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| ‘Rust’ Star Jensen Ackles Pays Tribute to Halyna Hutchins After Fatal Set Shooting Posted: 24 Oct 2021 04:38 PM PDT  Paying tribute. Jensen Ackles honored the late Halyna Hutchins days after she was shot and killed on the set of the Western movie Rust. 'Rust' Shooting: Everything to Know So Far Read article"I'm not even sure where to start," the actor, 43, wrote on Sunday, October 24. "This has been a tragedy of epic proportions that we are all still processing." Hutchins was killed on Thursday, October 22, when Alec Baldwin shot a gun that was declared "cold" — meaning unloaded — for a scene filmed at the Bonanza Creek Ranch in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The gun turned out to be loaded, and ammunition went through director Joel Souza and hit Hutchins. Souza was wounded but survived while the director of photography died at University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque. She was 42. The official investigation is ongoing. The Supernatural alum, who was announced as part of the Rust cast earlier this month, shared several photos of Hutchins via Instagram on Sunday alongside his tribute. "Earlier last week I felt compelled to tell Halyna just how awesome I thought she was," Ackles revealed. "I told her how incredible I thought her camera shots were and just how exciting it was to watch her and her team work. Truly. She laughed and said thank you and gave me a hug. I'll forever be thankful we had that moment. She had a spunk and passion that infected the entire crew from the top down. She was an inspiration." Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' Tragedy: Debra Messing and More Stars React Read articleThe Smallville alum — who shares daughter J.J., 8, and twins Arrow and Zeppelin, 4, with wife Danneel Ackles (neé Harris) — sent his thoughts to Hutchins' loved ones. "My heart and prayers go out to Halyna's husband, son and the rest of her family. There just aren't enough words to express what an immense loss this is," the Texas native added. "She will be incredibly missed by all of us who knew and admired her." The Family Business Beer Company cofounder announced that he and his spouse made two donations in tribute to Hutchins. "Danneel and I have donated to the AFI scholarship fund in her name and to the Go Fund Me," he revealed, encouraging fans to do the same if they're able.  Ahead of the fatal accident, Ackles had discussed the use of guns on set. "I've got a 6 a.m. call tomorrow to have a big shootout," the actor told fans at a Supernatural convention held in Denver from October 15 to 17. The question made Supernatural fans laugh since he spent 15 seasons shooting guns as Dean Winchester on the CW drama. He continued, "I was like, 'A little.' And she's like, 'OK, well, this is how you load it, this is how we check it and make sure it's safe.'" Celebrity Deaths in 2021: Stars We've Lost Read articleThe armorer explained that she was "going to put some blanks" in the gun and instructed him to "fire off a couple rounds" at the landscape in the distance, which he did easily due to his years of experience. The clip made the rounds in the wake of Hutchins' death as questions remain unanswered about how Baldwin, 63, was given an armed weapon. For his part, the 30 Rock alum released a statement on Friday. "There are no words to convey my shock and sadness regarding the tragic accident that took the life of Halyna Hutchins, a wife, mother and deeply admired colleague of ours. I'm fully cooperating with the police investigation," Baldwin shared via Twitter. The star, who is also a producer on the film, continued, "I am in touch with her husband, offering my support to him and his family. My heart is broken for her husband, their son, and all who knew and loved Halyna."  |
| Celebrity Deaths in 2021: Stars We've Lost Posted: 24 Oct 2021 03:02 PM PDT It's never easy to say goodbye. Larry King, Christopher Plummer and Cecily Tyson are among the celebrities who died in 2021, leaving those in their wake heartbroken. Dustin Diamond died on February 1 at age 44 after a battle with stage IV small cell carcinoma. "He was diagnosed with this brutal, relentless form of malignant cancer only three weeks ago. In that time, it managed to spread rapidly throughout his system; the only mercy it exhibited was its sharp and swift execution," his rep told Us Weekly in a statement at the time. "Dustin did not suffer. He did not have to lie submerged in pain. For that, we are grateful." The actor's Saved by the Bell costars paid tribute to him after news of his death. "I'm deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dustin Diamond, a true comedic genius. My sincere condolences to his family and friends," Mark-Paul Gosselaar told Us in a statement. "Looking back at our time working together, I will miss those raw, brilliant sparks that only he was able to produce. A pie in your face, my comrade." Mario Lopez, meanwhile, wrote via Instagram: "Dustin, you will be missed my man. The fragility of this life is something never to be taken for granted. Prayers for your family will continue on." Tiffani Thiessen echoed Lopez's sentiments in an Instagram post of her own. "I am deeply saddened by the news of my old co-star @realdustindiamond passing," she captioned a photo of Diamond. "Life is extremely fragile and it's something we should never take for granted. God speed Dustin." Later that month, fans lost an iconic figure in Christopher Plummer, who died at age 91. "Chris was an extraordinary man who deeply loved and respected his profession with great old fashion manners, self deprecating humor and the music of words," his longtime manager said in a statement to Us on February 5. "He was a National Treasure who deeply relished his Canadian roots. Through his art and humanity, he touched all of our hearts and his legendary life will endure for all generations to come. He will forever be with us." The Oscar winner's Sound of Music costar Julie Andrews honored him after his death. "The world has lost a consummate actor today. And I have lost a cherished friend," the actress told Us in a statement. "I treasure the memories of our work together and all the humor and fun we shared through the years. My heart and condolences go out to his lovely wife Elaine, and his daughter Amanda." Scroll down to see Us' tribute to the celebrities who died in 2021.  The actor, best known for playing Gunther on Friends, died on October 24. Earlier this year, he revealed he'd privately battled prostate cancer since 2018. Though treatment initially helped him go about his life, the disease progressed recently, he told Today during a June appearance. "I missed going in for a test, which was not a good thing," Tyler said at the time. "So the cancer decided to mutate at the time of the pandemic, and so it's progressed. … Next time you go in for just a basic exam or your yearly checkup, please ask your doctor for a PSA test. It's easily detectable. … If it spreads beyond the prostate to the bones, which is most prevalent in my form, it can be a lot more difficult to deal with." Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock The Bosom Buddies and Newhart alum died on October 22 at age 66. He had battled cancer for two years. Paul Buck/EPA/Shutterstock The Oscar-winning songwriter died on October 19 at the age of 90. Bricusse was best known for penning the theme song for the James Bond franchise's Goldfinger, Willa Wonka's "Candy Man" and Nina Simone's "Feeling Good." The composer's son, Adam Bricusse, confirmed his death via Facebook, writing, "My dearest father passed away peacefully this morning. Please raise a glass for him. Love. Forever. RIP Dad." Piers Allardyce/Shutterstock The Dragon Ball voice actor died on October 18 at the age of 56. Ayres' girlfriend, Krystal LaPorte, confirmed his passing via Twitter, saying her world "went dark" when he died. "Christopher Owen Ayres passed away peacefully, held close by his mother, brother, and girlfriend," she tweeted. The anime actor's cause of death wasn't immediately released, but he had been battling end-stage cardiac obstructive pulmonary disease since 2017. Guillermo Proano/WENN/Newscom/MEGA The first Black secretary of state died at age 84 on October 18, his family revealed in a statement via Facebook. They shared that while he was vaccinated, his death was caused by "complications from Covid 19." Sipa/Shutterstock The Andy Griffith Show alum "died peacefully" on October 16, "after a brief illness," the Andy Griffith Museum shared at the time on their website. She was 95. Moviestore/Shutterstock The actress, who played the Merchant Tribe Elder in Black Panther and the forthcoming sequel, died on October 15. She was 95. "It's with a Heavy heart I announce this morning Dorothy Steel transitioned this morning in her hometown of Detroit. That is what she wanted to be home," her agent, Cindy Butler, confirmed the news via a Facebook post. "Thank you Ms. Dorothy for giving me the opportunity to ride this wave with you. Thank you for all the Casting Directors who hired Ms. Dorothy. Thank you to the world for loving on her from afar. I received calls from all over the world wanting to interview or do a Bio pic of her life. She was very selective. … WAKANDAFOREVER." Steve TV/YouTube The actor, who appeared on Shameless, Insecure, Last Comic Standing and more, died at age 40, his agent announced on October 12. He contracted COVID-19 weeks before his death. His cause of death has not been confirmed. "Ricarlo was one of the nicest people I have ever met in my life and a joy to work for. He will be missed dearly," Stu Golfman of KMR Talent told Deadline. Courtesy of Ricarlo Flanagan/Instagram The Disney animator died on October 10 at the age of 111. Tompson was a pioneer for the studio, working as an illustrator and storyboard planner on Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Sleeping Beauty, Mary Poppins, Robin Hood and The Aristocats among others. Shutterstock (2) The actor, who portrayed Zahir Arif for six seasons on HBO's Oz, died at age 58 after battling cancer. The show's creator, Tom Fontana, confirmed the news via social media on October 10 after previously helping set up a GoFundMe to help Adams cover the costs of his treatment. Shutterstock The 2017 Chopped Junior champion died at age 17 following a 13-year cancer battle. Magical Elves, the production company behind Top Chef Junior, confirmed the news via Instagram on October 6. "We are devastated after hearing about the loss of our Top Chef Junior alum, Fuller Goldsmith," the social media post read, alongside photos from Goldsmith's culinary competitions. "He was an incredible chef and the strongest kid we've ever met. From the minute he was introduced to us, we knew he would make an impact on everyone around him and be a positive force in cooking world. To his family, we give all our love as they mourn the loss of someone truly special. 💜" Courtesy of Fuller Goldsmith/Instagram The MMA fighter's death was confirmed on October 4, more than one month after he was knocked out during the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship in Mississippi. He was 38. Facebook Known for working with David Letterman on CBS' The Late Show, the announcer died on October 4 in Stamford, Connecticut, at the age of 78. Per The Hollywood Reporter, his wife, Peggy, and daughters were by his side. Diane Bondareff/Invision/AP/Shutterstock The Bridgerton crew member died at 53 after contracting the coronavirus, Nicola Coughlan confirmed via social media on October 4. One month prior, Pilcher and his collaborators won the Emmy for Outstanding Period and/or Character Hairstyling. Courtesy of Nicola Coughlan/Instagram The TikTok star died on September 26 at the age of 19 following a police chase. Salazar was behind the wheel during the fatal crash that killed him and three other people. A GoFundMe page was created by Chris Vazquez to assist Salazar's family.  The Old Yeller child star died in September 2021 at the age of 79. "My friend of many decades, Tommy Kirk, was found dead last night. You will surely recall his string of Disney movies; Shaggy Dog. Ol' Yeller, etc.," former child star Paul Petersen wrote via Facebook, confirming the news of his friend's death on September 29. "Tommy was intensely private. He lived alone in Las Vegas, close to his friend … and Ol Yeller co-star, Bev Washburn ... and it was she who called me this morning. Tommy was gay and estranged from what remains of his blood-family. We in A Minor Consideration are Tommy's family. Without apology. We will take care of this. Please know that Tommy Kirk loved you, his fans. You lifted him up when an Industry let him down in 1965. He was not bitter. His church comforted him. May God have mercy on his soul." Disney/Kobal/Shutterstock The YouTube star and makeup artist died on September 26 at age 35. "We lost a beautiful soul," her husband, Puffin Thompson, wrote via Instagram, adding that he had answered "so many texts of people just checking in on her without even knowing of her passing. It's great to see how loved she was. And she loved all you right back. I'll continue to love her and miss her forever." Courtesy Mel Thompson/Instagram The Notting Hill director died at the age of 65 on September 22, his family confirmed in a statement released by his publicist. The 1999 film's star, Julia Roberts, paid tribute to the late director, calling him "a kind and gentle man" who she felt "so fortunate" to have worked with. "He always had a sweet grin on his face and a perfect piece of direction to share," she said in a September 23 statement via E!. Andrew H. Walker/Shutterstock The Sex and the City alum died at age 57, his family confirmed on September 21. Invision/AP/Shutterstock "It is with great sadness that Tom Ford announces the death of his beloved husband of 35 years, Richard Buckley," Ford's reps said in a statement to Us on September 21. "Richard passed away peacefully at their home in Los Angeles Sunday night with Tom and their son Jack by his side. He died of natural causes after a prolonged illness." The well-known fashion editor, who worked with publications such as Vanity Fair, Italian Vogue and New York Magazine, died at the age of 72. Richard Young/Shutterstock The singer and former member of R&B trio Labelle passed away on September 20 at the age of 76. "We were just onstage together on Saturday and it was such a powerful and special moment," Patti LaBelle tweeted at the time. "Sarah Dash was an awesomely talented, beautiful and loving soul who blessed my life and the lives of so many others in more ways than I can say. I could always count on her to have my back. That's who Sarah was … a loyal friend and a voice for those who didn't have one. She was a true giver, always serving and sharing her talent and time." Charles Sykes/Invision/AP/Shutterstock The comedian, known for his work in Friday and House Party, died on September 6 at age 55, his rep, LyNea Bell, confirmed to Deadline weeks later. "The world of comedy has truly been shaken, again," Bell noted at the time. "Our BH Talent family is heartbroken about the loss of the iconic legend of stage and screen Mr. Anthony 'A.J.' Johnson. He has left with us amazing memories of his laughter, dynamic acting skills, but most of all his enormous personality and heart of gold." The statement continued, "We will be in constant prayer for his entire family including his wife Lexis, three children, brother Edward 'Peanut' Smith, sister Sheila, and lifetime manager and friend Mike D. Please give them the time they need to process and grieve such a huge loss." Courtesy Flaqko/YouTube The actress, best known for her Golden Age musicals, died at the age of 92 on September 16. Powell starred in hits including A Date With Judy, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Royal Wedding and Hit the Deck. Gregory Pace/BEI/Shutterstock The Saturday Night Live alum's manager announced his death on September 14, after the comedian's nine-year private battle with cancer. He was 61. "He was most proud of his comedy," Macdonald's longtime producing partner Lori Jo Hoekstra told Us in a statement. "He never wanted the diagnosis to affect the way the audience or any of his loved ones saw him. Norm was a pure comic. He once wrote that 'a joke should catch someone by surprise, it should never pander.' He certainly never pandered. Norm will be missed terribly." Jim Smeal/BEI/Shutterstock The actor, best known for his role in My Big Fat Greek Wedding, died on August 31, his publicist confirmed on September 8. He was 94. Dave Allocca/Starpix/Shutterstock The Boardwalk Empire alum died at age 54, The Hollywood Reporter reported on September 6. Matt Baron/Shutterstock The former Girl's Aloud crooner died in September after battling cancer. She was 39. Her mother, Marie Hardman, confirmed the news via a statement on the singer's Instagram. "It's with deep heartbreak that today I'm sharing the news that my beautiful daughter Sarah has sadly passed away," the statement read. "Many of you will know of Sarah's battle with cancer and that she fought so strongly from her diagnosis until her last day. She slipped away peacefully this morning. I'd like to thank everyone for their kind support over the past year. It meant the world to Sarah and it gave her great strength and comfort to know she was loved. I know she won't want to be remembered for her fight against this terrible disease — she was a bright shining star and I hope that's how she can be remembered instead." David Fisher/Shutterstock The former Today weatherman's death was announced by Al Roker. "We lost a beloved member of our @todayshow family this morning. Willard Scott passed peacefully at the age of 87 surrounded by family, including his daughters Sally and Mary and his lovely wife, Paris," Roker captioned a photo of him and Scott on September 4. "He was truly my second dad and am where I am today because of his generous spirit. Willard was a man of his times, the ultimate broadcaster. There will never be anyone quite like him." Before he was a weatherman, he was a clown. Scott was known as Bozo the Clown in Washington, D.C., and he was also the original Ronald McDonald. Ivan Nikolov/WENN/Newscom/The Mega Agency The husband of NeNe Leakes died on September 1 at age 66 after a battle with colon cancer. "Today the Leakes family is in deep pain with a broken heart. After a long battle with cancer, Gregg Leakes has passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by all of his children, very close loved ones and wife Nene Leakes," a representative for the family said in a statement. "We ask that you pray for peace and strength over their family & allow them to mourn in private during this very very difficult time." The real estate investor was first diagnosed in June 2018 but was declared cancer-free 11 months later. In June 2021, NeNe revealed that Gregg's cancer had returned. Two months later, she told fans at her Linnethia Lounge that he was dying. "My husband is transitioning to the other side," she said in August. "You don't know what we're dealing with right now." Diane Bondareff/Invision/AP/Shutterstock The Mary Tyler Moore Show alum died peacefully in his home on August 29 at age 91. "We are sorry to say that our beloved patriarch passed away this morning peacefully," a statement on his official Twitter account read. "Words cannot express the sadness we feel. With a kiss on your head — Goodnight dad. We love you." Rebecca Cabage/Invision/AP/Shutterstock The former child actor died on August 28 after he was reported missing two days earlier, days after starting college at Millersville University in Millersville, Pennsylvania. The university confirmed the news via Twitter, writing, "It is with a grieving heart that I let you know of the death of 19-year-old Matthew Mindler from Hellertown, Pennsylvania, a first-year student at Millersville University." The statement continued, "A search had been underway for Matthew since Thursday, after he was reported missing. Matthew was found deceased this morning, Saturday, August 28, in Manor Township near campus." An official cause of death was not announced. Marion Curtis/Starpix/Shutterstock The Dynasty alum's wife, Jodi Lister, confirmed on August 25, that Nader died at home in California after battling an untreatable form of cancer. The actor, who was also known for his role on All My Children, was 76. "With a heavy heart, I'm sharing the news of the passing of my beloved, Michael. We had 18 wonderful years together with the many dogs we fostered and adopted," Lister said in a statement to MichaelFairmanTV.com. "Recently, Michael was so thrilled to reconnect with his friends from the cast of Dynasty during Emma Samms virtual event to help raise funds for Long-Covid research. He was a beautiful and fascinating man with many talents and skills. I will miss him forever." Nils Jorgensen/Shutterstock News broke on August 24 that the So You Think You Can Dance alum had died. He was 33. His cause of death was not publicly announced. Paul A Hebert/Invision/AP/Shutterstock The Everly Brothers performer died at the age of 84 in Nashville, a family spokesperson confirmed to the Los Angeles Times on August 21. "Don lived by what he felt in his heart," a statement to the outlet read. "Don expressed his appreciation for the ability to live his dreams … with his soulmate and wife, Adela, and sharing the music that made him an Everly Brother." AFF-USA/Shutterstock The Sherlock actress, who played Mrs. Hudson on the series, died on August 12 at the age of 84. "Mum passed away quietly today with her family around her, in Edinburgh. We ask for privacy and understanding at this most difficult and sad of times," the family said in a statement after Stubbs' agent confirmed to Deadline that the English actress passed away following an illness. Dan Wooller/Shutterstock The former child star died at age 95 on August 7, her daughter Kendall Errair confirmed in a statement. Withers was known for her work in the 1934 film Bright Eyes, which also starred Shirley Temple, and later made a name for herself in commercials. Alan Berliner/BEI/Shutterstock The comedian, who was a co-founder of comedy group The Whitest Kids You Know, died Friday, August 6. He was 41. Moore's manager confirmed his death to Deadline, who only listed the cause as "an accident." Moore is survived by his wife Aimee Carlson, son August and other extended family members. His loved ones issued a statement: "We are devastated by the loss of my husband, best friend and the father of our son. He was known as a writer and comedian to millions, and yet to us he was simply the center of our whole world. We don't know how we'll go on without him, but we're thankful for the memories we do have that will stay with us forever. We appreciate the outpouring of love and support we have received from everyone. This is a tragic and sudden loss and we ask that you please respect our privacy during this time of grieving." Gregory Pace/BEI/Shutterstock The Night Court actress died Saturday, August 7, after a nearly four-year battle with cancer. She was 70. Post's career began in 1979 with classic shows like CHiPs, The Love Boat and Cheers. She also had a memorable role as Cameron Diaz's mother in the 1998 film There's Something About Mary. In recent years, she appeared on Scrubs, 30 Rock and Chicago P.D., and she even made Lifetime's Four Christmases and a Wedding and ABC's The Kids Are Alright between rounds of chemotherapy. The actress is survived by her husband, Michael A. Ross, daughters Kate Armstrong Ross and Daisy Schoenborn, son-in-law Bryce Schoenborn and a granddaughter, 5 months. Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock Kool & the Gang co-founder Dennis "Dee Tee" Thomas died in August 2021. A spokesperson said via NBC News the saxophone player died in his sleep. He was 70. Brad Barket/Invision/AP/Shutterstock The My 600-Lb. Life star died at home in New Jersey on August 1 after documenting her journey on the TLC reality show. She was 30. Discovery+ The soap star died on Friday, July 30, at the age of 60, his costar Jim Heffel confirmed via Facebook. "Yesterday I lost a good friend and the world lost a great person," Heffel wrote. "Jay Pickett decided to ride off into the Heavens. Jay died sitting on a horse ready to rope a steer in the movie Treasure Valley in Idaho. The way of a true cowboy. Jay wrote the story and starred in it. He was also coproducer with myself and Vernon Walker. He will be truly missed. Ride like the wind partner [sic]." The movie's director, Travis Mills, shared a note of his own via the movie's Facebook page on Sunday, August 1. He wrote, "Many of you have already heard about the tragedy that happened two days ago. Jay Pickett, our leading man, writer, producer and creator of this movie passed away suddenly while we were on location preparing to film a scene. There is no official explanation for the cause of his death but it appears to have been a heart attack. Everyone present tried as hard as they could to keep him alive. Our hearts are broken and we grieve for his family who are so devastated by this shocking tragedy." Courtesy Jay Pickett/Instagram The TikTok star, known by his username @itsanthonymichael, died on July 31 due to his injuries from a shooting five days earlier, police confirmed. The 19-year-old was in a Corona, California, movie theater watching The Forever Purge when a shooter opened fire. While another victim died immediately, Barajas spent days on life support before succumbing to his injuries. A suspect is in custody. Courtesy Anthony Michael/Instagram The Lone Ranger actor died in his sleep of natural causes at a private care facility in Hollywood on July 28. He was 85. "His motto in life was always respect one another and don't talk about one another in a negative way," Grant's publicist, Lani Carmichael, told the Associated Press. Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock The remaining ZZ Top members confirmed the death of the bassist and cofounder on July 28 via Facebook. Hill was 72. "We are saddened by the news today that our Compadre, Dusty Hill, has passed away in his sleep at home in Houston, Texas," the statement read. "We, along with legions of ZZ Top fans around the world, will miss your steadfast presence, your good nature and enduring commitment to providing that monumental bottom to the 'Top.' We will forever be connected to that 'Blues Shuffle in C.' You will be missed greatly, amigo. Frank & Billy." Hill's passing comes just five days after he suffered a hip injury that resulted in him stepping back from one of the rock band's 2021-2022 North American tour stops. Larry Marano/Shutterstock The Emmy- and Tony-winning comedian died peacefully on Saturday, July 24 in Manhattan at the age of 93, his lawyer confirmed to The New York Times. Mason, who was a master of the "Borscht Belt" style of comedy, had been hospitalized for two weeks prior with difficulty breathing. Stuart Clarke/Shutterstock The Gladiator actor died after a heart attack while on a boat in Turkey. He was 65. The bodybuilder, who also appeared in Braveheart, is survived by wife Denise Mitchell and their children. YouTube The "She Rates Dogs" podcast host died on Saturday, July 18 following a hit-and-run collision in Los Angeles. He was 26. George's cohost Michaela Okland confirmed the news via Twitter. "I would rather you guys here this from me than a news article," she wrote at the time. "Mat was killed in a hit and run last night. I don't really have any other words right now. I wish I could contact everybody who knows him personally but the news is already out and I just can't do it right now." Courtesy of Mat George/Instagram The "Just a Friend" rapper died on July 16 at age 57 following complications from diabetes, which the performer had suffered from for more than a year. Markie (real name Marcel Theo Hall) died in a Baltimore hospital with his wife, Tara Hall, at his side. "We are grateful for the many calls and prayers of support that we have received during this difficult time," a rep for the rapper told TMZ at the time. "Biz created a legacy of artistry that will forever be celebrated by his industry peers and his beloved fans whose lives he was able to touch through music, spanning over 35 years. He leaves behind a wife, many family members and close friends who will miss his vibrant personality, constant jokes and frequent banter." Jim Smeal/Shutterstock The star of 1980's Any Which Way You Can died at age 88 on July 5. His wife, Joanne Cervelli Smith, did not reveal his cause of death but said he passed at the Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital in Woodland Hills, California, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He was known for his work on TV in Rich Man, Poor Man (1976) and Hawaii Five-0 (1979-80) as well as films such as The Losers (1970), Conan the Barbarian (1982) and Red Dawn (1984). He is survived by his wife and his children, William E. Smith III and Sherri Anne Cervelli. Aip/Kobal/Shutterstock Robert Downey Jr. confirmed his father's death on July 7. "RIP Bob D. Sr. 1936-2021," the Iron Man star wrote via Instagram. "Last night, dad passed peacefully in his sleep after years of enduring the ravages of Parkinson's. He was a true maverick filmmaker, and remained remarkably optimistic throughout. According to my stepmoms [sic] calculations, they were happily married for just over 2000 years. Rosemary Rogers-Downey, you are a saint, and our thoughts and prayers are with you." The late actor and director was 85. Damian Dovarganes/AP/Shutterstock "Suzzanne Douglas a beautiful and talented actress made her transition today. She warmed our hearts on movie screens and television sets all over the world. This beautiful soul was my cousin," the When They See Us star's cousin Angie Tee posted via Facebook in July 2021. She continued: "I can remember growing up, there weren't very many black actresses who had starring roles but there was my cousin with the lead role in Tap starring alongside great dancers such as Gregory Hines and Sammy Davis Jr. She also performed with Angela Bassett and Whoopi Goldberg in How Stella Got Her Groove Back. The Inkwell, Jason's Lyric and so much more the list goes on. The world will miss your talent but your soul will live on forever. Rest in Paradise my beautiful cousin Suzzane you will be missed RIP." Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock The Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender died on July 4 after suffering a head injury in Michigan following an Independence Day incident, police said, noting there was a "fireworks malfunction" where Kivlenieks fell while "escaping a hot tub." He was 24. "We are shocked and saddened by the loss of Matiss Kivlenieks, and we extend our deepest sympathies to his mother, Astrida, his family and friends during this devastating time," Blue Jackets President of Hockey Operations, John Davidson, said in a statement on July 5. "Kivi was an outstanding young man who greeted every day and everyone with a smile and the impact he had during his four years with our organization will not be forgotten." Courtesy Matiss Kivlenieks/Instagram; Kathy Willens/AP/Shutterstock The Everybody Loves Raymond actor and father of the show's creator, Phil Rosenthal, died at age 95, his son confirmed via Instagram on June 27. "As heartbroken as we are, we are so grateful that he was our dad, our grandpa, our friend, our favorite and funniest TV star, and the role model for how to live 95 years while being sweet, gentle, kind, compassionate and really really funny . Will have more to say, later. Lost the biggest influence in my life. I know you loved him too and I'm sad for all of us today," Phil wrote. "I love you Dad. You live on forever in us, your family, and the friends you've made around the world." Courtesy of Phil Rosenthal/Instagram The former Skid Row singer died in June at age 55, a month after revealing he was struggling with liver failure. Band members announced his passing on Instagram, "We are saddened to hear the news of our brother Johnny Solinger," the official account shared. "Our thoughts are with his family, friends and fans. Godspeed Singo." Solinger replaced Sebastian Bach as the frontman in 1999, and he left the band in 2015. UPI Photo/Roger Williams/Newscom/Mega The Gone Girl actress, whose long television and stage career led her to appear in shows such as One Life to Live, Royal Pains and Nashville, died on June 13 due to injuries sustained after a hit-and-run scooter accident in New York City. She was 65. Victoria Will/Invision/AP/Shutterstock The Deliverance actor died of natural causes at his Los Angeles home on June 13 in Los Angeles. Beatty was 83. The star appeared in films such as Nashville (1975), All the President's Men (1976) and Superman (1978). In his later years, Warren starred in Charlie Wilson's War (2007) and voiced Lotso, the main villain in Toy Story 3 (2010). Beatty is survived by wife Sandra Johnson as well as his children from his previous relationships: Blossom, Doug, twins Charles and Lennis, Wally, Jon, Thomas and Dorothy. Shutterstock The actor's family confirmed on June 9 that he died of cardiac complications in Los Angeles on June 3. His wife, Elaine Lively, and his children, Lori, Jason, Robyn, Eric and Blake, were by his side. He was 74. Henry Lamb/BEI/Shutterstock The Mod Squad alum died on June 6 after battling colon cancer, his manager confirmed to CNN the following day. He was 81. Williams was best known for playing Lincoln "Linc" Hayes on the crime drama from 1968 to 1973. He also starred on Mystery Woman and had a recurring voice role on American Dragon: Jake Long. His film credits include Purple Rain, The Butler and American Nightmares. The actor is survived by his sister Sondra Pugh, daughter Jamey Phillips, niece Suyin Shaw, grandnephews Elliot Shaw and Ese Shaw and grandniece Azaria Verdin. Alexandra Wyman/Invision/AP/Shutterstock The Chicago native, known for her roles on The Andy Griffith Show and Mayberry R.F.D., died on May 31 at age 85. Her family told The Hollywood Reporter that Golonka suffered from Alzheimer's disease and died at a California memory care facility. United Artists/Kobal/Shutterstock The Face/Off actress's son, director/actor Morgan Krantz, announced her death via Instagram, captioning a series of photos, "Rip Mom. I love you." She died after suffering cardiac arrest at age 57. Courtesy Morgan Krantz/Instagram The Texas-based rapper, whose real name was Dashawn Robertson, died at age 20 on May 31. A cause of death was not determined at the time, per NBC News. Courtesy Lil Loaded/Instagram The Grammy winner, known for hits like "Hooked on a Feeling" and "Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head," died on May 29 at his Arlington, Texas, home. His reps said complications from lung cancer caused his death. Mark Reinstein/Shutterstock The Love Boat star died on May 29, according to Ron Celona, artistic director of the Coachella Valley Repertory. MacLeod, who played news writer Murray Slaughter on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, was 90 at the time of his death. Adam Scull/Shutterstock The actor, best known for his role as Freddy Jones in 2003's School of Rock, died on May 26 after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle. He was 32. Courtesy of Kevin Clark/Facebook; Shutterstock The actor died at age 74, according to a Facebook announcement from the town of Montgomery, New York. Wright voiced Sebastian in Disney's The Little Mermaid in 1989, signing Oscar-nominated hits such as "Kiss the Girl" and "Under the Sea." He enjoyed a long stage career, even originating the part of Mufasa in The Lion King on Broadway, and cofounding the Hudson Valley Conservatory. "Sam and his family have impacted countless Hudson Valley youth always inspiring them to reach higher and dig deeper to become the best version of themselves," the town said in the statement. "On top of his passion for the arts and his love for his family, Sam was most known for walking into a room and simply providing PURE JOY to those he interacted with. He loved to entertain, he loved to make people smile and laugh and he loved to love." Alex Berliner/BEI/Shutterstock Born Paul Gladney, the comic died on May 19 in his Oakland, California, home at age 79, his rep told The Hollywood Reporter. His writing credits included hits such as Sanford and Sons and Good Times, and he acted on screen as Sam Cooke in the 1978 film The Buddy Holly Story. He also made several appearances on Chappelle's Show. Broadimage/Shutterstock The Beethoven actor died on May 18 at the age of 86. His son, Nicholas, confirmed the news to The New York Times, telling them he died at home in Connecticut of bone marrow cancer Gregory Pace/BEI/Shutterstock The 59-year-old actress, best known for her role as the iconic video vixen in several 1980s Whitesnake music videos, was found dead on May 7. "We just want to say thank you for all of you, her fans and friends, for always showing her such support and love. You gave her life everyday. We miss her and love her and we know her legacy will live on forever," daughters Wynter Finley and Raine Finley announced on May 8. Broadimage/Shutterstock The former NASCAR driver's fiancée, Keira Brinegar Tibbs, confirmed via Facebook on May 2 that McClure had died at age 42. "Eric, I will love you until my last breath....please wait for me until then," she wrote. "I love you more." NASCAR also issued a statement via Twitter the same day, writing, "We are saddened to learn of the passing of former driver and owner Eric McClure. NASCAR extends its deepest condolences to Eric's family and friends." Courtesy Eric McClure/Instagram "My beloved sister, Olympia Dukakis, passed away this morning in New York City," the Moonstruck star's brother Apollo wrote via Facebook on May 1. "After many months of failing health she is finally at peace and with her [late husband] Louis [Zorich]." Broadimage/Shutterstock Crawford, who was one of the original Mouseketeers, died on April 29 at the age of 75. His family confirmed his passing, saying he "slipped away peacefully" with his wife, Charlotte, by his side. While he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and had contracted both COVID-19 and pneumonia, his cause of death was not specified. The actor was best known for his time on The Mickey Mouse Club, starring in Matinee Theatre and playing Mark McCain on The Rifleman for five seasons, which earned him an Emmy nomination at the age of 13. Shutterstock The philanthropist and wife of late Kirk Douglas died in her Beverly Hills home on April 29, the family confirmed. "She brought out the best in all of us, especially our father," stepson Michael Douglas told Variety. "Dad would never have had the career he did without Anne's support and partnership. ... She will always be in our hearts." Anne and Kirk were married for 65 years before his February 2020 death and shared two sons: Peter and Eric. Capture Pix/Shutterstock The iconic rock songwriter and producer died on April 19 at age 73. Steinman composed Meat Loaf's 1977 debut album, Bat Out of Hell, considered one of the best-selling albums of all time with more than 50 million copies sold. He also wrote many popular songs, including Celine Dion's "It's All Coming Back to Me Now," Bonnie Tyler's "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and Meat Loaf's "I Would Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)." The Connecticut state medical examiner confirmed Steinman's death to Variety but did not announce the cause of death. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock The former vice president, who worked alongside President Jimmy Carter, died on April 19 at the age of 93. The politician, who ran for president in 1984 against Ronald Reagan, passed away at his home in Minneapolis, Minnesota, surrounded by family, spokesperson Kathy Tunheim confirmed at the time. "As proud as we were of him leading the presidential ticket for Democrats in 1984, we know that our father's public policy legacy is so much more than that," the family said in a statement via CNN. AP/Shutterstock The lead guitarist for the Kingsmen died on his 77th birthday on April 16. Mitchell (L) cofounded the band in 1959, and they became best known for their rock cover of "Louie Louie." His cause of death was not announced. He is survived by two children, Samantha and Max. MediaPunch/Shutterstock The Survivor alum died on April 18 after a long battle with esophageal and ovarian cancer. The reality TV star previously beat breast cancer, eight years before revealing she had been diagnosed with two forms of the disease in June 2020. Courtesy of Sunday Burquest/Instagram The actor, who wore a full-body hair suit and hat as Cousin Itt in the original The Addams Family series, died on April 16 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 84. Shutterstock The Peaky Blinders actress' husband, Damian Lewis, revealed via Twitter on April 16 that McCrory had died after battling cancer. She was 52. "She died as she lived. Fearlessly," Lewis wrote in his "heartbroken" tribute. "God, we love her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. She blazed so brightly. Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you." Ian West/PA Images/INSTAR The Vine star, best known for his popular "Welcome to Chili's" video, died on April 11. He was 24. His twin brother Patrick Perkins announced the news, saying, "I can't even really put into words what this loss means for me," he wrote via Instagram. "I'm often asked the question, 'What's it like to be a twin?' and my response is usually, 'What's it like to NOT be a twin?' " He continued: "Being a twin is a very central part of my identity. It's all I've known. And I'm struggling to find the words to explain what it will be like for me to live in this world without him. My best friend." Courtesy of Adam Perkins/Instagram The financier, who was the mastermind behind an investment scheme that defrauded thousands of clients, died of natural causes on April 14, per the Associated Press. Madoff was serving 150 years in prison after pleading guilty to fraud charges in 2009. He was 82. MediaPunch/Shutterstock The star of the reality docuseries Baldwin Hills died on April 11 at age 30. A cause of death was not released. BET released a statement about Taylor's passing, saying, "The entire BET family mourns the passing of one of our own, Ms. Ashley Gerren Taylor, beloved star of Baldwin Hills. The untimely passing of such a young, bright light is difficult to process. BET's thoughts and prayers go out to Ashley's friends and family during this time." Picture Perfect/Shutterstock The Sopranos star died on April 11, following a battle with colon cancer. He was 64. "I was by his side when my dear father passed away this morning, peacefully, in his beloved Treehouse," Siravo's daughter, Allegra Okarmus, wrote on Instagram. "We are both so lucky to be so intensely loved. I am so immensely grateful to have had him here on earth and I know that he hasn't gone very far. He had many credits, but his favorite one by far was that of Nonno Joe." Siravo was best known for playing Johnny Soprano in The Sopranos and Angelo DeCarlo in the First National Tour of Jersey Boys. Andy Kropa/Invision/AP/Shutterstock The Big Brother UK star died on April 9 after a lifelong battle with anorexia. "Nikki Grahame was a much loved housemate and a huge part of the Big Brother family. We are shocked and saddened by this awful news and our thoughts are with her family," a statement posted on the British reality show's official Twitter account read. Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock The rapper died on April 9, seven days after an overdose, his family confirmed in a statement. "We are deeply saddened to announce today that our loved one, DMX, birth name of Earl Simmons, passed away at 50 years old at White Plains Hospital with his family by his side after being placed on life support for the past few days," the statement read. "Earl was a warrior who fought till the very end." Courtesy of DMX/Instagram "It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle," Buckingham Palace confirmed in a statement on April 9. The duke was released from the hospital in March after being admitted one month prior as a "precautionary measure" and undergoing a "successful" surgery for a preexisting condition. David Hartley/Shutterstock The former child star, best known for his appearance in Romeo + Juliet, was killed in a car accident in April 2021. He was 38. Tarver's uncle reflected on his nephew's life on The Dallas Morning News, saying, "He had been through so much, but his focus was on his music," he explained. "He was getting ready to make his comeback. He had been in the studio working on a project that was supposed to be released this year." YouTube The British actor — known for his performances in the Harry Potter and James Bond franchises, along with the U.K.'s Friday Night Dinner — died in April at age 54 after battling a brain tumor. Steve Meddle/Shutterstock The Big Ang alum died on April 1 after contracting the coronavirus, Janine Detore revealed via Instagram. "You'll be missed," she wrote. "Your bday was in between me and Angela [Raiola]. You were our family. We love you always. Angela, take care of @blondelindavh1 #onlythegooddieyoung." Charles Sykes/Invision/AP/Shutterstock The Bad Girls Club star was identified as one of two people killed on March 26 during shootings in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She was 29. "We do believe that she truly is, at this point in time, an innocent victim that was probably struck by stray gunfire in some regards," Virginia Beach Police Chief Paul Neudigate said in a press conference on March 27. Courtesy of Deshayla Harris/Instagram The children's book author died on March 25 at her home in Carmel, California. She was 104. HarperCollins announced Cleary's death the following day in a statement. "We are saddened by the passing of Beverly Cleary, one of the most beloved children's authors of all time," HarperCollins Children's Books president Suzanne Murphy said. "Her timeless books are an affirmation of her everlasting connection to the pleasures, challenges, and triumphs that are part of every childhood." Cleary was best known for writing Henry Huggins, The Mouse and the Motorcycle, Beezus and Romona and her memoirs My Own Two Feet and A Girl from Yamhill. YouTube The character actor died in Los Angeles on March 18 after battling a brief illness. Throughout his decades-long career, Gilliland was best known for his work on the CBS sitcom Designing Women, where he met his wife, Jean Smart. Paul A Hebert/Invision/AP/Shutterstock The Arrested Development alum died in her sleep on March 24, Deadline reported the following day. The Emmy-winning actress' daughter, Brooke Bowman, confirmed her death in a statement on March 25. "Her greatest pleasure was bringing joy to others through her storytelling both on screen and off," she said of her late mother. "While her legacy will live on through her body of work, she will also be remembered by many for her wit, class and overall joie de vivre." MediaPunch/Shutterstock Us confirmed on March 23 that The Goldbergs star died at the age of 87. "The family is devastated to announce that this morning George Segal passed away due to complications from bypass surgery," the Oscar-nominated actor's wife, Sonia Segal, told Us in a statement. Jim Smeal/Shutterstock The reggae music pioneer, who was a founding member of the Wailers with Bob Marley, died in his native Jamaica on March 2 of complications from a stroke that he had suffered in July 2020. He was 73. Mediapunch/Shutterstock The Fat Boys rapper (real name Mark Anthony Morales) died on February 18, one day before his 53rd birthday. WENN/Newscom/MEGA The Rush Limbaugh Show host died on February 17 from lung cancer at age 70. His wife, Kathryn Adams Limbaugh, confirmed the news on his popular show and via Facebook. "We, the Limbaugh family, are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved Rush has died," her statement via Rush's official Facebook page read. "Rush Hudson Limbaugh III will forever be the greatest of all time, a courageous, brilliant gentle giant and radio pioneer. Our entire family is so thankful to everyone who prayed and cared for Rush, especially the audience he adored. Rush's love for our country and for all of you will live on eternally." Shutterstock The former NFL wide receiver's body was discovered in his Florida hotel room on February 15 after checking in one month prior. While authorities saw no sign of trauma at the scene, they opened an investigation into the 38-year-old's death. Jackson played in the NFL for 11 years from 2005 to 2016. He is survived by his wife, Lindsey VanDeweghe. Chris O'Meara/AP/Shutterstock The five-time Jeopardy! champion, who competed on some of late host Alex Trebek's final episodes, died at 24. "We are heartbroken to share that our dear Brayden Smith recently passed away unexpectedly," his mom, Debbie Smith, tweeted on February 12. "We are so grateful that Brayden was able to live out his dream on @jeopardy." The team behind the long-running game show shared a statement soon after, tweeting, "The JEOPARDY! family is heartbroken by the tragic loss of Brayden Smith. He was kind, funny and absolutely brilliant. Our deepest condolences go out to Brayden's family. He will be missed." YouTube The jazz pianist, who won 23 Grammys and was nominated over 60 times during his career, died from cancer on February 9 at his home in Tampa Bay, Florida. He was 79. Mike Carlson/Invision/AP/Shutterstock The Hustler founder died at age 78 on February 10 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in L.A. Roger Askew/Shutterstock  The Supremes founding member died "suddenly" at age 76 on February 8 at her home in Henderson, Nevada, according to her publicist. Earl Gibson III/Shutterstock Alaskan Bush People patriarch Billy Brown died on February 7 at age 68. "We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved patriarch Billy Brown passed away last night after suffering from a seizure. He was our best friend — a wonderful and loving dad, granddad and husband and he will be dearly missed," his son Bear, 33, wrote via Instagram. "He lived his life on his terms, off the grid and off the land and taught us to live like that as well. We plan to honor his legacy going forward, and to continue with his dream. We ask for privacy and prayers during this painful time." Discovery |
| Holding Hands! Channing Tatum and Zoe Kravitz Get Cozy in NYC Posted: 24 Oct 2021 02:46 PM PDT  Heating up. Nearly two months after Us Weekly confirmed that Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz are dating, the pair were spotted looking cozy in New York City. Channing Tatum and Zoe Kravitz's Relationship Timeline Read articleThe Magic Mike actor, 41, and the Big Little Lies alum, 32, were photographed holding hands as they walked down the street together on Saturday, October 23, via photos published by the Daily Mail. The Alabama native donned a beige sweatshirt and black sweatpants as he chatted with his new flame. Kravitz, for her part, opted for a cream-colored turtleneck, oversized black jacket, wide-legged jeans and a gray beanie. After fueling dating rumors during earlier NYC outings and Tatum seemingly following Kravitz-themed fan accounts, Us confirmed the pair were officially a couple in August. Channing Tatum and Zoe Kravitz Caught Leaving the Met Gala Together Read article"Channing and Zoe are dating," a source exclusively told Us, noting the stars first connected while working on the upcoming film Pussy Island. "They both thought the other was cool, fun and attractive, but never acted on it because they were never single." The insider added that things "turned romantic fast" between the two costars.  "They both have a lot in common, they're both very active and love outdoor sports and being in the outdoors," the source continued at the time. "They both work in Hollywood, but like being off the grid too, that's why the [recent] upstate getaway was so great for them." Weeks later, the pair both attended the 2021 Met Gala though kept their distance on the red carpet, posing separately. However, they were spotted leaving the Metropolitan Museum of Art together before the Sparkella author reposted a snap of them together at Alicia Key's afterparty. "This night!" Tatum captioned his Instagram Story post, sharing the 40-year-old's singer photo of Tatum, Kravitz, Keys and Moses Sumney. "No body [sic] wanted to trifle with us on the dance floor music and vibe was next level. Thank you @aliciakeys." The relatively private couple has also seemingly gotten tight with one another's families after the Step Up actor praised his girlfriend's dad, Lenny Kravitz, in a humorous September 29 Instagram exchange. The "Fly Away" crooner, 57, initially posted a snap in his kitchen last month, showing off his defined abs while holding a tea kettle. He captioned his post, "2:37pm. Good morning. All nighter in the studio last night. 3 albums on the horizon. Going back in. Love." Tatum, much like most of Lenny's Instagram followers, was seemingly awestruck by his physique. Zoe Kravitz's Dating History: From Penn Badgley to Karl Glusman Read article"Good god man," the Jupiter Ascending star commented. "What are you eating or what's in the water or the genes. It's not natural. Do you just do abs like all day?" The "I Belong to You" artist saw this conversation as a chance to hit up Tatum for a future acting gig, writing back, "Dude, I'm just trying to get in the next Magic Mike. Any connections?" Lenny's note about "connections" seemingly referred to the Divergent actress, his daughter whom he shares with ex Lisa Bonet. Before the Magic Mike XXL star and Zoë were linked, he was previously married to Jenna Dewan — with whom he shares 8-year-old daughter Everly — from 2009 to 2019 before dating Jessie J on and off between 2018 and 2020. The High Fidelity alum, for her part, married Karl Glusman in May 2019 ahead of their December 2020 split. Their divorce was finalized in August.  |
| ‘Friends’ Alum James Michael Tyler Dead at 59 After Cancer Battle Posted: 24 Oct 2021 02:26 PM PDT  Rest in peace. James Michael Tyler, best known for his role as Gunther on Friends died on Sunday, October 24, after battling stage 4 prostate cancer. He was 59. The actor died in the comfort of his home on Sunday morning, his rep confirmed to TMZ. Celebrity Health Scares Through The Years Read articleNews of Tyler's death comes after the actor spoke about his condition during a June 2021 episode of Today. "I was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer, which had spread to my bones," he said. "I've been dealing with that diagnosis for almost the past three years. … It's stage 4 [now]. Late-stage cancer. So eventually, you know, it's gonna probably get me." The Friends fan favorite revealed he received a screening for a "prostate-specific antigen" during a routine checkup in September 2018. "That came back at an extraordinarily high number," he explained. "So I knew immediately when I went online and I saw the results of my blood test and blood work that there was obviously something quite wrong there. Nearly immediately, my doctor called me and said, 'Hey, I need you to come in tomorrow because I suspect that you may have quite a serious problem with your prostate.'" After additional testing, Tyler was diagnosed and referred to a specialist at UCLA. He soon began hormone therapy, which "worked amazingly for about a year" and allowed him to "go about life regularly," he revealed at the time. Stars Who Beat Cancer Read articleHis early treatment was relatively successful until the cancer spread during the height of the coronavirus pandemic. He learned the disease had spread to his bones, which causes paralysis in the lower half of his body. "I missed going in for a test, which was not a good thing," Tyler added. "So the cancer decided to mutate at the time of the pandemic, and so it's progressed. … Next time you go in for just a basic exam or your yearly checkup, please ask your doctor for a PSA test. It's easily detectable. … If it spreads beyond the prostate to the bones, which is most prevalent in my form, it can be a lot more difficult to deal with." The former Scrubs guest star started chemotherapy to "aggressively" fight the disease after it spread. Due to his treatment, Tyler was unable to attend the taping of the HBO Max Friends reunion, which debuted in May 2021, in person. Instead, he appeared via Zoom and called the experience "bittersweet." Secret Huddle, Selfies and More! 'Friends' Cast Share BTS Reunion Pics Read article"I wanted to be a part of that, and initially I was going to be on the stage, at least, with them, and be able to take part in all the festivities," he told the Today hosts in June. "I was very happy to be included. It was my decision not to be a part of that physically and make an appearance on Zoom, basically, because I didn't wanna bring a downer on it, you know? … I didn't want to be like, 'Oh, and by the way, Gunther has cancer.'" The Missouri native was widely known for playing Central Perk manager Gunther on the popular sitcom. According to an April 2018 interview with Insider, Gunther was created because Tyler was the only extra on set who knew how to work the espresso machine prop. His character went from being an unnamed barista in the background to the beloved snarky coffee shop manager, who had a massive crush on Rachel (played by Jennifer Aniston). "I learned so much just by being around them and our crew and cast – everyone was absolutely a master of the game," Tyler told Insider about his experience on the New York-based sitcom. "I was just observing how great TV is made." He also appeared in episodes of Sabrina The Teenage Witch, Scrubs, Episodes and Modern Music.  |
| What Teyana Taylor Thinks of Husband Iman's Chemistry With ‘DWTS’ Pro Daniella Posted: 24 Oct 2021 01:50 PM PDT No jealousy here. Teyana Taylor exclusively told Us Weekly that she's not worried about husband Iman Shumpert's chemistry with his Dancing With the Stars partner, Daniella Karagach. Dancing With the Stars' Hottest Hookups Read article"I'm too secure in my s–t to be worrying about that," Taylor, 30, told Us on Saturday, October 23, while at Mohegan Sun's 25th Anniversary Celebration at TAO inside Mohegan Sun Casino & Resort in Uncasville, Connecticut.  As a dancer, she knows that this is strictly business, and any connection felt is just part of the job. The Coming 2 America actress said it's a two-way street with any couple in the entertainment business, and she and Shumpert, 31, both know it's all part of their careers. "We have to do movies and TV shows, and I have a love interest and stuff like that — it's just part of the job," Taylor explained. "We get our job done and we keep it pushing. And I think that's the part that we love about each other the most because we do our job and we literally keep it pushing." Taylor and Shumpert, who plays basketball for the Brooklyn Nets, have been going strong since they met in 2014 and married in 2016. The We Got Love: Teyana & Iman stars share daughters Iman Jr. (nicknamed Junie), 5, and Rue, 13 months Most Controversial 'Dancing With the Stars' Contestants Read articleThe Hit the Floor alum says the sparks between her husband and Karagach, 28, makes for an even better show. "I honestly think that their chemistry is amazing," Taylor said of the DWTS pro, who has been married Pasha Pashkov since 2014. "I think that Daniella is an amazing choreographer. I'm a dancer, so I appreciate what she do and then she kills it." The NBA player traded the court for the dance floor in September as Dancing With the Stars season 30 kicked off. His wife is happy to see him try something new.  "I think that [Karagach] takes him out of his comfort zone and I love that. You know what I'm saying? Like, you get to see him in a different space," she explained. Taylor said she has been part of the DWTS live audience several times, which she called "really fun." She added that she's "super proud" of her man for joining Dancing With the Stars. The dancer, who has appeared in videos alongside Kanye West, thinks Shumpert "absolutely" has a chance at bringing home the coveted mirror ball trophy. 'Dancing With the Stars' Salaries: How Much Do Contestants and Pros Make? Read article"He's come a long way so I'm excited to see," Taylor added. Dancing With the Stars airs on ABC Mondays at 8 p.m. ET. Reporting by Diana Cooper  |
| Christine Quinn Slams 'Selling Sunset' Rumors, Claims Costars Exclude Her Posted: 24 Oct 2021 01:19 PM PDT  Setting the record straight. Amid ongoing feud rumors with her Selling Sunset costars, Christine Quinn is clapping back at the accusations she's been less involved on the Netflix show as a result. Chrishell Stause vs Christine Quinn: Timeline of the 'Selling Sunset' Drama Read article"I'm SOOOOO tired of addressing this," the Netflix personality, 32, tweeted on Friday, October 22, in response to the ongoing speculation. "I am in every single episode of season 4 and 5 of selling sunset. The girls intentionally leave me out of photos. I have real work to do besides sit on my phone and prove 24/7 that I'm filming a TV show. Yall going to see me." Quinn also shared a video of herself in the Oppenheim Group office, where she reiterated her point, noting, "I am in every single episode of the show." In the footage, Quinn showed her coworkers huddled in one corner of the office as she stood apart from them. The How to Be a Boss Bitch author also wrote in another Friday tweet, "I'm surrounded by a bunch of Benedict Arnold's."  The reality TV star made her video in response to a variety of tweets from fans, who claimed they didn't like seeing her fellow realtors constantly exclude her. Quinn even replied to one social media user's comment, seemingly referencing her costars: "Hoes ain't loyal." The Claws Are Out! Biggest 'Selling Sunset' Feuds Read articleShe also tweeted in another message, "I assure you I am at all the same events as them. I just do my job and head back to my family. Don't need a photo to prove anything lol." Quinn posted her shady tweets one day before costar Heather Rae Young's nuptials to Tarek El Moussa, which many of their costars publicly attended. At one point during the Saturday, October 23, celebrations, Chrishell Stause exclaimed, "Woo! Mr. and Mrs. El Moussa," as she danced with the 34-year-old bride, 40-year-old groom, Mary Fitzgerald, Jason Oppenheim and Brett Oppenheim. Fitzgerald, 39, for her part, shared a panoramic video of the evening sky onto her Instagram Story, writing, "Beautiful night for the wedding of @therealtarekelmoussa and @heatherraeyoung [four diamond ring emojis]." While many of the Oppenheim Group agents frequently share social media uploads of one another on set or at formal get-togethers, eagle-eyed fans were quick to note Quinn's absence in light of the ongoing drama, which is frequently captured on the Netflix series. The newlywed previously opened up about the former friends' relationship in September. "Christine and I have not had a close friendship for over a year now," Young exclusively told Us Weekly at the time. "We congratulate each other for special moments or we've sent a few nice texts back and forth. I've [also] obviously seen her a couple times in the office, here and there. But as far as a friendship, it's just not there right now." Everything to Know About 'Selling Sunset' Season 4: Cast, Feuds and More Read articleThe new bride also added, "I'm very close with all the other girls and there's no animosity. I [have] no ill will for her. I'm so happy that she has a baby and her amazing husband [Christian Richard], and her beautiful family. So I just want the best for her. I want happiness and that's it. I just want to work together and have no negativity." Quinn has also had a rocky friendship with Stause, 40, stemming from a tense season 1 standoff after Quinn alleged that the former soap star was fake and "shady." "I don't think it's a secret, you know, we're not friends," the Kentucky native told Us in June 2021. "But I think the goal is to be able to be coworkers." Months earlier, the Texas native exclusively revealed in March that the pair "mainly have a professional relationship" and try to be civil when they are both in the Los Angeles office at the same time.  |
| She's Back! Everything to Know About the 3rd 'Wonder Woman' Movie Posted: 24 Oct 2021 12:30 PM PDT Third time's the charm! Wonder Woman 3 officially has the green light — and Warner Bros. has already revealed some juicy details about the superhero film. The studio initially announced the third movie in December 2020, just days after Wonder Woman 1984 started streaming on HBO Max. Gal Gadot, who plays the iconic Diana Prince, will collaborate with director Patty Jenkins for the third time. "We are excited to be able to continue [Wonder Woman's] story with our real-life Wonder Women – Gal and Patty – who will return to conclude the long-planned theatrical trilogy," WB chairman Toby Emmerich said in a statement at the time. It isn't clear whether this is the final film for Gadot's Wonder Woman, but the third solo outing will likely tie up any remaining loose ends. "I want to see a third movie, too, to have 'a nice closure,'" Gadot told the "Just for Variety" podcast with Marc Malkin the same month. Jenkins, who is set to write and direct the third Wonder Woman film, has been toying with a concept for a while. However, the Emmy nominee revealed that she wasn't ready to commit to the story until the team gets closer to filming. "I've really hit the pause button. Because the truth is, where that plotline was coming from was our state of being six months ago," she told Total Film in June 2020. "And so I want to make sure that I'm totally absorbing whatever the result of this [coronavirus] pandemic is." The first Wonder Woman was released in June 2017 and took place in 1918 at the height of World War I as the superhero learned about the human world and discovered her gifts. In 2020, the debut of Wonder Woman 1984 revealed that Diana still had much to learn about her powers, including her ability to fly. The third movie, however, is unlikely to take place in the distant past. "I'm not planning to put it in the past again, because where are you going to go? You have to go forward," Jenkins told The Hollywood Reporter in January 2019. "It's definitely a contemporary story. That's all I can say." DC Comics fans know that Diana Prince's superhero alter ego is completely unknown by the public when the events of 2016's Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice happen, so the upcoming flick might explain why Wonder Woman seemingly put down her golden lasso. Scroll down for everything we know so far about Wonder Woman 3:  No release date has been announced yet, and with Jenkins busy making a Star Wars movie that's due in December 2023, it seems like Wonder Woman devotees should prepare for a long hiatus. WARNER BROS/Moviestore/Shutterstock  Warner Bros. announced that this will "conclude the long-planned theatrical trilogy," but fans will have to wait to find out what exactly that means for Gadot and Jenkins. WARNER BROS/Moviestore/Shutterstock  Diana was temporarily reunited with her true love, played by Chris Pine, in the second film. However, the ending hinted that she could finally move on and find love again, so don't expect Steve to make yet another return from the dead. "I think Steve's done," Pine told Entertainment Tonight in 2019 after he was announced as part of the sequel's cast. "I think Steve's done his bit." WARNER BROS/Moviestore/Shutterstock The original Wonder Woman actress had a cameo in the 2020 sequel as Asteria, but she'll get a bigger role when she returns in the third film. "Who would have thought in my life — at this time in my life — that this gift would just present itself to me, and that's so cool," Carter said at DC Fandome in October 2021. "And that's what I'm hoping for all of the fans of Wonder Woman ... to know that your life is full of surprises, and the Wonder Woman in you is alive and well." John Angelillo/UPI/Shutterstock Kristen Wiig's villainous character was intentionally given an open ending. "I have my reasons for making it ambiguous, and I think it's not clear what her point of view [is] on everything that just happened," Jenkins told Den of Geek in December 2020. "I love that we wrap up Max Lord's point of view, and that you see the culmination of that story line, I think is so important. But the truth is there may or may not be more to come [for Barbara]." WARNER BROS/Moviestore/Shutterstock Gadot teased her excitement to return to the role during an October 2021 interview with Entertainment Tonight. "The most amazing thing, other than the fact that I get to wear the Wonder Woman costume again and get inside her boots, is the fact that I can work with my amazing collaborators and work with Patty Jenkins again and I'm super, super grateful for that," she told the outlet. WARNER BROS/Moviestore/Shutterstock |
| Ed Sheeran ‘Sadly’ Tests Positive for COVID-19, Is Self-Isolating Posted: 24 Oct 2021 12:20 PM PDT The novel coronavirus has made its rounds worldwide after first emerging in the Wuhan, Hubei, province in China in December 2019 — and today's biggest stars are not immune. Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson were among the first high-profile names to test positive for COVID-19. On March 11, 2020, the Academy Award winner shared the symptoms the couple experienced during their time in Australia, where Hanks was working on pre-production for Baz Luhrmann's Elvis Presley biopic. "We felt a bit tired, like we had colds, and some body aches," the Forrest Gump actor said of he and Wilson. "Rita had some chills that came and went." On March 16, 2020, Us Weekly confirmed that Hanks and Wilson were released from the hospital. The pair, who have been married for 30 years, rented a home in Australia before flying back to the U.S. Nearly a week after Hanks and Wilson's diagnosis was confirmed, Idris Elba announced that he contracted the virus as well. He revealed via Twitter on Monday that he decided to get tested after learning that an individual he was in contact with tested positive on March 13, 2020. The day after speaking out, the English actor shared that Hanks' confession inspired him to speak about his own condition. "I'm really proud of Tom Hanks, who is also someone in the public eye who came out and said they have it and has been public about it," the Cats actor said in a Twitter livestream video. "I was really motivated by Tom's move there." Scroll down to see all the stars who have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.  The season 30 Dancing With the Stars contestant revealed in September 2021 that he tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time in one year — just days after his professional partner, Cheryl Burke, announced she contracted the virus.  Brown tested positive for the coronavirus and subsequently announced his plans to put the Zac Brown Band's "Comeback" tour on pause.  "Honestly, y'all, I'm feeling straight. The only thing I'm dealing with is no taste, no smell, which is the worst part of it," Booker said on Twitch in September 2021. "I'm about a week in. I'mma be back in no time, no time. ... Having no smell, no taste it makes your day dry. It makes your day grey. It makes it grey, for real." He went on to add, "I'm not gonna tell you guys if I have the vaccine or not, but you could still get COVID with the vaccine, for anybody that's saying that. Educate yourself." Sophie Sahara The Dancing With the Stars pro tested positive for the coronavirus despite being "fully vaccinated," telling her Instagram followers in September 2021: "I feel so bad for [my partner], Cody [Rigsby], I feel like I'm letting him down. I just feel like s—t to be quite honest, and it's so overwhelming because it's Sunday and the show's tomorrow. … I just hope I didn't spread it. For those of you who don't think COVID is a real thing, it's f—king real, dude. … I don't know what to say. I'll be in bed. God, I can't believe this happened." Courtesy of Cheryl Burke/Instagram As Selling Sunset halted production in September 2021, the HGTV star's rep confirmed that he had tested positive for the coronavirus, but "had no symptoms." El Moussa was quarantining with fiancée Heather Rae Young "out of an abundance of caution," the rep noted at the time. AFF-USA/Shutterstock The comedian confirmed in May 2021 that he received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, but Rock revealed he had a breakthrough case in September. "Hey guys I just found out I have COVID," the Spiral actor shared via Twitter. "Trust me you don't want this. Get vaccinated." Scott Kirkland/FX/Picturegroup/Shutterstock The 57-year-old star announced in September 2021 that she tested positive for COVID-19 while dealing with "ongoing health issues" earlier in the month. "To allow Wendy time to quarantine and fully recover and to ensure that our production abides by all SAG/AFTRA and DGA Covid protocols, we expect to begin the 13th season of The Wendy Williams Show on Monday, October 4," the talk show said in a statement via Instagram at the time, noting the show would be pushed from its original September 20 premiere date to October. Gregory Pace/Shutterstock The Dancing With the Stars pro revealed in September 2021 that he contracted the Delta variant three months prior after traveling for work. "It was pretty bad. I came back [from the trip] and I felt like crap," he said on the "Pretty Messed Up" podcast. "I went [to get tested] and it was negative. I went the second time, it was negative. I was dying. Literally dying. I felt like I couldn't breathe. It was just bad." A third test showed positive COVID-19 results and after spending two weeks at home, Savchenko got vaccinated. "Everybody who's not vaccinated, go get vaccinated 'cause that sucks. It sucks," he said. Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock The quarterback confirmed that he tested positive for the coronavirus in February 2021, shortly after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrated their Super Bowl victory with a boat parade. Brady confirmed the news during an interview with the Tampa Bay Times, which was published in September. "And I think [COVID-19] going to be challenging this year," he told the newspaper at the time. "I actually think it's going to play more of a factor this year than last year, just because of the way what we're doing now and what the stadium is going to look like and what the travel is going to look like and the people in the building and the fans." Kevin Sabitus/AP/Shutterstock The comedian announced via an Instagram video on September 1, 2021 that he had tested positive for COVID-19. "I got back from the road Saturday night and was feeling very weary. I had a headache, and I just felt rundown," he shared, adding that he isolated himself from family after getting "fevers and sweats" that night. Shutterstock Although both were vaccinated, the KISS bandmates tested positive for COVID-19 in succession and experienced mild symptoms in August 2021. Stanley tweeted on August 30 that he recovered, writing, "My COVID symptoms were MILD compared to many others and let me tell you... It kicked my ass." The next day, Simmons tested positive, forcing KISS to postpone at least four concerts while the band quarantines. "While Paul Stanley recently tweeted that he has recovered from COVID, Gene Simmons has now tested positive and is experiencing mild symptoms," the band said in a statement. "The band and crew will remain at home and isolate for the next 10 days and doctors have indicated the tour should be able to resume on September 9th at FivePoint Amphitheatre in Irvine, CA." Charles Sykes/Invision/AP/Shutterstock The Slipknot musician canceled his upcoming appearance at the "Astronomicon" convention in Ann Arbor, Michigan following a positive COVID-19 diagnosis. "I wish I had better news," he shared via a video posted on the event's official Facebook page. "I woke up today and tested positive, and I'm very, very sick. So I'm not gonna be able to make it this weekend. And I am absolutely devastated. I am so sorry. I hope everyone has a good time, and I promise you I will absolutely try to get back there as soon as I can. I should be okay." In the video, Taylor acknowledged that he's vaccinated and "not worried." He added, "I certainly wouldn't want to spread it to anyone else. So, everybody be safe out there. And thank you so much. And I will see you again, I promise." Invision/AP/Shutterstock The Younger alum confirmed in August 2021 that she had tested positive for the Delta variant of the coronavirus days after she began shooting How I Met Your Father for Hulu. "That delta... she's a little bitch. Symptoms: bad headache. No taste or smell. Sinus pressure. Brain fog," she captioned an Instagram Story. "Happy to be vaxxed." Courtesy of Hilary Duff/Instagram "I am vaccinated and I got COVID, and it's bad," the actress explained in an August 2021 Instagram video. "It's weighing on my chest. It's hard to breathe. One of my kids, I think, has it so far. I'm praying that the other ones are OK. ... I'm just scared and sad and disappointed in myself and some of our leaders. I just wish I'd done better, so I'm asking you guys to do better. Protect your families. Protect your kids." Courtesy of Melissa Joan Hart/Instagram The rapper didn't reveal when he was diagnosed with coronavirus, but his struggle with the illness affected his hair growth. When a fan commented via Instagram they were "stressed" over the hairstyle in August 2021, Drake explained that he was dealing with a COVID-19 side effect.  "My family and I have recovered from COVID and we're all good now," an image shared via Instagram in August 2021 read. "God is the greatest! God love us and we love God!" The DJ shares hares sons Asahd, 4, and Aalam, 18 months, with wife Nicole Tuck, but he didn't say exactly which family members were diagnosed with coronavirus. He thanked his support system and his doctors, and he shared a message to fans. "Please be safe out there! Please take care of yourself," he added. Michele Eve Sandberg/Shutterstock "It's not fun to get this. I did get it. Rex and I got it and it's not fun," the country singer said via a TikTok video in August 2021. "You don't feel good. We were both vaccinated and we still got it, so stay safe, stay home, and be protected the best you can." Courtesy Rex Linn/Instagram After the 16 and Pregnant alum's family vacation to the Dominican Republic in August 2021, she and her four children contracted the coronavirus. Lowry's son Lincoln's dad, Javi Marroquin, subsequently tested positive. Courtesy of Kailyn Lowry/Instagram The TV personality announced that she tested positive for COVID-19, despite being fully vaccinated. "I'm telling you this so that you understand that the pandemic is very much NOT over," the former E! News anchor shared via Instagram in July 2021. "Delta is relentless and highly contagious and grabbed ahold of me even after getting vaccinated. I was caring for someone who contracted Covid (although at the time we thought it was just the flu) - so I did come into close contact with the virus, but I wore a mask, and again I'm fully vaccinated. I assumed I would be fine. Well I'm not." Sadler added that her symptoms include a fever, headache and "serious congestion." Courtesy of Catt Sadler/Instagram During a May 2021 episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, the SKIMS founder shared that she secretly battled COVID-19 months prior. She explained that she tested positive after getting it from her son Saint, who originally contracted the virus from someone in his school. Todd Williamson/Shutterstock The actress revealed in May 2021 that she was diagnosed in the early days of the pandemic and that she chose at the time to keep it a secret. "My doctor begged me to go to the hospital because it was so bad. I said, 'No, thank you. I'd rather die at home,'" Hayek told Variety. The Hitman's Bodyguard star was isolated from her family for seven weeks in another room in their house and was even put on oxygen at one point. Hayek has since returned to work but explained that she still doesn't have all her energy back. "It was not a lot of time," she said. "It was easy. It was the perfect job to just get back into it. I had started doing Zooms at one point, but I could only do so many because I would get so tired." Broadimage/Shutterstock HBO announced that Real Time With Bill Maher won't be taping an episode of the show following the host testing positive for COVID-19. "Bill tested positive during weekly staff PCR testing for COVID. He is fully vaccinated and as a result is asymptomatic and feels fine," the network wrote in a statement in May 2021. "Real Time production has taken every precaution following COVID CDC guidelines. No other staff or crew members have tested positive at this time. The show will be rescheduled at a later date." Maher thanked his fans that same day for their outpouring of support and reflected on missing his first episode in almost 30 years. "Thanks to all wishing me get well - hard to do since I feel perfectly fine, but I appreciate it!" he wrote via Twitter. "Most upset about ending my streak going back to 1993 of never missing a Politically Incorrect or Real Time episode. Oh well, even Cal Ripken had to sit one out at some point." Mediapunch/Shutterstock The 90 Day Fiancé couple announced in April 2021 that they tested positive for COVID-19 while living in India. "Thank you all for praying for us," Singh wrote via Instagram. "Thank you all for hoping best for us and for wishing us good health and stay safe. Sorry to inform you all that we both are Covid positive." He added that they're both "doing okay" and "hoping to recover" as soon as possible. Courtesy of SumitJenny/Instagram Sweet's bandmates announced on April 15 that he contracted the virus and wouldn't be joining Little Big Town at the 2021 ACM Awards.  The country singer announced in April 2021 that he would miss the first live episode of American Idol season 19 because he had tested positive for COVID-19. "I'm sad to say I won't be a part of tonight's first live @AmericanIdol show," he tweeted. "I tested positive for COVID but I'm doing well and look forward to being back at it soon." Original Idol panelist Paula Abdul stepped in as a replacement judge for the episode. Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock Benedict Cumberbatch opened up in April 2021 about his fear that he was "patient zero" in bringing the coronavirus to the United States. The actor explained that while shooting a film in South Africa he became "terribly ill with what he believes now was COVID-19." "I was incredibly ill, to the point that when all this COVID stuff suddenly broke in the new year, I was thinking, 'Oh my god, was I actually patient zero?'" Cumberbatch revealed. Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock After the Big Ang alum contracted coronavirus, she died at the Staten Island University Hospital in April 2021. Charles Sykes/Invision/AP/Shutterstock Us confirmed in March 2021 that he former governor of Alaska tested positive for COVID alongside some of her family members, including her 12-year-old son Trig. She said in an Instagram Story that the "worst thing" about contracting the virus was, "When you're not feeling well, don't you still just want your mom?" Palin detailed her symptoms in a statement to People, revealing that she had "bizarre" feelings like loss of taste and smell, which made her assume "unmistakable COVID caught me" before she tested positive. "I strongly encourage everyone to use common sense to avoid spreading this and every other virus out there," she said in the statement. "There are more viruses than there are stars in the sky, meaning we'll never avoid every source of illness or danger ... But please be vigilant, don't be frightened, and I advise reprioritizing some personal time and resources to ensure as healthy a lifestyle as you can create so when viruses do hit, you have at least some armor to fight it." Colin Young-Wolff/Invision/AP/Shutterstock The Open Book author revealed she tested positive for COVID-19 on the same day she sat down to write her new essay, Take the Lead. "This past year has been especially intense for me and so many of you. I started writing this essay on the same day I received a positive test result for COVID-19. I decided instead of being driven by fear, I would manifest a hopeful conversation with you," Simpson wrote in March 2021 via Instagram. "I felt strong, resilient, and God-inspired through my pen teaching me as I was sharing with you ways to get to the other side of fear." Cindy Barrymore/Shutterstock The model recalled her coronavirus health scare during an interview with Babe by HATCH in March 2021. "At first, finding out I had COVID while pregnant was unnerving, especially as I didn't know anybody who had it while they were pregnant," she explained. "The first night I was a little scared but went into full-on mama-bear mode. I had to stay vital for everyone. I was pregnant with three guys quarantined in our apartment, and no help." The former Victoria's Secret model noted that she cleaned and cooked every day, making fresh juices to "boost our immunity" all while being sick herself. "Fortunately, none of us had symptoms outside of being a little achy, but it was still intense. We did our best to make it fun [for the kids] and lived upside down for a while because I felt terrible for the kids," she explained. "The sofa turned into a trampoline, and I had to let go of my love of organization! Now, as a bonus, it looks like the baby will have antibodies which is such a relief." MediaPunch/Shutterstock The American Idol alum announced via social media on March 20, 2021, that she was canceling a concert after coming down with coronavirus. "I am so sad to say I will not be at the acoustic show in Lexington, Kentucky tonight," she wrote in a statement. "I tested positive for COVID yesterday. I am quarantining and trying to get better! Please know I can't wait to be back — when it is safe for all of us." She ended her message by asking fans to "cheer me up" by sending her videos and photos from the concert, which also features Jon Pardi, Jordan Davis, Travis Denning and Priscilla Block. MediaPunch/Shutterstock The Prodigal Son actor revealed on March 8, 2021 that he "spent the last few weeks laid low by COVID." His girlfriend confirmed that both she and the couple's 17-month-old daughter, Lyra, had been battling the virus as well. "It's been very challenging for all of us but luckily we're all much better now than we were," the Swedish actress wrote via Instagram. "Thankfully I was lucky to only have relatively mild symptoms, which meant that I could keep focusing on Lyra and Michael." Matt Baron/Shutterstock The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum revealed on March 2, 2021, that she and her husband had "tested + for Covid A few days ago," writing via her Instagram Stories that their battle had "been a hell of a ride!" Kristina Bumphrey/Starpix/Shutterstock The Dancing With the Stars pro revealed on February 27, 2021, that she was battling coronavirus when she gave birth to her son, Leo, a month earlier. "So I've debated sharing this or not… but yes we did have Covid when Leo was born," Carson replied to a fan on her Instagram Stories who asked if she had tested positive. "We gave it to my parents on Christmas Eve. They weren't out of quarantine yet & had to meet their grandson for the first time through a window literally broke my heart into pieces," she added along with crying emojis as she shared a video of the moment. Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/MEGA "The Queen and I have now tested twice," Yearwood's husband Garth Brooks wrote in a statement posted on his Facebook page February 24, 2021. "Officially, she's diagnosed as 'on her way out of the tunnel' now, though, which I'm extremely thankful for. … Anyone who knows [Yearwood] knows she's a fighter and she's been doing everything right, so I know we'll walk out the other side of this thing together." Matt Baron/Shutterstock The Oscar winner detailed her quiet coronavirus battle via her Goop website in February 2021. "I had COVID-19 early on, and it left me with some long-tail fatigue and brain fog," she wrote on the wellness site. "In January, I had some tests done that showed really high levels of inflammation in my body. So I turned to one of the smartest experts I know in this space, the functional medicine practitioner Dr. Will Cole. After he saw all my labs, he explained that this was a case where the road to healing was going to be longer than usual." Gregory Pace/Shutterstock After going "MIA for a week," the Sonny With a Chance alum told her Instagram followers on February 14 that she had been hospitalized with COVID-19. "My week has consisted of lots of snot filled tissues, vitamin c, d and zinc, Tylenol for body aches, chills and fever, a z pack for extreme congestion, soup that I can't taste and a vaporizer/humidifier as my only friend in the quarantined guest room I've been hanging out in," she wrote via Instagram. "Not quite the way I wanted to spend my 35th birthday today but hey, I'm definitely feeling better today than the start of the week so I'll take it. Happy Valentine's Day my peeps!" Courtesy of Tiffany Thornton/Instagram The reality star announced on February 14 that she was quarantining away from her family after testing positive. "Happy Valentine's Day! This ones a bit different.... I have Covid," she wrote via Instagram. "I've been isolated in my room since I found out. My family & I have been super cautious & careful, so this is super scary." Charles Sykes/Invision/AP/Shutterstock Variety reported on February 3 that the Masked Singer host tested positive for COVID-19 and would therefore be replaced by Niecy Nash for the first few episodes of season 5 of the Fox series. Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock "Got my results back today and they came back positive for COVID," the Olympic gymnast wrote on her January 30 Instagram Story. "Not going to lie … I'm nervous knowing I'm positive. It's been a long two weeks of RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) with [my daughter], Drew, and now this. My body is exhausted. ... So far, I have a cough, terrible sore throat and headache. Fatigue for sure but that's pregnancy haha. Not looking for any kind of pitty [sic] party. Just a reminder to take care of yourself. Drink an extra water tonight and wash your hands." Courtesy of Shawn Johnson/Instagram The Chappelle Show creator was forced to bow out of a series of shows in Austin, Texas in January after testing positive for COVID-19. His rep confirmed the news in a statement to TMZ, saying, "Dave Chappelle is quarantined after testing positive for COVID-19. His remaining shows at Stubbs Waller Creek Amphitheater in Austin, Texas, have been cancelled and ticket holders should contact their point of purchase for refund." John Salangsang/Invision/AP/Shutterstock The reality star opened up about his diagnosis during an episode of Dr. Oz on January 14. He got bloodwork done and received a variety of recommended treatments while he stayed in a "packed" emergency room earlier in the year. "My stepdaughter, Jordan, Colleen [Conrad]'s daughter, took me to the hospital and I had a 104.8 [degree fever]. I was in a wheelchair. I had to wait in the ER. It was packed, like, the hospital was full and then they put me on a gurney and put me in the hallway in the waiting room, so I could get a temporary room," he revealed at the time. "All of a sudden, I'm getting antibiotics, steroids and a plasma antibody transfusion for COVID. It happened really fast. Then they moved me … up to another room, a more permanent room. Then I just remember sleeping and it was just surreal. Like, 'What?' I didn't even realize why I was there until, like, three days later." ZoCo Productions, LLC The actress opened up about her battle in an Instagram post on January 15. "Reunited with my loves … what a wild 2 weeks," she captioned a pic of herself hugging her kids Sailor, 5, and Lula, 4, while wearing a mask. "I'm such a private and shy person and usually don't share such things but this is a big one and I feel we all need to share our stories, to share information, to gather facts and awareness and mostly to know we are not alone in this." Tyler tested positive on New Year's Eve. "S–t, I had made it all the way through 2020 keeping myself and my family safe. Doing everything I could to protect my wolf pack and follow the rules to protect others," she continued. "They sent me little messages and drawings under my door. Reminders of what's on the other side. What to get better for." Courtesy Liv Tyler/Instagram The Minnesota Timberwolves player revealed he tested positive on January 15. "Prior to tonight's game, I received yet another awful call that I tested positive for COVID. I will immediately isolate and follow every protocol," he wrote via Instagram. "Continue to take it seriously by taking all of the necessary precautions." Towns' mother and six other family members have died from complications related to the coronavirus. "I've seen a lot of coffins in the last seven months, eight months," he told reporters in December 2020. "But I have a lot of people who have — in my family and my mom's family — who have gotten COVID. I'm the one looking for answers still, trying to find how to keep them healthy. It's just a lot of responsibility on me to keep my family well informed and to make all the moves necessary to keep them alive." Courtesy of Jordyn Woods/Instagram The British athlete tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the Australian Open. The tennis organization revealed the news on Twitter, confirming that he was isolating at home and would not immediately fly Down Under to compete in the Grand Slam championship. Nick Wass/AP/Shutterstock "I've had COVID (still recovering but I'm doing good today!!) so today is the day I've worn makeup," the Bravo personality wrote on her January 13 Instagram Story. "Still quarantining (in the salon LOL) but have Zoom meetings all day. I've been beyond bored for awhile so if anybody has any suggestions on what to watch on Hulu or Netflix, please let me know because I am running out of things to do up here in the salon. Very bored. … I'm gonna test again to see how I'm doing because I think I've had it for almost two weeks now." Courtesy of Brielle Biermann/Instagram "Yes, Austin and I both tested positive for COVID last year," the Counting On star wrote via Instagram in January 2021. "I was still pregnant with Evelyn. We both had body aches, slight fever and lost our taste and smell. Thankfully, we recovered quickly!" Courtesy of TLC's Counting On After the Harry Potter star tested positive for the coronavirus in December, her son, Tenn, contracted COVID and stayed in the hospital for a few days. When the infant returned home, the actress told Lorraine Kelly on January 12 that her boyfriend, Alfie Brown, was battling COVID after a "weird delay" and was "doing OK." Courtesy of Jessie Cave/Instagram; Inset: Courtesy of Alfie Brown/Instagram The singer revealed on January 9 that she was diagnosed with coronavirus. "Finally got COVID but weirdly enjoying the Dayquil fever dream 2021," Grimes wrote on her Instagram Story as she shared the cover photo of SZA's "Good Days." Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/MEGA "Unfortunately, my family and I closed out 2020 learning that we had contracted Covid while in California over the holidays," the U.S. women's national soccer team player tweeted on January 5. "We are all in good spirits and recovering well. My body is fully recovered, and I can join my teammates back on the field soon. Be safe and happy new year." Courtesy Alex Morgan/Instagram The veteran talk show host was hospitalized in Los Angeles as he battled coronavirus, multiple outlets reported on January 2. Milla Cochran/Startraks The Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. star revealed on December 31 that she tested positive for the virus after waking up with a high fever on Christmas morning. "It's been a rough week to say the least," she wrote on her Instagram Stories, noting that "multiple members of [her] family are also infected." Bennet told fans that she "always wore a mask, social distanced, and took all the necessary precautions" but still got sick, adding, "If it can happen to me it can happen to you." Andrew H. Walker/Shutterstock  The Miami Dolphins quarterback tested positive for COVID-19 on December 31, one day after practicing with his team. "It hurts. He's a leader on our team. He brings energy," safety Eric Rowe later told reporters. AP/Shutterstock After telling her Instagram followers on December 24 that her stepsons, Cade and Jack, had tested positive for COVID-19, the Office alum, her husband, Joshua Snyder, and their daughter, Isabel, were also diagnosed with the virus. "I knew the odds were against me since I was living with 4 Covid positive people. I really tried to quarantine and not get it," Kinsey wrote via Instagram on December 29. Courtesy Angela Kinsey/Instagram "Cheers to the New Year with some Hydralyte for Covid-19. Drew tested positve [SIC] day 4 and @firstladyoflove is negative," the TV star wrote via Instagram in December 2020, captioning a photo of himself and wife Susan Sailer Pinsky. "#2020 #covid19 #youlive. Drew is home, under survelliance [SIC] and fever is down. Thanks Dr. Zelenko, Dr. Yo and Dr. Jeff for the superior care and advice. Drew is feeling better and will hppefully [SIC] get well soon." Courtesy of Instagram/Dr. Drew The S.W.A.T. star revealed on December 23 that he tested positive for COVID-19 after thinking he had a bad case of food poisoning. "[I] had chills and aches all day today … still can smell, taste, no cough, no runny nose," he wrote via Instagram. "I have to accept test results … I feel fine now … but I have to be responsible!!!!" The Criminal Minds alum noted that his Christmas and New Year's celebrations are "clearly not gonna be the best," before explaining, "My last year and a half has not be the best … but I WILL BE OKAY!!!" He concluded: "This is a hard time for ALL OF US … the WORLD!!! But … I BELIEVE in the sun shining through the rain!!! Stay safe and appreciate everything and everybody you have and had!! MUCH LOVE!!!!" Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock The Bachelor Nation couple announced they had tested positive on December 24. "Jason and I had been trying to quarantine before seeing family. We thought we were making a responsible decision to have ONE person over, who had been tested daily for work. Negative tests 4 days in a row. The day we saw her, she became positive which we all found out the next day. Now, like many, we will spend Christmas by ourselves," Bristowe wrote via Instagram. "We just want to let everyone know that we thought we were being safe, but covid is bigger than us. Today, We are thinking of everyone who is spending the holidays alone, anyone who is sick or overcoming something, (as 2020 has taught us to overcome a lot), and all of the healthcare workers who have been away from family, taking care of others for months, and months now. We will be ok!! Be safe and happy holidays!!" AFF-USA/Shutterstock "2020 has been a crazy/twisted year for all of us. Recently I tested positive for Covid-19, I was lucky enough to catch the news before being around and infecting my loved ones (friends, family, significant other). I quickly isolated myself and started my quarantine process alone," Britney Spears' personal trainer boyfriend revealed via Instagram on December 23. "This is where my healthy lifestyle helped a lot, I only had 1 day of common cold symptoms day 2 after testing positive but 24 hours later I was perfectly normal. I continued my workouts and clean nutrition at home as usual. 10 days later I was no longer contagious, and tested negative twice and was cleared by doctors to end quarantine and return to my loved ones." MediaPunch/Shutterstock "I wanted to share that I've tested positive for COVID-19," the Talk cohost announced via Instagram on December 14. "After a brief hospitalization, I'm now recuperating at a location away from [my husband], Ozzy [Osbourne], (who has tested negative) while The Talk is on a scheduled hiatus." Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock The singer revealed on December 12 that she had been diagnosed with coronavirus hours before her Verzuz battle with Keyshia Cole was set to take place. "Hey y'all I can't believe I'm saying this but I tested positive for COVID-19," she wrote. "I'm ok and not in any pain. I'm actually down to do the verzuz from my house… we're trying to figure it out!!!" The webcast series later announced in an Instagram post that the event had been postponed and rescheduled for January 9, 2021. Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star confirmed via her Instagram Story on December 10 that she tested positive. "After a long, grueling, two weeks (due to COVID), the kids and I were able to spend the first night of Hannukah together, and I couldn't be more grateful," she captioned a pic with her children, Phoenix and Jagger. Matt Baron/Shutterstock The Southern Charm stars revealed that they tested positive during the December 10 episode of the Bravo series. "Craig and I thought we were invincible," Kroll said on the show. "It's really weird to be a part of a statistic. Like, s--t, I am one of them." Stewart Cook/Shutterstock  The Talk cohost missed the December 10 episode of the talk show after testing positive for COVID-19. After her fellow costars announced her positive diagnosis, she confirmed the news on Instagram, saying, "I'm home with some symptoms and will be sequestering as per the CDC guidelines, resting and taking care of myself." She asked everyone to "stay vigilant" amid the holidays, noting that despite strict protocols at work "it still found its way to me." Inaba also noted that she has a "fever and bad cough and lots of aches and pains" as a result of the illness. ABC/Kelsey McNeal The singer revealed via Instagram that she tested positive in December 2020. "I'm all good but will be isolating for a little bit to protect those around me," she wrote at the time, noting that she's hoping to still finish her upcoming album in time for a 2021 release. "Trust me, I'm doing everything I can. ... I have to make sure I'm being safe first." Broadimage/Shutterstock The Ellen DeGeneres Show host announced on December 10 that she tested positive for COVID-19. "Fortunately, I am feeling fine right now," she shared via social media. "Anyone who has been in close contact with me has been notified and I am following all proper CDC guidelines." The comedian added that she will see her fans again "after the holidays" and reminded everyone to "please stay healthy and safe." Matt Baron/Shutterstock The Twilight star contracted the virus while filming the Christmas movie Happiest Season in Pittsburgh in February. "COVID was on our set. Kristen got sick, but we didn't know," her costar Aubrey Plaza revealed on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on December 4. Matt Baron/Shutterstock The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star announced on December 5 that she and her daughter Sophia tested positive for COVID after production was suspended on the Bravo show. "I love these people so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Some of you may have heard I have COVID. I got it after these photos were taken," Richards captioned a family Christmas portrait. "Since I was diagnosed I have been separated from my family in order to keep them healthy. Unfortunately, Sophia also got it. We will stay in isolation until it's safe to see the family and others again. I can't wait to hug them. John Tsiavis/Bravo "I did end up getting it, the big, dreaded COVID-19. It got through my whole family," Siwa told Entertainment Tonight in December 2020, sharing that she was diagnosed after her brother, Jayden Siwa, and parents found out they were infected. "We had headaches, we were tired, we had shortness of breath, we had all the things. All my family actually lost their taste and smell, but all have it back. But I never did. ... Everyone who gets this virus, it's gonna affect them differently. We were all, like, three days apart." RHTY/starmaxinc.com/Shutterstock The singer revealed on December 1 that she battled COVID-19 in November after coming in contact with a maskless fan at a restaurant in October. "I just wanted to share with you the fact that I was in quarantine and the one day I went out and met with one person that was not wearing a mask — I even held my breath, quite honestly, through their talk — something must have happened," she explained in an Instagram video, noting that her only symptoms were "the loss of smell and taste and a little bit of a cough." Evan Falk/Shutterstock Perez contracted the coronavirus in December 2019, while filming HBO Max's The Flight Attendant in Thailand. "We had two and a half more episodes to do. We got shut down in the middle of episode six. I had told everybody, 'We're going to get shut down,'" Perez told Uproxx in an interview in November 2020. "I had contracted COVID when we flew to Bangkok. And at that time, they were saying it's a new respiratory tract infection. It's a virus that's going around. We don't really know what it is and what it does, but it attacks the respiratory system first and then travels to other parts of your body." She also recalled telling her manager, "Don't let me die in Bangkok," and he responded by telling her how scared she was making him. "The head of the ICU says, 'You should be scared, sir. This is serious. We're going to have to put her in a separate room.' Because it was new. [This] was in December," Perez added. "I remember the doctor saying to me, 'The mask that you have on, the mask that I have on, every time you go outside, every time you meet someone wear that mask — not just for you, but to protect them too.' And I haven't forgotten it. But anyway, we got shut down and it was tough because it was a good gig for a lot of hard-working people." Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock The former Bachelor revealed his diagnosis on November 26 as he celebrated a socially-distant Thanksgiving with wife Lauren Burnham and their daughter, Alessi. "I actually tested positive for COVID ... like, nine days ago. Tomorrow I get to go in and see if I'm all clear. It's been rough, I've gotta say. It's not been easy," he said in an Instagram Story. The following day, he shared his testing experience with his social media followers. Courtesy of Arie Luyendyk Jr/Instagram After missing the 2020 American Music Awards without explanation, the reggaeton singer announced on November 23 that he had tested positive for the coronavirus. imageSPACE/Shutterstock A spokesperson for President Donald Trump's eldest son confirmed to Bloomberg on November 20 that the businessman tested positive for COVID-19. He began isolating four days prior and was asymptomatic. Gregory Pace/Shutterstock The Catfish host revealed on November 17 that both he and his wife, Laura Perlogno, battled COVID-19 in March and have since made a "full recovery." He detailed the experience on Instagram saying that "for over three weeks, my constant fatigue, headaches and difficulty breathing was awful and the stress of wondering if my symptoms would worsen was horrifying." He added: "With all the fear, uncertainty, and unrest that has followed it's been a roller coaster of emotions for all of us." MJ Photos/Shutterstock The Dear Evan Hansen star revealed via Twitter on November 15 that he contracted COVID-19 in March. "It was like an awful flu that lingered for 3 weeks or so. Thankfully made a full recovery. So many haven't been as lucky and will continue not to be," the Tony winner wrote. As fans sent him their well-wishes, Platt reassured them that he was feeling healthy. "I'm totally fine now you sweet bb's keep distancing and masking!" he tweeted. MediaPunch/Shutterstock The Real Housewives of Orange County alum revealed her diagnosis on November 15. "I tested positive for Covid," she wrote via her Instagram Story. "I have been safe while traveling but I had an exchange on Tuesday where I did not protect myself and this is when I had to have been infected. I have been safe with distancing and masks since Tuesday including when I went to dinner solo and stayed distant and wore a mask at Hayes's soccer. My kids have been at their father's but Hayes will quarantine due to brief (1 hour) proximity to me. I have contacted everyone and will isolate for 10 days minimum per CDC guidelines. My children will have to stay with my parents as they cannot stay at my house while I'm sick." AFF-USA/Shutterstock On November 13, the Real Housewives of Miami alum revealed in a since-deleted Instagram Story that she had been experiencing symptoms of the novel virus for roughly a week. Pippen's rep later confirmed the news, telling Us, "She's been battling it for a week with a hard time breathing. She's had horrible body aches. We're hoping she starts feeling better soon." Broadimage/Shutterstock The Sons of Anarchy alum revealed during an interview with Jimmy Kimmel on November 6 that he'd tested positive for coronavirus "earlier this year." He explained that his case "wasn't particularly acute" but he lost his sense of taste and smell "for about 10 days and had a little bit of fatigue." Hunnam said he knew something "wasn't quite right" when he was grinding coffee beans in the morning "and realized I couldn't smell at all." His girlfriend, Morgana McNelis, couldn't taste the coffee either. Since it was early in the pandemic, loss of taste hadn't been revealed as a COVID symptom, so the British star thought he and his girlfriend were "simultaneously having a stroke." During his interview, the Jungleland star said he was feeling sick, with a fever, dry cough and fatigue and was concerned "it could be COVID" again. He added that he hadn't left the house "in six months" apart from taking his new cat to the vet. The feline was also diagnosed with coronavirus. Magnus Sundholm/Shutterstock The Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman tested positive in the middle of Game 6 of the 2020 World Series on October 27. After his team clinched the title, Turner joined them in celebrating on the field and came under fire for removing his face mask. "I feel great, no symptoms at all. Just experienced every emotion you can possibly imagine," he later tweeted. JOHN G MABANGLO/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock The Arrow alum revealed on the October 27 episode of the "Inside of You" podcast that he contracted the coronavirus in the middle of production for his Starz show Heels. "When I got the positive test, for me it became, 'Holy f--k. I just destroyed this show because I'm No. 1 on the call sheet, and I work every day more or less,'" he said. "I'm in my head going, 'S--t, they're going to have to shut down the production. We're not yet done with the first block of two episodes. Did I just ruin this?'" Broadimage/Shutterstock On October 13, the Portuguese Soccer Federation confirmed that the pro athlete is "doing well, without symptoms and in isolation" after testing positive for the novel disease. Ronaldo, who was set to take the field against Sweden the following day, was released from the team's training facility out of an abundance of caution. "Following the positive case, the remaining players underwent new tests this Tuesday morning, all with a negative result," the federation said in a statement. Frank Augstein/AP/Shutterstock The "Bottoms Up" crooner revealed his coronavirus diagnosis via Instagram on October 5. "I've taken many tests as I've been out protesting, food drives, of course I have a very young son at home, so I get tested periodically and, this time, unfortunately it came back positive," Songz said in a video. "I will be taking it seriously, I will be self-quarantining. I will be in my house until I see a negative sign." Courtesy Trey Songz/Instagram The Yeezy designer's wife, Kim Kardashian, disclosed his COVID-19 battle in Grazia USA on October 6. "Kanye had it way at the beginning, when nobody really knew what was going on," the businesswoman told the publication. "It was so scary and unknown."
Kardashian also explained how she nursed West back to health, adding: "I had to go and change his sheets and help him get out of bed when he wasn't feeling good. It was a challenge because it was so unknown. Changing his sheets with gloves and a face shield was really a scary time." Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock The New England Patriots quarterback tested positive for coronavirus, ESPN reported on October 3. "Late last night, we received notice that a Patriots player tested positive for COVID-19," the team said in a statement on Twitter. "The player immediately entered self-quarantine. Several additional players, coaches and staff who have been in close contact with the player received point of care tests this morning and all were negative for COVID-19." Broadimage/Shutterstock "Tonight I tested positive for COVID-19," the former White House advisor tweeted on October 2. "My symptoms are mild (light cough) and I'm feeling fine. I have begun a quarantine process in consultation with physicians. As always, my heart is with everyone affected by this global pandemic." Shutterstock "Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19," the president tweeted on October 2 after downplaying the virus for months. "We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!" Andrew Harnik/AP/Shutterstock During an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Parsons revealed that both he and his husband, Todd Spiewak, recovered from their coronavirus battles. "We had it. Todd and I both had it early on. It was, like, middle of March," he told Jimmy Fallon on September 28. "We didn't know what it was. We thought we had colds, and then it seemed less likely, and then, finally, we lost our sense of smell and taste." The Big Bang Theory alum added, "It defied the descriptions for me. I didn't realize how, completely, taste and smell could be gone. And when you're in quarantine, and there is really nothing to do but eat — Oh, my God. That was brutal." imageSPACE/Shutterstock "My sister has been diagnosed with a severe case of COVID-19 and was hospitalized Thursday night after having trouble breathing," the Basketball Wives star's sister, Jayde, told The Shade Room on September 26. "We would like to ask everyone to please keep her in your prayers as she continues to fight through this. We love you all and please stay safe!" Instagram/Brandi Maxiell The entertainment reporter revealed on September 20 that she wouldn't be hosting the Emmys red carpet, explaining, "As part of E! and NBCUniversal's very strict testing guidelines, especially before an event like this, I did find out that I tested positive for COVID-19. Now as much as I didn't want to hear that, I'm very thankful I heard it before I traveled and possibly could have exposed other people. So for that, I'm thankful." David Fisher/Shutterstock "I am terribly sorry I cannot be with my E! family tonight," the Empire alum announced in a September 20 statement ahead of the Emmys red carpet. "Unfortunately, I have tested positive for the coronavirus, so in an abundance of caution, I am isolating myself at home. During these unprecedented times, it's more important than ever that we follow all safety and health rules and guidelines to protect ourselves and each other." Stewart Cook/Shutterstock The couple and their twins "have antibodies and are feeling good" after suffering from the coronavirus "very early" in the pandemic, the How I Met Your Mother alum said on the Today show in September 2020. "We want to make sure everyone's doing their best to slow this down every way possible." Courtesy of Neil Patrick Harris/Instagram The former Biggest Loser trainer detailed her experience with COVID-19, which she didn't realize she had for six days, during an interview with Fox Business on September 8. "If you are afraid of COVID, you should not go to the gym," Michaels explained while revealing she had contracted the virus earlier in the year. "And I actually am a person who let my guard down. I haven't even spoken about this publicly, really, and a very close friend of mine gave me COVID several weeks ago." The Los Angeles native explained that she "was able to get on the other side of it pretty quick" but noted that not everybody "is that lucky, as we know." Michaels urged her fans to stay away from gyms during the pandemic adding that "I literally let my guard down for an hour with one of my best friends who does my hair and makeup and got it. It's just that simple." Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock The comedian revealed during a conversation with Dr. Anthony Fauci on August 31 that she had tested positive for COVID-19. "I was working on a movie and someone in the movie contracted coronavirus," the 40-year-old told the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. "I was not in direct contact with them, but they sent all of us home, we stopped the movie. They suggested I go get tested." Haddish said she initially tested negative, but a second test revealed that she "did have the coronavirus." Although she didn't have any symptoms, the Like a Boss actress said she quarantined with her dogs until she tested negative. "I've been tested 12 times now because I've been working and everything," she said. Shutterstock The Guardians of the Galaxy actor revealed on September 4 that he'd been battling coronavirus. "If y'all aint figured it out by now why I've been isolating in this crazy awesome Airstream of mine, let me help y'all out by saying I've been fighting off COVID-19. and I have to let y'all know it has been quite a battle. And as in any war, ALL is fair," the 65-year-old wrote in a Facebook post as he shared a negative test result. "And IN the middle of this epic battle I've come to the conclusion that there aint a whole heck of a lot one can do externally, to fight off COVID-19 once it has gotten into your body. This is my personal opinion, definitely not the conclusion of some scientific study. The real battle takes place internally, on a cellular level." The Walking Dead alum wrote that he "made the decision not to take any extra medicines or vitamins or supplements." "I felt that if my immune system was not already prepared for this battle loading up with all this extra stuff would only do me damage as kidneys and liver would have been gravely stressed," he continued. "In the process of fighting off COVID-19, I could feel and see the results of those daily battles, by how I felt and looked the next day. I was either feeling like crap, or pretty dang good, semi human in fact. So, just so y'all know the end result of all those daily battles has come to an end. My body has won the WAR! Covid put up a pretty good fight... but bottom line, it ended up getting its ass knocked out! buy [sic] my immune system. 1,2, punch to the head, 2 body shots and a left hook right upper-cut combination. End of story..... Rooker out........" Shutterstock After Warner Bros. announced on September 3 that production on The Batman had been "temporarily paused," Vanity Fair and The New York Times reported that the Twilight star tested positive for the coronavirus. Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures/DC Comics The Jumanji: The Next Level actor shared an Instagram video with his fans on September 2 and revealed that he and his wife, Lauren Hashian, and their two daughters, all tested positive for COVID-19. "I wish it was only me who tested positive, but it wasn't, it was my entire family, so this one was a real kick in the gut," he said in the 11-minute video. "But I am happy to tell you guys that we as a family are good. We're on the other end of it, we're on the other side. We're no longer contagious, and we are, thank God, we are healthy." Eric Charbonneau/Shutterstock The actor revealed at Dave Chapelle's comedy show in Yellow Springs, Ohio, on August 22 that he tested positive for the coronavirus at the beginning of the pandemic. "The problem is that I had it around the same time as Tom Hanks, and I couldn't say anything because he's more famous than I am," he joked. Matt Baron/Shutterstock While virtually accepting an award at the 2020 Premios Juventud on August 13, the Colombian singer told viewers that he was "getting better" after battling the coronavirus. "These have been very difficult days, very complicated. Sometimes we won't think that we'll get it, but I got it, and I got it bad," he said. Christopher Polk/Variety/Shutterstock The actor shared that he had coronavirus via social media on August, 10, which was also his 60th birthday. "I am forced to celebrate my 60th birthday following quarantine after having tested positive for the COVID-19 disease, caused by the coronavirus," he wrote. "I would like to add that I am relatively OK, just a little more tired than usual and confident to recover as soon as possible following the medical indications that I hope will allow me to overcome the infectious process that I suffer and that people is affecting around the planet." Matt Baron/Shutterstock The Who's the Boss alum shared on August 5 that she tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies despite testing negative for the illness twice in March. "I just want you to be aware that our testing system is flawed and we don't know the real numbers," Milano wrote via Instagram. "I also want you to know, this illness is not a hoax. I thought I was dying. It felt like I was dying. I will be donating my plasma with hopes that I might save a life." Courtesy of Alyssa Milano/Instagram The Girls alum revealed that she contracted the virus mid-March in a lengthy message, which she posted on July 31. She experienced symptoms for 21 days, but didn't "freak out" at first because she's used to dealing with chronic pain. "Suddenly my body simply … revolted," she explained. "The nerves in my feet burned and muscles wouldn't seem to do their job. My hands were numb. I couldn't tolerate loud noises. I couldn't sleep but I couldn't wake up. I lost my sense of taste and smell. A hacking cough, like a metronome keeping time. Inability to breathe after simple tasks like getting a glass of water. Random red rashes. A pounding headache right between my eyes. It felt like I was a complex machine that had been unplugged and then had my wires rerouted into the wrong inputs." The Girls alum, who wasn't hospitalized for the virus, added: "To be clear, I did NOT have these particular issues before I got sick with this virus and doctors don't yet know enough about COVID-19 to be able to tell me why exactly my body responded this way or what my recovery will look like." Courtesy of Lena Dunham/Instagram |
| Goal! Carrie Underwood, Justin Bieber and More Stars Who Love Hockey Posted: 24 Oct 2021 11:00 AM PDT Take it to the ice! When the temperatures begin to cool, there is one sport that celebrity fans can't get enough of: hockey! Stars including Carrie Underwood and Bachelor Nation's Emily Ferguson have a special connection to the sport because their significant others are professional hockey players. The Grammy winner has rooted for her husband, Mike Fisher, throughout his career, which began in 1999. After the couple tied in the knot in 2010, Underwood became a staple at his games, especially once he was traded to the Nashville Predators in 2011. "Captain @mfisher1212 I sure am going to miss watching you play and cheering you on with the rest of Smashville, but I so look forward to seeing what God has in store for you in this next chapter of your life," the American Idol alum wrote via Instagram in August 2017 after Fisher announced his retirement. The Canada native, however, returned to the ice in January 2018 to help the Preds make a run at the Stanley Cup. He officially left the NHL four months later. "You've given your teammates and the game your all for so many years … you've worked so hard and made us all so proud!" Underwood gushed in honor of Fisher's final game. Ferguson sang praises for her fiancé, William Karlsson, ahead of his 2019 season with the Las Vegas Knights. "Hockey is back Kristin Cavallari, for her part, has always been a fan of the grueling game and shared her love of the sport with her "lil hockey fans" in October 2021. The Laguna Beach alum, who shares sons Camden and Jaxon and daughter Saylor with estranged husband Jay Cutler, documented the family outing via her Instagram Story at the time. "I grew up going to hockey games and they're some of my favorite memories," she captioned a photo of her children looking up at the Nashville team's mascot. "Really thankful and happy I get to share and experience that with my kids, too." Scroll down to see which celebrities love going to hockey games and which teams they support:  The Uncommon James founder took her three kids to a Nashville Predators game in October 2021. Courtesy of Kristin Cavallari/Instagram The Bachelor in Paradise alum is engaged to professional hockey player Oula Palve. The couple are big fans of the Vegas Golden Knights, where Haley's soon-to-be brother-in-law plays, attending a game in June 2021 together. Courtesy of Haley Ferguson/Instagram The Bachelor alum rooted for her fiancé and his fellow Las Vegas Knights against the New York Rangers in New York City in December 2018. Courtesy of Emily Ferguson/Instagram The Pennsylvania native is a big Pittsburgh Penguins fan, which meant the team's back-to-back Stanley Cup wins in 2016 and 2017 made him very happy. He grinned from ear-to-ear while posing next to the iconic trophy via Instagram in March 2018. Courtesy of Joe Manganiello/Instagram The Old School star celebrated as the Los Angeles Kings scored a goal during a February 2018 game against the Edmonton Oilers. Mark J Terrill/AP/Shutterstock The Voice coach chose a Predators game as her daughter River's first sporting event in April 2015. Two years later, the mother-daughter duo cheered on the Nashville team in matching jerseys, which Clarkson shared via Instagram in May 2017. Courtesy of Kelly Clarkson/Instagram The "Jesus Take the Wheel" singer became a Nashville Predators superfan while her husband played for the team from 2011 to 2018. She often posted pictures from the games alongside her family, including a March 2017 squad snap from the Bridgestone Arena. Courtesy of Carrie Underwood/Instagram The Canadian crooner played in the NHL All-Star Celebrity Shootout at the Staples Center in Los Angeles in January 2017. AP/Shutterstock The former soccer star bonded with his and Victoria Beckham's sons — Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz — while at a Los Angeles Kings game in October 2016. Courtesy of David Beckham/Instagram The Pitch Perfect actress sat rink side during a March 2014 L.A. Kings game. Courtesy of Rebel Wilson/Twitter The "Save the Last Dance for Me" singer was all smiles as he watched the Vancouver Canucks play against the Anaheim Ducks in October 2012. Heinz Ruckemann/UPI/Shutterstock The Wedding Crashers actor celebrated the Chicago Blackhawks' win over the Philadelphia Flyers during the Stanley Cup finals in May 2010. Nam Y Huh/AP/Shutterstock |
| Tiffany Haddish and Common’s Relationship Timeline Posted: 24 Oct 2021 10:00 AM PDT Finding love on set! After first connecting while playing love interests in the 2019 film The Kitchen, Tiffany Haddish and Common took their time time bringing their romance off screen. In April 2020, the duo sparked dating rumors when they teamed up for Bumble's virtual dating campaign. One month later, Haddish and the Oscar winner (real name Lonnie Rashid Lynn) seemingly confirmed that they were quarantining together during the COVID-19 pandemic. They were also spotted with one another at a Black Lives Matter protest in Los Angeles in June 2020. The comedian hinted at their bond later that summer, telling Stephen Colbert that it "was quite a negotiation" to get the musician to participate in a TikTok video with her. "I'm like, 'Look, I want to shoot this video. I need you to be in it with me.' And he was like, 'Nah, that's really not my style. I'm not really known for that. That's not really my thing,'" the Bad Trip actress said during an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in July 2020. Although Common wasn't up for it at first, he became interested in the process and the pair eventually did 18 takes for the short clip. "I'm like, 'For somebody who didn't want to do this, you now want to do another take and another take, come on bro,'" she joked. "But we had a good time. We were laughing." Soon after, the Like a Boss star confirmed her romance with the rapper while detailing how they moved out of the friend zone. "I met Common when I was filming my movie The Kitchen, he was in it. He was, I guess, kind of like my love interest," Haddish explained during an interview on the "Wild Ride! With Steve-O" podcast in July 2020. "I made out with him in the movie and we became friends but it wasn't anything sexual … because my eyes were set on something else." Working together on the Bumble campaign helped the twosome grow closer — and the Night School star found herself falling for the Chicago native. "I've lost 20 pounds since I've been in this relationship. I feel more confident in me and it's not him that's doing it," Haddish noted at the time. "I'm just way happier and it's, like, knowing I got somebody that cares about me, that really has my back. It seems like he does anyways, and I love it. I love him." As their romance got more serious, the California native revealed that she had "taken the precaution to protect" herself against an unplanned pregnancy with her boyfriend. "Let me tell you, if I get pregnant, that is all God — tearing down all walls, all barriers," the Grammy winner joked during an appearance on E!'s Daily Pop in May 2021. "Now, if that did happen, we're gonna hire some help, then we're gonna cry a lot. … And I'm not gonna be 'baby mama,' I'm gonna be 'wife.'" Scroll down to relive Haddish and Common's love story:  The couple met after they were both cast in the crime drama The Kitchen in 2019. Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock; Annie Lesser/imageSPACE/Shutterstock Haddish announced that she was in "hands down the best relationship" she'd ever had during an appearance on the "Wild Ride! With Steve-O" podcast after months of romance rumors. "I went into this period of dating [other people]. At this point, our friendship was getting a little bit more than friendship but not quite because COVID happened and we were, like, quarantined," she said of Common at the time. "So then we're, like, FaceTiming all the time and then he got tested for everything. I got tested for everything. And yeah, we've been f--king." Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock The Girls Trip star revealed that she and Common had discussed her interest in adopting a child someday. "I just want to bring to them survival skills, share everything that I know with them," she said during an episode of her beau's "Mind Power Mixtape" podcast. "Between 6 and 10, get them right in there, because you can mold their mind. They're still malleable in a lot of ways until they're 21, that's what I think." Rob Latour/Shutterstock A source exclusively told Us Weekly that the actress and the performer are "such a great couple" and "bring out pieces of each other" that make them better. "Tiffany gets Common to come out of his box and let loose and Common grounds Tiffany," the insider shared. According to the source, the duo's inner circle "see them in it for the long run" and "love them as a couple." Rob Latour/Shutterstock; Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock |
| Jason Tartick Gushes Over 'Fun' Relationship With Fiancee Kaitlyn Bristowe Posted: 24 Oct 2021 09:50 AM PDT Learning the secret to love. Following Jason Tartick's romantic proposal to former Bachelorette Kaitlyn Bristowe earlier this year, the pair have navigated long-distance as they balanced blossoming careers with their love-filled romance. Kaitlyn Bristowe and Jason Tartick's Relationship Timeline Read article"I think it's just communication," the New York native, 33, exclusively told Us Weekly on how the couple makes their relationship work while attending Mohegan Sun's 25th Anniversary Celebration at TAO in Uncasville, Connecticut, on Saturday, October 23. "Kaitlyn has a ton of work going on and absolutely killing it, and I have work going on, and what's fun is we just get to do the things we've always dreamed of doing and support each other while doing it."  During the 25th anniversary celebration for the Mohegan Sun Casino & Resort, the "Trading Secrets" podcast host credited plenty of FaceTime sessions to help keep them close no matter the physical distance. Every Bachelor Nation Engagement of 2021 Read article"We always check in in the morning [and] we always say good night, FaceTimes, calls [and] texts," Tartick told Us. "But we've been fortunate. Kaitlyn's back from filming [The Bachelorette season 18] and so we've been able to spend a lot of time together, which is fun." His Connecticut appearance came one day before his birthday on Sunday, October 24, where he noted his fiancée had a "full day surprise" in store for the Bachelorette season 14 alum. "I don't know what's going to happen," the reality TV alum admitted about the 36-year-old Spade & Sparrows founder's celebratory plans. "The only thing she asked me, she said, 'Would you prefer a gift or an experience?' And for me, I'd always take an experience over a gift, you know." While Tartick had no idea what his partner had in store for the Sunday festivities, he is similarly in the dark regarding Michelle Young's current Bachelorette season, which the Canada native cohosted alongside Tayshia Adams. "I am actually and seriously unspoiled for this season," he told Us. "Completely unspoiled. And so when [Kaitlyn] might give a hint or two, I close my ears." 'Bachelorette' Baby Fever! Kaitlyn Bristowe's Quotes About Having Kids Read articleAfter two years of dating, the Bachelor Nation couple got engaged in May during a joint episode of her "Off the Vine" podcast. "It has been the best, like, two to three weeks of my life since [the proposal]," Tartick exclusively gushed about their engagement at the time. "One of the things I really wanted to do was to surprise her. I know Kaitlyn loves to be surprised. And so that was one of my true goals to genuinely surprise her. And her reaction was absolutely perfect. It was the most Kaitlyn reaction." Two months later, the pair dove headfirst into wedding planning. "Our wedding plans are good," the Dancing With the Stars season 29 champ exclusively told Us in August at the season 17 Men Tell All taping. "We have created a guest list. We have created a website. We have a date set. So, we're [doing] all the right things." With reporting by Diana Cooper  |
| Meatballs! NYC Womanizer! Nikki and Brie Bella Recall Their Worst Dates Posted: 24 Oct 2021 09:00 AM PDT Battle of the bad date chronicles! Nikki Bella and Brie Bella compared their most disastrous romantic outings, including one involving Italian food and pasta kisses. 11 Revelations From Nikki and Brie Bella's Book Read articleThe Total Bellas stars, both 37, recalled two horrible evenings — one in San Diego, California, and the other in New York City — that didn't go according to plan in the latest episode of Us Weekly's "Worst Dating Story." Nikki, who has been engaged to Artem Chigvintsev since November 2019, exclusively told Us that her bad night took place at the Spaghetti Factory when she was just out of college. "I was on a date and our food gets sat down. And then as [the] waiter [walks away], he goes, 'Hey, more meatballs! You didn't give me enough meatballs,'" she recalled. "[He] freaks out over meatballs. And I was, like, devastated." The evening didn't get any better once the duo exited the restaurant. According to Nikki, who shares 14-month-old son Matteo with the Russian dancer, 39, her date freaked her out even more once she got to the parking lot. Stars Reveal Their Worst Onscreen Kisses Ever Read article"He puts his hands on my shoulders. Really tough. And I'm like, 'This is it.' And he turned me around and I just remember [thinking], 'This guy's a psycho. What's about to happen?'" she continued. "And then he tried to kiss me. I was like, 'Eww.' He had, like, pasta on his face and I was like, 'Oh no!'" Brie, who is married to wrestler Bryan Danielson, pointed to a New York City night out as her worst date. She recalled being about 26 years old at the time and new to the Big Apple when she went out with a "good-looking Italian man" one evening. Nikki and Brie Bella's Sons Matteo and Buddy's Sweetest Moments Together Read articleDespite starting out great, things quickly took a turn for the worst when he started talking about his wife. "I was like, 'I'm so confused. I thought this was a date.' He's like, 'Well, yeah, I'm just looking for a Thursday girl,'" the mother of two, who shares Birdie, 4, and Buddy, 14 months, with Danielson, 40, told Us. "And I was just like, 'Please don't tell me this is how New York works.'" Watch the exclusive video above to see how Nikki met her meatball man — and hear all the details about Brie's awkward encounter. With reporting by Christina Garibaldi  |
| 'Selling Sunset' Cast Parties at Heather Rae Young, Tarek El Moussa's Wedding Posted: 24 Oct 2021 08:28 AM PDT Partying it up, Sunset style! At the highly anticipated wedding of Heather Rae Young and Tarek El Moussa, many of her Selling Sunset costars were there, gushing over the bridal party and dancing the night away. "MR. & MRS. EL MOUSSA!!!," the former Playboy model, 34, shared the couple's wedding photos via Instagram on Saturday, October 23. "I married the love of my life today. My sweet man, my everything. Cheers to forever and then some." The Flip or Flop star, 40, also shared the wedding snaps, writing, "WE'RE MARRIED!!!! Flipped her name for good. In addition to the bride and groom documenting their nuptials via Instagram throughout the day, many of her Netflix costars also gushed over the dreamy California ceremony and dancing together at the reception. Chrishell Stause was all smiles as she and fellow realtor Mary Fitzgerald posed for a Boomerang selfie on her Instagram Story during the Saturday affair. Later, the Under Construction author, 40, shared footage from the evening party, including the table setting, four-course menu and even as she danced with her fellow cast members, including Jason and Brett Oppenheim, Tina Louise and Romain Bonnet. At one point, the former soap star cheered for a selfie with the newlyweds, "Woo! Mr. and Mrs. El Moussa" as they all danced together. Fitzgerald, 39, for her part, shared a panoramic video of the evening sunset onto her Story, captioning it, "Beautiful night for the wedding of @therealtarekelmoussa and @heatherraeyoung [four diamond ring emojis]." Ahead of the ceremony, the 40-year-old Sugar Taco owner noted her excitement to see the couple tie the knot, writing, "These two love birds finally getting married today!! CONGRATULATIONS!! @therealtarekelmoussa and @heatherraeyoung See You Guys Soon." Later that evening, the Australia native cheered on the happy couple as they made their grand entrance into the ballroom and shared sweet videos from their first dance. One day earlier, the HGTV personality gushed over the pair's Saturday nuptials, writing via Instagram, "Ready to say 'I do' Young and the Flipping 101 host met in July 2019 before confirming their relationship one month later. El Moussa proposed to his love one year later on a Catalina Island vacation. "It was just so perfect because I had the whole weekend planned. Production was there, and she had no idea I was going to ask the question," he exclusively told Us Weekly in September 2020 of the sweet proposal. "And even when I got down on a knee and asked her to marry me, I had everybody hiding in tents. So it was all just us out there and it was private, and it was just beautiful. El Moussa was previously married to Christina Haack from 2009 to 2018 and share daughter Taylor, 11, and son Brayden, 6. He and Young continue to coparent his kids with Haack, 38. Scroll below for more of the Selling Sunset cast's best moments at Heather and Tarek's nuptials:  Tina Louise, Nicole Young, Stause and Fitzgerald dance together ahead of the outdoor wedding ceremony. Courtesy of Tina Louise/Instagram The Dancing With the Stars alum called the decor "beautiful" as she snapped a photo of the white rose-decorated table, golden accents and the four-course menu. Courtesy of Chrishell Stause/Instagram  The Maxim model posed for a snap with the Mr. and Mrs., all smiles after their big day. Courtesy of Tina Louise/Instagram The Kentucky native danced to Dua Lipa's "Levitating" alongside her Netflix costars and beau Jason Oppenheim. Courtesy of Chrishell Stause/Instagram Stause cheered as the Selling Sunset squad danced alongside the happy couple during a fast number. Courtesy of Chrishell Stause/Instagram |
| Did Harry and Meghan Markle Turn Down Title for Archie Over 'Mockery' Fear? Posted: 24 Oct 2021 07:00 AM PDT To receive a title or not to receive one? While there was plenty of speculation if Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's children would receive titles from Queen Elizabeth II upon their births, the royal couple made it clear that they were not interested in one specific honorary title. Archie's Photo Album: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's Royal Baby Read article"[Archie] could have taken the title [of] the Earl of Dumbarton, which is an honorary title, but [Harry and Meghan] decided against that because they felt that the word 'dumb' in the word 'Dumbarton' would have been used as mockery when Archie went to school," royal biographer Andrew Morton exclusively told Us Weekly while promoting the re-release of his Meghan and the Unmasking of the Monarchy: A Hollywood Princess book, noting the sensitivity of the military veteran, 36, and the Suits alum, 40. "And again, it shows you their sensitivity to image," Morton, 68, added. "Which is something, you know, somebody was saying to me [that] the other day that they contacted team Sussex and the first question [the Sussexes] asked was 'What pictures are you using?' And that person thought, 'That's everything you need to know about the Sussexes.'" The Diana: Her True Story in Her Own Words author further noted that the California residents made it "perfectly clear" that they didn't want Archie, 2, to have a title, instead hoping he would be able to decide if he wanted one when he was older. Everything Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Have Said About Raising Archie Read article"Then we get into the whole business of whether or not a member of the Royal family talked about the color of the skin of Archie, whether that was graduated, the darker the skin, the less the protection and the less likely of getting a title," Morton said. "There was, as they both were well aware of, no chance of getting a title until Prince Charles takes over because they're only given the title of prince or princess [as] the son or grandson of the reigning sovereign and Archie was a great-grandson of the reigning sovereign." After Harry and the Dater's Handbook actress welcomed Archie in May 2019, he was not given a title, which Buckingham Palace believed was keeping in line with royal tradition. "The palace says it's nothing to do with race," a source exclusively told Us in March. "Under royal protocol established by King George V, only those in the direct line of succession to the throne get the titles [of] prince or princess." During the couple's tell-all CBS interview later that month, the Northwestern University alum clarified her comments about not giving Archie a title nor the personal protection officers that typically come with a title.  "They didn't want him to be a prince or a princess, which would be different from protocol," Markle claimed at the time, noting that meant their little one would also not be given security. "It was really hard. … This went on for the last few months of our pregnancy where I'm going, 'Hold on a second. How does that work? If he's not gonna be a prince, he needs to be safe.'" A Breakdown of the Royal Line of Succession Read articleDuring the interview, the California native explained that she and the BetterUp Chief Impact Officer were given "no explanation" for the decision, adding, "I heard a lot of it through Harry and other parts through conversations with family members. It was a decision they felt was appropriate." Morton's Meghan and the Unmasking of the Monarchy: A Hollywood Princess biography was re-released on Tuesday, October 19, and he noted what readers can expect from the new edition. "I mean, when you do a paperback based on a hardback, you [usually add an expansion of] about 500 words and then that's it, this was [an additional] 30,000 words because when you look at everything that's happened, [it] has happened just about since the wedding," Morton said of his book additions. "So I left her poised to walk down the aisle, and then I picked up the story with her walking down the aisle without her father [and] with Prince Charles. So, in a way, it's taken the narrative of her life from before she married Prince Harry to today in a palace in Montecito, California." He added, "I have to say it's been an astonishing journey and I don't think anybody would have predicted the outcome of what's happened over the last three years." With reporting by Christina Garibaldi  |
| Justin Baldoni: Inside a Day in My Life Posted: 24 Oct 2021 06:00 AM PDT A very busy dad. Justin Baldoni stopped steaming up our screens as Rafael on Jane the Virgin in 2019, but he hasn't slowed down one bit. The actor, 37, has only expanded his horizons. His podcast, "Man Enough," which he launched in June, tackles toxic masculinity with celeb guests such as Matthew McConaughey, Shawn Mendes and Glennon Doyle. He's been directing emotional dramas such as Five Feet Apart, starring Cole Sprouse and Haley Lu Richardson, and Clouds, starring Sabrina Carpenter. When he isn't creating thoughtful content that might make fans reach for the Kleenex, Baldoni is raising his two children with wife Emily Baldoni, who he married in 2013. They share daughter Maiya, 6, and son Maxwell, 5. With both his kids in school, the working dad decided to team up with HP Instant Ink, which gives money to PTA programs across the country. HP will match up to $3 million in PTA donations as part of the program #HPPaysYourPTA, and Baldoni got to have fun creating a lip-sync video to "Back to School, Alright" — a parody of the Backstreet Boys classic, "Everybody." He encourages other parents to lip-sync the song and create their own Instagram Reels. The author, who released his book Man Enough: Undefining My Masculinity earlier this year, took Us Weekly through a typical day in his life, which starts with waffles and ends with a little bit of "mommy and daddy time." Scroll down to see a day in Baldoni's life:  "We make the kids a gourmet breakfast before one of us takes them to school every day. And by gourmet breakfast, I mean waffles with syrup and butter on the side. God help us if it touches the waffle," Baldoni quipped. "Also, Maiya wanted to cheers. Here's to making it through week one of school!" Courtesy of Justin Baldoni  "Writing time. I'm currently finishing the middle-grade adaption of Man Enough for 9 to 13 year old boys called Boys Will Be Boys Human," the California native revealed to Us. "Writing is fun. Writing is fun. Writing is fun." Courtesy of Justin Baldoni "Still doing press and promoting the book, and because we are under construction, we turned our tiny house from Modern Tiny living into our podcast /work studio!" Baldoni explained. "And yes, I had an outfit change." Courtesy of Justin Baldoni He likes being the goofy dad. Baldoni knows how silly the HP Pays Your PTA video for "Back to School, Alright" looks, and he hopes it gives everyone a laugh. "Yes, I look ridiculous, and yes, it was worth it," Baldoni admitted. "After what felt like 25 COVID tests, it feels amazing to be back on set with some of my best friends to shoot with HP in support of its new HP Pays Your PTA program. Also, I can't get this darn very auto-tuned song out of my head. I'm sorry in advance." Michael Simon/Startraks "Made it back for the post-dinner workout!" the fit father shared. "One of the best parts about living in nature is that when things get stressful we can go outside, take off our shoes and ground ourselves. Since I didn't get to work out today, we let the kids go for a ride on our backs. Today's challenge was to keep our knees off the ground. Emily lost." Courtesy of Justin Baldoni Bedtime doesn't come easy for Baldoni, though. "Our bedtime routine with the kids is lengthy, as I'm sure all parents can relate to," he said. "Snack time, bath time, story time, prayer time and cuddle time. And begging-them-to-go-the-*%#$-to-sleep time." Courtesy of Justin Baldoni "Adulting is hard. Can we just be kids again? Emily and I will spend the next hour catching up on some work, and then it's mommy and daddy time," Baldoni teased. "Which means that this is the last photo because the rest is none of your business." Courtesy of Justin Baldoni |
| Paige DeSorbo and Craig Conover’s Relationship Timeline Posted: 24 Oct 2021 05:00 AM PDT Two Bravolebrities walked into a Winter House? Paige DeSorbo and Craig Conover were friends for years before their relationship took a romantic turn. The Southern Charm star and the Summer House personality crossed paths while starring on their respective Bravo shows. "I met Craig, actually, three years ago and he was single. I had a boyfriend and I absolutely respected that I was in a relationship," DeSorbo told Us Weekly in October 2021, referring to ex Perry Rahbar. While they initially struck up a friendship, DeSorbo and Conover spent more time together in 2021 when they filmed Winter House. The Sewing Down South founder was dating Natalie Hegnauer at the time. "When we got to Vermont, I didn't know he had a girlfriend. So, I was a little bummed when I first got there. But, of course, he was absolutely respectful to his girlfriend," DeSorbo told Us. "And I'm so happy now looking back that he had a girlfriend because we built just a very platonic friendship, which is, like, the base of our relationship now. Everything really does happen for a reason." After wrapping the crossover series, Conover and Hegnauer called it quits. He confirmed he was single in May 2021. Things between him and the fashionista were on by the summer, per insiders, and by the fall, the twosome were officially dating. "We actually love long-distance. We're two people that are very independent and have so much going on during the week," DeSorbo told Us in October 2021, noting she's likely to pop up on Southern Charm, which was currently in production on season 8 in South Carolina. "When we get, like, Monday through Friday to get all of our things done and then I hop on a plane Friday morning, it's fun. I feel like we're more present with each other when we are together. We're not on our phones and we plan and do fun things." Conover, for his part, admitted that the twosome were crushing on each other ever since he filmed an episode of Summer House for Kyle Cooke's birthday in 2019. "We are pretty happy now," he said in October 2021. "I don't think either of us has ever dated someone else in the industry. We get each other, it's nice. We really are each other's biggest fans, which is something that I've always looked for." Scroll through for a complete timeline of their relationship:  The twosome were joined by Cooke, Amanda Batula, Lindsay Hubbard, Luke Gulbranson, Ciara Miller, Austen Kroll, Andrea Denver, Julia McGuire, Gabrielle Kniery and Jason Cameron to film season 1 of Winter House for 17 days in February 2021. Bravo (2) After filming on the crossover series wrapped, fans were convinced something went down between DeSorbo and Conover in Vermont after she traveled to Charleston with friends. She denied they were dating during an April 2021 interview with Us. Shutterstock (2) According to insiders, things started to heat up between the twosome in May 2021. Shutterstock (2) The pair were hooking up during the summer of 2021. Conover was also spotted filming Summer House season 6 on multiple occasions. PGA TOUR The duo confirmed their relationship at Batula and Cooke's September nuptials. "We did get a little drunk at the wedding and threw a Story up there from the photo booth," DeSorbo told Us one month later. "[But] I'm just waiting [for] the right scenery to happen to snap [an official] pic." Paige DeSorbo / Instagram While promoting season 1 of Winter House, DeSorbo gushed about Conover during an exclusive interview with Us. "You'll just have to see how it kind of plays out toward the end of our vacation. It sounds so cliché, but Craig just gets me," she said. "There's a lot of things I don't have to explain to him because we look at things very similarly. It just fits, like, it just is very natural and it's a lot of fun." Paige DeSorbo / Instagram |
| Buzzzz-o-Meter: Stars Are Buzzing About This Immersive Art Experience Posted: 24 Oct 2021 05:00 AM PDT Hollywood can't stop buzzing about these purchases! From yoga classes to vodka to art, the stars are setting trends for consumers everywhere. The big trend among celebs is Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience. Madonna visited the New York edition in June while Emily in Paris star Lily Collins went to the Chicago one in April. Dancing With the Stars fans, meanwhile, were treated to a preview of the Los Angeles exhibit when Brian Austin Green and Sharna Burgess kicked off season 30 in the gallery with a fiery foxtrot set to James Arthur's "Say You Won't Let Go." Immersive Van Gogh, which is open in cities across North America, has hundreds of thousands of cubic feet of animated projections featuring the iconic works of Vincent van Gogh. Light, movement and music allow the post-Impressionist artist's most iconic works, including "Starry Night," to be experienced in a new way. Check out everything Hollywood is buzzing about this week below:  Still working remotely? This subscription platform offers high quality yoga and meditation classes that can be done from just about anywhere.(From $10 a month, innerdimensiontv.com) Inner Dimension TV  Don't throw out the best part! Prince Harry loves these dried fruit snacks that keep the rind on, making them more nutritious and zero-waste. ($35 for a six-pack, rindsnacks.com) RIND Snacks When they need to haul all, stars like Irina Shayk grab this versatile bag that comes in three sizes and is made from soft pebble leather. (From $248, donnakaran.com) Donna Karan New York The artsy, starry event that's taken Instagram by storm is now open in L.A. Actress Sarah Hyland has already attended! ($40, vangoghla.com) Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience Sip and slay! Former stars of RuPaul's Drag Race teamed up to make this flavor-packed spirit, which is available in six varieties including Original, Pink Lemonade and Blood Orange. ($45, servvodka.com) Serv Vodka |
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