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Cher Steals the Show at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards This post is also available in: Français Cher reminded the world why she’s an icon at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards on Sunday night. With not one but two performances of her greatest hits and a Billboard Icon Award acceptance speech, she wowed the audience. “I think luck has so much to do with my success. I think it was mostly luck with a little bit of something thrown in,” Cher said as her son Chaz Bono watched from the audience. Cher joins an esteemed list of past award recipients, including Celine Dion, Prince, Jennifer Lopez, Stevie Wonder and Neil Diamond. With more than 100 million albums sold worldwide and a No. 1 single in every decade from the 1960s to the 2010s (she was the first artist to have a No. 1 single on a Billboard chart in each decade), Cher has certainly earned the honor of icon. Gwen Stefani presented Cher with the award, saying: “It is an honor for me to be here tonight to present the Billboard Icon Award to a woman who is truly the definition of the word icon: Cher. From the first note you know it’s her. Her artistry, her commitment to her craft and her willingness to take on new creative challenges have served as an inspiration to me and my career and she continues to inspire. She has proven that there is nothing she can not do. Cher is trailblazer, a fashion trendsetter, truly iconic looks at every single point in her career, a role model for preservering and showing us how to be strong and how to be true to ourselves. She is a cultural influencer, a tireless activist and an incredible humanitarian who cares about our world and speaks out against injustices.” Next, Cher performed her hits “Believe” and “If I Could Turn Back Time” that were electrifying and got the audience on their feet. For “Believe,” she donned a bleach blonde wig, barely-there dress made of glittery silver strands accented by heart-shaped pasties and silver boots. Cher also busted out a huge black curly wig, black leather jacket, thigh-high boots and sparkling black bodysuit for a performance of her 1989 smash “If I Could Turn Back Time.” After performing her hits, she accepted the Billboard Icon Award with a humble speech that notably left out any mention of Donald Trump. “So, I’ve wanted to do what I do since I was four years-old. And I’ve been doing it for 53 years. That is not an applause thing, I’m 71 yesterday. And I can do a five-minute plank, okay? Just saying. I want to thank my mom. Because when I was really young she said, ‘You’re not going to be the smartest, you’re not going to be the prettiest, you’re not going to be the most talented, but you’re going to be special.’ And when I met Sonny he said the same thing. There was really nothing about me that led anyone to believe that I was going to be special.” You’re more special than you know! And happy birthday, Cher! Watch Cher perform at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards:

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Thomas Rhett's Daughter Willa Gray Steals Show on Today WATCH: “It’s pretty amazing” @thomasrhett talks about how life has changed since adopting Willa Gray #ThomasRhettTODAY pic.twitter.com/P0lG3s9BaR — TODAY (@TODAYshow) June 2, 2017 Country singer Thomas Rhett was all set to take the stage at the Today show’s Citi Concert Series on Friday — that is, until one young fan stole the spotlight. Get push notifications with news, features and more. The Grammy nominee, 27, was upstaged by his 18-month-old daughter Willa Gray, who smiled for the cameras moments before her dad’s performance. Thomas Rhett’s wife Lauren, who is expecting a baby this August, was also in the crowd, cheering her husband on as he made his way through his hits like “Die a Happy Man” and “Star of the Show.” Want all the latest pregnancy and birth announcements, plus celebrity mom blogs? Click here to get those and more in the PEOPLE Babies newsletter. RELATED VIDEO: Thomas Rhett and Wife Lauren on Their Adoption Journey The couple adopted Willa from Uganda, welcoming her to their family on May 11. “It’s crazy. It’s been me and Lauren for four years, so when you add a daughter to the mix, it makes life even crazier,” Thomas Rhett told Matt Lauer and Hoda Kotb, the latter of whom recently adopted a baby girl of her own. “I wouldn’t trade it for the world. It’s crazy how little Willa has adapted. It’s pretty amazing.” The singer and his wife recently detailed their journey to adoption exclusively to PEOPLE. Lauren first met Willa, aptly nicknamed “Blessing” in her home country, in 2016 when she visited Uganda — a country with 147 million orphans. At the time, the couple had been trying to conceive without success and had just begun to discuss adoption. When Thomas Rhett saw a photo of Lauren holding Willa, he was struck by his wife’s obvious bond with the baby, who had been orphaned when she was still a newborn. Thomas Rhett, Willa Gray Atkins, and Lauren Kailey Dickerson RELATED: How Thomas Rhett and Wife Lauren Spent Daughter Willa’s First Day Home from Uganda: She Had “Never Seen Dogs Before” “Lauren had this amazing glow about her and it just felt like she was already our daughter in a weird way,” Thomas Rhett said. ” ‘I just blurted out, ‘We should bring her home.’ “ “When I met Willa, her story was pretty intense,” Lauren said of the toddler, who’d been brought to the children’s home soon after her birth in November 2015. “All orphans have heart-wrenching stories, but it felt like this specific baby was ours. I think that the Lord knew what he was doing when he did not let us get pregnant.” FROM PEN: Adoption Holds a Special Place in Katherine Heigl’s Heart It was far from a simple process, though. Many months of documents and red tape followed and, in between, the couple made a dozen trips to the African nation over the past year. In the meantime, they discovered Lauren was finally pregnant (another girl!), which meant that her window for bringing Willa home was closing fast. Nearing her third trimester, Lauren traveled to Uganda in April, hoping to bring Willa home. But the adoption wasn’t finalized before she needed to return to the States for a pregnancy checkup. Eventually, Lauren’s dad — an airline pilot himself — and her mom took their daughter’s place in Uganda, and the two made the 7,000-mile journey to Nashville, Tennessee, with their new granddaughter. “Seeing her there felt like a dream,” Lauren recalled of her first glimpse of Willa when her parents drove up to the private hangar where they met. Though the couple has had to adjust to full-time parenting pretty quickly, they’re relishing in their new roles. “It is very weird to be called ‘Dad’ by a little human being,” Thomas Rhett said. “But it is one of the coolest feelings in the world. Nothing beats that.”

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2019 Spring/Summer TV Premiere Calendar FRI / May 3 All in My Family Trailer Documentary short Alles ist gut Foreign/Drama At the Heart of Gold: Inside the USA Gymnastics Scandal Trailer Documentary 8p Cupcake & Dino - General Services Animation/Family Former 2 Broke Girls writer Liz Feldman is the creator of this Will Ferrell- and Adam McKay-produced dark comedy series centering on two grieving widows played by Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini. James Marsden and Ed Asner co-star. Despite Everything Trailer Foreign/Comedy Emilio & Gloria Estefan: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song Music 9p Zac Efron stars as infamous serial killer Ted Bundy (opposite Lily Collins as his longtime girlfriend) in a dramatized look at Bundy's life from director Joe Berlinger (who also directed the recent Netflix miniseries on the same subject, Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes). Critics didn't love the new film when it premiered at Sundance early this year. Flinch Trailer Game show Into the Dark: All That We Destroy Trailer Horror Hulu Jo Pil-ho: The Dawning Rage Foreign/Drama Masters of Disaster Reality Discovery, 10p A Mother on the Edge Drama LMN, 8p ScreenTime: Diane Sawyer Reporting News special 8p True and the Rainbow Kingdom Animation/Family Illustrator/author/podcaster/horse enthusiast Lisa Hanawalt, best known for designing the Netflix hit BoJack Horseman, is the creator of this similarly animal-oriented Netflix adult animated series centering on the friends and neighbors Tuca (a toucan, voiced by Tiffany Haddish) and Bertie (a songbird, voiced by Ali Wong). Steven Yeun also stars, while guest voices include Tig Notaro, Tessa Thompson, Reggie Watts, Nicole Byer, John Early, Amber Ruffin, Jermaine Fowler, and Richard E. Grant. Undercover Trailer Foreign/Drama Welcome to the Wayne Animation/Comedy Nicktoons, 10p Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell Comedy Adult Swim, midnight SAT / May 4 The Disappearance of Susan Cox Powell Reality Oxygen, 7p A Paris Romance Drama Hallmark, 9p Pregnant and Deadly Drama Lifetime, 8p Surviving R. Kelly: The Impact News/Documentary Lifetime, 10p SUN / May 5 Cher: Do You Believe? Documentary/Music Reelz, 9p ET Hailey Dean Mysteries: Death on Duty Drama HMM, 9p Lakefront Bargain Hunt Reality HGTV, 8p Psycho Stripper Drama Lifetime, 8p The Real Housewives of Potomac Reality Bravo, 9p Real Money Reality AXS, 8:30p Rock & Roll Road Trip With Sammy Hagar Reality AXS, 8p Sequel to the previous Starz miniseries The White Queen and The White Princess is based on a pair of Philippa Gregory novels, The Constant Princess and The King's Curse. MON / May 6 Abyss Foreign/Drama/Sci-fi Bachelorette Reunion: The Biggest Bachelorette Reunion in Bachelor History Ever! Reality 8p The Best Thing I Ever Ate Reality Cooking, 9p Big Hero 6 Animation Disney, 3:30p ▣ Chernobyl Trailer Drama 9p After it abandoned the idea years ago, HBO is once again attempting to expand its scripted originals to Monday nights. First up is this five-part dramatization of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Jared Harris, Emily Watson, Stellan Skarsgård, and Paul Ritter star. Live PD Reality A&E, 8p ▣ State of the Union Comedy Sundance, 10p A minimalist comedy series from noted British filmmaker Stephen Frears (The Queen) and novelist Nick Hornby (High Fidelity), State of the Union runs for just 10 minutes an episode, each following a married couple (Chris O'Dowd, Rosamund Pike) as they grab drinks at a pub prior to heading to a couples' counseling session. Critics saw—and enjoyed—all 10 episodes at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. A new episode will run every weeknight at 10p this week and next. When Calls the Heart Drama Hallmark, 8p TUE / May 7 Bite Club Reality Food, 10p Foster Documentary 8p The Haves and the Have Nots Drama OWN, 9p Intervention Reality A&E, 8p Texicanas Trailer Reality Bravo, 10p WED / May 8 ▣ Lucifer Trailer Drama The Fox series moves to Netflix for its fourth season. All 10 episodes stream today. THU / May 9 Former The Opposition host (and Daily Show correspondent) Jordan Klepper leaves the studio for a new weekly series consisting entirely of field pieces in which he travels the country to investigate issues including the deportation of U.S. veterans, environmental protests, space exploration, the legal cannabis industry, and more. ▣ Paradise Hotel Reality competition 8p Kristin Cavallari hosts a reboot of the dating competition series which aired on various networks (including Fox) beginning in 2003. FRI / May 10 Dry Martina Foreign/Drama/Comedy Gente que viene y bah Foreign/Rom-com Harvey Street Kids Animation/Family Jailbirds Trailer Reality The Mechanism (O Mecanismo) Trailer Foreign/Drama My Mother Was a Serial Killer Drama LMN, 8p ReMastered: The Lion's Share Documentary/Music ▣ Sneaky Pete Trailer Drama Prime Video The Society Trailer Drama YA series unofficially inspired by Lord of the Flies finds a group of teens caught in an alternate version of their New England town—but one absent any of their parents. What Would You Do? Reality 9p Whishenpoof Animation/Family Prime Video A ladies trip to Napa to celebrate a 50th birthday goes a bit—er—sideways in this Netflix film directed by and starring Amy Poehler. Rachel Dratch, Ana Gasteyer, Maya Rudolph, Paula Pell, and Emily Spivey (who co-wrote the script with Liz Cackowski) fill out the traveling party, while Tina Fey, Cherry Jones, and Jason Schwartzman also appear. Directed by Mass Appeal's Sacha Jenkins, this four-part documentary miniseries traces the story of the seminal hip hop outfit beginning with their formation in the early 1990s, combining never-before-seen footage with new interviews with all nine surviving members. Critics had good things to say about the series when it debuted at Sundance in January. SAT / May 11 A Feeling of Home Drama Hallmark, 9p Homekilling Queen Drama Lifetime, 8p My Dad Wrote a Porno Trailer Comedy 10p The hit British podcast (in which TV writer Jamie Morton reads from a series of erotic novels written by his father, joined by James Cooper and Alice Levine, who provide commentary) comes to HBO for a special performed in front of a live audience earlier this year. The Real Story of... Reality Reelz, 9p ET SUN / May 12 Beach Hunters Reality HGTV, 9p Hailey Dean Mysteries: A Prescription for Murder Drama HMM, 9p Killer Grandma Drama Lifetime, 8p Jerrod Carmichael: Home Videos Comedy special tbd Our Cartoon President Trailer Animation/Comedy 8p Patriot Act With Hasan Minhaj Talk/Comedy MON / May 13 The Bachelorette Reality competition 8p Best Baker in America Reality competition Food, 9p Buried in the Backyard Reality Oxygen, 9p The Daily Show with Trevor Noah Presents Desi Lydic: Abroad Trailer Comedy 11p Bad Boys spinoff series is available exclusively to Spectrum cable subscribers (via Spectrum On Demand). Gabrielle Union, Jessica Alba, and Zach Gilford star. Line of Duty Drama Acorn TV Malibu Rescue Comedy Paid Off With Michael Torpey Game show truTV, 10p Say Yes to the Nest Reality HGTV, 10p TUE / May 14 Good Bones Reality HGTV, 9p revisions Anime Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate Special Antoine Fuqua directs this 160-minute documentary (divided in two parts, airing back-to-back tonight) about the legendary boxer. LeBron James is among the film's producers. WED / May 15 The Employables Trailer Reality A&E, 10p MasterChef Celebrity Family Showdown Reality competition 8p Southern Charm Reality Bravo, 8p Wahlburgers Reality A&E, 9p THU / May 16 Good Sam Family/Drama Unraveling the Mystery: A Big Bang Farewell Special 9:30p FRI / May 17 1994 Foreign/Documentary American Masters: Robert Shaw: Man of Many Voices Documentary 9p George Clooney directs, produces, and co-stars in Hulu's miniseries adaptation of Joseph Heller's classic WWII novel, which was previously adapted as a 1970 feature film. Kyle Chandler, Hugh Laurie, Christopher Abbott, Giancarlo Giannini, and Tessa Ferrer also star. All six episodes are available to stream today. Chip & Potato Animation/Family ▣ Fleabag Trailer Comedy/Drama Prime Video The hugely acclaimed 2016 British dark comedy series from Killing Eve creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge (who stars) gets a belated second season that features appearances by Kristin Scott Thomas and Fiona Shaw. All six episodes stream today. It's Bruno Comedy Brooklyn-set comedy series follows a man (series creator Solvan Naim) and his dog. Maria Foreign/Drama/Action Meghan and Harry Plus One News 8p Morir para contar Foreign/Documentary Nailed It! Reality competition No Exit! News 9p The Rain Trailer Foreign/Drama Spike Lee is among the producers for this Netflix feature centering on two Brooklyn teens who invent a time machine and attempt to use it to undo a wrongful police shooting. White Gold Comedy SAT / May 18 Cake Boss Reality Discovery Family, 9p Psycho Granny Drama Lifetime, 8p Sailing Into Love Drama Hallmark, 9p SUN / May 19 Hailey Dean Mysteries: Killer Sentence Drama HMM, 9p Jeffrey Dahmer: Killer Cannibal Documentary Reelz, 9p ET Meghan's New Life: The Real Princess Diaries Reality Lifetime, 10p Secrets of the Zoo Reality Nat Geo Wild, 9p MON / May 20 Beat Shazam Game show 8p The Late Late Show Carpool Karaoke Primetime Special 2019 Music 10p Pawn Stars Reality History, 10p Prince of Peoria Family/Comedy Private Lives of the Monarchs Reality Smithsonian, 8p TUE / May 21 ▣ Blood & Treasure Drama 9p Summer adventure series finds an antiquities expert and an art thief (Matt Barr and Sofia Pernas) teaming up to catch a terrorist whom they pursue around the globe. Tonight's premiere runs two hours; subsequent episodes will air Tuesdays at 10p. Executed with Deborah Norville Reality Reelz, 9p ET Wanda Sykes: Not Normal Comedy special WED / May 22 The Butcher Reality History, 10p Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's 'All in the Family' and 'The Jeffersons' Comedy/Live event 8p Jimmy Kimmel and Norman Lear present a live re-creation of classic sitcom episodes with a cast that includes Woody Harrelson, Marisa Tomei, Jamie Foxx, Wanda Sykes, Ellie Kemper, Justina Machado, and Will Ferrell. Man Fire Food Reality Cooking, 9p My Last Days Reality 8p One Spring Night Foreign/Drama A Tale of Two Kitchens Foreign/Documentary/Short The Wrestlers Reality Viceland, 10p THU / May 23 Christina on the Coast Reality HGTV, 9p Elementary Drama 10p How Far Is Tattoo Far? Reality MTV, 9p ▣ The Name of the Rose Drama Sundance, 10p John Turturro, Michael Emerson, and Rupert Everett head the cast of this miniseries adaptation of Umberto Eco's best-selling novel set in 14th century Italy. Slasher: Solstice Horror ▣ Vida Drama Starz, tbd While new episodes will air weekly on Starz, the entire 10-episode second season will be available to stream today via the Starz App. FRI / May 24 After Maria Documentary/Short Alta Mar Foreign/Drama Joy Foreign/Drama Allison Williams and Logan Browning star in a wild thriller about a music prodigy from director Richard Shepard. Pitching In Trailer Drama Acorn TV McG directs a Netflix film about a group of teens in summer camp who fight off an alien invasion. A woman (Renée Zellweger) makes an indecent proposal to a pair of cash-strapped newlyweds in a new anthology series billed as a "neo-noir social thriller" by the streaming service, and each season will focus on a different morality tale. This 10-episode first season (which comes from Revenge's Mike Kelley) also stars Jane Levy, Blake Jenner, Samantha Ware, and Dave Annable. SAT / May 25 Always & 4Ever Drama Lifetime, 8p Love in the Sun Drama Hallmark, 9p SUN / May 26 Game of Thrones: The Last Watch Documentary 9p Two-hour documentary chronicles the making of the final season of the HBO hit. National Memorial Day Concert 2019 Music 8p MON / May 27 Biography: Chris Farley - Anything for a Laugh Documentary A&E, 9p Meghan & Harry: Baby Fever Reality Lifetime, 10:30p Harry & Meghan: Becoming Royal Drama Lifetime, 8p Historical Roasts Comedy Comedians don period garb to roast a variety of historical figures (from Abe Lincoln to Freddie Mercury) in this Jeff Ross-hosted Netflix series. ▣ The Hot Zone Trailer Drama Nat Geo, 9p Julianna Margulies heads the cast of this six-part, three-night, fictionalized adaptation of Richard Preston's best-selling 1995 nonfiction book chronicling the first Ebola outbreak. Noah Emmerich, Topher Grace, James D'Arcy, Grace Gummer, and Robert Sean Leonard also star. Korea: The Never-Ending War Documentary 9p Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus: The Final Farewell Documentary AXS, 8p ET TUE / May 28 America's Got Talent Reality competition 8p Gabrielle Union and Julianne Hough join the judging panel in place of Mel B and Heidi Klum, while Terry Crews replaces Tyra Banks as host. Animal Kingdom Trailer Drama TNT, 9p Biography: Jeff Dunham - Talking Heads Documentary A&E, 8p Biography: Jeff Foxworthy - Stand Up Guy Documentary A&E, 10p Chrisley Knows Best Reality USA, 10p Pure Drama WGN, 10p ▣ Songland Trailer Reality/Music 10p Through the magic of reality television, up-and-coming songwriters get an opportunity to work with top music producers like Ryan Tedder and Shane McAnally. WED / May 29 American Ninja Warrior Reality competition 8p The 10th season reinvents the series yet again: this time as a sci-fi adventure following the crew of a salvage vessel in space. ▣ The InBetween Drama 10p A young woman talks to ghosts and helps the cops solve crimes in this summer procedural starring Harriet Dyer and Paul Blackthorne. Light Falls Documentary/Drama 10p MasterChef Reality competition 8p Property Brothers: Forever Home Reality HGTV, 9p THU / May 30 Chopsticks Foreign/Drama Lip Sync Battle Game show Paramount, 10p Svaha: The Sixth Finger Foreign/Thriller FRI / May 31 TV's Nahnatchka Khan (Don't Trust the B–––– in Apartment 23) makes her feature directorial debut with this Netflix rom-com starring Ali Wong and Randall Park as childhood friends who reconnect as adults. Keanu Reeves and Daniel Dae Kim also star. Ancient Aliens Reality History, 9p Bad Blood Drama Black Spot Foreign/Drama David Milch's critically acclaimed HBO western series returns for a belated finale that takes place a decade later and features most of the original cast, including Ian McShane, Timothy Olyphant, Molly Parker, Paula Malcomson, John Hawkes, Anna Gunn, Robin Weigert, Brad Dourif, William Sanderson, Kim Dickens, Dayton Callie, and Gerald McRaney. ▣ Good Omens Trailer Drama/Fantasy Prime Video Streaming in its entirety today, this six-episode adaptation of Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett's comedic 1990 fantasy novel—depicting an unlikely alliance between an angel (Michael Sheen) and a demon (David Tennant) who seek to prevent the coming Armageddon—also stars Jon Hamm, Michael McKean, Anna Maxwell Martin, Jack Whitehall, Miranda Richardson, Josie Lawrence, Mireille Enos, and Nick Offerman. If that weren't enough, Frances McDormand provides the voice of God, while Benedict Cumberbatch voices Satan. Gaiman wrote the adaptation and produces the series. How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast) Foreign/Drama Quiet Storm: The Ron Artest Story Documentary/Sports 10p ▣ Swamp Thing Trailer Drama/Horror DC Universe Produced by James Wan and directed (in part) by Len Wiseman, the streaming service's latest live-action original stars Gotham's Crystal Reed as DC Comics character Abby Arcane and Derek Mears as Swamp Thing (while Andy Bean plays him in his Alec Holland form). Virginia Madsen, Will Patton, Jennifer Beals, and Ian Ziering also star. Unidentified: Inside America's UFO Investigation Reality History, 10p

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Taylor Swift: Why She Didn’t Have A Fourth Of July Party Again & Is ‘Happier’ Because Of It Taylor Swift opted to skip her Fourth of July bash for the second year in a row to go snorkeling with boyfriend Joe Alwyn. Here’s why she’s ‘happier’ with a more low-key celebration. Taylor Swift, 28, has thrown some pretty epic Fourth of July parties in years past, but she’s forwent the epic celebration in 2017, and now again in 2018. This year, she instead spent her time off from touring to go to Turks and Caicos with boyfriend Joe Alwyn, 27. “Taylor likes keeping things a little more low key nowadays because it works for her to have alone time and she is enjoying the time she needs and has with Joe,” a source close to the singer tells HollywoodLife EXCLUSIVELY. “It is very important for her for that to be private.” The 10-time Grammy winner has been keeping her relationship under wraps. The pair have only been photographed out together a handful of times despite dating for well over a year. Taylor also rescinded from the spotlight in 2016, and has been living more privately ever since. Our insider adds that the “Delicate” hitmaker intends on keeping her life this way. “She is not interested in all the craziness from previous years. She has matured to this way of life and it fits and suits her so well,” our source explains. “She is happy and healthy and she’ll definitely continue this moving forward.” Taymerica might be a thing of the past, but fans were still delighted when paparazzi photos of their idol surfaced online on July 5. The images showed Taylor swimming and snorkeling in the ocean with Joe, and they looked incredibly happy together. The “Shake It Off” songstress also paid tribute to her favorite holiday by rocking a red and white striped high-waisted bikini. Don’t worry Swifties, the Old Taylor is still alive and well.

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15 Times Chris Pratt's Instagram Was Out of This World We're just two days away from the release of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom! returns as Owen Grady in the latest epic adventure alongside , who portrays Claire Dearing. In the weeks leading up to the film's release, Pratt has been taking his fans along for the promotional ride on his Instagram. From movie premieres around the world to his farm life, Pratt loves to give his social media followers many different behind-the-scenes exclusives. So in celebration of this Friday's Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom debut, we're looking back at all of the times Pratt's Instagram was out of this world. Let's take a look at some of his best social media work over the years!

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After everything, Ben Affleck wishes he could win Jennifer Garner back, new report says Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner announced they were breaking up in 2015, though they didn’t get around to filing for divorce until April 2017. But soon after, Affleck more or less went public with his romance with Lindsay Shookus, a “Saturday Night Live” producer whom he may have started seeing when he was still married to Garner. But three years after that initial 2015 announcement, Affleck and Garner, both 45, have yet to finalize their divorce, raising the question: What’s taking so long? A new report by Us Weekly cites sources who say that the “Batman v. Superman” actor is dragging his feet because he would like to get back together with Garner, with whom he has three children. If this description of Affleck is close to accurate, he could be the Oscar-winning, movie star version of “Bachelor” star Arie Luyendyk Jr., who angered Bachelor Nation and the rest of America by vacillating between two women in the show’s final episodes. For her part, Garner really tried to make things work with Affleck — despite his reported struggles with alcohol addiction, gambling and monogamy, according to Us Weekly. This fall, Affleck also had a dark cloud hanging over him following news about multiple sexual misconduct allegations against his regular producing collaborator Harvey Weinstein. In the wake of the Weinstein allegations and the launch of the #MeToo movement, Affleck was accused of groping two women and of being complicit in a Hollywood culture that allows sexually predatory men to stay in power. After Garner and Affleck first announced their split in 2015, the “Alias” actress “put her heart and soul into fixing the relationship and wanted so desperately to turn things around for the children’s sake as well as theirs,” a source told Us Weekly. “She forgave him for so much, and still he couldn’t change,” the source said. In the year since they filed for divorce, Affleck begged Garner to come back several times, even after he had officially moved on with Shookus. “He had at one point been telling friends he wanted his ex back,” a source told the magazine. Affleck apparently was saying such things even after he and Shookus started being photographed together in New York City or Los Angeles. In November, Affleck reportedly introduced Shookus to Garner as a step to getting her comfortable with his children, Violet, 12, Seraphina, 9, and Samuel, 6. Affleck and Shookus also were spotted house-hunting together in the Los Angeles area over Valentine’s Day, various reports said. Still, Affleck and Garner have continued to be seen in public together, attending church or taking the kids to school — though these joint appearances could simply be part of their vow to be hands-on co-parents. The new Us Weekly report claims that there was a slim chance that the two could have reconciled in late 2017, after Affleck returned to rehab and re-dedicated himself to his recovery. According to reports in November, two-time rehab veteran Affleck realized he was “losing his grip on his alcohol addiction.” Affleck poured out his heart to Garner, “telling her everything that was going on with his life,” a source told Us Weekly at the time. “After everything they’ve been through, she is going to continue to be there for him when he needs her,” the source told Us Weekly in November. “No matter what the circumstances.” Those circumstances include all the “smoking and drinking and gambling” that apparently took place during the marriage — as well as Affleck possibly cheating on Garner with Shookus when they were married and reportedly dating their children’s 28-year-old nanny Christine Ouzounian after they first announced their split in 2015. The new Us Weekly report said that Garner visited her estranged husband every day while he was in rehab. “They did family counseling to work on their relationship,” an insider told the magazine. “Things looked positive. Jennifer was very caring, very present. They both wanted it to work.” But another source told Us Weekly that Affleck is, in fact, ready to move on and be with Shookus, whom he “loves and adores.” Certainly, geography could make that relationship challenging as Shookus lives in New York City, where she works and raises a son, while Affleck is committed to being close to his children, who are based in Los Angeles. The website Gossip Cop quoted other sources “close” to the couple who slammed the Us Weekly report, saying that the story actually makes clear that the two aren’t reuniting, but teases the idea that they might. A contact close to the situation told Gossip Cop: “(The cover) is not true. There’s no reconciliation and they are in (the middle of) finalizing the divorce.” Another friend of Affleck and Garner told Gossip Cop that the exes are “both working hard to create the best relationship for the kids.” Indeed, the Us Weekly story said that Garner has quietly begun dating again, though that included going out with a man who is described as looking something like Affleck. “Jen is ready to go with her feelings and give love another try,” a friend told Us Weekly. This story has been updated.

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Hackers Threaten to Leak Upcoming 'Pirates of the Caribbean' Unless Disney Pays Ransom: Reports Johnny Depp gave Disneyland guests a bit more than they expected when the actor dressed as Captain Jack Sparrow for the resort's "Pirates of the Caribbean" ride. (Published Thursday, April 27, 2017) Online pirates who claim to have Disney's unreleased action flick "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales" in their possession are threatening to leak it unless Disney pays up, according to multiple reports. The hackers have demanded an "enormous amount" of money via an online currency called Bitcoin, and will release the movie in increments until the ransom is met, Deadline reported. The publication reports that the FBI is involved in the investigation, and Disney has no plans to concede to the requests. CEO Bob Iger briefed ABC employees on the incident Monday morning in New York, but did not confirm "Pirates" is the film at risk, according to the Hollywood Reporter. E! News and CNBC have reached out to the studio for comment but have not independently confirmed the reports. Pirates of the Caribbean World Premieres: 2003 vs. 2017 The fifth installment of the highly-anticipated franchise stars Javier Bardem as the villain opposite Johnny Depp's Captain Jack Sparrow. Other "Pirates" favorites set to return include Orlando Bloom as Will Turner, Keira Knightly as Elizabeth Swann and Geoffrey Rush as Captain Hector Barbossa. Shanghai Disney Resort hosted the movie's world premiere, followed by another star-studded event in Paris and the U.S. premiere in Los Angeles on May 18. Director Joachim Ronning squashed rumors that "Dead Men Tell No Tales" would be the franchise's last, teasing to CinemaBlend, "This is the beginning of the finale... But I don't know if it's the last one, or if they'll make another 10 of them. I don't know! But I hope so!" "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales" premieres nationwide May 26. Original Post: Hackers Threaten to Leak Upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean Film Unless Disney Pays Ransom © Copyright E! Online

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Selena Gomez Really Wants A Kiss From Justin Bieber On New Year’s Eve! Sources close to the superstar have revealed that Selena Gomez wants something very specific as the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve. Apparently, if she gets to kiss her lover Justin Bieber, she’s going to be the happiest woman in the world! How cute is that? After showing the entire world that after years of straying from one another their love was still strong enough to bring them back together, the pair has been doing better than ever. That being said, is there really a more significant way to celebrate their fateful reunion than locking lips as a new year – that they are hopefully going to spend together – is born? ‘Selena has one wish for the New Year’s Eve plans and that’s to get a romantic kiss from Justin at midnight. After a rocky year, and a lot of family drama surrounding Christmas, Selena’s eager to spend her New Year’s Eve with Justin,’ one source close to the singer claims. ‘She’s happy they found their way back to each other this year and Selena’s never felt better about her future with Justin. When the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, she wants to be with her man, wherever that may be, so she can feel Bieber’s arms around her and get a sweet kiss from him as 2018 begins,’ the insider added. So sweet! But despite the fact that their unexpected reunion generally made fans very happy, not everyone was all for it. As you may know by now, Selena’s family, her mother, in particular, is heartbroken about her decision to take Justin back. Advertisement Mandy Teefey, Selena’s mom, was even reportedly hospitalized after having an argument about it with her daughter.

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Watch This Is Us Star Milo Ventimiglia Get Totally Soaked On Ellen — for a Good Cause This Is… soaked. Milo Ventimiglia‘s face was all wet on Wednesday’s episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show — and for once it wasn’t caused by tears induced by This is Us. Get push notifications with news, features and more. During a game of “Make It Rain,” the 40-year-old actor was challenged to answer trivia questions to win money for charity. The only hiccup? In order to get the check, he’d have to pull on chords stemming from an array of umbrellas, each outfitted to either dump the money or a bucket of water on him. Playing against So You Think You Can Dance star Stephen “tWitch” Boss, Ventimiglia scored big throughout the game. He confidently named the biggest drama queen in the cast of This Is Us (that would be Emmy-winner Sterling K. Brown), and navigated his way through DeGeneres’ trick question about how many feet he has “on him” (two). The talk show host even gave him a pass when he was tasked with spelling his name backwards and missed the “t.” Stephen 'tWitch' Boss and Milo Ventimiglia Michael Rozman/Warner Bros. Milo Ventimiglia Michael Rozman/Warner Bros. Unfortunately for Ventimiglia (and, well, fortunately for Ventimiglia fans), all those right answers meant he got very wet. “I just wanted to make sure I was thoroughly more soaked than you,” he joked to Boss. It wasn’t until the last question, about Jennifer Lopez’s run as a fly girl in In Living Color, that Ventimiglia finally found the $10,000 (provided by Shutterfly). Stephen 'tWitch' Boss and Milo Ventimiglia Michael Rozman/Warner Bros. He was then handed a check made out to the charity of his choice, The Rape Foundation. Established in 1989, the group is” dedicated to providing expert, comprehensive care and treatment for sexual assault victims – children and adults; prevention education programs to reduce the prevalence of sexual violence; training for police, prosecutors, school personnel and other service providers to enhance the treatment victims receive wherever they turn for help; and policy reforms and other initiatives that increase public understanding about rape, encourage victims to report these crimes, and foster justice and healing,” according to its mission statement. RELATED VIDEO: This Is Us Star Milo Ventimiglia Defends Crock-Pots After Backlash Over Jack’s Death: ‘It’s a Slow Cooker’ Meanwhile, Ventimiglia is still mourning the death of his This Is Us character Jack Pearson, a scene fans got to see on Sunday night’s post-Super Bowl episode. But through the character, he’s learned more about life than anything. “You never know when you’re going to get certain moments,” Ventimiglia told PEOPLE of what he’s taken away from his TV alter ego. “Live life fully, love deeply and try to be happy.” “I’ve never been one to look too far in the future,” he continued. “The one thing I’m reminded of by Jack is to live in the present because you don’t know how much time you have left. You have to give life time and know that the universe is going to give you what you need.” The Ellen DeGeneres Show airs weekdays in syndication (check local listings).

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The Platinum Life's Crystal Smith Is Dragging Alycia Bella for "Clowning" Asiah Collins' Bestie Blanca The Platinum Life's Crystal Smith Is Dragging Alycia Bella for "Clowning" Asiah Collins' Bestie Blanca Crystal Smith did not come to Cancún to play. In this clip from Thursday’s all-new The Platinum Life, Crystal decided to call out Alycia Bella for taking part in ragging on Asiah… Source: The Platinum Life's Crystal Smith Is Dragging Alycia Bella for "Clowning" Asiah Collins' Bestie Blanca 1 total views, 1 views today

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Khloé Kardashian Admits She Thinks About Getting a Nose Job 'Every Day' Khloé Kardashian is getting candid about going under the knife. Although the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star hasn’t gotten a nose job in the past, she isn’t opposed to having it done in the future. On Friday, the Good American jeans founder admitted on Instagram that she thinks daily about getting the procedure done, but is currently relying on the power of makeup — specifically contouring — for her desired look. “@madi_martell did she get her nose done or just really fleeky contouring,” Instagram account holder @allysonclifton asked. In response, Kardashian, 34, replied, “One day I think I’ll get one because I think about it everyday. But I’m scared so for now it’s all about contour.” Image zoom Khloe Kardashian/Instagram Kardashian, who became a first-time mom to daughter True Thompson in April, has been open with her opinions about plastic surgery in the past. “There’s this misconception that I’m not into plastic surgery, but I’m into it and I don’t care if you have it,” the reality star told Cosmopolitan in 2016. “We’re all putting on a f—— mask basically every day anyway,” she said. “When you dye your hair, you’re changing who you are, and I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that.” It’s when women choose to go under the knife for their significant other that Kardashian has a problem with it. “I just don’t like when someone else is like, ‘Man, I only want to date a girl if they have big tits,’ and then a girl’s like, ‘I gotta get double-Ds,’ ” she said. “If you want them, great. If you’re doing that for your man, that’s when it bothers me.” Image zoom JB Lacroix/WireImage She also prefers to exhaust all other options before depending on plastic surgery. “I just have a lot of friends that just go to get liposuction when not once have they tried to go to the gym or tried to change their diet,” said Kardashian. “That I disagree with. But if you’re working out, and you have a trouble area, and it’s still bothering you, then go fix it if you want.” She additionally set the record straight on her nose. “Everyone says I’ve had a nose job because my nose is smaller now and I swear I haven’t,” she said. Plastic surgeon Terry Dubrow explained to Kardashian that weight loss can play a role in the size of your nose. “He was like, ‘No, but when you were bigger, your nose can get wider.’ It’s like when you’re pregnant, your nose spreads because there’s fat pockets in there, I guess,” she shared. “So when I lost weight, my nose did get smaller, and also I now know about contouring. Like when I wash my face, my nose is wider.”

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Billy Bush's wife files for divorce ending nearly 20-year marriage, reports say CLOSE In an Op-ed story for the New York Times, former Access Hollywood host Billy Bush tells America “of course” Donald Trump said what he said. Josh King has the story (@abridgetoland). Buzz60 Billy Bush and wife Sydney Davis are divorcing. (Photo: ALEX J. BERLINER/AP) Billy Bush‘s wife Sydney Davis has filed for divorce, ending their marriage of nearly 20 years, according to E! News and TMZ. Davis filed legal documents to end their marriage in Los Angeles Superior Court citing irreconcilable differences, according to TMZ. The two have been separated since September, 11 months following the leak of the infamous "Access Hollywood" tapes featuring Bush and Donald Trump. Davis is asking for joint legal and primary physical custody of two of their children —Lillie, 13, and Mary, 17 — according to TMZ. Josie, their oldest daughter, is 19. Bush will get visitation time with the children, according to the documents. Davis is also seeking spousal support. Bush's representative did not respond to an email from USA TODAY. The two were married in 1998. Davis has been a steadfast supporter since the fallout from the "Access Hollywood" tapes that featured the hot-mic tape 2005 discussion between Bush and Trump. The release prompted a firestorm before the 2016 presidential election. Bush was let go from NBC's "Today" show in Oct. 2016 as the tapes showed he encouraged Trump's lewd talk about women. More: Billy Bush is out at 'Today' Also: Billy Bush, wife Sydney Davis separate after nearly 20 years of marriage Bush praised his wife's support during his personal crisis in a 2017 interview with The Hollywood Reporter. "My wife, Sydney, knows the environment and the atmosphere I was in at the time, and she knows very well the person she married. She has been very supportive from the very beginning," he said. Following their 2017 separation, Bush's publicist released the following statement: "After almost 20 years of marriage, they have separated for the moment to evaluate their life together. They love each other and their children deeply and are committed to a bright future," Bush is the cousin of former president George W. Bush. CLOSE Seven months after the infamous lewd exchange between television personality Billy Bush and Donald Trump from 2005 was released, Bush tells GMA’s Robin Roberts the tape brought his daughter to tears and she didn’t understand why her father didn’t stop the conversation. USA TODAY Read or Share this story: https://usat.ly/2uzlHw7

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Untangling the Guardians of the Galaxy Firing Debacle: Political Grudges, Old Tweets and Outrage I will have more to say but for right now all I will say is this..@JamesGunn is one of the most loving,caring,good natured people I have ever met. He’s gentle and kind and cares deeply for people and animals. He’s made mistakes. We all have. Im NOT ok with what’s happening to him — Dave Bautista (@DaveBautista) July 21, 2018 1. Many people who have followed my career know when I started, I viewed myself as a provocateur, making movies and telling jokes that were outrageous and taboo. As I have discussed publicly many times, as I’ve developed as a person, so has my work and my humor. — James Gunn (@JamesGunn) July 20, 2018 TW// James Gunn’s tweets — A Thread This is what people are supporting, including the cast of GOTG. pic.twitter.com/KinPgkrT0P — alex (@barnesartboy) July 23, 2018 I stand by the very decent man @JamesGunn is today. He is a wonderful example of a man committed to owning past discretions and being a stand up person, to say the least. — Selma Blair (@SelmaBlair) July 21, 2018 @JamesGunn I thank you for your talent, your decency and your evolution as a man. You propped me up when I was in a scary place, and guided me towards the decent and right thing to do. You have shown strength of character more than most anyone I know. You understood https://t.co/9kSf8Z1dP1 — Selma Blair (@SelmaBlair) July 22, 2018 (Excerpt) Read more at: E! Online Wake Up To Breaking News! SUBMIT "Many people who have followed my career know when I started, I viewed myself as a provocateur, making movies and telling jokes that were outrageous and taboo," Gunn, whose feature directorial debut was the shlocky, gross-out horror comedy Slither, tweeted by way of explanation Thursday night in a five-part thread, before he was fired."As I have discussed publicly many times, as I've developed as a person, so has my work and my humor. [2] It's not to say I'm better, but I am very, very different than I was a few years ago; today I try to root my work in love and connection and less in anger. My days saying something just because it's shocking and trying to get a reaction are over. [3] In the past, I have apologized for humor of mine that hurt people. I truly felt sorry and meant every word of my apologies. [4] For the record, when I made these shocking jokes, I wasn't living them out. I know this is a weird statement to make,...

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Carrie Underwood and Husband Mike Fisher Celebrate 7-Year Wedding Anniversary Happy wedding anniversary to Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher! The couple marked seven years of marriage together on Monday with a romantic date and sweet love notes to each other on social media. Get push notifications with news, features and more. “Celebrating 7 years with this amazing man. How am I so blessed to share this life with you, @mfisher1212 ? Here’s to so many more years and memories together,” Underwood, 34, captioned a selfie of her and her husband. “Glad I took a chance on this babe 7 years ago. Turns out she’s the best wife, and mom to Izzy, I could ever dream of!! #happyanniversary,” Fisher, 37, wrote along with a photo of his wife. The country star wed her NHL star beau in 2010 at the Ritz Carlton Reynolds Plantation in Georgia before 250 friends and family in a ceremony featuring classical music and the couple’s favorite Bible readings. The pair got engaged in December 2009, after quietly dating for about a year. FROM PEN: How Tom Ford Found ‘Love at First Sight’—and Makes His 30-Year Relationship Last Underwood and Fisher are parents to 2-year-old son Isaiah Michael. The American Idol alum is definitely her husband — and the Nashville Predators’ — biggest fan. The star has often posted pictures and video clips of herself and friends rooting for Fisher’s team, who lost the 2017 NHL playoffs to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Botched patient is left with deformed boobs after surgery A woman was left with completely deformed breasts after three consecutive surgeries that left her nipples seemingly attached directly onto her chest. Chanel, a patient on Botched, appears in a preview segment from the show published ahead of Thursday's episode. Doctors Terry Dubrow and Paul Nassif can first be seen examining photos of Chanel and discussing her case, with Dubrow sounding especially alarmed by what he's seeing. Scroll down for video Procedures: Chanel, a patient on Botched, was left with completely deformed breasts after three consecutive surgeries that left her nipples seemingly attached directly onto her chest Beginnings: The patient (pictured) had a breast augmentation, her original surgery, in 1999, after she turned 21 and wast 'really happy' with the results at the time 'They're at the very bottom of her breast tissue,' he says in reference to Chanel's nipples. Describing the situation further, the surgeon adds: 'The nipples are being tethered right to the chest wall at the breast crease.' After pointing out that Chanel is 'missing breast tissue', a frustrated Dubrow asks his colleague to let Chanel in. The patient then explains she had a breast augmentation, her original surgery, in 1999, after she turned 21. Back then, everything seemed to be going well and she was 'really happy' with the results. Evolution: But went Chanel (pictured) got pregnant, she says in a preview clip published on Thursday, her breasts turned into 'pancakes', marking the beginning of her troubles Problems: After the pregnancy, 'one was droopy and then one looked bigger,' Chanel recounts in the video about her breasts. Her doctor at the time recommended she get a breast lift Getting worse: Chanel (pictured entering her consultation with Doctors Terry Dubrow and Paul Nassif) took that advice, but the procedure didn't go as well as she'd hoped 'It went perfect,' she says of the breast augmentation. 'It took me from an A to a C and they were beautiful.' But went Chanel got pregnant, she adds, her breasts turned into 'pancakes'. 'They deflated,' Dubrow comments with a knowing look. 'One was droopy and then one looked bigger,' Chanel recounts. Her doctor at the time recommended she get a breast lift. Chanel took that advice, but the procedure didn't go as well as she'd hoped. That's when her breasts started getting 'a little bent in', she explains in the video. 'Scar tissue formed it sucked the lower portion of the breast tissue in,' Dubrow adds. Fresh start? After the lift, Chanel's breasts started to get a little 'bent in', she explains in the clip, so she decided to have the implants removed altogether Complications: But removing breast implants can actually cause the immune system to 'continue the contraction process', Dubrow explains in the video At that point, Chanel decided she would be happy to go back to her original 32 A size, hoping things would return to normal—but they didn't. 'Sometimes, when you take the implant out, it induces the immune system to continue the contraction process and can actually make it look even worse,' Dubrow explains. Chanel did consult plastic surgeons to try to restore her breast's appearance, but she weight more than 282 pounds, which kept her from undergoing a new procedure. She has lost significant weight over the last two and a half years, and now finds that she is 'ready' to handle another surgery. The preview segment ends with Nassif apparently determined to help Chanel, saying she is an 'incredible person' who 'deserves help'.

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Mandy Moore Returns to the Recording Studio One Day After Emmys Snub: ''No More Excuses'' Getting back to it. It’s time. I miss it. I’m not scared anymore. No more excuses. No more allowing someone’s else insecurities to dictate my relationship to music and singing. Boom. Also- this is just a little demo of something @themikeviola and I worked on yesterday... but still, it’s a start! 🎶 A post shared by Mandy Moore (@mandymooremm) on Jul 13, 2018 at 11:03am PDT

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Khloe Kardashian Consoles Revenge Body Participant Whose "No Good" Boyfriend Won't Propose Until She Loses Weight Click For Photo: http://akns-images.eonline.com/eol_images/Entire_Site/201816/rs_600x600-180206095143-600.khloe-kardashian-revenge-body.jpg?fit=around%7C450:350&crop=450:350;center,top Crysta's boyfriend is putting a lot of pressure on her to get in shape. On Sunday's new Revenge Body With Khloe Kardashian, "closet eater" Crysta has gained a lot of weight and it's causing trouble in her relationship. Guy - Fireman - Name - Rusty - But…Rusty "So, I finally met a nice guy. So he's a hot, sexy fireman, his name's Rusty. But…Rusty bought me a diamond," Crysta tells Khloe Kardashian in this sneak peek. "So, like at one point, he... (Excerpt) Read more at: E! Online 50 Top Stories Breaking Now! Where The World Finds Its News - LongRoom News! Wake Up To Breaking News! SUBMIT Crysta's boyfriend is putting a lot of pressure on her to get in shape.On Sunday's new Revenge Body With Khloe Kardashian, "closet eater" Crysta has gained a lot of weight and it's causing trouble in her relationship."So, I finally met a nice guy. So he's a hot, sexy fireman, his name's Rusty. But…Rusty bought me a diamond," Crysta tells Khloe Kardashian in this sneak peek. "So, like at one point, he... Conservatives are to the GOP what oil is to water, and the GOPe spend most of their time skimming it off or setting it on fire.

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Kourtney's Numb Lip, Khloe Goes to Jail, Todd Kraines & More: Watch the Kardashians React to Iconic Keeping Up Moments! Raccoons Keep Calm and Carry On! These cute raccoons appear to be waiting to be fed with the front one looking to keep every...

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Corinne Olympios and DeMario Jackson Publicly Reunite for First Time Since 'BIP' Incident Corinne Olympios and DeMario Jackson became the center of a huge controversy earlier this summer after filming on Bachelor in Paradise was halted due to sexual misconduct allegations between the two cast members. Although it was later determined that nothing inappropriate had occurred, the drama surrounding the incident caused production to be temporarily suspended, although it eventually resumed without Olympios and Jackson. Despite the drama, the two appeared in good spirits when they reunited late Wednesday night leaving the Nightingale club in West Hollywood, E! News reports. Paradise isn’t lost after all for Corinne and Demario: Will you accept this photo of their reunion? (?: Photographer Group/Splash News) A post shared by E! News (@enews) on Aug 31, 2017 at 5:25am PDT The two embraced as paparazzi snapped their photo "Get a good shot, b—ches," Olympios told photographers. The 24-year-old also gave Jackson a kiss on the cheek, with the duo sharing another hug before going their separate ways. "We're friends!" Olympios told the assembled paparazzi. "We never had bad blood." Bachelor in Paradise contestant Amanda Stanton commented on an Instagram photo of the pair's reunion, writing, "love this a whole lot." Olympios appeared in an interview with Chris Harrison this week, noting that she never blamed Jackson for the scandal.

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Devastated Nick and Aaron Carter ask for privacy to grieve after their father Robert dies suddenly aged 65 BACKSTREET Boys star Nick Carter and his brother Aaron have been left devastated after their dad Robert died on Tuesday. The 37-year-old boy-bander admitted in 2015 he had been estranged from parents Bob and Jane for close to a decade, but still shared his sadness at his dad's sudden passing. TWITTER 6 Aaron Carter shared a touching tribute to his dad on Twitter Instagram 6 The singer later followed up with another favourite photo on his Instagram account He tweeted: "I am heartbroken to share the news that our father, Robert, passed away last night. "While we learn more about the cause of death, and begin the grieving process, we ask that our privacy be respected at this difficult time." Aaron, 29, had a much better relationship with his parents, and paid two touching tributes to his dad on social media. Along with a photo of him with 65-year-old Bob, Aaron Tweeted: "My heart is Completly (sic) shattered I'm in shock and I loved my dad so much. DADDY I Love You. This is the last pic I have my dad." Twitter 6 Nick Carter has been estranged from his parents for many years but still paid tribute Aaron then followed up with an Instagram post that read: "My heart is broken, We are so hurt we lost you poppa way too soon. You were never human to me, you were always my real life super hero." TMZ report that sources close to Robert believe he suffered a heart attack, and that he had "complained of chest pains and had twitching in his arm before he went to bed and never woke up". TWITTER 6 Aaron claims that this is the last photo of him with Robert, who has died age 65 The site reports: "We're told he was working a lot around the house and was out in the hot Florida sun when the chest pains started." Nick made the admission about the poor relationship between him and his parents in the 2015 Backstreets Boy documentary Show 'Em What You're Made Of. He said "I haven't seen them in maybe seven or eight years." It is not known what triggered their feud, but Nick has painted a picture of a very scary childhood in previous interviews and his autobiography. He continued: "It was a house full of fear for me. We would be little kids and we would hear mom and dad screaming at each other. MOST READ IN TV & SHOWBIZ PLAY TIME I became sad joke boozing & bedding women after fame went to my head, says Moby sister act Rochelle Humes reunited with her sister after 23 YEARS thanks to Kem Cetinay Exclusive DOTTED LINE OF DUTY Line of Duty's Martin Compston offered new two-series deal for hit show Exclusive MEG STOLE MY PET! Megan Barton-Hanson swipes hamster after 3am bust-up with Charlie Brake ALL TIME LOW Ryan Giggs' ex keeps head down after relationship with Max George revealed cheesefest Katie Price gorges on 900 calorie melted cheese omelette and fried avocado chips "They'd constantly be drinking and fighting and we'd hear guns go out the window shooting. Not shooting at each other. "They always fought over money." He also told Dr. Phil that finding fame at a young age and being the family breadwinner caused friction. Nick explained: "It was just the way my household was with my father: he was a dominating personality. "He led by fear... I believe you should lead with love. Getty Images 6 Aaron with dad Robert and mum Jane when he was a teen pop star "I always had a lot of pressure when it came to my siblings. I became the father... I was making more money that my father did at the age of 14 or 15. I became the provider." Nick and Aaron have three sisters, Angel, Bobbie and Leslie - who died from a suspected drugs overdose in 2012. Nick refused to attend the 25-year-old's funeral, claiming at the time that his family "complicates" things, and later admitting that his family blamed her for his death. AP:Associated Press 6 Nick on stage with the Backstreet Boys It is not known if Aaron is still estranged from his mum after he accused her of stealing from him when he was a teen star in a bombshell 2005 interview. Speaking to US show 20/20 he said: "Every show we did, we would probably make about maybe $40,000, $50,000 a show. And it was all gone." Got a story? email [email protected] or call us direct on 02077824220

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Together, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will be worth about $30 million — and none of that money belongs to the crown Prince Harry's net worth is 8-figures. Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images Megan Markle will be marrying into class, status, and major wealth when she ties the royal knot with Prince Harry on May 19. Before she moved across the pond, Markle was earning close to half a million dollars a year starring in the USA Network drama "Suits," plus a five-figure income from endorsement deals and sponsorships. Her total net worth is estimated to be $5 million. That's a sizable contribution to bring into any marriage, but when she marries Prince Harry, their combined net worth will be more than five times that. Prince Harry's net worth is at least $25 million (£18 million) and as much as $40 million (£28.7 million), according to estimates from Wealth-X. Here's where all that money comes from. Along with Prince William and Kate Middleton, Harry receives an annual seven-figure allowance from his father and heir to the throne, Prince Charles, which is used to cover expenses like travel and wardrobe. Between April 2016 and March 2017, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Harry split nearly $5 million (£3.5 million) in allowance from their father, according to an annual review released by Clarence House. Prince Charles derives that money, in part, from a private estate called the Duchy of Cornwall, which has funded the royal family's public and private lives for nearly 700 years. The estate provided a total of $28.8 million (£20.7 million), including Harry and William's allowance, to Prince Charles and his wife Camilla between 2016 and 2017. Chris Jackson/Getty Since age 21, Harry and William have also been receiving a $450,000 a year investment profit from Princess Diana's estate, which they pay taxes on to the UK government. They received a sizeable inheritance from their late mother estimated to be around $10 million each, which each prince gained access to on his 30th birthday. Plus, during his 10 years in the British Royal Air Force, Harry earned an annual income of $50,000. Despite a massive fortune, Markle and Harry reportedly will not sign a prenuptial agreement before their wedding, reported Business Insider's Shana Lebowtiz. A prenup is a smart choice for most couples who have sizable assets they want to protect in the event of a divorce, but for Harry — and William, who chose to forgo a prenup with Middleton — it doesn't make much sense. The princes likely don't have much property of their own, as the most valuable national treasures like the Crown Jewels or the Tower of London are part of the royal collection held by the Queen. Still, the merging of Harry and Markle's finances could "cause tax headaches" and create some "mundane hurdles" for the royal family, as The Washington Post first reported in November. Markle is a citizen of the US and is purportedly living in the UK on a family visa, according to the BBC. If she eventually becomes a dual US-UK citizen, Markle will have to continue filing her taxes each year with the IRS. If she has more than $300,000 in assets at any point during the year, she will have to file a specific form that details foreign assets, which could include foreign trusts, subjecting the royal family "to outside scrutiny," according to the Post. But ultimately there are a lot of factors that come into play. Eddie Mulholland/AP "The key for Meghan and her advisors would be to figure out what type of income she will be getting," Avani Ramnani, director of financial planning and wealth management at Francis Financial, told Business Insider. "Will this income be from the investments of a trust, or 'wages' for any work that she does, or any other type of income? Sometimes, getting one form of income is more advantageous than another." Kensington Palace will cover the cost of the wedding — aside from Markle's dress — which is expected to cost the royal family upwards of $45 million (£32 million), most of which is allotted for security. That won't be a huge cost burden for Queen Elizabeth, who is of course the wealthiest member of the royal family with an estimated net worth of $530 million as of 2016, according to Forbes. More on the royal wedding:

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Chris Pratt ‘Heartbroken’ Over Anna Faris’ New Romance With Michael Barrett — ‘It’s Painful’ Anna Faris shocked the world — as well as ex Chris Pratt — by moving on with a new boyfriend, her ‘Overboard’ cinematographer Michael Barrett. We’ve got EXCLUSIVE details on how the actor is so hurt. Wow! Anna Faris, 40, sure didn’t waste any time moving from husband of eight years Chris Pratt, 38. The Mom star is now dating her Overboard reboot cinematographer Michael Barrett, 47, who she worked with last winter. Now the Guardians of the Galaxy superstar is wondering if their romance started building before the Hollywood’s cutest couple announced their separation on Aug. 6. “Chris is having a difficult time trying to figure out the timing of Anna’s new relationship with Mike. Chris knows Anna met him a while ago, but when they may have started hooking up, Chris doesn’t really want to think about. It is too painful,” a source close to the actor tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY. “The last few months have been really hard on Chris. He doesn’t know what really happened with Anna or how exactly things fell apart, but they did. One thing he is certain of is that he is still very heartbroken. He thought he was going to be with Anna forever and now that is not happening,” our insider adds. Anna moved on FAST, as TMZ reported on Oct. 18 that just a month after her split from Chris, she was seen canoodling with Michael at Malibu’s famous Neptune’s Net roadside diner in September. Click here for pics of Chris and Anna in happier times. Anna and Michael have been out on several dates at the same Pacific Palisades restaurant over the past week, and as we EXCLUSIVELY told you, she is way into him. “Anna and Michael were incredibly close and cozy with each other. They were very incognito and kept a pretty low profile. She was really at ease with him and looked comfortable around him almost like they had gone on many dates before. Anna laughed a lot and always had a smile on her face,” a source told us about their Palisades date. “She was glowing while they sat on the patio and ate dinner and it absolutely looked like they were on a date. He was very much into her and they shared a bottle of wine. He was a consummate gentleman as he even scooped her food into her to-go box for her. It was really cute.” Poor Chris! He’s still hurting over their marriage going south to date anyone new. HollywoodLifers, are you shocked Anna was the first one to move on from the relationship?

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“The Real Ghostbusters” Just Hit Netflix Streaming! We hope you’ve saved some cans of Ecto Cooler. Huge news today in the world of Ghostbusters as we’ve just learned Netflix has put the first five seasons of animated series “The Real Ghostbusters” up for instant streaming! The series, a spinoff from the ’84 film, ran from September ’86 to October ’91. Seven seasons aired in total, with the show being renamed “Slimer! And the Real Ghostbusters” starting with Season 4. “The Real Ghostbusters” follows the continuing adventures of the four Ghostbusters, their secretary Janine, their accountant Louis, and their friendly mascot Slimer, as they chase and capture rogue spirits around New York City and various other areas of the world. For many, “The Real Ghostbusters” was their first introduction to the franchise’s beloved characters; I remember playing with the animated series’ toys around the same time I saw the movie for the first time, and being confused as to why the characters looked so different. Needless to say, it’s a show that nearly all GhostHeads hold near and dear to their hearts. But enough yapping. Get to streaming!!

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Kim Kardashian says she would feel ‘safe’ in Paris following her 2016 robbery Kim Kardashian West would “feel safe and comfortable” having a longer stay in Paris. The reality TV star returned to the French capital earlier this year to support her husband Kanye West at the Louis Vuitton spring/summer 2019 menswear fashion show, and it helped her overcome her fears, as it was the first time she’d been back since her hotel robbery at gunpoint in 2016. Speaking on “Keeping Up With The Kardashians,” she reflected, “I don’t think I’ll ever really forget my experiences in Paris — the good or the bad — and I think that’s okay. “It all has made me who I am. Thinking about it, I think I could go back and spend more time and feel safe and comfortable.” Kim , 37, decided to make the difficult return after her horrific ordeal two years ago following a conversation with her husband. The 41-year-old rapper was flying to the City of Love in June to support his longtime friend Virgil Abloh , who is Louis Vuitton’s Men’s artistic director. He said, “I don’t want to put any pressure on you to go to Paris. I know that was really hard the last time you were in Paris. “So I think just for the culture, for Kim K. to show up to the first black designer at [a] Louis Vuitton show who was the best man at my wedding, just the world would just love to see you there.” While Kardashian admitted on Sunday’s, Dec. 2, 2018, episode that being in Paris brought back memories of the robbery, she was “so glad” to have done it. She added: “It was so good. Like, honestly, I’m so glad we went. Like [Kanye] had to be there… “For a second, I was like, I was so stressed out over my security, just the movement of everyone. But other than that, it was fine. I didn’t really have a lot of anxiety.”

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Justin Timberlake's Birthday Surprise For Ellen Anyone who has seen “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” knows DeGeneres love surprises—and Justin Timberlake. So as her 60th birthday rolled around, it was only fitting that Timberlake had a surprise of his own up his sleeve for the beloved talk show host. On the episode that will air on her birthday, Jan. 26, Timberlake appears via satellite with a special message for DeGeneres. “Hey baby. I’m rehearing for the Super Bowl, rehearsing for the tour. I’m so sorry I can’t be there to kick off your birthday week,” he said. “You know I’d like to be there but I need to make sure we are great.” Of course, that’s not at all. The “Filthy” singer then serenaded DeGeneres—with the help of his band The Tennessee Kids—with a version of “Happy Birthday” and had a bouquet of pink peonies delivered to her. Watch the sweet moment below: While Timberlake did refuse to confirm any rumors about special guests at his Super Bowl performance, he also invited DeGeneres to join him. “You’re welcome to come out with me if you want,” he said. “You’re very good at dancing too.” DeGeneres declined the offer, but did ask him to send her a secret sign during the performance. “I know there’s a lot going on but during the performance, could you give some kind of signal so I know you’re thinking of me? Like a dance move and a rubbing of the stomach… ?” LOL! He agreed, saying, “Well, you are my other girl. Although that feels creepy doesn’t it.” Aw, Justin, we sure do love your sense of humor! via GIPHY Although seriously amazing, Timberlake wasn’t even the only musical treat DeGeneres received for her birthday. Guest Kristen Bell gave the birthday girl a shirt with the saying “It took 60 years to look this good.” Bell then introduced her husband, Dax Shepard, who apparently wrote an original song about how DeGeneres made 60 look “so sexy”. The actor, all dressed up in a white tuxedo, sang: “You make 60 look so sexy. I know Portia’s your girl, but if you were single and straight I’d rock your world.” Other lyrics included, “If I could be with you, I’d be the luckiest guy then you could hook me up with a check from Shutterfly” and “You get better with time, like a really fine wine and did I mention all your money?” We do have to point out that the voice doing the singing sounds an awful lot like John Legend, but we’ll say it’s totally Shepard because that makes it all the more hilarious. Happy Birthday, Ellen!

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Celebrate National Coffee Day With Caffeine-Infused Beauty From Birchbox There are thousands of religions in world that humans devote their whole lives to, but the one religion that almost everyone subscribes to? That would be coffee. Saturday, Sept. 29, is National Coffee Day, and in celebration of the most important day of the year, I’ve rounded up the best caffeine-infused beauty products from Birchbox to wake you up and keep you going. Ingesting coffee does one thing for your insides, but on your skin? That’s a whole other (wonderful) story. “Coffee is useful in skincare because it’s rich in antioxidants that protect the skin, as well as caffeine to help the body get rid of excess fluid,” Dr. Joshua Zeichner, Director of Cosmetic and Clinical Research at Mount Sinai Hospital, tells Elite Daily. “Applying caffeine topically may improve the appearance of both cellulite and undereye puffiness, and by helping constrict blood vessels, it flushes away excess fluid that accumulates which makes the fat look more prominent,” he says. Not only is coffee an anti-inflammatory, explains Zeichner, but it can help reduce redness, while antioxidants prevent skin damage from free radicals. “Topically applied, caffeine may help protect against some skin cancers at the molecular level,” he says. Check out these Birchbox faves for caffeine-infused picks that won’t have you yawning. I promise. Courtesy of Birchbox ORIGINS GinZing™ Energy-Boosting Gel Moisturizer ($29.50, birchbox.com) An oil-free moisturizer infused with panax-ginseng and coffee beans, the Origins GinZing gel will boost your skin’s radiance and hydration each morning. This pick is one of Origin’s best sellers and is light, but hydrating enough, for cooler fall temperatures. Kiehl’s Eye Fuel ($22.50, birchbox.com) Like food for your undereyes, the Kiehl’s Eye Fuel will hide all traces of a hangover or a restless night's sleep. The cooling cream contains caffeine and Vitamin B3 to instantly reduce puffiness and dark circles. Courtesy of Birchbox Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Intensive Recovery Ampoules ($112, birchbox.com) Don’t be fooled by their size—these ampoules are stronger than they appear. Each ampoule contains ChronoluxAI technology to help reduce visible irritation and soothe stressed out skin. Unlike other coffee-infused products that you slather on in the AM, Estee Lauder suggests applying this formula in the PM, after your serum and before your moisturizer. Courtesy of Birchbox Clarins Detox Booster ($39, birchbox.com) This green juice for the skin helps bring your complexion back to life. Enriched with green coffee extract, a plant from tropical Africa and rich in caffeine, this booster should not be used alone—mix in 3-5 drops with your favorite moisturizer, serum or mask or foundation. ARROW REVITALIZE Undereye Brightening Serum ($18, birchbox.com) This undereye makeup pen not only conceals dark circles and puffiness, but the ginseng and caffeine-infused formula works to instantly soothe puffy bags. Bonus: the product comes in two shades, including light/medium and medium/deep. Courtesy of Birchbox JUARA Coffee & Creme Skin Smoothing Body Ritual ($58, birchbox.com) Reinvigorate your body with this two-step skincare system, including a body scrub and body moisturizer. Infused with Indonesian coffee beans and candlenut oil, you’ll forget you’re actually in your shower and not the trendy coffee shop down the street. Courtesy of Birchbox 100% Pure Organic Coffee Bean Caffeine Eye Cream ($26, birchbox.com) Not only does this pick contain caffeine from coffee beans, but it also uses green tea to de-puff undereyes while increasing circulation. It’s formulated with natural and organic ingredients, like antioixdants and rosehip oil, for a gentle yet effective treatment.

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Dakota Meyer Dakota Louis Meyer (born June 26, 1988)[1] is a United States Marine. A veteran of the War in Afghanistan, he was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Ganjgal on 8 September 2009, in Kunar Province, Afghanistan. Meyer is the second-youngest living Medal of Honor recipient, the third living recipient for either the Iraq War or the War in Afghanistan[2] and the first living U.S. Marine in 38 years to be so honored.[3] Early life and education [ edit ] Meyer was born and raised in Columbia, Kentucky, the son of Felicia "Killy" Gilliam and Michael Meyer.[4][5] In 2006, after graduation from Green County High School, he enlisted in the Marine Corps at a recruiting station in Louisville, Kentucky and completed basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.[4] Military service [ edit ] Meyer deployed to Fallujah, Iraq in 2007 as a scout sniper with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines. He gained national attention for his actions in Afghanistan during his second deployment in Kunar Province with Embedded Training Team 2-8.[6][7] On 8 September 2009, near the village of Ganjgal, Meyer learned that three Marines and a Navy Corpsman, who were members of Meyer's squad and his friends, were missing after being ambushed by a group of insurgents. Under enemy fire, Meyer entered an area known to be inhabited by insurgents and eventually found the four missing servicemen dead and stripped of their weapons, body armor and radios. There he saw a Taliban fighter trying to take the bodies. The fighter tackled Meyer, and after a brief scuffle, Meyer grabbed a baseball-sized rock and beat the fighter to death.[8] With the help of Afghan soldiers, he moved the bodies to a safer area where they could be extracted.[9] During his search, Meyer "personally evacuated 12 friendly wounded and provided cover for another 24 Marines and soldiers to escape likely death at the hands of a numerically superior and determined foe." Four U.S. servicemen died in the ambush: 1st Lt. Michael Johnson, 25, of Virginia Beach, Virginia Staff Sgt. Aaron Kenefick, 30, of Roswell, Georgia Gunnery Sgt. Edwin Wayne Johnson Jr., 31, of Columbus, Georgia Hospital Corpsman Third Class James R. Layton, 22, of Riverbank, California. A fifth man, Army SFC Kenneth W. Westbrook, 41, of Shiprock, New Mexico, later died from his wounds.[10] Meyer stands at attention after receiving the Medal of Honor from U.S. President Barack Obama during the Medal of Honor presentation ceremony in the East Room of the White House , Washington, D.C., 15 September 2011. On 6 November 2010, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, General James Amos, told reporters during a visit to Camp Pendleton, California that a living U.S. Marine had been nominated for the Medal of Honor. Two days later, Marine Corps Times, an independent newspaper covering Marine Corps operations, reported that the unnamed person was Meyer, citing anonymous sources. CNN confirmed the story independently two days later.[11] On 9 June 2011, the Marine Corps announced that two other Marines on Meyer's team in Ganjgal would receive the Navy Cross, the second-highest award for valor a Marine can receive. Capt. Ademola D. Fabayo and Staff Sgt. Juan J. Rodriguez-Chavez were recognized for their roles in retrieving the bodies of the fallen Marines and Corpsman. Before Meyer began searching for the missing servicemen on foot, Rodriguez-Chavez drove a gun truck into the kill zone with Fabayo manning the truck's machine gun.[12] When President Barack Obama's staff called Meyer to set up a time for the president to inform him that his case for the Medal of Honor had been approved, they were told Meyer was working at his construction job and were asked to call again during his lunch break.[13] Meyer was awarded the Medal of Honor in a ceremony on 15 September 2011.[14] When a White House staffer contacted Meyer to arrange the ceremony, Meyer asked if he could have a beer with the president.[15] He received an invitation to the White House for the afternoon before the ceremony. Meyer also requested that when he was honored, simultaneous commemorative services should be held at other associated locations to honor the memory of his colleagues who died or were mortally wounded during the ambush and his rescue attempts.[16] Civilian [ edit ] A year after the Battle of Ganjgal, after drinking at a friend's house, Meyer attempted to commit suicide using a Glock pistol kept in his truck's glove compartment. The gun was not loaded. Meyer later sought help for post-traumatic stress disorder.[17] In September 2011, Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear bestowed upon Meyer the honorary title of Kentucky Colonel during an event in his hometown of Greensburg in which Meyer served as grand marshal.[18] Meyer filed a lawsuit against his former employer, defense contractor BAE Systems, alleging the company and his supervisor punished him for his opposition to a weapons sale to Pakistan.[19] The lawsuit claimed that BAE Systems ridiculed Meyer's Medal of Honor, called him mentally unstable and suggested he had a drinking problem, thereby costing him a job.[20] On 15 December 2011, BAE announced that the parties resolved their dispute out of court.[21] On 14 December 2011, McClatchy news outlets published an article which questioned the actual number of lives Meyer saved. The article stated that "crucial parts that the Marine Corps publicized were untrue, unsubstantiated or exaggerated," but that Meyer "by all accounts deserved his nomination."[22] Meyer and Bing West wrote the book Into the Fire: A Firsthand Account of the Most Extraordinary Battle in the Afghan War, about the Battle of Ganjgal. It was published on 25 September 2012.[23] In the book, Meyer makes a case for Army Captain William D. Swenson to be awarded the Medal of Honor;[17] Swenson had criticized Army officers at the nearby Forward Operating Base Joyce for not providing fire support, the resulting political fallout not conducive to awarding him the medal. Those same officers were later cited following a military investigation for "negligent" leadership leading "directly to the loss of life" on the battlefield.[24][dead link] Swenson was awarded the Medal of Honor on 15 October 2013.[25] In 2013, Meyer participated in the fourth season of Maximum Warrior,[26] a TV competition among U.S.-military operators, featuring 10 military-inspired challenges. Meyer, eliminated on the eighth episode, "Night Hostage Rescue", airing 26 November 2013, finished in fourth place. As of 2015, Meyer sits on the advisory board for VETPAW,[27] an organization of U.S. military veterans dedicated to protecting African wildlife. Meyer is a proponent of legalizing the medical use of cannabis, which he says can help veterans suffering from PTSD while also reducing usage of opioid drugs.[28] In March 2018, Meyer co-authored an op-ed calling for medical cannabis to be legalized in Kentucky.[29] Personal life [ edit ] On March 13, 2015, Meyer became engaged to Bristol Palin, daughter of former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin.[30] On 18 May 2015, Sarah and Bristol Palin announced that the wedding, originally scheduled for May 23, 2015, had been called off.[31] On June 25, 2015, Bristol Palin announced that she was pregnant for a second time.[32] She gave birth to daughter, Sailor Grace, on December 23, 2015.[33] On 6 January 2016, People reported that Meyer is the biological father of the child, and that Meyer had filed legal documents asking for joint legal and physical custody of the newborn as well as child support from Palin.[34] In March 2016, an interim joint legal and physical custody agreement was reached between Palin and Meyer.[35] On 23 May 2016, Palin and Meyer were married.[36] In December 2016, Palin announced that she was expecting her third child, the second with Meyer.[37] On May 8, 2017, she gave birth to a daughter they named Atlee Bay.[38] On January 29, 2018, Meyer filed for divorce from Palin, citing a "conflict of personalities".[39] On August 1, 2018, Palin confirmed that her divorce from Meyer was finalized.[40] Books [ edit ] Into the Fire: A Firsthand Account of the Most Extraordinary Battle in the Afghan War[23] Honors and awards [ edit ] Military awards [ edit ] Medal of Honor citation [ edit ] "The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pleasure in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR to CORPORAL DAKOTA L. MEYER UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS For service as set forth in the following: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with Marine Embedded Training Team 2-8, Regional Corps Advisory Command 3-7, in Kunar Province, Afghanistan, on 8 September 2009. Corporal Meyer maintained security at a patrol rally point while other members of his team moved on foot with two platoons of Afghan National Army and Border Police into the village of Ganjgal for a pre-dawn meeting with village elders. Moving into the village, the patrol was ambushed by more than 50 enemy fighters firing rocket propelled grenades, mortars, and machine guns from houses and fortified positions on the slopes above. Hearing over the radio that four U.S. team members were cut off, Corporal Meyer seized the initiative. With a fellow Marine driving, Corporal Meyer took the exposed gunner's position in a gun-truck as they drove down the steeply terraced terrain in a daring attempt to disrupt the enemy attack and locate the trapped U.S. team. Disregarding intense enemy fire now concentrated on their lone vehicle, Corporal Meyer killed a number of enemy fighters with the mounted machine guns and his rifle, some at near point blank range, as he and his driver made three solo trips into the ambush area. During the first two trips, he and his driver evacuated two dozen Afghan soldiers, many of whom were wounded. When one machine gun became inoperable, he directed a return to the rally point to switch to another gun-truck for a third trip into the ambush area where his accurate fire directly supported the remaining U.S. personnel and Afghan soldiers fighting their way out of the ambush. Despite a shrapnel wound to his arm, Corporal Meyer made two more trips into the ambush area in a third gun-truck accompanied by four other Afghan vehicles to recover more wounded Afghan soldiers and search for the missing U.S. team members. Still under heavy enemy fire, he dismounted the vehicle on the fifth trip and moved on foot to locate and recover the bodies of his team members. Meyer's daring initiative and bold fighting spirit throughout the 6-hour battle significantly disrupted the enemy's attack and inspired the members of the combined force to fight on. His unwavering courage and steadfast devotion to his U.S. and Afghan comrades in the face of almost certain death reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service."[41] See also [ edit ]

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Jersey Shore Star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro's Ex Jen Harley Won't Face Domestic Violence Charges Jen Harley won’t face domestic charges for an incident in which it was alleged she briefly dragged her ex Ronnie Ortiz-Magro with her car while their infant daughter was in the backseat. A spokesperson for the Clark County District Attorney’s Office tells PEOPLE that the case was “denied due to insufficient evidence.” TMZ was the first to report the news. The Jersey Shore star welcomed his first child, daughter Ariana Sky, with Harley on April 3. In the months that followed, the exes have been making headlines for their explosive altercations. RELATED: Inside Jersey Shore Star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro and Jen Harley’s Volatile Relationship On June 24, Harley, 31, was charged with domestic battery after the car-dragging incident. She was released from the Clark County Detention Center the following day after posting the $3,000 bail. Image zoom Jen Harley LVMPD/Splash News A spokesperson for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department told PEOPLE that a suspicious vehicle call came in at about 10:22 p.m. A patrol unit was dispatched to the intersection and determined that a male and a female were in a struggle over a vehicle. Callers reported that the male was bleeding and the car had two flat tires. Officers made contact with Ortiz-Magro, 32. They also made contact with Harley, who was standing by with another citizen. Officers determined that Ortiz-Magro had gotten out of the vehicle and Harley had driven away as he was holding onto the vehicle, dragging him briefly, according to the spokesperson. She was determined to be primary aggressor and arrested on one count of misdemeanor domestic battery. Ortiz-Magro had apparent minor injuries to the mouth and arm as well as road rash. He was not transported to the hospital. According to the spokesperson, “the child was picked up by a family friend before officers arrived on the scene.” Ortiz-Magro was not filming Jersey Shore Family Vacation when the incident occurred and MTV had no comment when reached by PEOPLE. A rep for Ortiz-Magro also had no comment; Harley was unable to be reached. Image zoom Jen Harley and Ronnie Ortiz-Magro Jen Harley/Instagram A source told PEOPLE that Ortiz-Magro and his ex were at a barbecue with friends earlier that day, where they got into a “verbal fight.” On the drive home, “the fight escalated” and Harley “was pummeling his face,” said the source. “He was screaming for her to stop the car as she was driving,” said the source. “She hit the median and got a flat tire which caused her to slow down. He begged to get out and opened the door but she continued to pull away while he was getting out and it tore up his entire arm. It’s a mess from road rash and from being dragged along the street as he was caught in the belt.” RELATED: Jersey Shore Star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro’s Ex Jen Harley Reunites with Infant Daughter After Arrest The source also confirmed that a mutual friend stepped in to take care of the exes’ infant daughter, noting that “everybody is so fearful for this baby.” According to the source, Ortiz-Magro had been “trying his best” to make things work with Harley for the sake of their daughter. “If the kid wasn’t involved, it would be over,” said the source. “He’s constantly trying to make it work for the sake of his daughter. But we’re hopeful this is the final straw and he doesn’t put himself and his daughter back in danger.” On Tuesday, Ortiz-Magro flew from Las Vegas to New Jersey with his daughter to resume filming season 2 of Jersey Shore Family Vacation. Image zoom Ronnie Ortiz-Magro/Instagram Image zoom Ronnie Ortiz-Magro/Instagram The proud dad documented the trip on Instagram, sharing a photo of Ariana with the hashtags #HappyBaby #ShesExcitedToMeetTheRestOfHerNY/NJFamily. “Someone’s excited to go to #Jersey,” he wrote, adding the hashtag #FistPumpinLikeChamps. Season 2 of Jersey Shore Family Vacation premieres in August on MTV.

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Queer Eye Fans Are Getting Antoni Porowski’s Doppelgänger All Wrong I’ll be headed back to the city that I love next week to share some VERY exciting news! I can’t wait to share with you all my next big project! Details coming soon! #NYC #tbt A post shared by Peter J Kraus (@peterkrauswi) on Jan 18, 2018 at 5:57am PST

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Robert Downey Jr warns fans about online 'scam artists' Image copyright Reuters Image caption Robert Downey Jr said he would never ask individual fans for money Robert Downey Jr has warned fans not to fall for "scam artists" who claim to be him on social media and ask for money. The actor wrote on Facebook that "one or more scam artists have taken to impersonating me online and asking some of you via private message or chat for 'donations' for various 'causes'". The Iron Man star continued: "If you encounter someone on a chat platform claiming to be me, they are lying." Hundreds of fans replied, many of whom have been approached by impostors. Some said they had also been contacted by people claiming to be other stars like Ryan Reynolds, Ryan Gosling and Hugh Jackman - but the vast majority said they had quickly sniffed out the deception. Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Singer Brad Paisley has also warned fans about impostors Downey Jr's message added: "I will never ever communicate via private chat platforms, and I would never ask individual fans for money for any reason. "Any communication from me will originate from my public, verified social media pages, and all fundraising is done via broad, public campaigns. "I am constantly humbled by the incredible love, support, and generosity of our little community. Some want to take advantage of that, so let's have each other's backs." Fans responded with their own tales of being approached by fake Robert Downey Jrs and people impersonating other celebrities - and how they got their own back. Brittany Jeter: "They keep coming at me, well until I quizzed the one and he wasn't you Robert Downey Jr. He failed that quiz on the first question and then got mad at me." Ulrike Scherling: "Countless false RDJs I reported. Amazingly enough they turned into false Ben Stillers then and finally into a bunch of fake Elton Johns." Phyllis Hall: "I've had several 'famous persons' that I follow contact me via messenger. I make 'em back off real quick with one simple request: Show me your face. And their responses are incredibly LAME. They can't seem to do that, for whatever reason, so they get blocked...and reported." Martha Holbrook: "I had an impostor Mark Rufflo try to scam me. I asked him a few questions about his career and politics. He didn't even know basic movie questions about movies he was in. I blocked him." Katherine Morrissey: "I once trolled a Robert Downey Jr imposter making him believe I believed it was him and then when I got bored, I informed Facebook about the imposter's account and they quickly removed it. Was a little fun." Tracy Madson: "This happened to me not long ago with someone claiming to be Hugh Jackman. It was hilarious that this person didn't know 1/2 of the movies Hugh has made when I quizzed him. Idiot ppl out there, that's for sure." Cole Rife: "Happened with me and ryan gosling ...I knew this kid was scamming me so I ran with it and finally said I was Donald Duck and you quack me up hahaha, he didn't like that at all lol" Earlier this year, country singer Brad Paisley warned fans about a similar scam. Replying to a question about whether a request for cash was genuine, he wrote: "Come on people. Don't fall for this... Don't send money to anybody claiming to be me. Or anyone else either." Follow us on Facebook, on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, or on Instagram at bbcnewsents. If you have a story suggestion email [email protected].

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Judge Dismisses Choreographer Wade Robson's Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Against Michael Jackson A California judge ruled that Michael Jackson’s estate and the companies it controls are not liable for the King of Pop’s alleged childhood sexual abuse of celebrity choreographer Wade Robson. Robson first sued in 2013, claiming that Jackson abused him for nearly a decade. He later said in an amended complaint to his 2013 lawsuit that MJJ Productions, the late musician’s entertainment company, and MJJ Ventures were operations “specifically designed to locate, attract, lure and seduce child sexual abuse victims.” A probate court in 2015 rejected his claim against the estate itself, which left the two business entities as defendants. Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff ruled on Tuesday that MJJ Productions and MJJ Ventures were not liable for Robson’s exposure to Jackson as “no one other than Michael Jackson had the legal ability or authority to control Michael Jackson.” He did not rule on the credibility of the allegations themselves. “As demonstrated by the defendants, Neverland Valley Ranch, where some of the abuse is alleged to have occurred, was owned by Michael Jackson, not either of the corporate defendants,” Beckloff said. “Similarly, Michael Jackson in his individual capacity owned the apartments where other abuse is alleged to have occurred.” Image zoom Wade Robson Peter Kramer/NBC NewsWire via Getty Beckloff also noted that the complaint wasn’t filed within the statute of limitations. “There is no dispute plaintiff brought this action well after his 26th birthday,” said Beckloff. “Today plaintiff is 35 years old, he was 30 years old when he filed this action four years too late, and his action is barred by the statute of limitations.” Attorney for Jackson’s estate, Howard Weitzman, hailed the ruling in a statement: “The Estate of Michael Jackson believes the court made the correct decision in dismissing Wade Robson’s claim against it. In my opinion Mr. Robson’s allegations, made 20 plus years after they supposedly occurred and years after Mr. Robson testified twice under oath — including in front of a jury — that Michael Jackson had never done anything wrong to him were always about the money rather than a search for the truth.” RELATED VIDEO: Choreographer Wade Robson Claims Michael Jackson Ran the ‘Most Sophisticated Child Sexual Abuse’ Operation in History in New Complaint Robson said he first met Jackson when he was 5 years old after winning a competition run by MJJ Productions in his native Australia. Two years later, his family was invited to stay at the King of Pop’s Neverland Ranch home in California, where he slept in Jackson’s bed and said he was first sexually abused by him. The choreographer claimed the abuse continued for seven years and ended only when he “began showing signs of puberty” and Jackson was “no longer as interested in him sexually.” Robson had previously appeared as a witness for Jackson’s defense during a separate sexual abuse trial in 2005 in which the pop star was acquitted of child molestation charges. Robson did not immediately return request for comment on the ruling.

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Chris Pratt and Anna Faris Announce Separation After 8 Years of Marriage After eight years of marriage, Chris Pratt and Anna Faris are separating. The actors announced the news Sunday night in statements shared to their social media pages. "We are sad to announce we are legally separating. We tried hard for a long time, and we're really disappointed," Faris shared to Instagram. "Our son has two parents who love him very much and for his sake we want to keep this situation as private as possible moving forward. We still love each other and will always cherish our time together." PHOTOS: Biggest Celebrity Breakups of 2017 -- So Far! Pratt also shared the statement, signed by both of them, to his Facebook page, with the additional sentiment that the pair will "continue to have the deepest respect for one another." WATCH: Chris Pratt Adorably Gushes Over His 'GD Funny' Wife Anna Faris Pratt and Faris -- who have been one of Hollywood's cutest couples in recent years -- share a 4-year-old son, Jack, who turns five on Aug. 25. Back in June, Faris wished the Jurassic World star happy birthday when he turned 38 with a sweet, romantic message on Twitter. "Ahhh!!! Happy birthday honey!! You always make me laugh. And I love being romantic over twitter. @prattprattpratt," Faris wrote. Ahhh!!! Happy birthday honey!! You always make me laugh. And I love being romantic over twitter. @prattprattpratthttps://t.co/BeVKkNZ2de — Anna Faris (@AnnaKFaris) June 21, 2017 WATCH: Anna Faris Shares Hunky Shirtless Pic of Husband Chris Pratt: 'You Can't Expect Me Not to Tweet It' ET caught up with the Mom star in April at the premiere of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, where she revealed how excited she was for Pratt's hotly anticipated sequel to hit theaters. "I'm in awe," Faris said. "On the way here I was so much more nervous than Chris was… I felt like I've always known he's a brilliant actor. And now I feel like the rest of the world is getting to see that. I'm so thrilled about this movie." That same month, Pratt sat down with ET at a press junket for the Marvel epic and opened up about how being with his family helps keep him grounded after being by himself on a world tour promoting the film. WATCH: Chris Pratt on How His Family Keeps Him 'Present' "It’s nice to have your family with you because it brings you down to earth and when you leave your feet on the ground, you [realize] what it feels like to have your head in the clouds," Pratt shared. Reflecting on how his life and mindset can become something of a whirlwind when he's on his own for a long stretch of time, Pratt said, "You go with the flow and things come and go and you’re not even there to record or observe them… So when [your family] bring you back down to earth you get to experience this -- or at least I do -- in a whole different way. When they are present with me, I get to be present with me as well." For more on their relationship, check out the video below. Related Gallery

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Julianna Margulies Ditches the Heart and Goes for Broke in Dietland Of course there is no ‘Planet B’. That's why I'm declaring a climate emergency - but will my fellow MPs admit it?

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Jennifer Lawrence American actress Jennifer Shrader Lawrence (born August 15, 1990) is an American actress. Her films have grossed over $5.7 billion worldwide, and she was the highest-paid actress in the world in 2015 and 2016. Lawrence appeared in Time's 100 most influential people in the world list in 2013 and in the Forbes Celebrity 100 list in 2014 and 2016. During her childhood, Lawrence performed in church plays and school musicals. At age 14, she was in New York City, when a talent scout spotted her. Lawrence then moved to Los Angeles and began her acting career by playing guest roles in television shows. Her first major role came as a main cast member on the sitcom The Bill Engvall Show (2007–2009). Lawrence made her film debut in a supporting role in Garden Party (2008), and had her breakthrough playing a poverty-stricken teenager in the independent drama Winter's Bone (2010). She achieved wider recognition for starring as the mutant Mystique in X-Men: First Class (2011), a role she reprised in later installments of the series. Lawrence's career progressed with her starring role as Katniss Everdeen in the Hunger Games film series (2012–2015), which established her as the highest-grossing action heroine of all time. She went on to earn accolades for her collaborations with director David O. Russell. Her performance as a depressed and bipolar widow in the romance film Silver Linings Playbook (2012) earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress, making her the second-youngest winner of the award. Lawrence subsequently won a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for playing a troubled wife in the black comedy American Hustle (2013). She also received Golden Globe Awards for her roles in both of these films, and for her performance as Joy Mangano in the biopic Joy (2015). She has since starred in the science fiction romance Passengers (2016), the psychological horror film Mother! (2017) and the spy thriller Red Sparrow (2018). Lawrence is an outspoken feminist and has advocated for Planned Parenthood. In 2015, she founded the Jennifer Lawrence Foundation, which has advocated for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Special Olympics. Early life Jennifer Shrader Lawrence was born on August 15, 1990 in Indian Hills, Kentucky, to Gary, a construction worker, and Karen (née Koch), a summer camp manager.[1][2] She has two older brothers, Ben and Blaine,[2] and her mother brought her up to be "tough" like them. Karen did not allow her daughter to play with other girls in preschool as she deemed her "too rough" with them.[3] Lawrence was educated at the Kammerer Middle School in Louisville.[3] She did not enjoy her childhood due to hyperactivity and social anxiety and considered herself a misfit among her peers.[2][4] Lawrence has said that her anxieties vanished when she performed on stage and that acting gave her a sense of accomplishment.[4] Lawrence's school activities included cheerleading, softball, field hockey and basketball, which she played on a boys' team that was coached by her father.[3] While growing up, she was fond of horseback riding and frequently visited a local horse farm.[5] She has an injured tailbone as a result of being thrown from a horse.[6] When her father worked from home, she performed for him, often dressing up as a clown or ballerina.[7] She had her first acting assignment at age nine when she played the role of a prostitute in a church play that was based on the Book of Jonah. For the next few years, she continued to take parts in church plays and school musicals.[3] Lawrence was fourteen and on a family vacation in New York City when she was spotted on the street by a talent scout who arranged for her to audition for talent agents.[8][9] Karen was not keen on allowing her daughter to pursue an acting career, but she briefly moved her family to New York to let her read for roles.[3] After Lawrence's first cold reading, the agents said that hers was the best they had heard from someone that young; Lawrence's mother convinced her that they were lying.[9] Lawrence said her early experiences were difficult because she felt lonely and friendless.[3] She signed on with the CESD Talent Agency, who convinced her parents to let her audition for roles in Los Angeles. While her mother encouraged her to go into modelling, Lawrence insisted on pursuing acting.[10] At that time, she considered acting to be a natural fit for her abilities, and she turned down several offers for modeling assignments.[8] Lawrence dropped out of school at age 14 without receiving a GED or a diploma. She has said that she was "self-educated" and that her career was her priority.[11] Between her acting jobs in the city, she made regular visits to Louisville, where she served as an assistant nurse at her mother's camp.[12] Career 2006–2010: Career beginnings and breakthrough Lawrence began her acting career with a minor role in the television film Company Town (2006). She followed it with guest roles in several television shows, including Monk (2006) and Medium (2007).[13] These parts led to her being cast as a series regular on the TBS sitcom The Bill Engvall Show, in which she played Lauren, the rebellious teenage daughter of a family living in suburban Louisville, Colorado.[13] The series premiered in 2007 and ran for three seasons.[14] Tom Shales of The Washington Post considered her a scene stealer in her part, and David Hinckley of the New York Daily News wrote that she was successful in "deliver[ing] the perpetual exasperation of teenage girls".[15][16] Lawrence won a Young Artist Award for Outstanding Young Performer in a TV Series for the role in 2009.[17] Lawrence made her film debut in the 2008 drama film Garden Party, in which she played a troubled teenager named Tiff.[18] She then appeared in director Guillermo Arriaga's feature film debut The Burning Plain (2008), a drama narrated in a hyperlink format. She was cast as the teenage daughter of Kim Basinger's character who discovers her mother's extramarital affair—a role she shared with Charlize Theron; both actresses portrayed the role at different stages of the character's life. Mark Feeney for The Boston Globe thought of Lawrence's performance as "a thankless task", but Derek Elley from Variety praised her as the production's prime asset, writing that she "plumbs fresher depths" into the film.[19][20] Her performance earned her the Marcello Mastroianni Award for Best Emerging Actress at the Venice Film Festival.[21] Also that year, she appeared in the music video for the song "The Mess I Made" by Parachute.[22] The following year, she starred in Lori Petty's drama The Poker House as the oldest of three sisters living with a drug-abusing mother.[23][24] Stephen Farber of The Hollywood Reporter thought that Lawrence "has a touching poise on camera that conveys the resilience of children", and her role in The Poker House won an Outstanding Performance award from the Los Angeles Film Festival.[25][26] Lawrence's breakthrough role came in the small-scale drama Winter's Bone (2010), based on Daniel Woodrell's novel of the same name. In Debra Granik's independent feature, she portrayed Ree Dolly, a poverty-stricken teenager in the Ozark Mountains who cares for her mentally ill mother and younger siblings while searching for her missing father. Lawrence traveled to the Ozarks a week before filming began to live with the family on whom the story was based, and in preparation, she learned to fight, skin squirrels, and chop wood.[27][28] David Denby of The New Yorker said the film "would be unimaginable with anyone less charismatic",[29] and Peter Travers of Rolling Stone wrote that "her performance is more than acting, it's a gathering storm. Lawrence's eyes are a roadmap to what's tearing Ree apart."[30] The production won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival.[31] The actress was awarded the National Board of Review Award for Breakthrough Performance, and with her first nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress, she became the second youngest person to be nominated in the category.[32] 2011–2013: Film series and awards success In 2011, Lawrence took on a supporting role in Like Crazy, a romantic drama about long-distance relationships, starring Anton Yelchin and Felicity Jones.[33] Kenneth Turan of the Los Angeles Times considered the film to be an "intensely wrought and immensely satisfying love story" and credited all three performers for "making their [characters'] yearning palpable".[34] She then appeared in Jodie Foster's black comedy The Beaver alongside Foster and Mel Gibson. Filmed in 2009, the production was delayed due to controversy concerning Gibson, and earned less than half of its $21 million budget.[35][36] After her dramatic role in Winter's Bone, Lawrence looked for something less serious, and found it with her first high-profile release—Matthew Vaughn's superhero film X-Men: First Class (2011)—a prequel to the X-Men film series.[37] She portrayed the shapeshifting mutant Mystique, a role played by Rebecca Romijn in the earlier films.[38] Vaughn cast Lawrence, as he thought that she would be able to portray the weakness and strength involved in the character's transformation.[39] For the part, Lawrence lost weight and practiced yoga.[40] For Mystique's blue form, she had to undergo eight hours of makeup, as Romijn had done on the other films.[41] She was intimidated in the role as she admired Romijn.[42] Writing for USA Today, Claudia Puig considered the film to be a "classy re-boot" of the film series, and believed that her "high-spirited performance" empowered the film.[43] With worldwide earnings of $350 million, X-Men: First Class became Lawrence's highest-grossing film at that point.[44] In 2012 she played Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games, an adaptation of the first book in author Suzanne Collins' Hunger Games trilogy. Set in a post-apocalyptic future, the series tells the story of the teenage heroine Everdeen as she joins rebel forces against a totalitarian government after winning a brutal televised annual event. Despite being an admirer of the books, Lawrence was initially hesitant to accept the part, because of the grand scale of the film. She agreed to the project after her mother convinced her to take the part.[45] She practiced yoga, archery, rock and tree climbing, and hand-to-hand combat techniques for the role.[3][46][47] While training for the part, she injured herself running into a wall.[48] The film received generally positive reviews, and Lawrence's portrayal of Everdeen was particularly praised.[49] Todd McCarthy of The Hollywood Reporter called her an "ideal screen actress", adding that she embodies the Everdeen of the novel, and believed that she anchored the film "with impressive gravity and presence".[50] Roger Ebert agreed that she was "strong and convincing in the central role".[51] With worldwide revenues of over $690 million,[44] The Hunger Games became a top-grossing film featuring a female lead,[52] making Lawrence the highest-grossing action heroine of all time.[53] The success of the film established her as a star.[54] Later in 2012, Lawrence played a young depressed widow named Tiffany Maxwell in David O. Russell's romance movie Silver Linings Playbook. The film was an adaptation of Matthew Quick's novel of the same name. It follows her character finding companionship with Pat Solitano Jr. (played by Bradley Cooper), a man with bipolar disorder.[55][56] The actress was drawn to her character's complex personality: "She didn't really fit any basic kind of character profile. Somebody who is very forceful and bullheaded is normally very insecure, but she isn't".[57] While Russell initially considered Lawrence to be too young for the part, she convinced him to hire her via a Skype audition.[45] The actress found herself challenged by Russell's spontaneity as a director, and described working on the project as the "best experience of my life".[45] Richard Corliss of Time wrote: "Just 21 when the movie was shot, Lawrence is that rare young actress who plays, who is, grown-up. Sullen and sultry, she lends a mature intelligence to any role."[58] Peter Travers believed that Lawrence "is some kind of miracle. She's rude, dirty, funny, foulmouthed, sloppy, sexy, vibrant, and vulnerable, sometimes all in the same scene, even in the same breath."[59] She won the Golden Globe and Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance, becoming—at age 22—the second youngest Best Actress winner.[60] Her final film of the year was alongside Max Thieriot and Elisabeth Shue in Mark Tonderai's critically panned thriller House at the End of the Street.[61] In January 2013, Lawrence hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live, with musical guest The Lumineers.[62] The Devil You Know, a small-scale production that Lawrence had filmed for in 2005, was her first release of 2013.[63] She then reprised the role of Everdeen in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, the second installment in the Hunger Games film series.[64] While performing the film's underwater stunts, she suffered from an ear infection that resulted in a brief loss of hearing.[48] With box office earnings of $865 million, the film remains her highest-grossing release.[44] Stephanie Zacharek of The Village Voice believed that Lawrence's portrayal of Everdeen made her an ideal role model, and wrote that "there's no sanctimony or pretense of false modesty in the way Lawrence plays her".[65] She took on a supporting role in Russell's ensemble crime drama American Hustle (2013) as Rosalyn Rosenfeld, the neurotic wife of con man Irving Rosenfeld (portrayed by Christian Bale). Inspired by the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Abscam sting operation, the film is set against the backdrop of political corruption in 1970s New Jersey.[66][67] Lawrence did little research for the part, and based her performance on knowledge of the era from the films and television shows she had seen.[54] Geoffrey Macnab of The Independent praised her as "funny and acerbic", especially for an improvised scene in which she aggressively kisses her husband's mistress (played by Amy Adams) on the lips.[66] Lawrence's performance won her the Golden Globe and BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress, in addition to a third Academy Award nomination, her first in the supporting category.[68] 2014–present: Established actress Lawrence played Serena Pemberton in Susanne Bier's depression-era drama Serena (2014), based on the novel of the same name by Ron Rash. In the film, she and her husband George (portrayed by Bradley Cooper) are a married couple who become involved in criminal activities after realizing that they cannot bear children.[69] The project was filmed in 2012, and was released in 2014 to poor reviews.[70][71] Lawrence then reprised the role of Mystique in X-Men: Days of Future Past, which served as a sequel to both X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) and X-Men: First Class (2011). The film received positive reviews and grossed $748.1 million worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing film in the X-Men series to that point.[72][73] Justin Chang of Variety praised her look in the film but thought that she had little to do but "glower, snarl and let the f/x artists do their thing".[74] Lawrence's next two releases were in the final parts of The Hunger Games film series, Mockingjay – Part 1 (2014) and Part 2 (2015).[75] For the musical score of the former film, she sang the song "The Hanging Tree",[76] which charted on multiple international singles charts.[77] In a review of the final film in the series, Manohla Dargis of The New York Times drew similarities between her rise to stardom and Everdeen's journey as a rebel leader, writing: "Lawrence now inhabits the role as effortlessly as breathing, partly because, like all great stars, she seems to be playing a version of her 'real' self".[78] Both films earned more than $650 million worldwide.[44] Red Sparrow in 2018 Lawrence promotingin 2018 Lawrence worked with Russell for the third time in the biopic Joy (2015), in which she plays the eponymous character, a troubled single mother who becomes a successful businessperson after inventing the Miracle Mop.[79] During production in Boston, the press reported on a disagreement between Russell and Lawrence that resulted in a "screaming match". She said that her friendship with Russell made it easier for them to disagree, because people fight when they really love each other.[80] The film was not as well received as their previous collaborations, but her performance was praised.[81] Richard Roeper called it "a wonderfully layered performance that carries the film through its rough spots and sometime dubious detours" that was her best since Winter's Bone.[82] She won a third Golden Globe Award, and was nominated for another Academy Award for Best Actress, becoming the youngest person to accrue four Oscar nominations.[83] Lawrence began 2016 by providing the narration for A Beautiful Planet, a documentary film that explores Earth from the International Space Station.[84] She played Mystique for the third time in X-Men: Apocalypse (2016). The film received mixed reviews, with a consensus that it was overfilled with action that detracted from the story's themes and cast's performances.[85] Helen O'Hara from Empire considered the film to be a letdown from the previous installments of the series, and criticized the actress for making her character too grim.[86] Despite this, she was rewarded Favorite Movie Actress at the 43rd People's Choice Awards.[87] Lawrence was paid $20 million for playing Aurora Lane in the science fiction film Passengers (2016), and she received top-billing over co-star Chris Pratt.[88][89] It features Pratt and her as two people who wake up 90 years too soon from an induced hibernation on a spaceship bound for a new planet. Lawrence says that she felt nervous performing her first sex scene and kissing a married man (Pratt) on screen; she drank alcohol to prepare herself for filming.[90] Critical reaction was mixed, but Lawrence defended the film by calling it a "tainted, complicated love story".[91][92] Darren Aronofsky's psychological horror film Mother! was Lawrence's sole release of 2017. She starred as a young wife who experiences trauma when her home is invaded by unexpected guests. Lawrence spent three months rehearsing the film in a warehouse in Brooklyn, despite her reluctance to rehearsals in her previous assignments.[93] The intense role proved difficult for her to film; she was put on supplemental oxygen when she hyperventilated one day, and she also dislocated a rib.[93] Mother! polarized viewers and prompted mass walkouts.[94] The film was better received by critics;[95] Walter Addiego of the San Francisco Chronicle labelled it "assaultive" and a "deliberate test of audience endurance", and credited Lawrence for "never allow[ing] herself to be reduced simply to a howling victim".[96] The following year, Lawrence starred as Dominika Egorova, a Russian spy who makes contact with a mysterious CIA agent (played by Joel Edgerton), in Francis Lawrence's espionage thriller Red Sparrow, based on Jason Matthews' novel of the same name.[97] She learned to speak in a Russian accent and undertook ballet training for four months.[98] Lawrence was challenged by the sexuality in her role, but has said that performing the nude scenes made her feel empowered.[99] IndieWire's Eric Kohn disliked the film's denouement, but praised the work of Lawrence and Charlotte Rampling, stating that "the considerable talent on display is [the film's] constant saving grace."[100] As of 2018 , Lawrence's films have grossed over $5.7 billion worldwide.[101] Upcoming projects Lawrence has filmed her fourth X-Men film, entitled Dark Phoenix, which is scheduled for release in June 2019.[102] That same month, Lawrence will begin production on an untitled film directed by Lila Neugebauer, which will be distributed by A24.[103] The actress will also feature as Elizabeth Holmes, founder of the Theranos blood testing company, in Adam McKay's film Bad Blood.[104] Lawrence will additionally produce a film adaptation of Hannah Kent's novel Burial Rites and star as Agnes Magnúsdóttir, the last woman to be executed for murder in Iceland.[105] She and Amy Schumer have written a screenplay for a film in which they will star.[106] However, Schumer later revealed the project was on the "back burner".[107] Personal life While filming X-Men: First Class in 2010, Lawrence began a romantic relationship with her co-star Nicholas Hoult. The couple broke up around the time they wrapped X-Men: Days of Future Past in 2014.[108][109] Also that year, she was one of the victims of the iCloud leaks of celebrity photos when dozens of self-photographed nude pictures of her were leaked online.[110] Lawrence emphasized that the images were never meant to go public; she called the leak a "sex crime" and a "sexual violation". She added that viewers of the images should be ashamed of their part in a sexual offense.[111] The actress later stated that her pictures were intended for Hoult, and that unlike other victims of the hack, she did not plan to sue Apple Inc.[108] In September 2016, she began dating director Darren Aronofsky, whom she met during the filming of mother!.[112][113] The couple split in November 2017.[114] In 2018, she began dating Cooke Maroney, an art gallery director, and the couple became engaged in February 2019.[115][116] Off-screen work Lawrence is a supporter of Planned Parenthood,[117] and participated in a June 2017 video against the defunding of the organization.[118] She spoke out against the November 2015 shooting at a Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood clinic.[117] She is a feminist, a concept she argues should not intimidate people "because it just means equality".[119] Lawrence promotes body positivity among women.[120] In 2015, she wrote an essay for the Lenny Letter in which she criticized the gender pay gap in Hollywood. She wrote about her own experiences in the industry, such as the lesser salary she received for her work in American Hustle compared to her male co-stars.[121] In a 2015 interview with Vogue, Lawrence criticized Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis for her opposition to same-sex marriage.[80] Lawrence was "raised a Republican", but has subsequently criticized the party's stance on women's rights.[80] She has strongly opposed Donald Trump's presidency, stating in 2015 that his election would "be the end of the world".[122] Lawrence participated in the 2018 Women's March in Los Angeles to affirm her commitment to women's rights.[123] Lawrence became a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2011.[124] She has lent her support to several charitable organizations, such as the World Food Programme, Feeding America, and the Thirst Project.[125] Along with Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth, her co-stars of The Hunger Games (2012), Lawrence partnered with the United Nations to publicize poverty and hunger.[126] She organized an early screening of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) to benefit Saint Mary's Center, a disabilities organization in Louisville, and raised more than $40,000 for the cause.[127] She partnered with the charity broadcast network Chideo to raise funds for the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games by screening her film Serena (2014).[128] She also collaborated with Omaze to host a fundraising contest for the games as part of the premiere of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 (2014).[129] In 2015, Lawrence teamed with Hutcherson and Hemsworth for Prank It FWD, a charitable initiative to raise money for the non-profit organization Do Something.[130] That year, she also launched the Jennifer Lawrence Foundation, which supports charities such as the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Special Olympics.[131] In 2016, she donated $2 million to the Kosair Children's Hospital in Louisville to set up a cardiac intensive care unit named after her foundation.[132] Lawrence is a board member of Represent.Us, a nonprofit seeking to pass anti-corruption laws in the United States.[133] In 2018, she collaborated with 300 women in Hollywood to set up the Time's Up initiative to protect women from harassment and discrimination.[134] Also that year, Lawrence announced her commitment to get young Americans politically engaged and to advocate for anti-corruption laws.[135] In the media In 2012, the review website IndieWire stated Lawrence had a "down-to-earth, self-deprecating, unaffected" personality.[136] An IGN writer considers her to be a "sharp", "funny" and "quirky" actress who likes to "stay grounded" despite considerable success.[125] Lawrence says that she finds acting "stupid" and does not believe in being "cocky" about her success.[137] A Beautiful Planet in 2016 Lawrence at the premiere ofin 2016 In 2012, Rolling Stone called her "the most talented young actress in America."[3] Her Hunger Games co-star Donald Sutherland has favorably compared her craft to that of Laurence Olivier and considers her an "exquisite and brilliant actor".[138] David O. Russell (who directed her in Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustle and Joy) has praised her effortless acting that makes her performances look easy.[139] During her career, Lawrence has played roles in both high-profile, mainstream productions and low-budget independent films, and has appeared in a range of film genres.[125] She did not study acting and has not been involved in professional theater.[9] She instead bases her acting approach on her observations of people around her.[140] The actress told The Globe and Mail in June 2010 that she does not "invest any of my real emotions" or take home any pains of her characters. Lawrence went on to say that "I don't even take it to craft services" and has never shared their experiences, relying instead on her imagination, noting "I can't go around looking for roles that are exactly like my life." She stated that "If it ever came down to the point where, to make a part better, I had to lose a little bit of my sanity, I wouldn't do it. I would just do comedies."[9] As her career has developed, Lawrence has become one of the best paid actresses; The Daily Telegraph reported in 2014 that she was earning $10 million a film.[141] In 2013, Time magazine named her one of the most 100 influential people in the world,[142] Elle labeled her the most powerful woman in the entertainment business,[143] and Forbes ranked her as the 50th most powerful actress.[144] In 2014, Forbes named her the second-highest-paid actress in the world with earnings of $34 million,[145] and cited her as the most powerful actress, ranking at number 12 in the magazine's Celebrity 100 list; she appeared in the list again in 2016.[146][147] In 2015, Lawrence was named "Entertainer of the Year" by Entertainment Weekly—a title she also won in 2012[148][149]—and was recognized as the highest-grossing action heroine in Guinness World Records for starring in the Hunger Games series.[150] In 2015 and 2016, Forbes reported that she had emerged as the world's highest-paid actress with annual earnings of $52 million and $46 million, respectively.[151] The magazine ranked her as the world's third and fourth highest-paid actress during the next two years, with respective earnings of $24 million and $18 million.[152][153] Lawrence appeared in Victoria's Secret's listing of the "Sexiest Up-and-Coming Bombshell" in 2011,[154] People's Most Beautiful People in 2011 and 2013,[155] Maxim's Hot 100 from 2011 to 2014,[156] and topped FHM's sexiest women in the world list in 2014.[157] From 2013 to 2015, she was featured in Glamour's annual listing of the best dressed women, topping the list in 2014.[158] Filmography Film Denotes films that have not yet been released Television Music video Year Title Artist 2010 "The Mess I Made"[22] Parachute Accolades Lawrence won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in Silver Linings Playbook (2012). She has won three Golden Globe Awards; Best Actress – Comedy or Musical for Silver Linings Playbook (2012) and Joy (2015), and Best Supporting Actress for American Hustle (2013). She also won a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for American Hustle.[60][68][83] Her other accolades include seven MTV Movie Awards (five for The Hunger Games series, two for Silver Linings Playbook),[161] six People's Choice Awards (three for The Hunger Games, three for the X-Men series),[162][87] a Satellite Award for Silver Linings Playbook,[163] and a Saturn Award for The Hunger Games.[164] See also

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RHOBH Star Kyle Richards' Husband Speaks Out After Home Burglary: 'Nothing Replaces Family' The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kyle Richards‘ husband Mauricio Umansky is speaking out in the wake of news that the couple’s home was burglarized over the holidays. The real estate agent shared an Instagram gallery featuring photos of his family, alongside which he wrote, “2017 Memories #family Nothing replaces Family. They can steal your belongings but they can’t steal your memories or your love.” Image zoom Mauricio Umansky/Instagram Image zoom Mauricio Umansky/Instagram The couple’s daughter, Sophia, also shared a photo of herself hugging her parents with the caption, “😽😽😽all that matters 😍.” The couple’s home was burglarized while the two were on vacation in Aspen, Colorado, with their children, PEOPLE confirmed. Over $1 million dollars in jewelry, including $150,000 worth of watches owned by Umansky, was stolen from the property, according to TMZ, which first reported the news. Image zoom Mauricio Umansky/Instagram The break-in was discovered by a housekeeper, TMZ reported. The property was reportedly broken into via a window, and the home security system was not armed, though a closet sensor triggered by the burglars clocked the incident around 1:15 a.m. local time. Surveillance camera footage is being investigated to help nab culprits. The Los Angeles Police Department told PEOPLE they have no information at this time. A representative for Richards did not immediately return PEOPLE’s request for comment. Richards, 48, and Umansky, 47, bought the property in October for $8.2 million, Realtor.com reported. The former child star told PEOPLE at the RHOBH Season 8 premiere party on Dec. 15 that her family was still in the process of moving in and renovating the house. “It’s taking forever,” she said. “There’s probably like 50 workmen in my house a day, so it doesn’t feel like a home yet. It’s a house still. So I’m waiting to make it my home.”

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Serena Williams' Wedding Guests: How She Befriended Kim Kardashian, Colton Haynes and More A-Listers www.justjared.com / Thursday, 16 November 2017 19:01:54 Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian have tied to knot! The 36-year-old tennis player and the 34-year-old Reddit co-founder got married in a Beauty and the Beast-themed ceremony at the Contemporary Arts Center on Thursday (November 16) in New Orleans, ET reports. Tons of celebrity guests were in attendance, including Beyonce and her family, Kim Kardashian,

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Missing teen daughter of 'Gotham' actor Donal Logue found safe CLOSE Donal Logue’s daughter is back home after being reported missing almost two weeks ago. USA TODAY Donal Logue's teen daughter has been found after going missing nearly two weeks ago. (Photo: Michael Loccisano, Getty Images) NEW YORK (AP) — The teenage daughter of actor Donal Logue has been found safe nearly two weeks after she went missing in New York City. The New York Police Department says 16-year-old Jade Logue was found Saturday. Logue had posted appeals to help find Jade on Facebook and Twitter after she disappeared on June 26. He wrote on Facebook that the "net had been flung far and wide." Jade is transgender and was previously known as Arlo Logue. Police provided no details about how or where she was found. Donal Logue stars as Detective Harvey Bullock on Gotham. He also had a recurring role as Lt. Declan Murphy on NBC's Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Thank you ALL for the love and support. We are good. Kasey and I wish to thank the NYPD. FBI, @MissingKids and countless others. — donal logue (@donallogue) July 8, 2017 Read or Share this story: https://usat.ly/2u6b32k

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American Horror Story: Cult American Horror Story: Cult is the seventh season of the FX horror anthology television series American Horror Story, created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk. It premiered on September 5, 2017, and concluded on November 14, 2017. The series was renewed on October 4, 2016. The subtitle Cult was announced on July 20, 2017. This season takes place in the fictional suburb of Brookfield Heights, Michigan, during the year 2017, and centers on a cult terrorizing the residents in the aftermath of the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Returning cast members from previous seasons include Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Cheyenne Jackson, John Carroll Lynch, Chaz Bono, Adina Porter, James Morosini, Emma Roberts, Mare Winningham, Frances Conroy, and Jamie Brewer, along with new cast members Billie Lourd and Alison Pill. Cult marks the first season to not feature series mainstay actress Lily Rabe. Cult received mostly positive reviews from critics. Paulson, Peters and Porter, all received Saturn Awards nominations for their performances. Additionally, Paulson and Porter were nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie respectively at the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards while Peters received a nomination for Best Actor in a Movie or Limited Series at the 8th Critics' Choice TV Awards. Cast and characters [ edit ] Main [ edit ] Recurring [ edit ] Guest stars [ edit ] Episodes [ edit ] Production [ edit ] Development [ edit ] On October 4, 2016, the series was renewed for a seventh cycle, which premiered on September 5, 2017.[12][13][14] Ryan Murphy confirmed that the season will be connected to Freak Show, but will be set in modern day.[15] In February 2017, on Watch What Happens Live, Murphy announced that the season would revolve around the 2016 U.S. election and suggested that it may feature a character based on President Donald Trump.[16] Murphy has said that the season will be representative of both sides of the political divide. He also said that he will be "illuminating and highlighting" groups of people he believes to be "ignored by the current [Trump] administration and who are afraid and feel terrorized that their lives are going to be taken away."[17] It was later confirmed that the season would be set in the aftermath of the presidential election, with the first episode taking place on election night.[18][19] Murphy explained it will be about "the fallout of that night, which to many people, from all sides of the camps is a horror story."[20] He also revealed the season would not feature Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton, stating "Horror Story is always about allegory, so the election is allegory."[20] In April 2017, Murphy confirmed that archive footage of the election night would be used in the season premiere.[21] Murphy revealed via Twitter that the details of the seventh season, including the title, would be revealed on July 20.[22] He also teased that the opening sequence of the series would return in this season, following its absence in Roanoke.[23] On July 20, 2017, it was announced at the San Diego Comic-Con that the title of the season would be Cult. Murphy also revealed it would be set in Michigan, and confirmed it would consist of a total of 11 episodes, premiering on September 5, 2017. For the first time, the series did not air on Wednesdays but rather on Tuesdays. On August 3, 2017, online posters revealed the names of multiple characters of the season.[24] On August 21, 2017, the opening title sequence of the season was revealed, following its absence in the previous season.[25] That same month, Murphy confirmed that, contrary to the past seasons, Cult would not feature supernatural elements.[26] Casting [ edit ] During the Winter 2017 TCA Press Tour, series mainstays Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters were reported to be starring as the leads in the season.[15][14] In March 2017, Billy on the Street host Billy Eichner was announced to be cast in the series, playing a role in the life of Paulson's character.[19][27] His character is slated for appearing in "six or seven" episodes.[19] The next month, it was reported that Scream Queens alum Billie Lourd will also star in the seventh installment of the series.[18][20] In May 2017, Leslie Grossman, who starred in Murphy's series Popular, joined the cast of the series,[28] and Angela Bassett hinted she may return in a recurring role.[29] Despite this, Bassett didn't appear. Later that month, it was confirmed via set pictures that Adina Porter and Cheyenne Jackson were also returning.[30][31] In June 2017, Murphy confirmed via his Instagram account that Colton Haynes, whom Murphy worked with previously on second season of Scream Queens, was joining the casting for the seventh season.[32] Later that month, set pictures revealed that Alison Pill was joining the cast of the season, seemingly portraying the partner of Sarah Paulson's character.[33] In July 2017, Murphy revealed via his Twitter account that Lena Dunham was joining the season.[34] She is set to play Valerie Solanas, author of the SCUM Manifesto and attempted murder of Andy Warhol, via flashbacks.[35] Murphy also confirmed the returns of Frances Conroy and Mare Winningham. Conroy has appeared in all the seasons except Hotel, while Winningham has appeared in Coven, Freak Show and Hotel.[36] In August 2017, Murphy confirmed the return of Emma Roberts, who appeared in Coven and Freak Show,[37] while Roanoke actors Chaz Bono and James Morosini also confirmed their returns.[38] In the seventh episode, Murder House, Coven and Freak Show actress alum Jamie Brewer returned to the show. On June 26, 2017, it was confirmed that Lady Gaga would not return for the seventh season due to other projects.[39] Despite rumors, Entertainment Weekly reported on July 7, 2017, that Vera Farmiga, sister of American Horror Story alum Taissa Farmiga, would not appear in the season.[40] Later that month, it was confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter that Kathy Bates will not appear in Cult, after four seasons of regular appearances.[41] Murphy also revealed via his Instagram account that Freak Show character Twisty the Clown would return in the seventh season, indicating that John Carroll Lynch would reprise his role.[42] Filming [ edit ] In February 2017, it was announced the season would begin principal photography in June 2017.[16] By the next month, filming was moved to May 2017.[19] On May 24, 2017, writer and producer John J. Gray confirmed the show started filming.[43] Edits [ edit ] On October 7, 2017, it was confirmed that the sixth episode of the season would be edited as a direct result of the 2017 Las Vegas shooting that occurred on October 1, 2017. The episode originally featured a scene lasting 2 minutes and 16 seconds where Leslie Grossman's character Meadow Wilton begins to fire at Evan Peters' character, as well as a crowd, during a campaign speech. The episode was edited to de-emphasize the violence and to mostly have it featured completely off-screen[44] - as a result the opening sequence of the episode was cut in half, several on-screen deaths were removed and two separate close-up shots of the handgun firing were removed.[45] While only the edited episode was broadcast on FX, the original uncut episode was released via VOD, FXNOW and FX+.[45] Reception [ edit ] Critical response [ edit ] American Horror Story: Cult received mostly positive reviews from critics. The review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes gave the season a 73% approval rating, with an average rating of 7.05/10, based on 47 reviews. The site's consensus reads, "American Horror Story: Cult intrigues with timely, over-the-top creepiness - and lots of clowns - despite being hampered by broad political generalizations and occasional holes in the narrative's logic."[46] On Metacritic, the season was given a score of 66 out of 100 based on 24 reviews, indicating "generally positive reviews".[47] American Horror Story (season 7): Critical reception by episode Season 7 (2017) : Percentage of positive reviews tracked by the website Rotten Tomatoes[48] Awards and nominations [ edit ] In its seventh season, the series has been nominated for 25 awards, 3 of them were won. Ratings [ edit ] American Horror Story : U.S. viewers per episode (millions) Audience measurement performed by Nielsen Media Research. [62][ citation needed ]

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A '9 to 5' Reunion? Dolly Parton May Stop by 'Grace & Frankie' Amid Netflix Deal Netflix's beloved buddy comedy Grace and Frankie already stars two beloved icons, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin. But this duo may become a trio soon! This week, it was teased that Dolly Parton could stop by for a guest role in the coming season. Parton, Fonda, and Tomlin headlined the iconic workplace comedy 9 to 5 in 1980, and fans have been dying for a reunion ever since — something they got a taste of when the three presented together at the 2017 Emmys. During a For Your Consideration event, the Grace and Frankie cast spoke about their hopes for the country legend to stop by. When first asked about Parton joining the show, Grace and Frankie creators Marta Kauffman and Howard J. Morris voiced their support for a Parton appearance, according to Deadline,but claimed scheduling was to blame for her lack of presence in prior seasons. Tomlin added that it may be difficult as Parton has her own deal with Netflix in the works. Details on Parton's deal were made public on Monday, as the streaming service shared that it has partnered with the multi-hyphenate on an eight-part anthology series. The episodes would be based on Parton's songs with each installment covering a song a piece. Much like her NBC films, Coat of Many Colors and Coat of Many Colors: Circle of Love, Parton's Netflix project will see her take on the role of executive producer, singer-songwriter, and she will act in the series. The country star made a statement, "As a songwriter, I have always enjoyed telling stories through my music. I am thrilled to be bringing some of my favorite songs to life with Netflix. We hope our show will inspire and entertain families and folks of all generations, and I want to thank the good folks at Netflix and Warner Bros. TV for their incredible support." From the sounds of it, Parton isn't likely to show up in Season 5 either, but with the popularity of the show, if a sixth season is in the cards, could we see that 9 to 5 reunion? We sure hope so. Grace and Frankie, Streaming now, Netflix

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Judy Sheindlin American lawyer, judge, television personality, and author Judith Susan Sheindlin (née Blum; October 21, 1942), known professionally as Judge Judy, is an American prosecution lawyer, former Manhattan family court judge, television personality, and author. Since September 1996, Sheindlin presided over her own successful 3-time Daytime Emmy Award–winning arbitration-based court show series, Judge Judy, produced by CBS Television Distribution.[2] Sheindlin passed the New York state bar examination in 1965 and became a prosecutor in the family court system. In 1982 New York City Mayor Ed Koch appointed her as a judge, first in criminal court, then later as Manhattan's supervising family court judge in 1986. Sheindlin is the longest serving judge or arbitrator in courtroom-themed programming history, a distinction that earned Sheindlin a place in the Guinness World Records.[3] Early life [ edit ] Sheindlin was born Judith Susan Blum in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, to a Jewish family of German-Jewish, Russian-Jewish, and Ukrainian-Jewish descent.[4][5][6] Both her parents were German Jews[7] She described her father as "the greatest thing since sliced bread" and her mother as "a meat and potatoes kind of gal".[8] Sheindlin attended James Madison High School in Brooklyn before going on to American University in Washington, D.C., where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in government. She finished her law school education at New York Law School, where she earned her Juris Doctor degree in 1965.[9] Career [ edit ] Sheindlin passed the New York state bar examination in 1965, the same year as her graduation, and was hired as a corporate lawyer for a cosmetics firm.[2] Within two years she became dissatisfied with her job and left to raise her two children. She was made aware of a position in the New York court system as a prosecutor in the family courts.[when?][2] In her role as a lawyer, Sheindlin prosecuted child abuse cases, domestic violence and juvenile crime.[2] By 1982, Sheindlin's "no-nonsense" attitude inspired New York Mayor Ed Koch to appoint her as a criminal court judge.[2] Four years later, she was promoted to supervising judge in the family court's Manhattan division.[2] She earned a reputation as a "tough" judge (though she has disagreed with the labels "tough" and "harsh"),[10] known for her fast decision-making and acerbic wit.[8] In February 1993, Sheindlin's outspoken reputation made her the subject of a Los Angeles Times article,[11] profiling her as a woman determined to make the court system work for the common good.[2] She subsequently was featured in a segment on CBS's 60 Minutes that brought her national recognition.[2] This led to her first book, Don't Pee on My Leg and Tell Me It's Raining, published in 1996. She retired as a family court judge that same year after having heard more than 20,000 cases.[2] After her retirement, Sheindlin continued to receive increasing amounts of public attention.[2] Television court show: Judge Judy [ edit ] Judge Judy stands next to a portrait of herself (2005) After the 60 Minutes special on her family court career in 1993 and authoring her first book shortly thereafter (Don't Pee on My Leg and Tell Me It's Raining), Sheindlin was approached about starring in a new reality courtroom series, featuring "real cases with real rulings."[9] She accepted the offer. Sheindlin's ongoing syndicated court show, Judge Judy, debuted on September 16, 1996.[12] The court show's present 23rd season commenced on September 10, 2018. Sheindlin has stated that her show's primary goal is to motivate the public to do the right thing, and to show that each individual must take responsibility for their own actions.[10] Judge Judy has maintained preeminence within its genre. Since its debut, it has remained the No. 1 rated court show[13] and regularly draws approximately 9 to 10 million viewers daily.[14] During the 2009–10 television season, Judge Judy became the first TV series in nearly a decade to attract more daytime viewers than The Oprah Winfrey Show.[15] Since then, it has been the highest rated show in all of daytime television.[16] On March 2, 2015, CBS Television Distribution and Judge Sheindlin extended their contract for another three seasons, adding to her current contract (which was set to expire after the 2016–17 season), meaning it will be on the air until at least the 2019–20 seasons.[17] Judge Judy is especially popular among female viewers between the ages of 25 and 54.[18] Author Brendan I. Koerner has commented on the popularity of Judge Judy: Court-show viewers don't seem to want moral conundrums or technical wrinkles. They love Sheindlin's show because she offers them a fantasy of how they'd like the justice system to operate—swiftly, and without procedural mishaps or uppity lawyers. They get to see wrongdoers publicly humiliated by a strong authority figure. There is no uncertainty after Sheindlin renders her verdict and bounds off the bench, and there certainly are no lengthy appeals.[18] A 2013 Reader's Digest poll supported Koerner's statements, revealing that Americans trusted Judge Judy more than all nine justices of the United States Supreme Court.[19] The program has integrated itself into American popular culture.[9] In 2003, VH1 named Sheindlin one of the "200 Greatest Pop Culture Icons."[20] References to Sheindlin—typically as "Judge Judy", though often satirical—have appeared in multitudes of television programs and other media, including ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live!;[19] Fox's The Simpsons as Judge Constance Harm (voiced by Jane Kaczmarek); NBC's Will & Grace; UPN/The CW's America's Next Top Model; NBC's The Weakest Link; ABC's The Practice; the Academy Awards; the book America: A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction by Jon Stewart;[9] a skit by Vicki Lawrence portraying Thelma Harper/Mama on "Betty White's 2nd Annual 90th Birthday" celebration,[21] drag queen Bianca Del Rio portraying Judge Judy on RuPaul's Drag Race, etc. Sheindlin has been parodied on Saturday Night Live, The Simpsons as Judge Constance Harm, The Amanda Show as Judge Trudy, etc.[22][23][24] In July 2018, Judge Judy was mentioned as the 4th most earning celebrity in Forbes' new Celebrity 100 List of The World's Highest-Paid Entertainers.[25] The Judge Judy courtroom series has earned Sheindlin numerous awards and honors, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in February 2006;[26] induction into Broadcasting & Cable's Hall of Fame in October 2012;[27][28] being awarded vice presidency of the UCD Law Society in April 2013;[29] being presented with the Gracie Allen Tribute Award from the Alliance for Women in Media;[20] being awarded the Mary Pickford Award by the Hollywood Chamber Community Foundation at the 2014 Heroes of Hollywood;[30] etc. One award Sheindlin had difficulty winning was a Daytime Emmy Award. By 2011, her program had been nominated 14 consecutive years without winning.[31][32] In mid-2012, an article from the New York Post reported that Judge Judy was snubbed by the award show by not even being nominated that year despite being the highest-rated court show.[33] In an interview with Entertainment Tonight (ET) on May 3, 2013, Sheindlin said, "I have my walls full of Daytime Emmy Award nominations." When ET's interviewer asked Sheindlin if she thought she would ever win the award, she replied: I don't know. You know, somehow it would sort of break the spell. The show has been such a tremendous success that I'm almost afraid to think about winning—because so many of those shows that did win are no longer with us. So I say to myself 'you want the Emmy or you want a job? (laughing) Which one do you want?'[34] On June 14, 2013, Judge Judy won its first Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Legal/Courtroom Program, having received its 15th nomination.[35] The program won again in 2016 and 2017. Sheindlin's status as longest serving judge or arbitrator in courtroom-themed programming history rewarded her a place in the Guinness World Records on September 14, 2015, as part of her court show's 20th anniversary celebration.[3] Longevity and retirement plans [ edit ] The only court shows that outnumber Judge Judy's seasons are The People's Court and Divorce Court—both of which have suffered cancellation(s) and gone through multiple judges or arbitrators, whereas Judge Judy has not. Thus, Judge Judy boasts the longest individual production life of any court show. When asked why her court show has so much longevity while most other court shows do not, in the May 3, 2013, Entertainment Tonight interview, Sheindlin answered: I think people are comfortable knowing my perspective—because I think if you try as a judge/television personality to do this kind of job and keep your perspectives, your personal perspectives, a secret, you're not being honest. And I think that the American viewing audience can tell when somebody's not being honest—when somebody's peeing on their leg and telling them it's raining. I think part of the reason I was selected to do this job was because I don't filter myself very well. But I was never a great filter of myself even when I sat on the bench in New York. Now sometimes that got you into a little bit of hot water; here they seem to like it. Fortunately for me, I don't have to act. This is it. And if you annoy me, or if you lie to me, or if I feel as if you're trying to obfuscate the truth, you're going to get on my bad side. And that's a side that you don't want to be on.[34] On March 30, 2011, Sheindlin was admitted to the hospital after she fainted on the set of her show while handling a case. She was released the next day, and it was later learned that she suffered a mini-stroke.[36] Regarding her retirement, Sheindlin has stated that it is up to her viewers and when they tire of watching the program, which she believes will inevitably happen one day. As of the present, however, Sheindlin has stated that fans still seem to be interested and taking something out of the court show.[37] Sheindlin admits the court show is "seductive" and hard to give up. Sheindlin said, "I'm not tired. I still feel engaged by what I do, and I still have people who like to watch it."[13] Salary [ edit ] In 2005, Sheindlin's salary was US$15 million per year.[18] Her net worth at the beginning of 2007 was $95 million, and she ranked #13 on the Forbes top 20 richest women in entertainment.[38] In July 2010 when Sheindlin's contract was renewed, her salary increased to $45 million per year. It was later reported in October 2013 that Sheindlin is the highest-paid TV star, earning $47 million per year for Judge Judy, which translates into just over $900,000 per workday (she works 52 days per year).[39] According to Forbes, Sheindlin earned $147 million, pretax, in 2017.[40] Other media appearances [ edit ] Since the success of Sheindlin's courtroom series, she has been interviewed on talk and cable news broadcasts over the course of her career. These talk and cable news programs include Entertainment Tonight, The Wendy Williams Show,[41] Katie (numerous appearances),[42] Larry King Live (numerous appearances),[43] The View (numerous appearances),[44] Donny & Marie,[45] The Talk,[46] The Tonight Show, Dateline NBC, 20/20, etc.[47] On October 17, 1998, Sheindlin made a surprise guest appearance on Saturday Night Live, comedically interrupting one of Cheri Oteri's regular parodies of her presiding on Judge Judy.[48] Also as a result of her Judge Judy show stardom, she served as a judge for the 1999 Miss America pageant.[41] Early on in her celebrity on February 21, 2000, the Biography program aired a documentary film on Sheindlin, "Judge Judy: Sitting in Judgment" (later released on home video). This 60-minute documentary captured Sheindlin's entire life story (dating back to her childhood), legal career, authoring career, entertainment career, etc. The special also featured input from those closest to Sheindlin and those who knew her best.[49][50] On December 23, 2008, Sheindlin shared about her life on Shatner's Raw Nerve, in which she was interviewed by William Shatner.[51] A year later in December 2009, Sheindlin again told the story of her life, legal career, authoring career, and entertainment courtroom career from an updated perspective in a two-hour interview for Archive of American Television.[52] In a free-wheeling 60-minute interview conducted by Katie Couric on September 17, 2013, for the 92nd Street Y, Sheindlin elaborated on previously-undisclosed fun facts of her life story and long career in the family court.[53][54] As confirmed in January 2014, a new court show conceived by Sheindlin titled Hot Bench debuted on September 15, 2014. The courtroom series features a panel of three judges debating and deciding on cases brought to their TV courtroom. Stated Sheindlin, "When my husband Jerry and I were in Ireland recently, we visited the courts and watched a three judge bench, which I found both fascinating and compelling. I immediately thought what a terrific and unique idea for a television program that brings the court genre to the next level. We have assembled three individuals with extremely varied backgrounds to serve as the judges. They are smart and talented, with terrific instincts and great chemistry, and are sure to create a hot bench." The panel of judges consist of New York State Supreme Court judge Patricia DiMango and Los Angeles attorneys Tanya Acker and Larry Bakman (Bakman has since been replaced on Hot Bench by Michael Corriero). As with Judge Judy, Hot Bench is executive-produced by Randy Douthit and produced by CBS Television Distribution.[55][56] Sheindlin originally desired the title of her personal courtroom series to be Hot Bench before producers ultimately settled on Judge Judy.[57][58][59] On August 31, 2016, it was reported that CBS has a scripted, semi-autobiographical drama series in the works based on the life of Sheindlin. The program title will be Her Honor (which was a proposed title for Sheindlin's court show along with Hot Bench). The show has been described as following the youngest judge in New York who, while proficient at handling family court cases, has a personal life that needs work. Executive producers of the program include Sheindlin herself, Chernuchin, Arnold Kopelson and Anne Kopelson. Chernuchin was a writer for the legal drama series Law & Order.[60][61][62] In 2017, Sheindlin created a game show called IWitness that debuted on July 10 and ran for 6 weeks. The game show puts the contestant's observational skills to the test, requiring them to view video clips and recall what they have witnessed faster than their competitors.[63] On September 17, 2017, Sheindlin appeared on the series premiere of Fox News Channel's Objectified hosted by Harvey Levin. The program's first episode took an inside look at Sheindlin's life.[64] The National Enquirer issued a formal apology in the September 2017 edition of their magazine for false statements, defaming Sheindlin as having cheated on her husband and suffering from Alzheimer's Disease along with brain damage. In addition, they apologized to her daughter Nicole Sheindlin for defaming her as having a jail record.[65] Sheindlin and her program appeared on a November 26, 2017 broadcast of Curb Your Enthusiasm, presiding over a sketch comedy court case with Larry David as the plaintiff. The pseudo-Judge Judy case took the appearance of an actual case from Sheindlin's program, taking place from the show's courtroom set with trademarked voice-over briefs, theme music and audience response.[66] In 2018 Sheindlin appeared as a guest on Norm Macdonald Has a Show on Netflix.[67] Publications [ edit ] Sheindlin has authored seven books. In 1995, Judge Sheindlin published her first book, Don't Pee On My Leg and Tell Me It's Raining, in which she offers her insight into how and why the family court fails in its mission to impact shattered families. Beauty Fades, Dumb Is Forever, her second book, was published in January 1999. A New York Times best seller, the book challenges women to be the best they can be. Her first children's book entitled, Win or Lose By How You Choose was published in 2000, followed by You Can't Judge A Book By Its Cover the next year. Both books were designed as tools to help parents interact with their children and teach fundamental moral values. Sheindlin's third book for adults, Keep It Simple, Stupid: You're Smarter Than You Look, also on the New York Times best seller list, published in 2000, shares her wisdom and opinions on solving everyday family squabbles.[68] Her career as an author began prior to her courtroom series. One of her more recent books, which hit shelves on April 25, 2013, was inspired by one of her advisory catch phrases encouraging romantic partners to be judicious with regards to domestic partnerships.[69] In September 2014, Sheindlin celebrated the opening of her 19th season by giving out her latest book, What Would Judy Say: Be the Hero of Your Own Story, for free. Sheindlin's seven books are as follows: Sheindlin, Judith (1996). Don't Pee on My Leg and Tell Me It's Raining . Harper Collins. ISBN 0-06-092794-1 . [9] Sheindlin, Judith (1999). Beauty Fades, Dumb Is Forever . Harper Paperbacks. ISBN 0-06-092991-X . [9] Sheindlin, Judith (2000). Keep It Simple, Stupid: You're Smarter Than You Look . Cliff Street Books. ISBN 0-06-019546-0 . [9] Sheindlin, Judith (2000). Win or Lose by How You Choose . Harper Collins. ISBN 0-06-028780-2 . [9] Sheindlin, Judith (2001). You're Smarter Than You Look: Uncomplicating Relationships in Complicated Times . Harper Paperbacks. ISBN 0-06-095376-4 . [70] Sheindlin, Judith (2013). What Would Judy Say? A Grown-Up Guide to Living Together with Benefits . CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. ISBN 1-4839-3167-6 . [69] Sheindlin, Judith (2014). What Would Judy Say: Be the Hero of Your Own Story. Website [ edit ] Sheindlin launched an advice-sharing website, Whatwouldjudysay.com, in May 2012. According to Sheindlin, the goal of the new website is to share her personal ideas and outlooks on life, have a forum to discuss a variety of different issues, and have a little fun.[71][72] Non-media projects and community work [ edit ] Sheindlin, along with her daughter Nicole Sheindlin, is the creator, director, and spokesperson for an alliance designed to nurture and strengthen women, entitled "Her Honor Mentoring". The program's mission is to provide a platform for young women to reach their full potential, strengthen their practical skills in order to realize a life full of promise, reinforce the importance of a college education, and ultimately enter a meaningful profession.[73][74] In September 2017, Sheindlin funded a space for public debate at the University of Southern California. The university said the series will bring together people from all different walks of life with differing views and perspectives, including leaders and students. Sheindlin stated that the free exchange of ideas by well-meaning people must be honored on all college campuses across America. Addressing the topic, Sheindlin stated, "When one searches for the truth, one should be armed with all available information. A closed mind is a dangerous thing." Willow Bay, dean of the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, said in a statement that schools have a responsibility to encourage civil dialogue. The donation, the amount of which was not disclosed, will also fund an endowment that will support Sheindlin Debate Fellows, which will run debate programs at USC.[75] Personal life [ edit ] In 1964, Blum married Ronald Levy, who later became a prosecutor in juvenile court. They moved to New York and had two children, Jamie and Adam,[2] and divorced in 1976 after 12 years of marriage.[2] Adam previously served as District Attorney of Putnam County. In 1977, she married Judge Jerry Sheindlin, who was an arbitrator on The People's Court from 1999 to 2001.[2] They divorced in 1990, partially as a result of the stress and struggles that Judy endured after her father's death that same year.[2] They remarried later that year. She has three stepchildren with Sheindlin: Gregory, Jonathan and Nicole, and 13 grandchildren.[2] Jonathan is a retinal surgeon,[76] and Greg and Nicole are lawyers. Nicole is the co-creator (along with her mother) of the Her Honor Mentoring program. Sheindlin owns homes in several states, including Connecticut,[77] New York,[78] Florida,[79] and Wyoming.[80] She commuted to Los Angeles every other week for two to four days to tape episodes of Judge Judy.[13][78] However, in May 2013, she bought a $10.7 million condominium in the Los Angeles suburb of Beverly Hills.[81] In 2018, Judy and her husband announced spending $9 million on the Bird House, a 9,700-square-foot property on 3.67 acres in Newport, Rhode Island that was owned by Dorrance Hill Hamilton.[82] Sheindlin holds honorary Doctor of Law degrees from Elizabethtown College and the University at Albany, SUNY.[68] Sheindlin is a registered Independent.[83] She is a supporter of same-sex marriage[44] and, although she has said that she is not a supporter of "big government", she believes that the issue of same-sex marriage should be handled at the federal level rather than on a state-by-state basis.[84] Sheindlin has stated that she is in favor of increasing requirements for gun ownership.[85] She prefers not to be labelled by political terms, and states that she is not registered with any political party. When asked about the 2012 presidential elections, Sheindlin stated that while she voted for President Barack Obama in 2008 (as well as voting for Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton respectively in 1980 and 1984, and 1992 and 1996), she did not care for either of the leading candidates in the 2012 United States presidential election.[86] Legal issues [ edit ] In March 2013, a lawsuit was filed against Sheindlin by Patric Jones, the estranged wife of Randy Douthit, executive producer of Judge Judy courtshow. Jones alleged Douthit and Sheindlin had conspired to permit Sheindlin to buy Christofle fine china and Marley cutlery owned by Jones. She said Sheindlin had paid Douthit $50,815 for the items without her knowledge to deprive her of her valuables,[87] and she sought $514,421 from Sheindlin. The suit was settled out of court after Sheindlin returned the tableware to Douthit, and Jones agreed to pay him $12,500 and have the tableware handed back to her.[88] On March 12, 2014, Sheindlin filed a lawsuit for the first time in her life. It was filed against Hartford, Connecticut personal injury lawyer John Haymond and his law firm. In the lawsuit, Sheindlin accused Haymond and his firm of using her television image without consent in advertisements that falsely suggested she endorsed him and his firm. Sheindlin's producer allegedly told the firm that use of her image is not permitted in March 2013, but ads continued to be produced. The lawsuit filed in federal court sought more than $75,000 in damages. Sheindlin said in her statement that any money she wins through the lawsuit will go toward college scholarships through the Her Honor Mentoring program. Sheindlin further stated, "Mr. Haymond is a lawyer and should know better. The unauthorized use of my name is outrageous and requires legal action."[89][90][91] Haymond later filed a countersuit for punitive damages and attorney's fees, alleging defamation of him and his firm by Sheindlin.[92] Haymond insisted that local affiliates asked him to appear in Judge Judy promos to promote Sheindlin for which he obliged.[93][94] On August 8, 2014, it was reported that the case between Sheindlin and Haymond settled out of court in a resolution that favored Sheindlin. Haymond will be donating money to Sheindlin's charity, Her Honor Mentoring.[95]

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Rob Lowe Shares Stories From Montecito Mudslide: ‘The Sadness, I Can’t Get Beyond It’ Rob Lowe is doing his part to help the devastation in Montecito, California. The 53-year-old actor appeared on Thursday’s The Ellen DeGeneres Show where he talked to his neighbor, DeGeneres, about the destruction in their California town. “It’s been a really difficult week. The sadness, I can’t get beyond it,” Lowe admitted. “I think people who live there, we kind of are holding onto each other,” DeGeneres, who has also spoken to neighbor Oprah Winfrey about the disaster on the show, said. There are 20 dead and three still missing in Montecito with 179 homes destroyed and more than 200 homes damaged. Lowe explained that his son, Matthew, stayed behind the night of the mudslide as they were only under voluntary evacuation. “I had a meeting out of town. At 4 o’clock in the morning, I got a FaceTime from Matthew panicking… fires everywhere because gas lines were rupturing. It was like Armageddon,” Lowe said. The actor believes that the reason the community suffered so many fatalities was due to confusion. “People who saw the fires, they woke up, went out to see what was going on and then were washed away. It was truly a perfect storm of bad events,” he explained. DeGeneres noted that she’s been told they have a mandatory evacuation in the area for possibly as long as March as they try to clean up the destruction. They also gave viewers two ways to donate to help with the cleanup – RedCrossMontecito.com and DeGeneres’ Montecito Disaster Relief GoFundMe page. Lowe has been actively involved with the community cleanup, inviting local firefighters to his house for dinner and posing with a group of rescue dogs. For more on the devastation in Montecito, watch Oprah’s footage below. RELATED CONTENT: Rob Lowe Slams Bella Thorne's Tweet About Santa Barbara Traffic Following Fatal Mudslides Ellen DeGeneres FaceTimes With Oprah Winfrey About Montecito Mudslides, Fights Back Tears Oprah Winfrey Shares Video of How California Mudslides Affected Her Home

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Police respond to Aaron Carter's home after suicide threat Aaron Carter has had some troubling times recently and unfortunately, he seems to not be coping. E! News is reporting that an anonymous call about a suicide threat involving Carter came into St. Petersburg, Fla. police department last night. E! News obtained police documents that state that police responded to the home at 10:01 p.m., however, they did not make contact with Carter. The documents also stated that the caller claims that Carter told a friend he was going to kill himself. When police arrived at Carter's house there was no answer at the door and they did not see anyone. This all comes after earlier concerns in the week for the welfare of Aaron. On Tuesday he was involved in a car incident, in which he broke his nose and totaled his car. Then on Wednesday, Carter was visited by the police three times at his home following an anonymous call that said Carter had recently tried to buy a gun and had also made threats of harm against others, including his family. We just really hope that Aaron gets the help he needs! WHERE TO GET HELP: If you are worried about your or someone else's mental health, the best place to get help is your GP or local mental health provider. However, if you or someone else is in danger or endangering others, call police immediately on 111. OR IF YOU NEED TO TALK TO SOMEONE ELSE: LIFELINE: 0800 543 354 (available 24/7) SUICIDE CRISIS HELPLINE: 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7) YOUTHLINE: 0800 376 633 NEED TO TALK? Free call or text 1737 (available 24/7) KIDSLINE: 0800 543 754 (available 24/7) WHATSUP: 0800 942 8787 (1pm to 11pm) DEPRESSION HELPLINE: 0800 111 757 (available 24/7) SAMARITANS: 0800 726 666

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Wendy Williams fainted on live TV, and it was terrifying Wendy Williams’s talk show took a terrifying turn on Tuesday morning when the host fainted on live TV. Williams, dressed in an elaborate Statue of Liberty costume, started introducing the show’s annual Halloween costume contest toward the end of the hour. “We do it every year, it’s always a lot of fun — let’s get started,” she said. Then you can see what happens next: Wendy Williams passed out during a live broadcast of her show after getting overheated in her costume #WendyWilliams pic.twitter.com/wPKU2Gwmsv — 24/7 Pop Culture (@247PopCulture) October 31, 2017 The clip flew around Twitter as startled viewers tried to figure out what happened. After the sudden commercial break, Williams was back and alert, and still in her costume. “That was not a stunt,” she told her audience. “I was overheated in my costume, I did pass out. But you know what? I’m a champ, and I’m back.” The crowd cheered loudly. Williams proceeded to introduce the contest’s winners, Lily and Pablo, who were dressed as daytime TV sets — and everything proceeded as normal, except for one joke about the incident as the episode wrapped up: “Is that the end of the show? Was I passed out that long?” After the show aired, William’s spokesman, Ronn Torossian, released a statement: “Ms. Williams fainted on-air this morning. She is dehydrated and is on her way home for a good day and nite of sleep. She has been examined by medical professionals and is well. She is ok and will continue as shows as planned. She will address this on-air tomorrow. She has never missed a day of work and is looking forward on November 13th to her 1500th show.” Wendy Williams came back after commercial break. Said she overheated in her costume. pic.twitter.com/jccZaQ9oK2 — Baby Bye (@1BabyBye) October 31, 2017 Read more: Late-night TV hosts have a field day with Manafort’s indictment and Trump’s reaction David Letterman was the king of late-night TV. He doesn’t miss it for a second. The 10 late-night moments that defined the summer of 2017

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Netflix's New Releases Coming in August 2018 In August, Netflix will add a fresh batch of movies and television shows, including multiple comedy series and three new original documentaries. Original series coming to the streaming service include the dark high school comedy Insatiable and Disenchantment, a new animated series from The Simpsons creator Matt Groening. In terms of Netflix films arriving next month, Kristen Bell and Kelsey Grammer play father and daughter in Like Father, out Aug. 3, and Lily James stars as a journalist in the World War II-set The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, coming Aug. 10. The Jason Bateman drama series Ozark will also return with its sophomore season Aug. 31. Additionally, the latest season of TV shows from other networks — like NBC's Great News and The Good Place, and Freeform's Young and Hungry — will start streaming on Netflix for those who need to catch up. On the film side, the streamer is adding titles like Batman Begins, Clerks, Million Dollar Baby, No Reservations, Steel Magnolias, The Aviator, The Informant, Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, Princess Diaries 2 and No Country for Old Men. Missed this month? See Netflix's July new releases here. Read on for the complete list of August movie and TV show additions.

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Robert Pattinson Misses FKA Twigs After Seeing Her New Apple Commercial: He Still Loves Her Robert Pattinson is NOT over his ex-fiancee FKA Twigs, and we’ve got EXCLUSIVE details on why he still thinks about her. Ladies, it’s time to take notes! The best way to get back at an ex-boyfriend is to look amazing. FKA Twigs, 30, latest Apple commercial (promoting the HomePod) has her ex-lover Robert Pattison, 31, reminiscing about the good old days. “He loves her very much still and seeing this commercial reminds him of how amazing she is. He sees her talent, he sees her smile, and watching it makes him happy since it such a time warp for him. It takes him back to when they were in a better place. It shows the best of everything about her. Now, will that lead him back to her? Never say never,” a source close to the Twilight star tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY. So sweet, right? For those of you who haven’t seen the commercial, Robert isn’t exaggerating. FKA looks absolutely stunning in the ad directed by Spike Jones. In the four-minute clip, the gorgeous singer shows off her enticing dance moves to the tune of “Till It’s Over” by Anderson .Paak. The HomePod transforms her room into a dance floor, and we can’t get enough. No wonder Robert is so smitten. FKA’s commercial also marks her return to the spotlight. Since their breakup in 2017, FKA has kept a pretty low profile, and hasn’t put out any music. So, this is definitely the Friday pick-me-up we didn’t know we needed. Plus, just like Robert, we can’t help but take a trip down memory lane. Robert and FKA were together for a little two years before deciding to call it quits. We certainly thought they were in it for the long hall as they had plans to get married. Unfortunately, their busy schedules caused them to breakup. Interestingly, right after their split, a source told The Sun, “with so much history between them, though, there are strong feelings there.” And, it’s clear those strong feelings are still alive today. Don’t be surprised if they reunite in the near future! We’d be here for it.

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RHOBH’s Erika Girardi Admits She Left A Lot Of Personal Details Out Of Her Book, Plus She Talks Real Housewives Sex Lives! Erika Girardi revealed tons of details about her childhood and her journey from Atlanta to Los Angeles in her new book, The Pretty Mess, but she didn’t reveal everything. During an interview with OUT magazine, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star explained that while she included many happy moments in her book, she didn’t want to get too deep into the hardships and her personal issues. “I left all the massive hard things out as I believe one should,” she admitted. According to Erika, 46, she believes everyone should keep certain things to themselves and said she didn’t want to allow her dark moments to bring down the vibe of her publication. “I don’t think anybody should know anyone’s whole, complete story because its no one’s but your own, whether you’re famous or not, some things are just [for] you,” she said. “The book is playful and meant to be fun and meant to make you smile.” In other Erika Girardi news, the reality star and pop star, who is also known as Erika Jayne, recently appeared on E!’s The Daily Pop where she opened up about the sex lives of her co-stars. “They don’t [talk about sex],” she told host Justin Sylvester. “I don’t know why because it’s not that big of a deal. Everybody’s doing it, all the time. I mean, we all got here. It’s funny how conservative [the other ladies appear] when you know they ain’t. Come on, now!” Although her co-stars may act prudish on the show, Erika suspects Lisa Vanderpump is actually a “closet freak.” “When I see Lisa’s constant sexual innuendos and jabs, I’m like, what’s really going on?” she joked. Earlier this year, Lisa spoke to Stassi Schroeder about her bedroom antics and seemingly confirmed Erika’s suspicions. “There’s nothing I haven’t tried,” Lisa told Stassi on Straight Up With Stassi. “Ken’s a very sexy man. Ken knows what he’s doing. Ken’s got it going on and he’s a very virile man. Very. Like a little too much!” Photo Credit: Instagram TELL US – THOUGHT ON ERIKA’S COMMENTS? DID YOU READ HER BOOK?

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Chris Pratt Is Our Generation Award Recipient 02:53 Red Carpet The Cast of 'IT' On The Red Carpet The cast of 'IT' talks with MTV News on film nominations, how big the film has turned out to be, and more!

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Girl Fight! Nasim Tells Megan She’s Full of S–t and Accuses Her of Cheating on Kyle on The Arrangement on The Arrangement Girl Fight! Nasim Tells Megan She’s Full of S–t and Accuses Her of Cheating on Kyle on The Arrangement on The Arrangement What better way to change your narrative than to create a new one? Kyle West ( Josh Henderson ) and Megan Morrison ( Christine Evangelista ) meet up with Xavier Hughes ( Ruffin Prentiss ) and his girlfriend, Nasim, in this clip from this week’s The Arrangement to do some damage control on the cheating rumors pla…. Read Full Article

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Law and Order: SVU’s Mariska Hargitay Pens Touching Tribute to Her Show Crew Law and Order: SVU’s Mariska Hargitay Pens Touching Tribute to Her Show Crew Law & Order: SVU’s Mariska Hargitay is paying tribute to her crew. The star and executive producer of NBC’s long-running police drama took to Instagram to mark the end of season 18… http://ift.tt/2rl7UKq

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Nina Dobrev hangs with ex Ian Somerhalder and wife Nikki Reed Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window) Nina Dobrev is making it clear that there’s no bad blood between her and ex-boyfriend Ian Somerhalder. “Can’t believe how time flies,” she captioned a photo with Somerhalder and his wife Nikki Reed on Tuesday, “Farewell dinner with team Somereed! So good catching up with these goofballs. All ❤” Dobrev, 28, and Somerhalder, 38, met on the set of TV’s “Vampire Diaries” in 2009 and dated for over three years, calling it quits in 2013. When Dobrev decided to leave the show in 2015, rumors spread that she was leaving because of her ex and his whirlwind romance with the “Twilight” actress. Reed also addressed the chatter on Tuesday. “For the last few years we thought addressing any baseless rumors with silence was the best way,” Reed wrote on Instagram, “So here’s to putting an end to all those fake stories of on set jealousy, betrayal, made-up-friendships lost & women hating women. Because at the end of the day, that’s what this is about: teaching girls that you have to hate other girls only breeds a generation of women who believe you have to hate other women. And that’s what these magazines, websites and blogs don’t understand. That is the harmful unintended consequence of their bulls–t stories and we have a moral responsibility to fix that. Let’s turn this page together, as we all walk into the next chapter peacefully.” Somerhalder and Reed began dating in 2014 and were engaged after just six months. The couple wed in April 2015. “They look happy and I am happy and so I don’t see why there should be a problem with that,” Dobrev said at the time, “The drama is in the media, it’s not with us.” Dobrev was back on set in Georgia to film the “Vampire Diaries” series finale. “This is my true final goodbye, as today I shot my last scene of the ‘Vampire Diaries’ forever,” she wrote on Instagram on Monday, “Coming back for the series finale has been a whirlwind of emotion, nostalgia, love, tears of joy and bittersweet endings. It feels like the beautiful closure we all needed, myself included, and I couldn’t have been happier to come home to be with my ‘TVD’ set family and friends.”

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Miranda Kerr Debuts Baby Bump at InStyle's Golden Globes After Party 2018! Miranda Kerr is putting her growing baby bump on full display! The 34-year-old model hit the red carpet at the InStyle & Warner Bros. Party held following the 2018 Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday evening (January 7) in Beverly Hills, Calif. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Miranda Kerr Miranda cradled her baby bump while wearing a black and gray leopard-print gown for the event. Miranda and husband Evan Spiegel announced back in November that they were expecting their first child together. FYI: Miranda is wearing a Balmain dress, Niwaka jewelry, and Giuseppe Zanotti while carrying a Jimmy Choo.

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Taylor Swift and Boyfriend Joe Alwyn Are 'Very Much in Love' One for the books! Taylor Swift and her boyfriend, Joe Alwyn, are “very much in love,” a source exclusively tells Us Weekly. “They have quite a low-key relationship, which Taylor likes,” the insider reveals. “It’s very normal, and no one really knows about it right now. They just work out, watch movies together and invite friends over. Taylor loves to cook and bake for him. They are still taking it slow.” It is unclear exactly when the “Look What You Made Me Do” singer, 27, and the British actor, 26, began dating, but their relationship first made headlines in May. Prior to Alwyn, she dated Tom Hiddleston from June to September 2016 and Calvin Harris from March 2015 to June 2016. The ultra private couple may finally be ready to make their public debut, though. “Expect to see them step out together really soon,” a source exclusively told Us in September. “It’s often been Taylor’s M.O. to be seen with a new guy first, have her new single drop and then announce her new album. But this time, she’s kept the guy private. And that’s pretty interesting. She really likes Joe.” The Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk actor is “supportive of her career choices,” the insider continued. “She’s very happy.” And Swift appears to be smitten too. She released her new single “Gorgeous” on Friday, October 20, and the song is packed with lyrics about love. “Ocean blue eyes, looking in mine / I feel like I might sink and drown and die,” she sings. “You’re so gorgeous.” Sign up now for the Us Weekly newsletter to get breaking celebrity news, hot pics and more delivered straight to your inbox! Want stories like these delivered straight to your phone? Download the Us Weekly iPhone app now!

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Thomas Rhett and Wife Lauren Adopt Baby Girl Willa Gray Akins Meet Willa Gray Akins! I can't believe our daughter is finally home?? Thank you to everyone who prayed every single day for this sweet girl pic.twitter.com/ykKFjI83wh — Thomas Rhett (@ThomasRhett) May 12, 2017 She’s here! Thomas Rhett and his wife, Lauren, announced on social media on Friday, May 12, that they’ve welcomed a daughter named Willa Gray Akins home from Uganda. “Meet Willa Gray Akins! I can’t believe our daughter is finally home ??,” the “T-Shirt” singer tweeted along with a family photo. “Thank you to everyone who prayed every single day for this sweet girl.” Thomas and Lauren, who is pregnant with their first biological child, decided to adopt after Lauren visited Uganda with charity 147 Million Orphans. At the time, she was having trouble getting pregnant. “Lauren had this amazing glow about her and it just felt like she was already our daughter in a weird way,” the singer told People magazine after seeing a photo of Lauren holding Willa when she was just a newborn on the trip. “‘I just blurted out, ‘We should bring her home.’” Lauren is due to bring another daughter home this August Sign up now for the Us Weekly newsletter to get breaking celebrity news, hot pics and more delivered straight to your inbox! Want stories like these delivered straight to your phone? Download the Us Weekly iPhone app now!

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'Total Bellas' Season 3 Premiere Offered Glimmers of Hope for John Cena & Nikki Bella (RECAP) Ever since Nikki Bella and John Cena announced they were ending their engagement, canceling the wedding and breaking up, WWE fans wondered what went wrong. The May 20 Season 3 premiere of E!'s Total Bellas began addressing that question and many others. The show started with Nikki and John settling into their new palatial residence in San Diego. Twin sister Brie Bella and Bryan Danielson (a.k.a. Daniel Bryan) are also settling back in California with their baby Birdie. The more Nikki (a.k.a. Auntie Coco) sees Birdie grow, she feels a connection and yearning to become a mom. John, whose career has never been hotter, remains steadfast against the idea of becoming a dad. It’s something Nikki began accepting, but she is hinting toward the opposite. By the way John was reacting even near Birdie it’s hard to picture him in the parental role. But if there is one thing John apparently can't get enough of is rugs. He loves those. Never question a rug man. It’s revealed that Nikki put her dream wedding plans on the back burner to make John happy with nuptials taking place in John’s hometown of West Newberry, Massachusetts. Brie is surprised sis would not do it in Napa Valley and Wine Country. To her, it’s another example of Nikki sacrificing so much for John. She shows her feelings more with the feeling Nikki walks on eggshells around John for fear he will change his mind about getting married. Nikki also doesn’t want to live through the nightmare of being Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City, left at the altar by Mr. Big. Then comes the “Downton Abbey” when Nikki’s family came over to see the new place. Discussion comes up about Brie and if she would return to the ring despite being a mom and all her other commitments. Earlier in the show the consummate businesswomen found it was hard to catch moments like Birdie’s first ride on the carousel and swim lessons while she is away at photo shoots or meetings. 10 WWE Couples Who Found Lasting Love & Marriage These Superstars of the ring put a ring on it and said, 'I do.' Sister-in-law Lola talked of being fulfilled being a mother to Vivienne. Cut to Nikki who appears uncomfortable by the topic as a reminder of what she is missing out on with a life with John. She revealed during the confessional interview that through the entire engagement thus far out of around six months, they’ve shared a bed really 30 to 40 days. Despite the fancy houses, Nikki feels alone. After watching Total Bellas there were signs pointing to the recent events. However, John and Nikki have not given up on each other while speaking about their relationship on the media trail. They were also spotted together the last few days in San Diego. Back to the dinner, we do see some change with John’s OCD nature. He allows the family to wear shoes indoors and didn’t freak out after Daniel spilled water all over his suit. Would he had been as cool if it was wine or landed on one of his beloved rugs? We don’t know, but he made it clear that the home was open and free of any rules. That’s some major progress. And maybe potential proof that John is willing to change and win Nikki back? Total Bellas, Sundays, 9/8c, E!

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Scientology Drama On Good Morning America – Katie Holmes Was “Terrified” Of Jenna Elfman! There is drama once again on Good Morning America, but this time it doesn’t involve Robin Roberts and Michael Strahan. According to new reports, when devoted Scientologist Jenna Elfman and Katie Holmes appeared on yesterday’s broadcast, Elfman had Holmes tremble in fear behind the cameras. “Jenna was doing the show live to promote her new ABC show,” one on-set source stated. “She was happy and charming and the audience loved her,” the insider added. However, despite all of that, it turns out that the other scheduled guest was not too happy to see her. Source: radar.com In fact, the source revealed that Katie, who was on the show to talk about her role as Jacqueline Kennedy was “terrified” backstage. “She was literally hiding from her and she seemed scared.” Not to mention, the staff even had to change Katie’s dressing room just because she wanted to be nowhere near the Scientologist. As fans may already know, in the past, Elfman was known for attacking those who left the faith. One former Scientologist revealed that the woman confronted her when she found out about the decision to leave Scientology and “It was one of the ugliest and nastiest things I’ve ever seen a human being do and to this day I just can’t stand her.” Besides, Katie Holmes was considered to be a suppressive person and shunned by the Scientology community after her divorce from Tom Cruise – the “messiah” of Scientology and the most iconic star involved with the cult. “Katie got out of the religion and knows everything, and she wants nothing to do with Scientology,” the insider explained about the awkward situation between the two guests on Good Morning America. Advertisement Fortunately, the producers and staff were able to “choreograph” everything in such a way that both stars could feel comfortable on the morning show.

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Tess Ward dumped Harry Styles because she 'still has feelings for an ex', apparently If you see people queueing around the block by Harry Styles's house today, it might be because the One Direction singer is in need of a shoulder to cry on following reports girlfriend Tess Ward ended their relationship. We'll join the back of that queue, shall we? According to The Sun, blogger and chef Tess called time on things with Harry earlier this week, citing still having feelings for her ex as the main reason. Getty Images "Harry and Tess haven’t seen each other for a number of weeks", their source explained. "They’re both constantly travelling the world. Tess [also] realised she still had feelings for her ex after splitting from him to date Harry and has apologised to him for her romance with the singer. "It will take a while for Tess to build back his trust but they have been getting on as normal. She was in London this week and met her ex straight away — they’ve been inseparable since." The poor little lamb. Still, there's probably a jazzy shirt or a metallic pair of boots around that'll cheer him up, right? David M Benett Getty Images The pair were first linked last month, when an insider revealed to The Sun that Harry and Tess were introduced my mutual friends, and he quickly became "besotted" with her. "As soon as Harry met Tess there was an instant spark between them", they explained. "They really bonded over their mutual love of quirky fashion and food – and things turned romantic quickly. "They've been on a number of dates while Harry has been in London and he's already introduced Tess to some of his close friends including his personal stylist Lou Teasdale. "This really seems different to Harry's past relationships as Harry genuinely is besotted with Tess and doesn't want to risk messing this one up." Getty Images Poor Harry. If he wants to watch Bridget Jones and eat Ben & Jerry's, he knows where we are.

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Jessica Simpson Jessica Ann Johnson (née Simpson; born July 10, 1980)[3] is an American singer, actress, and fashion designer. Simpson signed a recording contract with Columbia Records when she was sixteen, and released her debut studio album Sweet Kisses in 1999. It sold over four million copies worldwide, and spawned the top three song "I Wanna Love You Forever" (1999). Hoping to achieve further success with her second album, Simpson adopted a more mature image for the release of Irresistible (2001). The album's title track, which served as the lead single, became her second top twenty entry on the Billboard Hot 100. The album itself earned a gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Simpson married singer Nick Lachey on October 26, 2002 after four years of dating. The couple starred in the reality television series Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica (2003–2005) on MTV, chronicling their marriage and careers. The show became a pop culture phenomenon and made Simpson and her husband household names. The marriage did not last, however, and by November 2005 Simpson and Lachey confirmed they were separating; Simpson filed for divorce the following month citing irreconcilable differences. Her third studio album, In This Skin (2003), became her most successful album to date and sold over seven million copies. The album was aided in part due to the success of the single "With You" (2003), which topped the Mainstream Top 40 chart. She later released a Christmas themed album, ReJoyce: The Christmas Album (2004), which earned a gold certification from the RIAA. She made her film debut as Daisy Duke in the film adaption of The Dukes of Hazzard (2005); it was commercially successful, though received a negative critical reaction. She also recorded the song "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" (2005) for the film, which went on to become her fourth top twenty song on the Billboard Hot 100. To date, Simpson has sold over 30 million albums worldwide. Aside from her musical pursuits, she launched The Jessica Simpson Collection in 2005, a fashion line of clothing and other items. The brand has gone on to earn over $1 billion in revenue, and is regarded as one of the most successful celebrity founded brands ever.[4] Her fifth studio album, A Public Affair (2006), saw a decline in sales for Simpson. She later starred in the romantic comedy Employee of the Month (2006). With the release of her sixth studio album Do You Know, Simpson moved into the country music genre. While the project was met harshly by critics, it debuted at Number One on the Top Country Albums chart. Simpson went on to star in the reality television series The Price of Beauty (2010), and was a judge on two seasons of Fashion Star (2012–2013). She is married to Eric Johnson and the couple have three children. Life and career [ edit ] 1980–1998: Childhood and career beginnings [ edit ] Jessica Ann Simpson was born in Abilene, Texas.[5] She is the first child of Tina Ann Simpson (née Drew), a homemaker,[6] and Joseph "Joe" Simpson, a psychologist and Baptist youth minister.[7] Simpson's parents married in 1978; they divorced in 2013.[8][9][10][11] Simpson has stated that she grew up in Dallas and Waco, but her parents now live in McGregor, Texas.[12] Simpson is the first child of the couple; she has a younger sister, Ashlee Simpson.[13] In her preteens she briefly attended Amelia Middle School when living in the midwest while her father did outreach in Cincinnati, Ohio. After moving back to Texas 20 months later, she attended J. J. Pearce High School in her teenage years, though she had to drop out in 1997 as her career began to take off; a year later she later earned her GED via distance learning through Texas Tech High School.[14][15][16] Being a daughter of a minister, Simpson was raised with a strong Christian faith. She was given a purity ring by her father when she was twelve years old.[17] Jessica and her family moved frequently due to her father's job, though they remained in Texas for the most part, they did live in the midwest for a few years.[18] Her father would often take in unwed mothers for periods of time to provide them shelter.[18] She began singing in the church choir as a child. When she was eleven, she realized she hoped to achieve success as a singer while at a church retreat.[18] Simpson auditioned for The Mickey Mouse Club at the age of twelve, auditioning with a performance of "Amazing Grace" and dancing to "Ice Ice Baby" (1990).[18] She advanced through multiple rounds, eventually being a semi-finalist for the show alongside artists such as Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and Justin Timberlake.[18] Simpson claimed that she became nervous about her final audition after seeing Aguilera perform, and she ultimately was not selected for the show.[18] Simpson resumed performing in her church choir, eventually being discovered by the head of a Christian music label.[18] He initially asked her for an audition, and immediately signed her after she performed "I Will Always Love You" (1973) by Dolly Parton.[18] She began working on her debut album with Proclaim Records, and began touring to promote the project.[18] Jessica's father later claimed that she had to quit touring as the size of her breasts led to her being deemed too "sexual" for the genre.[18] Her debut album, Jessica, remained unreleased after Proclaim Records went bankrupt; despite this, her grandmother did personally fund a limited pressing of the album.[19][20] Shortly after this, Simpson landed several auditions as Jessica was sent to numerous labels and producers.[18] She ultimately caught the attention of Tommy Mottola, then-husband of Mariah Carey and the head of Columbia Records.[18] He went on to sign her to the label, claiming "She had a great little look and a great attitude, a fresh new face, and something a bit different than Britney and all of them; she could actually sing."[18] Simpson began working on her debut album in Orlando, Florida.[18] Mottola hoped to market Simpson as a contrast to Spears and Aguilera, both of whom had launched successful careers focused on dancing and sexuality.[18] While working on her musical debut, Simpson enlisted her father Joe as her manager; her mother became her stylist.[21] While at a Christmas party in 1998, Simpson met 98 Degrees singer Nick Lachey, and the two began a romantic relationship; Lachey claimed that he left the party and proclaimed to his mother that he would marry Simpson some day.[18] 1999–2001: Breakthrough with early musical releases [ edit ] Simpson in January 2001. Simpson began working on her debut studio album in 1998. Mottola wanted Simpson to embrace an "anti-sex appeal" image while promoting the record, as a contrast to highly successful artists Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera.[22] He believed the image would make Simpson more "relatable" to listeners, therefore aiding in sales.[22] Simpson went on to announce her plans to remain abstinent until marriage as a result of Mottola's decision.[23] Her debut single, "I Wanna Love You Forever" (1999), was released on September 28.[24][25] The single became a success in numerous territories, most notably reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.[26] The song earned a platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales exceeding one million copies in the country.[27] The album had some success in other territories as well, most notably in several European countries.[28][29] Simpson's debut studio album, Sweet Kisses (1999), was released on November 23.[30] The album sold 65,000 copies in its first week of release, debuting at number sixty-five on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States.[31] To promote the record, "Where You Are" (2000) was released as the second single from the album; Simpson's boyfriend Nick Lachey was featured on the track.[32] "I Think I'm in Love with You" (2000) served as the album's third and final single, and achieved success in territories such as the United States.[33] With the success of the album's third single, Sweet Kisses rose to a new peak of number twenty-five on the Billboard 200 in August 2000.[33] The album sold over two million copies in the United States, earning a double platinum certification from the RIAA; it has sold over four million copies worldwide.[34] Simpson embarked on the Heat It Up Tour with her boyfriend's band, 98 Degrees, as their opening act to promote Sweet Kisses throughout 2000.[35] Work on her second album began in 2000, opting to record more "radio-friendly" and upbeat songs for the record.[36] During the recording of the album, Simpson adopted a more mature public image, a decision made by both Simpson and her record label in hopes to achieve the success of artists such as Spears.[36] While working on the record, Simpson ended her relationship with Lachey to focus on furthering her career; the two would later reconcile in September.[35] In a July 2001 interview with Coventry Newspapers, Simpson explained "I recorded [Sweet Kisses] when I was seventeen years old and I'm twenty-one [this month] so there is four years of growth involved."[37] Simpson released the record's title track, "Irresistible" (2001) as the lead single from the project in April.[38] The single received a generally mixed reaction from critics due to its sexual themes,[39] though went on to become her second top twenty hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.[40][41] Simpson released her second studio album, Irresistible (2001) in May.[42] The album sold 127,000 copies in the United States during its first week of release, debuting at number six on the Billboard 200 chart.[43] Though the album's first week sales were nearly double that of her previous effort, Irresistible failed to match the success of her debut album; the record earned a gold certification from the RIAA for sales of 500,000 copies.[34] "A Little Bit" (2001), the album's second and final single, failed to achieve much success. To promote the record, Simpson embarked as a co-headliner on the Total Request Live Tour (2001) alongside artists such as Destiny's Child and Nelly.[44][45] She later left the tour to launch her own DreamChaser Tour (2001), for which Simpson added choreography and backup dancers to her performances; the tour was cancelled following the September 11 attacks.[46] 2002–2005: Marriage to Nick Lachey and heightened success [ edit ] Simpson announced her engagement to Nick Lachey in February 2002,[47] with the two holding their wedding ceremony on October 26 in Austin, Texas.[48] Simpson began working on her third studio album in 2002. The album's lead single, "Sweetest Sin" (2003), lyrically dealt with the topic of Simpson losing her virginity to Lachey.[49] The song failed to achieve commercial success. Simpson's father pitched an idea to MTV about a reality show starring the couple, resulting in the creation of Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica.[50] The series initially focused on the marriage between Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley, though the two backed out, thus allowing Simpson and Lachey to replace them.[51] The show, which primarily focused on the couple's marriage and the recording of Simpson's third studio album, premiered on August 19, 2003.[52][53] The show instantly became a pop culture phenomenon, with Simpson's perceived "dumb blonde" antics on the show helping to make the couple a household name.[54][55] The series was a ratings success for MTV, and would air for three seasons until 2005.[55] Simpson's third studio album, In This Skin (2003), was released the day that Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica premiered, with the show serving as a promotional tool for the record. In This Skin debuted at number ten on the Billboard 200, selling 64,000 copies in its first week of release.[56] The album's opening numbers served as the lowest of Simpson's career at the time. In This Skin quickly declined the chart, and by January 2004 had sold just over 565,000 copies in the United States.[56] Simpson released "With You" (2003) as the second single from the album in October.[57] The single became a hit, reaching the top twenty of the Billboard Hot 100 and topping the Mainstream Top 40 chart based on radio airplay.[33] Simpson performed during the halftime show of the Super Bowl XXXVIII. She recorded new material for a re-release of In This Skin, which was released in March 2004.[58][59][60] The re-release dramatically aided in album sales; In This Skin went on to sell over four million copies in the United States.[61] Both "Take My Breath Away" (2004) and "Angels" (2004) were released as singles from the re-release.[62] Simpson and Lachey starred in the ABC special The Nick and Jessica Variety Hour in April, which featured guest appearances by celebrities such as Jewel and Mr. T, among others.[63] That same month, she launched her Jessica Simpson Desserts by Jessica Simpson cosmetics line along with Randi Shinder; all of the products in the line were edible.[64] Simpson embarked on her Reality Tour (2004) throughout North America beginning in June; the tour was a financial success, and ended in October.[65] During this time, Simpson and her husband began making guest appearances on The Ashlee Simpson Show, chronicling the start of Jessica's sister's music career.[66] Simpson's fourth studio album, a collection of Christmas themed songs titled ReJoyce: The Christmas Album (2004), was released on November 23.[67] The album reached a peak of number fourteen on the Billboard 200, and was certified gold by the RIAA for sales exceeding 500,000 copies.[68] In February 2005, Simpson and Shinder launched the Dessert Treats edible cosmetics line, similar to their prior line but targeted towards a younger audience. Both lines were cancelled following a string of lawsuits.[69] Simpson performed "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the Indy 500 in 2005.[70] Simpson launched The Jessica Simpson Collection in 2005, initially partnering with Tarrant Apparel Group to release the Princy and JS by Jessica Simpson clothing lines.[71] The company has continued to grow throughout the years, and in 2014 was reported to earn $1 billion in annual sales.[72] Simpson made her film debut as Daisy Duke in the film adaption of The Dukes of Hazzard (2005).[73] The film was met with generally negative reviews from film critics, though went on to gross over $111 million worldwide.[74] Simpson recorded the song "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'" (2005) to promote the film; it both samples and shares the title of a Nancy Sinatra song.[75] The song entered the top twenty of the Billboard Hot 100, becoming one Simpson's most successful singles to date.[76] The music video, which featured Simpson in character as Daisy Duke, was controversial for featuring Simpson in "revealing" outfits and washing the General Lee car in her bikini.[77] The controversy resulted in the music video being banned in some countries.[78] In November 2005, Simpson and Lachey announced they were separating.[79] Simpson filed for divorce in December 2005, citing "irreconcilable differences."[80] Their divorce was publicized worldwide and was finalized on June 30, 2006.[81] She reportedly had to pay Lachey $12 million in their divorce as she didn’t sign a pre-nup before they wed.[82] In a 2015 interview, Simpson called her marriage to Lachey her "biggest financial mistake".[82] 2006–2009: A Public Affair, movies and Do You Know [ edit ] Simpson dated singer-songwriter John Mayer on and off for almost a year from August 2006, nine months after she split from her then husband Nick Lachey.[83] Simpson began working on her fifth studio album in 2005. It was confirmed in March 2006 that she had parted ways with Columbia Records, whom she had been with since the launch of her career, and had signed a new recording contract with Epic Records.[84] Simpson and stylist Ken Pavés launched a line of hair and beauty products on the Home Shopping Network in 2006.[85] Simpson released her new single, "A Public Affair" (2006) on June 29.[86] The song entered the top twenty of the Billboard Hot 100, and earned a gold certification from the RIAA for sales exceeding 500,000 copies in the United States.[34] The single, an upbeat breakup song, was released the day before her divorce from Lachey was finalized.[86] The song most notably entered the top ten of the iTunes Store at the same time as her sister's single "Invisible" (2006), marking the first time that two siblings had appeared simultaneously in the store's top ten.[87] Maxim with herself on the cover Simpson holding the July 2006 issue ofwith herself on the cover Her fifth studio album, A Public Affair (2006), debuted at number five on the Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 101,000 copies.[33] The album failed to match the success of In This Skin (2003), selling just over 500,000 copies in the United States.[34] The empowerment anthem "I Belong to Me" (2006), which served as the album's second and final single, failed to achieve commercial success.[88] Simpson starred alongside Dane Cook and Dax Shepard in the comedy film Employee of the Month (2006), released that October.[89] The film was met with a negative critical reaction, and failed to have commercial success.[90] Simpson performed a cover of the Dolly Parton song "9 to 5" (1980) as a tribute to the artist at the Kennedy Center Awards in December 2006. The performance was met with harsh criticism after Simpson forgot the lyrics to the song; she was given a chance to redo the song for the cameras, though her performance was ultimately cut from the broadcast.[91][92] The underperformance of both Simpson's fifth studio album and her second film was noted by critics, as her sister Ashlee experienced a similar decline in success.[93] In November 2007, Simpson began dating Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo. The relationship was controversial among fans of the Cowboys, who blamed Simpson for Romo's poor performance in games after the pair got together. Some fans dubbed Simpson "Yoko Romo," a reference to Yoko Ono who is widely believed to have been the cause of the split of The Beatles.[94] Then-president George W. Bush even commented on the pair's relationship, implying that Simpson was to blame for Romo's lackluster performances.[95] Simpson and Romo were reported to have ended their relationship in July 2009.[96] Simpson appeared alongside Luke Wilson in the film Blonde Ambition (2007); it had a limited release in Texas before being released on home media.[97] She also starred in the direct-to-video film Private Valentine: Blonde & Dangerous (2008), portraying an actress that later joins the military. The film was met with an overwhelmingly negative reaction upon its release.[98] Simpson teamed up with Parlux Fragrances to launch her first scent, Fancy, in 2008. The fragrance was met with a positive commercial reaction.[99] Simpson began working on her sixth studio album in 2007, with her father claiming that she was experimenting with country music for the record.[100] Simpson claimed to have grown up around country music, and wanted to "give something back."[101] She released "Come On Over" (2008) as the project's lead single on June 20.[102] The song debuted at number forty-one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, making it the highest debut for an artist's first entry on that chart.[103] Do You Know (2008) was released on September 9.[104] The project sold 65,000 copies in its first week of release, debuting at number four on the Billboard 200 chart.[105] The album was deemed a commercial flop, only appearing for nine weeks on the Billboard 200 and selling just over 200,000 copies in the United States as of 2012.[106] Simpson opened for country music group Rascal Flatts on their Bob That Head Tour (2009) from January to March 2009.[107] Simpson's attempt to transition into country music was met with a negative reaction. Most notably, Simpson was booed by the crowd following a performance at the Country Thunder Festival in Wisconsin.[108] 2010–present: Motherhood, second marriage, and focus on business ventures [ edit ] Simpson in October 2010. Simpson's VH1 documentary series, The Price of Beauty, began airing in March 2010. The series followed Simpson around the world, introducing viewers to the different perceptions of beauty in different cultures.[109][110][111] The premiere episode attracted one million viewers,[112][113] but Simpson revealed that the series would return in 2011 with a format change; these plans never came to fruition.[114] Simpson initially had plans to record her seventh studio album as her final release through Epic Records, though ultimately released the compilation album Playlist: The Very Best of Jessica Simpson (2010).[115] The album was released with no promotion and had little success. She later signed a new recording contract with eleveneleven and Primary Wave Music and began working on her Christmas themed seventh studio album.[116] Happy Christmas (2010) was released on November 22; it briefly appeared on the lower half of the Billboard 200 before falling off the chart.[117] Simpson began dating retired NFL tight end Eric Johnson in May 2010; the couple announced their engagement in November 2010.[118] Simpson appeared alongside Nicole Richie as a mentor on the NBC reality television series Fashion Star.[119] The series revolved around a group of designers who competed each week to create clothing; each week, one contestant was eliminated.[120] The series aired the second season in 2013, though was canceled afterward.[121] Following months of speculation, Simpson confirmed on Halloween of 2011 that she was pregnant with her first child.[122] Simpson signed a multimillion-dollar deal with Weight Watchers in 2012, vowing to use their diet plan to shed the weight gained during her pregnancy.[123][124] Simpson filmed television commercials for the company, with the first airing in September 2012.[125][126] Simpson gave birth to a daughter, Maxwell Drew Johnson, on May 1, 2012.[127][128][129] Simpson launched a maternity clothing line in 2012.[130] She later released a perfume, Vintage Bloom, which was inspired by motherhood.[131] Simpson confirmed in December 2012 that she was expecting a second child with Johnson.[132] Following the announcement, Weight Watchers announced that she would discontinue following the company's diet plan during her pregnancy.[133] Simpson gave birth to her son, Ace Knute Johnson, on June 30, 2013.[134] She launched a bedroom decor line including bedding and draperies offered in a romantic bohemian style, with floral patterns.[135] In August 2014, a signature fragrance was added.[136] Simpson and Johnson married in July 2014 in Montecito, California.[137] Simpson confirmed in 2015 that she would begin working on her album, as her contract with Primary Wave had officially ended.[138][139] Simpson is working with Linda Perry on the project, which she revealed in 2016.[140] In August 2015, Simpson was a host on the HSN channel while promoting her products. The sales were a success.[141] Simpson launched her Warm Up brand of workout clothing, available at retailers in the United States.[142] The brand was expanded in August 2016 to include trainers, with Simpson commenting that the line would become more of a focus for her in the future.[142] In September 2018, Simpson announced she was pregnant with her third child, a daughter.[143] She gave birth to their daughter, Birdie Mae Johnson, on March 19, 2019.[144] Musical style [ edit ] Simpson has listed Mariah Carey, Aretha Franklin, Sade, and Whitney Houston as influences on her music.[145] She attempted to launch her career as a Christian music singer, and at one point completed a self-titled album of Christian music.[18] When she signed with Columbia Records in 1998, she began working on an album of pop music.[18] Simpson has recorded songs with Christian themes in later years, including "Pray Out Loud" (2008).[146] The music found on her debut album primarily consisted of pop ballads, with the intention of showcasing Simpson's vocals.[147] Most notably, the album featured the power ballad "I Wanna Love You Forever" (1999).[148] The music found on her debut drew comparisons to Mariah Carey.[35] With the release of Irresistible (2001), Simpson recorded more upbeat songs, likening herself to artists such as Britney Spears.[149][150] Songs such as "Irresistible" and "A Little Bit" had more provocative lyrics in comparison to her previous release, with Simpson citing the age difference between the recording of the two albums as the main reason.[36] During the Total Request Live Tour (2001) and her DreamChaser Tour (2001), Simpson incorporated more choreography and backup dancers into her live performances.[151] Simpson initially began working on her third studio album in 2002, which was set to primarily be produced by rapper Missy Elliott.[152] The record later took on a new direction, which her then-husband Nick Lachey described as "organic" in comparison to her prior two albums.[153] Simpson also began co-writing her own songs for the record, something she had been nervous to do in the past.[153] The result was In This Skin (2003), a record that AllMusic said "stay[ed] within the contemporary dance-pop realm while inching toward the middle-of-the-road diva that she's always yearned to be."[35] Simpson worked with elements of country music with the release of "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'" (2005), recorded for Simpson's feature film debut The Dukes of Hazzard (2005).[154] She continued to experiment with the genre on the song "Push Your Tush" (2006). Numerous songs on her fifth studio album feature elements of dance and disco music, most notably "A Public Affair" and her cover of "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)".[155][156] Inspired by artists such as Faith Hill, Shania Twain and Martina McBride, Simpson recorded a country music album titled Do You Know (2008).[157] Throughout her career, Simpson has delved into other genres as well, releasing two Christmas-themed albums in 2004 and 2010.[158] Public image [ edit ] Simpson in May 2010. With the release of Sweet Kisses (1999), Simpson and her team marketed Simpson as "anti-sex appeal", as a contrast to artists such as Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera who had recently achieved success with their respective debut albums. The music found on her debut album mostly spoke on topics such as love, and Simpson announced that she would remain abstinent until marriage. Though the album sold four million copies worldwide, it failed to meet the expectations of Columbia Records; as a result, the label hoped to see Jessica mature her image for the release of her second album. Her image changed drastically for the record, with Simpson singing more promiscuous music and wearing provocative clothing. The change in her image garnered a negative reaction from critics, some of which felt that Simpson had "sold out" in an attempt to emulate the success of Spears.[159] Upon Simpson's rise to stardom with the success of Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica in 2003, Simpson was seen as a "ditzy blonde" based on her antics and comments on the show.[160][161][162] The show also revealed that Simpson had, in fact, waited until marriage to have sex; she recorded the song "Sweetest Sin" (2003) about losing her virginity to Lachey.[56] While Simpson continued to achieve further success, she became known as a sex symbol by the media.[163][164] Simpson was ranked at number fifty-three on the Maxim Hot 100 list in 2001.[165] She topped the list in 2004, ranked at the "hottest" female of the year.[166] Simpson was quoted as stating "It's nice to get the stamp of approval from the boys [...] it's way better than being number 101!"[167] The following year, she ranked in at number nine on the list.[168] In 2006, she appeared on the list at number eighteen.[169] Simpson was on the cover of the magazine that year as well.[170] Simpson's portrayal of Daisy Duke furthered her sex symbol image, most notably when she portrayed the character in her highly controversial "These Boots Are Made For Walkin" music video. Simpson appeared as the character in several television commercials for Pizza Hut airing during the Super Bowl in 2006 and 2007.[171] She also portrayed the character in adverts for DirecTV. Simpson's weight fluctuation continued to be covered by the media in the years following her portrayal of Daisy Duke, with discussion of how food allergies, new meal plans and fitness routines were having an impact on her physique.[172][173] Though the criticism carried into 2008 throughout her transition into country music,[174][175] it reached a peak in 2009.[176] Specifically, one particular outfit that consisted of jeans, a belt, and a sleeveless top was criticized by the media and deemed "unflattering" to Simpson's figure.[177][178] Simpson defended her weight gain, as did her sister, and claimed that she still felt "confident" in her skin.[179] The weight criticism continued following the birth of her two children, though Simpson has gained a large amount of weight recently in 2018.[180] Simpson is also a registered Republican.[181] She endorsed George W. Bush during his presidential campaign in 2004,[182] though cancelled an appearance at a 2006 Republican fundraiser as she felt it was not "appropriate".[183] Though a Republican, Simpson has praised former First Lady Michelle Obama during her time in office, stating, "She's such an incredible woman, and she's with such a powerful man...Everything she does she exudes confidence."[184] Philanthropy [ edit ] In April 2004, Simpson performed during the VH1's benefit concert Divas Live 2004 alongside Ashanti, Cyndi Lauper, Gladys Knight, Joss Stone and Patti LaBelle, in support of the Save the Music Foundation.[185] In May 2004, Simpson did a benefit concert to help the Skin Care Foundation.[186] In March 2007, Simpson donated a new Chrysler minivan to the Elim orphanage in Nuevo Laredo. Simpson won a Chrysler Crossfire sports car at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards, but exchanged the $50,000 luxury car for a minivan so she could help the orphanage.[187] Simpson is Soles4Souls's Ambassador where she participated in autographing shoes to donate the money from communities across the United States.[188] Simpson also works with Make A Wish Foundation.[189] Filmography [ edit ] Films [ edit ] Television [ edit ] Discography [ edit ] Tours [ edit ] See also [ edit ] References [ edit ]

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Raven-Symone to play Dre's gay sister on 'Black-ish' Image zoom Tommaso Boddi/WireImage Raven-Symoné has landed a guest-starring role on Black-ish, EW has learned exclusively. The actress/singer will play Rhonda, Dre’s (Anthony Anderson) gay sister, who is just as uncomfortable talking about her sexuality as Dre is. The two have a playful rivalry in which they jockey for position in their mother’s (recurring guest star Jenifer Lewis) rankings that are released every December. Yet, despite her closeness to Dre, she just won’t be the first one to bridge the sexuality gap between them. She’s happy to follow her older brother’s lead. The openly gay That’s So Raven alum, who recently appeared on Empire, will appear in an episode aptly titled “Please Don’t Ask, Please Don’t Tell,” which will air later this season. Black-ish airs Wednesdays at 9:30 p.m. ET on ABC.

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'Jay for President': Kendrick Lamar Gives JAY-Z a Shout-Out While Winning Best Rap Album And the winner is … Kendrick Lamar! The 30-year-old musician took home the Grammy for best rap album at Sunday’s ceremony for DAMN., beating out some of hip-hop’s biggest stars for the coveted honor. “This is a special award because of rap music — this is the thing that got me on the stage. This got me to tour all around the world, support my family,” he said in his acceptance speech. “Most important, it showed me the true definition of what being an artist was.” “From the jump, I thought it was about the accolades and the cars and the clothes, but it’s really about expressing yourself and putting that paint on the canvas for world to evolve — for the listener, the next generation after that,” he added. “Hip-hop has done that for me.” The rapper concluded his speech with a shout-out to eight-time 2018 nominee JAY-Z, “Jay for president!” JAY-Z gave a standing ovation for Kendrick’s win. Be sure to check out PEOPLE’s full Grammys coverage to get the latest news on music’s big night. Image zoom Kendrick Lamar TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty RELATED: Grammys 2018: Check Out the Complete Winners List! There was fierce competition this year. DAMN. beat out 4:44 (JAY-Z), Culture (Migos), Laila’s Wisdom (Rapsody) and Flower Boy (Tyler, the Creator). The win is extra special for K-Dot fans who watched as the lyricist’s To Pimp a Butterfly was snubbed in the album of the year category in 2016. Afterward, fans (im)patiently waited for his follow-up project and were not disappointed when Lamar, 30, dropped the 14-track masterpiece last April. “The initial goal was to make a hybrid of my first two commercial albums. That was our total focus, how to do that sonically, lyrically, through melody — and it came out exactly how I heard it in my head … It’s all pieces of me,” he told Rolling Stone last year. RELATED VIDEO: Here’s the List of Nominees for the 2018 Grammy Awards “Going from To Pimp a Butterfly to DAMN., that s— could have crashed and burned if it wasn’t executed right,” he added. The 60th annual Grammy Awards, hosted by James Corden, were broadcast live on CBS from Madison Square Garden in New York City.

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Real talk with Jessica Alba: Bedtime might be the most challenging part of having 3 kids When your youngest is almost seven, bringing home a new baby definitely shakes things up. Suddenly you're not only dealing with backpacks and after school schedules, but bottles and sleepless nights, too. Mom of three Jessica Alba has both school age children and a baby at home these days, and she tells Motherly the decision to add a third child to the family changed her family's dynamics in ways that are sometimes challenging, but mostly amazing. "We didn't plan the first two, they were more surprise and delight. The third one was the only one where we were actually like 'let's do this'," says the 37-year-old actress and Honest Company founder, who shares her three children, 10-year-old Honor, Haven (who will be 7 this month) and baby Hayes with her husband of 10 years, Cash Warren. Jessica Alba on Instagram: “This guy is #6months old -I know I’m like really late posting this gem but... #betterlatethannever #hayesalbawarren #mybigboy ... and…” "We just love having a family, we love our kids, and we felt like if we wanted to have one more, I was getting to an age where I was like, 'We're either doing this now or we're not going to do it,'" she tells Motherly, adding that experiencing motherhood for the third time has been a beautiful journey not just for her and Warren, but their daughters, too. "It's actually been really neat because he's brought us all together in a really sweet way. We all like gush over him as a family a lot," Alba explains. The girls spend a lot of time loving on their baby brother, but at their ages they've also got a lot going on outside the family, which is why Alba says the age gap worked out so nicely. "You know, when they're kids and they're like 7 and 10 they're pretty independent and they have sleepovers and they do their own thing, so it's nice to have a little baby that needs us," she says. Adding a third child to the mix obviously means that Alba and Warren's time is even more precious these days than it was before Hayes' arrival, and the couple has taken steps to make sure that each of their daughters gets a share of each parent's time. "Since we've had him Cash and I have made it a point to spend more one on one time with the girls, so I'll take one and he'll take one for an afternoon and we'll do a little lunch or go on a hike or have a picnic," Alba tells Motherly. "Basically our daughter, whichever one we have, they get to choose whatever they want and they have our undivided attention for that three hours. It's been really special bonding time. We don't do it every weekend but we try to do it at least once a month. And that's been something the kids have really looked forward to and really liked." Jessica Alba on Instagram: “Motherhood: it’s a doozy, isn’t it? Your world gets turned completely upside down. Everything you thought you knew about what was important…” Special time with mom and dad is the antidote to a busy bedtime routine, which Alba says has been the most challenging part of moving from two kids to three. "The baby, I cuddle him to sleep and then each girl wants to be cuddled to go to sleep and then they get jealous if I spend more time with one than the other one, and then they need water always, and then they need more water," she explains, "It's just like this endless cycle nightly." Some things (like dealing with the unquenchable thirst that so often affects children only at bedtime) don't get any easier the more kids you have, but other parts of parenting—like figuring out how to balance work schedules and baby schedules—have become a little easier for Alba over the years. She recalls that when the girls were babies she would just bring them to set with her when she was on acting jobs and they would hang in the trailer. The Honest Company was just getting going when her younger daughter, Haven, was a baby, so she joined Alba there, too. Now, it's Hayes' turn to be the office baby at the Honest Company. "I just cart them along and bring them along with me. It's kind of my way of doing it. I don't know if it's the right way, but it's kind of how I figured it out to try and get those moments in and still feel like I have a presence in their lives," she explains. "I get to bring him to work, and I have in my office a little playmat and a Pack N' Play. He can nap here, and we have a portable high chair." Owning your own baby-centric company certainly has its perks, not the least of which is having access to all your own products. The Honest Company is just launching a new, more absorbent diaper with new fall prints, and of course Hayes was the first baby to rock them. "I have been trying the diapers really since Hayes was born because we had them," says Alba, who says that, like her kids, the company has really grown over the last six years and the experience is noticeable in the new diaper designs. "They're awesome, when it comes to the softness you can really feel the difference." You might also like:

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Meghan Markle Will Break Royal Protocol and Give a Speech at Her Evening Wedding Reception The newly minted Duchess of Sussex is ready to address her people. Meghan Markle will give a speech at the evening reception Saturday celebrating her marriage to Prince Harry. Following months of speculation that the actress, 36, would break protocol and address guests on her wedding day, Kensington Palace confirmed that Markle will do exactly that at Frogmore House party on Saturday night. Approximately 200 friends and family members are expected to be present at the celebration hosted by Prince Charles. Get push notifications with news, features and more. “Ms. Markle will speak at the Evening Reception,” the palace confirmed. Harry spoke to attendees earlier at the lunch reception hosted by Queen Elizabeth at Windsor Castle’s St. George’s Hall. Watch our full special, Meghan and Harry – a Fairy-Tale Wedding, on PeopleTV, now available on PeopleTV.com and on your favorite streaming device. It’s the event of the year! Be sure to keep up with all of PEOPLE’s royal wedding coverage and don’t forget to check out everything you need to know about Meghan Markle’s perfect style. RELATED VIDEO: Harry and Meghan’s Love Story “It was very off-the-cuff, which was lovely,” a guest tells PEOPLE of the prince’s speech. “He promised that all the Americans wouldn’t steal the swords and said, ‘Please, when you leave, be quiet as you don’t want to wake the neighbors,’ which was quite fun.” The 33-year-old received massive cheers from the approximately 600 people in attendance Saturday when he mentioned “my wife and I” as he thanked all the guests. Ben Birchall/PA Wire “It was more than you would ever imagine it to be,” the guest adds. “It did feel like we were really part of their very special occasion. It just felt about the two of them, which was great.” Can’t get enough of PEOPLE’s Royals coverage? Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more! Harry’s dad, Prince Charles, also gave a speech at Saturday afternoon’s affair. “He ended it calling him, ‘My darling old Harry, I’m so happy for you,’ which was very sweet,” the guest continues, adding that Charles also commented on “how he’s really happy for them both.”

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Celebs Slam Donald Trump's Speech at Arizona Rally - Read Tweets! Celebs are outraged by Donald Trump‘s speech at his “Make America Great Again” rally in Arizona. The President of the United States held a campaign-style rally in Phoenix on Tuesday (August 22). Trump defended his response to the violence in Charlottesville and once again slammed the media. “What happened in Charlottesville strikes at the core of America. And tonight, this entire arena stands united against the thugs who perpetrate hatred and violence,” Trump said. “I strongly condemn neo-Nazis, white Supremacists and the KKK.” Trump also went through all three of his statements, but he omitted the “both sides” comments when reading the statements to the Arizona crowd. Read what celebs are saying about the speech below. He's sick. This speech is insane. He's insane. — josh groban (@joshgroban) August 23, 2017 trump u pathetic piece of human waste – god will never forgive u – neither will AMERICA – u lying sack of shit – fuck u and ur paid crowd — ROSIE (@Rosie) August 23, 2017 Not watching the rally, but I am confident this is an accurate tweet: What an unhinged racist bully. His IQ is so low! — Kumail Nanjiani (@kumailn) August 23, 2017 Click inside to read more tweets…

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Mariah Carey Addresses Most Notorious Rumors About Her Diva Behavior (Excerpt) Read more at: E! Online Wake Up To Breaking News! SUBMIT Two months, ago the 5-time Grammy winner went public with her years-long battle with bipolar II disorder for the first time. She was first diagnosed in 2001, but told The Guardian her struggles stem from an inability to accept her biracial identity as a child."It was a combination of being biracial and experiencing the darker side of life," she reflected. "My mom experienced a lot of racism as an opera singer because...

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Simone Biles shines on the field as honorary Houston Texans cheerleader can’t wait to cheer at my first game 🏈 GO HOUSTON TEXANS ‼️ pic.twitter.com/K4ijVE86ud — Simone Biles (@Simone_Biles) December 10, 2017 HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- In her cheerleading debut with the Houston Texans, gold medalist Simone Biles showed off her skills as an honorary member.The cheerleaders announced last month that Biles would become their first-ever honorary cheerleader at the game against the San Francisco 49ers To prepare for Biles' debut, the cheerleaders presented her with the squad's legendary red boots at practice.She also received her own locker.Prior to Sunday's game, Biles posted on Twitter about her excitement for the debut."Can't wait to cheer at my first game. Go Houston Texans!" she wrote.

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Here's What Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Will Eat at the Royal Reception The royal wedding reception is finally here, and Kensington Palace just confirmed what people can expect when the big shindig finally comes, including what food will be served at the reception. "All the staff are delighted to be involved on the day," head chef Mark Flanagan said. "We've even had old staff contacting us if we need some extra support." We dropped in on the Kitchens at Windsor Castle, who will shortly begin final preparations for the #RoyalWedding. Take a look behind the scenes with Royal Chef Mark Flanagan and his team: https://t.co/91PHLXKv3v pic.twitter.com/2W3w1IhQdh — Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 14, 2018 The menu will focus on food that can be eaten while standing up, instead of a formal sit-down dinner, and it will include the freshest produce available, the palace said. The castle will serve ~food bowls~ and canapés, so think trendy, not stuffy. It will include: Scottish Langoustines wrapped in smoked salmon with citrus crème fraiche, grilled english asparagus wrapped in cumbrian ham, garden pea panna cotta with quail eggs and lemon verbena, heritage tomato and basil tartare with balsamic pearls, poached free range chicken bound in a lightly spiced yoghurt with roasted apricot, croquette of confit windsor lamb, roasted vegetables and shallot jam and warm asparagus spears with mozzarella and sun-blush tomatoes. The bowls will include: Fricassee of Free Range Chicken with Morel Mushrooms and Young LeeksPea and Mint Risotto with Pea Shoots, Truffle Oil and Parmesan CrispsTen Hour Slow Roasted Windsor Pork Belly with Apple Compote and Crackling "Luckily the seasons have just fallen perfectly and that's become the main focus in the decision making of the menus. The couple have been very involved in every detail of it," Mark said. Meghan and Harry finalized their menu in March after multiple tastings at Windsor Castle. Getty Images Don't worry, there will be *tons* of dessert, including chocolate truffles, crème brûlée, biscuits with mango panna cotta topping and yellow macaroons. If someone could ship some of those truffles to the U.S. ASAP, it'd be much appreciated. TY! Follow Emma on Instagram.

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Heidi Montag talks baby struggles and 'timing' Heidi Montag has hinted at her struggle to get pregnant in a emotional video. The former The Hills star posted a clip congratulating her ex co-stars Lauren Conrad and Whitney Port, who are both expecting their first babies this year. And while she says that the news of their impending motherhood makes her 'excited' for the day she welcomes her own child, the blonde beauty admits the 'timing' hasn't been right for her to get pregnant. Scroll down for video 'Congratulations!': Heidi Montag Pratt opened up a bit about her desire to start a family and feeling discouragement as she congratulated two friends on their recent pregnancy announcements in a video posted to the Faithwire YouTube channel on Monday She explained on the Faithwire YouTube channel this week: 'It seems like 2017 is the year to get pregnant. First and foremost, a huge congratulations to my two former co-stars Lauren Conrad and Whitney Port, who are both expecting. 'I have been planning for my own family and I am very excited for them, and it stirs up excitement with what’s going to be coming up in my life hopefully soon too. And I think, on that note, it’s important to not compare [your life] to other people’s. 'Obviously I have been wanting children and I’m excited for it, but it hasn’t been the right timing for me. So I think in life it’s important for us to pray and prioritize God’s timing in our lives and not compare [our life] to other people’s. Because we’re all different and we all have different things going on.' Social media announcements: Both Lauren Conrad and Whitney Port opted to announce their big news via social media, with posts to their Instagram accounts; Lauren is seen here in Los Angeles on February 4 Baby on the way! Lauren, who is married to guitarist and vocalist William Tell, shared her story with this sonogram photo posted on New Year's Day Both Lauren and Whitney opted to announce their big news via social media, with posts to their Instagram accounts. Lauren, who is married to guitarist and vocalist William Tell, shared her story with a sonogram photo posted on New Year's Day, while Whitney, wife of producer Tim Rosenman, let the world know just this past Thursday. The latter shared a photo revealing her baby bump, taken by professional photographer Cole Moser. Baby makes two: Whitney, wife of producer Tim Rosenman, let the world know just this past Thursday with a photo of herself, bump out in all its glory Ready for more: Montag Pratt, who was married to Spencer Pratt, 33, in 2009, seemed to be very ready to start her family, even if accepting that she has to wait for now; seen here in a social media post from February 4 Montag Pratt, who was married to Spencer Pratt, 33, in 2009, seemed to be very ready to start her family, even if accepting that she has to wait for now. 'Obviously I have been wanting children and I’m excited for it, but it hasn’t been the right timing for me. So I think in life it’s important for us to pray and prioritize God’s timing in our lives and not compare [our life] to other people’s,' she reiterated. 'Because we’re all different and we all have different things going on.' Staying positive: Humbling herself, the Colorado native tried to end on a positive note, focusing on not losing hope Reality stars: Heidi is seen here with her husband, Spencer Pratt, in the UK on February 1 Humbling herself, the Colorado native tried to end on a positive note, focusing on not losing hope. 'It is easy for us to have resolutions and to want to be different people … [but] when that doesn’t happen, we easily get discouraged,' Heidi said. 'I think it’s important for us to continue to move forward and to forgive ourselves … and to keep those goals that we set.' The ladies, and sometimes Spencer, all appeared on MTV's The Hills together, from 2006 to 2010.

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Marc Anthony Net Worth Marc Anthony net worth: Marc Anthony is an American actor, singer, entrepreneur and producer who has a net worth of $80 million dollars. Marc Anthony is most probably most widely recognized for his music career. Marc is the highest selling salsa artist in history and has won numerous awards, including several Grammy Awards and Latin Grammy Awards. To date, Marc has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide. He was born Marco Antonio Muniz in New York City, New York, in 1968. His father Philipe Muniz was a musician and Anthony would join him in playing for friends and family. His mother Guillerminna was a housewife and mother of seven children, of which, Anthony was the youngest. Anthony was married to Dayanara Torres, a former Miss Universe, from 2000-2004. They have two sons together, Ryan Adrian and Cristian Marcus. He was then married to Jennifer Lopez for seven years. They are the parents of twins, Emme Maribel Muniz and Maximillian David Muniz. Anthony also has a daughter, Arianna, from a previous relationship. Outside of music, Marc has appeared in several popular movies including Hackers, Man on Fire, In the Time of Butterflies, The Substitute and more. He has also performed on stage in the musical, The Capeman, and has appeared on a couple of episodes of HawthoRNe on TNT. He is also an executive producer of HawthoRNe which ran from 2009-2011. Along with his acting career, Marc Anthony also performs as a recording artist and songwriter, as well as a backing vocalist for other artists, such as, Ann Marie, Menudo, Latin Rascals and others. He is known for his Latin style, salsa and freestyle. In 1993, Anthony released Otra Notra, a song sang in Spanish. He has also recorded many albums, such as, When the Night is Over, Todo a su Tiempo, Contra la Corriente, Libre, El Contante and more. After his recording of Contra la Corriente, Anthony did a television special on HBO, "Marc Anthony: The Concert from Madison Square Garden." His first single hit was Y Hubo Alguien, and was ranked as number one on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks Chart. At this time he was signed to RMM records, but, in 1999 he left RMM and for Sony. He and Jennifer Lopez recorded a duet on her album, "On the 6." In 2001, his album "Libre" became gold and was at the number one place on the Billboard Top Latin Albums Chart for fourteen weeks. In July 2018, Marc purchased a $19 million mansion in Florida. He also owns a multi-million dollar property in Tarzana, California.

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Donald Trump Does Not Wear “Adult Diapers,” Despite Speculation No, Donald Trump was not photographed wearing “adult diapers,” contrary to a purely speculative and distasteful report about the president of the United States. A certain webloid took the time to peddle this ridiculousness, and now Gossip Cop is going to take the time to call it out. There’s actually a rather big inaccuracy in […] IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.

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Princess Eugenie's Wedding Dress Compared to Kate and Meghan's Princess Eugenie kept her bridal look under wraps in the weeks leading up to her royal wedding to fiancé Jack Brooksbank. But the younger daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson‘s dress was finally revealed on Friday as she walked down the aisle of St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle wearing a custom Peter Pilotto gown. So how does her Peter Pilotto dress compare to her cousins’ Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle‘s gowns? Get push notifications with news, features and more. Getty; AP (2) Press Association via AP Images The 28-year-old royal cousin of Prince William and Prince Harry chose a long-sleeve, low-back design from the London-based label, which was founded in 2007 by Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos. YUI MOK/AFP/Getty Images The dress features a neckline that folds around the shoulders to a low back that drapes into a flowing full length train. The low back feature on the dress was at the request of Eugenie, who had surgery at 12 years old to correct her scoliosis. Press Association via AP Images “I think you can change the way beauty is, and you can show people your scars and I think it’s really special to stand up for that,” she told the U.K.’s This Morning. Pilotto and De Vos worked with Eugenie to research previous dresses worn by members of the royal family to identify the right silhouette for her wedding. James Gourley/REX/Shutterstock The fabric of her gown features a number of motifs that hold particularly special meaning to Eugenie. The symbols include a thistle for Scotland, to acknowledge her and Jack’s fondness for Balmoral, a shamrock for Ireland as a reflection of her maternal family, the York rose and ivy to represent the couple’s home. The only bit of information she revealed before her big day was that she wanted to pick a designer from her home country. “[The dress] is the one thing that I was really decisive about,” she told British Vogue. “As soon as we announced the wedding, I knew the designer, and the look, straight away. I never thought I’d be the one who knew exactly what I like, but I’ve been pretty on top of it.” RELATED VIDEO: Celebrity Guests Arrive at Princess Eugenie’s Wedding Unlike Kate and Meghan, however, Princes Eugenie chose not to wear a veil. For Kate’s 2011 wedding to Prince William, she stuck with a British-based designer too, wearing a custom Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen lace long-sleeve, V-neck gown. Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images But it was Meghan’s long-sleeved, unembellished gown that switched-up the British designer trend. U.K. designer Clare Waight Keller designed her custom creation, but for the brand, Givenchy, which is a French fashion house. Meghan Markle Can’t get enough of PEOPLE’s Royals coverage? Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more! All three royals opted for long-sleeves and more modest designs, then went with sexier more revealing designs for the reception. STEVE PARSONS/AFP/Getty Images; John Stillwell - WPA Pool/Getty Images Meghan wore a custom silk Stella McCartney evening dress in “lily white” featuring a high halter neck and sexy open back, while Kate changed into a white satin strapless evening gown with shrug for her reception. Princess Eugenie wore the Greville Emerald Kokoshnik Tiara, lent to her by the Queen. The tiara is made of brilliant and rose cut diamonds pavé set in platinum, with six emeralds on either side and was bequeathed by Mrs. Greville to Queen Elizabeth in 1942. Both Kate and Meghan also wore tiaras straight from the Queen’s jewelry vault. Kate wore the Cartier Halo tiara and Meghan wore the Queen Mary Diamond Bandeau.

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Lupita Nyong'o, Tiffany Haddish and More Stars Dazzle in Colorful Ensembles at Pre-Oscars Gala The Essence 11th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards Gala was filled with an array of colorful ensembles! Celebrating the leading ladies in Tinseltown at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel on Thursday, Lupita Nyong'o, Tiffany Haddish, Angela Bassett and more packed a punch in every shade of the rainbow. Nyong'o rocked a black-and-pink multi-patterned Ronald Van Der Kemp frock with a plunging neckline, and the Black Panther star wasn't the only one who opted for a rosy hue. Phillip Faraone/Getty Images Tina Knowles Lawson, La La Anthony and This Is Us star Susan Kelechi Watson showed off their curves in hot pink tones. Getty Images White was also a statement color, with Danai Gurira in a loose Loewe dress, Bassett in a stellar Yaniv Persy jumpsuit, and Sydelle Noel in a curve-hugging gown. Tessa Thompson also shimmered in a white and silver Ralph & Russo dress and, while Janelle Monae wore black, her chic LBD featured detailed white embroidery. Leon Bennett/Getty Images for Essence Randy Shropshire/Getty Images Looking red hot in bright cherry ensembles were Everything Everything star Amandla Stenberg, Star Trek: Discovery leading lady Sonequa Martin-Green and Parks and Recs actress Retta. Getty Images Bold hues was obviously a major theme of the luncheon, as shining bright in yellow were Orange Is the New Black star Adrienne C. Moore and Lila & Eva actresses Diarra Kilpatrick and Yolonda Ross. Getty Images There were a select few that opted for multi-color ensembles. Haddish arrived in a rainbow-inspired Alice + Olivia fringe creation, while Gabourey Sidibe looked picture perfect in a blue cocktail dress with splashes of orange. Insecure star Yvonne Orji dazzled in a mermaid-inspired sequin blazer over a black dress, plus Lena White looked sharp in a green-and-gold paisley suit. Getty Images ET chatted with Haddish at the event, where she got emotional over her breakthrough year and impact. Watch below for more. RELATED CONTENT: Tiffany Haddish Dishes on Future Goals -- Which Include a Date With a ‘Black Panther’ Star! (Exclusive) Lupita Nyong'o and Viola Davis to Star as Mother-Daughter Warriors in 'The Woman King' Lupita Nyong'o's Best 'Black Panther' Fashion Looks Related Gallery

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Chris Pratt, Anna Faris: Why Jennifer Lawrence and other stars are blamed for Hollywood splits Sadly, Chris Pratt and Ana Faris are legally separating after 8 years of marriage. Chris himself broke the news directly to his fans via Facebook late last night. Fans pretty much flipped out in sadness over this news. They also noted a possible reason for their split - an affair with another hollywood actress. Were you surprised by this adorable couple separating, and do you think Jennifer Lawrence had anything to do with it? Let us know in the comments below. IT’S the role no actor wants — the one right before a huge celebrity break-up that inevitably leads to thousands of fans looking for someone to blame. And, whether the rumours are real or false, it doesn’t stop the wrath of fans and tabloids alike speculating who or what led to the split. Here’s the stars who unwittingly became collateral damage from celebrity break-ups — purely because of a role they took. PASSENGERS The world is still recovering from Chris Pratt and Anna Faris’ separation announcement this week and, like most celebrity break-ups, the search has been on for someone to blame. Jennifer Lawrence unfortunately became that exact person after Faris responded to cheating rumours between her then-husband and the actress in 2015 after they starred together in Passengers. “[That] stung a little bit harder than I thought it would,” Faris told Us Weekly in August, 2015. “I had always kind of believed that part of the rumours of celebrity couples were sort of true because they had never been part of my life. I was like, ‘Oh, maybe there’s a kernel of truth to that.’ It’s been a little devastating because for us, it’s like, ‘What the heck?’” the then-38-year-old actress said. “This has been blindsiding to us. We have an incredible relationship. It has been weirdly stinging,” she added. ALLIED Midway through the promotion tour for Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard’s 2017 movie Allied, Pitt’s marriage to Angelina Jolie — one of the most high profile in Hollywood — abruptly came to an end. The French actress was immediately in the firing line following Jolie’s decision to file for divorce — a rumour Cotillard quickly shut down. “This is going to be my first and only reaction to the whirlwind news that broke 24 hours ago and that I was swept up into. I am not used to commenting on things like this nor taking them seriously but as this situation is spiralling and affecting people I love, I have to speak up,” she began. The actress went on to slam the rumours she was “the other woman”, instead revealing she was pregnant with her and her partner’s second child. “Firstly, many years ago, I met the man of my life, father of our son and of the baby we are expecting. He is my love, my best friend, the only one that I need. Secondly to those who have indicated that I am devastated, I am very well thank you.” Cotillard has been with partner French actor and director Guillaume Canet since 2007 and he also came to her defence on Instagram, slamming the “venal stupidity” of the rumours and urged people to stop “constantly coming out with s**t”. And while these two might be completely fake, there’s obviously precedent for the blaming, and here’s a few reasons why fans go into a frenzy if couples break up immediately after shooting a movie. MR & MRS SMITH If there’s one movie everyone knows as the one that ended a relationship, it’s Mr and Mrs Smith. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s on-screen chemistry seemed a little too realistic and Jennifer Aniston’s abrupt separation from Pitt the same year the movie was filmed seemed to confirm everyone’s suspicions. Announcing their split in January 2005, the Hollywood golden couple finalised their divorce by October the same year. Three months later Jolie confirmed to PEOPLE she was pregnant with her and Pitt’s first child. Pitt and Jolie have both confirmed they fell in love while making the 2005 movie with Jolie telling the New York Times, “not a lot of people get to see a movie where their parents fell in love”. Sadly it’s all over now with Jolie filing for divorce in September 2016. VANILLA SKY When people used to think of Hollywood golden couples, the top of the list was always Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. But a month before filming wrapped on Cruise’s 2001 film Vanilla Sky, the actor filed for divorce from his wife, not long after they’d celebrated their 10 year wedding anniversary. While the couple’s publicists eventually said the separation was mutual, blame fell on Cruise’s Vanilla Sky co-star Penelope Cruz. The pair started dating not long after Vanilla Sky hit cinemas but, after three years together their relationship ran its course and they ended things in 2004. Kidman and Cruz went on to star together in the 2009 movie Nine and have been good friends ever since. PROOF OF LIFE Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid were picture perfect for nine years — right up until the actress met Russell Crowe on the set of the 2000 movie Proof Of Life. It was always rumoured in tabloids the couple had a brief affair during filming and Quaid and Ryan later divorced. Ryan copped most of the heat for the end of their marriage. And in an interview with InStyle in 2008, the actress acknowledged the rumours and claimed her ex-husband had been unfaithful during their time together. “It was a great story,” she told the publication. “But what wasn’t in the story was the reality of my marriage for nine years. Dennis was not faithful to me for a very long time, and that was very painful. I found out more about that after I was divorced.” Talking about Crowe, she said: “I think he took a big hit. But Russell didn’t break up the marriage. He was definitely there at the end, but it wasn’t his fault. I was a mess. I hurt him too at the end. I couldn’t be in another long relationship, it wasn’t the time for that. So I got out.” “My time as a scarlet woman was really interesting. As painful as it was, it was also incredible liberating. Now I was utterly free. I didn’t have to care about what people thought.” DREAM HOUSE Rachel Weisz and Daniel Craig had been friends for years before starring in the 2011 movie Dream House but clearly acting as husband and wife on-screen led to something more. Both stars of the movie left their respective partners almost immediately after filming ended with Craig ending his five-year engagement with producer Satsuki Mitchell and Weisz ending her nine-year relationship with director Darren Aronofsky. Less than six months of dating, Craig and Weisz married in June, 2011 — a wedding that didn’t sit well with their former partners. Mitchell’s father Christopher spoke to the Daily Mailweeks after the wedding, claiming his daughter was “absolutely bewildered” at their marriage. “We heard about it like everyone else, by reading the newspapers. She doesn’t mention his name now and tells me off if I do,” he told the publication. Weisz was also slated to star in Aronofsky’s biopic of Jackie Kennedy not long after Dream House but she was instead dropped from the movie and replaced by Natalie Portman who went on to score an Oscar nomination for her role. Aronofsky has been dating Jennifer Lawrence since September, 2016 after they met on the set of Mother!

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‘Flash’ & ‘Supergirl’ EP Andrew Kreisberg Fired Over Sexual Harassment Allegations Less than three weeks after Andrew Kreisberg, co-creator/executive producer of the CW’s DC series The Flash, Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow and Arrow, was suspended from his duties over allegations of sexual harassment, he has been fired by the studio, Warner Bros TV Group, following an investigation into the accusations. “After a thorough investigation, Warner Bros Television Group has terminated Andrew Kreisberg’s employment, effective immediately,” the company said in a statement. “We remain committed to providing a safe working environment for our employees and everyone involved in our productions.” Kreisberg has been one of the top lieutenants of Greg Berlanti, architect of the CW DC universe, whose company Berlanti Prods. produces all series. Kreisberg had been hands-on involved in The Flash and Supergirl, serving as co-showrunner on both. Following his exit, Berlanti, co-creator/exec producer of the two series, will step in for him, assuming additional responsibilities on both The Flash, where he will work closely with executive producer/co-showrunner Todd Helbing, and Supergirl, where he will work closely with executive producers/co-showrunners Robert Rovner and Jessica Queller. Related Story Matt Lauer Fired By NBC News Over Allegation Of 'Inappropriate Sexual Behavior' “Warner Bros Television Group recently concluded its investigation into the allegations against Andrew Kreisberg,” Berlanti Prods.’ Berlanti and Sarah Schechter said in a statement. “We encouraged and supported this investigation, we believe and support the individuals who came forward, and we agree with the studio’s decision. Nothing is more important to us than the safety and well-being of all our colleagues — coworkers, crew and staff alike.” As Deadline previously reported, a number of staffers on The Flash and other DC series had complained about Kreisberg’s behavior. On at least one occasion, Kreisberg had interacted with a young female writer on The Flash early in the show’s run in a manner that was described as “inappropriate” and creating “a hostile work environment,” according to a source close to the situation. There had been specific allegations about Kreisberg from at least one other woman. In that case, a director who helmed episodes of Arrow and The Flash, had also complained of similar inappropriate behavior by the executive producer. Following Kreisberg’s suspension, actors from the CW DC series, including Supergirl and The Flash stars Melissa Benoist and Grant Gustin, spoke out against sexual harassment and in support of the victims. Meanwhile, E! and Lionsgate TV recently suspended The Royals showrunner Mark Schwahn over sexual harassment allegations by cast and crew members of both his previous show, One Tree Hill, and The Royals.

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ first post-op photo in her battle with breast cancer is classic Julia Leave it to Julia Louis-Dreyfus to find the funny after surgery and entertain the masses. The actress and awards show dominator took to social media to remind us that she still despises cancer, she’s still feeling positive and, yes, she’s still as glamorous as ever. Oh, and she’s also as bawdy as ever, because she also wanted us all to know that there’s nothing more empowering and liberating than a good, old-fashioned “F*ck you!”. Hoorah! Great doctors, great results, feeling happy and ready to rock after surgery. Hey cancer, “Fuck you!” Here’s my first post op photo. pic.twitter.com/5LPlbzpiI3 — Julia Louis-Dreyfus (@OfficialJLD) February 14, 2018 Of course she’d find a way to make a joke somehow because that pic she captioned is more professional photoshoot shot than post-op selfie. But it only makes us love her more. It was back in September that JLD revealed her breast cancer diagnosis and since then she’s been nothing short of inspiring. Her posts have always been positive, touching and, often times, hilarious. In October, she posted a pic following her second round of chemo, quoting the incomparable Katy Perry after getting a little inspo from her Veep co-stars Tony Hale and Timothy Simons. Fellow Veep-ers Sam Richardson and Matt Walsh also did their part to send their love and support. 2 of my darling Bozos (love them so much) psyche me up for 3rd chemo today. And guess what? It worked! I’m psyched AF. @SamRichardson @mrmattwalsh pic.twitter.com/OuwR5hvHlf — Julia Louis-Dreyfus (@OfficialJLD) November 9, 2017 The writers of Veep tried but, well, they weren’t nearly as good. But, hey, the thought was there. Julia’s sons, Henry and Charlie, however, have them all beat. Literally. Now, with breast cancer surgery out of the way, people are rejoicing and pretty much just repeating what Julia said. Because JLD couldn’t be more right about cancer. Yeah ! Fuck you cancer 💪🏻 pic.twitter.com/Qzc23ReESk — Khaleed (@xKhaled74) February 14, 2018

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Inside The Rock and Vin Diesel’s ‘Furious’ feud When the cast of “The Fate of the Furious” — the eighth film in the “Fast and the Furious” franchise — hit CinemaCon to preview footage for theater owners in Las Vegas on March 29, it was like a star-studded family reunion. Longtime lead Vin Diesel gave a moving tribute to late actor Paul Walker and laughed it up with co-stars Charlize Theron, Kurt Russell and Tyrese Gibson. But there was one member of the family missing: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who has appeared alongside Diesel in the last four “Furious” movies. Sources told The Post that’s because Johnson and Diesel can’t stand to be in the same place at the same time anymore after simmering tensions came to a head on the set of “The Fate of the Furious.” In fact, Johnson was at the same place just the day before, promoting buzzy blockbusters “Baywatch” and “Jumanji” to the CinemaCon crowd. Twelve hours later, he was on the Miami set of his HBO show, “Ballers.” But a Hollywood insider told The Post that it wasn’t TV work that kept Johnson, 44, from attending the “Furious” dog-and-pony show. “I’ve been with this crew a lot,” said the Hollywood insider. “Vin decides who shows up [for promotional events]; he always has.” Indeed, the franchise is Diesel’s baby. He’s been a producer on the movies, which launched him as an action star and have collectively earned a whopping $3.9 billion globally, since 2001’s “The Fast and the Furious.” So when Johnson lashed out at Diesel, 49, near the end of filming for “Fate,” there were bound to be repercussions. On Aug. 8, 2016, Johnson posted a scathing — but blind — Facebook attack on one or more unnamed male co-stars. Dwayne finally lost patience after [multiple] films when Vin showed up late for their final [shared] scene on ‘Fate’ “My female co-stars are always amazing, and I love ’em. My male co-stars however are a different story,” he wrote. “Some conduct themselves as stand up men and true professionals, while others don’t. The ones that don’t are too chicken s–t to do anything about it anyway. Candy asses.” Furthermore, he wrote, “when you watch this movie next April, and it seems like I’m not acting in some of these scenes and my blood is legit boiling — you’re right.” According to TMZ, Johnson was boiling mad at Diesel repeatedly showing up to set late and refusing to start the day before 10 a.m. Insiders reveal that the turmoil has been a long time coming. “Dwayne finally lost patience after [multiple] films when Vin showed up late for their final [shared] scene on ‘Fate,’ ” said another movie-business insider. After Johnson’s social-media scolding, the two A-listers allegedly had it out in his trailer. That night, when the director called “cut” on Diesel’s last scene at around 1 a.m., the actor told the cast and crew, “Daddy’s gone,” and high-tailed it out of there. (Johnson still had another week of shooting.) Two days later, on Aug. 10, Diesel himself took to social media: He put up an Instagram video talking about coming home to his 2-year-old daughter Pauline — named for Walker — in which he added, ominously, at the end: “Give me a second, and I will tell you everything. Everything.” So far, he hasn’t. But Diesel did speak to USA Today this past week. “I don’t think the world really realizes how close we are, in a weird way,” he told the newspaper. “I think some things may be blown out of proportion . . . I know he appreciates how much I work [on] this franchise. In my house, he’s Uncle Dwayne.” And while TMZ reported that Johnson wasn’t the only one on set who was irritated with Diesel, don’t expect any of the money-minting franchise’s regulars, like Gibson and Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, to say anything. After all, Fortune predicts the upcoming installment could earn $1 billion globally. “Look, they all depend on Vin for a paycheck,” said a source close to members of the cast. “But Dwayne [is so successful on his own that he] doesn’t need Vin. He was the only one who could legitimately stand up and bust him.” According to the same source, Johnson “thinks Vin’s disrespectful — and he is.” This wasn’t the first time Diesel has reportedly caused problems on set. In 2014, while shooting “Furious 7,” he spent a whole day locked in his trailer, then demanded Universal execs show up so he could berate them — for 2 ¹/₂ hours, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The next day on set, work was done by stunt doubles. Johnson, meanwhile, is seen as the nice guy on set, and in Hollywood at large. Said one celebrity publicist close to the films, “Vin is always a douche” on set, and “Dwayne is always a doll.” (Representatives for Johnson and Diesel did not return requests for comment.) The crew, apparently, sided with Johnson on the set of “Fate.” TMZ reported that many people got sick of Diesel holding up shooting by showing up late and goading people — including Johnson — by criticizing their acting. But a studio insider disagrees. “There was no junket for this movie because they just couldn’t get everyone in one place. Dwayne and Vin were both at the trailer launch [last December].’’ As for Johnson, a source close to the film’s crew called him “the ultimate professional.” It’s worth noting that the two do play frenemies-turned-furious enemies in “Fate,” in which Vin’s Dominic Toretto betrays his family. Could the feud have been concocted to notch up even more interest? After all, an insider told the Hollywood Reporter that Universal, the studio behind “Furious,” was “keeping [Johnson and Diesel] as separated as possible.” An executive close to the film told The Post that, “If this is some p.r. stunt, Universal did not create it.” However, the source close to the cast added, “There’s got to be a reason this film is taking a different route. There’s no junket. That tells you a lot.” But a studio insider disagrees: “There was no junket for this movie because they just couldn’t get everyone in one place. Dwayne and Vin were both at the trailer launch [last December].’’ While Johnson did show up for the New York City premier Saturday evening, he did not join Diesel and Theron for the Berlin or Paris premiers earlier in the week. Nevertheless, in a movie series that’s all about alphas, there can only be one alpha dog on set. While Diesel has already signed on to star in “Furious” installments 9 and 10 — and even Gibson is already locked and loaded for No. 9 — no announcements have been made about Johnson’s fate in the franchise. “I protect the franchise. I protect everybody including Dwayne,” Diesel told USA Today. “I protected Dwayne more than he’ll ever know. “If [Johnson] does return,” says a knowledgeable casting director, “I doubt things will change on set. It’s Vin’s show. He can be late when everyone else has to be on time.” But since it is Diesel’s show, “Daddy” probably won’t want to jeopardize his bank account. Johnson may not need the “Furious” movies to pump up his career at this point, but, said the casting director source, “the franchise would make less money without him.”

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Bernard (Santa Clause) Contents show] Personality is an elf and one of the main protagonists from Disney's 1994 filmand its first sequel Bernard is a stickler for getting things done that are necessary. He can tend to be very grumpy, and less cheerful than the other elves, but he acts how he does to keep the other elves working. Being the head-elf (or Arch-elf), he has the responsibility of looking after the workshop and the other elves. Appearances Bernard is first seen watching and smiling as Scott Calvin and his son, Charlie, arrive at the North Pole. Introducing himself as the head elf, Bernard explains that Scott has assumed the duties of Santa Claus by putting on Santa's suit, which he proves by showing a clause written on the former Santa's business card. Though Scott immediately denies this, Bernard explains that Scott will have until Thanksgiving to get his affairs in order before returning to become Santa full-time. Bernard also bonds with Charlie, giving him a snow globe (while also calling him "sport" as Scott does). Charlie thanks Bernard for the snow globe and promises to take good care of it, and Bernard replies with "Make sure you do". During the year, Scott begins transforming into Santa. At some point, Bernard sends Santa's list to Scott's home address. Around Thanksgiving, Bernard arrives at the home of Charlie's mother and stepfather, Laura and Neil Miller, where Scott is trying to visit Charlie despite the previous suspension of Scott's visitation rights. By this point, Scott has been inspired by Charlie to become Santa, and Bernard takes them both to the North Pole. Bernard and the other elves help with the preparations for Christmas. However, on Christmas Eve, Scott is arrested on the belief that he kidnapped Charlie. In response, Bernard sends E.L.F.S to rescue him. After the rescue, Bernard suddenly appears at the Millers, shocking them both, who have accepted Scott as Santa by this time. When Charlie learns he must stay with his mother and stepfather instead of his father, Bernard reveals that the snow globe he gave Charlie will allow him to summon Scott whenever he wants to see him. It is presumed that Bernard returns to the North Pole afterward. Eight years after the first film, Bernard and his assistant, Curtis, discover a hidden clause that states that Santa must be married before or within the first eight years of assuming the role. If not, then Santa will lose his power and Christmas will end. Scott returns to his hometown to try to find a wife before the deadline. Meanwhile, Curtis creates a "Toy Santa" to cover for the absence of the real one, much to Bernard's horror, but he reluctantly plays along and tells the other elves that Santa changed his looks, so the other elves won't question the different appearance. However, Toy Santa is much more strict and evil and locks up Bernard when he attempts to alert the others that he is fake. Bernard is eventually freed by a returning Scott and helps Scott, Charlie, and Scott's girlfriend, Carol, in stopping Toy Santa. Bernard does not appear in this film, as due to his actor being in a TV series. His absence goes unmentioned and Curtis is head-elf in his place. Gallery

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Taylor swift fakes a friendship with russell westbrook in silly nba awards video: on this day thirty years ago trump bought 85k worth of ads in nyc papers calling for the execution of boys kno On this day thirty years ago, Trump bought $85k worth of ads in NYC papers calling for the execution of boys known as The Central Park 5 - before their trial. Today , we replace his hateful ad with another image. They were innocent. And the system failed them. #WhenTheySeeUs

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Odd Mom Out I may have reviewed this during the first season. It made me laugh. If I did, and I had something nice to say about it, PLEASE FORGIVE ME. Either they fired every writer they had and it went TOTALLY to hell, or I was temporarily insane with disgustingly bad judgement. I LOVE trainwreck shows. Hostages and Aftermath are two of the best HORRIBLE shows ever. Well, Odd Mom Out is that kind of HORRIBLE, but there is no redeeming car crash goodness to it. The writing doesn't even try to be the good kind of bad. The acting is disgustingly bad . The writing is cliche and insultingly bad. Maybe it's because it's an attempt at comedy with GARBAGE one-liner jokes. Train wreck shows don't mix with comedy. It's like the horrible laugh track crap without the laugh tracks that would at least drown some of it out. I hate leaving negative reviews, but after forcing through each episode of this insult to my brain, I feel stupider and am angry at life an myself. Sometimes, you watch garbage and it teaches you how to write better. This is not that. You don't learn from their mistakes. It's so bad that it makes you SEE worse. If you write, it makes you want to break your fingers and suck on a tailpipe to stop this from infecting your appreciation for breathing pure air. I makes you DESPISE the actors. Usually, you can see goodness behind the bad writing and directing. Here, they seem giddily complicit in it, like they took poop and pooped it out again. I heard someone read a bad review, saying they were addicted to it's badness. I was mad because I liked season one. Then I was LIVID after watching it myself that I didn't at least get to be the one to warn people off it first. It's REALLY bad. If you feel like you love living and feel guilty for it because there is so much suffering in the world, then watch it. You will find camaraderie with the hopeless. It is THAT bad.

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‘RHOC’ Star Tamra Judge’s Son Refused To Invite Estranged Dad To Graduation Tamra's Nasty Family Feud Explodes: Why Son Spencer Banned Dad From Graduation Judge is not ‘being a b***h’ about ex-husband and the school ceremony! Tamra Judge’s nasty family feud exploded after her teenage son refused to give his dad a ticket to his graduation ceremony and RadarOnline.com has the exclusive scoop about the bitter battle. The Real Housewives of Orange County star posted two photos of Spencer celebrating his high school graduation and his upcoming 18th birthday with a sweet tribute. “My tall handsome , smart, shy, kind hearted , loving son Spencer graduates today & turns 18 (June 14) . I can’t stop crying and wondering HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE? 🤷‍♀️ I love him so much ❤ I know life has so many wonderful things in store for you! Congratulations son #2018 #blessed🙏 #donttouchthehair,” she wrote. Her ex-husband, Simon Barney, posted a picture of Judge with their daughter Sidney from her high school graduation, claiming that he needed a ticket to the ceremony. “Does anyone have an extra ticket to San Juan Hills HS 2018 graduation,” Barney wrote. “I didn’t receive a ticket and they are sold out. I’m desperate to go to my sons graduation and will pay. Please contact me on this account if you do. Thanks in advance.” A Judge insider gave Radar the scoop on why Barney wasn’t invited to the graduation. “It has nothing to do with Tamra being a b*tch. Spencer doesn’t have a relationship with his father and didn’t give him a ticket because he did not want him to be there. That is all.” Judge also revealed that Spencer would be appearing on her Bravo show once he turned 18. “You’ll see him on the show going forward,” she replied on her Instagram account and ripped into another person asking why he wasn’t on before. “My ex husband would not sign off on our 3 kids. Under the age of 18 they need both parents signature. So now you don’t have to WONDER anymore a**hole. Judge’s daughter Sidney famously moved out of her mom’s house and into her dad’s and stated that she wanted nothing to do with her. The heartbreaking storyline was featured on the last season of RHOC showing Judge devastated over the news. What do you think about Spencer taking his mom’s side in the nasty divorce? Sound off in comments below. We pay for juicy info! Do you have a story for RadarOnline.com? Email us at [email protected], or call us at (866) ON-RADAR (667-2327) any time, day or night.

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Jennifer Lopez Says She Still Believes in Marriage but 'Isn't Forcing Anything' with A-Rod Jennifer Lopez is in no rush to walk down the aisle with boyfriend Alex Rodriguez. The 48-year-old superstar graces the April cover of Harper’s BAZAAR and opened up about her relationship with the athlete-turned-entrepreneur, 42, in a wide-ranging interview. Get push notifications with news, features and more. “I do believe in marriage, and I would love to grow old with somebody in a committed relationship,” the Shades of Blue star told the outlet. “But I’m not forcing anything right now.” Jennifer Lopez Mariano Vivanco Since they first began dating more than a year ago, the couple have settled into a happy routine and blended their families including Lopez’s 10-year-old twins Max and Emme and Rodriguez’s daughters (with ex-wife Cynthia Scurtis) Natasha, 13, and Ella, 9. RELATED VIDEO: Jennifer Lopez Shares Sweet Home Videos of Her Twins on Their 10th Birthday “It’s good, it’s healthy; we communicate well,” said Lopez, who was previously married to Marc Anthony, Cris Judd and Ojani Noa. “We understand each other’s lives in a way that most other people couldn’t. We both entered the public eye in our early 20s and overachieved right from the start. And that affects every dynamic in your life, from your family to your work to your relationships.” Jennifer Lopez Mariano Vivanco The singer also got candid about her own uncomfortable experiences in Hollywood, revealing she was asked early on in her career by a “director to take off my shirt and show my boobs.” “But did I do it? No, I did not,” she said. “When I did speak up, I was terrified. I remember my heart beating out of my chest, thinking, ‘What did I do? This man is hiring me! It was one of my first movies. But in my mind I knew the behavior wasn’t right.” Jennifer Lopez Mariano Vivanco And after thriving for decades in a difficult industry, the star says she has no plans to slow down. “I’m not one of those media darlings. I didn’t get kissed into this business. I’m from the Bronx,” she said. “I had to find my way, so I’ve always felt like I had to prove myself. Maybe that’s a good drive to have. I never settle for mediocre.”

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Luis Fonsi, Ricky Martin, more stars travel to Puerto Rico to personally deliver relief Some of Puerto Rico’s biggest names in entertainment joined forces to deliver relief to the island that was left devastated by Hurricane Maria. Luis Fonsi, Ricky Martin, Nicky Jam and Chayanne traveled to the US territory on Monday, October 2, on board a Jet Blue flight as part of a special program set up by the Despacito singer that will transport goods to the victims living on the island. Luis took to Instagram to share a photo of himself on the jetliner, which was named "100x35 JetBlue" after the island’s measurements. Attached to a group picture of himself with his fellow musicians, the 39-year-old wrote, "United more than ever by Puerto Rico. There we go ... #UnidosPorPuertoRico 🇵🇷❤️@ricky_martin @chayanne @nickyjampr." CLICK FOR FULL GALLERY VIEW GALLERY Luis partnered with Jet Blue for special flights that will deliver goods to and from Puerto Rico in the upcoming weeks Photo: Instagram/@luisfonsi Ricky, Nicky Jam and Chayanne shared the same image on their respective Instagram accounts. Also on board the flight were basketball stars Ray Allen and Carlos Arroyo, in addition to TV personality Rashel Diaz and former Yankees star Jorge Posada. Cuban music legends Gloria and Emilo Estefan also took the flight and shared a special video with fans while en route. MORE: Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony and Pitbull form all-star alliance to aid Puerto Rico “Hello my beautiful people from Puerto Rico,” Gloria said. “We are going to be with you to give you a hug person by person.” Monday’s stop is the first in a series of continuous weekly trips the jetliner will make to and from Puerto Rico, delivering essential needs, including food and medicine, to aid those who are reeling from the aftermath of the hurricane. 🙏🏻🌎❤️ #JuntosPa’lante #SoaringForwardTogether #Unidos #puertorico🇵🇷 @jetblue #100por35jetblue #100for35jetblue A post shared by Gloria Estefan (@gloriaestefan) on Oct 2, 2017 at 3:52am PDT Discussing his relief operation with #Legend magazine Luis admitted, "This hits home for me and I’m trying my best to use all the connections and resources we have to try and help as best we can. When I say 'we,' I mean all the artists from Puerto Rico and beyond who have resources and influence that can help the island and those living there." The Puerto Rican singer also opened up about the strength of his hometown and the importance of rebuilding. He said, "On one hand, it’s hard to see this and know what my friends and family are going through right now. On the other hand, it’s so inspiring to see how everyone is joining hands to figure this out and how they can play a part in the recovery efforts.” VIEW GALLERY Celebrities joined the Despacito singer on board the flight to Puerto Rico Photo: Instagram/@carroyopr MORE: Beyoncé joins J Balvin for the Mi Gente remix - donates proceeds to Puerto Rico Luis continued, “It is even more true watching people who aren’t necessarily from the island send supplies and planes and money. It’s great. I know this will take a long time to fully recover, but it’s going to make us stronger, even though it’s a painful process. I know that Puerto Rico will bounce back. I have no doubt about that.”

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Mark Hamill Does an Outstanding Han Solo in 'Bad Lip Reading' Installment The video has been up for just a few hours and already has more than 75,000 views. It is so good on so many different levels. The latest installment of the YouTube favorite Bad Lip Reading focuses on Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and the biggest kicker: Mark Hamill has lines! Of course, he is not talking as Luke Skywalker, but he does a killer Han Solo. Actually, all the voice actors involved sell it, and in some cases, it's really hard to believe the silly lines are not what our heroes are actually saying. The best, in our nerd opinion over here at Heat Vision, is the Kylo Ren portion. Just classic. "It puts the lotion on ..." The video has been up for just a few hours and already has more than 75,000 views. Also cool, the new video is dedicated to the late Carrie Fisher. Update: On Thursday evening, the video was removed, with this notice posted on YouTube: "This video is no longer available due to a copyright claim by Dramatists Play Service." The Bad Lip Reading Twitter account addressed the takedown. As of Friday morning the video had returned online and things were back to normal. Hi everyone -- working on getting the video back up. Was apparently some kind of clerical error, but the timing couldn't have been worse... https://t.co/ryft1CsVMN — Bad Lip Reading (@BadLipReading) April 7, 2017

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'Botched' Doctors Terry Dubrow & Paul Nassif Reveal the Most Shocking Surgeries "Botched" docs Terry Dubrow and Paul Nassif left the ladies in shock when they shared some of the most botched surgeries they’ve worked on. Speaking about the worst plastic surgery he had to fix, Dr. Nassif said it was the result of a dog bite. “A dog bit her upper lip, and the doctor a little prematurely clipped the lower lip to the upper lip, which you can do. But basically it meant that she couldn’t eat normal food.” Dr. Dubrow said his was a female patient who’d stabbed her own breast implants on the advice of a surgeon. “This season on 'Botched,' I had a patient who had a really bad breast problem and didn’t have enough money to have it fixed, so the plastic surgeon said, ‘Well if you go home and stab your implants and rupture them, the implant company will pay.'" “So she went home on his advice and stabbed her breasts, and it turned into a giant disaster. “ The doctors said they also had to treat a man who had most of his nose bitten off by a dog, while the most bizarre case of the series goes to the first ever woman to get her pubic hair transplanted onto her eyebrows. Outside of their show, the surgeons admitted they don’t always agree to treat potential patients, and regularly turn people away if they’re not good candidates. “Many times. In fact, 30 percent of my patients who sat down yesterday,” Dr. Nassif said. “The reason why is because they want something unrealistic.” Watch Dr. Dubrow talk about the most botched surgery he’s ever come across.

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The Starfighter Stunt "The Starfighter Stunt" is the twelfth episode of the first season of the animated micro-series Star Wars: Forces of Destiny. The episode takes place during Star Wars: The Clone Wars. It was first released as part of the first special on October 1, 2017 and it was released on Youtube on October 4.[2] Contents show] Official description Edit While Ahsoka teaches Padmé how to pilot, they come under attack by a droid starfighter. Plot summary Edit In space, Padawan Ahsoka Tano is teaching Senator Padmé Amidala starfighter combat maneuvers. Both women are flying a pair of N-1 starfighters. Tano's ship is yellow while Amidala's ship is silver. R2-D2 is also riding in the astromech socket of Padmé's starfighter. Tano tells Amidala she is getting better but that she needs to keep up with her. The two fly their starfighters past an asteroid. However, a modified Vulture droid is hiding and lying in wait under the asteroid and pursues them. R2-D2 spots the droid and warns Amidala and Tano. The two lead the droid starfighter on a pursuit over a nearby comet. When Amidala asks how they can defeat the droid fighter, Tano says that droids can't improvise and that they must do something unexpected. The Vulture droid fires a green sonic wave at Amidala's starfighter. Tano shields Amidala's fighter by flying into the path of the sonic wave. She is struck unconscious but survives. While Tano's ship drifts in space, the droid fighter continues the pursuit and manages to damage one of the engines of Amidala's fighter. Amidala tells R2-D2 to put out the engine fire. Taking Tano's cue to improvise, Amidala flies the N-1 fighter inside the comet. She then resurfaces and sneaks up on the droid fighter from behind and shoots it down. The droid fighter crashes into the comet and explodes. Amidala then contacts Tano over the intercom. Tano is alive but has a headache from the sonic boom. Amidala tells her not to worry because she blew up the droid. While Amidala is surprised at her starfighter skills, Tano reassures her friend that she has always had a good instinct. Amidala thanks her and the two head home. Credits Edit Appearances Edit Bibliography Edit Notes and references Edit

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Grey's Anatomy renewed for season 15, becoming ABC's longest-running primetime drama series ever Photo: Byron Cohen (ABC) While Scandals may blow over, co-stars may die, and even living content well Shonda Rhimes might depart for richer, more digital pastures, the core crew at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital continues to soldier on. Variety reports that ABC has just renewed its functionally unkillable medical drama Grey’s Anatomy for a landmark 15th season, officially making the show the network’s longest-running primetime drama series ever. Still starring Ellen Pompeo as Meredith Grey, a woman who has seen some serious shit by this point, the show remains one of ABC’s highest-rated offerings despite its advancing years. Hence, presumably, why the network continues to renew the series, even after creator Rhimes announced last year that she was jumping ship to start developing shows for Netflix. (Rhimes will continue to serve as a producer on Grey’s and her other ABC shows for as long as they continue to run, although it’s worth noting that Krista Vernnoff is the series’ actual showrunner.) Advertisement Grey’s recently aired its 300th episode, planting it firmly in Gunsmoke, ER, and Law & Order territory when it comes to mainstream longevity in TV.

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Britney Spears and Sister Jamie Lynn Bring Their Kids Together for Cute Family Photo The Spears family had a fun-filled reunion -- and we've got the pic to prove it. Jamie Lynn Spears took to Instagram on Friday to share an adorable family photo of herself posing with siblings Britney and Bryan Spears, as well as all of their kids. Britney, who looked cute and casual in a red top, posed on the edge of a couch next to her sons,12-year-old Sean Preston and 11-year-old Jayden James. Jamie Lynn was positioned at the other end, while her oldest daughter, Maddie, who turns 10 next week, held her baby sister, Ivey Joan. Bryan sat next to Britney, while his daughter, Sophia, sat on Sean's lap. "♥️FAMILY♥️," Jamie Lynn captioned the shot, also tagging her husband, Jamie Watson, and her mom, Lynne Spears. It seems the family reunion was in the works for a while, as Britney expressed her excitement over Jamie Lynn's bundle of joy in April. "I could not be more excited to welcome baby Ivey to this world. Congrats to @jamielynnspears and the whole family - I love you all so much!!!" she tweeted, just after Sean and Jayden visited Maddie at a basketball game. It's been a great year for Maddie, who recovered from a terrifying ATV accident in 2017. See more in the video below. RELATED CONTENT: How Britney Spears and Kevin Federline Went From Friendly Exes to Feuding (Exclusive) Jamie Lynn Spears Shares Sweet Photo of Baby Daughter Ivey Joan: See the Sporty Family Photo! Britney Spears Shares Sweet New Photos of Her Boys: 'They're Bigger Than Me!' Related Gallery

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Forbes ranked the 10 highest-paid actors in the world, and No. 1 wasn't even in a movie this year George Clooney. Pascal Le Segretain/ Getty Images George Clooney was the world's highest-paid actor in the past year, according to Forbes. Clooney took home an industry-leading pretax paycheck of $239 million in the calendar year between June 1, 2017 and June 1, 2018, Forbes reported. Though he didn't appear in a film during that period, Clooney brought in his career-high salary on the strength of the $700 million sale of his tequila brand, Casamigos Tequila, in June 2017. He was followed on Forbes' list by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Robert Downey Jr., and seven other actors. Forbes said that its pretax earnings estimates are "based on data from Nielsen, ComScore, Box Office Mojo and IMDB, as well as interviews with industry insiders." Here are the ten highest-paid actors in the world, according to Forbes:

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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's divorce and custody proceedings stall again, plus more news Judge extends Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's custody and divorce proceedings Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie could be looking at another whole year of drawn-out split negotiations. According to In Touch, the two requested more time to work out agreements for the custody of their six children and the distribution of their assets earlier this month. "They had been diligently going along privately and amicably, trying to keep the focus on the family," says a source. "But suddenly, Angelina reversed course when she felt Brad was pushing too hard to resolve the situation to his benefit." A court order excepted by the tab states, "The completion date for all proceedings before the temporary judge is extended from Dec. 31, 2017, to Dec. 31, 2018." Says the insider: "This means their custody battle can drag on for another year." Brad and Angelina split in September 2016. Their current custody deal gives Angelina primary custody while Brad gets visitation. He's reportedly asking for joint custody. Meanwhile, an OK report claiming the two are calling off the divorce altogether has been debunked by Gossip Cop. RELATED: Celebrity splits of 2017

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William (The X-Files) The X-Files named "William", see For the character fromnamed "William", see Baby William 16th episode of the ninth season of The X-Files "William" is the sixteenth episode of the ninth season of the American science fiction television series The X-Files, which originally aired on the Fox network on April 28, 2002. The teleplay of the episode was written by series creator Chris Carter, from a story by former series star David Duchovny, Carter, and executive producer Frank Spotnitz; the entry was directed by Duchovny. "William" helps to explore the series' overarching mythology. The episode received a Nielsen household rating of 5.8, being watched by 6.1 million households and 9.3 million viewers upon its initial broadcast. It received mixed reviews from television critics, many of whom were unhappy with the episode's conclusion. The show centers on FBI special agents who work on cases linked to the paranormal, called X-Files; this season focuses on the investigations of John Doggett (Robert Patrick), Monica Reyes (Annabeth Gish), and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson). In this episode, Doggett finds a strange, disfigured man (Chris Owens) in the X-Files office and, on his whim, they test his DNA. They learn that the man shares DNA with Fox Mulder (Duchovny), and may possibly even be him. The answers become even more surprising when Scully's son, baby William, is put on the line. "William" marked the return of David Duchovny to the series, after his departure following the eighth season finale "Existence". The genesis for the episode was a storyline Duchovny had developed during the series' eighth season; he originally pitched an idea featuring a mysteriously disfigured person introducing himself to Scully and admitting that he possessed a connection to Mulder. Chris Owens, whose character Jeffrey Spender had previously been killed off in the sixth season episode "One Son", was asked to return to the series for the episode. Plot [ edit ] In the teaser, a couple, the Van De Kamps (Adam Nelson and Shannon Hile), adopt Dana Scully's (Gillian Anderson) infant son, William (James and Travis Riker). The episode then jumps back a week. Scully takes William out of her car while an unknown man (Chris Owens) watches them. Later, John Doggett (Robert Patrick) is attacked in the X-Files office by the same man. After a struggle, Doggett subdues him. His face is revealed to be horribly scarred. Later, Scully speaks with the man. He claims he received his burns due to alien testing and that he knew Fox Mulder (David Duchovny). He further elaborates that he was sent to the FBI to retrieve certain files. Scully suspects the man is lying, but asks to examine his burns to investigate his strange claims. He notes that they are the result of an injection that failed to transform him into one of the aliens. The man claims a new conspiracy has formed after the previous one was destroyed; the new one being hidden within the government and the conspirators involved being alien. Doggett theorizes that the man is actually Mulder. Scully takes the man to her house to give him the files he seeks. Suddenly, William begins to cry, only to be quieted when the scarred man picks him up. Meanwhile, Walter Skinner (Mitch Pileggi) meets with Doggett and the two discuss the idea that the man is actually Mulder. Skinner points out the inconsistencies in Doggett's reasoning, but a DNA test is undertaken anyway. Scully is told by the scarred man that William is part alien and that she is being used to raise the child. Monica Reyes (Annabeth Gish) and Doggett tell Scully that the man's DNA is a match to Mulder's, but Scully refuses to believe it. While the three are talking, the scarred man quietly slips into William's room with a syringe. Though William's crying alerts the agents, the scarred man manages to sneak out of the room before they reach William. Reyes and Scully take the baby to the hospital and Doggett discovers the man's syringe. The doctor reports that William is fine except for an elevated amount of iron in his blood. In interrogation, Scully confronts the scarred man about his motives. It is revealed that he is actually Jeffrey Spender, a former FBI agent supposedly killed by The Smoking Man (William B. Davis) three years earlier. Spender is also Mulder's half-brother. Spender admits his actions were a ruse and that the syringe contained magnetite meant to make William normal. He explains that the aliens need the child in order to successfully invade the world, but now they have lost him. However, he notes that the conspirators will always pursue the child, despite what he has done. Spender says that he acted out of his hatred for his father, since the new conspiracy was created by The Smoking Man after the alien rebels burned the original group. Scully muses over Spender's words and decides that the only way to truly protect William is to give him up for adoption so that he may have a better life. The episode then jumps to the Van De Kamps, who tuck in their new son. William looks at his mobile but he can no longer move it telekinetically, an event which happened in "Nothing Important Happened Today".[2] Production [ edit ] The story for "William" was written by former series co-star David Duchovny, series creator Chris Carter, and executive producer Frank Spotnitz; the screenplay was written solely by Carter, and the entry was directed by Duchovny.[3][4] "William" marked the return of David Duchovny, in some capacity, to the series, after his departure following the eighth season finale "Existence". In fact, Duchovny makes a cameo appearance in the episode, appearing as a reflection in Scully's eye.[4] The genesis for the episode was a storyline Duchovny had developed during the series' eighth season. He had originally pitched an idea featuring a mysteriously disfigured person introducing himself to Scully and admitting that he has a connection to Mulder. Reportedly, the idea for Scully to give William up for adoption was mandated by Carter and Spotnitz. Duchovny, Anderson, and executive producer John Shiban were not happy with this turn of events, due to them being parents and feeling that the action was not realistic. In the end, they "grudgingly consented".[5] Three years after Spender had been written out of the series—in the sixth season episode "One Son"—and actor Chris Owens had moved to Toronto, Ontario in Canada, Owens received an unexpected phone call from David Duchovny, who said that The X-Files' production crew was filming the series' finale as well as another episode late in the season, and that he wanted to bring Spender back for these two episodes. Duchovny reassured Owens that Spender's survival would be explained away via the plot device of an alien injection but mentioned that the experience would not be fun for Owens, as he would be "under all that shit"; Owens did not realize what Duchovny meant until he got to the studio and personally saw the makeup for Spender's disfigured appearance, a sight that shocked Owens.[6] Broadcast and reception [ edit ] "William" originally aired on the Fox network on April 28, 2002, and was first broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC One on March 2, 2003.[3] The episode's initial broadcast was viewed by approximately 6.1 million households,[nb 1] and 9.3 million viewers.[8] "William" earned a Nielsen household rating of 5.8, meaning that roughly 5.8 percent of all television-equipped households, were tuned in to the episode. It was the fifty-fourth most watched episode of television that aired during the week ending April 28.[7] The episode was later included on The X-Files Mythology, Volume 4 – Super Soldiers, a DVD collection that contains episodes involved with the alien super soldiers arc.[9] The episode received mixed reviews from television critics. Jessica Morgan from Television Without Pity gave the episode an A– grade.[10] Robert Shearman and Lars Pearson, in their book Wanting to Believe: A Critical Guide to The X-Files, Millennium & The Lone Gunmen, rated the episode three stars out of five. The two criticized the idea that Scully would give her child up for adoption solely based on the word of Jeffrey Spender, noting "if she wasn't going to give it away for the sake of its own protection after a UFO cult abducted it [in 'Provenance'/'Providence'], then why should she because Jeffrey Spender of all people comes along and informs her that it's under threat?"[11] Shearman and Pearson, however, did praise Chris Owens' acting, writing that he did a "great job".[11] Tom Kessenich, in his book Examinations, wrote a largely negative review of the episode and derided its plot. He heavily criticized the idea that Scully would offer William up for adoption. Kessenich did however praise Duchovny's directing, noting that "[he] did a masterful job of luring me back to this world of The X-Files".[12] Aaron Kinney from Salon wrote that the episode "scuttled the entire" baby William subplot.[13] M.A. Crang, in his book Denying the Truth: Revisiting The X-Files after 9/11, praised the decision to conclude the William subplot but called the episode's conclusion "sappy".[14] Notes [ edit ] ^ [7] Thus, 5.8 percent of 105.5 million is 6.1 million households. At the time of airing, the estimated number of households was 105.5 million.Thus, 5.8 percent of 105.5 million is 6.1 million households. Bibliography [ edit ] Crang, M.A. (2015). Denying the Truth: Revisiting The X-Files after 9/11 . Createspace. p. 151. ISBN 9781517009038 . Fraga, Erica (2010). LAX-Files: Behind the Scenes with the Los Angeles Cast and Crew . CreateSpace. ISBN 9781451503418 . Hurwitz, Matt; Knowles, Chris (2008). The Complete X-Files . Insight Editions. ISBN 1933784806 . Kessenich, Tom (2002). Examination: An Unauthorized Look at Seasons 6–9 of the X-Files . Trafford Publishing. ISBN 1553698126 . Shearman, Robert; Pearson, Lars (2009). Wanting to Believe: A Critical Guide to The X-Files, Millennium & The Lone Gunmen. Mad Norwegian Press. ISBN 097594469X . This article incorporates material derived from the "William (episode)" article on the X-Files wiki at Wikia and is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike License (July 15, 2012).

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Ed Sheeran Did NOT 'Break Friendship Code' With Taylor Swift Ed Sheeran did not “break” the “friendship code” with Taylor Swift, despite a ridiculous report about Katy Perry. Gossip Cop can reveal what’s going on. “Ed Sheeran Gushes Over Taylor Swift’s Nemesis Katy Perry — Breaking Friend Code?” asks the pot-stirrers at HollywoodLife. The webloid writes, “Cover your ears, Taylor Swift! The singer’s longtime BFF, Ed Sheeran, crashed her nemesis, Katy Perry’s, BBC Radio 1 interview on Feb. 22… and he had nothing but great things to say about the 32-year-old.” The site goes on to say, “So, of course, we have to wonder how Taylor feels about this — although she’s never confirmed it, Katy is totally the subject of her song ‘Bad Blood,’ and their feud has played out in the public eye since 2014. Ed may be getting a phone call from his bestie sometime soon…”

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6 JEWELRY PIECES YOU SHOULD BUY JUST TO KIRAKIRA ON INSTAGRAM FEATURE EXPERT TAKE: THE 5 CLASSIC JEWELRY PIECES YOU NEED NOW & FOREVER

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How to Remove Scratches from Sunglasses It’s happened to all of us. You’re outside enjoying whatever adventure you might be on in your favorite pair of sunglasses when you drop your shades and they land on the ground lens-first. You pick them up and are devastated to see a scratch on the lens right in your line of sight. Don’t panic! The good news is that there are tips and tricks you can use to minimize the look of the scratch, fill it in, or polish it over so that you’ll be back to sporting those shades in no time. Here are some handy methods to try to get your sunglasses back to tip-top shape*. Pro Tip: Don’t forget to use a lint-free cleaning cloth with each of these methods to avoid additional scratches. Don’t have time to shine up your favorite shades? No worries. We’ve made things easy for you: Shop Women’s Shades › Shop Men’s Shades › Method 1: Brass or Silver Polish Dab a bit of brass or silver polish on the lenses with a cotton ball and gently rub it around. If there is any excess polish, remove it with a clean, lint-free cloth Repeat the process until the scratch has disappeared. Method 2: Toothpaste Important: You’ll want to make sure your toothpaste is non-abrasive, non-minty, non-gel, and non-whitening. Your teeth appreciate all those good things, but your lenses sure won’t! Best to stick with a regular paste instead. With a cotton ball, rub the paste into the scratch in a circular motion. Give your lenses a nice massage for about 10 seconds. Rinse the toothpaste off with cool water. If there is any excess, get out a lint-free cloth and wipe it off. Repeat if necessary, until the scratch is no more. Method 3: Baking Soda Mix one (1) part water and two (2) parts baking soda in a small bowl until you have a thick paste. Rub the baking soda paste into the scratch for 10 seconds, using a cotton ball and a circular motion. Rinse the paste off with cool water. You’ll probably have some excess, so wipe it off with a lint-free cloth . Repeat if necessary. Method 4: Vehicle Wax Apply the way you’d apply wax to your car: with a soft cloth and circular motions. Wipe away any excess with another lint-free cloth. You may need to use multiple cloths, as wax adheres to fabric easily. Repeat as necessary. Method 5: Furniture Spray Like car polish, the wax in furniture spray fills in the scratches. The only problem with this method is that the fix may only last a few days at a time. Spray your lenses lightly. Don’t get crazy! Break out that lint-free cloth and rub the furniture spray around in a circular motion until the scratch and spray disappear. Repeat as necessary, possibly every few days. Another easy way to sport some scratch-free shades? Snag some new sunglasses: Shop Sunglass Warehouse › *We recommend trying each method on a small portion of the lens before applying to the whole lens. And if your shades are expensive or near and dear to your heart, we recommend taking them to a professional to attempt to fix them. Sunglass Warehouse is not responsible for any lens damage as a result of these methods.

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Pippa Middleton's wedding dress: what the experts are saying Pippa Middleton's wedding dress: what the experts are saying Rumours have been swirling for months, but on Saturday it was finally revealed that Pippa Middleton’s wedding dress was designed by British fashion designer Giles Deacon. The Duchess of Cambridge’s sister wore a high neck, cap-sleeved ivory gown with a corseted bodice and bespoke lace detailing to marry financier James Matthews, 41, at St Mark’s Church in Englefield, Berkshire. We think she looked ravishing, but what do fashion’s finest think? We asked three bridalwear experts for their verdicts… Loading the player... David Emanuel: The lace is a big hit “It’s simple and pretty,” says David Emanuel, host and creative director of Say Yes to the Dress UK, who also designed Princess Diana’s wedding dress. “I predicted it would be soft and pretty and very English, which it is.” “I love the lace, it looks so clean, so pristine, she looked immaculate,” agrees couture designer Edwing D’Angelo. Peta Hunt: It’s a little bit sexy – but not too much “I think the capped sleeves and delicate v-back show her arms, without being too over the top. It really emphasizes her waist,” says Peta Hunt, editor-at-large, You & Your Wedding magazine. “She’s got the key hole back detail which is how to show a bit of skin without being too much,” agrees bridalwear designer Charlotte Balbier. “I believe if you’re going to show off the back detail then you must go high at the front, and she’s done that. I love the high neck, that’s my favourite part.” David Emanuel: The dress totally suits the setting “Because it’s an English country wedding, she went for soft and pretty,” explains David Emanuel. “It’s a very English girl’s dress, for the classic English wedding,” agrees Hunt. ”It’s a really appropriate dress for that venue and the fact she’s having a country garden reception.” Hunt thought that the pearl-embellished tulle veil, which was designed by legendary milliner Stephen Jones, flowed beautifully. “It’s Britishness at its best, which is what we needed. She didn’t want loads of sparkle, I’m glad she stuck to her roots.” Edwaing D’Angelo: Giles Deacon was an excellent choice “Looking at the dress, she was obviously looking for a romantic feel and I think [Giles Deacon] gave her that with this dress. I absolutely love his work, it was a great choice,” Edwaing D’Angelo says. David Emanuel thinks that the choice of a fashion-forward designer like Deacon over more mainstream or traditional names means Pippa is showing off her fashion credentials. “In his past, he’s worked for big fashion houses and then he went into ready to wear and now he’s doing couture…he’s relatively new on the scene.” Peta Hunt: Pippa is going to be a trend-setter “I’m sure we’re going to get lots of girls following her lead with this dress,” Peta Hunt says. “It’s an easy look for us all to emulate. It is what most girls dream of looking like, I feel.” For all the best photos and coverage of Pippa's big day, stay tuned to hellomagazine.com and pick up the souvenir edition of HELLO! magazine out on Monday.

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Sofia Richie Richie at a photoshoot in 2017 Sofia Richie (born August 24, 1998)[1] is an American model. She has been featured in campaigns by a number of major brands including Tommy Hilfiger, Michael Kors and Chanel. She is the younger daughter of singer and songwriter Lionel Richie and adoptive sister to fashion designer and television personality Nicole Richie. Early life [ edit ] Sofia Richie was born in Los Angeles, California to parents Lionel Richie and his second wife Diane Alexander. She is the younger sister of Nicole Richie (who was adopted) and the biological sister of Miles Richie.[1] Sofia Richie's godfather was Michael Jackson. She reported that the visits to Jackson's Neverland Ranch were some of her favorite memories as a child, and she became close friends with his daughter, Paris.[2] Richie grew up with an affinity for music like her father. She learned to sing at age 5 and play the piano at age 7.[3] She made occasional appearances at her father's shows[2] and took vocal lessons from Beyonce's vocal coach, Tim Carter, when she was 14, as well.[3] She also worked in the studio with her brother-in-law (and Good Charlotte lead vocalist) Joel Madden.[4][3] She decided to move away from a music career, however, because of the pressure of living up to her father's stature in the music industry.[5] Richie spent some time at Oaks Christian School—nicknamed "Celebrity High"—before being educated at home for several years while her father was on tour. She played soccer until age 16 when she broke her hip in a Segway accident.[5] Career [ edit ] Modeling career [ edit ] Richie began modeling at age 14 with a feature in Teen Vogue[4] and at 15 she got her first fashion contract with Los Angeles-based swimwear company Mary Grace Swim.[6] The next year, Richie signed with London-based modeling agency Select Model Management.[7] Richie has featured in advertising campaigns for a number of brands including DL1961,[8] Madonna's Material Girl line,[2] Chanel,[9] Dolce & Gabbana,[9] Adidas, Michael Kors,[11] and Tommy Hilfiger.[9] She has done photoshoots for Elle and Vanity Fair[5] and has recently appeared on the cover of Complex[5] and Billboard magazine's style issue.[3] Richie has graced the covers of numerous international fashion magazines, including US' Sweets! Magazine, Manifesto, Dujour and Es Magazine; UK's Tatler and Asos Magazine;[12] Japan's Vogue and Popular;[13] and Singapore's L'Officiel.[14] Personal life [ edit ] Sofia has been dating television personality Scott Disick, since May 2017.[15][16] Filmography [ edit ] Television roles Year Title Role Notes 2014 Candidly Nicole Herself 3 episodes 2016 Red, White and Bootsy Herself TV movie Film roles Year Title Role Notes 2018 Ocean's 8 Herself

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Gigi Hadid's Best Outfits 2018 This is no doubt Gigi Hadid's year to shine. Not convinced? Well, we took a look back at the outfits she has worn so far and, needless to say, they blew us away. While the supermodel's on-again, off-again relationship with singer Zayn Malik has everyone in a tizzy, her incredible street style is one thing that's been a constant all year long. From the shimmery gold Versace dress she wore for her 22nd birthday to a pair of simple yet chic leopard-print boots, we're counting down 31 of Gigi's best looks. Read on to have a look at what we're talking about ahead.

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Geri Horner Releases ‘Angels in Chains’ in Memory of George Michael Geri Horner (née Geri Halliwell) is back with her first global release in 12 years! “Angels in Chains” is her new single and it’s a loving tribute to George Michael. The former Spice Girl wrote the single in loving memory of her late friend and the profits from the single will go to Child Line, Michael’s charity of choice. “Angels in Chains” has a special release date too. It drops on June 23, just two days before Michael’s 54th birthday. The heartfelt ballad references several of Michael’s songs (and his fans won’t miss these references). Although it was written with the music legend in mind, it will heal the heart of anyone grieving a significant loss. “When I first heard the sad news of his passing, I was nine months pregnant with my son Monty and I was full of emotions,” Horner explains. “I didn’t know quite what to do with my feelings so I put it in a song, which became ‘Angels in Chains.'” It was produced by Chris Porter, who worked with Michael for more than 30 years. Michael’s “music family” also got involved in the track. That family includes Chris Cameron, Phil Palmer, Shirley Lewis, Lucy Jules and Jay Henry who all worked with him for years. “I feel very blessed to have the opportunity to work on this record with Chris Porter and the same team George had hand picked for his own projects. I am first and foremost a George Michael fan, so to be in the same studio with these amazingly gifted artists who have put their stamp of so many of my favorite records was a real privilege for me.” “In the process I found how healing making this record had been not only for me but also for everyone involved. This is our way of saying goodbye to our friend and music idol, and I hope George’s fans enjoy this as much as we have making it,” she says. “Angels in Chains” drops worldwide on June 23. Like this: Like Loading...

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Nick Viall reportedly blames Chris Soules and Peta Murgatroyd for his ‘Dancing With the Stars’ loss After Nick Viall and his pro partner Peta Murgatroyd were eliminated from “Dancing With the Stars” Monday night, he was clearly disappointed but his initial reaction seemed gracious. The recent “Bachelor” star said the right things before the cameras, gushing about Murgatroyd and the whole “DWTS” experience, saying, “I had such an amazing time with Peta. She’s a fantastic partner; we had fun all the time.” But behind the scenes it might have been a different story, with Viall reportedly attributing his failure to win enough votes from viewers to people and situations beyond his ballroom dance abiilty, according to the tabloid OK! Viall felt that Murgatroyd, who gave birth earlier this year, didn’t give it her all. He also was telling other cast members that he thought he was facing backlash over the recent arrest of fellow “Bachelor” alum Chris Soules, a source told OK! Soules, who competed on Season 19 of “The Bachelor” in 2015, was arrested last week in connection with a truck crash in Iowa that killed a 66-year-old farmer. Soules has been charged with leaving the scene of a traffic fatality and is being investigated for possibly driving under the influence at the time of the crash. “He was not in a good mood after being eliminated and told cast members that he felt like Chris Soules’ incident had an impact on him,” an insider told OK! “Basically, he was blaming everyone else but himself.” The OK! report didn’t mention that “Star Trek” legend William Shatner, a rabid, high-profile “Dancing WIth the Stars” fan, campaigned against Viall. Early in this season of the TV ballroom dance competition, Shatner took to Twitter to urge other viewers to vote Viall off the show. Viall and Mugatroyd did an Argentine tango Monday night and received two nines and two eights from the judges, but it wasn’t enough to keep them in the competition. The site Wellpaint said it looked like Murgatroyd put a lot into her performances with Viall — and her effort probably brought the two of them further in this highly competitive season than most fans expected. After Viall was eliminated, he called his loss a “bummer” before being asked about Soules, who was said to be a friend of his. He called it a “terrible situation.” “Obviously more than anything my heart goes out to the person who passed away and their family and I’m just praying for everyone involved,” he said, according to E! News. Whether Viall is bitter about the “Dancing With the Stars” exit, he has said that he’s ready to leave behind the world of reality TV for good. “My time in reality TV is probably done,” the 36-year-old told Life & Style Weekly. Instead he’s focused on launching a grooming line and spending more time with his “Bachelor” fiancee Vanessa Grimaldi. “Vanessa and I, we’re going to keep doing our thing,” he said. “Dancing’s over, that’s a bummer, but I’m really looking forward to the future and definitely spending more time with the business and Vanessa.”

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Chris Rock Calls Himself a 'F-cking A--hole' for Cheating on Wife in New Netflix Special Chris Rock roasted himself in his first stand-up comedy special in 10 years. The comic referred to himself as a "f-cking asshole" for cheating on his wife of 18 years in Netflix special "Chris Rock: Tamborine." "These last few years have been crazy for me. Don't clap for that shit unless you're a lawyer," Rock said. "You don't wanna get divorced. You got somebody you love, hold tight. Commit." The 53-year-old comedian continued to explain his regret for sleeping with three different women while he was married and on tour. "It's f-cked up. When guys cheat, it's like we want something new, but then you know what happens? Your woman finds out, and now sh'es new," Rock said. "She is never the same again. So, now you have new, but you have a bad new." "Some of these lessons you've just got to learn. Like, I brought this sh-t on myself, and you'e got to learn some lessons -- some man lessons," he added. "It's my fault, because I'm a f-cking asshole. I didn't listen. I wasn't kind. I had an attitude, I thought, 'I pay for everything, I can do what I want.' That shit don't f-cking work! I just thought I was the shit." Rock also admitted that he was "addicted" to pornography throughout his marriage. "When you watch too much porn, you know what happens? You become, like, sexually autistic," the comedian said. "You develop sexual autism. You have a hard time with eye contact and verbal cues. You get desensitized. When you start watching porn, any porn will do. Then, later on, you're all f-cked up and you need a perfect porn cocktail to get you off." "I was so f-cked up -- like I needed an Asian girl with a black girl's ass that speaks Spanish just to get my dick to move an inch," Rock added. "I'm a lot better now." But according to the comedian, the judge didn't care about his current position throughout his custody hearing because she still made him prove that he had beds for the children to sleep in and food for the kids to eat. "I'm like, 'What? Have you heard about me?'" he said. "I'm Chris Rock, not Chris Brown." Rock approached this section of his stand-up as a therapy session for couples to experience in order to understand the consequences when one partner steers off track such as trying to find love again. "You ever forget how old you are? Rihanna looked at me like I was one of her aunts. She didn't even register me as a dick-carrying member of society," Rock said. "Like, I would have had an easier time f-cking Aretha Franklin." View Photos Getty

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