation were “saddened” to hear about the death of Kevin – who is survived by his wife Vaughn C. Williams – and noted that his performances will “stand amongst” other portrayals of the role as one of the greatest.
The statement read: “[We are] saddened by the loss of our dear friend Kevin Conroy. His iconic performance of Batman will forever stand among the greatest portrayals of the Dark Knight in any medium. We send our warmest thoughts to his loved ones and join fans around the world in honoring his legacy.”
Lala Kent split from Don Lopez after posting a ‘thirst trap’ which led to rumours
Lala Kent split from Don Lopez after posting a “thirst trap”.
The ‘Vanderpump Rules’ star, 32, struck up a relationship with Don, 38,after meeting him on the set of her reality show earlier this year but explained that even though they had “a lot of fun in the bedroom”, the pair had to go their separate ways because a social media post she created led to a lot of rumours about him.
She said: “Don and I have had a lot of fun in the bedroom, but I posted him for a thirst trap, and then a lot of doors opened to people saying certain things, and now I’ve got to scratch him off the roster!”
However, the ‘Out of Death’ actress – who previously dated film producer Randall Emmett, 51, and has 18-month-old daughter Ocean with him – went on to add that she will “always have a place in her heart” for Don because he was the first person she had been intimate with since the demise of her longterm relationship.
Speaking on SiriusXM’s ‘Jeff Lewis Live’, she added: “He’s the first person I slept with since my last relationship, so I’ll always have a place in my heart for him. The connection was great while it lasted.”
The Bravo reality star split from Randall in 2021 after almost three years of dating as she claimed that he had been unfaithful to her but refused to “mourn” their relationship because it “wasn’t ever real” in the first place.
She said: “I feel like I’m not suffering. Yes, there was a lot of betrayal. What he was doing behind-the-scenes
was not the same as the life he was portraying when we were around each other. So, it’s hard for me to come from a place of, like, mourning a loss when there was no loss because it wasn’t ever real.”
Gallagher dies aged 76
Gallagher has died at the age of 76.
The legendary comedian – whose real name was Leo Anthony Gallagher Jr and who was known for smashing watermelons as part of his act – passed away on Friday (11.11.22) after suffering “massive organ failure” which followed several years of heart attacks, a representative has confirmed.
The rep told TMZ: “He died of a massive organ failure. He had been in ill health for a while, suffering numerous heart attacks over the years. Gallagher stayed on the road touring America for decades. He was pretty sure he held a record for the most stand-up dates, by attrition alone. While Gallagher had his detractors, he was an undeniable talent and an American success story.”
The rep went on to describe Gallagher – who is survived by his children, Barnaby and Aimee and reportedly passed away at a hospice in Palm Springs, California – as the “number one” funnyman in his home country for more than a decade and attributed his popularity to his stand-up specials that were broadcast on MTV.
The rep added: “Gallagher was the No. 1 comedian in America for 15 years, with some of that due to the popularity of his stand-up specials airing on MTV in its early days, bringing him an entirely new audience. He was pretty sure he held a record for the most stand-up dates, by attrition alone.”
Fellow comedian Christopher Titus paid tribute to Gallagher upon hearing about his death and took to Twitter to explain that he had “loved” his “weird comedy act.
He tweeted: “I loved Gallagher as a kid, what a weird combination of smart one liners and smashing fruit. I think he got locked in, that was his “Gilligan” bit, and people demanded it!”
Michelle Williams still takes acting lessons
Michelle Williams still takes acting lessons.
The 42-year-old actress has been nominated for four Academy Awards since starting her career in Hollywood in the late 1990s but admitted that she finds the tuition process to be “calming.”
She said: “I take acting classes. It’s not like slating my name. It’s all technical. It’s about your body and intentions and super objections. Sometimes I think it’s really just a way to calm yourself and feel like when you do show up, you deserve to be there in some way.”
The ‘My Week With Marilyn’ star – who recently became a mother for the third time but already has Matilda, 16, with the late Heath Ledger and two-year-old son Hart with husband Thomas Kail – went on to explain that there is a “different state of mind” once the cameras start to roll on set before citing ‘The Sound of Music’ actress Julie Andrews as her inspiration.
Speaking as a panellist during the MoMA Contenders series, she added: “I think there is a technical aspect that you build, and then it stops because the second you start filming and committing things, you can’t keep building. Then you have to be in a different kind of state of mind. You build as much as you can and then that goes into another.
“Julie Andrews is almost too good to be true. The great thing about having children is you are still watching those movies. “I just always return to Julie Andrews. That incandescence is almost too good to be true. But she was real. I’ve got to give a shoutout to my 17-year-old who has a framed photo of Julie Andrews in her bedroom.”
Dolly Parton still gets starstruck
Dolly Parton still gets starstruck.
The 76-year-old music icon – who was inducted into the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday (05.11.22) – has been on the country scene for more than 50 years but has been “thrilled” to have talked to fellow industry legends as she prepares her next album.
She said: “I’ve been starstruck a lot lately. I’m not sure if you’ve heard, but I’m making a rock album. If I’m gonna be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, I’m gonna earn it. I’m working on a rock album now, and I’ve been talking to Elton John, Mick Jagger, and Debbie Harry. Every time I speak to one of them, it’s just such a thrill! I’m gonna have a lot of the rock singers on it!”
Meanwhile, the ‘Jolene’ hitmaker – who has been married to businessman Carl Thomas Dean since 1966 – also revealed that she recently found a photograph of herself and her husband on their honeymoon and “laughed until [she] cried” at the sight of herself in a bikini, before explaining that these days, she is “always overdressed” for things and was recently made to feel “out of place.”
She told PEOPLE : “A few weeks ago I found a picture of my husband and me on our honeymoon in Florida. I had on my little polka-dot bikini. I laughed until I cried. You just wish you could go back and relive it all again.
“I went to a big formal dress-up dinner [recently], but I got there and it was not. I was the only one dressed to the nines. I’m always overdressed, but I did feel a bit out of place.”
Sylvester Stallone has learned to prioritise his family over his career
Sylvester Stallone has learned to prioritise his family over his career.
The 76-year-old actor – who has daughters Scarlet, 20, Sistine, 24, and Sophia, 26, with wife Jennifer Flavin but was previously been married to Brigitte Nielsen and has late son Sage and Seargeoh with ex-wife Sasha Czack – explained that in the “last few years”, he has stopped trying to “obsess” over who is being cast in blockbusters because family is what “really matters.”
He said: “In the past few years when you find yourself obsessing about, oh what’s the next move? How do I compete with this situation or this character or this guy’s getting this role, and I said, ‘Jesus Christ, what does it matter?’ Acting is a second priority for me. Because the things that really matter, the things that are actually your flesh and blood are moving on.”
The ‘Rocky’ star has now taken on the role of New York mafia capo Dwight ‘The General’ Manfredi in ‘Tulsa King’ and was surprised that his family did not “walk out” of the cinema after seeing him play a convict released from prison.
He said: “I don’t know if it sounds vain glorious, but [Dwight] is me. That was the hardest thing is to not fall back on this tough guy thing or where you sit and you pose just the thing you know that works. I was talking to my wife, I said, ‘This would be great ’cause you’re always accusing me of being irreverent. Why don’t I just try that?’ ‘Cause every other good gangster portrayal has been done, you know, [Robert] de Niro, [Al] Pacino, everyone. I said, ‘Why don’t you just try and be yourself, but you would have a dark side.’ The audience hasn’t seen it yet, and it only comes out when something you love incredibly well with all your heart is threatened and then you become actually what any parent would do.
“I couldn’t believe it, my family didn’t walk out! They didn’t criticise me for once. I said, ‘Wow, they actually liked it.’ They’re very savvy. They’ve grown up in this world, so they don’t hold back!”
Joe Jonas keeping his marriage to Sophie Turner private makes him a ‘better person’
Joe Jonas says keeping his marriage to Sophie Turner private makes him a “better person”.
The Jonas Brother thought he wanted to be “an open book” but soon realised he wanted to keep his relationship with the ex ‘Games of Thrones’ star, 26 – who he tied the knot with in 2019 – out of the public glare.
The 33-year-old musician told Mr Porter magazine: “I want to feel like an open book. But when we started dating I realised that I didn’t have a ton of stuff that was just for me. And in the end, it makes me a better person to have something for myself.
Joe – who has two daughters with Sophie, two-year-old Willa and a four-month old whose name has not been made public – admitted to being “a little less scared” about fatherhood.
He said: “I’m a little less scared. You don’t need to check their pulse constantly to make sure they’re breathing. You get over those fears. I feel like a kid raising kids.
The ‘Devotion’ star – who plays pilot Marty Goode in the JD Dillard-helmed Korean War flick also starring Glen Powell, Jonathan Majors and Daren Kagasoff – knows his role in the movie could be a “distraction” away
Joe said: “I know I’m not going to be their first choice for the role, right? There’s a lot of good that can come with having a name like mine attached, but it can also be a distraction.
“I know I’m the new guy, so I wanted to be surrounded by great people who I know I can learn from. I know they were like, “Let’s see if this Jonas kid can do it.” And though that’s for them to decide in the end, I was going to show them how hard I was going to work at it.”
Joe revealed he had to “unlearn” the schtick he had picked up as a Disney Channel star for his foray into more serious and adult acting projects.
He said: “The lingo on the set is the same, but the style is obviously different. Disney is slapstick and loud – the more Blippi you can be the better. I had to unlearn that.
“Everything is 10 steps back, even every facial reaction. If I had anyone else, I think I might have taken on this challenge knowing I might fail, but with JD, there’s a sense of comfort in knowing he won’t let me fail.”
The DNCE praised the “dragon slayer” Matthew McConaughey for his dishing out advice for his acting career.
Joe said: “He’s a dragon slayer. He’d share stories about the extremes he would go to to feel what his characters feel, standing barefoot on the ledge of a 20-storey building, his feet bleeding.
“I knew I wasn’t going to be able to go to his level, but for me, it meant I had to step up.”
Millie Bobby Brown says Finn Wolfhard is ‘a lousy kisser’
Millie Bobby Brown says Finn Wolfhard is a “lousy kisser”.
The ‘Stranger Things’ star admitted her 19-year-old co-star in the Netflix sci fi series set in the 80s is not very talented at tonsil tennis.
In a video for Vanity Fair, The 18-year-old actress was asked on Friday (11.11.2022): “You exclaimed ‘kissing sucks!’ after your first kiss with Finn Wolfhard. Is Finn just a lousy kisser?,”
Millie responded: “He is.”
The interrogator confirmed the news, saying, “he’s a lousy kisser”.
The ‘Enola Holmes’ star had further bad news for the ‘Ghostbusters’ star as she doesn’t think he’s gotten any “better” at kissing as she done more scenes with Finn – who plays her character Eleven’s boyfriend Mike Wheeler in the show that also stars Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin and Natalia Dyer – since then.
The interview probed more dirt, asking, ‘so he hasn’t gotten better”, to which Millie replied: “Not with me, no.”
The kissing review is thought to be the first time Finn has been given accurate feedback as Millie has not shared it with him, answering if she had told him with a simple “no”.
The interviewer quipped: “He’s going to find out.”
Millie seemed able to live that reality, saying: “That’s okay”.
This revelation comes after Millie spilled about how she met her real life love Jake Bongiovi – the 20-year-old son of Bon Jovi frontman Jon Bon Jovi – who she was first rumoured to be linked to in summer 2021.
She said: “We met on Instagram. And we were friends for a bit, and then, what can I say?”
Tyson Fury lives in a madhouse with six kids and a dog
Tyson Fury lives in a “mad house.”
The 34-year-old boxing champion has daughters Venezuela, 13, Valencia Amber, four, and Athena, 15 months, and sons Prince John James, nine, Prince Tyson Fury II, four, and Prince Adonis Amaziah, three, with ‘Loose Women’ star Paris Fury, 32, and admitted that their brood makes for a “crazy” domestic set-up where there is never a quiet moment.
He said: “I’ve got six kids and a Rottweiler. My house is like a crazy house, it’s a madhouse, there’s never a moment’s peace. When I’m away I miss it and when I’m there I need to get out the door.”
Meanwhile, the two-time world heavyweight champion is gearing up to defend his title in an upcoming match against Derek Chisora on December 3 and explained that even though he is “always confident”, all he can do is remain dedicated to his sport and leave the rest to fate.
Speaking on ‘The Jonathan Ross Show’, he added: “Always confident. I train really hard and I sacrifice and dedicate. Whatever will happen in the ring on the night will happen. All I can do is eat, train, sleep, repeat. The rest is in God’s hands!”
Tyson was joined on the upcoming edition of the ITV chat show by legendary actor Sylvester Stallone – who is known for his role as boxer Rocky Balboa in the ‘Rocky’ franchise – and added when it was suggested to him that he would “definitely” like to go into acting at some point.
Sylvester said: “I think he’d be fantastic, he’s a natural force of nature and he has charisma so why wouldn’t we want him? As long as he’s on the other side beating up the other guys. “
Tyson replied: “100 per cent in the future, it’s something I’d love to explore. Who better to help me than the man himself Mr. Rocky Balboa? The guy I grew up watching on TV. A great opportunity and a great offer and something I’d love to have a go at later when I finish with the boxing career.”
‘The Jonathan Ross Show’ airs on Saturday (12.11.22) at 10pm on ITV and ITV Hub.
Jason Momoa ‘doesn’t like wearing clothes’
Jason Momoa “doesn’t like wearing clothes anymore”.
The ‘Slumberland’ actor explained he has taken to wearing a traditional malo – a thong-like garment – while preparing for his upcoming role in Apple TV+ series ‘Chief of War’, which is set in 18th century Hawaii, and he finds the skimpy item comfortable, he now dons them all the time.
Asked by talk show host Jimmy Kimmel about a recent Instagram post in which he wore the item during a fishing trip, he said: “That’s a traditional malo, it’s what the Hawaiians wear.
“I’m a creator, writer, director, producer and actor on this Apple series called ‘Chief of War’.
“It’s all 1780s, 1790s Hawaii. That’s what I wear every day, and I was just getting ready for the role. I like to get into character, so I was tanning my white a**.
“It was a second — you go past and he just happened to take a little photo.”
Asked if it is comfortable, Jason replied: “Oh my God, yes. I actually don’t even like wearing clothes anymore. I’m in it every day. I wear it all the time.”
The ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ host then asked his guest if he was wearing a malo under his clothes during their interview, prompting the 43-year-old star to get out of his seat and take off his jacket and silk pyjamas until he was bearing his butt in the garment.
As his 6ft 4in guest showed off his toned physique, Jimmy quipped: “Let me tell you, I’ve never felt more like Danny DeVito than I do right now.”
Bob Dylan’s love letters for sale
Bob Dylan’s teenage love letters are up for sale.
The 81-year-old singer wrote 42 notes to Barbara Ann Hewitt between 1957 to 1959 and the 150 pieces of paper have been hailed as hugely “culturally important” because they shed light on the veteran musician’s early life, including his ambition to change his name from Robert Zimmerman and going on to sell a million records.
The letters, which include a lavish Valentine’s card, have never been seen before but Bobby Livingston, a big Dylan fan and Executive Vice President of RR Auction, who are handling the sale, described them as a “first-person account of Dylan’s formative years”.
He added: “This archive is one of the most culturally important of the 20th century we have ever offered.”
Barbara’s daughter found the letters after her mother died in 2020 and the missives, along with the original envelopes addressed in the ‘Ballad of a Thin Man’ hitmaker’s handwriting, are being offered as a single lot with a starting bid of $250,000.
RR Auction – who will close bidding on 17 November – are not releasing the exact content of the letters ahead of the sale, but said they deal with universal teenage themes including clothes, cars and musical tastes.
The notes feature snippets of poetry and declarations of love, as well as seeking Barbara’s opinion on Dylan’s desire to change his name, with Little Willie and Elston mentioned as possible new monikers, and his dream to become a successful musician who gets to appear on ‘American Bandstand’.
Bobby said: “They really give an insight into how he’s going to present himself. It shows that Dylan dreamed all this up, and it all came true — he foresaw it.”
One of the last letters shows signs of the romance fizzling out, with Dylan asking his then-girlfriend to return the photographs he had sent her.
However, her daughter told the auctioneers that the ‘Like A Rolling Stone’ singer had called her mother some time in the late 1960s, after he’d found success, and asked her to come to California, but she refused.
Britney Spears’ lawyer files for sanctions against Jamie Spears
Britney Spears’s legal team wants her father to be held in contempt of court.
The ‘Toxic’ hitmaker’s attorney, Mathew Rosengart, has filed a motion for sanctions against Jamie Spears and his lawyers after accusing them of intentionally seeking to disclose his client’s private medical records in order to embarrass and intimidate her.
In the motion, Mathew accused Jamie and his team of “abusing” the discovery process and using “bad faith litigation tactics”, after Judge Brenda Penny – who is overseeing the ongoing dispute – admonishing them at a hearing last month for submitting the records.
The judge said: “As these documents have already been sealed by previous court orders, it is highly inappropriate and contrary to the court orders for Mr. Spears to offer these documents in support [of his motion].
“Mr. Spears and his counsel fail to provide any explanation as to their decision to file previous sealed documents or to oppose the present motion in light of the parties stipulated protective order.”
Britney’s lawyer argued in his new filing that Jamie and his team attempted to violate the ‘Gimme More’ singer’s constitutional and common law rights to privacy by disclosing her private medical records after failing in a bid to have the court order the 40-year-old pop star to be deposed.
Mathew argued Jamie has engaged in a “scorched earth litigation campaign against Britney Spears” since he was suspended as conservator of her affairs in September 2021, and has set out to embarrass and intimidate his daughter, as well as generate wasteful legal expenses to seek payment from her estate.
The patriarch had submitted various attachments, including Britney’s medical records, in his unsuccessful motion to have his daughter be ordered to sit for a deposition, despite the ‘Womanizer’ hitmaker’s demand they be sealed.
He wrote: “The motivation for Mr. Spears’s backdoor effort to ‘unseal’ his daughter’s sensitive, confidential information, including medical information, was to embarrass and intimidate her, and to generate more needless expense, while futilely trying to ‘vindicate’ himself.”
The lawyer believes Jamie and his team should be sanctioned $20,000 and potentially found in contempt of court.
Kim Kardashian granted temporary restraining order
Kim Kardashian has been granted a temporary restraining order against a man who claims to “communicate with [her] telepathically”.
The 42-year-old reality star has taken legal action against the unnamed guy, who she claimed has tried to access her California home on multiple occasions while she has been away, having expressed a desire to be her business partner.
According to documents obtained by The Blast, Kim stated the man tried to access her house on three separate occasions in August this year and has met with her private security team, who told him she had no interest in any contact with him.
She wrote in a declaration to the court: “I am informed that (the person) attempted to access my residence on three separate occasions in August 2022. He presented a letter seeking to be my business partner. I am informed that he stated he traveled to CA for the purpose of meeting me. I have never contacted him. He expressed his frustration that I had not responded to him.
“I am informed that my private security has met with him and informed him that I have no desire to have any contact with him. I am informed that (the man) told my private security that he possesses a gun.”
Kim claimed the unwanted visits persisted while she was travelling, citing a recent trip to New York, and that his unwanted attention also continued online.
She wrote: “I am informed that he attempted to gain access to my hotel during my recent trip to New York…
“I am further informed that (the man) has made numerous posts referencing me on social media. In one of the posts, he claimed that I had been communicating with him telepathically.”
The ‘Kardashians’ star – who has four children with ex-husband Kanye West – is concerned the man may “further escalate to physical violence” because he had said he was armed, prompting a judge to grant the temporary restraining order ahead of a full hearing next month.
Sylvester Stallone: I couldn’t stand being in the same galaxy as Arnold Schwarzenegger
Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger “truly loathed” each other for a while.
The 76-year-old actor starred in the 1992 comedy movie ‘Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot’ alongside Estelle Getty but admitted he was tricked into signing up for the flop because he’d heard his rival wanted the project.
He said: “We couldn’t stand to be in the same galaxy together for a while. We truly, truly loathed each other. He’s quite clever. He goes around town saying, ‘I can’t wait to do this film…’ I go to my agent, ‘Get that thing away from him. Get people options on me.’ I got it and I said, ‘What a piece of s*** this is.’ He goes, ‘Ha ha ha!’ At least I wasn’t pregnant in a film Arnold. We’re even.”
Meanwhile, the ‘Rocky’ star went on to of sparring with boxing legends over the years, which often led to injury.
Speaking on ‘The Jonathan Ross Show’, he added: “”I sparred with Ali, Joe Fraser gave me 11 stitches and that was in about two seconds. I was thinking about using him instead of Mr T in Rocky 3. I said, ‘Let me use a real fighter.’ That’s not a good idea. They don’t know how to stop pulling their punches, that’s the whole point. They think, ‘I’ll just follow through’. Earnie Shavers literally almost beat me to death without trying. [He was] wearing 20 ounce gloves. Imagine if he was angry!
“I thought, ‘What’s the big deal guys?’ I tell you what, you stand in there, [he said] ‘You’re supposed to play a goalie, I’m going to tell you exactly where I’m going to kick it [the ball] and there’s not a damn thing you can do about it.’ I stand in the corner and all I hear is this [woosh]… next thing I know, my finger’s broken. It [the ball] tore through the back of the net and broke a window. I learned my lesson, I tell you that!”
‘The Jonathan Ross Show’ airs on Saturday (12.11.22) at 10pm on ITV and ITV Hub.
Viola Davis: My skin colour put limitations on my career
Viola Davis’ career was “limited” by her skin colour in the early days.
The 57-year-old actress started out in the industry in the late 1990s and explained that there is a “deficit” of stories about black women and often found herself playing supporting characters because Hollywood has failed to “dig deep” into her culture.
She said: “There is a deficit of stories that women of colour are able to access in Hollywood. When I started off as an actor, the scope of what I wanted to do was infinite. It was definitely a big blow to see the limitations put on me in my career.
“You’re just there to give the white lead advice, to be the sage, to be the nurturer. There is a lack of really digging deep into who we are.”
Meanwhile, the Academy Award-winning star received the Icon award at the Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year Awards 2022 on Thursday (10.11.22) and explained that the honour has become “embedded in [her] spirit and she will use it to help progression in showbusiness.
She told Britain’s Harpers’ Bazaar magazine: “When I’m at home I don’t feel like an icon. I’m always looking at little Viola who wet the bed and was just trying to find a meal every day and thinking, ‘OK, now I’m an icon?’ I don’t take the honour and run off the stage with it. It’s embedded in my spirit and I use it as warrior fuel to shift the industry so that I’m not the only one any more.”
Sam Smith reveals Gloria will feature Ed Sheeran, Jessie Reyez, Koffee
Sam Smith reveals their new album ‘Gloria’ will feature Ed Sheeran, Jessie Reyez, and Koffee.
The 30-year-old star – who is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns – took to Twitter to share details about their upcoming LP after already breaking records with the first single from the album, ‘Unholy’, a collaboration with Kim Petras that made them the first non-binary and transgender artists to sit atop the Billboard 100.
Jessie will be included on two of the record’s songs; the duet ‘Perfect’, and ‘Gimme’ along with Koffee, while Ed makes a guest slot on the last track on Sam’s fourth album – which is due out on January 27 2023 – ‘Who We Love’.
Meanwhile, the ‘Stay With Me’ hitmaker recently shared they it was “still hard to be queer” despite society’s progression and the industry they worked in, detailing how they experienced street harassment.
Sam told Zane Lowe on his Apple Music 1 radio show on Monday (07.11.2022): “Everything is moving forward in a wonderful way. But there is realities that are quite hard to swallow when it comes to the stats of the countries, where it’s still illegal and it is hard. It’s still hard to be queer. There’s still backlash. I still get things said to me on the street, even now. The weirdest thing is you can be famous, you can be a pop star and you still get it.”
Sam explained they found it strange “because I thought I’d become a pop star and I’d never get a bad word said to me ever again. I’d never have homophobia. I’d never experience it if I became a star. And then it happens and it’s still there. It’s still there.”
The ‘La La La’ hitmaker – who unveiled plans to go on a UK and European tour next year – admitted it took “bravery” to be who they are.
Sam said: “It just takes bravery. It really does. And I think you’re made to be, you have to talk about your queerness immediately, I think, if you become one and you’re queer. You have to talk about it all. And I’ve stepped into that because I’ve now realized how powerful that is. Oh my god. And there’s kids out there that need this. They need us to talk about it.”
Ryan Coogler learned to swim for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Ryan Coogler learned to swim for ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’.
The 36-year-old filmmaker felt it was important he also got comfortable in the water after several cast members had to learn to free dive for the vast number of underwater scenes in the film, which are based around antagonist Namor (Tenoch Huerta), the ruler of deep-sea land Talokan.
Ryan told Variety: “A lot of us were raised to have fear of water. I had to figure out how to swim so I could direct this movie.
“It’s a lot of Black and Mesoamerican folks in water in this movie.”
Before making the film, Ryan’s swimming prowess was enough to know how to “stay alive” so he found it very rewarding to learn to swim more skilfully and even to free dive.
He said: “I remember it was a wild feeling, like I can’t believe I’m this deep in water. Then I started to work on the breath hold and got comfortable.”
The director is particularly “excited for people to see” what Angela Bassett and Letitia Wright learned to do “in the water” for their roles in the film.
He added: “I was just impressed by how much stunt work they all did, how everybody showed up ready to go, ready to learn how to free dive.”
Both Angela and co-star Lupita Nyong’o admitted they weren’t very strong swimmers before they started work on the sequel either.
Angela said: “You know, Black girls have this history with water and their hair.
“Some of us can’t swim all that well, because it’s going to mess up that press and curl. It’s a whole thing.”
Lupita added: “Before we started this film, I knew how to swim, but I wasn’t a confident swimmer. I didn’t need to swim in public, that’s for sure. That’s a lifelong skill that I now have.”
According to the outlet, both actresses trained to the point where they can now both hold their breath underwater for around two minutes.
Sylvester Stallone would have been the ‘world’s shortest’ Superman
Sylvester Stallone would have been the “world’s shortest” Superman.
The 76-year-old actor – who stands at 5′ 10″ – auditioned for the title role in the 1978 superhero movie and joked that had he been successful in his bid for the part that eventually went to Christopher Reeve, he wouldn’t have looked good in the costume.
He said: “I auditioned for Superman. I’d have been the world’s shortest superman… I don’t look good in leotards at all!”
Meanwhile, the Golden Globe-winning star – who has daughters Scarlet, 20, Sistine, 24, and Sophia, 26, with wife Jennifer Flavin but was previously been married to Brigitte Nielsen and has late son Sage and Seargeoh with ex-wife Sasha Czack – went on to add that he is hoping to get his own reality show to follow his family life while he is still “relevant.”
Speaking on ‘The Jonathan Ross Show’, he added: “I want to do it while I’m still relevant. You’re playing Rocky and Rambo and all these characters, but when you get home and you’ve got three daughters and two poodles, you’re one step below that in the food chain/”
The ‘Creed’ star – who is known for his role as boxer Rocky in the film franchise of the same name – also added that current world champion boxer Tyson Fury is the “greatest heavyweight” who has ever lived and admires the way he is able to recuperate following a match.
He said: “I think you’re the greatest heavyweight that ever lived and I’m a boxing historian, I studied this closely. When you put together all your skills, plus your heart and your ability to recuperate and how you can move around so well at your size, there’s no one that could have beat you in any era. It’s totally true.”
‘The Jonathan Ross Show’ airs on Saturday (12.11.22) at 10pm on ITV and ITV Hub.
Chris Rock to perform live on Netflix in 2023
Chris Rock is set to become the first comedian to perform live on Netflix.
The 57-year-old star will make history when he performs in a yet-to-be-titled comedy special in 2023.
Robbie Praw, the vice-president of stand-up and comedy formats at Netflix, said: “Chris Rock is one of the most iconic and important comedic voices of our generation.
“We’re thrilled the entire world will be able to experience a live Chris Rock comedy event and be a part of Netflix history. This will be an unforgettable moment and we’re so honoured that Chris is carrying this torch.”
Chris previously joined forces with Netflix in 2018, when his stand-up special, ‘Chris Rock: Tamborine’, aired on the streaming platform.
Earlier this year, meanwhile, Chris was involved in an infamous on-stage clash with Will Smith at the Oscars.
The 54-year-old actor smacked Chris after he made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith, Will’s wife, and the Hollywood star subsequently described his behaviour at the Oscars as “shocking, painful, and inexcusable”.
Will – who has been married to Jada since 1997 – said in a statement: “My actions at the 94th Academy Awards presentation were shocking, painful, and inexcusable.
“The list of those I have hurt is long and includes Chris, his family, many of my dear friends and loved ones, all those in attendance, and global audiences at home. I betrayed the trust of the Academy. I deprived other nominees and winners of their opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated for their extraordinary work.
“I am heartbroken. I want to put the focus back on those who deserve attention for their achievements and allow the Academy to get back to the incredible work it does to support creativity and artistry in film.”
Hilary Duff slams ‘disgusting’ decision to publish Aaron Carter’s unfinished autobiography
Hilary Duff has branded the release of the late Aaron Carter’s unfinished autobiography “heartless”.
The ‘I Want Candy’ singer was found dead last weekend aged 34 and just a few days later, Ballast Books confirmed they will be bringing out ‘Aaron Carter: An Incomplete Story of an Incomplete Life’ on Tuesday (15.11.22), much to the fury of his former girlfriend, who slammed the “disgusting” publishers for cashing in on his passing.
Following the news about the release of the book, which alleged Hilary and Aaron lost their virginities on her 13th birthday, the ‘Younger’ star issued a statement.
She said: “It’s really sad that within a week of Aaron’s death, there’s a publisher that seems to be recklessly pushing a book out to capitalize on this tragedy without taking appropriate time or care to fact check the validity of his work.
“To water down Aaron’s life story to what seems to be unverified click-bait for profit is disgusting. In no way do I condone shedding any light on what is so obviously an uninformed, heartless, money grab.”
Aaron’s management team, Big Umbrella Management, thanked the former ‘Lizzie McGuire’ star for speaking out as they also condemned the release.
They said: “We as Aaron’s management would like to thank [Hilary] Duff for her statement regarding the book that is set to be released,” the statement read. “In the few short days following our dear friends passing, we have been trying to grieve and process while simultaneously having to deal with several obscenely disrespectful and unauthorised releases.
“These releases include an album, a single and now it seems a book.
“This is a time for mourning and remembering an incredible soul lost, not heartless money grabs and attention seeking.
“We would ask the parties responsible to remove the aforementioned content and that no further content be released without approval from his family, friends, and associates.”
Ballast Books have yet to comment on the statement.
Author Andy Symonds, who spent three years interviewing the former child star for his book, previously insisted he “owed it” to Aaron to release the book.
He said: “Aaron was a kind, gentle, talented soul not without his demons. He was so excited about telling his story, and I feel I owe it to him to release the parts we did complete.
“Aaron was an open book during the writing process. It’s a tragic irony that his autobiography will never include all his stories, thoughts, hopes, and dreams as he intended.”
Paul Haggis ordered to pay 7.5 million to rape accuser
Paul Haggis has been found liable on three counts of rape and sexual abuse.
The ‘Crash’ filmmaker has been ordered to pay $7.5 million in compensatory damages, as well as additional punitive damages – of which the amount will be determined on Monday (14.11.22) – after a jury came to a unanimous verdict on Thursday (10.11.22) after almost six hours of deliberations.
Haggis had been accused of rape in a civil case filed by Haleigh Breest in 2017 in relation to an incident in 2013, with the movie publicist claiming the director made unwanted advances and forced her to perform oral sex on him before he raped her after he invited her to his apartment for a drink when she accepted a lift home from a film screening afterparty.
The 69-year-old director – who insisted his accuser had initiated the kissing and oral sex between them but denied forcing himself on her – is “disappointed” by the verdict and has vowed to “clear [his] name”.
Speaking outside the courthouse in Manhattan, he said: “I’m obviously very disappointed in the results. And I’m going to continue to, with my team, fight to clear my name. We’re going to keep our options as to what we’re going to do.”
Haleigh thanked the jury for believing her account of what had happened.
She said in a statement: “I am grateful that I had the opportunity to seek justice and accountability in court — and that the jury chose to follow the facts — and believed me.
“The greatest source of comfort through this five-year legal journey has been the support I felt from the women who bravely shared their own stories and let me know I wasn’t alone.”
During the civil trial, four anonymous women shared their own accounts of allegedly being sexually assaulted by the screenwriter, and he later admitted on the witness stand he was “scared” and “humiliated” as a result of what he branded their “terrible false allegations”.
He said: “I’m scared because I don’t know why women or anyone would lie about things like this, make up or twist the truth. I don’t know.
“To see my daughters sitting in the courtroom right now, my son and my family, I’m humiliated by these false allegations.”
Chris Evans ‘is in love and has never been happier’
Chris Evans and Alba Baptista are “very in love”.
The 41-year-old actor and the 25-year-old actress have been quietly dating for more than a year, and Chris has “never been happier”.
A source told ‘Entertainment Tonight’: “They are very in love and their relationship is serious. Chris has never been happier. His family and friends all adore Alba.”
Chris and Alba have managed to keep their romance under wraps until now. But their friends and family have been aware of their burgeoning relationship for months.
The Hollywood star was also named People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive earlier this month, and Chris admitted that he’s recently become more health-conscious than ever.
He shared: “In the good ol’ days I could eat whatever I wanted, do a couple workouts per week and be okay.
“That is not the case anymore. If I have two beers, I wear it. I haven’t had to play a role like Captain America in a while so things like diet and workout regimen haven’t been on my radar. But getting older, things are clicking and sore and it’s harder to wake up, you have less energy.”
Chris admits that turning 40 has proven to be a turning point in his life.
He said: “You know what it is? It’s that it happened so quickly. A year ago I wasn’t thinking about any of this. I was someone who was lucky enough to not really think much of it in my 30s and then I hit 40 and it all came at once.”
Chris has enjoyed huge success during his time in the movie business. But now, he feels ready to take his “foot off the gas” and relax.
He said: “The most enjoyable aspect of my career right now is feeling secure enough to take my foot off the gas.
“I feel like I have a bit more freedom to take time away from the industry and still find projects that will satisfy my creative appetite when I return.”
Kris Jenner sends heartfelt birthday message to Corey Gamble
Kris Jenner has wished her “amazing partner” Corey Gamble a happy birthday.
The 67-year-old star has taken to Instagram to post a heartfelt birthday message to Corey, who turned 42 on Thursday (10.11.22).
Alongside a series of photos, Kris wrote: “Happy birthday my love @coreygamble. You are the most amazing partner, friend, uncle, step dad, travel aficionado, therapist, shopping teammate, most stylish, most patient, and most fabulous over all life coach! Thank you for bringing so much love and light into my life. You are so smart, kind, generous, funny, protective, and creative. You remind me every day how blessed and lucky we are and I’m so blessed to have you in my life. I love you bab. (sic)”
Corey – who started dating Kris in 2014 – then replied: “Love you bab. Your my everything. (sic)”
Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna’s daughter, Dream, also celebrated her six birthday on Thursday.
And Kris took to social media to hail her granddaughter’s special day.
She wrote on Instagram: “Happy birthday to my little Dream girl who is the light of our lives!!! You have the most amazing spirit and most adorable personality with so much energy, and you just light up every single room you walk into with such joy. I love you to the moon and back Dreamy and I thank God for you every single day!!!! You make me laugh so hard I cry. You are strong, smart, beautiful inside and out, kind, generous, thoughtful… you have a gentle soul, you are so creative and you have the best voice. You are an amazing artist and your talents never cease to amaze me. I’m so proud of you always and I love you so much!!!!! Lovey xo (sic)”
Don’t fear getting older, says Jane Fonda
Jane Fonda hopes to become an “example” for young people.
The Hollywood star will celebrate her 85th birthday on December 21, and Jane has urged young people to not fear getting older.
She explained: “I’ve lived a good life. I’ve lived a productive and intentional life. And I knew I couldn’t make it any longer than it was going to be, but I could make it wider and deeper. And I’ve done that. I feel like I’m doing that.
“I hope that I can be an example to young people so they won’t be afraid of getting older.”
Jane is well-known for her environmental activism, and she’s determined to do everything she can to help halt climate change.
Speaking to PEOPLE, she explained: “It’s going to be rough for young people, and I just want my kids to know and my grandkids to know that I did my best.”
Meanwhile, Jane previously admitted that she was “too wrapped up” in her activism during her younger years.
The actress admitted that her passion for activism had an impact on her family life.
Jane – who has kids Mary, 55, Vanessa, 54, and Troy, 49 – said: “I think about [motherhood] every day. It’s the one main thing about my past that I think about almost every day. And I’ll tell you one of the things that’s keying it off is watching my son, who is 47. They just had their first child and he is about a year and a half. And when I watch my son and his wife Simone parent, I’m awestruck.
“It puts into such stark relief for me, what I didn’t do. I don’t think I’ve said this to him, so I feel a little weird, but anyway, that’s the reality.
“Watching my son be a parent, I think, ‘God I just wish I had done that’. And then I realize, if I had done that I would not have become who I became.”
It was time to return to Hollywood, says Lindsay Lohan
Lindsay Lohan felt “it was time” to return to Hollywood.
The 36-year-old actress stars in Netflix’s ‘Falling for Christmas’ – which marks her first major movie role in almost a decade – and Lindsay is delighted to be working in Hollywood once again.
She said: “I just felt like it was time, and it was just a matter of time before I found the right script and I found it with ‘Falling for Christmas’. It just worked out perfectly.”
Lindsay established herself as a leading actress during her teens, before struggling with a variety of personal problems.
And although Lindsay felt nervous on the set of ‘Falling for Christmas’, she also relished the experience.
She told Yahoo Entertainment: “I felt really grateful, I feel really blessed. It’s all been a lot of fun.”
Lindsay previously revealed that she learned the importance of taking career breaks after “working constantly for a large chunk of [her] childhood”.
The actress explained the importance of finding a healthy balance between her work life and her professional life.
She said: “You can take breaks, but you just have to know when the time is right. Because it’s also good to keep the pace going.
“You become a family when you’re on a set, and then when the project wraps, it just stops. So it’s like a culture shock – you don’t know what to do with yourself. It’s good to keep your mind active.”
Lindsay also revealed that she jumped at the chance to star in ‘Falling for Christmas’.
The actress shared: “With this movie, I specifically wanted to do more physical comedy because I missed doing that. And I was like, ‘We’re here, why not? I’m willing to do it.’ I think the bigger you go in those situations, the better it is. You can’t be afraid of it.”
Khloe Kardashian rejected invites to the Met Gala
Khloe Kardashian rejected numerous Met Gala invites before making her debut in 2022.
The 38-year-old star attended the annual fundraising gala in New York City earlier this year, even though she’s “not big on red carpets”.
Khloe explained: “I have been invited in the past. I just opted not to go. I’m not big on red carpets. I think I’ve made that very clear.”
Khloe was convinced to attend the latest edition of the Met Gala by her sister Kim.
During an episode of ‘The Kardashians’, Khloe shared: “Good old Kimberly has a way with words. And I am also sort of a pushover with some things, and I guess I allowed her to push me over.”
Kim, 42, was desperate to see her sister at the Met Gala.
She said: “Khloe has always been really nervous to go to the Met. So I was like, ‘You’re gonna look amazing. You’re gonna use my glam. We’re gonna get ready together. We’re gonna make this the best experience ever.'”
Meanwhile, Khloe recently revealed that her surgical scar is healing “wonderfully”.
The TV star underwent an operation to have a small bump removed from her cheek, and she provided some insight on the healing process.
A Twitter follower said: “Koko, so proud of you for taking care of your skin and rocking your band-aid at all these high-fashion events. Do you know when you get to take it off?”
Khloe then replied: “Trust me it’s not easy lol but it will help my scar not stretch out any bigger than it has to be. Right now it’s healing so wonderfully. I do laser treatments on it and it’s healing so so well. They want me to wear it for six months but I’m not sure I will go that long. (sic)”
Gisele Bundchen ‘buys Miami mansion opposite Tom Brady’
Gisele Bundchen has bought an $11.5 million Miami Beach mansion across the water from Tom Brady’s home.
The 42-year-old model and Tom – who have Benjamin, 12, and Vivian, nine, together – recently announced their break-up, and the catwalk star has already bought a property across the creek from the NFL icon.
A source told the New York Post newspaper’s Page Six column: “You could literally swim from Gisele’s place to Tom’s – not that they would – but both homes will include a dock, so it would be very easy for them to co-parent their children while living so close to each other.”
Gisele first viewed the property – which has five bedrooms – in the middle of August, and she reportedly closed the deal on October 6.
Earlier this month, Gisele enjoyed a “relaxing” vacation with her kids after finalising her divorce.
The model took her children to their Costa Rica home for a “little vacation”.
A source said at the time: “Gisele took her kids to their Costa Rica home.
“After the divorce was settled, she wanted to get away to her happy place. They have been relaxing, playing with their dogs on the beach and surfing. They wanted to get away from it all and have a little vacation.”
Tom and Gisele confirmed their split via statements released on social media.
Tom wrote on Instagram: “In recent days, my wife and I finalized our divorce from one another after 13 years of marriage. We arrived at this decision amicably and with gratitude for the time we spent together. We are blessed with beautiful and wonderful children who will continue to be the center of our world in every way. We will continue to work together as parents to always ensure they receive the love and attention they deserve.”
Gisele confessed that the celebrity duo had “grown apart”.
The model wrote in her statement: “The decision to end a marriage is never easy but we have grown apart and while it is, of course, difficult to go through something like this, I feel blessed for the time we had together and only wish the best for Tom always.”
Lauren London ‘has only just started healing’ from Nipsey Hussle’s death
Lauren London has “just started” healing from Nipsey Hussle’s death.
The rap star was fatally shot in Los Angeles in March 2019, aged 33, and Lauren – the mother of his six-year-old son, Kross – is still coming to terms with his death.
Lauren, 37 – who dated the rapper from 2013 until his death – said: “It’s something that will continue forever. Healing is not like a straight arrow: it goes up and down, so I don’t think that I am done with anything.”
Lauren subsequently explained that her healing “requires practice”.
She told E! News: “I used to always pray for understanding, and now it’s the overstanding. It is the bird’s eye view of it all.”
Last year, Lauren admitted that Nipsey’s death has changed how she approaches her career.
The actress said: “Moving forward in my life, I kind of don’t want to do anything that I can’t really truthfully contribute.”
Despite this, Lauren was always determined to return to her acting work.
She’s also been eager to set a good example for her kids by returning to work.
Lauren – who has Kameron, 13, with rap star Lil Wayne – said: “We can’t stop, you know? We do have a purpose, all of us, and it’s important for my sons to see me moving forward with grief, not just curling up in a ball, because I curled up in a ball for a long time.
“But especially for my eldest son because he’s just a little more aware.”
Lauren believes that Nipsey would’ve supported her acting return, too.
She shared: “We will continue moving on as we had to, as he would want us to.”
50 Cent brands Madonna ‘pathetic’
50 Cent has branded Madonna “pathetic”.
The ‘Candy Shop’ rapper has hit out at the 64-year-old singer over her raunchy TikTok videos after she recently shared a post in which she donned a see-through shirt with lace bra, corset, and black jeans as she lip-synched to Baby Keem’s track ‘Vent’.
50 shared a screenshot of Madonna with text that read: “Madonna Using Rap Music For Clout On TikTok Is Pathetic And Truly Disturbs My Spirit.(sic)”
He then added in the caption: “I told ya’ll grand ma was on bulls***! Like a virgin at 64 LOL.(sic)”
This isn’t the first time the 47-year-old star – whose real name is Curtis Jackson – has mocked Madonna.
In June, he reposted one of her scantily-clad photos amongst pictures of aliens to contract their looks.
He captioned it: “I hope she didn’t make her kids take this picture. LOL at 63 somebody tell her to chill out please.(sic)”
While the ‘Like a Virgin’ hitmaker hasn’t responded this time round, she blasted 50 last December after he criticised her for posing in her lingerie.
She shared a photo of them hugging on Instagram and wrote: “Here is 50 Cent pretending to be my friend.
“Now you have decided to talk smack about me. I guess your new career is getting attention by trying to humiliate others on social media. The least elevated choice you could make as an artist and an adult.”
Meanwhile, the ‘Hung Up’ singer seemingly came out as gay recently after posting a cryptic video on TikTok.
In the clip, Madonna – who has been married to Sean Penn and Guy Ritchie – threw some underwear at a bin along with the caption: “If I miss, I’m Gay!”
The pop star failed to hit the target, and the camera then cut back to her as she shrugged and walked away.
Anya Taylor-Joy craves ‘life together’ with boyfriend
Anya Taylor-Joy has been “craving” time with her boyfriend Malcolm McRae.
The ‘Queen’s Gambit’ actress bought a flat in east London last year and while she’s been away working for a lot of time since then, she loves nothing more than just experience “life together” with the musician, even if they’re just doing chores and other mundane tasks.
Speaking to the December/ January issue of Britain’s Harper’s Bazaar magazine – who have named her Actress of the Year – she said: “‘I was very excited by the notion of putting a toothbrush down, knowing that I didn’t have to pick it up again.
“I have now not seen that toothbrush in about a year, but at the time it felt great. It’s fun to wake up and go to breakfast and service the car and sort out stuff… I know that sounds silly, but that’s what we’re craving. We’re craving just, like, life together.”
The ‘Menu’ actress has learned to treat red carpet appearances and other promotional duties as creative challenges because she “panics” if she thinks about putting herself into the public eye.
She explained: “I think I struggle with the idea of people being interested in me as a person, because that’s not what I put out there. If I make it about myself, that’s when I start to panic, whereas if it’s an art form, it’s so much easier. I’m lucky enough to work with people who are as obsessively creative as I am, and we build whole narratives together. That makes it fun, because I’m an artist, and making art is all I want to do.”
Anya, 26, lived in Argentina until she was six years old and her family moved to the UK, and she believes her childhood experiences prepared her well for the “nomadic nature” of an acting career.
She said: “I feel like, as a kid, I got the best possible training for the nomadic nature of this job… Now, when people ask me where home is, I say, home is wherever I’ve slept for longer than two nights.”
Khloe Kardashian healing ‘so well’ after tumour removal
Khloe Kardashian is healing “so well” after having a tumour removed from her face.
The 38-year-old star confirmed a few weeks ago she had undergone an operation to have a precancerous melanoma removed from her cheek and after being spotted out and about, including at the CFDA Fashion Awards earlier this week, with a bandage on her face, she revealed she’s been asked to keep the surgery site covered for six months.
While Khloe is unsure she will stick to the timeline, she’s hopeful her scarring will be minimal.
A fan tweeted: “Koko, so proud of you for taking care of your skin and rocking your band-aid at all these high-fashion events. Do you know when you get to take it off?”
She replied: “Trust me it’s not easy lol but it will help my scar not stretch out any bigger than it has to be. right now it’s healing so wonderfully.
“I do laser treatments on it and it’s healing so so well. They want me to wear it for six months but I’m not sure I will go that long.
“It’s already been a couple months and I’m really proud that I’ve been this diligent with it.”
Khloe explained to her Instagram followers last month she was wearing a bandage she’d had a cancer scare.
She wrote on her Instagram Story: “I have seen numerous stories going around about the ever-evolving bandage on my face, with some of you wondering why I’ve been wearing one for the past few weeks.
“After noticing a small bump on my face and assuming it was something as minor as a zit, I decided to get it biopsied 7 months after realizing it was not budging.
“Dermatologist Dr Tess Mauricio (@drtessmauricio) examined it, and a second biopsy was ran by Dr. Daniel Behroozan (@drdanbehroozan) because what they were both seeing was incredibly rare for someone my age.
“A few days later I was told I need to have an immediate operation to remove a tumor from my face. I called none other than Dr. Garth Fischer, a dear friend of my families and one of the best surgeons in Beverly Hills who I knew would take incredible care of my face. (sic)”
The reality star subsequently explained that her face is currently “healing”.
Khloe also speculated that she’ll have a scar on her face for some time to come.
She said: “I’m grateful to share that Dr. Fischer @garthfishermd was able to get everything – all my margins appear clear and now we are onto the healing process. So, here we are… you’ll continue to see my bandages and when I’m allowed, you’ll probably see a scar (and an indention in my cheek from the tumor being removed) but until then I hope you enjoy how fabulous I’m making these face bandages look [heart emojis] (sic)”
Rainn Wilson ‘changes his name’ to raise awareness of melting Arctic
Rainn Wilson has ‘changed his name’ to Rainnfall Heat Wave Extreme Winter Wilson.
The 56-year-old actor – who played Dwight Schrute in the US ‘Office’ – has changed his moniker on social media as part of his role as an Arctic Basecamp board member in a bid to raise awareness about the risks of the melting Arctic as world leaders are arriving at COP27 in Egypt.
He said: “With the help of my scientist friends at Arctic Basecamp, I’ve changed my name to Rainnfall Heat Wave Extreme Winter Wilson.
“This is not a joke, I’m as serious as the melting Arctic, which amplifies global risks including extreme weather events around the globe.
“I’m hoping this name change brings attention to this growing… er, melting issue. We need world leaders at COP27 to take notice and take action.
“The Arctic is melting at millions of litres per second, yet this problem can’t seem to make a name for itself, so it’s up to us to make a name for it.”
Urging his fans to follow his example, he asked people to use their generator “create a name that will bring attention to this problem”.
He continued: “Then – and this is the important part – change your social media profile or display name to match your new ArcticRisk name.
“And if enough of us do this, then maybe COP27 will be where our world leaders sit up and notice Arctic risks and introduce a solution.”
Professor Gail Whiteman – founder of Arctic Basecamp and Professor of Sustainability at the University of Exeter Business School – backed the actor’s call for people to do their bit.
She added: “As world leaders and climate experts arrive at COP27, we need to highlight that what happens in the Arctic doesn’t stay in the Arctic.
“I am so grateful to Arctic Basecamp’s long time supporter, who has changed his name to Rainnfall Heat Wave Extreme Winter Wilson, to help us warn people about global climate impacts due to the melting Arctic.
“The Arctic is warming up to four times faster than the global average, and rapid Arctic warming exacerbates catastrophic and costly global risks including extreme weather events, threats to food and water security, sea level rise and supply chain disruption around the world.”
Rapid Arctic warming has global impacts. Create your Arctic name to raise awareness during COP27 via the Arctic Risk Name Generator at ArcticRiskName.org.
Wynonna Judd reflects on ‘painful’ tribute to late mum Naomi
Wynonna Judd admits recreating The Judds’ 1991 Farewell Tour was “painful as hell”.
The 58-old singer rose to fame alongside her mother Naomi – who took her own life in April 2022 at the age of 76 after years of suffering from depression – and earlier this month she revisited the site of their final show together decades later for ‘The Judds: Love Is Alive’ tribute concert.
Reflecting on being back at the Murphy Center at Middle Tennessee State University for the show – which will air on CMT in March – she told ‘Entertainment Tonight’: “They say that when you pass on that all these things flash through your mind.
“I got out of the car and I thought about my mom telling me what she told me that night and just the memories…
“It was the past and the present and the future all in one night. It’s painful as hell.
“I’m writing a song with my husband where I talk about [how] I’m somewhere between hell and hallelujah.”
Prior to Naomi’s death, the mother-and-daughter duo had planned to stage a reunion tour and in the wake of her mother’s passing, and Wynonna was determined to celebrate her legacy by carrying on with the shows alongside fellow country stars such as Faith Hill, Martina McBride, Little Big Town, and Trisha Yearwood.
Although continuing with the tour she and her late mother planned to do together has been “really hard”, the experience has also been “therapeutic”.
She explained: “It’s interesting, the fans, I trust them and they trust me. We grew up together. The fans loved me so much. I feel elevated if that makes sense.
“I feel held and supported and loved. The music just takes me and pulls me forward. Find something that you love so much that you’ll do it no matter what shape you’re in, that’s what I do every night…
“I go in faith and just watch what happens and it’s amazing… I really don’t know what I would do without music. I don’t know that I could make it.”
Doja Cat asks Elon Musk for help
Doja Cat has begged Elon Musk for help with her Twitter account.
The ‘Woman’ hitmaker recently changed her screenname to Christmas but has found herself unable to change it back, so directly appealed to the billionaire – who bought the platform last month – to restore her old moniker.
She first posted: “Why can’t i change my name on here. (sic)”
She then wrote: “How do i change it also f*** you elon.
“I don’t wanna be christmas forever @elonmusk please help i’ve made a mistake.(sic)”
The world’s richest man promised to help but admitted he thought the 27-year-old rapper’s predicament was amusing.
He replied: “Working on it!
“Pretty funny though [cry laughing emojis] (sic)”
At the time of writing, Doja is still identified as Christmas on her account.
Her dilemma came just days after the 51-year-old businessman warned those with verified accounts will lose their checkmarks if they change their names.
He said: “Any name change at all will cause temporary loss of verified checkmark.”
He also warned people impersonating others without making it obvious they are running spoof accounts will face being “permanently suspended”.
He tweeted: “Going forward, any Twitter handles engaging in impersonation without clearly specifying ‘parody’ will be permanently suspended
“Previously, we issued a warning before suspension, but now that we are rolling out widespread verification, there will be no warning.
“This will be clearly identified as a condition for signing up to Twitter Blue.”
Earlier this week, Kathy Griffin was suspended from Twitter after she “violated the rules” of the social media app by changing her screen name to that of the Tesla boss.
The message users receive when visiting her page states: “Account suspended
“Twitter suspends accounts that violate the Twitter rules.”
During her stint with her fake name, Kathy urged users to #VoteBlue and also look at Twitter competitor Mastodon.
One of her tweets under the name change read: “After much spirited discussion with the females in my life, I’ve decided that voting blue for their choice is only right. (They’re also sexy females, btw.) #VoteBlueToProtectWomen (sic)”.
Alicia Keys and Justin Bieber to perform at Takeoff’s memorial
Alicia Keys and Justin Bieber are expected to perform at Takeoff’s memorial service.
The two stars are set to take to the stage at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Friday (11.11.22), where fans and loved ones will gather for a celebration of life in honour of the Migos rapper, who was shot and killed last week, TMZ reports.
Tickets for the service at the 20,000-capacity arena have already sold out.
Georgia residents were granted free tickets and it was previously reported those who have been granted access to the service will have their phones “confiscated”.
Alicia previously paid tribute to Takeoff following the news of his death.
She tweeted: “This is too much. It’s like every day. RIP Takeoff. Sending light to your family and loved ones. We are losing too many too soon!!”
The 28-year-old musician was shot on a balcony outside the 810 Billiards and Bowling Alley in the early hours of 1 November, and his record label, Quality Control, previously condemned the “senseless violence” that lead to his death.
They said in a statement: “It is with broken hearts and deep sadness that we mourn the loss of our beloved brother [Kirshnik] Khari Ball, known to the world as Takeoff.
“Senseless violence and a stray bullet has taken another life from this world and we are devastated.
“Please respect his family and friends and we all continue to process this monumental loss.”
Takeoff’s killer is still on the loose at the time of writing, police confirmed.
Houston officers confirmed in a press conference on Tuesday (01.11.22) they are still hunting for the murderer and urged the public to “step up” with more information to help catch the perpetrator.
Sgt Michael Arrington, the lead investigator on the case, said: “We are looking for any information at this time. We know the media has received a lot of phone calls, text messages, tweets, vines, videos. We need all of y’all to send those to us so we can solve this case.
“We want to find justice for this family. They’re going through a lot right now… help us to apprehend and get charges and arrest on the person responsible for the death of Takeoff.”
Previous reports said a fight had broken out following a game of dice, with police confirming at least two firearms were used in Takeoff’s killing.