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- Bachelorette’s Katie Shows ‘Handsome’ BF John Love on His Birthday
- Pete Davidson Brought Kim Kardashian to Mom's 'Favorite' NYC Restaurant
- Alicia Witt’s Family: Everything We Know About Her Parents, More
- Larsa Pippen Tells 'RHOM' Costars She Makes $10,000 a Day on OnlyFans
- Larsa Pippen: I'll Share 'My Side' of Kim Kardashian Fallout on 'RHOM'
- Scotty McCreery and More Celebs' Festive Holiday Cards of 2021: Photos
- Amelia Gray Hamlin Says She ‘Completely Lost’ Her ‘Sense of Self’ in 2021
- Selling Sunset's Brett Oppenheim Discusses ‘Very Recent’ Tina Louise Split
- Bella Banos: What to Know About Model Spotted on Vacation With Scott Disick
- Fox Cancels New Year’s Eve Show 'Toast & Roast' Amid COVID-19 Surge
- Bachelorette’s Becca Kufrin and Thomas Jacobs’ Relationship Timeline
- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’s Sally Ann Howes Dies at Age 91
- LOL! Becca Kufrin Jokes About Live 'Final Rose' PDA With BF Thomas Jacobs
- Chrishell Stause’s Dating History
- James Franco Breaks His Silence 4 Years After Sexual Misconduct Allegations
- OMG! JoJo Siwa 'Got Trampled' by NBA's Jae Crowder While Sitting Courtside
- Inside Olivia Jade, Jacob Elordi's 'Casual' Relationship: 'There's Sparks'
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- James Franco: Where I Stand With Seth Rogen After Sexual Misconduct Scandal
| Bachelorette’s Katie Shows ‘Handsome’ BF John Love on His Birthday Posted: 22 Dec 2021 03:45 PM PST Even Katie Thurston didn't know what she was promising when she declared her Bachelorette ending was a "first" for the franchise. After appearing on season 25 of The Bachelor, which aired in early 2021, ABC named the Washington native their season 17 star. She subsequently started filming in Palm Springs and met 30 contestants, including bartender John Hersey. She sent the California native home during week two of the competition. Blake Moynes, who originally competed on season 16 of The Bachelorette in 2020, joined the cast when there were 14 men remaining. The Canada native admitted that he reached out to Thurston while Matt James' season was airing and felt like they would have a connection. After two of Thurston's top four quit — Greg Grippo and Michael Allio — she gave Moynes her final rose, sending home Justin Glaze. Thurston and Moynes' proposal aired on the August 2021 finale of The Bachelorette. The twosome told Us Weekly at the time that they weren't in a rush to move in together as they navigated their post-show future. By October, she admitted to Us that the twosome were "winging" things as Moynes traveled to Africa for work. "The short version is we're figuring it out. We don't know. This is very new to us still. I'm just focusing on myself, he's focusing on him, and if we work doing that, great. If not —” Thurston told Us before trailing off backstage at Whitney Cummings' comedy show. Days after the performance, Thurston and Moynes announced their engagement was over. She subsequently told her Instagram followers that the twosome "owe it to each other to step away" from their relationship because it wasn't working. "We were together for six months [and] Blake and I are very level-headed and mature, and we communicate very well on our thoughts," Thurston told fans on October 31, 2021. "And we just both knew if this was how our first six months was as a couple, going forward it was going to not be in our best interest for our happiness to stay together." Moynes, for his part, admitted things haven't "been easy" for him as he returned to social media post-split on November 9, 2021. Later that month, Us broke the news that Thurston was seeing Hersey. Her rep later confirmed the news via a statement: "It's known Katie and John became close friends post-season. John has been there for her through all the major changes in her life, and they are excited to explore this newly found romantic connection." Scroll through for a complete timeline of her relationship with Hersey:  During night one of Thurston’s season, which filmed in March 2021, she admitted that Hersey was her “type” when he walked out of the limo. By week two, however, she sent him packing. ABC/Craig Sjodin  In May 2021, Thurston nearly ran into Hersey at a San Diego beach with friends. “John is surfing on this exact beach — very, very randomly, a rose floats by in the water. And he's like, ‘That's incredibly strange.’ … Just a very strange occurrence,” the duo’s mutual friend Stephen Lovegrove later recalled on Us’ “Here for the Right Reasons” podcast in September 2021. “He surfs, he goes home, we take photos, we get ice cream, we go home. And later that afternoon, John sees from Katie's account, all these photos go up and realizes as he was surfing with this random rose floating by, he was literally 100 feet away from the Bachelorette, who he had just filmed this season [with]. It was such a random coincidence that we didn't find out about till a long time later.” During that trip, Thurston was also spotted at Duke’s in La Jolla, where Hersey was a bartender. As her season aired in summer 2021, there was a fan theory that she got back together with Hersey due to the photos from the bar. “Through all of that speculation, at some point, I reached out to John and made a joke about I hope you and Katie are doing so well,” Lovegrove told Us. “And anyway, our friendship was born out of all of that. But yes, the Duke’s trip that threw off every spoiler page by total accident happened in the midst of the now-infamous San Diego trip [that sparked the love triangle with Alana Milne, Chris Conran and Jessenia Cruz on Bachelor in Paradise], as well.” ABC/Craig Sjodin  Despite his early departure, Hersey was always team Thurston, defending her after she accused finalist Greg Grippo of gaslighting her during their messy split on an August episode. “I watched [Monday] night's episode and was shocked by some of the behavior I witnessed, namely the words and body language exhibited by Greg,” Hersey wrote via Instagram Stories at the time. "Watching these actions get defended (and therefore normalized) strikes me as extremely unhealthy and a step in the wrong direction.” He added: "An individual can be a good friend to some while simultaneously being harmful to others in another relationship. Friendship cannot be an excuse to blindly defend someone's behavior.” ABC/Craig Sjodin  After moving to San Diego, Thurston continued to spend time with Hersey amid her long-distance relationship with Moynes. She previously told Cummings that Moynes was OK with her hanging out with her former suitor. “He’s not intimidated by anything. I’m actually really close friends with John Hersey, which is a week two guy from my season, which I think most men would be like, ‘Well that’s kind of weird,’ but [Blake’s] just like, ‘Do your thing, whatever,’” Thurston said on the September 30 episode of the comedian’s “Good For You” podcast. Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock  After spending the month apart amid his work trip to Africa, Thurston and Moynes reunited and announced their split on October 25, 2021. “It is with mutual love and respect that we have decided to go our separate ways. We are so grateful for the moments we shared together and the entire journey that has unfolded this year, but we ultimately have concluded that we are not compatible as life partners, and it is the most caring choice for both of us to move forward independently,” the twosome wrote via Instagram at the time. “We ask for kindness and privacy as we both navigate this transition. Both of us will forever want the best for one another and ask you to please support us in our decision.” ABC/Craig Sjodin  Social media began to speculate about Thurston’s relationship with Hersey after she shared a picture of the flowers she received following her split from Moynes with a note that read: “These are not romantic flowers. These are happy flowers. Because I do not want you to be… I want you to be happy.” Bachelor Nation was convinced that the note was from Hersey. Three days later, Thurston posted a throwback video on November 7 of “the first time I saw John since filming.” She then hinted that fans weren’t on the right track by sharing Polaroid photos with him, writing, “Y’all getting wild in my DMs." Courtesy Katie Thurston/Instagram  Thurston began her “12 Days of Messy” challenge in mid-November, dedicating Taylor Swift’s “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” to her former fiancé. On the final day of assigning songs for her exes, she dropped a video with Hersey set to “Begin Again.” Us broke the news on November 23 that Thurston is dating Hersey. Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock  The lovebirds packed on the PDA in a TikTok video just hours after Us confirmed their romance on November 23. Hersey gave fans a look inside their budding relationship, including him giving Thurston a piggyback ride and a kiss as Mina Okabe’s “Every Second” played in the background. “I really like it here,” he captioned the video, to which Thurston replied, “Me too.” Courtesy John Hersey/TikTok(2)  The duo made their red carpet debut as a couple at Stephen Lovegrove’s First Noelle Ball on December 2. The pair first documented getting ready together via Instagram Stories. At the ball, they shared a kiss while posing for the cameras. Courtesy of Katie Thurston/Instagram  The pair hit the red carpet for the second time at the 2021 People's Choice Awards. After the ceremony, Thurston revealed that Hersey wore the same suit he was wearing during the episode of The Bachelorette where she sent him home. "I mean, we had to reverse that bad juju," she joked in an Instagram Story. "So, we're good now." On the red carpet, Thurston gushed about how she's "the happiest" she's been in a long time. “It’s very easy to just enjoy and live my life — and that’s kind of what we’re doing. We’re not holding back for anybody," she exclusively told Us at the event. “We’re in the honeymoon phase right now. He was my best friend before, so I think that’s what makes it, honestly, the best.” Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/Shutterstock |
| Pete Davidson Brought Kim Kardashian to Mom's 'Favorite' NYC Restaurant Posted: 22 Dec 2021 01:34 PM PST True love or just friends? Since Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson were first spotted spending time together in October 2021, fans couldn’t help but wonder what’s really going on between the duo. The Skims founder and the Saturday Night Live star first turned heads when they were photographed holding hands on a roller-coaster ride at Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, California, shortly before Halloween. The pair visited the theme park with other people, including Kourtney Kardashian and her fiancé, Travis Barker, but their cozy moment still made headlines. "Kim and Pete seemed like good friends," an eyewitness told Us Weekly at the time, adding that several security guards accompanied the group on the trip. "Kim seemed very chill. It did seem like she was trying to hide.” The pairing came as a surprise to fans of both the comedian and the KKW Beauty mogul, but they do share many friends and acquaintances in common. Davidson is BFFs with Machine Gun Kelly, who is close to Barker, and Kelly’s girlfriend, Megan Fox, is friendly with Kourtney. (The latter duo teamed up for a racy Skims ad campaign in September 2021.) Perhaps their biggest person in common, however, is Kim’s estranged husband, Kanye West, who often collaborates with Davidson’s pal Kid Cudi. Back in 2019, the comedian went to a birthday dinner for the “Pursuit of Happiness” rapper that the couple affectionately known as Kimye also attended. The Selfish author filed for divorce from the Grammy winner in February 2021 following six years of marriage. The pair share four children: North (born in June 2013), Saint (born in December 2015), Chicago (born in January 2018) and Psalm (born in May 2019). Until she was spotted with Davidson, Kim hadn’t been publicly linked to anyone since she announced her split from West. In June 2021, a source told Us that the Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum wasn’t yet ready to put herself out there again. "She's not focused on dating at the moment but actually worries that guys will not want to date her because of how public her relationship was with Kanye," the insider explained at the time. "She also knows how hard it is to build trust with someone so she thinks it's going to take time before letting someone into her private life.” The King of Staten Island actor, for his part, called it quits with Phoebe Dynevor in August 2021 after five months of dating. "The distance put a strain on the relationship and it made it hard to maintain," a source told Us of the split. (Davidson is based in New York City, while the Bridgerton star lives in the U.K.) Keep scrolling for everything to know about Davidson and Kim’s relationship:  During an April 2019 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Davidson told a story about how he got roped into paying for Kid Cudi's birthday dinner at Nobu that year, which was also attended by Timothée Chalamet, Kim and West. "Kim and Kanye [are] the cutest couple ever," the Suicide Squad star told Jimmy Fallon. "Very, very sweet people. I had a really good time with them." Shutterstock (3)  Kim's first public interaction with Davidson occurred in early October 2021 when she hosted SNL for the first time. During one sketch, she played the Jasmine to his Aladdin, and the duo shared an onscreen kiss. YouTube  “No one really knows what is going on with Kim and Pete,” an insider exclusively told Us after the duo's night out at the theme park. “They are just friends right now, but things could turn romantic.” A second source, meanwhile, noted that the law student was "surprised" by the amount of chemistry she had with the comedian. Shutterstock (2)  In November 2021 — just days after the Knott's Berry Park outing — the pair met up again in Davidson's native New York City for dinner at the Staten Island restaurant Campania. According to an eyewitness, the twosome entered through a back door and "shared a couple of pizzas" in a private dining room. Shutterstock (2)  One day after their pizza dinner, Davidson and Kim shared a meal with friends at Zero Bond in Manhattan. Us confirmed at the time that the duo arrived at the restaurant separately and were later joined by a group. Shutterstock (2)  Davidson celebrated his 28th birthday in November 2021 with Kardashian and her mom, Kris Jenner. In snapshots shared by Flavor Flav, who also attended the small party, the trio wore matching plaid pajamas, seemingly from Kardashian's Skims collection. While it’s unclear where the get-together took place, the decor in Flav’s Instagram photos looks very similar to Jenner’s Palm Springs, California home. Courtesy of Flavor Flav/Instagram  After weeks of speculation, Davidson and Kardashian seemingly confirmed their romance when they were photographed holding hands in Palm Springs, California, in November 2021. They were dressed casually following a celebration in honor of Davidson's birthday. At the time, a source revealed to Us that the beauty mogul "lights up" around the comedian, noting, "Their chemistry is off the charts and getting stronger each passing day." Shutterstock (2)  Davidson drove Kardashian to Giorgio Baldi, a family-owned Italian restaurant in Santa Monica, California, in a Lamborghini. A witness exclusively told Us that the two "weren't trying to hide" and were "cuddled up and looked cozy" as they enjoyed wine and food. Fans later noticed what appeared to be a hickey on Davidson's neck in paparazzi photos from their night out. Invision/AP/Shutterstock; Danny Moloshok/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Not every date involves Italian sports cars and hordes of paparazzi. Dutch music journalist Paul Barewijk was on vacation when he spotted the new couple having breakfast at the Beverly Hills Hotel and snapped a couple photos with them. Shutterstock (2)  Kardashian and Davidson were joined by Scott Disick at Angelina's Ristorante in Staten Island in December 2021. An insider revealed that the outing held a special meaning to the comedian, telling Us, "Pete's been a customer at the restaurant for years. He loves it. It's his mother's favorite restaurant — he brings his mom all the time."The couple "for sure" hoped to return to the eatery, according to the source. TheRealSPW/MEGA; LRNYC/MEGA  The duo were spotted at a movie theater in Staten Island as SNL announced they would be downsizing Paul Rudd's episode amid concerns of a COVID-19 outbreak. After the December 2021 outing, Davidson was photographed smiling after he left the Four Seasons Hotel in Tribeca, where the reality star was staying in during her New York trip.At the time, a source told Us that Kardashian has been "loving" her time with Davidson, adding, "They're clearly not hiding their romance. It seems like they want to just be able to do things any normal couple would do and have fun together." MediaPunch/Shutterstock  During an appearance on the “Honestly With Bari Weiss” podcast in December 2021, Kardashian refuse to identify her favorite SNL cast member, replying, “What a setup, what a setup, Bari. You know who it is.” Courtesy of YouTube |
| Alicia Witt’s Family: Everything We Know About Her Parents, More Posted: 22 Dec 2021 01:28 PM PST Actress Alicia Witt kept her family life relatively private as she attained stardom, but her parents Robert and Diane Witt became the subject of headlines after their mysterious deaths. The Walking Dead alum, 46, announced the news in a statement released on Tuesday, December 21. "I reached out to a cousin who lives close to my parents to check on them. Sadly, the outcome was unimaginable," she said. "I ask for some privacy at this time to grieve and to wrap my head around this turn of events, and this surreal loss." Alicia asked her relative to check on her mother and father at their Worcester, Massachusetts, home on Monday, December 20, after she had not heard from her parents in "several days." Local newspaper Telegram & Gazette reported that the Nashville alum's cousin called police for assistance in checking on Robert and Diane. The authorities found the couple dead when they entered their home but did not see any obvious causes of death. Robert was 87, while Diane was 75. Lieutenant Sean Murtha clarified in a statement, "There was no trauma." The fire department visited Robert and Diane's home to check the air quality after the tragedy but found no evidence of carbon monoxide or other dangerous gases. Police confirmed that the Massachusetts medical examiner will perform autopsies on the pair to determine their causes of death. Alicia revealed in September how her mother played a role in her big break when she was discovered by a producer from That's Incredible! "The producer saw a photo of me reading in a magazine and got in touch and asked if I had anything I could do on the show. My mom had, at that point, taught me how to do a scene from Romeo and Juliet. I was 5," she told The Boston Globe. "Two years later, the casting director for Dune was searching for someone to play the role of Alia and [saw that clip]. It was serendipity." Although she was a child star, the Two Weeks Notice actress explained in August 2014 that her family struggled financially when she was young. "My parents were both teachers. My dad made about $35,000 a year and we didn't have a car until I was, I think, 11," she told Marketplace. "Money was always something that we had to be careful of." Scroll through the gallery below to learn more about Alicia and her family:  Alicia grew up in Massachusetts and was considered a child prodigy after learning to talk by age 2 and read by age 4. Director David Lynch worked with her in film and television — including in 1984’s Dune, her acting debut — before she earned her high school equivalency credential at 14. She is now an actress and singer, known for her roles in Cybill, Mr. Holland's Opus, Two Weeks Notice, Friday Night Lights, The Walking Dead, Nashville, Twin Peaks, The Exorcist, Orange Is the New Black and a long list of Hallmark Channel movies. CraSH/imageSPACE/Shutterstock  Diane (née Pietro) was a junior high school reading teacher. She also held the Guinness World Record for longest hair from 1989 to 1996. She revealed in 1988 that she “even caught fish” with her 10-foot locks as Robert added, “We just tied a worm to it and cast.” Courtesy of Alicia Witt/Instagram  The patriarch was a science teacher and photographer. Alicia paid tribute to her dad in June for Father’s Day. “To my amazing dad, the wise and hilarious and always curious one, the greatest teacher, and the OG Witty,” she wrote via Instagram. “I am deeply blessed in the dad department and I know that every single day.” Courtesy of Alicia Witt/Instagram  Like his older sister, Ian was interested in music and acting as a child. He appeared in 1991’s Liebestraum, but that is his only acting credit. He has since kept a low profile away from the spotlight. Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock |
| Larsa Pippen Tells 'RHOM' Costars She Makes $10,000 a Day on OnlyFans Posted: 22 Dec 2021 01:15 PM PST Knowing their worth. As OnlyFans made a name for itself as an online subscription service for content creators, many stars took advantage of their large audience by joining the website. OnlyFans allows people to put out any sort of content, including nude photos, at a price they think their followers will pay to view them. From monthly subscriptions to pricing each post individually, some celebrities have managed to bring in some major money with the side gig. Bella Thorne went viral when she first joined the website in August 2020. In one day, the Amityville: The Awakening star was the first creator to make more than $1 million in 24 hours. At the time, the singer explained that she only joined OnlyFans as research for a future project. “It’s a feature we are researching as I’m living it currently. What are the ins and outs? What does a platform like this do to its users? What’s the connective material between your life and your life inside the world of OnlyFans?” she detailed to the Los Angeles Times. “How can it change your life for the worse and the better? How far are you willing to go, and how far do you want to go?” After Thorne’s decision to join the website caused backlash amongst sex workers for over saturating OnlyFans for her benefit, the model took to social media to apologize. "Remove the stigma behind sex, sex work, and the negativity that surrounds the word SEX itself by bringing a mainstream face to it that's what I was trying to do, to help bring more faces to the site to create more revenue for content creators on the site," she wrote in a series of tweets that same month. "I wanted to bring attention to the site, the more people on the site the more likely of a chance to normalize the stigmas, and in trying to do this I hurt you." Thorne reasoned that she trying to use her platform in an effort to help “others and advocate for something bigger,” but apologized for the issues she may have started. After the director’s groundbreaking accomplishment, OnlyFans implanted new rules when it came to pricing. "This is f–ked up and I'm sorry," she noted before adding that she had plans to discuss all “concerns you want brought up" with the website. Four months later, the performer seemingly joked about the situation when she posted to her Instagram Stories, “Everyone joining ONLY fans but I took the hit for doing it firsttttt coooool. Legit everyone In my news feed following my footsteps but when I was getting heat y’all were scared.” Scroll down for to learn how much some celebrities have said they made since joining the popular subscription website:  The Big Brother alum managed to bring in plenty of money after making a secret account. "If you're a female and you go on reality TV, sell your feet pictures online," Davies shared on the "Trading Secrets" podcast in July 2021. "I have moved over to OnlyFans. ... I've had a secret OnlyFans for two months that's paid me way more than anything that I made in the year 2020. I only post fans. It's just me and fans." The Texas native detailed posting fully dressed photos of herself with electric fans and mixing that in with "sexy selfies." By charging $17 a month, Davies seemingly makes around $61,000 a year. Courtesy Elena Davies/Instagram  After originally joining OnlyFans in August 2020, the Disney alum briefly crashed the website pulling in $2 million in her first two weeks. Matteo Nardone/Pacific Press/Shutterstock  The Too Hot To Handle alum made headlines when he posted a photo of him holding an award from OnlyFans honoring him on a major accomplishment. "Big month on only fans 😈," the reality star tweeted alongside the trophy that read "Congratulations Top Earner $500,000" in August 2021. Two months later, Jowsey confirmed that he had already made more than $1 million on OnlyFans. "We're doing really well," he told Jason Tartick during an episode of the "Trading Secrets" podcast in October 2021. "I don't have anything to hide and I'm an open book with everyone. ... My biggest goal is to have people that were in the same position as me, someone who has achieved some small success, to know that it is possible for you to do it." Rob Latour/Shutterstock  Kopf revealed on her friend David Dobrik’s YouTube channel that she made $4.2 million in just a month from her OnlyFans account. “It’s not as crazy as you think. I mean it’s crazy, but, like, 4.2 million,” she explained in the August 2021 video. “My first tit picture ever made $165,000." MediaPunch/Shutterstock  The Internet personality, who made a name for herself after appearing on an episode of Dr. Phil, announced that she made more than $1 million in less than a day. “Not bad for 6 hours 🤩 we broke the f--k out of that onlyfans record,” the singer captioned a screenshot of her revenue via Instagram in April 2021. She later posted a video on TikTok alleging that she earned $1,092,762.63 on her first day on the app. Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock |
| Larsa Pippen: I'll Share 'My Side' of Kim Kardashian Fallout on 'RHOM' Posted: 22 Dec 2021 01:10 PM PST  Raising her voice! Larsa Pippen teased that her return to The Real Housewives of Miami has made her more vocal — especially when it comes to her drama with former BFF Kim Kardashian. "I never give my side of the story. I’m always the kind of friend or whatever that doesn’t really give her side of the story," the 47-year-old reality TV star told Entertainment Tonight on Tuesday, December 21. "This kind of gives me a chance to give my side of the story, so I was really excited about that.” The Chicago native, who appeared on season 1 of the original Bravo series in 2011, has been the topic of conversation for her fellow Housewives on the Peacock revival. Adriana de Moura, for example, has called out Pippen's appearance and her drama with Kardashian, 41, on multiple occasions. “Is that Larsa?” the 56-year-old star said during one episode's confessional. “We really haven’t stayed in touch that much. Her face is different. Her boobs are bigger. Her butt’s is even bigger. I think she is now becoming the Kim Kardashian look-alike.” The Brazil native later added, “Larsa left Miami, but the minute the Kardashians shunned her out, now she’s back in the group and trying to really regain our friendship and trust. So, there’s mystery there and I’m curious.” Pippen, who initially left RHOM after one season, told the outlet that she wasn't surprised by her costar’s digs regarding the Skims founder. “I kind of expected it,” she told the outlet about being the most talked about RHOM star, adding that de Moura is "like the weasel" of the squad. "[She's] like the little brother that just annoys you the entire time you’re at home. She’s definitely the weasel of the crew," Pippen joked. Ahead of her RHOM return, Pippen's friendship with the California native was already being talked about going back to April 2020 when eagle-eyed fans noticed that the Kardashian sisters unfollowed her and vice versa. The Larsa Marie founder addressed the drama publicly in November 2020, pointing to the Keeping Up With the Kardashian's alum's now-estranged husband, Kanye West, as one of the main reasons they were no longer close. "If Kanye feels like him and Kim are better without me, then let them be without me. I'm OK with that. … I will survive," Larsa said during an appearance on the "Hollywood Raw" podcast, adding that the Yeezy designer, 44, "brainwashed" Kim and her sisters Kourtney Kardashian and Khloé Kardashian. A source exclusively told Us Weekly at the time that the Kardashian family is "unbothered" by Pippen's allegations. "The family thinks Larsa spoke out about this now because she is craving attention," the insider added. "And the only attention she got as of late was from being Kim's best friend and from being on the show." More than one year later, Pippen seemingly commented on the alleged rift between her and Kim during the RHOM premiere, which aired on December 16. "People thought I wouldn't make it without Scottie [Pippen, her ex-husband]. People thought I couldn't make it without some old friends," she explained during the episode as a snap of her and the Selfish author were shown on screen. "I'm great. I just basically want to, like, live my best life, have fun, do whatever I want unapologetically. … I'm proud of who I am today. Like, s–t, I'm winning. Like, s–t, I'm doing great." Larsa later told Access Hollywood that she and Kim "are friendly, we're friends" despite their recent ups and downs. "You know what, I think the whole [Jordyn Woods cheating scandal with Tristan Thompson] situation that happened before me kind of dictated how I was perceived from people that don't know anything about it. I'm like, 'How did I fall into this?'" she explained on December 16. "I love them [the Kardashian family], my children love them. Our families are so intertwined." The Real Housewives of Miami airs Thursdays on Peacock. |
| Scotty McCreery and More Celebs' Festive Holiday Cards of 2021: Photos Posted: 22 Dec 2021 12:47 PM PST Sending Christmas wishes! Tori Spelling, Ashley Tisdale and Melissa Joan Hart are among the group of celebrities who got into the holiday spirit this year by sending out festive cards. "This year has been so exciting for our growing family, and I can't wait to spread the joy we feel with our new @minted Holiday cards!" Tisdale wrote via Instagram in November, kicking off the season with a sneak peek at her 2021 custom cards by Minted. The Young & Hungry executive producer — who welcomed her first child, daughter Jupiter, in March — noted how "happy" she is to "have this milestone documented as a keepsake" in the form of a card for years to come. Spelling, on the other hand, raised a few eyebrows with her photo choice for her family's annual Christmas card. The Troop Beverly Hills actress unveiled her Christmas picture via a sponsored Instagram post in November. The snap included Spelling with her and husband Dean McDermott's five children: Liam, Stella, Hattie, Finn and Beau. The Slasher actor, however, was nowhere to be seen. Eagle-eyed fans noticed that even the sweet message on the Simply to Impress card didn't give McDermott a shout-out. "With Love, from our farm to your home! Xoxo, Tori & Family," the inscription read as the group smiled amongst their farm animals. Spelling previously sparked divorce rumors earlier in the year after she was seen without her wedding ring during the summer. She was later spotted outside an attorney's office in October with papers that read "support" and "custody," fueling split speculation. However, the California native insisted that McDermott's absence in the holiday card was due to his busy work schedule. When one fan joked that the Canada native "must be 'working' out of town" to have missed the photo shoot, Spelling replied, "@imdeanmcdermott was filming his new feature film in Canada." While Spelling's card caused a stir among her fans, other stars, including Kyle Richards and Ashley Iaconetti, chose to keep things simple with their festive fliers. Scroll down to see which celebrities documented their year in a holiday card:  The High School Musical alum gave fans a glimpse at her playful photo card via Instagram on November 17, highlighting her and husband Christopher French’s daughter, Jupiter. Photo by Christopher French  The Beverly Hills, 90210 alum shared her family card via Instagram on November 22. The festive photo featured Spelling with her and McDermott’s five children and their farm animals. Her husband, however, was missing from the snap. Courtesy Simply to Impress  The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star posed with her husband, Mauricio Umansky, and their four daughters in matching white tops and jeans for their annual Christmas card. She shared the Simply to Impress final product via Instagram on November 23. Courtesy of Kyle Richards/Instagram; Courtesy Simply to Impress  The Bachelor Nation couple, who are expecting their first child, shared a kiss via Instagram on November 24 while showing off their Minted card, which featured their pup, Lois. Courtesy of Ashley Iaconetti/Instagram  “Sharing the magic of Christmas is something near and dear to my heart,” the Sabrina the Teenage Witch alum wrote via Instagram on December 1, noting she used Simply to Impress for her family memento. “It was easy to showcase our rustic farmhouse family photo. Our cards turned out beautifully, perfect for putting on display!” Courtesy Simply to Impress  The social media star teamed up with The Original Donut Shop for a sponsored holiday card on December 2. Courtesy of Dixie Amelio/Instagram  “Repurposed vacation photo 🎄#fbf #holiday #fam,” the Live With Kelly and Ryan cohost wrote via Instagram on December 3. Courtesy of Kelly Ripa/Instagram  “A Karlsson Christmas Card🎅🏼🧑🏻🎄🐶,” the Bachelor alum wrote via Instagram on December 6, posing alongside her fiancé, William Karlsson, in matching Santa hats. Courtesy of Emily Ferguson/Instagram  The royal family shared a group shot, featuring their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, on December 10. “Delighted to share a new image of the family, which features on this year’s Christmas card 🎄,” they captioned the snap via Instagram. Kensington Palace/PA/WPA Pool/Shutterstock  The couple highlighted life as a family of four on December 12 via their Minted Christmas card. “I can't get enough of my family. I love them so much,” the Olympic gold medalist wrote via social media alongside a glimpse at the card. Courtesy of Scotty McCreery/Instagram  “First Holiday season as an official family 🥰 ❤️🎄,” the Selling Sunset star captioned an Instagram post on December 17. “We’ve been doing Christmas photos together since Tarek and I started dating, it’s a little tradition I brought with me but doing them this year as the El Moussa family felt extra special 🤍 and thank you hubby for letting me dress you in whatever I want 😂❤️.” Stefanie Marie Photography |
| Amelia Gray Hamlin Says She ‘Completely Lost’ Her ‘Sense of Self’ in 2021 Posted: 22 Dec 2021 12:18 PM PST  Looking back. Amelia Gray Hamlin took to social media to reflect on the past year of her life — and she had some interesting insights to share. “2021… the year of the bleached brow & dreams coming true,” the model, 20, wrote via Instagram on Tuesday, December 21. “The year that i completely lost my sense of self.. not knowing that i would reclaim it even more authentically.” The California native also pointed out the career success she’s had over the past 12 months, calling 2021 “the year that i went to new york and never left.” She added: “Thank u 2021 … thank you to everyone that made my dreams come true.. u know who u r!!! I LOVE U!!!!!” Hamlin didn’t mention her personal life in the post, but some fans couldn’t help but note that the former child actress also spent much of the year in a relationship with Scott Disick. The Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum, 38, and Hamlin were first linked in October 2020.  The former couple frequently faced public criticism about their nearly 20-year difference, usually brushing it off. In December 2020, Hamlin slammed “extra weird and judgemental [sic]" people via her Instagram Stories. "People can embrace themselves however they feel fit for them at that moment in time," she wrote at the time. "People grow. People learn to love themselves more and more." Less than one year later, however, the pair called it quits. "Amelia was the one who ended things," an insider told Us Weekly in September. “They're both taking it in stride,” a second source added at the time. Two of the duo’s most vocal critics were Hamlin’s parents, Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin. During an episode of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills that aired in August, the Bravo personality, 58, asked why her daughter couldn’t be dating Harry Styles instead. “Why the f–k is it Scott Disick?” she added. Last month, Harry, 70, admitted that he was happy his youngest daughter was single again. "Look, Amelia's doing great. She's living in New York, and she's having the time of her life solo," he said during the November 30 episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen. "I have no idea [about the breakup]. I didn't pull the curtain [back]. I have no idea what exactly happened there. I'm just glad that she is solo. Put it that way." Rinna, for her part, had previously expressed skepticism about the fact that Disick is a father of three. The Talentless designer shares Mason, 12, Penelope, 9, and Reign, 7, with Kourtney Kardashian, whom he dated on and off from 2006 to 2015. "It's a what the f—k moment,” the Melrose Place alum said during a June episode of RHOBH, describing when she learned about her daughter’s romance. “You're like, 'What the f—k?' She's 19. He's 37 with three kids." |
| Selling Sunset's Brett Oppenheim Discusses ‘Very Recent’ Tina Louise Split Posted: 22 Dec 2021 12:07 PM PST Living the single life. Hours after Tina Louise confirmed her breakup from Selling Sunset's Brett Oppenheim, he opened up about the timing of their split. "OK, this question has absolutely nothing to do with real estate, but I will answer it," the realtor, 44, explained during an Instagram Story Q&A on Tuesday, December 21, after a fan asked if he was single. "As of very recently, actually, yes." Earlier on Tuesday, the 40-year-old Sugar Taco owner announced the pair's separation via her Instagram Story, writing, "Brett is my ex, but we remain very good friends."  The duo, who debuted their romance on Instagram in April, have kept their relationship private save for a few scenes together during season 4 of Selling Sunset last month. Before dating the Australia native, the real estate mogul was briefly linked to Katya Dmitrenco after inviting her to his housewarming party during season 3. Hours before the Oppenheim Group cofounder announced his breakup, his twin brother, Jason Oppenheim, also revealed his own split from girlfriend Chrishell Stause. "While Chrishell and I are no longer together, we remain best friends we will always love and support one another," Jason, 44, wrote via Instagram Story on Tuesday. "She was the most amazing girlfriend I've ever had, and it was the happiest and most fulfilling relationship of my life." While the University of California, Berkeley alum further explained that he and the All My Children alum, 40, have "different wants regarding a family," they still share "the utmost respect" for one another. "Chrishell is an exceptional human being and loving her and having her in my life is one of the best things that has ever happened to me," Jason added at the time. Later that day, the Under Construction author broke her silence on the split news via her own Instagram, writing, "I have tried to embrace the world I have found myself in and that includes being open and honest about my relationships. It felt scary and terrifying knowing that it may not end in what society deems a success and what I am ultimately looking for." Stause added in her post, "But after many long heartfelt talks, I am choosing to see it as a success no matter what label is attached to it publicly. Jason was and is my best friend, and other than our ideas for family ultimately not being aligned, the amount of respect and love we have for each other will not change going forward." |
| Bella Banos: What to Know About Model Spotted on Vacation With Scott Disick Posted: 22 Dec 2021 12:01 PM PST Moving on? Scott Disick sparked dating rumors with Bella Banos as the pair vacationed in St. Barts together, but it is not the first time they have been linked. The Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum, 38, and the model, 25, were spotted walking on the beach on Tuesday, December 21, amid their island getaway. He wore a printed button-down shirt, black shorts and sunglasses, while she sported a neon bikini and sunglasses. The two appeared friendly as they strolled side by side. Disick and Banos have been close for years, leading to speculation about their relationship status on more than one occasion. They were first linked in 2017 when they traveled to Costa Rica together, and they reignited the rumors in October 2020 when they were seen leaving Nobu in Malibu shortly after his split from Sofia Richie. The reality star moved on with Amelia Gray Hamlin later that month, but Us Weekly confirmed in September that the duo ended things. The breakup came after Kourtney Kardashian's ex Younes Bendjima posted an alleged DM from Disick, in which he criticized the Poosh founder's relationship with Travis Barker. Although the drama made his romance with the model, 20, rocky, a source told Us in September that their split "was coming regardless." One month after Disick's breakup from Hamlin, Kardashian, 42, and Barker, 46, got engaged, with an insider telling Us at the time that the Flip It Like Disick alum was "furious." "He knew it was possible, but is very jealous of Kourtney and Travis' relationship," the source added. "Scott still thinks that they could call things off before the wedding." As Kardashian — with whom Disick shares son Mason, 12, daughter Penelope, 9, and son Reign, 7 — prepares to walk down the aisle, her ex was not looking for a serious relationship of his own. "Don't be fooled — if he's spotted with a new girl, it isn't someone he's serious about," a source revealed in November, noting that he wanted "to have some fun being single" and was not "in a rush to settle down with anyone special anytime soon." Disick's pals "describe him as a loner" with only "a few close friends in his inner circle." Since his split from Hamlin, he has been focused on family as he has "mainly been spending a lot of time with his kids." Scroll through the gallery below to learn more about Banos and her relationship with Disick:  Banos revealed in a May 2020 YouTube video that she began modeling when she was 8 after getting scouted while out with her cousins in New York City. “I’ve been modeling and acting pretty much ever since then,” she explained. Courtesy of Bella Banos/Instagram  The influencer spoke out about her relationship with Disick in February 2017. She divulged at the time that she met him through one of her exes nearly two years earlier. “Scott calls me his girl and we have said ‘I love you,’” she told In Touch. “At first, Scott was just my friend. But he got to know me on a different level. We’re super connected.” EliotPress / MEGA  Kardashian and her family learned that Disick brought a woman on their trip to Costa Rica during a 2017 episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, which prompted a confrontation between him, Kourtney, Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner and Khloé Kardashian. Banos was the mystery woman who accompanied him on the vacation. “Scott will call and say, ‘I miss you. I want to see you.’ He always flies me to wherever he is,” she told In Touch of their travels, confirming that she was in Costa Rica with him and the Kardashians. “We spend so much time together.” Courtesy of Bella Banos/Instagram  Although there was constant speculation about a potential reconciliation with Kourtney when Disick was first linked to Banos, the YouTuber told In Touch in 2017 that she trusted him. “He tells me they’re just good friends,” she added. Courtesy of Bella Banos/Instagram  Banos has a connection to Disick’s most recent ex — she is friends with Amelia’s sister, Delilah. “So now that we have matching shoes we need matching jackets so dm me where this is from plz and thank yew,” Delilah, 23, commented on Banos’ November Instagram post, to which her pal replied, “U got it twinnieeee.” Courtesy of Bella Banos/Instagram; Inset: Shutterstock |
| Fox Cancels New Year’s Eve Show 'Toast & Roast' Amid COVID-19 Surge Posted: 22 Dec 2021 11:50 AM PST The coronavirus outbreak, which hit the U.S. in early 2020, has had major implications on the well-being of all humans — and it's continuing to have a major impact on Hollywood. Movies, including Mission: Impossible 7 and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's Red Notice, paused production and sent casts and crews home amid the initial breakout. Films such as James Bond's No Time to Die, Sonic the Hedgehog and Mulan have either postponed or canceled their China runs altogether in last year. According to a February 2020 report from Business Insider, the outbreak could result in more than $1 billion of lost revenue for the film industry. "There are so many moving parts and implications, not just for movie theaters but for public spaces in general," Comscore senior media analyst Paul Dergarabedian told Business Insider at the time. "The uncertainty is the one thing that is certain. At the end of the year, box-office numbers, particularly regarding China, are going to have an asterisk." The rapid spread of the virus also resulted in the cancellation of music events and shut down production on several TV shows. Green Day and BTS were among the musical acts who were forced to pushback tour dates in Asia in 2020. Talk shows initially filmed episodes without TV audiences, but later opted to shut down for weeks before gradually making a return to hosting live audiences. The Amazing Race pumped the brakes on its shoot, while filming of Clare Crawley's season of The Bachelorette was delayed until the summer of 2020. As global safety regulations have slightly lessened, the industry began the process of returning to semi-normalcy with caution. The Batman returned to set in London in September 2020 after closing up shop six months prior, but production briefly shut down for the second time after star Robert Pattinson reportedly contracted coronavirus. Casts from Grey's Anatomy, The Conners, Mom, Riverdale and Supernatural have also made their way back to set. Meanwhile, talk shows such as The Ellen DeGeneres Show and The Kelly Clarkson Show have utilized virtual audiences to make their return a bit smoother before bringing back fans. Some movies made it into theaters across the world in late 2020 and early 2021, but restrictions are still in place within the entertainment industry as the COVID-19 crisis continues. "When shooting during a pandemic, you have to connect with your costars in different ways," Reese Witherspoon joked via Instagram in September 2021, sharing photos of herself wearing a face shield and posing with photos of her Morning Show costar Jennifer Aniston. While some concerts have resumed their touring schedule, others, including Post Malone's Posty Fest, postponed dates once more in 2021, pushing events to 2022 in hopes that the coronavirus numbers will again go down. Scroll down below to see a list of all the entertainment events that's been impacted by the coronavirus.  “We regret that we are unable to continue the Christmas Spectacular this season due to increasing challenges from the pandemic,” a statement on the Rockettes' official website read in December 2021. “We had hoped we could make it through the season and are honored to have hosted hundreds of thousands of fans at more than 100 shows over the last seven weeks. We have loved bringing back this cherished tradition that helps usher in the holiday season in New York City and look forward to welcoming fans back to Radio City Music Hall in 2022.” Craig Ruttle/AP/Shutterstock  As positive COVID-19 cases in New York City rapidly increased, several Broadway shows canceled performances in December 2021. Tina, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Hamilton, Freestyle Love Supreme, Mrs. Doubtfire and Ain't Too Proud all scrapped performances because at least one member of the cast or crew tested positive for coronavirus. Evan Agostini/AP/Shutterstock  Post Malone announced in September 2021 that his third annual Posty Fest would be postponed until 2022. The music event was originally set for Halloween weekend outside of Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium in Texas. “Due to logistical issues impacting the production of the festival, Posty Fest is rescheduling to 2022. Refunds available at point of purchase,” Live Nation festival organizers said in a statement to Rolling Stone. “We can’t wait to make 2022 our biggest year yet. Stay safe everyone, we’ll see you soon.” Variety reported at the time that the uptick in COVID-19 cases in Texas was a factor in pushing the event. Rob Grabowski/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Broadway production canceled its September 29, 2021, performance after “breakthrough COVID-19 cases” were detected within the musical company. The official Twitter account for the show confirmed the news that day, writing, “Because the wellness and safety of our guests, cast and crew are our top priority, tonight’s performance, Wednesday, September 29th, is canceled,” noting that all tickets would be refunded and further details about future performances would be announced later. Courtesy Aladdin the Musical/Twitter  The five-member boy band announced their holiday album would be postponed until 2022 while their Las Vegas show, A Very Backstreet Christmas Party, would be canceled. "The past 6 months we have been hard at work on our next creative endeavor, a BSB Christmas album,” the band said in a statement via Instagram in September 2021. “We are so excited and proud of what we have and the way it's all coming together. We feel that this is one of our best creations yet and that this creation deserves the best possible scenario and set up for success. The statement continued, “With the current state of the world still limiting our travel and causing small things in these processes to take much longer, we have decided to wait until 2022 to release our Christmas album and subsequently will be canceling our limited Las Vegas run of Christmas shows.” Broadimage/Shutterstock  The alt-rock group announced in August 2021 that they would not be going on the road the following month as originally planned. "Regretfully, we announce today that we are canceling our 11-date U.S. September run," the band, which is made up of Black Francis, Joey Santiago, David Lovering and Paz Lenchantin, wrote in a statement. "We have determined that with the current surge in COVID cases — made worse by the Delta variant — that this is the right decision for our fans and crewmembers' safety, as well as our own. We ask that our fans stay safe and healthy and we hope to see you all soon. La la love you." RMV/Shutterstock  Dan and Eugene Levy announced the cancelation of their Schitt's Creek: The Farewell tour after initially postponing it months earlier amid the pandemic. “When we postponed the Schitt's Creek: The Farewell tour, we had every hope and intention of traveling to see you later this year,” the show creators wrote via a statement on Instagram in August 2021. “However, despite our best efforts to reschedule while keeping your health and safety at the forefront, we’ve found that state and local mandates vary too widely to do so in the near future. So, we have made the difficult decision to cancel all tour dates that were scheduled pre-pandemic.” Cbc/ITV/Kobal/Shutterstock  Frontman Tyler Hubbard announced that the band canceled their fall tour via Instagram in August 2021. “We’ve been faced with one of the toughest decisions we’ve had to make it a while,” the statement read. “Due to the rising COVID cases and risk of putting our family, band and crew, friends, and fans in harm's way, we’ve decided it’s best to cancel the fall tour. This breaks our hearts as we were so excited to get back our and throw a party for the fans. We are so disappointed.” Debby Wong/Shutterstock  The country crooner confirmed in August 2021 that he was canceling the remainder of his stadium tour. “Since restarting the tour in July, The Garth Brooks Stadium Tour has entertained over 300,000 fans across the first 5 cities,” a statement on his website read. “Now, with a new wave of the Covid-19 virus spreading across the nation, the tour has arrived at the very difficult decision of canceling and refunding approximately 350,000 tickets in the tour's next 5 cities.” Concerts were canceled in Ohio, North Carolina, Maryland, Massachusetts and Tennessee. At the time of the announcement, Brooks' team noted that they were seeking new tour dates in 2022. Kevin Wolf/AP/Shutterstock  New York City’s Broadway shows have now been affected by coronavirus closures. On March 12, Charlotte St. Martin, President of the Broadway League, announced that all performances have been suspended, effective immediately. They hope to resume shows on April 13. "Broadway has the power to inspire, enrich and entertain, and together we are committed to making that vital spirit a reality,” she said in a statement. “Once our stages are lit again, we will welcome fans back with open arms so that they can continue to experience the joy, heart, and goodwill that our shows so passionately express every night." After already being extended more than once, the Broadway League confirmed in October that the shutdown would continue through May 2021. "With nearly 97,000 workers who rely on Broadway for their livelihood and an annual economic impact of $14.8 billion to the city, our membership is committed to re-opening as soon as conditions permit us to do so. We are working tirelessly with multiple partners on sustaining the industry once we raise our curtains again," St. Martin said in a statement to Deadline at the time. Shutterstock  After 833 shows, the team behind Mean Girls announced via Twitter on January 7, 2021, that the "the time has come for us to say, 'Goodbye' to Broadway as we will not be reopening upon its return." The statement promised that a national tour and Paramount Pictures' film adaptation of the musical are still in the works. "Thank you for helping us make fetch happen," the team added. Michael Zorn/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Universal Pictures’ Candyman was pushed back from its October 16 debut to an unknown date in 2021. YouTube (2)  New York Comic-Con producer ReedPop announced on August 11 that the event will no longer occur at Javits Center. The event will instead be streamed on YouTube from October 8-11. Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock  The wait for the upcoming Tom Holland threequel is far from over. Sony pushed back the franchise’s third installment from November 5, 2021 to December 17, 2021. Shutterstock  In addition to Mission: Impossible 7 and 8 being delayed, Tom Cruise’s other summer blockbuster, Top Gun: Maverick, was postponed amid the pandemic. It was initially scheduled to hit theaters on June 26, 2020, but was pushed back to December 23, 2020. The anticipated sequel was delayed once more to July 2, 2021. Broadimage/Shutterstock  MTV put an indefinite hold on production of the reality show’s second season, Page Six reported on July 16. The cast had filmed three episodes of the new season before it was shutdown. The network has yet to publicly address the delay. Ellen von Unwerth/MTV  "2020 is a year like no other. We are in a pivotal time in this nation's history. Collectively, we are fighting parallel pandemics, Covid-19, systematic racism and police brutality,” Made in America wrote in a statement on their website on July 1. “Now is the time to protect the health of our artists, fans, partners and community as well as focus on our support for organizations and individuals fighting for social justice and equality in our country. Therefore, the Made In America festival will be rescheduled for Labor Day Weekend 2021." Jay-Z’s music festival usually takes place in Philadelphia over the holiday weekend. Rmv/Shutterstock  CBS announced on July 14 that the reality series has been pulled from its fall lineup as the network waits to resume production. Amazing Race, which finished production on season 32 before the pandemic hit, will take its place. “Producers for Survivor, the Network’s perennial Wednesday 8:00 p.m. series, are continuing to work with officials in Fiji on the appropriate time to start production on its next edition, with health and safety matters the top priority for everyone involved,” the network wrote in a press release. Robert Voets/CBS  Production was halted on the seventh installment of Tom Cruise’s popular action series, which was scheduled to film in Italy amid the rise of coronavirus. “Out of an abundance of caution for the safety and well-being of our cast and crew, and efforts of the local Venetian government to halt public gatherings in response to the threat of coronavirus, we are altering the production plan for our three-week shoot in Venice, the scheduled first leg of an extensive production for Mission: Impossible 7,” a Paramount spokesperson told The Hollywood Reporter on February 24, adding that they wanted to be "mindful of the concerns of the crew and are allowing them to return home until production starts." In October, Cruise and costar Hayley Atwell were spotted on set in Rome, one month after director Christopher McQuarrie confirmed via Instagram that production was back on. The film is set to be released on November 19, 2021. Stephen Vaughan/Paramount/Kobal/Shutterstock  Though season 4 was supposed to drop in the Fall of 2020, Hulu announced in June 2020 that the season was officially pushed to 2021 due to the pandemic. Courtesy of George Kraychyk/Hulu  Fox announced on June 18 that the dance competition series will “not be moving forward due to health and governmental restrictions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.” While the studio hoped to air season 17 of the show this summer, the format doesn’t make it possible to “meet the standards we’ve set for viewers and contestants.” FOX  The "Hello" singer's manager, Jonathan Dickins, told Music Week on June 22 that her highly anticipated fourth album will be delayed. "It [the album] isn't coming in September, it’ll be ready when it’s ready," he said. "We’re all in the same boat, you’re doing stuff and then all of a sudden, the world stops." Matt Baron/Shutterstock  The CBS soap opera announced on June 17 that it was halting production for a second time to expand its COVID-19 testing. "We have paused very briefly to modify our testing protocol to better accommodate the large volume of testing needed. Safety remains our top priority as we continue to move forward with the production of the Bold and the Beautiful. B&B filmed with cast and crew today and it was a successful first day back at work,” a spokesperson for the show’s producer Bell-Phillip Television said in a statement per Variety. Sean Smith/Bell-Phillip TV/CBS  Season 10 of the horror anthology will be pushed back until 2021 due to the ongoing pandemic. “A lot of what I was going to shoot was dependent on a very specific moment,” creator Ryan Murphy told The Wrap in May. “It was a weather-dependent show. So now I don’t know. I don’t know what we’re going to do. I don’t know what I’m gonna do next with that show. I don’t know if I’ll accelerate another season or wait till next year to shoot this one.” Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The fourth Matrix installment was in production in Germany before the pandemic hit, but its release is now being moved back from May 21, 2021, to April 1, 2022. Instead, Warner Bros. will release Godzilla vs. Kong in the Matrix film’s original May 2021 slot. Production on the Matrix 4 resumed in June. Warner Bros/Village Roadshow Pictures/Kobal/Shutterstock  CBS announced on April 29, via TV Line, that season 32 of the competition series would no longer be premiering on May 20, as originally planned. Instead, it will arrive later in 2020, but no date has been set. The network previously revealed on February 28 that production on the reality show would halt amid coronavirus fears. “No Racers or anyone on the production team travelling with them have contracted the virus, or shown symptoms, and we are not aware of anyone being exposed to it,” CBS said in statement to Variety at the time. Elizabeth Morris/CBS  On May 15, the “Girls Like You” band announced that they will postpone their summer 2020 tour due to the pandemic. The new dates will be scheduled for 2021. “We want everyone to take care of themselves this summer and we really look forward to being back out with all our fans healthy and happy next year,” frontman Adam Levine said in a statement, per Billboard. Mark Humphrey/AP/Shutterstock  “Right now, it’s important that we all continue to look out for one another by upholding the guidelines set forth by the experts, leaders and front-line heroes working tirelessly to get us all through this difficult time,” Chip and Joanna Gaines said in a statement via Entertainment Weekly on April 21. “With this as our top priority, we’ve decided to delay Magnolia Network’s launch until we can safely resume production." The original October 4, 2020 launch date has been postponed to an unknown date. In the meantime, the couple announced that they will air a preview of what’s to come from their future venture on April 26. Brian Ach/AP/Shutterstock  The “Shake It Off” singer announced on April 17 that she was cancelling all of her shows and appearances in 2020 due to the virus. "I'm so sad I won't be able to see you guys in concert this year, but I know this is the right decision," she wrote on Twitter. "Please, please stay healthy and safe. I'll see you on stage as soon as I can but right now what's important is committing to this quarantine, for the sake of all of us." Previously scheduled tour dates for her “Lover” tour will be rescheduled for 2021 and refunds for the US shows will be available May 1. Shutterstock  The Friends reunion special will not be available when the streaming platform launches due to the pandemic, Variety reported on April 10. HBO Max announced that the cast will return to shoot the reunion on the Warner Bros. Studio lot once the production shutdown ends. Courtesy of TV Land  The singer announced on April 10 that his rescheduled tour will begin in October 2020 following nationwide shutdowns due to coronavirus. “I’m happy to announce that my tour dates have been rescheduled and ticket on sales will be available soon. Let me know what city you are planning to attend and what song you want me to play,” David wrote on Instagram. The dates have since been rescheduled for early 2021. Rob Latour/Shutterstock  Organizers for the art event announced on April 11 that Burning Man, which was scheduled to take place in August, was canceled due to coronavirus. The event will now take place online. Shutterstock  Season 5 of the Showtime series will still premiere May 3, but after seven episodes, Billions will be off the air for an undecided length of the time. Jeff Neumann/SHOWTIME  The Showtime comedy will go on hiatus six episodes into season 2 beginning April 12. Nicole Wilder/SHOWTIME  The Hollywood Reporter confirmed in April that the highly anticipated adaption of the Broadway musical will be “redated at a later time” amid the pandemic. Walter McBride/INFphoto.com  The new Minions movie will be released on July 2, 2021, a year later than it’s initial premiere date. As a result, Sing 2, which was set for July 2021, won’t hit theaters until December 22, 2021. UNIVERSAL STUDIOS  The Fox musical drama’s sixth and final season will be cut short amid the coronavirus pandemic. Production on Empire halted due to the spread of COVID-19, resulting in the planned series finale not being filmed. Empire will now end on April 21 with episode 18 instead of its intended 20th episode. According to a report from Deadline on April 1, the series finale will “likely” use footage that was shot for episode 19, which wasn’t finished shooting due to the outbreak. Chuck Hodes/Fox/Kobal/Shutterstock  The heiress announced during an Instagram Live chat on March 30 that her YouTube documentary, which was set for a May release, has been postponed. “We have delayed the release of my film,” she told her followers. ''It was supposed to debut at [the Tribeca Film Festival] and go into theatres afterwards, but because Tribeca is delayed, and the theatres are not open, we decided it was best to wait, because it's an incredible film and I'm so proud of it.'' This Is Paris arrived on YouTube on September 14. MediaPunch/Shutterstock  The 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which were supposed to kick off on July 24, have been postponed to July 2021 amid the coronavirus pandemic. On March 30 the International Olympic Committee revealed that the new dates will be July 23 to August 8 next year and the Paralympic Games will switch to August 24 to September 5, 2021. KIMIMASA MAYAMA/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock  Varsity Spirit announced on March 15, that the NCA Collegiate Cheer Championship, which was scheduled for April 8 to April 12, in Daytona, Florida, was canceled. Several cast members of Netflix’s docuseries Cheer reacted to the devastating news, including coach Monica Aldama who shared her “heart is breaking.” Guy Bell/Shutterstock  Producers for the Waitress musical’s London production confirmed that the show will not re-open after the coronavirus pandemic. “It is with great sadness that we announce the closing of our beloved London production of Waitress the Musical,” the producers declared via Twitter on March 27. “As you’ll be aware, we’ve had to temporarily lower the curtain at the Adelphi Theatre and it’s now unlikely that the diner will reopen once this period of uncertainty is over. If things do change and there is a world in which we believe we could continue a run at the Adelphi before 4th July, we will be in touch.” Dan Wooller/Shutterstock  Stassi Schroeder previously announced on her podcast, “Straight Up with Stassi,” that the Vanderpump Rules reunion show would be postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Though the special was originally scheduled to air during the first week in April, it debuted the following month. Tommy Garcia/Bravo  "Anyone who knows me, knows that performing has always been my favorite part of working in music," the former One Direction member said in a Twitter statement on March 24 after pushing back his April, May and June European performances to 2021. "However, during times like these, the safety and protection of touring crew, fans, and everyone else around the world is an immediate priority ... I can’t wait to see you out on the road as soon as it’s safe to do so. Until then, treat people with kindness. H." Shutterstock  Ahead of schedule, The Walking Dead season 10 will conclude with its 15th episode on April 5. While lockdowns have "unfortunately made it impossible" for the team behind the AMC series to finish producing the season finale they had planned, the first half of the current season will be available to stream online for free until May 1. AMC  The "Stupid Love" singer took to Twitter to announce that she came to the conclusion that postponing the release of her upcoming album, Chromatica, was the right thing to do in this uncertain time. "First of all, I want to make sure everyone is staying safe and practicing social distancing. Please know that I'm thinking of all of you," Gaga began on March 24. "This is such a hectic and scary time for all of us, and while I believe art is one of the strongest things we have to provide joy and healing to each other during times like this, it just doesn't feel right to me to release this album with all that is going on during this global pandemic." Gaga also noted that a run of performances in Las Vegas in late April and early May had been canceled, and revealed that she had planned a secret Coachella set before the festival was ultimately put on hold. "I hope you can see that when the album does come out, I want us to be able to dance together, sweat together, hug and kiss each other, and make it the most bombastic celebration of all time," the Grammy winner concluded. "I can't wait to be dancing with you all!" Chromatica, however, was later released on May 29. Jason Merritt/Radarpics/Shutterstock  The band revealed the release of their third album, Women in Music Pt. III, would be postponed on March 23. "Due to everything that is going on with covid-19 and the changing nature of travel policies and quarantines across the world, we've decided it is best to postpone the release of women in music pt. iii, to later this summer," HAIM wrote in a statement via Twitter. "This wasn't an easy decision for us at all … We can't wait to reschedule everything we had in mind for you all and we can't wait to see all of you on the road when it's 100% safe to do so. in the meantime, we are gonna be dropping some new tunes." The forthcoming record dropped on June 26. imageSPACE/Shutterstock  The "Havana" singer announced on March 24 that she was "truly heartbroken" over having to postpone her upcoming Romance tour, which was schedule to kick off in Norway at the end of May. "With all the news constantly coming out and so much that is really unknown, we're also taking extreme precautions to protect ourselves, our team, our dancers, our band, our crew and ultimately you guys," she told fans via Instagram. "We can't start rehearsals without putting people at risk and with so much up in the air with no real and definitive end in sight, I feel this is the responsible thing to do. We will do our best to reschedule as soon as we are able to ... I love you so much." Shutterstock  The Riverdale star announced on March 22 that her upcoming poetry book, Swimming Lessons, would no longer be released in May. “[It is] now being pushed to later this year, in the fall,” Reinhart told her followers. “It’s a bummer, but it’s just the way it is right now, and right now there are much more important things going on in the world than a poetry book. … I wanted to say I’m sorry for those who had pre-ordered and were looking forward to it. It’ll come eventually. Thank you for being patient.” Reinhart’s book was published on September 29. RINGO CHIU/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock  After Andy Cohen confirmed his COVID-19 diagnosis on March 20, he announced that he would postpone production on his Bravo talk show. “As much as I felt like I could push through whatever I was feeling to do #WWHL from home, we’re putting a pin in that for now so I can focus on getting better,” he said via Instagram. After making a full recovery, he began shooting his show from home on March 30. Courtesy of Andy Cohen/Instagram  Baz Luhrmann’s untitled Elvis Presley biopic, starring Austin Butler, has been forced to pump the brakes on its pre-production phase after one of its stars, Tom Hanks, along with his wife, Rita Wilson, tested positive for the virus. The Oscar winner and Wilson were down in Australia for the upcoming movie when they came in contact with coronavirus. “Hello, folks. Rita and I are down here in Australia. We felt a bit tired, like we had colds, and some body aches,” Hanks confirmed via Instagram on March 11. “Rita had some chills that came and went. Slight fevers too. To play things right, as is needed in the world right now, we were tested for the Coronavirus, and were found to be positive.” His statement continued, “Well, now. What to do next? The Medical Officials have protocols that must be followed. We Hanks’ will be tested, observed, and isolated for as long as public health and safety requires. Not much more to it than a one-day-at-a-time approach, no? We’ll keep the world posted and updated. Take care of yourselves! Hanx!” Months after recovering from COVID-19, Hanks returned to Australia in September right before production resumed. Hollywood Photo Archive/Mediapunch/Shutterstock  The country singer admitted to her fans via Instagram that the week leading up to the release of her new album, kelsea, was going to "look a lot different" than what she had hoped. "I really wanted there to be so many moments and opportunities for me, face to face, to play these songs for the first time," she said on March 16. "But what I care about more than that is everyone staying safe and staying healthy ... The silver lining is that I really believe that music can bring a lot of peace when things feel unsettled, and it can make you feel calm when life feels chaotic." Kristina Bumphrey/StarPix/Shutterstock  On March 17, Deadline reported that the ABC singing competition was sending its competitors home and halting performance rehearsals due to concerns over COVID-19, two weeks before the live shows were set to begin. Season 18 later resumed filming remotely and aired its first-ever virtual finale in May. ABC/Eric McCandless  "In light of the recommendations of federal, state, and local government officials, and of experts from the WHO and other organizations, we have decided to postpone the opening of ModelLand," a statement from Banks and her team said as they pushed back the planned May 1 grand opening of the fashion and beauty theme park. "During this uncertain time, please take care of yourselves. Find ways to connect with your loved ones digitally and utilize this time to organize and prepare for the unexpected. We will see you on the other side of this!" Jason Merritt/Radarpics/Shutterstock  For the first time in 75 years, the annual horse racing competition will not take place on the first Saturday in May. Instead, the Churchill Downs association confirmed that the derby will be pushed back until September. "Our team is united in our commitment to holding the very best Kentucky Derby ever and certainly the most unique in any of our lifetimes," the statement read on March 17. "While we are always respectful of the time-honored traditions of the Kentucky Derby, our Company’s true legacy is one of resilience, the embracing of change and unshakeable resolve." The event resumed on September 5. Shutterstock  The Very Cavallari star announced via Instagram on March 18 that the Nashville, Chicago and Los Angeles locations of her jewelry and home goods store, Uncommon James, would be closing. "The health and safety of our customers, employees, and communities are priority at this time," the reality star said. "We hope everyone is staying safe and making the best of the situation." Both Chicago and Nashville locations have since reopened. Broadimage/Shutterstock  The latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which stars Scarlett Johansson and Florence Pugh, will no longer hit theaters on May 1. As of March 17, Disney has not yet announced a rescheduled release date, according to Variety. It is now set to be released on May 7, 2021. Jay Maidment/Marvel/Walt Disney/Kobal/Shutterstock  "Clearly this was not a course of action we hoped to take for our 50th anniversary event, but following the new government measures announced this week — and in times of such unprecedented uncertainty, this is now our only viable option," Glastonbury music festival's founder, Michael Eavis, said on March 18, confirming that the legendary U.K. event would return in 2021. "The cancellation of this year’s festival will no doubt come as a terrible blow to our incredible crew and volunteers who work so hard to make this event happen." Shutterstock  TVLine reported on March 16 that the sketch comedy series halted production on season 45 amid the virus. The decision led to the cancelation of an upcoming episode scheduled for March 28, which would have featured John Krasinski as the host and Dua Lipa as the musical guest. NBC is holding off on confirming plans for its five additional remaining episodes. SNL will return for season 46 on October 3. Will Heath/NBC  Amid the "uncertainty" of the coronavirus crisis, the beloved Eurovision Song Contest is being postponed until 2021. "The current situation across Europe is likely to remain uncertain for the coming months and at this stage we cannot guarantee we would be able to stage an event of this size with this many stakeholders later this year," a statement from the European Broadcasting Union read on March 18. "The unique format of the Song Contest as an international live event means that it is not possible to identify any realistic alternative. We therefore have no choice other than to cancel the show." Shutterstock  On March 16, the Metropolitan Museum of Art revealed that the 2020 Met Gala scheduled for May 4 will be postponed over coronavirus fears. The announcement comes four days after the Met said it would remain closed for the time being after two staffers showed coronavirus symptoms. David Fisher/Shutterstock  The studio announced that Invisible Man, Emma and The Hunt would be available to view through on-demand on March 20, which is months ahead of schedule. Trolls World Tour, meanwhile, would opt for an on-demand run beginning on March 20 instead of delaying it for a theatrical release. The upcoming Trolls installment was supposed to hit theaters on April 10. “Universal Pictures has a broad and diverse range of movies with 2020 being no exception. Rather than delaying these films or releasing them into a challenged distribution landscape, we wanted to provide an option for people to view these titles in the home that is both accessible and affordable,” Jeff Shell, NBCUniversal CEO, said in a statement on March 16, per Variety. “We hope and believe that people will still go to the movies in theaters where available, but we understand that for people in different areas of the world that is increasingly becoming less possible.” Mark Rogers/Universal  The legendary crooner announced on March 16 that the North American leg of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour will be rescheduled. "This tough decision has been made with the safety and well-being of his fans put to the fore, at a time when health services are under increased pressure and with the concern that these gatherings risk accelerating the spread of the Coronavirus [COVID-19]," read a statement obtained by Billboard. Dates affected include shows from March 26 through May 2. However, performances for May 22 through July 8 remain as scheduled. John announced the new 2022 dates for his North American and European tours in September. PPE/SIPA/Shutterstock  The former One Direction announced that he would postpone his tour amid the pandemic. “Can’t believe I’m having to write this, but I’m very sad to say that after two incredible shows so far, the rest of my mainland European tour shows have been rescheduled to August,” he wrote on March 12. “I can’t wait to see you all soon. Louis x.” Matt Baron/Shutterstock  The annual awards show, which was originally scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 29, at The Shrine Auditorium, is officially postponed. iHeartRadio said in a statement on March 16, "As you may know, the Shrine in Los Angeles recently announced that it is officially closed for events through March 31 the earliest — which includes the iHeartRadio Music Awards scheduled to air on FOX, Sunday, March 29. The safety of our guests, employees, artists and partners is our main priority. iHeartMedia and FOX will plan to reschedule at the appropriate time and will provide more information and relevant updates as they become available. Refunds are being issued to ticketed guests." The ceremony took place on September 4. Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock  Netflix shut down production on all of its U.S. and Canada-filmed shows over growing coronavirus concerns, earlier this year, including Stranger Things. The series announced on October 1, that the cast has resumed production for season 4, teasing the return to work with a photo of a clock behind a scene slate. “Meanwhile in the upside down…” the tweet read. Netflix  Fans will have to wait just a little longer for the Real Housewives of Atlanta. When a Twitter user asked Andy Cohen on March 13 if the special would be “cancelled or postponed,” Cohen quickly put an end to the mystery. “Postponed,” he wrote. “Omg we all need something to look forward to. And you will get it!” The reunion special, which was held virtually via Zoom, aired in May. Tommy Garcia/Bravo  The Rock revealed in an Instagram post on March 14 that production on his Netflix movie Red Notice, which also stars Ryan Reynolds and Gal Gadot, was being shut down for two weeks. Johnson shared a video that showed him addressing the crew. “It’s my privilege to speak eye to eye with our entire crew to help give a little clarity and guidance, as the most important thing right now is for us to get everyone home to their concerned families,” he captioned the clip. “Gotta protect our babies, spouses, loved ones and elderly. We’ll continue to monitor and assess this situation closely to make the best decisions for our families first and then our businesses. We’re a resilient nation who ultimately, will always rise to the occasion to be accountable and work together to overcome whatever hardship lies in front of us. Our country will do its job, as the rest of the world will do theirs. Everyone please stay healthy, vigilant, safe and let’s protect one another. We’re all in this — together. DJ.” After Johnson revealed his own coronavirus battle in August, he returned to the set of Red Notice later that following month. Shutterstock  Warner Bros. announced in a statement on March 14 that it was pausing production on the film starring Robert Pattinson, which has been shooting in London. “Warner Bros. Pictures feature production of The Batman will hiatus filming for two weeks beginning today,” the studio said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter. “The studio will continue to monitor the situation closely.” Filming resumed in September but was halted for the second time after Pattinson reportedly contracted coronavirus. Weeks after the reports of Pattinson’s health condition surfaced, the cast and crew went back to the London set again. Shutterstock  The 55th ACM awards, which were to be held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on April 5, were rescheduled for September. “The ACM Awards is a tentpole event for our Country Music industry, and the Academy of Country Music and dick clark productions went to great lengths to find a safe solution for the show to go on so that we can honor our artist community,” ACM CEO Damon Whiteside said in a statement on March 15. “This decision involved many partners, stakeholders and the industry who we have been in constant conversations with over the past several days as the situation has developed. We look forward to identifying a future date that we can celebrate with our Country community safely.” Jason Merritt/Radarpics/Shutterstock  After halting filming on her talk show, the American Idol winner announced on March 13 that she was delaying her Las Vegas residency. “As you may know, production on The Kelly Clarkson Show was temporarily shut down late last night and out of concern and care for everyone’s safety, we have chosen to postpone the April 1st opening of my Las Vegas residency, Invincible, until July,” she tweeted. “Details regarding ticket replacement are forthcoming and I can’t wait to see you this summer. For now, please keep your loved ones close, safe and healthy.” Shutterstock  “We love you guys and we are praying for everyone’s safety and wellness. We’ll see you soon,” the trio captioned a statement that they shared on their social media accounts on Friday, March 13. “Hey guys, we’ve been monitoring the situation and after careful consideration and growing concern for our fans, touring staff, and families’ wellness we regret to announce that our April 1 – 18 Las Vegas residency at Park MGM is being cancelled,” the statement read. “We did not make this decision lightly. We were so excited for the opportunity to share an amazing show with you guys, but nothing is more important than everyone’s health and safety. We are so sad to disappoint you guys, but it’s important for everyone to do what we can to keep everyone healthy.” Matt Baron/Shutterstock  On March 13, Ellen DeGeneres announced that The Ellen DeGeneres Show would be suspending production completely until March 30. “We just want to take every precaution to ensure that we do our part to keep everyone healthy,” DeGeneres wrote via Twitter. “I love you guys, and can’t wait to come back. I’m already bored.” The news came one day after she revealed that her talk show would be moving forward without a studio audience. On March 12, the Today show suspended the use of a live audience, as did The Kelly Clarkson Show. Nathan Congleton/NBC  The ABC show shut down production on March 12 due to the coronavirus pandemic. “Out of an abundance of caution, production is postponed on Grey’s Anatomy effective immediately,” showrunner Krista Vernoff, director Debbie Allen and line producer James Williams said in a letter to the Grey’s cast and crew on March 12. “We are going home now for at least two weeks and waiting to see how the coronavirus situation evolves. This decision was made to ensure the health and safety of the whole cast and crew and the safety of our loved ones outside of work, and it was made in accordance with Mayor Garcetti’s suggestion that we not gather in groups of more than 50.” ABC/Christopher Willard  The superstar singer announced on March 12 that she would be postponing the North American leg of her world tour, which was scheduled to take place in 14 cities throughout March and April. “I’m so sorry for disappointing my fans in Washington D.C. and Pittsburgh," Dion said in a statement on March 10, about two of her concerts that she will be rescheduling. "I hope everyone understands." Larry Marano/Shutterstock  NBC and CBS suspended production on two late-night programs, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Late Night with Seth Meyers, on March 12. “We will continue to monitor the situation closely and make decisions about future shows as we get closer to the start of production,” NBC said in a statement. CBS announced that the network would stop production of three original Seth Meyers broadcasts scheduled for next week and move into a hiatus through March 30. Meyers, Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel later began filming at-home versions of their shows. However, Fallon made his way back to his late-night set in July, and Meyers did the same in early September. Kimmel also returned to the studio on September 21 after taking a hiatus during the summer. Andrew Lipovsky/NBC  The West Hollywood festival, which was scheduled to run from June 12-14, was cancelled on March 12. "Due to the concerns of COVID-19, [event organizer Christopher Street West] will postpone all events related to the 50th Anniversary of LA Pride that were scheduled for June 2020," a tweet from the festival’s official account read. "Organizers are assessing the situation. More information to be provided around the postponement as details become available." Ronen Tivony/SOPA Images/Shutterstock  Several reality and game shows produced by Fremantle, including America’s Got Talent, The Price Is Right and Family Feud, have suspended filming or chosen to film without a studio audience, according to a statement released by the company on March 12. “Due to the ongoing global situation around Covid-19, we have been working closely with our production teams and network partners to take measures to help minimize the risk of exposure to our cast, crew and live audiences,” the statement read. “Effective immediately, we will refrain from filming in front of live audiences for our current productions America’s Got Talent and Family Feud. As live audiences are integral to the format of The Price Is Right, we will be suspending production for the short term.” Eric McCandless/CBS  The talk show host announced on March 12 that The Wendy Williams Show would be shutting down production indefinitely due to the virus. “To our dedicated Wendy Show staff,” a statement released to the team read, “the safety and well-being of our employees is our top priority. Considering the current escalation of the Coronavirus, production will be put on hold, indefinitely. However, the office will remain open for you to pick up any materials or personal items.” Williams initially began filming her show from home, but she returned to the studio on September 21 for season 12. Evan Falk/Shutterstock  Disneyland in Anaheim, California, as well as Downtown Disney and Disneyland Resorts closed their doors in March due to the virus. Downtown Disney reopened on July 9, but the park remains closed. Disney World reopened its doors in Florida on July 11, nearly four months after being shut down. HongKong Disneyland, which was also closed, reopened in June only to close again on July 15. Disney is set to lay off 28,000 park employees after struggling amid COVID-19 closures. Marc Rasmus/imageBROKER/Shutterstock  The New York-based film affair, cofounded by Robert DeNiro, announced on March 12 that the week-long event would be postponed amid the outbreak. It was scheduled for April 15 to April 26. “We founded the Tribeca Film Festival as a way to heal our community after the devastation of the 9/11 attacks in 2001. We were determined to overcome our fear and anxiety by joining together. It is in our DNA to march forward while caring about our community,” Jane Rosenthal, co-founder and CEO of Tribeca Enterprises, said in a statement. “We have made the difficult decision to postpone the 19th Tribeca Film Festival (April 15-26) based on the announcement by Gov. Andrew Cuomo that events of 500 people or more are banned due to the spread of the novel coronavirus.” Rosenthal added, “We are committed to ensuring the health and safety of the public while also supporting our friends, filmmakers and storytellers who look to Tribeca as a platform to showcase their work to audiences. We will be back to you shortly with our plans.” Ovidiu Hrubaru/Shutterstock  The $200 million Disney live-action remake was officially postponed on March 12. Before the delay announcement was made, Liu Yifei — who plays the titular character — told The Hollywood Reporter on February 26, “I’m really hoping for a miracle and that this will just be over soon.” Mulan was later released to Disney+ on September 4. Disney  On March 12, NCAA president Mark Emmert and the Board of Governors cancelled the men’s and women’s college basketball games in addition to its winter and spring NCAA championships. Before reaching this conclusion, the NCAA decided to not go through with its postseason tournaments. “This decision is based on the evolving COVID-19 public health threat, our ability to ensure the events do not contribute to spread of the pandemic, and the impracticality of hosting such events at any time during this academic year given ongoing decisions by other entities,” a statement from the NCAA read. Nati Harnik/AP/Shutterstock  The 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fam induction ceremony, originally scheduled for May, has been postponed, Vulture reported on March 12. “We are very disappointed to announce the postponement of this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony,” Hall of Fame president Joel Peresman said in a statement. “Our first concern is to the health and safety of our attendees and artists and we are complying to the direction of the local and state authorities and common sense. We look forward to rescheduling the ceremony and will make that announcement at the earliest convenience.” Shutterstock  “With the rapidly changing events related to COVID-19, and out of an abundance of caution, Warner Bros. Television Group is halting production on some of our 70-plus series and pilots currently filming or about to begin,” Warner Bros. Television Group told Us Weekly in a statement on March 13, revealing they were delaying season 16. “There have been no confirmed cases of COVID-19 on any of our productions, but the health and safety of our employees, casts and crews remains our top priority.” The statement concluded: “During this time, we will continue to follow the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control as well as local officials and public health professionals in each city where our productions are based.” As far as Bachelor Summer Games goes, they are still keeping an eye on whether or not it will happen at all. “Nothing official has been announced. But, a key component of that is getting foreigners in our country,” host Chris Harrison explained. “All these people coming in, that's going to be much harder, and I'm not sure we're going to be able to do it. So, nothing official, but it's probably highly unlikely at this point that we could pull this off.” The Bachelorette resumed production in July at the La Quinta Resort & Club in La Quinta, California, and the season set to premiere on October 13. Meanwhile, The Bachelor is set to begin filming season 25 at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Farmington, Pennsylvania, at the end of September. John Fleenor/ABC  The Morning Show, which is currently filming its second season on the Sony lot in Los Angeles, announced on March 12 that it would be going on a two-week hiatus due to coronavirus fears. “In concert with our dedicated partners at Apple, we have concluded it would be prudent to take a two-week hiatus to assess the situation and ensure the safety of the incredible people who make this show,” Michael Ellenberg, Founder and CEO of Media Res., which is the studio making the series in conjunction with Apple TV +, said in a statement via Deadline. Media Res/Apple TV+/Kobal/Shutterstock  John Krasinski revealed on March 12 that he would be postponing the release of his film, A Quiet Place Part II, until it was safe for fans to see in theaters. “One of the things I’m most proud of is that people have said our movie is one you have to see all together. Due to the ever-changing circumstances of what’s going on in the world around us, now is clearly not the right time to do that,” he wrote via Twitter. “As insanely excited as we are for all of you to see this movie…I’m gonna wait to release the film til we CAN all see it together. So here’s to our group movie date! See you soon!” The film was initially moved to September 4, 2020, but it was delayed again to April 23, 2021. Paramount  On March 12, the franchise told fans via Instagram that the upcoming film would be pushing its original May 2020 global release to April 2021. It will now open on April 2, 2021 in North America. “While we know there is disappointment in having to wait a little longer, this move is made with the safety of everyone as our foremost consideration,” the statement read. “Moving will allow our global family to experience our new chapter together. We’ll see you next spring.” Shutterstock  The National Hockey League announced on March 12 that the remaining 189 games of the season will not be played in order to keep fans and players safe. “Following last night’s news that an NBA player has tested positive for coronavirus — and given that our leagues share so many facilities and locker rooms and it now seems likely that some member of the NHL community would test positive at some point — it is no longer appropriate to try to continue to play games at this time,” the NHL said in a statement. “Our goal is to resume play as soon as it is appropriate and prudent, so that we will be able to complete the season and award the Stanley Cup. Until then, we thank NHL fans for your patience and hope you stay healthy.” Shutterstock  Major League Baseball announced on March 12 that it’s delaying 2020 opening day, which was scheduled to take place on March 26, by at least two weeks. It has also cancelled the remaining spring training games effective as of 4 p.m. ET. “This action is being taken in the interests of safety and well-being of our players, Clubs and our millions of loyal fans,” the press release read. The organization will continue to monitor the situation as it impacts the rest of the regular season. Shutterstock  The band confirmed that they have cancelled their upcoming tour dates in Japan, including the Download Festival Japan, which was set to take place in March. “The promoter of our Japan shows suggested that we postpone the shows in Japan for the safety of the public, and we are heeding that advice,” the band say in a statement on their Twitter account. “Please know we are working on rescheduling shows and will try to announce those soon.” Shutterstock  The NBA will suspend its current season after a Utah Jazz player tested positive for coronavirus. A statement from the NBA was issued to Twitter on the matter on March 11. “The test result was reported shortly prior to the tip-off of tonight’s game between the Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder at Chesapeake Energy Arena,” the statement read. “At the time, tonight’s game was canceled. The affected player was not in the arena.” The NBA’s statement continued, “The NBA is suspending game play following the conclusion of tonight’s schedule of games until further notice. The NBA will use this hiatus to determine next steps for moving forward in regard to the coronavirus pandemic.” Rick Bowmer/AP/Shutterstock  As concern over the outbreak spreads, St. Patrick's Day festivities across the nation have been put on pause. With nearly 50 confirmed cases of coronavirus in New York City, the New York Post reported on March 11 that the city's annual holiday parade would be scrapped. Chicago's Mayor Lori Lightfoot followed suit, canceling the downtown Chicago parade and rescheduling the annual dyeing of the Chicago River for the sake of "the health and safety of Chicago's residents." Shutterstock In response to the virus, production on Survivor was postponed by CBS on March 11. “Due to concerns and uncertainty surrounding the spread of COVID-19 globally, CBS and the producers of Survivor have taken the precautionary measure to delay production on the 41st season, which was set to begin filming later this month in Fiji,” a CBS spokesperson said in a statement, per Deadline. “Pending worldwide events, the plan is to return to production on May 19th. The health and safety of the castaways and production members is our top priority.” Robert Voets/CBS  On March 11, the comedian announced that he would be postponing his March comedy tour dates due to the virus concerns. “Hey you guys. We've been looking forward to this upcoming tour for a long time, but after a lot of thought we have decided to postpone the March dates,” the actor wrote via Twitter. “Health officials say that large gatherings should be avoided to help stop or prevent the spread of the coronavirus, so we will reschedule the dates once things are back to normal. Stay safe, wash your hands, don’t make out with Schneider, and we will get through this like champs. Look forward to having a great night with you soon.” Charles Sykes/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  On March 10, the a cappella group announced that they would push back the start of the European portion of their world tour. “Regretfully, we will be postponing the forthcoming European leg of our world tour,” Pentatonix tweeted. “Despite our best efforts and intentions, it is, simply, no longer possible for us to execute this tour the way we’d want to: safely, confidently and completely.” The group continued, “While we continue to gather information and work to reschedule each one of the dates, please hold on to your tickets, as we will follow up as soon as possible with information on each show. We are still very much excited to return and perform for you all, and, in the meantime, please stay safe and keep yourselves as healthy as possible. <3 PTX.” Shutterstock  The 2020 United Airlines New York City Half Marathon was canceled on March 10 amid the outbreak. The event was scheduled for March 15. “We know this is a challenging time for everyone, and the cancellation of the NYC Half is disappointing news to many, but the resources necessary to organize an event with 25,000 runners on the streets of Brooklyn and Manhattan have become strained during this difficult period,” a statement from the New York Road Runners group read. “Over the past week the NYRR team worked hard to adjust plans, implementing modifications and accommodations to alleviate crowding and facilitate social distancing. Unfortunately, it has become clear that we will be unable to proceed in the manner that our runners have come to expect at NYRR events, where the safety and security of our runners, volunteers, staff, partners, and spectators are our main concern.” Shutterstock  The Wendy Williams Show, Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune and Dr. Phil all announced in March that they would temporarily stop filming their episodes in front of a live studio audience duo to coronavirus concerns. Talk shows including Live With Kelly and Ryan, The Tamron Hall Show and The View followed suit, airing the show without audiences. As of March 16, both Jimmy Kimmel Live and The Late Late Show With James Corden will no longer have audiences as a “precautionary measure.” VicaomCBS previously announced that Comedy Central’s Lights Out With David Spade and Tosh.O will not have audiences as of March 16 as well, as did CBS for The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. The same rule is being applied to NBC shows, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Late Night With Seth Meyers. The Daily Show With Trevor Noah has also joined the group and will no longer have fans on hand during its tapings. Shutterstock  The singer backed out of his appearance on The ‘80s Cruise in March. “Unfortunately the Bret Michaels special event performance on March 13 and 14 have been cancelled due to the recent Coronavirus outbreak,” a statement on his official website read. “As of Sunday, March 8, 2020 it has been advised by the Centers for Disease Control that cruise ship travel be deferred for those with compromised immune systems. Bret Michaels, a life long type1 Diabetic, falls under the category of those that run the extreme high risk of contracting this illness. Even if this illness is not contracted by Bret, he runs the risk of being quarantined on the ship with fellow music fans that might fall ill. Once again, being a Type 1 Diabetic, this would pose a problem of having enough insulin and supplies on hand for his survival for an undetermined amount of time.” Shutterstock  While the new streaming service was set to have a launch party in Los Angeles on April 5 before the official launch the following day, the party was called off “out of an abundance of caution.” Shutterstock  The NBA, MLB, NHL and MLS closed locker rooms to reporters in March. The sports organizations are also exploring closed games without fans, but LeBron James made it clear that he isn’t playing without an audience. “We play games without the fans? Nah, that’s impossible,” James told The Associated Press. “I ain’t playing if I ain’t got the fans in the crowd. That’s who I play for. I play for my teammates, and I play for the fans. That’s what it’s all about. So if I show up to an arena and there ain’t no fans in there, I ain’t playing. They can do what they want to do.” Shutterstock  The traditional Lighting Ceremony of the Olympic Flame, which kicks off the Olympics season in Greece each year, will take place without spectators on March 12. Shutterstock |
| Bachelorette’s Becca Kufrin and Thomas Jacobs’ Relationship Timeline Posted: 22 Dec 2021 11:25 AM PST Third time’s a charm! Becca Kufrin found love with Thomas Jacobs after deciding to give romance on reality TV another shot. The former Bachelorette, who was previously engaged to Arie Luyendyk Jr. and Garrett Yrigoyen, returned to Bachelor Nation during season 7 of Bachelor in Paradise, which premiered in August 2021. Despite being a little gun shy at the thought of falling in love on a reality show following two failed engagements, Kufrin arrived on the beach five days into filming. While it wasn't love at first sight, she eventually fell for Jacobs, who fans met during season 17 of The Bachelorette earlier that year. "We talked for maybe five minutes and at the end of the conversation he said something along the lines of … he called me a declined credit card," the Bourdon founder recalled during an October 2021 appearance on the "Talking It Out With Bachelor Nation" podcast of meeting Jacobs for the first time. "He was, like, trying to flirt and be kind of smooth and funny and it just came out wrong." The pair were able to overcome their awkward first encounter and form a strong relationship while filming in Mexico. After a brief breakup during the show's finale, the two made up off camera and started dating outside of the spotlight. "We came back [home] and had to explore that on our own away from the cameras but in that moment [on the beach during the finale], I think that was game-changing for me," Kufrin explained. "Because I have really never had somebody fight, I would say, like, tooth and nail to want to keep a relationship with me." The "Bachelor Happy Hour" podcast cohost later revealed that she called her mom shortly after connecting with the California native and told her how hard she fell for Jacobs. "I was like, 'Mom, I think I want to marry this guy,'" she told listeners during her joint podcast interview in October 2021. "It's the first time I've ever actually said that out loud." Jacobs, for his part, said he has asked Kufrin in "multiple text messages" about the type of ring she would want when he proposes. "It's something we’ve talked about," he said at the time. "I mean, I don’t want to spend my life with anybody else." The lovebirds didn't give an exact date as to when they rekindled their romance after leaving Mexico, but both stars confirmed they were back on after the show's October 2021 finale aired. "I feel safe with you. As if nothing could ever go terribly wrong," the real estate broker wrote via Instagram. "Thank you for being someone who I can put my trust in, someone who would never hurt me, someone who would never push 'us' away." Scroll down to relive the Bachelor in Paradise alum's relationship highs and lows:  Fans met Kufrin on season 22 of The Bachelor. During the season finale, Luyendyk Jr. proposed to the former public relations specialist, but later called off the engagement and moved on with runner-up Lauren Burnham. The race car driver married Burnham in 2019 and they have since welcomed daughter Alessi and twins Senna and Lux. Kufrin, for her part, became the Bachelorette on season 14, which premiered in May 2018. She got engaged to Yrigoyen during the finale but confirmed in September 2020 that they split. Broadimage/Shutterstock  Jacobs joined Bachelor Nation during season 17 of The Bachelorette. He was painted as a villain by the men in the house and cut by Katie Thurston for allegedly being there for “the wrong reasons.” Kufrin, however, didn’t know much about the San Diego, California, resident before meeting him on Bachelor in Paradise. “I had only seen, I think, the first two episodes of Katie’s season — it was before things got really bad for him,” she explained during an October 2021 appearance on the “Talking It Out With Bachelor Nation” podcast. “It was kind of like this weird mind [f—k] if you will because I was getting to know him for him on that beach and seeing how he interacted with everyone and seeing how everyone got along really well. And then when I would watch the show, I’d be like, ‘This isn't what I'm seeing, what's going on here?’ It was really, it was, like, this weird warp in my mind.” ABC/Craig Sjodin  The former college athlete popped up during the second episode of Bachelor in Paradise season 7, which premiered in August 2021, but filmed earlier in the summer. Kufrin made her Paradise debut one week later. Although Jacobs initially pursued Tammy Ly, sparks quickly flew between him and the Minnesota native. ABC/Craig Sjodin  Despite having serious chemistry during BiP, Kufrin broke up with her love during the show’s finale, which aired in October. At the time, Kufrin told Jacobs that she had doubts about his sincerity. “I feel like you’re so good at being supportive and positive and surprising me in all of the best ways, but I feel like sometimes it’s too good to be true and that scares me,” she said. “I’ve been here twice now before, and I couldn’t leave here and feel OK about leaving with somebody that I don’t 100 percent fully know.” Jacobs tried to reassure her that he was all in, saying, “Everything inside of me screams that I’m falling in love with you,” to which Kufrin replied, “But I haven’t seen any of that.” After showing their breakup on TV, ABC announced that the twosome had since gotten back together. “They are happy and in love,” the title card read at the end of the episode. ABC/Craig Sjodin  “We chatted until, like, three or four in the morning some nights and just talked about any and everything,” Kufrin said during an October 2021 appearance on the “Talking It Out With Bachelor Nation” podcast of the couple’s off-camera reunion. “The second I saw him — because I flew back to L.A. and then drove down to San Diego — I think right away he picked me up and kissed me and then we just had unlimited time to explore what this could be.” ABC/Craig Sjodin  “You know what they say … Third time’s a charm,” the B the Label designer captioned a video montage of her sweetest moments with Jacobs, confirming they are still dating after briefly calling it quits on the BiP finale. “I’m sorry for breaking up with you on national television, but I’ll take every day to make it up to you, Tommy. Thanks for making my heart smile far more than it ever has. Now time to start this real life @thomasajacobs.” ABC/Craig Sjodin  “Should I start following him on the gram yet or what?” Kufrin captioned a series of photos with her boyfriend at Blended Festival in San Diego, California, which they attended with fellow Bachelor Nation stars, including Blake Horstmann, Hannah Godwin and Dylan Barbour. Jacobs also shared snaps from the festive weekend, captioning them, “Memories a lot clearer than these photos. Kind of. #LoveMyPeople.” Courtesy of Becca Kufrin/Instagram  The “Bachelor Happy Hour” podcast host shared a sunset selfie with her beau on October 27, captioning it, “I love this life with you @thomasajacobs.” Courtesy Becca Kufrin/Instagram  “This past week was one of the best yet and my heart is so full — not only was I able to spend Thanksgiving with my family (last year was a bust, thanks Covid) but I was able to bring @thomasajacobs home to meet the most important people in my life,” Kufrin wrote via Instagram after bringing Jacobs to her hometown in Minnesota for Thanksgiving. “And show him all of the special Minnesotan places that made me who I am today. Thank you Tommy, for soaking it all in and appreciating the little things. Next time we will get you some snow.” Courtesy of Becca Kufrin/Instagram  "Getting hints of tall, dark and handsome with a bold taste of my future," Kufrin captioned an Instagram photo of Jacobs, who commented, "Nothing in this world I wouldn’t do for you." Courtesy of Instagram/Becca Kufrin  The twosome were caught packing on the PDA during the season 18 Bachelorette: After the Final Rose special. As Michelle Young was listening to her runner-up, Brandon Jones, speak about their breakup, fans noticed Kufrin and Jacobs making out in the background. Kufrin playfully responded to one fan’s criticism of them “getting down,” writing, “Can ya blame me?” Courtesy of Becca Kufrin/Instagram |
| Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’s Sally Ann Howes Dies at Age 91 Posted: 22 Dec 2021 11:24 AM PST 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 Il Divo singer died on December 19 at age 53. He was sent to the intensive care unit of the Manchester Royal Hospital with COVID-19 on December 8 amid a U.K. tour, according to Variety. He died due to complications from the virus."It is with heavy hearts that we are letting you know that our friend and partner, Carlos Marin, has passed away," the surviving band members, Urs Bühler, David Miller and Sébastien Izambard, said in a statement via social media later that day. "He will be missed by his friends, family and fans. There wiIl never be another voice or spirit like Carlos. For 17 years the four of us have been on this incredible journey of Il Divo together, and we will miss our dear friend. We hope and pray that his beautiful soul will rest in peace." Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock  The rapper (real name Darrell Caldwell) died after an alleged altercation during the Once Upon a Time in LA festival on December 18, where he was stabbed. He was 28. “We spent the hardest two years together fighting for his freedom, facing life, before walking out a free man just over a year ago,” his attorney, John Hamasaki, confirmed the news to the Los Angeles Times. “Through it, we became friends and then like family. I don’t even know how to start processing this.” MediaPunch/Shutterstock  The 90 Day Fiancé alum’s sister announced on December 15 that he died in the ICU of a Florida hospital the day before after battling coronavirus. He was 45. TLC  The Grammy winner died on December 12, four months after he was hospitalized following a fall that left him on a ventilator in the ICU. Fernandez’s team announced the news via Instagram. Translated to English, the post read, "It was an honor and a great pride to share with everyone his great musical career. He gave everything to his audience. Thank you for continuing to applaud, thank you for continuing to sing.” Ricky Martin and Gloria Estefan were among the Latin music stars to pay tribute to Fernandez at the time. Claudio Cruz/AP/Shutterstock  The Days of Our Lives alum died at age 60 after battling ovarian cancer. She also appeared on The West Wing, Charmed, ER and Shameless. "I am heartbroken to have this extremely talented actress who was kind in every way-leave so soon, not only as a client but as a friend. She had just finished working on Tyler Perry’s Ruthless which she had an amazing experience on and was on a resurgence in her career," Stubbins White's manager Valerie McCaffrey told Fox News. Courtesy of Rhonda Stubbins White/Facebook  The former Denver Broncos wide receiver died at age 33. “We are devastated and completely heartbroken by the sudden, tragic passing of Demaryius Thomas,” a statement from the Denver Broncos read on December 10. “D.T. was beloved by our entire organization, his teammates and coaches and our fans. Recently retiring as a Bronco, we were very music looking forward to celebrating Demaryius for years to come as one of the greatest players in franchise history.” AP/Shutterstock  The America’s Got Talent alum’s Mettal Maffia bandmates confirmed the news via Instagram in November. “It is with great sadness we inform you all of the loss of our bandmate/brother/and friend @jayjayrocks,” the group’s statement read. “It still doesn’t feel real and we would give anything to change it. Please respect the family, as well as our wishes as we take our time to grieve and process this detrimental loss. We miss you brother, every second of every minute, of every day. Thank you for teaching us all to laugh a little more. Rock in Paradise 💚.” NBC/YouTube  The Tony nominee, best known for playing Carmine “The Big Ragoo” Ragusa on Laverne & Shirley, died at age 69 on November 27. "It is with deep regret that we share with you the passing of our beloved Eddie Mekka," read a statement posted to the actor's official Facebook page. "We welcome you to share your memories of Eddie and your condolences to his family on this fan page."Cindy Williams, who played Shirley on the iconic sitcom, paid tribute to her former costar via social media. "My darling Eddie," she tweeted. "A world-class talent who could do it all. I love you dearly. I'll miss you so much. But oh the marvelous memories." MEGA TheMegaAgency.com  The Broadway songwriter died on November 26 at his home in Roxbury, Connecticut, his friend and lawyer F. Richard Pappas announced. He was 91. Sondheim is best known for writing the lyrics for West Side Story, Gypsy and more iconic musicals. Film adaptations of his work include Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods and Merrily We Roll Along. Richard Young/Shutterstock  The TikTok star and mother of four died on November 18 after battling lymphoma. She was 37. Courtesy of TikTok  The Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse and Flower actor died on November 21. He was 28. "It was a shock and devastated all of us who loved him. He will be dearly missed,” his rep told The Hollywood Reporter. “We hope everyone understands how painful this is for his loved ones and can respect boundaries and allow them to grieve in private." Steven Ferdman/Shutterstock  The former Saturday Night Live writer died at the age of 66. His death was announced on the November 20 episode of the NBC series via a title card that read, "Peter Aykroyd 1955-2021." Courtesy Saturday Night Live/Twitter  The actor, known for his roles as Babe Ruth in The Sandlot and Chick Gandil in Field of Dreams, died at 78 in November, his wife, Shelley LaFleur, confirmed. "After a 10-year battle with A-typical Parkinson’s, Art LaFleur, the love of my life passed away," Shelley shared via Facebook. "He brought laughter to so many people as Babe Ruth in The Sandlot, The Tooth Fairy in The Santa Clause 2 and 3, and Chick Gandil in Field of Dreams to name just a few. He was a generous and selfless man which carried over to his acting but more importantly it was who he was for his family and friends." Newscom/MEGA  The legendary rock 'n' roll photographer, known for his work with David Bowie, Queen, Iggy Pop and many more, died in November. “It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share our beloved psychedelic renegade Mick Rock has made the Jungian journey to the other side,” read a statement posted to his official Twitter account on November 18. “Those who had the pleasure of existing in his orbit know that Mick was always so much more than ‘The Man Who Shot the 70s.' He was a photographic poet — a true force of nature who spent his days doing exactly what he loved, always in his own delightfully outrageous way.” The U.K. native was the artist behind tons of iconic album covers, including Lou Reed's Transformer, the Stooges' Raw Power, Bowie's Pin Ups and Queen's Queen II. Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The “Get Paid” rapper was shot and killed on November 17 in Memphis, Tennessee, Billboard and Fox13 reported. He was 36. Larry Marano/Shutterstock  Heath Freeman died at age 41, his manager confirmed in November. He was best known for his role as Howard Epps on Bones from 2005 to 2007. He also appeared on ER, The Closer, Raising the Bar and Torchwood. A cause of death was not announced. He was filming a movie called Terror on the Prairie opposite Gina Carano days before his passing. "Heath truly was so special, so fierce and precious, protective gentle and brave," the Mandalorian actress shared in a tribute via Instagram. "He made me feel safe. He took care of everyone around him. I am so blessed to know him for the time I did. Rest In Peace Heath Freeman.. my sweet, passionate friend. I'll be missing you and praying for your loved ones." Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Happy Days alum died in Bath, England, on September 15. He was 70. The actor’s brother, Cormac O’Herlihy, confirmed Gavan’s passing on November 12. “RIP Gavan,” Ron Howard tweeted of his former Happy Days costar. “I knew him as the 1st of 2 Chucks on #HappyDays & then as Airk in #Willow where I had the pleasure of directing him. A talented actor with a big free spirit.” ITV/Shutterstock  The character actor, best known for his role as Piney Winston on Sons of Anarchy, died in October at age 80, a close friend confirmed via Facebook weeks later. "Bill truly was a 'lion,' and his memory will always be a blessing!" the November 2 social media post read. At the time, a cause of death was not revealed. Nikki Nelson/WENN.com Newscom/(Mega Agency)  The oldest surviving former Miss America, who won during World War II, died on October 18. She was 97. Her son Peter Stoneham confirmed the news to the New York Times, telling the outlet, “There was a definite Dickensian aspect to her story,” while noting her life, “was absolutely crammed with wonderful characters.” Glasshouse Images/Shutterstock  “Rest In Peace to Huey Ha,” read a post on the YouTube star's official Instagram on October 27. “Huey Ha passed away October 25, 2021. He loved and appreciated every single one of his supporters.” Although no details were given about his cause of death, the announcement mentioned that Haha was survived by his daughter. Courtesy Huey Haha/Instagram  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. "I don't know what's real and not real anymore. We couldn't believe it the moment we found out," Vazquez wrote. "Don't really want to get into details because it's so hard for us to even talk about the pain he went through. Never expected this happen but now you're watching over us." Courtesy of Gabriel Salazar/TikTok  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 |
| LOL! Becca Kufrin Jokes About Live 'Final Rose' PDA With BF Thomas Jacobs Posted: 22 Dec 2021 11:19 AM PST That loving feeling! Becca Kufrin and Thomas Jacobs raised eyebrows when they were caught making out during The Bachelorette season 18’s After the Final Rose special on Tuesday, December 21. One Instagram user called out the pair for their steamy kiss, writing, "@thomasjacobs and @bkoof getting down in the background," adding two crying-lauging emojis and two heart eyes emojis. The Bourdon founder, 31, reposted the screenshot of the duo packing on the PDA via her Instagram Story on Tuesday, replying, "Can ya blame me?"  The couple, who met on season 7 of Bachelor in Paradise earlier this year, were surprise guests at the taping of Michelle Young's post-finale recap — but they seemingly stole viewers’ attention with their mid-show smooch. While the Minnesota native, 28, listened to her runner-up, Brandon Jones, discuss their emotional breakup — and shed a few tears in the process — some fans were distracted by Becca and Thomas, 29. The pair were seen chatting in the background during the serious moment before they started kissing. (Michelle accepted a proposal from now-fiancé Nayte Olukoya during the episode.) "Becca and Thomas kissing in the background while Brandon is spilling his guts is the highlight of the show so far," Reality Steve wrote via Twitter, sharing a photo of the scene-stealing moment with his followers. Fans were quick to weigh in on the awkward make out scenario, with one writing, "I love Thecca, but that's insensitive IMO…" Another Twitter user commented, "IM SORRY BECCA AND THOMAS? are you really making out while Brandon is talking? GOODBYE," while a third fan joked, "Nothing like sharing a big smooch to the tune of a guy expressing his heartbreak to his past lover." The former Bachelorette and the California native weren't the only Bachelor in Paradise duo who showed up to support Michelle at the end of her journey: Joe Amabile and Serena Pitt were also in the audience. While they appeared to fly under the radar during the event, one user pointed out that they too were caught on the kiss cam. "I love how Joe and Serena and Becca and Thomas were both kissing at AFTR LOL," one fan wrote via Twitter with two crying laughing emojis. Bachelor Nation may have had mixed feelings about the ill-timed PDA from both couples, but Becca and her beau were focused on the season 18 lead and her fiancé, 27. "Nayte understands that Minnesota girls do it better! Congratulations," the season 17 Bachelorette contestant wrote via his Instagram Story on Tuesday. The “Bachelor Happy Hour” cohost also wished the couple well, writing via social media, "Congrats @michelleyoung and @kingbabatude! We are so happy for you both and can't wait to see where life takes you." Before celebrating the ABC franchise's latest engagement, Becca and Thomas marked their six-month anniversary. "What a difference half a year makes," the season 14 Bachelorette captioned a kissing photo with her man earlier this month via Instagram. "These have been the best 6 months of my life, and that's thanks to you, @thomasjacobs (and Leo & Sofia of course). 2021 rocks." Becca was briefly engaged to Arie Luyendyk Jr. after he proposed during season 22 of The Bachelor in 2018. The racing driver, 40, broke up with her after the finale and later married his runner-up, Lauren Burnham, with whom he shares three children. Becca later found love with Garrett Yrigoyen during her Bachelorette season, but the duo announced the end of their engagement in September 2020. |
| Chrishell Stause’s Dating History Posted: 22 Dec 2021 11:10 AM PST Crazy for Chrishell! From her high-profile marriage to Justin Hartley to Dancing With the Stars romance rumors, Chrishell Stause's love life has made headlines since the 2000s. The soap star was linked to Matthew Morrison when she first started working in Hollywood. The pair got engaged in 2007, but called it quits before walking down the aisle. Stause threw shade at the Glee star during season 1 of Selling Sunset. "If I ended up with the person I was with at 25, I would want to kill myself," she told Netflix cameras. "And yeah, you can Google that. You were a dick! Sorry!" Stause also dated Graham Bunn in her 20s. During a break in their on-again, off-again relationship, she was nearly offered the role of The Bachelorette in 2008. As a result, Bunn applied for season 4 of ABC series to win Stause back, but later learned that the network gave DeAnna Pappas the gig. While Stause and Bunn reunited after he was eliminated by Pappas, they split for good in 2009. She started dating future husband Hartley in 2013. "We met up at a concert and talked all night. I drove her home and called the next day. We haven't been apart since. I knew right away [and] was like, 'Oh boy, here we go,'" the realtor recalled of meeting Hartley before their nuptials. "The next day I texted my friend: ‘I found him.'" After four years together, Stause and Hartley wed in 2017. Less than three years later, he filed for divorce in November 2019. The real estate agent claimed on Selling Sunset that she was "blindsided" by their split, claiming she learned he took legal action via text message. Us broke the news that their divorce was finalized in January 2021. While her marriage was over, Stause's star rose with the success of the Netflix reality series. She subsequently landed a spot on season 29 of Dancing With the Stars — and found herself tangled up in rumors about partner Gleb Savchenko's divorce from wife Elena Samodanova. While Samodanova accused Savchenko of having "multiple affairs," he and Stause both denied that their relationship was inappropriate. "I feel like it really is annoying because it's one of those things where, you know, unfortunately, the timing of what he's going through personally, people want to make it into something it's not. So, we're just friends," she said on E!'s Daily Pop in November 2020. "I get it. I've been on soaps. You have to have that kind of stuff sometimes when you're on the dance floor. People misinterpret that." Stause was later linked to another DWTS dancer: Keo Motsepe. The pair dated for three months before Us confirmed in February 2021 that they pulled the plug on their romance. “There were multiple things that led to the breakup. Keo’s super upset over this and still trying to process it,” a source revealed at the time, noting that Stause was the one who decided to call it quits. Four months after ending things with the South Africa native, the former soap opera actress announced that she had moved on with her boss and Selling Sunset costar Jason Oppenheim. The real estate broker later opened up about the “transition” from being friends and coworkers to being boyfriend and girlfriend. “We had been so open about what we were looking for with each other because we had become close friends,” he exclusively told Us in November 2021. “She knew my dating life, and we would almost joke about our each other’s dating lives and what we were looking for and things like that. … I love her.” The romance didn’t last long, however, with Us confirming the following month that the pair had split. Scroll through for a breakdown of her dating history:  Morrison said in a 2013 interview that he proposed to Stause because he “felt under pressure from society” to take the next step. “I didn’t do it for the right reasons; we’d been going out for a year or so … I was thinking, ‘This is the age when I should probably start having kids, so this is what I should do,'" he recalled to Cosmopolitan. “But after I did it, I immediately felt in my heart it wasn’t right. My instant thought was ‘What did you just do?’” He continued: “We talked and decided to break off the engagement. … It was messed up. … It turned out to be one of the biggest growing experiences I’ve had as a man. I’d made this massive decision; I’d promised this girl a life together and I couldn’t follow through. It was awful.” Morrison went on to marry Renee Puente in 2014. They share son Revel. Carolyn Contino/BEI/Shutterstock  Bunn and Stause confirmed that they were back together post-Bachelorette at the premiere of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 in 2008. “We had dated off and on before that, but the timing wasn’t right. We stopped seeing each other in December [2007],” he told reporters at the time. “I’m very grateful and very flattered to be with this beautiful lady. I’m the luckiest guy in the world. She’s just amazing.” After they split for good, Bunn was linked to Michelle Money on season 2 of Bachelor Pad and AshLee Frazier on Bachelor in Paradise season 1. Amanda Schwab/Starpix/Shutterstock  While the actor has stayed mum on their split, Stause got emotional about their divorce on season 3 of Selling Sunset. "It takes a toll on your soul, where you just feel like … the anger! Like, how could you do it this way? And the sadness, like, I love him so much. This was my best friend,” she said on the show. “Who do I talk to now? It’s such a roller-coaster." In their divorce documents obtained by Us, Hartley claimed that the pair split in July 2019, months before they attended the Emmys together that September. Stause, however, listed their date of separation as November 22, 2019, the same day he filed. Us revealed in January 2021 that their divorce was finalized, confirming that they did not sign a prenup. Us broke the news in May 2020 that Hartley started seeing former costar Sofia Pernas. Matt Baron/Shutterstock  After weeks of rumors surrounding Stause’s relationship with Savchenko, she went public with Motsepe, who competed on DWTS season 29 with actress Anne Heche. “I will always make you smile @Chrishell.Stause,” Motsepe captioned a video of himself calling Stause “baby” in December 2020 via Instagram Stories. After her divorce was finalized in January 2021, a source told Us that “Chrishell has moved on with her life” and “is looking forward to new beginnings” with Motsepe, but the pair called it quits the following month. Courtesy of Keo Motsepe/Instagram  In July 2021, Stause posted a series of photos to Instagram that showed her cuddling up with her Selling Sunset costar. “Love you Chrishell," Jason's twin brother, Brett Oppenheim, commented on the post. "Thank you for making my brother happy.” After several more of their coworkers chimed in to say they were happy for the couple, Jason confirmed to Us that the pair had become a couple. “Chrishell and I became close friends and it has developed into an amazing relationship," he said. "I care about her deeply and we’re very happy together.” Before the new year, however, the duo went their separate ways. "She was the most amazing girlfriend I've ever had, and it was the happiest and most fulfilling relationship of my life," the Oppenheim Group cofounder wrote via Instagram in December 2021, explaining that the duo had "different wants regarding a family." Stause reiterated her ex's statement, writing via social media, "Men have the luxury of time that women don't and that's just the way it goes. All of that being said, navigating this public terrain is difficult and I am just trying my best." Courtesy of Chrishell Stause/Instagram |
| James Franco Breaks His Silence 4 Years After Sexual Misconduct Allegations Posted: 22 Dec 2021 10:47 AM PST Speaking out. In his first interview in nearly four years, James Franco revealed that he has been in recovery for sex addiction since 2016. "It's such a powerful drug, and I got hooked on it for 20 more years,” the Oscar nominee, 43, said during an interview with SiriusXM’s Jess Cagle set to air on Thursday, December 23. “The insidious part of that is that I stayed sober from alcohol all that time. … In my head, it was like, 'Oh, I’m sober. I’m living a spiritual life.' Where on the side, I’m acting out now in all these other ways, and I couldn’t see it.” The 127 Hours actor has largely stayed out of the public eye since January 2018 when five women accused him of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior. Just days earlier, the Palo Alto author had denied previous accusations made against him after he won a Golden Globe for his film The Disaster Artist. "In my life, I pride myself on taking responsibility for things that I've done,” Franco told Stephen Colbert at the time. "The things that I heard that were on Twitter are not accurate, but I completely support people coming out and being able to have a voice because they didn't have a voice for so long. I don't want to, you know, shut them down in any way. It's, I think, a good thing and I support it." In his new interview, the California native explained that he decided to take a “pause” for the past several years before saying anything about the additional allegations. “I’ve just been doing a lot of work,” the Deuce alum said, detailing what he’s been doing since 2018. “I was in recovery before, you know, for substance abuse, and there were some issues that I had to deal with that were also related to addiction. And so I’ve really used my recovery background to kind of start examining this and changing who I was.” Franco revealed that he struggled with alcoholism as a teenager before deciding to get sober at 17. Shortly after he stopped drinking, he gained fame as part of the Freaks and Geeks cast, which led to bigger roles in films including 1999’s Never Been Kissed and 2002’s Spider-Man. As his star grew, however, he said he replaced drinking with sex. “I’m just trying to fill that hole and it never gets filled,” he recalled, adding that he didn’t understand he had a problem until his sister-in-law Iris Torres gave him a book about sex addiction. “When I read this book, it was like it hit me like a bullet. And it was like, 'Oh, my God, that’s me.'” After reading the book, Franco realized he needed to seek professional help. “It was like, 'Oh, this is an issue that I’m not gonna solve on my own,'” he explained. “The behavior spun out to a point where it was, like, I was hurting everybody.” |
| OMG! JoJo Siwa 'Got Trampled' by NBA's Jae Crowder While Sitting Courtside Posted: 22 Dec 2021 10:44 AM PST Wipeout! After Phoenix Suns player Jae Crowder dove to catch the ball during his most recent NBA game, he nearly crashed into JoJo Siwa, who was sitting courtside with a friend. "Now, I just got trampled by a player," the "Kid in a Candy Star" performer, 18, joked in a Tuesday, December 21, Instagram Story video before resharing footage of the "scary" moment. "I just saw my life flash before my eyes. If I wouldn't have ducked, oh, I would have been out [and] down for the count!" Siwa continued: "I think I would have had a broken neck because I would have gone [backward]. It really spiced up the day."  As the Dancing With the Stars season 30 runner-up watched the Los Angeles Lakers play the Arizona team on Tuesday, the pro forward, 31, lunged to save a ball that had headed into the stands. Luckily, the Dance Moms alum leaned forward shortly before he landed. Crowder then fell over the backs of the empty courtside seats next to Siwa, landing on the floor. (The Bossmann founder, for his part, has yet to address the incident.) The Suns’ official Twitter account later poked fun at the moment, writing, "How’s it going down there, @itsjojosiwa?" The former Nickelodeon star replied, "Quite well." Ahead of the now-viral fall, the former competitive dancer and her friend Katie Mills were excited to watch the sporting event — even donning Lakers jerseys and matching face masks per COVID-19 guidelines. "Excited? Where we going," the Nebraska native asked her courtside companion in an Instagram Story clip on Tuesday, showcasing her own enthusiasm. "Thirty minutes early [and] I feel like we're literally the first people here for sure. Nailed it. I'm so pumped! I'm louder than when these players came out." Siwa further documented the pair's NBA adventures, showing off the snacks they ordered during the game.  "Realized today how badly I always wanted to sit courtside and eat a hot dog, I don't know why," she explained in her social media upload. The Siwas Dance Pop Revolution star and the Utah native have recently been the subject of dating speculation due to the social media exchanges they shared before attending Tuesday's game together. Us Weekly confirmed in October that Siwa had split from girlfriend Kylie Prew after less than one year of dating. "I've said this once before, I do want to have a cuddle buddy because I miss cuddling a lot," the reality star told Us about her dating status earlier this month. "I'm not opposed to the idea of [dating]. Obviously, I am a believer in that, like, life is life and I might meet somebody tonight that I fall in love with. And the next time that I fall in love, you know, I'm down to date, but until then, I avoid dating for fun. I would only date if I was really serious." |
| Inside Olivia Jade, Jacob Elordi's 'Casual' Relationship: 'There's Sparks' Posted: 22 Dec 2021 10:35 AM PST  Ready for romance? Olivia Jade Giannulli and Jacob Elordi are “enjoying hanging out together” as they spark relationship rumors, a source exclusively tells Us Weekly. The Dancing With the Stars alum, 22, and the Euphoria actor, 24, were recently spotted grabbing coffee together in Los Angeles, causing fans to wonder whether they were more than just friends. The pair “have been on some dates,” but are “keeping it casual” for the time being, the insider says. Last month, Us confirmed Elordi had split from Kaia Gerber after more than one year of dating. Giannulli, for her part, revealed in August that she and on-off boyfriend Jackson Guthy had called it quits, telling fans during an Instagram Q&A that she was “indeed” single. Though they’re having fun exploring what could be, the Kissing Booth star and the influencer are taking things slow. “They both got out of relationships recently so they’re not rushing into anything serious,” the source tells Us. “So far it’s going well and there’s sparks between them.” The Australian actor recently opened up about how his romance with Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber‘s daughter helped him adjust to dating in the spotlight. “She handles herself wonderfully publicly," he told Men’s Health in an interview published on Monday, December 20, and conducted before the pair went their separate ways. “[She taught me] how to deal with it and just kind of be whatever about it, you know?” While the former couple attempted to keep their relationship relatively low-key, the 20-year-old model made a rare comment about Elordi during a conversation with Vogue ahead of their split. “Being able to be with someone I trust, where we don’t want anything from each other, having a safe, steady relationship like that, has really opened my eyes to the possibilities of love and what it feels like to love without conditions,” she told the magazine in the June/July 2021 cover story. “Lust is touching other people or wanting them, but love is really seeing someone.” Giannulli, for her part, reunited with Guthy in August 2019, three months after Us confirmed that the duo broke up amid reports of Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli‘s involvement in the college admissions scandal. (Both the actress, 57, and the designer, 58, served time in prison after pleading guilty to fraud charges in May 2020.) “Jackson broke up with Olivia because it was all getting to be too much for him,” a source revealed of the May 2019 split. “It wasn’t necessarily affecting his career, but the fact that he couldn’t be seen out in public with Olivia was difficult.” After rekindling their romance that summer, the YouTube star and the musician continued dating for two years. Upon revealing her single status in August, Olivia Jade shared words of wisdom for women dating in their 20s. “You’re still so young!” she replied during an Instagram Q&A. “Have fun, be safe, & let the universe do it’s [sic] thingggg. What is meant to be will be.” With reporting by Diana Cooper |
| How 'Selling Sunset' Stars Are Reacting to Chrishell and Jason's Split Posted: 22 Dec 2021 09:54 AM PST Supporting their friends. Selling Sunset‘s Chrishell Stause and Jason Oppenheim broke their silence on their breakup on Tuesday, December 21, hours after Us Weekly confirmed their split, and now, their friends are weighing in. Oppenheim, 44, spoke out first, releasing a statement hinting their differing views on children ended the romance. "While Chrishell and I are no longer together, we remain best friends we will always love and support one another. She was the most amazing girlfriend I've ever had, and it was the happiest and most fulfilling relationship of my life," he shared at the time, adding that they "have different wants regarding a family." The California native made it clear that there is no bad blood between him and his ex. "Chrishell is an exceptional human being and loving her and having her in my life is one of the best things that has ever happened to me,” he added. Netflix costar Mary Fitzgerald, one of The Oppenheim Group cofounder’s ex-girlfriends and Stause’s close confidants, commented, “Love you both babe! "Jason was and is my best friend, and other than our ideas for family ultimately not being aligned, the amount of respect and love we have for each other will not change going forward,” Stause shared via Instagram on Tuesday. At 40, Stause is ready for children and explained that she can’t wait much longer simply because of biology. "Men have the luxury of time that women don't and that's just the way it goes,” she noted. The Missouri native, who was previously married to This Is Us actor Justin Hartley from 2017 until they finalized their divorce earlier this year, said she was sure that she wants to be a mom. “I very much hope to one day have a family and decisions I make at this point are with that goal in mind,” she wrote. “Thank you for the kindness and support to those that understand.” She concluded her heartfelt statement with a shout-out to her ex. "And thank you Jason for the most incredible relationship and for consistently being honest with me even when it hurts." An insider told Us exclusively that the split hasn’t caused trouble at the Los Angeles office. The professional environment "hasn't been affected by the breakup." In fact, the pair, who split shortly before Stause hit the People’s Choice Awards red carpet solo earlier this month, have kept their separation very quiet. Even some of their loved ones were blindsided by the news. "It's definitely a surprise to some of their close friends," another insider shared. "They aren't going around telling everyone about their breakup. Some cast just found out about it today." See how their Selling Sunset cast is reacting to Stause and Oppenheim’s breakup below:  The frozen food entrepreneur, who joined the cast in season 4, left the Young and the Restless alum several emojis on Instagram: "❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️." John Salangsang/Shutterstock  Selling Sunset has shown Smith, 45, knows a thing or two about getting her heart broken, and Stause has been a shoulder for Smith to lean on amid her divorce and custody battle. Now, she's returning the favor, showing Stause support on social media. "Love you so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️," she commented. Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock  She isn't taking sides. The 40-year-old and her ex still coparent their dogs, and Stause is one of her office besties. "Love you both babe. ❤️❤️❤️," she commented on her friend's statement. Oppenheim received a nearly identical message from Fitzgerald: "Love you both babe! ❤️❤️❤️" John Salangsang/Shutterstock  Though she doesn't always get along with the newly-single actress, Potraz, 31, shared three red heart emojis for Stause. She also commented with one on Oppenheim's statement. Stewart Cook/Shutterstock  Jason's twin — who went through a breakup of his own, confirming his split of Tina Louise on Tuesday — shared a supportive message to Stause. "Still my sis," the 44-year-old wrote. John Salangsang/Shutterstock |
| James Franco: Where I Stand With Seth Rogen After Sexual Misconduct Scandal Posted: 22 Dec 2021 09:43 AM PST James Franco is opening up about how being accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women impacted his friendship with Seth Rogen. “I absolutely love Seth Rogen. I worked with him for 20 years. We didn’t have one fight for 20 years. Not one fight. He was my absolute closest work friend and collaborator. We just gelled and what he said is true. We aren’t working together right now and we don’t have any plans to work together,” Franco, 43, admitted in a preview of his upcoming interview on SiriusXM's “The Jess Cagle Podcast“, which airs in full on Thursday, December 23. “Of course it was hurtful, in context, but I get it, he had to answer for me ’cause I was silent.” The 127 Hours actor acknowledged that it wasn’t anyone else’s responsibility to speak for him, adding, “It’s one of the main reasons I wanted to talk to you today. I don’t want Seth or my brother [Dave Franco] or anyone to have to answer for me anymore.” In 2014, the Oscar nominee was accused of propositioning a 17-year-old girl via Instagram. Four years later, the James Dean star spoke out about the claims made against him. "In my life, I pride myself on taking responsibility for things that I've done. I have to do that to maintain my well-being. I do it whenever I know that there is something wrong or needs to be changed, I make it a point to do it," he said on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert in January 2018. "The things that I heard that were on Twitter are not accurate, but I completely support people coming out and being able to have a voice because they didn't have a voice for so long. I don't want to, you know, shut them down in any way. It's, I think, a good thing and I support it." That same month, five more women came forward and alleged they were victims of James’ inappropriate behavior. Earlier this year, the Spring Breakers star reached a settlement in the 2019 lawsuit. Us Weekly confirmed in February that two of his former acting students decided to drop their claims, according to court documents. Following the settlement, Rogen, 39, revealed that he didn’t have any plans to work with his former Freaks and Geeks costar again. "I have not, and I do not plan to [work with James] right now," the Superbad actor told the U.K.'s Sunday Times in May. “What I can say is that I despise abuse and harassment, and I would never cover or conceal the actions of someone doing it, or knowingly put someone in a situation where they were around someone like that." The Golden Globe winner, for his part, explained his decision to stay “quiet” after the allegations initially came to light. “[It] did not seem like the right time to say anything. There were people that were upset with me, and I needed to listen,” he told SiriusXM's Jess Cagle. “When something like this happens, the natural human instinct is to just make it stop. You just want to get out in front of it and whatever you have to do, apologize, get it done. But what that doesn’t do is allow you to do the work and to look at what was underneath. The California native noted that he has been “doing a lot of work” since the scandal made headlines, saying, “I was in recovery before for substance abuse and there were some issues that I had to deal with that were also related to addiction. So I’ve really used my recovery background to kind of start examining this and changing who I was.” If you or someone you know have been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). |
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