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- Did Britney Spears' Fiance Sam Asghari Throw Shade at Justin Timberlake?
- Show Stealer! Watch Emma Thompson's Viral Dancing at Adele Concert
- PDA Alert! Julianne Hough Kisses Model Charlie Wilson in New Pics
- Moving On! What Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes Are Doing After Their Split
- Halyna Hutchins Laid to Rest 1 Month After Dying On 'Rust' Set
- Rooney Mara and Joaquin Phoenix’s Relationship Timeline
- Movie Night! Kourtney K., Travis Barker Watch Holiday Films on the Beach
- Dateline's Andrea Canning: Inside a Day in My Life
- Bachelor's Amanda Stanton and More Celebs Decorating for the 2021 Holidays
- RHOC’s Vicki Gunvalson Had Her Uterus Removed After Secret Cancer Battle
- 'Empire' Alum Jussie Smollett Makes 1st Red Carpet Appearance After Scandal
- Buzzzz-o-Meter: Stars Are Buzzing About This Female-Founded Tequila
| Did Britney Spears' Fiance Sam Asghari Throw Shade at Justin Timberlake? Posted: 21 Nov 2021 06:39 PM PST  Is that a little shade? Sam Asghari has fans wondering if he’s mocking fiancée Britney Spears‘ ex-boyfriend Justin Timberlake. The fitness guru, 27, shared a screenshot of an article about him thanking Spears, 39, for helping his acting career via his Instagram Story on Sunday, November 21. “Bringing sexy back is cool and all,” he wrote alongside the image. “But bringing (real) back in Hollywood is even sexier.” Asghari finished his post with a winking face with tongue emoji. The reference to “bringing sexy back” immediately made fans think of the former ‘NSync member, 40, but the emojis hint that the Asghari Fitness founder might simply be having a laugh.  Long before Asghari’s September proposal to Spears, Timberlake and the singer took their romance public in 1999. They split in 2002 amid allegations that the “Baby One More Time” songstress had an affair, but the two don’t seem to be holding any grudges more than 20 years later. The Las Vegas performer has shared several references to her ex on social media over the past couple years, and all her anecdotes have been very positive. In April 2020, the Louisiana-raised singer shared a video dancing to Timberlake’s "Filthy." "PS I know we had one of the world's biggest breakups 20 years ago …… but hey the man is a genius," she captioned the video via Instagram at the time. "Great song JT Timberlake commented with a series of emojis, " In February 2021, the Tennessee native officially apologized to his ex-girlfriend after The New York Times Presents “Framing Britney Spears” was released. "I've seen the messages, tags, comments, and concerns and I want to respond. I am deeply sorry for the times in my life where my actions contributed to the problem, where I spoke out of turn, or did not speak up for what was right. I understand that I fell short in these moments and in many others and benefited from a system that condones misogyny and racism," he shared in a statement at the time. "I specifically want to apologize to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson both individually, because I care for and respect these women and I know I failed I also feel compelled to respond, in part, because everyone involved deserves better and most importantly, because this is a larger conversation that I wholeheartedly want to be part of and grow from." He later supported the #FreeBritney movement to release Spears from her conservatorship after hearing her bombshell testimony in June. “After what we saw today, we should all be supporting Britney at this time," he tweeted at the time. “Regardless of our past, good and bad, and no matter how long ago it was … what's happening to her is just not right. No woman should ever be restricted from making decisions about her own body. No one should EVER be held against their will … or ever have to ask permission to access everything they've worked so hard for." The “Cry Me a River” singer added that he and wife Jessica Biel, who he married in 2013, “send our love, and our absolute support to Britney during this time. We hope the courts, and her family make this right and let her live however she wants to live.” The conservatorship was terminated earlier this month after 13 years. |
| Show Stealer! Watch Emma Thompson's Viral Dancing at Adele Concert Posted: 21 Nov 2021 05:30 PM PST Dance like nobody is watching! Emma Thompson was spotted getting her groove on during An Audience With Adele, and her moves are already going viral. Adele, 33, played The London Palladium for the U.K. concert special, which aired across the pond on ITV Sunday, November 21. The “Easy On Me” singer invited tons of A-Listers. Emma Watson, Dua Lipa, Samuel L. Jackson, Daniel Kaluuya and Mel B. were just a few of the recognizable guests in the 2300-seat theater. While Adele was performing “Rolling in the Deep,” Thompson, 62, was seen among the seated crowd. She got up with a huff and seemed to tell everyone to get up and start dancing. When the camera cut back to the Love Actually actress a few seconds later, everyone near her — including Idris Elba — was on their feet. Not only did Thompson encourage dancing, but she put her heart into it. The Cruella star rocked out while moving to the beat, and even viewers at home took notice. The England native was showered with compliments on Twitter. “Emma Thompson dancing to Adele is literally a whole mood,” one user tweeted. Another added, “Emma Thompson giving zero f–ks and dancing and living her best life watching @Adele is maybe the high point of 2021 so far AND I AM HERE FOR IT.” One viewer even said that it was like a display of the U.K.’s best entertainers. “Alan Carr belting a tune out, Emma Thompson dancing away and Stormzy knowing and singing every Adele lyric. This is Britain at its finest. #AnAudienceWithAdele,” they shared. Others found very unique ways to convey their love for Thompson’s dance skills. “I suddenly want to be a Teletubbies and have this video of Emma Thompson dancing playing on my belly for the rest of my life,” someone posted.
Thompson wasn’t just there to cut a rug, though. An Audience With Adele involved the two-time Academy Award winner in a big surprise. She asked the songstress a question, and Adele assumed it was an innocent inquiry. “When you were younger, was there someone who kind of supported you or inspired you or protected you from all the trials and tribulations of life and inspired you to go on?” Thompson asked. Adele answered, “Yeah, I had a teacher at Chestnut Grove who taught me English. That was Miss MacDonald.” The Grammy winner explained that while they didn’t keep in touch, she remembers Miss MacDonald fondly as someone who inspired her love of literature and writing. Thompson surprised Adele by revealing her eighth grade English teacher was in the audience. Adele broke down in tears, hugged her former teacher and promised to get her phone number so they could have a proper catch up eventually. |
| PDA Alert! Julianne Hough Kisses Model Charlie Wilson in New Pics Posted: 21 Nov 2021 03:24 PM PST  Packing on the PDA! Julianne Hough was photographed kissing Charlie Wilson. The Dancing With the Stars alum, 33, and the 6-foot-3 model were spotted in Los Angeles on Friday, November 19, according to pictures obtained by Page Six. The duo went to a restaurant to pick up some takeout, including a few green juices. The possible new couple kissed and hugged before putting on their masks to grab some grub. The dancer looked very casual in a brown jacket, sports bra, baggy sweatpants and fuzzy sandals. Wilson, who is represented by Ursula Wiedmann Models, wore a bright green T-shirt with copper-colored trousers and sneakers. The potential relationship would be a new chapter for Hough, who filed for divorce from estranged husband Brooks Laich one year ago. The legal process started five months after the couple announced their split. "We have lovingly and carefully taken the time we have needed to arrive at our decision to separate," they said in a joint statement at the time. "We share an abundance of love and respect for one another and will continue to lead with our hearts from that place. We kindly request your compassion and respect for our privacy moving forward." The Safe Haven actress and the retired hockey player, 38, started dating in 2013 and married in July 2017 after an almost 2-year engagement. A source exclusively told Us Weekly in May 2020 that Hough and Laich "argued a lot," adding, "[They] just had different viewpoints on important issues. [They were] trying to find themselves separate from one another and deal with any issues they've faced that were exasperated while married." Throughout their five-month separation, they stayed in touch and some speculated that the two would get back together. Ultimately, another insider explained to Us that they just weren’t able to work out their differences. "Julianne and Brooks just can't get past their problems," a source revealed in November 2020 after Hough filed the divorce papers. "Julianne had a dinner party with friends a few months ago, which Brooks came to. They were trying to be lovey-dovey with each other and have a good night with a few friends, but Brooks ended up bringing up some of their issues in front of everyone and it became a big fight." The Fresh Vine Wine cofounder hasn’t been in a confirmed relationship since her split. While enjoying the single life, Hough was spotted with actor Ben Barnes several times and another insider told Us that she was “leaning on” him. The duo never confirmed if their friendship blossomed into a romance. Laich, meanwhile, went Instagram official with Icelandic athlete Katrín Tanja Davíðsdóttir in August. |
| Moving On! What Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes Are Doing After Their Split Posted: 21 Nov 2021 01:56 PM PST  Staying busy. Days after Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes called it quits on their two-year romance, the pair have kept packed schedules. "I clean up ok The 23-year-old Canada native, for his part, showed off his physique via a series of Instagram Stories on Saturday as he silently walked along the beach and into the water, captioning his footage with a pair of white heart emojis. One day later, he shared further footage from his beach outing, which included a professional photoshoot while he surfed. "Gracias @heiner_castillo___m por estas fotos !!," he captioned his Sunday, November 21, Instagram post.  Fans couldn't get enough of the "Stitches" crooner's sexy, post-split snaps. One even commented, “We love a good breakup glow." The pair, who began dating in July 2019, confirmed that they had gone their separate ways on Wednesday, November 17. "Hey guys, we've decided to end our romantic relationship but our love for one another as humans is stronger than ever," the exes wrote in a joint statement, which was shared on their respective Instagram Stories on Wednesday. "We started our relationship as best friends and will continue to be best friends. We so appreciate your support from the beginning and moving forward. Camila and Shawn." After going public with their romance shortly after the release of their "Señorita" duet in June 2019, the former Fifth Harmony member revealed that they preferred to keep most of the details about their relationship under wraps. "I don't know; people can say whatever they want," the "Havana" songstress told Elle the following October. "They can speculate, but at the same time, we are going to live our own lives, enjoy it, and fall for each other like nobody is watching. That is how I want to live. I never want to open the door for people to feel like they are involved. Like I said, I want it to be mine and [his]. That's why I'm so tight-lipped about it: because I want to protect it." Since then, the duo's relationship continued to heat up as they quarantined together amid the 2020 coronavirus pandemic and shared plenty of sizzling PDA snaps and social media tributes. "Congratulations my love, I'm so proud of you," the "Summer of Love" crooner gushed over the Cinderella star via Instagram in September following the movie musical’s release. "I've never seen anybody work as hard as you did to show up everyday and be truly professional, kind and authentic. I admire you so much. Such a beautiful movie with a beautiful message |
| Halyna Hutchins Laid to Rest 1 Month After Dying On 'Rust' Set Posted: 21 Nov 2021 01:54 PM PST While filming his movie Rust on Thursday, October 21, Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun that injured the director and killed another crew member. The incident occurred at the Bonanza Creek Ranch in Santa Fe, New Mexico. According to the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Department, the weapon was “discharged” by the 30 Rock alum, 63, and Deadline later reported that production on the Western was paused. “Mr. Baldwin came in voluntarily to speak with investigators,” sheriff’s office spokesman Juan Ríos noted in a statement, asserting that the situation would be treated like “any other investigation.” Detectives were trying to determine “what type of projectile was discharged” as the set remained on lockdown. The victims — director Joel Souza and director of photography Halyna Hutchins — were rushed to receive medical attention after being struck. Hutchins, 42, was pronounced dead at University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque. The 48-year-old filmmaker, for his part, was taken to Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center via helicopter. While his condition was initially unknown, Deadline was told by Souza’s rep that he was released from the hospital on Friday, October 22. The movie’s production company, Rust Movie Productions LLC, noted in a statement regarding the accident, “The entire cast and crew has been absolutely devastated by today’s tragedy, and we send our deepest condolences to Halyna’s family and loved ones. We have halted production on the film for an undetermined period of time and are fully cooperating with the Santa Fe Police Department’s investigation. We will be providing counseling services to everyone connected to the film as we work to process this awful event.” Hutchins was originally from the Ukraine and had been sharing updates about the filming process with her Instagram followers ahead of her death. “One of the perks of shooting a western is you get to ride horses on your day off:),” she captioned a video of herself on Wednesday, October 20, as she joined a group on horseback. The Emmy winner broke his silence on Hutchins’ death on Friday via Twitter, writing, “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 to address how this tragedy occurred and 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.” Before Baldwin addressed the incident, tributes poured in for the late cinematographer. “I’m in shock. I was so lucky to have had Halyna Hutchins as my DP on ‘Archenemy,'” Joe Manganiello tweeted. “An incredible talent & great person. I can't believe this could happen in this day and age… gunfire from a prop gun could kill a crew member? What a horrible tragedy. My heart goes out to her family.” Ava DuVernay left a comment on casting director Sidra Smith‘s Instagram post about Hutchins, writing, “Devastating. Absolutely horrific. Blessings to you during this difficult time, Sidra. And may her soul be at rest.” Scroll down for the latest updates on the Rust shooting:  Hutchins was working as director of photography on Rust and was named one of American Cinematography's "rising stars" in the profession in 2019. She previously contributed to 2019's Darlin' and 2020's Blindfire, as well as AMC's The Walking Dead. She was pronounced dead on Thursday at University of New Mexico Hospital. James Gourley/Variety/Shutterstock  Souza is a California-based writer and director whose previous credits include 2015's Ghost Squad, 2017's Break Night and 2019's Crown Vic. According to Deadline, he was released from the hospital early Friday morning after sustaining injuries on set. Ron Adar/SOPA Images/Shutterstock  As of Thursday, the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s office was in the midst of an "open and active" investigation, but no arrests were made. Baldwin was questioned by investigators — as were other members of the crew — but no charges were filed. Andrew H. Walker/Shutterstock  Only one round was discharged, and it grazed Souza but hit Hutchins in her shoulder, per The Los Angeles Times. Andres Leighton/AP/Shutterstock  That is the question investigators are still trying to answer. The assistant director called out “cold gun” when handing Baldwin the weapon, the AD wrote in an affidavit, according to the New York Times. “Cold” means no ammunition is in the gun. The crew member “did not know live rounds were in the prop gun,” Detective Joel Cano declared in an affidavit. Jae C Hong/AP/Shutterstock  The LA Times reports that several crew members walked off set to protest working conditions hours ahead of the fatal accident. They accused the production of not properly following safety protocols, including gun inspections. The workers claimed that there were two accidental gun discharges on set before, with Baldwin’s stunt double allegedly firing a gun that was announced as “cold” only to find a live round in it. “There should have been an investigation into what happened,” a crew member alleged to the LA Times. “There were no safety meetings. There was no assurance that it wouldn’t happen again. All they wanted to do was rush, rush, rush.” Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Many film and TV sets are taking action and vowing not to risk having “hot” or “live” — meaning loaded — weapons on set. ABC’s police drama The Rookie has officially banned live rounds. “As of today, it is now policy on The Rookie that all gunfire on set will be with Air Soft guns with CG muzzle flashes added in post,” showrunner Alexi Hawley wrote in a memo obtained by The Hollywood Reporter on Friday, October 22. “There will be no more ‘live’ weapons on the show. The safety of our cast and crew is too important.” Amazon Prime’s The Boys, which is known for its violent action sequences, will also forgo live rounds. Showrunner Eric Kripke, who worked with Rust cast member Jensen Ackles on Supernatural and The Boys, announced the news on Friday via Twitter. “In [Hutchins’] memory, a simple, easy pledge: no more guns with blanks on any of my sets ever. We'll use VFX muzzle flashes. Who's with me?” he wrote. Eric McCandless/ABC/Kobal/Shutterstock  This is not the first time a prop gun has led to fatalities on a film set. In 1993, the late Brandon Lee was killed during filming for The Crow after an improperly loaded prop gun was fired. His sister, Shannon Lee, reacted to the Rust incident on Thursday. "Our hearts go out to the family of Halyna Hutchins and to Joel Souza and all involved in the incident on 'Rust,'" she tweeted via a memorial account set up for her brother. "No one should ever be killed by a gun on a film set. Period." Pressman/Most/Kobal/Shutterstock  "I am gutted by the loss of my friend and colleague, Halyna," Souza said in a statement. "She was kind, vibrant, incredibly talented, fought for every inch and always pushed me to be better. My thoughts are with her family at this most difficult time. I am humbled and grateful by the outpouring of affection we have received from our filmmaking community, the people of Santa Fe, and the hundreds of strangers who have reached out. It will surely aid in my recovery." Kristina Bumphrey/StarPix/Shutterstock  According to Deadline, assistant director David Halls, who handed Baldwin a prop gun moments before it was discharged, was "removed from set immediately" after the accident. Producers told the outlet that an incident report was filed and a new assistant director was brought in. Andres Leighton/AP/Shutterstock  On October 22, a Rust crewmember named Serge Svetnoy shared a photo of Hutchins that he claimed was taken shortly before the fatal shooting. “This is the last photo with Halyna on set,” he wrote via Facebook. The snapshot showed the cinematographer shooting a scene with Baldwin in a small church on the New Mexico set. Two days later, Svetnoy shared an emotional post in which he revealed that he “was holding [Hutchins] in my arms while she was dying. Her blood was on my hands,” he wrote via Facebook on October 24. In that same message, the electrician stated that, in his opinion, Hutchins’ death was “the fault of negligence and unprofessionalism.” Courtesy of Halyna Hutchins/Instagram  Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza confirmed during a press conference on October 27 that a lead bullet was recovered from Souza’s shoulder after he was taken to the hospital. The bullet is believed to be the one that fatally struck Hutchins. Police also collected approximately 600 items of evidence, including 500 rounds of ammunition from the set, which were a mixture of “blanks, dummy rounds and what we are suspecting were live rounds,” according to Mendoza. MediaPunch/Shutterstock  Hannah Gutierrez Reed was the armorer — or person in charge of firearms — on the set of Rust. During a September episode of the “Voices of West” podcast, the former model admitted “the best part” of her job was “just showing people who are normally kind of freaked out by guns how safe they can be and how they’re not really problematic unless put in the wrong hands.” Reed is the daughter of longtime armorer Thell Reed, who was Brad Pitt’s shooting coach on the 2007 film The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford. However, the 24-year-old had only worked on one movie before landing the role of head armorer on Baldwin's western. The Hollywood rookie noted she had “figured” out most of the job's requirements on “my own” and said that “loading blanks” is the “scariest thing to me.” Jae C Hong/AP/Shutterstock  Gutierrez Reed's lawyers, Jason Bowles and Robert Gorence, released a statement to Us on October 29. "First Hannah would like to extend her deepest and most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Halyna," the statement read, referring to Hutchins as "an inspirational woman in film who Hannah looked up to." The statement went on to allege that she had been "slandered" in the aftermath of the shooting. "Safety is Hannah’s number one priority on set. Ultimately this set would never have been compromised if live ammo were not introduced," the lawyers claimed on her behalf. "Hannah has no idea where the live rounds came from. Hannah and the prop master gained control over the guns and she never witnessed anyone shoot live rounds with these guns and nor would she permit that. They were locked up every night and at lunch and there’s no way a single one of them was unaccounted for or being shot by crew members. Hannah still, to this day, has never had an accidental discharge." Though there have been reports that there were two accidental discharges in other situations on set, Gutierrez Reed's lawyers allege that others were at fault. "The first one on this set was the prop master and the second was a stunt man after Hannah informed him his gun was hot with blanks," they alleged. Myung J Chun/Los Angeles Times/Shutterstock  Gutierrez Reed's lawyers suggested that the blame for the fatal accident lay with other filmmakers. "Hannah was hired on two positions on this film, which made it extremely difficult to focus on her job as an armorer," they said in the October 29 statement. "She fought for training, days to maintain weapons, and proper time to prepare for gunfire but ultimately was overruled by production and her department. The whole production set became unsafe due to various factors, including lack of safety meetings. This was not the fault of Hannah." Andres Leighton/AP/Shutterstock  While in Vermont on October 30, Baldwin told news outlets that he couldn't say much about the incident, but he is cooperating with authorities and mourning the death of Hutchins. "I’ve been ordered by the sheriff’s department in Santa Fe, I can’t answer any questions about the investigation," Baldwin said. "I can’t — it’s an active investigation in terms of a woman died. She was my friend.” Kristina Bumphrey/StarPix/Shutterstock  The actor, who also produced the film, explained that he met with Hutchins' husband as well as her son to offer support. "The guy is overwhelmed with grief," Baldwin said on October 30. "There are incidental accidents on film sets from time to time but nothing like this. This is a one in a trillion event, and so he is in shock [and] has a 9-year-old son. We are in constant contact with him. We’re very worried about his family and his kid, and we’re eagerly awaiting for the sheriff’s department telling us what their investigation has yielded.” Andres Leighton/AP/Shutterstock  Dave Halls, the assistant director on Rust, released a statement in which he praised his “friend” Hutchins. “I’m shocked and saddened by her death,” he said. “It’s my hope that this tragedy prompts the industry to reevaluate its values and practices to ensure no one is harmed through the creative process again.” He continued, “My thoughts are with all who knew and loved Halyna.” Halls did not address the details of the incident or the reports that he was the one who handed Baldwin the gun involved in the shooting. Jae C Hong/AP/Shutterstock  Baldwin reposted a thread from Terese Magpale Davis, who worked on Rust as a costume designer, outlining what they allege really happened on set. Davis’ post, which the actor shared via his Instagram account on November 2, claimed “the story being spun of us being overworked and surrounded by unsafe, chaotic conditions is bulls—t.” Davis stated that she “never worked more than a 12.5-hour shoot day,” saying that only happened once and “most days” were under the 12-hour mark. She recalled the day that Hutchins died, saying, “We had come off a 12-hour turnaround after an 11-hour shoot day,” noting they had a “56-hour weekend right before” the prolonged day. “No one was too tired to do their jobs,” she said. She refuted claims that the producers on the film didn’t care about their crew, writing, “They were some of the most approachable and warm producers I’ve ever worked with.” Davis explained that “concerns were heard and addressed” by the producers. According to her, the crew had a union rep who told production “not to give in to the camera crew” demands because they were asking for things that “the union does not require.” Davis alleged that she has spoken with the producers on the project since the accident, and they told her they have chosen not to defend themselves against the “blatantly false accusations” because they want the “focus to be on Halyna” and they want to “grieve and recover.” Kristina Bumphrey/StarPix/Shutterstock  Matthew Hutchins, the husband of the late cinematographer, has retained California-based law firm Panish Shea Boyle Ravipudi, according to Deadline. The firm specializes in personal injury and wrongful death litigation. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  “Every film/TV set that uses guns, fake or otherwise, should have a police officer on set, hired by the production, to specifically monitor weapons safety,” Baldwin tweeted on November 8. The actor, who has now made his Twitter profile private, also shared a screenshot of the tweet via his Instagram page. Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock |
| Rooney Mara and Joaquin Phoenix’s Relationship Timeline Posted: 21 Nov 2021 01:12 PM PST Under the radar. Rooney Mara and Joaquin Phoenix have kept their romance relatively private since they were first linked in 2016, but their flame has still burned bright. The Joker star and his fiancée first crossed paths on the set of Spike Jonze's 2012 flick Her. Looking back on his initial interactions with Mara, who played his ex-wife in the Oscar-winning film, Phoenix admitted to Vanity Fair in October 2019 that he was convinced Mara "despised" him. Eventually, he realized that the Carol star was interested in him but too shy to express it. “She's the only girl I ever looked up on the internet,” Phoenix explained at the time. “We were just friends, email friends. I'd never done that. Never looked up a girl online.” The private pair made their first public appearance as an item in May 2017 at the Cannes Film Festival in France. Four months later, the Gladiator star told the New York Times that he and Mara were living together in the Hollywood Hills. Phoenix gave the publication a glimpse at life inside their home, admitting that the couple likes to spend their days exercising, studying lines and watching true crime documentaries on Netflix. Nearly two years later, Mara sparked rumors of an engagement when she was seen wearing a diamond ring while out and about in Los Angeles. The photos came shortly after an insider told Us Weekly that the pair had no plans on tying the knot any time soon. “They're never going to get married because they think marriage is too mainstream,” the source said in July 2018, even though they were “so in love” and supported each other’s lifestyle choices. “Joaquin transforms all his girlfriends into being holistic, vegan, spiritual and into saving the world.” Despite their apparent disinterest in the institution of marriage, Us confirmed in July 2019 that Phoenix had gotten down on one knee. Since their engagement news made headlines, Mara has stood happily by her soon-to-be husband’s side through film premieres, political rallies and awards seasons. Scroll down to take a closer look at Mara and Phoenix’s private romance!  Phoenix and Mara first collaborated on Jonze’s Oscar-winning movie Her in 2012. The Walk the Line star later revealed that he thought his now-fiancée "despised" him while they were working together. YouTube  Four years after the success of Her, the duo teamed up again for IFC Films’ Mary Magdalene. Though they sparked relationship rumors at the time, W magazine reported that they were "just friends" while filming the movie and didn’t start dating until afterward. Shutterstock  The pair stepped out for the first time as a couple at the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival in France. At the time, neither actor had commented on the status of their relationship — but their cozy conversations at the festival proved that they were more than just friends. Shutterstock  Phoenix revealed to the New York Times that he and the Social Network star had moved in together. The couple spend their time in the Hollywood Hills "answering emails" or "meditating," or even binge-watching true crime documentaries on Netflix. A source later told Us that the Signs star and Mara were "in their own bubble." AM1999/MEGA  A separate insider told Us that the pair, who finally confirmed their relationship in 2017, had no plans to get married even though they’re “so in love.” Phoenix and Mara were “never going to get married because they think marriage is too mainstream,” but were on the same page when it came to their lifestyle and diet choices. Shutterstock  Less than one year after the source alleged that the couple never wanted to walk down the aisle, the Lion actress sparked engagement rumors when she was spotted with a diamond ring on her left hand while running errands in Los Angeles. Shutterstock  Us confirmed that Phoenix had popped the question just two months after his fiancée was seen sporting her new bling. Shutterstock  While accepting the TIFF Tribute Actor Award, Phoenix gave a rare public showing of affection to his longtime love. "Somewhere here, I don’t know where, is a filthy dragon, and I want to rip its wings off and fasten a blanket and sleep with it forever," Phoenix said, referring to Mara’s role in The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. "I love you. Thank you." Shutterstock  The engaged couple made a sweet appearance at the Hollywood premiere of Phoenix’s critically-acclaimed film Joker. Though they arrived separately, the pair was seen embracing on the green carpet before the big event. MEGA  "She’s the only girl I ever looked up on the internet," Phoenix explained to Vanity Fair after joking that he thought his soon-to-be wife wasn’t his biggest fan when they first met. "We were just friends, email friends. I’d never done that. Never looked up a girl online." Shutterstock  As Phoenix took the stage to accept the Golden Golbe for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for his titular role in Joker, he looked over to the Nightmare on Elm Street actress and whispered a tender, "I love you," before wiping away tears. Shutterstock  The political pair joined Jane Fonda at one of her Fire Drill Friday rallies in Washington D.C. to raise awareness about the climate change crisis impacting communities around the globe. Joaquin, Rooney and Kate [Mara] all wore matching black sweatshirts,” a source told Us at the time. "Joaquin went up on stage and Rooney and Kate held hands as they followed behind him. Joaquin held Rooney in front of him with his arms around her as they stood on the podium with the other celebrities, and Joaquin held Rooney’s arm as she led him back down into the crowd. They looked protective and loving of one another." MEGA  On September 27, filmmaker Viktor Kossakovsky revealed that the duo had welcomed their child. "He just got a baby, by the way, his name was … a beautiful son called River, so he cannot promote [Gunda] now," Kossakovsky said, explaining why the Joker star was absent from the Zurich Film Festival. River is the name of Joaquin's late brother, who starred in Stand by Me. He died in 1993. Photo by John Locher/AP/Shutterstock |
| Movie Night! Kourtney K., Travis Barker Watch Holiday Films on the Beach Posted: 21 Nov 2021 12:40 PM PST Sometimes the best romances start off as friendships! While Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker's new relationship may come as a surprise to many, the pair have known each other for years. After Barker spent time with Kardashian at her mom Kris Jenner's Palm Springs, California, home in January 2021, Us Weekly confirmed that the pair were dating. "Kourtney and Travis are officially a couple," the insider told Us. "They have been close friends for years and have been dating for a couple months. Travis is very smitten with Kourtney and has been for a while." Shortly before the dating news broke, the Blink-182 drummer left multiple flirty comments on the Poosh founder's Instagram posts. As she shared a steamy selfie from her closet, Barker commented with a rose emoji. He dropped a mermaid emoji beneath a pic of her walking into the ocean. He also wrote, "You’re So Cool," after she shared screenshots of the 1993 film True Romance. (The rocker has previously stated that True Romance is his favorite movie, and he even named his daughter after Patricia Arquette's character, Alabama.) Kardashian and Barker's bond goes way back. The duo, who live in the same Calabasas, California, gated community, have been spotted out together on numerous occasions including in 2018 when they grabbed dinner and later attended evening church service. The musician has made appearances on her family's long-running show, Keeping Up With the Kardashians, alongside his ex-wife Shanna Moakler. Barker once gushed to Us exclusively about how he was attracted to the mother of three's sister Kim Kardashian when she was still Paris Hilton's assistant. "How could you not stare at Kim? Mind you, I enjoyed hanging out with Paris, but I love curvy girls," he explained in October 2015. "Kim was eye candy. I was no way disrespectful to Paris, but I couldn't keep my eyes off Kim!" Since the pair both live in Calabasas, they would casually get together sometimes. "We would go out to eat, just hang out," he said, noting that he "had a crush on her and we were flirtatious, but nothing ever happened." The former Dash owner shares children Mason, Penelope and Reign with ex Scott Disick. The pair forged a friendship after ending their rocky on-and-off romance in 2015 after nine years. While Disick went on to date Sofia Richie for nearly three years before moving on with Amelia Gray Hamlin in late 2020, Kourtney was previously linked to Younes Bendjima and Luka Sabbat. The Meet the Barkers alum, for his part, was married to Moakler from 2004 to 2008. The exes share daughter Alabama and son Landon. Barker briefly dated Rita Ora in 2015. Scroll down to see Kourtney and Barker's relationship timeline:  During an Entertainment Tonight interview with Barker and Alabama, his daughter spoke about bonding with the Kardashian family. “Actually, the other night I had dinner with all of them and they were really sweet,” she said, as the rocker added, “I told her she had a power dinner. … I told Alabama that was a really cool dinner to be a part of.” Shutterstock (2)  The duo sparked dating rumors when they were spotted leaving a vegan restaurant together in L.A. MEGA  They were seen attending Hillsong’s evening church service together. Shutterstock (2)  The pair grabbed dinner together alongside Larsa Pippen at Crossroads restaurant in L.A. Shutterstock (2)  They stepped out for a night out in Malibu together. Shutterstock (2)  The pair sparked dating speculation after Barker dropped several flirty comments beneath Kourtney’s Instagram posts, including a red rose emoji on a photo of the E! personality taking a sultry mirror selfie in her closet. Courtesy Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram; Shutterstock  The lovebirds posted shots of their view from Kris Jenner’s Palm Springs vacation home. Shutterstock (2)  Us confirmed that Kourtney and Barker are “officially a couple” and “have been dating for a couple months.” The musician is very smitten with Kourtney and has been for a while,” the insider added. Shutterstock (2)  The new couple spent their first Valentine’s Day together by an outdoor fireplace. Courtesy of Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram  The couple became Instagram official in February 2021, after celebrating Valentine’s Day together three days prior. The pair both posted a photo holding hands in a car, confirming their relationship. Courtesy Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram  Kardashian promoted her boyfriend's CBD-infused line of products on March 6 by wearing a sweatshirt touting the Barker Wellness Co. on her Instagram Stories. The drummer also shared her photo to his Stories. Courtesy of Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram  The couple were spotted packing on the PDA in March 2021 after going on a date to West Hollywood’s vegan restaurant Crossroads Kitchen. “Kourtney and Travis are doing really well,” a source exclusively told Us after the flirty outing. “Kourtney is so smitten with Travis, and everyone around them loves them as a couple.” Rachpoot/MEGA  The Poosh founder declared her feelings for the musician in March 2021 by giving him a handwritten note. “I love you,” the sweet letter read, which was signed with a heart. Barker shared the intimate message via Instagram Story at the time. Courtesy of Travis Barker/Instagram  The lovebirds jetted off to Nevada in March 2021 to watch the UFC 260: Miocic vs. Ngannou 2 event live. They were spotted sitting close to Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly. ESPN  The musician sent Kardashian a giant floral display featuring white gardenias hanging from the ceiling and tulips in honor of her 42nd birthday in April 2021. The pair also enjoyed a romantic night out and a special dessert. Courtesy of Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram  The Blink-182 drummer shared a blurry photo of himself and the Poosh founder in a hot and heavy make out session under the glow of red lights. Courtesy Travis Barker/Instagram  Barker shared a sweet photo of Kardashian’s well-manicured hand holding his tattooed palm. Courtesy Travis Barker/Instagram  The couple stayed cozy by a firepit. “YOU’RE A BLESSING TO THIS WORLD,” Barker captioned the birthday photo series. “HAPPY BIRTHDAY.” Courtesy Travis Barker/Instagram  Barker celebrated Kardashian’s 42nd birthday on Monday, April 18, with a PDA-heavy Instagram slideshow. Courtesy Travis Barker/Instagram  Kardashian posted her own set of birthday celebration photos after turning 42, which included a sweet snap of her wearing Mickey Mouse ears while holding Barker's hand. Courtesy of Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram  The mother of three and Barker shared a passionate kiss in the desert. In an April 2021 Instagram post, she wore a tiny beige bikini while Barker wore only his black shorts. “They love getting out of LA and being with their families in the Utah environment,” a source told Us at the time, adding that friends think the couple will “absolutely” get engaged. Courtesy of Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram  "Anywhere with you," the musician wrote alongside an April 2021 Instagram slideshow of an outdoorsy adventure. Barker traversed a boulder in one snap and admired the view of his girlfriend in a barely-there bikini in another. Courtesy of Travis Barker/Instagram  For their first Mother's Day as a couple, Barker gave Kardashian three oversized arrangements of pink and orange roses and peonies. The reality star shared photos and videos of the bouquets via her Instagram Stories, captioning them with the red heart and watery-eyed emojis. Courtesy Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram  The couple spent the day at Disneyland with their kids one day after Barker’s ex-wife claimed he had an affair with Kim Kardashian while they were still married. Barker appeared in good spirits as he channeled his inner child with the Poosh founder and their squad at the happiest place on Earth. Marksman/Snorlax/MEGA  The twosome packed on the PDA in a set of steamy Instagram pics from a date night at Barker's recording studio. Earlier that month, a source exclusively told Us, "An engagement could be right around the corner for Kourtney and Travis." Courtesy of Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram (2)  After the reality star shared a series of pictures perched on her boyfriend’s lap, the drummer commented a trio of skull and crossbones emojis to compliment the pair’s all-black ensembles. “My vampire 🧛🏻♂️🖤,” he wrote on another of Kardashian’s photos from the same night. Glen Coco/@glencocoforhair/Instagram  The lovebirds posed for a photo at Disneyland alongside Barker’s kids and Kardashian’s son Reign. Courtesy Travis Barker/Instgram  The couple smiled and laughed as they played “Heart and Soul” on the piano together. Barker’s daughter Alabama captured the sweet moment via her Instagram Story, captioning it, “This is what I come home to,” with a teary-eyed emoji. Courtesy Alabama Barker/Instagram  Barker took his first flight since his 2008 crash with Kardashian, traveling to Mexico. He later shared a photo of the pair embracing in front of the plane, captioning the Instagram still, “With you anything is possible.” Courtesy Travis Barker/Instagram  The pair traveled to Italy together, sharing multiple PDA photos during their romantic summer vacation. Ciao Pix/Shutterstock  During an interview with Nylon magazine, Barker opened up about the choice to fly again with Kardashian. “I made a deal with her that she had just said to me, ‘I would love to do so much traveling with you. I want to go to Italy with you. I want to go to Cabo with you. I want to go to Paris with you. I want to go to Bora Bora with you,’” he said at the time. “And I said, ‘Well, when the day comes you want to fly, I’m telling you I’ll do it with you. I would do anything with you. And just give me 24 hours’ notice.’ And that’s what she did.” He added, “It’s still something very new to me, but having something that gives me the strength and hope to be able to overcome things that were so traumatic in my life, it just says a ton. She’s definitely that for me. I’m invincible when I’m with her. It’s just like I never dreamed, I never even considered flying again.” Courtesy of Travis Barker/Instagram  The couple kissed making their red carpet debut at the VMAs. Jeremy Smith/imageSPACE/Shutterstock  "Instagram vs. Reality," the reality star captioned a photo of her in full glam compared to a selfie of her and the drummer in matching hydrating face masks. Courtesy of Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram  During a trip to Knott's Scary Farm, the Poosh founder posted a photo of her boyfriend lifting her up in his arms as the couple kissed. They also enjoyed the Timber Mountain Log Ride with Barker's son, Landon. Courtesy of Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram  After Kardashian shared a video of her and Barker via Instagram, the drummer replied, "Laugh with you for the rest of my life." The reality star responded to the comment, writing, "My whole life." Courtesy Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram  The duo got engaged on October 16, 2021, when Barker got down on one knee on the beach at the Rosewood Miramar in Santa Barbara, California. Kourtney confirmed the news via Instagram. “Forever,” she wrote with a photo from the romantic proposal. Courtesy of Alabama Barker/Instagram  "I can’t believe this was a week ago @travisbarker," Kardashian captioned a photo of her topless in bed on rose petals, showing off a close-up look at her engagement ring. Courtesy of Instagram/Kourtney Kardashian  As the Poosh founder posted Instagram photos from Simon Huck and Phil Riportella’s wedding reception, her beau couldn’t resist noting that they'd walk down the aisle soon. “Our turn next," Barker commented with a rose emoji. Glen Coco Oropeza/@cocoglencoco/Instagram  Nearly one month after the pair’s engagement, they watched classic holiday movies with an elaborate beachfront setup on November 20, per their Instagram Stories. Their path was lined with candles, and a fireworks display concluded the festivities. Courtesy of Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram (2) |
| Dateline's Andrea Canning: Inside a Day in My Life Posted: 21 Nov 2021 10:51 AM PST She has it covered! Andrea Canning showed Us Weekly how she manages family and work during a typical day. The Dateline NBC correspondent, 48, is a mother of six. She shares her big brood with husband Tony Bancroft, a United States Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel. The two have been married since 2008. The couple must get Anna, 12, Charlie, 11, Kiki, 9, Georgia, 7, and Elle, 6, to school in the morning while Tripp, 2, gets to stay with his mom during the day. Canning, with Tripp’s help, meal preps for dinner and indulges with some pizza for lunch before getting some work done. She’s busy since Dateline airs all-new two-hour episodes on NBC Fridays at 9 p.m. ET. Canning caught up with Us while she was filming part of the October 22 Dateline episode, which investigated the 2017 murder of singer Egypt Covington. See a day in Andrea Canning’s life by scrolling through the photos below:  After the girls head to school, I get an early start on prepping dinner with the help of Tripp (2 years old.) Tonight is one of their favorites - pasta with butter and parmesan cheese. Courtesy of Andrea Canning  My husband (USMC Lieutenant Colonel Tony Bancroft) and I take Tripp out to lunch to one of our favorite spots - a nearby pizza place. Courtesy of Andrea Canning  Time to track for a few reports I have coming up for Dateline NBC. I can’t reveal much yet, but I am really looking forward to viewers being able to see what we’ve been working on. Courtesy of Andrea Canning  When I am not traveling, I make sure to pick up the girls from school. On the way home we get to catch up about how their day was – our dog, Topaz, loves the walk! (Georgia, Tripp, Elle and Kiki in the back) Courtesy of Andrea Canning  Ahead of a shoot I have tonight, I take some time to change and get ready. The commute for today’s shoot isn’t too bad – right outside my house! Courtesy of Andrea Canning  Dinner time! Anna, Charlie and Tripp let me know it is time to eat. Courtesy of Andrea Canning  I love reading to the girls before bed. This is actually one of Tripp’s favorite books as well – he love the pictures! Courtesy of Andrea Canning |
| Bachelor's Amanda Stanton and More Celebs Decorating for the 2021 Holidays Posted: 21 Nov 2021 10:00 AM PST Making spirits bright! Candace Cameron Bure, Joanna Gaines, Bindi Irwin and more celebrities aren't waiting until December to get into the holiday mood — they started decorating as soon as Halloween ended. "It's the most wonderful time of the year!!! It's happening, people!!!" the Full House alum, 45, wrote via Instagram on November 10, sharing a video of herself putting up her fake tree at home. "The tree is up Gaines, for her part, decorated a special tree with 3-year-old son Crew in early November to mark the start of the season. She also shared a few highlights of Christmas past via her Magnolia blog to get fans just as excited for holiday festivities. "Our family's tradition of gifting ornaments each year began with [my husband] Chip [Gaines]'s mom, Gayle. The first year that Chip and I were married, I wanted to decorate our Christmas tree based on a specific color story — and decided it would be an all-blue theme," Joanna, 43, wrote in a recent blog. "That same year on Thanksgiving, Gayle gifted us a bright red Radko ornament. Truthfully, I hesitated putting it on the tree because I knew it would throw off my color theme. It makes me laugh now, but at the time I thought, 'Where am I going to put this?'" The Magnolia Network cofounder noted that she ultimately decided to put her mother-in-law's gift on the tree, which led to their family's tradition of giving each other ornaments as pre-Christmas gifts. "What I learned to love was this: Though that ornament stuck out in stark contrast to my blue tree, that bright red ornament told a story," she added. "Not only was it a heartfelt gift from Chip's mom, but the ornament signified our first Christmas together, and that made it worthy of the spotlight." This year, Joanna opted to add a few specialty ornaments to her Magnolia collection that help tell the stories of her own family — including a Sriracha sauce bottle for 15-year-old daughter Ella, who "puts it on everything," according to her mom. Along with Ella and Crew, Joanna shares children Drake, 16, Duke, 13 and Emmie, 11, with Chip, 46. Scroll down to see which celebrities have already decorated for the holidays:  The Fixer Upper: Welcome Home star celebrated the beginning of the holidays by decorating a small tree with her youngest child, Crew, on November 5. “It was 54 degrees today so...🎄#CrewsTree,” she captioned the Instagram photos. Courtesy of Joanna Gaines/Instagram  The Mean Girls actress supported the pediatric cancer charity Oscar’s Kids on November 5 by posting an Instagram snap in her pajamas as part of the foundation’s Oscar’s Kids PJ Party. Chabert showed off her Christmas tree in the background. Courtesy of Lacey Chabert/Instagram  The Australia native announced the arrival of her holiday sweatshirts and tees via Instagram on November 8. “Clearly Robert didn’t get the memo … 🐨🎄❤️,” Bindi wrote. She shared snap of her family dressed in the festive outfits — except for brother Robert Irwin, who wore his zoo uniform. Courtesy of Bindi Irwin/Instagram  The A Shoe Addict’s Christmas star shared a video via Instagram on November 10 of her tree-decorating skills. Cameron Bure put up her Balsam Hill tree, lights, and star topper in an hour. Courtesy of Candace Cameron Bure/Instagram  Roper documented her family’s holiday decorating day via her Instagram Story on November 10. Courtesy of Jade Roper/Instagram  The Bachelorette alum dressed up as Santa on November 13 while showing off her holiday kitchen decor. Fedotowsky placed wreaths on all of the chairs in the kitchen and hung garland from the windows. A few days later, she revealed a decorated Christmas tree in the living room and a giant red bow draped over the fireplace. Courtesy of Ali Fedotowsky/Instagram  The 7th Heaven alum posed in matching pajamas with her two oldest children, Kenzie and Hutton, while showing off their stockings and tree via Instagram on November 14. Courtesy of Beverley Mitchell/Instagram  The Hallmark Channel star debuted his fully decorated tree on November 15. He shared a video via Instagram as he placed a boot shot glass ornament at the very top while his dog watched from her bed. Courtesy of Tyler Hynes/Instagram  The Sisters First coauthor shared a photo via her Instagram Story of her three children, daughters Mila and Poppy and son Hal, dressed in holiday pajamas while decorating the tree on November 16. “Too soon?” she captioned the snap, which showed the tree full of ornaments. Courtesy of Jenna Bush Hager/Instagram  The model showed off his and fiancée Peltz’ “baby” tree via his Instagram Story on November 18. Courtesy of Brooklyn Beckham/Instagram |
| RHOC’s Vicki Gunvalson Had Her Uterus Removed After Secret Cancer Battle Posted: 21 Nov 2021 08:54 AM PST  Staying strong. Vicki Gunvalson has recently opened up about her secret cancer battle. "I had cancer," the Real Housewives of Orange County alum, 59, shared during a Wednesday, November 17, appearance on SiriusXM's "Jeff Lewis Live" podcast alongside Tamra Judge. "I just had my whole f–king uterus taken out." The Bravo personality's revelation came shortly after she opened up about her relationship with ex Brooks Ayers and how she dealt with his alleged cancer battle. "What did I win? I f-cking got $380,000 out of my checkbook into his," the Illinois native explained. "I paid for all his s–t for five years. So people say I was in on some scam? I got scammed. He was 'sick' so he couldn't work. Don't get me down this rabbit hole." The Ultimate Girls Trip star continued at the time, "It made me [go] absolutely crazy thinking about anybody thinking that I would do that to somebody when so many people have suffered from cancer.” While the Coto Insurance CEO didn't elaborate further on her diagnosis, she did admit she was "going through a f—king tough time right now." "I do not need anybody bringing me down," Gunvalson added. Last month, the "Whoop It Up with Vicki" podcast host made headlines when she announced her split from ex-fiancé Steve Lodge shortly after Judge, 54, seemingly hinted that the 62-year-old had been unfaithful. "Get out of bed @vickigunvalson and let's go whoop it up. I hate to see you so sad
The insurance agent, for her part, replied to her fellow RHOC alum: "Thanks Tamra. Yes, I'm passing the baton on to you. My picker is obviously off. … Unfollow Steve if you are." She even alleged that the politician had cheated on her while they were together, sharing via Instagram comment at the time, "While I was out of town working on a biz trip, he took her to my condo in Mexico! He's been flaunting around my town in OC making out in public places. It's disgusting. … He's been dating a 36 year old and is not what he portrays himself to be. No Christian man would do what he's done." However, Lodge asserted that his former fiancée's claims were false, telling Us Weekly in a statement: "The absolute lies she is now spreading on social media is very disappointing and disingenuous, to say the least. But I cannot say I'm surprised." Gunvalson further opened up about how she was coping in the wake of their breakup during her Wednesday appearance. "Steve's family is my family, still," she told host Jeff Lewis, noting she did not initially want to break up. "I love them like my own. This fear of being alone [and] abandonment has always been huge for me." |
| 'Empire' Alum Jussie Smollett Makes 1st Red Carpet Appearance After Scandal Posted: 21 Nov 2021 08:00 AM PST  Back to business. Jussie Smollett made his first red carpet appearance since his alleged 2019 attack and scandal. The Empire alum, 39, attended a film screening of B-Boy Blues, which he directed, on Friday, November 19, at New York City's AMC Magic Johnson Harlem. The actor donned a simple black turtleneck and gray jacket as he posed for the cameras, in photos published via Just Jared. "Beyond humbled by last night's screening," the Alien: Covenant actor gushed via Instagram Story on Saturday, November 20, of his recent outing. "To see all the love for the film is crazy beautiful. More to come while I catch up but to everyone who came out last night with so much love and community … on behalf of everyone @bboybluesthefilm, Thank you. We love y'all. Now to find a home for it so the whole world can see." The California native's younger sister, Jurnee Smollett, also praised the project via Instagram Story at the time. "So proud of you @jussiesmollett!!," the Lovecraft Country star, 35, wrote via Instagram Story on Saturday, alongside a snap of Jussie from the event. “Congrats on making your feature directorial debut with @bboybluesthefilm! Can't wait for the world to see the magic you all have created in this film!" The Mighty Ducks star previously made headlines in January 2019 after claiming he was targeted in a racist and homophobic attack. However, one month later, he was accused of staging the incident and charged with felony disorderly conduct for making a false police statement. As a result, the Marshall actor was arrested and charged with 16 felony counts. After his attorneys announced that charges against the actor had been dropped in March 2019, a special prosecutor indicted Jussie again one year later, reopening the case and alleging that the musician knew "that he was not the victim of a crime." The On Our Own alum, for his part, has continually asserted that he is innocent and pleaded not guilty to the disorderly conduct charges. "Let me start by saying that I'm OK,” the "Good Enough" crooner previously told Essence via a statement in February 2019. "My body is strong but my soul is stronger. More importantly, I want to say thank you. The outpouring of love and support from my village has meant more than I will ever be able to truly put into words. I am working with authorities and have been 100 percent factual and consistent on every level. Despite my frustrations and deep concern with certain inaccuracies and misrepresentations that have been spread, I still believe that justice will be served." The "You're So Beautiful" performer continued at the time, "As my family stated, these types of cowardly attacks are happening to my sisters, brothers and non-gender-conforming siblings daily. I am not and should not be looked upon as an isolated incident. We will talk soon and I will address all details of this horrific incident, but I need a moment to process. Most importantly, during times of trauma, grief and pain, there is still a responsibility to lead with love. It's all I know. And that can't be kicked out of me. With Love, respect & honor … Jussie." A criminal trial is set to begin later this month after a judge denied the actor's motion for dismissal in October. |
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