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- John Madden Dead: NFL Legend Dies 'Unexpectedly' at Age 85
- Watch Out! Tom Brady Reveals Whether the NFL Punished Him for Tablet Throw
- Alex Rodriguez and Cynthia Scurtis’ Ups and Downs Through the Years
- Alex Rodriguez Sends Love to 'Wonderful' Ex Cynthia Scurtis on Her Birthday
- Inside Meghan King's Split From Husband Cuffe Owens: What Went Wrong?
- Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Family Members: A Comprehensive Guide
- 10 Celebrity Couples Who Had the Longest Divorces
- Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver Finalize Divorce 10 Years Post-Split
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| John Madden Dead: NFL Legend Dies 'Unexpectedly' at Age 85 Posted: 28 Dec 2021 05:18 PM PST A giant loss. NFL icon John Madden “died unexpectedly” at age 85 on Tuesday, December 28, the league confirms. “On behalf of the entire NFL family, we extend our condolences to [his wife] Virginia, [their sons] Mike [and] Joe and their families,” commissioner Roger Goodell noted in a statement shared via Twitter. “We all know him as the Hall of Fame coach of the Oakland Raiders and broadcaster who worked for every major network, but more than anything, he was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.” Goodell, who has been head of the NFL since 2006, continued: “Nobody loved football more than Coach. He was football. He was an incredible sounding board to me and so many others. There will never be another John Madden, and we will forever be indebted to him for all he did to make football and the NFL what it is today.” The tribute reassured fans that information regarding a memorial service for the Minnesota native would be “announced when available.” Condolences from fellow football stars and other sports personalities came flooding in after the news made headlines. “When you think NFL football, you think John Madden,” former New England Patriots player Julian Edelman tweeted. “RIP to a Legend.” LeBron James wrote, “Rest in Paradise To the Goat John Madden!!!! Your legacy will continue to live on Infinity!!!!!” Madden was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006, two years before he retired from broadcasting. Throughout his on-camera career, he appeared on all four of the major networks: CBS, Fox, ABC and NBC. The commentator was also known for the widely popular Madden NFL video game series, which he began to champion in 1988. While Madden was injured before getting a chance to play professionally — he was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1958 — he maintained a successful track record as a coach, starting at the college level in 1960. He was later asked to join the staff of the Oakland Raiders, where he was head coach from 1969 to 1978. The California team won Super Bowl XI in 1977 under his leadership. “I always thought his strong suit was his style of coaching,” late quarterback Ken Stabler, who was part of the Super Bowl XI team, once said, per ESPN. “John just had a great knack for letting us be what we wanted to be, on the field and off the field. … How do you repay him for being that way? You win for him.” |
| Watch Out! Tom Brady Reveals Whether the NFL Punished Him for Tablet Throw Posted: 28 Dec 2021 05:00 PM PST On the naughty list! Tom Brady detailed how the NFL reacted to him throwing his Microsoft tablet when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers played the New Orleans Saints on December 19. "I can’t throw another Surface or else I’ll get fined. Imagine that," the 44-year-old athlete said on the Monday, December 27, episode of his "Let's Go!" podcast. The Buccaneers quarterback, who was shut out for the first time in 15 years against the Saints, noted that he is "sorry" and apologized for his actions on the sidelines. "I did get a warning from the NFL on that though," he explained. "I won’t throw another Surface." The former New England Patriots player joked, "Although I think it was pretty good marketing for the Surface at the end of the day. I think it worked out pretty well for them." Brady made headlines earlier this month as he failed to hide his frustration over his team scoring zero points. During the game, the seven-time Super Bowl champion was seen throwing a tablet on the bench while his team was getting beat on the field. He was also spotted yelling at a referee. Some fans believed they later saw the California native yelling at the Saints staff during the fourth quarter and allegedly curse out the team's defensive coordinator, Dennis Allen. Brady appeared to be tense after his team lost 9-0, telling WFLA post-game that it was "just football." While he wouldn't reveal what he said during the frustrating moment, he did deny spewing any negative comments at the opposing coaching staff. "I don't think we were much good of anything tonight. … It was a lot of things," he explained as to why he thought the Bucs lost. "We have to do better in every facet of offensive football to score points — we're not going to win scoring no points." Despite being annoyed by the final score, Brady did compliment the other team for their hard work. "They are well-coached, have a lot of great players — a lot of veteran players that have played together for a long time. They did a great job," he said after the defeat. Saints player C.J. "Ceedy" Gardner-Johnson poked fun at Brady's sideline display the following day, tweeting, "Hey @Microsoft @surface, can y'all send me a new Surface Tablet? I need to give it to a friend who broke his. Thank you and Merry Christmas." Football fans also got in on the fun, trolling the former University of Michigan quarterback online. "Tom Brady threw more tablets than touchdowns tonight," one user joked. Snoop Dogg, on the other hand, came to Brady's defense, telling NBC commentators on December 19, "I just love being friends with somebody that goes as hard as I do." |
| Alex Rodriguez and Cynthia Scurtis’ Ups and Downs Through the Years Posted: 28 Dec 2021 04:34 PM PST A rocky road. Alex Rodriguez and his ex-wife, Cynthia Scurtis, weren't always able to put on a united front for their daughters. The baseball player met Scurtis at a Miami gym in the late '90s and they struck up a friendship. After dating for several years, they walked down the aisle in 2002. Two years later, more attention was on their relationship as Rodriguez started playing for The New York Yankees. "I'm having fun here in the city – I like it," Scurtis told The New York Post in 2004. "Miami is my home, my family is there, but I love it here." During a joint interview on the Today show that same year, the former psychology teacher told Matt Lauer that she was "flattered" by the attention the media gave Rodriguez for his looks. "He's my husband and if people find him attractive and sexy, great," she said at the time. The twosome went on to welcome daughter Natasha that year. Four years later, Scurtis gave birth to their second daughter, Ella, and their relationship crumbled. The Ohio State graduate filed for divorce in July 2008, citing "emotional abandonment" and "marital misconduct" in the court documents. Reports later surfaced that Scurtis accused Rodriguez of having an inappropriate relationship with Madonna, who had allegedly introduced him to her Kabbalah faith. The "Material Girl" songstress, who was married to Guy Ritchie at the time, denied the rumors in a statement. "I know Alex Rodriguez through Guy Oseary, who manages both of us. I brought my kids to a Yankee game. I am not romantically involved in any way with Alex Rodriguez," she said in 2008. "I have nothing to do with the state of his marriage or what spiritual path he may choose to study." Rodriguez subsequently entered a series of high-profile relationships, dating Kate Hudson, Cameron Diaz, tech CEO Anne Wojcicki and Jennifer Lopez. While he proposed to the "Let's Get Loud" songstress in 2019 after two years together, the twosome called off their nuptials in April 2021. Scurtis, for her part, moved on with Miami-based relator Angel Nicolas and welcomed daughter Camilla in 2016. While it's unclear when they wed, Nicolas started sharing wedding photos in early 2020, commemorating their anniversary that June. "Happy anniversary my love! I don't know where I would be without you, but I do know that I am the happiest I have ever been. You and the girls complete me," he gushed in June 2020 via Instagram. "Love you Rodriguez and Scurtis, meanwhile, made headlines for a child support battle more than a decade after their split. Scroll through for a timeline of their ups and downs:  “In the beginning, it was kind of crazy. He traveled a lot, and I was working and I was also in school getting my graduate degree,” Scurtis recalled to Lauer in 2004 about the early days of her relationship with Rodriguez, whom she met in the late ‘90s. “And so, it was more, I would say, a friendship that developed into a relationship.” Chris Connor/WENN Newscom/Mega  After he popped the question, the twosome wed in 2002. Dave Allocca/Starpix/Shutterstock  The same year the pair moved to New York City amid Rodriguez’s deal with the Yankees, she gave birth to daughter Natasha Alexander on November 18, 2004. Henry Lamb/Photowire/BEI/Shutterstock  Scurtis and Rodriguez welcomed daughter Ella Alexander on April 21, 2008. Courtesy of Alex Rodriguez/Instagram  Less than three months after Scurtis gave birth to Ella, she filed for divorce and their split got messy quick. "The marriage of the parties is irretrievably broken because of the husband's extramarital affairs and other marital misconduct," her divorce petition read, claiming that the MLB star "emotionally abandoned his wife and children." Darron Cummings/AP/Shutterstock  In July 2008, Scurtis’ attorney Earle Lilly claimed to People magazine that Rodriguez’s relationship with Madonna was "an affair of the heart" and not ”sexual infidelity." Amid the reports, which Madonna denied at the time, the athlete’s lawyer said in a statement: "His priorities are to have a future with his children and be a big part of their lives.” Speculation about Scurtis’ relationship with Lenny Kravitz surfaced, but he denied any romantic feelings between the pair. “Cynthia is a friend and is here with the godfather of her baby, who is also Alex’s trainer, his wife and their baby girl,” Kravitz said in the statement at the time. “She came here to escape from everything happening in New York City. I opened my home to her as a friend and I find it extremely hurtful that I am now being referred to as an adulterer.” Despite the drama, the twosome finalized their divorce in 2008: “Cynthia and Alex Rodriguez have amicably resolved their dissolution of marriage proceedings," Rodriguez’s lawyer said in a statement at the time. "They deliberately engaged in a private negotiation. This was and remains a personal family matter for both of them. All of their decisions were based upon and guided by the best interests of their daughters.” Shutterstock (2)  Several years after their split, Rodriguez and Scurtis proved to be on good terms, attending Parent-Teacher Day at Ella’s school in March 2017. The outing came shortly after news of his romance with Lopez broke. Courtesy of Alex Rodriguez/Instagram  Things seemingly took a turn in 2018 amid Rodriguez’s relationship with Lopez after the former spouses reportedly disagreed over child support during mediation. “All I can tell you, there’s been a shift, and I’m not sure what to attribute it to,” Scurtis told The New York Post at the time. “Alex has dated some wonderful women since our divorce, many of whom have had positive relationships with our children. Alex and I have worked well trying to create a stable environment for our daughters and there has never been an issue. Until now.” In a statement to TMZ, Scurtis also fired back at reports that Rodriguez believed she could make a living of her own: ”To ensure that our daughters had a stable upbringing, and given his extensive traveling, Alex requested that I discontinue working and make parenting my primary focus." Through her lawyer, Scurtis added at the time: "I find it terribly disheartening, shocking and disappointing that Alex has resorted to reporting falsehoods. Why he seeks sympathy from the press and public baffles me." Rodriguez never publicly commented on the alleged child support dispute. J Pat Carter/AP/Shutterstock  The blended families put their differences aside for Natasha’s middle school graduation in 2019. Rodriguez shared a snap with Lopez, Scurtis and Nicolas via Instagram for the occasion. “How is my beautiful angel going to be a freshman in High School?! Congrats Tashi, we love you! 👩🏽🎓❤️,” he captioned the snap, which also included his daughter Ella and Lopez’s twins with ex Marc Anthony. Courtesy of Alex Rodriguez/Instagram  Following her split from Rodriguez, Lopez got back together with ex-fiancé Ben Affleck, whom she was previously engaged to from 2002 to 2004. Not long after Bennifer 2.0 took the internet by storm, the baseball commentator snapped a pic with Scurtis. “Cynthia is a world class mommy to our girls … wrapping ice though?!?!?! LOL,” he quipped alongside a post of his ex-wife assisting him with ice on his leg at the gym. The former spouses also posed for a pic with Nicolas. Courtesy of Alex Rodriguez/Instagram  The exes posed for family pictures as they sat down for Thanksgiving dinner in November 2021. "Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃❤️ #Grateful," Rodriguez wrote via Instagram. Courtesy of Alex Rodriguez/Instagram  “Today I am celebrating someone very special in my life,” Rodriguez wrote via Instagram in December 2021 in honor of Scurtis’ 49th birthday. “Someone who continues to make a difference in my daughters’ lives every day and has my eternal respect and admiration. A very happy birthday to you, Cynthia!!” The retired third baseman added: “You’ve always been a wonderful mother and role model to our two incredible daughters. You always put their needs first and have helped shape them into the strong young women they have become. … Here’s to you on your special day, Cynthia. Thank you for giving me the greatest two gifts any man could have. ❤️.” Courtesy of Alex Rodriguez/Instagram |
| Alex Rodriguez Sends Love to 'Wonderful' Ex Cynthia Scurtis on Her Birthday Posted: 28 Dec 2021 04:10 PM PST Woman of the hour! Alex Rodriguez paid tribute to ex-wife Cynthia Scurtis on her 49th birthday — and shared throwback photos from their marriage and beyond. "Today I am celebrating someone very special in my life," the 46-year-old retired athlete wrote via Instagram on Tuesday, December 28. "Someone who continues to make a difference in my daughters' lives every day and has my eternal respect and admiration. A very happy birthday to you, Cynthia!!"  The former New York Yankees player, who was married to Scurtis from 2002 to 2008, gave his her a shout-out for how she’s raised their two daughters, Natasha, 17, and Ella, 13. "You've always been a wonderful mother and role model to our two incredible daughters," Rodriguez continued. "You always put their needs first and have helped shape them into the strong young women they have become." The New York native called himself "extremely lucky" to coparent with Scurtis because of how involved they both are in their girls' lives. "Most people only have a 50-50 split of time with their kids. With us, it feels more like 100-100," he wrote. "Living in close proximity and working together despite busy schedules has allowed both of us to remain integral and active in the development of two young women whose future is limitless. And I have you to thank in large part for that." Rodriguez — who shared photos of the exes with their kids through the years, including moments with the former psychology teacher’s now-husband, Angel Nichols — concluded by describing how grateful he is that Scurtis made him a father. "Here's to you on your special day, Cynthia," he added. "Thank you for giving me the greatest two gifts any man could have. Us Weekly previously reported that Rodriguez and Scurtis spend "a lot of time together" with their daughters, especially after the former baseball player split from Jennifer Lopez in April. "It's like they're one big happy family when they're together," an insider exclusively told Us earlier this month, noting that the former spouses planned to celebrate Christmas as a unit alongside Nichols, with whom Scurtis shares 5-year-old daughter Camilla. Rodriguez has had "more downtime" since calling off his engagement to the Hustlers actress, 52, earlier this year. "[He] genuinely enjoys hanging out with his family," the source said, adding that the retired MLB star is in a "good place" with Scurtis. The blended family, who celebrated Thanksgiving together in November, have become even closer following Rodriguez and Lopez’s breakup. "[Cynthia] wasn't the biggest fan of [J. Lo]," a second insider told Us in June, noting that Natasha and Ella are "happy to see their parents getting along well and getting to be together as a family again." |
| Inside Meghan King's Split From Husband Cuffe Owens: What Went Wrong? Posted: 28 Dec 2021 02:46 PM PST Not the right fit. Meghan King was hopeful about her future with Cuffe Owens after their whirlwind wedding, but the pair simply weren’t on the same page. “They didn’t really get the chance to know each other,” a source exclusively tells Us Weekly after King, 37, confirmed she and the lawyer called it quits. “She was hoping for this fairy-tale life with him, but it was far from it.” The twosome tied the knot in October after three weeks of dating. Before their split, the duo faced obstacles “that ultimately put strain on the marriage,” the insider notes. “She wasn’t ready to move her whole life back to California after she spent some time getting settled into Missouri,” the source says of the former reality star, who shares daughter Aspen, 5, and twin sons Hart and Hayes, 3, with ex-husband Jim Edmonds. “The kids and her ex are based in St. Louis.” King “was hoping” Owens would consider relocating to join her in the Midwest, but President Joe Biden‘s nephew planned to stay in California. Weeks after crossing paths with Owens on the dating app Raya, the former Real Housewives of Orange County star was convinced she’d found The One, telling Brides in October that “Cuffe was booked and packed for a flight to St. Louis” within days of their first conversation. “We didn’t leave each other’s side for weeks,” she gushed at the time. However, the marriage wasn’t meant to be. King announced via Instagram Stories on Monday, December 27, that she and Owens were over, shortly before she removed “wife” from her social media bio. “I am rattled. This situation is profoundly devastating,” the reality TV alum wrote. “This is obviously not what I imagined when I made my vows — and I’m shocked and saddened by the way things turned out. I am moving forward with my children as we privately process our pain and begin to let go of shattered dreams.” She concluded: “At this time I ask for your grace and gentle kindness as I navigate this labyrinth of grief with my family.” Following her split, King told Us, “We spent every day together. There was no time apart since we met.” While Owens’ last name is no longer part of King’s social media presence, she didn’t wipe her wedding photos from her feed. “We just knew,” the “Intimate Knowledge” podcast host captioned an October post from the low-key ceremony. At the time, Edmonds, 52, told the Daily Mail that his ex-wife gave him a call before she walked down the aisle. “It was the first I heard anything about it. I thought it was a joke – they’d been dating for about four weeks!” the former MLB player said. “I wondered, ‘Is she pregnant?’ But is it even possible to know that just four weeks after the first date? … Really I have no emotion on her wedding one way or another. It’s like a stranger getting married. I have no connection to her.” The retired center fielder split from King in October 2019 after five years of marriage. He has since moved on with Kortnie O’Connor. Us confirmed in August that the duo got engaged after more than one year together. With reporting by Diana Cooper |
| Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Family Members: A Comprehensive Guide Posted: 28 Dec 2021 02:07 PM PST They'll be back! Since Arnold Schwarzenegger burst on the scene in the 1980s, his family has gone on to become one of the most successful — and recognizable — clans in Hollywood. Three of the Terminator star's five children have followed in his footsteps and made names for themselves in the entertainment industry: Katherine Schwarzenegger, a self-help and children's book author; Christina Schwarzenegger, an up-and-coming producer; and Patrick Schwarzenegger, an actor and model. Maria Shriver, who was married to Arnold for 25 years, is famous in her own right too. After volunteering for her father Sargent Shriver's 1972 vice presidential campaign, the niece of the late President John F. Kennedy became a broadcast journalist. With Emmy and Peabody Awards under her belt, she has coanchored shows including Sunday Today, NBC Nightly News and Dateline in addition to covering the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. Arnold and Maria are also the parents of Christopher Schwarzenegger. Additionally, the former California governor has a third son, Joseph Baena, whom he shares with the family's former housekeeper Mildred "Patty" Baena. Their affair prompted the journalist to file for divorce from the Twins actor in July 2011. Us Weekly confirmed in December 2021 that the proceedings were finalized. Arnold opened up about his well-known family during a 2015 appearance on The Howard Stern Show, saying his five children "just do their own thing." And while many of them have chosen to pursue careers in the public eye, the patriarch promised to give them two thumbs-up regardless. "I made it very clear to my kids: I don't care if they're a plumber, if they're a writer or if they're a teacher," he said on the SiriusXM talk show at the time. "Whatever they want to do, [I will support them], as long as they're passionate." Scroll down to see a comprehensive guide to the actor's family!  The Austria native started bodybuilding as a teenager and went on to become an accomplished powerlifter and seven-time Mr. Olympia winner. He broke through in the film industry with 1982’s Conan the Barbarian and later starred in the Terminator movies, Commando, Predator and True Lies. He served two terms as the 38th governor of California, from 2003 to 2011. Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Chicago native began her broadcast journalism career in the 1980s. She requested to be relieved of her duties at NBC News when she became the first lady of California in 2003 but resumed working with the network 10 years later. She has also been an advocate for people with disabilities as a member of the Special Olympics board. In addition, Maria is the founder of the Shriver Report nonprofit organization and executive producer of the HBO docuseries The Alzheimer’s Project. Bei/Shutterstock  The University of Southern California graduate has written four books: Rock What You’ve Got (2010), I Just Graduated … Now What? (2014), Maverick and Me (2017) and The Gift of Forgiveness (2020). She married actor Chris Pratt in 2018 and welcomed their first child together, a daughter named Lyla, in 2020. Katherine started BDA Baby, an Instagram Live series where she interviews moms and experts about life before, during and after having a child, in 2021. MediaPunch/Shutterstock  The Georgetown University graduate executive produced the 2018 Netflix documentary Take Your Pills, which focuses on college students who are addicted to Adderall. She was previously an assistant editor at Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop. People Picture/Willi Schneider/Shutterstock  The USC Marshall School of Business graduate made his movie debut with a small role in 2006’s The Benchwarmers and started to pick up more acting gigs in college. He has appeared in Grown Ups 2 (2013), Midnight Sun (2018) and Daniel Isn’t Real (2019) in addition to modeling for brands including Ralph Lauren and Armani. Stewart Cook/Shutterstock  Arnold and Maria’s youngest son has managed to largely avoid the spotlight. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2020. Jim Smeal/Shutterstock  Arnold’s son with Patty graduated from Pepperdine University in 2019 and now works as an executive assistant at the California-based real estate agency ARIA Properties. He is an avid bodybuilder like his dad. Courtesy of Joseph Baena/Instagram  Arnold’s son-in-law is best known for his roles in Everwood, Parks and Recreation, Jurassic World and Marvel movies including Guardians of the Galaxy and Avengers: Endgame. Prior to Katherine, he was married to actress Anna Faris from 2009 to 2018. The exes share son Jack. MediaPunch/Shutterstock  Arnold’s nephew is a well-known attorney and investor in Los Angeles. He served as an advisor to his uncle when Arnold hosted The New Celebrity Apprentice. Patrick has four children with wife Bliss Ellis. Mediapunch/Shutterstock |
| 10 Celebrity Couples Who Had the Longest Divorces Posted: 28 Dec 2021 02:04 PM PST Getting messy! Celebrity divorces aren't as glamorous as their Hollywood beginnings, and some last almost as long as the marriages themselves. Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger, for example, were separated for 10 years before finalizing their divorce in December 2021. The couple split after the Kindergarten Cop actor admitted to fathering a child with their housekeeper Mildred Baena while they were married. “I understand and deserve the feelings of anger and disappointment among my friends and family,” the actor said in a statement after calling it quits on the 25-year marriage. “There are no excuses and I take full responsibility for the hurt I have caused. I have apologized to Maria, my children and my family. I am truly sorry.” Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have been legally single since April 2019 but have yet to agree on a custody arrangement for their six children, Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh and twins Knox and Vivienne, following their initial 2016 split. In March 2021, the Wanted actress accused Pitt of domestic violence amid their years-long divorce battle. A source exclusively told Us Weekly at the time that Jolie was "weaponizing their children in a last-ditch effort to gain a favorable outcome that will allow her to move the kids out of Los Angeles at her whim, without Brad's approval or knowledge." The insider added: "This process had taken a toll on Brad, and he has taken accountability for his role in the breakdown of the marriage." While the source assured Us that Pitt "never" laid a hand on any of the children or his estranged wife, he feared the filing would sway custody in the actress' favor. "The kids have had endured so much trauma and this is just piling it on, but it's out of Brad's control," the insider said. "The time for compromise is over. He is done and won't be manipulated by her ever again." Eight years after separating from her husband, Bethenny Frankel finalized her divorce from Jason Hoppy in January 2021. Hours after news broke in March 2021 of her divorce being complete, the Skinnygirl founder celebrated getting engagement to Paul Bernon. The couple had sparked engaged speculation earlier that month when Frankel was spotted with a giant diamond ring on her left hand while soaking up some sun on the beach in Florida. Celebrity duos including Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck and Amy Poehler and Will Arnett also had prolonged separations lasting three and four years, respectively from split to legally single. Scroll down to relive the longest divorces in Hollywood.  Us confirmed in July 2011 that Shriver filed for divorce from her husband of 25 years after Schwarzenegger admitted to cheating on his wife more than 10 years prior with their housekeeper Mildred Baena. The couple announced their separation in May 2011 after the Terminator actor confessed to fathering a child with Baena during their affair. Shriver and Schwarzenegger, who share four children, Katherine, Christina, Patrick and Christopher, finalized their divorce in December 2021. Shutterstock  More than eight years after their split, the Real Housewives of New York City alum and her ex-husband finalized their divorce in January 2021. Us confirmed at the time that a judge signed off on the former couple’s divorce judgement. The former Bravo star announced the pair’s separation in December 2012 after two years of marriage. They share daughter Bryn. Shutterstock  Elvira filed for divorce from the Dukes of Hazzard actor in December 2014 after 21 years of marriage, but it wasn’t until August 2019 that a judge signed off on the divorce. Ahead of finalizing their legal separation, John had a wedding ceremony with his longtime girlfriend, Alicia Allain, in July 2019 in front of friends and loved ones. Their wedding came one year after John was sentenced to three days in jail in June 2018 for failure to pay more than $150,000 in owed alimony payments to his estranged wife. Shutterstock  The Once Upon a Time in Hollywood actor and the Tomb Raider actress separated in September 2016 after two years of marriage. Although they were declared legally single in April 2019, their divorce has not been finalized. The duo are working on coming to an agreement regarding custody of their six children. A source exclusively told Us in September 2020 that Pitt was seeking “50/50 physical and legal custody of the kids.” Two months later, he was able to spend Christmas Day with his youngest three, Shiloh, Knox and Vivienne, after they spent the night with him on Christmas Eve. Three months later, the pair’s divorce turned dark once again when Jolie filed court documents regarding incidents of alleged domestic violence involving the actor. The filing stated that both the Maleficent actress and her children are willing to offer “proof and authority in support” of their claims against the Fight Club star. Jolie agreed to provide testimony herself, along with the “testimony of minor children.” A source told Us at the time that Jolie has used the pair’s children to “hurt” Pitt in the past. Amanda Schwab/Starpix/Shutterstock  The Grey’s Anatomy star had a lengthy legal battle with Drake-Lee following their initial split in April 2017. The actor was married to the real estate broker for more than four years before they decided to go their separate ways. In September 2019, the pair reached an agreement that awarded both parents joint legal and physical custody of their daughter Sadie and son Maceo. The settlement stated that Williams must pay $40,000 per month in child support but would keep what he earned from the ABC series since they split. He also was not responsible for spousal support after settling two outstanding payments from 2019. In October 2020, a judge signed off on the settlement and deemed them legally single as of August of that year. RAMEY PHOTO/MEGA (2)  The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star filed for divorce from the NBA star in December 2013 after four years of marriage. Kardashian later withdrew the papers when Odom suffered a near-fatal overdose in October 2015. At the time, the Revenge Looks Better Naked author served as her estranged husband’s caretaker. Once he was better, Kardashian filed for divorce a second time in May 2016. Their divorce was finalized seven months later, with both parties waving spousal support. Shutterstock  The Pretty Woman star split from Lowell in September 2013 after 11 years of marriage. The duo, who share son Homer, resolved custody issues early on, but didn’t finalized their legal separation until October 2016. Gere moved on with Alejandra Silva, whom he married in April 2018. The pair welcomed their first child, son Alexander, in February 2019. Shutterstock  Anthony filed for divorce from the Hustlers actress in April 2012 after they separated in July 2011. The exes, who share twins Emme and Max, finalized their divorce two years later in June 2014. The “Jenny From the Block” singer was awarded primary custody of the kids. Shutterstock  Us exclusively broke the news in September 2012 that the Parks and Recreation alum and the LEGO Movie star were separating after nine years of marriage. Nearly two years later, Arnett, who share sons Archie and Abel with Poehler, filed for divorce in April 2014. Their divorce was finalized two years later in July 2016. Shutterstock  Affleck and Garner announced in a joint statement in June 2015 that they were calling it quits on their 10-year marriage. They both filed for divorce nearly two years later in April 2017. A year later, the Argo star and the 13 Going on 30 actress finalized the details of their divorce, agreeing to joint custody of their three children, Violet, Seraphina and Samuel, in October 2018. A month later, a judge officially signed off on the divorce, making them both legally single. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/Shutterstock |
| Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver Finalize Divorce 10 Years Post-Split Posted: 28 Dec 2021 01:55 PM PST The ultimate Christmas present? Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver are officially divorced, Us Weekly can confirm. The Terminator star, 74, and the I've Been Thinking author, 66, finalized their legal separation on Tuesday, December 28, one decade after Shriver initially filed for divorce following Schwarzenegger's cheating scandal. The Kindergarten Cop actor married Shriver in 1986 after meeting at a tennis event nine years prior. The duo welcomed four children — Katherine Schwarzenegger, Christina Schwarzenegger, Patrick Schwarzenegger and Christopher Schwarzenegger — between 1989 and 1997. The journalist stood by Arnold's side as he served as the governor of California for two terms from 2003 to 2011 — but they hit a bump in the road after 25 years together when the Austria native revealed he'd been unfaithful years prior. News broke in May 2011 that Arnold had an affair with the family's former housekeeper, Mildred "Patty Baena, in 1997 and fathered a child, son Joseph Baena. “I understand and deserve the feelings of anger and disappointment among my friends and family,” the Jingle All the Way actor said in a statement, announcing that he and Shriver separated in the wake of the scandal. “There are no excuses and I take full responsibility for the hurt I have caused. I have apologized to Maria, my children and my family. I am truly sorry.” The Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement founder, for her part, released a statement of her own, saying, "This is a painful and heartbreaking time. As a mother, my concern is for the children. I ask for compassion, respect and privacy as my children and I try to rebuild our lives and heal." Shriver filed for divorce in July of that year. Us confirmed at the time that the Chicago native was seeking joint legal and physical custody of the pair's then-minor children, Patrick and Christopher. Eunice Kennedy Shriver's daughter cited "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for separating after more than two decades together. She also asked for Arnold to pay her attorney's fees and spousal support, according to court documents obtained by Us. The Predator actor spoke out about the affair in November 2017, telling Fox News that it was a "major, major screw-up" on his part. Despite not being legally divorce until this month, the exes have seemingly moved forward with their lives and continue to coparent their four children. In fact, the former couple have embraced being grandparents to Katherine's 16-month-old daughter, Lyla, who she shares with husband Chris Pratt. "They really love [being grandparents]," the Gift of Forgiveness author, 32, exclusively told Us in December 2020. "It's such a great and cool new role for both of them to be able to experience. Also, for me as their daughter to watch them in this new role is such a beautiful thing." Arnold and Shriver are going to be grandparents for a second time in 2022, with Katherine and Pratt, 42, announcing earlier this month that they are expecting baby No. 2. The Guardians of the Galaxy star is also father of son Jack, 9, whom he shares with ex-wife Anna Faris. |
| Halle Berry Jokes About Being Mistaken for Little Mermaid's Halle Bailey Posted: 28 Dec 2021 01:47 PM PST Mermaid love! Halle Berry had the perfect reaction after a fan mistook her for Disney's newest princess Halle Bailey. The Catwoman star, 55, was recently tagged in a fan appreciation post about Bailey, 21, and her upcoming role as Ariel in the live-action version of The Little Mermaid — but she didn't mind the mix up. "Can't wait to see you under da sea," a Twitter user wrote, adding a mermaid emoji. Berry was quick to clear up the accidental tag, replying on Monday, December 27, "… wrong Halle lol." The Oscar winner added, "I can't wait to see her too though!"  While most of Berry's fans were aware of the name mishap, some jumped on the idea of having the Ohio native as a part of the underwater story line. "Both @halleberry & @HalleBailey in the new #TheLittleMermaid movie would be so #iconic," one user replied to Berry's correction tweet. Another fan praised the Die Another Day actress for getting mistaken for a younger celebrity, writing, "Gotta love being confused with someone 30+ years younger than you, though! Says a lot about how gracefully you have aged!" This isn't the first time that fans have been confused by the similar names of Berry and Bailey. When Disney first announced that the Grown-ish star would be playing Ariel, it threw some people for a loop as they misread the last name. “Legit spent an hour trying to figure out why Disney cast Halle Berry as The Little Mermaid,” one person wrote at the time. “Then I realized it was Halle Bailey. I can’t be the only one…” Another fan tweeted, “So, Halle Bailey is gonna be the Little Mermaid and that’s fine because I just googled her and it turns out, she’s not Halle Berry, who I thought was gonna be in The Little Mermaid … all day long, seriously.” In addition to people getting Bailey and Berry mixed up, the Chloe X Halle singer received some backlash for her casting, as the 1989 animated character was white with red hair, while the Georgia native is Black. Jodi Benson, who voiced Ariel in the original Disney film, however, showed support for Bailey. "I think that the spirit of a character is what really matters. What you bring to the table in a character as far as their heart, and their spirit, is what really counts," Benson explained at Florida Supercon in July 2019 per Just Jared. "And no matter what we look like on the outside, no matter our race, our nation, the color of our skin, our dialect, whether I'm tall or thin, whether I'm overweight or underweight, or my hair is whatever color, we really need to tell the story." Bailey, for her part, expressed her excitement over landing the iconic role in July 2019, tweeting, "Dream come true… Haters aside, Berry has always been in Bailey's corner — and not just because they have the same first name. Shortly after news broke of the actress' casting in The Little Mermaid, the Monster's Ball actress sang Bailey's praises on Twitter. "In case you needed a reminder … Halles get it DONE," the John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum star wrote in July 2019. "Congratulations on this amazing opportunity, we can't wait to see what you do!" The Last Holiday actress replied, "This means the world. happy to share names with you. Love you lots." The Little Mermaid is set to hit theaters on May 26, 2023. |
| Stars Who Love a Winter Wonderland Posted: 28 Dec 2021 01:35 PM PST Stars on the slopes! Celebrities are getting into the winter spirit by heading to the mountains and channeling their inner snow bunny. Some of your favorite celebs have traveled north for the winter in order to hit the ski slopes, try their hand at snowboarding or curl up by the fire in a mountain cabin. Whether they are getting in on the snow-filled fun alone or bringing their families, stars are all in on cold weather getaways. The Vampire Diaries alum Candice Accola gathered her husband, Joe King, their daughter, Florence, and King's daughters, Ava and Elise, for a trip to Devil's Thumb Ranch in Colorado for a white 2019 Christmas. Their vacation was full of frolicking in the snow, going on a horse-drawn sleigh and skiing. Ashlee Simpson and husband Evan Ross took their family to Aspen, Colorado, for the holidays in December 2019, and met up with Ross' extended family, including his sister Black-ish star Tracee Ellis Ross. They even coordinated their pajamas in between snow activities. Kelly Ripa and husband Mark Consuelos had a parents' getaway afternoon, which centered around skiing together, ahead of their Christmas celebrations in December 2019. Comedian Chelsea Handler got in some serious aunt time with all of her nieces and nephews, as well as her siblings, during the 2019 holiday season in Whistler, Canada. "Having the time of my life on this mountain, thanks to the sage guidance of my two ski guides," Handler captioned a series of photos while skiing on December 27. Rebel Wilson took skiing lessons in December 2020 after playing snow polo while in Aspen, Colorado. “I'm classed as a 'cautious' skier … I guess that's a nice way of saying I'm pretty s–t Other snow bunnies shredding the mountains all over the world include actresses Jennie Garth and Kaitlyn Dever. Scroll through the gallery below to see which stars and their families are taking advantage of the winter months and snowy weather.  The Uncommon James founder took her kids sons Camden, Jaxon, and daughter Saylor, on a ski adventure in December 2021. Courtesy of Kristin Cavallari/Instagram  The Die Hard actor and his wife, Emma Heming, took their daughters to get ski lessons in December 2021. Courtesy of Emma Heming Willis/Instagram  The Dancing With the Stars pro enjoyed a winter escape with son, Leo, in December 2021. Courtesy of Witney Carson/Instagram  The Hills: New Beginnings star enjoyed a getaway to Montana with boyfriend Kristopher Brock and their son, Rowan, in November 2021. The trip marked their baby boy’s first snow. Courtesy of Kaitlynn Carter/Instagram  “She got back on the board,” the actress captioned an Instagram photo of herself in full snowboarding gear in March 2021, three months after she gave birth to son Rhodes with boyfriend Garrett Hedlund in December 2020. Courtesy Emma Roberts/Instagram  Handler enjoyed a bag lunch during a ski break in March 2021. “I am one with the mountain,” she wrote via Instagram. “And Mountain Women eat carbs. I eat sandwiches now.” Courtesy Chelsea Handler/Instagram  The Degrassi alum spun “into a new (better) year” on an ice rink in Montana in a December 2020, Boomerang video that she uploaded to Instagram. Courtesy of Nina Dobrev/Instagram  The dancer showed off her “new whip” during a snowy outing in December 2020. Courtesy of Julianne Hough/Instagram  The KKW Beauty founder embraced “FREEZN SZN” in a December 2020, Instagram photo from her family’s Lake Tahoe trip. Courtesy of Kim Kardashian/Instagram  The Everwood alum announced via Instagram in December 2020, that she was “putting down some roots back home” in Canada. “Our sweet girl is loving it,” she captioned a snowy photo with her dog. Courtesy of Emily VanCamp/Instagram  The Pitch Perfect costars learned to ski while vacationing in Aspen, Colorado, in December 2020. “Truly never thought I’d ever get on a pair of skis, let alone start to feel comfortable,” Jakle captioned a series of photos from the slopes. “I’m so grateful for friends who encourage me to try new things and cheer me on!❤️.” Courtesy of Kelley Jakle/Instagram  The makeup mogul kicked off the holiday season by heading to the mountains in December 2020. Jenner took her daughter, Stormi, with her to see the snow and experience a little winter magic. Courtesy of Kylie Jenner/Instagram  The “Homecoming Queen” singer celebrated seeing “real snow” by posing for a funny pic at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Wyoming in February 2020. “Played a show, learned to ski, and just soaked in the view and fresh air the last few days. so lovely. 🤍,” Ballerini captioned one of her snow-filled snaps. Courtesy of Kelsea Ballerini/Instagram  “So happy to be back in Whistler 🏂,” David Beckham wrote alongside a photo with his squad on the slopes in Canada in February 2020. “♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ Love U all x.” Courtesy of David Beckham/Instagram  “Weekend ski bunnies 🎿,” The Morning Show actress wrote via Instagram in February 2020, on a snow selfie with her look-alike daughter Ava. Courtesy of Reese Witherspoon/Instagram  The Very Cavallari star and then-husband Jay Cutler jetted off to Aspen in February 2020 to enjoy the snow. “Dumb and Dumber,” she wrote via Instagram on a photo of her and Cutler smooching on the slopes. Courtesy of Kristin Cavallari/Instagram  “What a magical day,” the 7th Heaven alum wrote via Instagram in January 2020, alongside a series of photos with her husband, Michael Cameron, and their two children, Kenzie and Hutton. The actress called the trip to Canada “something we will never forget” after they skated on the Rideau Canal in Ottawa. Courtesy of Beverley Mitchell/Instagram  The Chicago P.D. alum started off 2020 in the mountains with friends, including Aaron Paul and his wife, Lauren Paul. “Started off the new year in my version of a place of worship,” the actress wrote on her Instagram Story in January, alongside photos of herself in a remote winter wonderland, riding snow mobiles and soaking in a hot spring. Courtesy of Sophia Bush/Instagram  The "Irresistible" singer showed off her curves in her winter gear during a family ski trip in Aspen, Colorado. "Skiing with the kiddos today. This is as far as I got..." Simpson captioned the snowy black-and-white Instagram post in December 2019. Courtesy Jessica Simpson/Instagram  The Grease Live! star headed to Switzerland after the holidays in December 2019 and couldn’t help but spam her Instagram feed with winter wonderland snaps. Courtesy of Vanessa Hudgens/Instagram  The Blue Crush actress headed out of Los Angeles for a quick snow escape in December 2019. Courtesy of Kate Bosworth/Instagram  “This place is honestly the most scenic place in the world and the snow polo is the 💣 ❄️,” the Pitch Perfect star captioned a fun winter photo while on vacation in Aspen, Colorado, in December 2019. Courtesy of Rebel Wilson/Instagram  “Name a more iconic duo. I’ll wait. ⛷,” the Terminator star wrote via Instagram in December 2019, when posing with Clint Eastwood on the ski slopes. Courtesy of Arnold Scwarzenegger/Instagram  The Little Market cofounder took her kids to the mountains in December 2019, to find snowand build their first snowman. Courtesy of Lauren Conrad/Instagram  The Originals alum took in all that the Colorado winterscape had to offer, including skiing in her "happy place," before the new year in 2019 alongside her family. Courtesy of Candice King/Instagram  The “Pieces of Me” singer made sure to take a selfie with her husband in between their mountain activities in December 2019. Courtesy of Ashlee Simpson/Instagram  “This group of ladies (plus @dirvla 🤣) conquered @aspensnowmass mountain!⛷🏂🌲❄️,” the Beverly Hills, 90210 alum captioned a group shot in Aspen, Colorado, in December 2019. “Literally... blood sweat and tears 🤦🏼♀️ #ski #family #colorado #cousins #snow #grateful #holidayseason.” Courtesy of Jenni Garth/Instagram  The former Chelsea Lately host was all smiles while skiing in Canada. “New studies show skiers have a lower risk of depression and dementia,” she captioned photos on Instagram in December 2019. “Thank you, Canada for your slopes and your mellow yellow weed. I’m digging it. #ShredCity.” Courtesy of Chelsea Handler/Instagram  “Naught and Nice,” Ripa captioned a selfie on the ski lift with her husband of over two decades on Christmas Eve in 2019. Courtesy of Kelly Ripa/Instagram  The Booksmart star celebrated the opening of Chanel’s newest boutique in Aspen by taking part in festive winter activities in December 2019. Courtesy of Kaitlyn Dever/Instagram  The “All I Want for Christmas Is You” singer looked like she was filming a music video on her trip to the mountains for the holidays in 2019. Courtesy of Mariah Carey/Instagram  The Little star strutted her stuff and rocked numerous fashionable winter ensembles while vacationing with her family in Colorado in 2019. Courtesy of Tracee Ellis Ross/Instagram |
| Shahs' GG Tells Lala Kent to ‘Stop Complaining’ After Randall Emmett Split Posted: 28 Dec 2021 01:08 PM PST  Lala Kent has candidly discussed her decision to end her engagement to Randall Emmett — a choice that fellow Bravo star GG Gharachedaghi has now called into question. Gharachedaghi, 40, responded to Kent, 31, following her interview with Page Six, writing on the outlet’s social media on Tuesday, December 28, "If someone (Randall) is being their authentic-self and it’s all being referred to as ‘red flags’, why does the person (Lala) wait until they’ve experienced so many of these ‘red flags’ before they walk away?” The Shahs of Sunset star advised Kent to “walk away and stop complaining” unless she is ready to “take accountability for choosing to stay” with Emmett, 50. Gharachedaghi also noted that she didn’t find it “cute” that the Vanderpump Rules star was calling out the father of Kent’s 9-month-old daughter, Ocean, so publicly. The entrepreneur’s comments came in response to Kent claiming that she had “proof” of Emmett’s infidelity after he was photographed with two women in Nashville in October. Looking back at it now, the Give Them Lala author revealed how she felt like she was in a relationship “based on nothing but lies." "There are so many times where people are sending me messages about what I'm choosing to share. And for me, I want my daughter to understand what a healthy, respectable man looks like," Kent explained during an interview with Page Six on Tuesday. "That is my job as her mother, to create that for her, so when she goes out and it's time for her to find a partner, or it's time for her to raise a son, that she knows what values a man should possess." After going public with their relationship in 2018, Kent and Emmett announced their engagement that same year. The duo welcomed their daughter, Ocean, in March and seven months later, the Utah native sparked breakup speculation. Us Weekly confirmed in November that the actress and the film producer called it quits after Kent erased all traces of their relationship from her social media one month prior. “Randall did not want to split but it was Lala’s decision. The trust is gone,” an insider exclusively shared with Us at the time. “He’s been trying to win her back. … For now, she’s not wearing her ring and she’s truly focused on her daughter and her projects. She’s trying to keep everything private.” Since the split, Kent has addressed hearing others come out with stories about how they knew that Emmett was unfaithful. “I wish that somebody would have come to me and said, I’m getting DMs about your person. No one voiced any concern for me and my relationship,” the beauty mogul emotionally said during an episode of the “Not Skinny But Not Fat” podcast earlier this month. “James [Kennedy] and [Tom] Sandoval both expressed that they knew things. As time passes, I have a lot of people that are telling me things. Everyone wants to say, ‘It’s not your business.’ How would you feel? I would give everything to turn back the clock and have someone tell me something.” The Row actress referred to the cheating allegations as a “mindf–k,” noting, “I think I ignored a lot of things that I probably shouldn’t have, but I think I ignored them because. He’s good at what he does.” Kent detailed feeling as if Emmett wasn’t as committed when it came to their relationship. “I was not sending inappropriate text messages. I was like in it. I went straight to him. If I was ever feeling unhappy, I was willing to do couple’s therapy. I started going to therapy on my own,” she added. “Like I was doing anything I possibly could to make sure that he and I would stand the test of time. To feel like I was doing all of that really for nothing. I mean, I look back on these years with him and I can’t remember any of it.” Emmett, for his part, has yet to publicly comment on the split. |
| Wait, Did Chrishell Stause Diss Ex Jason Oppenheim About Not Wanting Kids? Posted: 28 Dec 2021 12:48 PM PST  Not holding back! Chrishell Stause seemingly threw shade at ex-boyfriend Jason Oppenheim after they split over their different visions for the future. The Kentucky native, 40, appeared to take a playful jab at her breakup while posing in a bikini during a getaway to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. “Well these eggs aren’t going to fertilize themselves Her Selling Sunset costars were quick to react to the not-so-cryptic caption, with Amanza Smith leaving a string of laughing emojis in the comments. Newcomer Emma Hernan, who is on the trip with Stause, wrote, “DAMN GIRL YOU SO HOT I JUST GOT A SUNBURN LOOKING AT MY PHONE  Stause and Jason, 44, went public with their romance over the summer while on vacation with fellow Oppenheim Group colleagues in Europe. Earlier this month, Us Weekly confirmed that the pair called it quits. The real estate broker later revealed that he and the former soap opera actress disagreed about wanting to start a family. “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 wrote in an Instagram statement on December 21, noting that he and the Dancing With the Stars alum “have different wants” for their futures. Stause shared a similar statement of her own, telling her social media followers that she’s “choosing to see [the relationship] as a success” despite her breakup. “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,” she explained in a lengthy Instagram post last week. “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. … I very much hope to one day have a family and decisions I make at this point are with that goal in mind.” The Netflix star, who finalized her divorce from Justin Hartley earlier this year, concluded: “And thank you Jason for the most incredible relationship and for consistently being honest with me even when it hurts.” News of the split “was definitely a surprise” to the duo’s friends and costars, a source exclusively told Us. “Those who have hung around them actually thought they were headed for marriage, not a split. They seemed like a couple that was going to get married — they had great chemistry, they cared and loved each other,” the insider added. However, Stause’s desire to raise children comes as less of a shock. The Under Construction author has been vocal over the years about wanting to be a mom and recently opened up about making the choice to freeze her eggs. “[Now] I don’t have to have that stress,” she exclusively told Us in July. “Right now, [motherhood] just not on my mind. I love that it’s there whenever I’m ready.” |
| Best Celebrity Memoirs of 2021: Hannah Brown, Gabrielle Union and More Posted: 28 Dec 2021 12:46 PM PST Bombshells for days. Hannah Brown, Will Smith, Katie Couric and more celebrities wrote memoirs in 2021 — and they weren’t afraid to share some of their deepest truths. The former Bachelorette opened up about her time on the dating show in November’s God Bless This Mess: Learning to Live and Love Through Life's Best (and Worst) Moments, but she also wrote about family tragedy and her childhood. "My life has been shared very openly [and] vulnerably through a lens of a television show. It's always been for entertainment," the former Miss Alabama exclusively told Us Weekly ahead of the book's release. "And while a lot of that was my real life, there's a lot of parts that fall through the cracks [and] that are filtered out. Instead of it being told through a funnel of other people, I really wanted to take the time and be able to share my story my way and the most authentic way." In the book, the Bachelor Nation alum revealed that her aunt LeeLee and two young cousins were brutally murdered when Brown was just 6 years old. The Alabama native decided to share the tragedy after speaking to a therapist who suggested that writing about the incident would help her process it. “It was kind of, like, an assignment she gave me,” Brown explained to Us. “That was really hard because there was obviously a lot of emotions there. But on the other side of that, it was really healing.” Earlier in the year, Couric detailed the aftermath of her former colleague Matt Lauer‘s firing from the Today show in November 2017. "I know Matt thinks I betrayed him, and that makes me sad," she wrote in her October memoir, Going There. "But he betrayed me too by how he behaved behind closed doors at the show we both cared about so much." While promoting the book, the Virginia native said that she and the disgraced anchor have “no relationship” anymore. "The side of Matt I knew was the side of Matt I think you all knew. He was kind, generous, considerate, a good colleague," she recalled during an appearance on the Today show. “I think what I realized is that there was a side of Matt I never really knew. I tried to understand why he behaved the way he did, and why he was so reckless, and callous, and honestly abusive to other women." Keep scrolling for a look back at the best celebrity memoirs of 2021:  Among the many Bachelor-related revelations in Brown's book was her claim that she and Peter Weber secretly slept together in February 2020 while his season of The Bachelor was airing. The pilot later confirmed the hookup, saying that it happened after an engagement party for Dylan Barbour and Hannah Godwin. “We spent the night with each other, and that was it,” he said during a November episode of his "Bachelors in the City" podcast. “That was the last time that I saw her physically,” he noted. Broadimage/Shutterstock  In July, the Bachelorette alum released his memoir, You Deserve Better: What Life Has Taught Me About Love, Relationships, and Becoming Your Best Self. The model revealed that he lost his virginity to his first girlfriend during his freshman year of high school. "Once I found out what sex was — once I discovered for myself that it was fun — I wanted to do it all the time. Hooking up was a huge thing at my high school,” he wrote. “Without parents teaching us something different, we didn’t know better; we saw these things modeled on TV or in movies, and we thought that was just what you did. For a long time, I thought that was what being a boy was all about." y Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock  In her November book of essays, the supermodel claimed that Robin Thicke groped her during the shoot for his 2013 "Blurred Lines" music video. (The Masked Singer judge has not publicly commented on the allegations.) "I didn’t react — not really, not like I should have," she wrote of the alleged incident. "Neither did any of the other women. Despite how many of us were there and how safe I’d felt in their presence, we were in no position to hold Robin Thicke accountable on the set of his music video. We were working for him, after all. We paused awkwardly, and then we continued shooting." In other chapters of the book, Ratajkowski explained how the "Blurred Lines" video changed her career despite what happened on set and detailed how her role in the film Gone Girl became a mixed blessing. J. Lingo/Shutterstock  The Oscar nominee shared plenty of tidbits from her Hollywood career in her March memoir, claiming that she paid Leonardo DiCaprio's salary for 1995's The Quick and the Dead because the studio didn't want to hire him. Writing about her infamous leg-crossing scene in 1992's Basic Instinct, the actress said that she slapped director Paul Verhoeven "across the face" after she saw it for the first time. "I thought and thought and I chose to allow this scene in the film," she added. "Why? Because it was correct for the film and for the character; and because, after all, I did it." Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock  Cowritten with Mark Manson, the Ali actor's November memoir detailed, among other things, his marriage to Jada Pinkett Smith. The "Summertime" singer revealed that his wife initially wasn't thrilled about the idea of marriage before their December 1997 nuptials. "Jada had no illusion that love and family would be an easy endeavor; that was another reason she hated traditional wedding ceremonies," he wrote. "She thought that the fluffiness and the pageantry of a classing wedding ceremony was flawed symbolism and give a false sense of the true gravity of the undertaking." Matt Baron/Shutterstock  In addition to sharing details from her professional life, Couric wrote candidly about her first marriage to Jay Monahan in Going There. After she became a permanent coanchor on Today in 1991, she said that the gig "took up residence in [her] marriage like an overbearing houseguest.” After the couple welcomed daughters Ellie and Carrie in July 1991 and January 1996, respectively, the attorney died of colorectal cancer in January 1998 at age 42. Jason Mendez/StarPix for HBOmax/Shutterstock  Released just two days before Tyson's death in January at age 96, Just as I Am included stories from the icon's early days in Hollywood and anecdotes from her brief, tumultuous marriage to Miles Davis. In one chapter, the Emmy winner revealed that she once hung up on former President Barack Obama, believing his phone call to be from someone attempting to prank her. (He was calling to tell her that she would be receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom.) Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  In her August book, the Real Housewives of New York City alum wrote about her childhood in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, her marriages and her early days in NYC. She didn't, however, delve too much into the drama of her time on RHONY. "I didn't want the book to be about that," she told Entertainment Weekly ahead of the memoir's release. "I think, in that process, you have to be willing to let it play its way out, and I didn't want the book to become my side of my story. I wanted it to be my overall experience on the show." Andy Kropa/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Real Housewives of New Jersey star released her first book, Caviar Dreams, Tuna Fish Budget: How to Survive in Business and Life, in April. In the memoir, the Bravo personality revealed that she had an affair with Foreigner lead singer Kelly Hansen before her 2013 divorce from Jan Josephs. “He’ll find out about it for the first time,” she told Us of her ex, whom she wed in 1994. “It happened so long ago. … He’s not going to care.” Jeremy Smith/imageSpace/Shutterstock  Months before her split from ex-fiancé Randall Emmett, the Vanderpump Rules star dished on the former couple's relationship in her May memoir. "I was shook by how attracted I was to him because he was so different from the guys I had dated in the past,” she wrote. “There was something about him that felt intriguing." In another chapter, the podcast host revealed that she had an abortion when she was 22 years old. "I couldn’t even bring myself to say the word. I’d always felt weird saying it,” she recalled. "I’d had no sedation or anesthesia, and was fully aware of what was happening. Tears streamed down my face from the pain.” Mandatory Credit: Photo by MediaPunch/Shutterstock  The Bring It On star's September memoir explored the moment she found out her husband, Dwyane Wade, fathered a child with another woman during a break in their relationship. "It should go without saying that we were not in a good place at the time that child was conceived,” she recalled. “But we were doing much better when he finally told me about the pregnancy. To say I was devastated is to pick a word on a low shelf for convenience. … I have not had words, and even after untold amounts of therapy I am not sure I have them now.” Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock  In their May book, The Hope We Hold: Finding Peace in the Promises of God, the Vuolos revealed that Jinger's dad, Jim Bob Duggar, worried that Jeremy's past career as a soccer player would affect his faith. “I did not see that coming,” the Pennsylvania native wrote. “If anything was a stumbling block, I’d thought it would be my past. I drank and partied in college. I’d been arrested. I could understand parents looking at those issues as red flags. It had never occurred to me that my theology would be the issue.” AFF-USA/Shutterstock |
| Hollywood Hits Pause on Filming, Concert Tours and More Over Coronavirus Posted: 28 Dec 2021 12:36 PM 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.  “All performances of Broadway’s The Music Man are canceled through January 1,” the Winter Garden Theatre announced in a December 2021 statement after both Sutton Foster and Hugh Jackman tested positive for the virus. “Performances will resume on Sunday, January 2. Sending you warm wishes for the New Year from the entire company of The Music Man.” Andrew H Walker/Shutterstock  “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 |
| Celebrity Engagements of 2021: Stars Who Got Engaged This Year Posted: 28 Dec 2021 12:22 PM PST They said yes! Caroline Stanbury, Nilsa Prowant and more celebs took major steps in their relationships in 2021. The Ladies of London alum confirmed via social media days after the new year that boyfriend Sergio Carrallo popped the question during a trip to Nepal. The engagement came less than six months after the pair made their relationship Instagram official. Stanbury was previously married to Cem Habib, from whom she split in December 2019. The exes share daughter Yasmine and twin sons Aaron and Zac. Weeks after confirming her engagement, Stanbury defended her relationship after receiving negative comments about the more than 10-year age gap between her and her fiancé. “Why is this so shocking?” she told Bravo Insider, noting that the reaction isn’t as severe when men date younger partners. Prowant, for her part, checked two big milestones off of her list within a few weeks. At the beginning of the holiday season, the MTV reality star revealed that she was expecting her first child, a baby boy, with then-boyfriend Gus Gazda. Soon after breaking the happy news, Gazda proposed. “On cloud nine The Florida native thanked her “kind, caring, strong” fiancé for always standing by her side — even through tough moments. “Gus, you’ve picked up the broken pieces of my heart and put them back together one by one. You never cease to amaze me. I can always count on you!” she wrote. “I know with you by my side I can get through anything. I would say yes over and over and over again. Every single time. Now…Let’s plan a wedding Scroll down to see which stars got engaged in 2021.  The chef, who was previously married to LeAnn Rimes, announced his engagement to the HGTV star via Instagram on December 28. "Happy birthday SABRINA!" he wrote. "I can't wait to continue building our beautiful family. Atlas and I are lucky to have you. (She said absolutely) ❤️." Courtesy of Dean Sheremet/Instagram  The Challenge: Double Agents contestant announced her engagement on December 8 while on a trip to Las Vegas. The couple, who have been dating for more than two years, celebrated the moment several months after Anderson revealed she suffered a miscarriage. The MTV personality previously spoke about her loss in January, telling Us exclusively that it was a “make or break” moment for her and Perez. Courtesy of Natalie Anderson/Instagram  Lotuaco, who appeared on Bachelor in Paradise season 6, announced that she was engaged on December 5. The Bachelor season 23 alum shared the news via Instagram with a simple caption: "One and DONE! 💍 I love you forever @njw_0401." "Thank you for waking up each day and loving me just the way you found me, and for the opportunity to love you back," Wehby wrote in his own lengthy Instagram tribute, which was sponsored by ring designer Tacori. "I truly don’t deserve you and I’m so relieved you didn’t figure that out before I got down on one knee." He added, "I can’t wait to start this next chapter of our life together, thanks for saying yes!" Kate Toney/Citrus Collection  The White Lotus actress' engagement to the producer made headlines on December 2, several months after going public with their romance in May. Matt Baron/Shutterstock (2)  "YES !!! ,," the Bachelor alum captioned her December 2 engagement announcement, less than one year after going Instagram official with Fogel. Courtesy of Amanda Stanton/Instagram  “1153 days... here's to thousands more. She said 'yes' ❤️,” the fitness trainer captioned a November 28 Instagram selfie of the pair. Courtesy of Jillian Michaels/Instagram  “My love. My life. My family. My future,” the Freaky Friday actress gushed via Instagram on November 28, sharing snaps of the happy couple looking at her diamond ring. Courtesy of Lindsay Lohan/Instagram  The Siesta Key star announced the news via Instagram on Wednesday, November 24, posting multiple photos from his proposal and a lengthy message. "I promised you that I’d be with you & only you till the day I ask you to marry me. Well today is that day where I asked you to be my forever n ever. Words can’t describe this feeling or emotions I’m feeling right now but I can’t stop smiling. The thing is I knew since the night I met you when I kept telling you this is destiny, I didn’t have a doubt in my mind that it wasn’t," he wrote. "We’ve been through so much together which has made it feel like a lifetime already but guess what that’s exactly what we get to do. I truly love every single thing about you & never could imagine life without you. You make me a better person every single day bringing out the best version of myself. I thank you for that Kenna." She later posted via both Instagram and TikTok, revealing that the proposal took place during a vacation with her family and closest friends, at the same location her parents went on their honeymoon. Courtesy of Garrett Miller/Instagram  The Today correspondent got engaged to her ex-fiancé a second time in November. The pair, who split in May 2020, originally got engaged in May 2019 after two years together. In an essay for Today, Martin explained that Brooks' second proposal was much more low-key than the first one. "It was beautiful, but it was different," the journalist wrote. "We were on a small fishing boat in the Bahamas. It was just the two of us and, lucky for us, a couple on another nearby boat told us afterward that they took a picture of us while Erik was proposing." Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Home Improvement star announced his engagement via Instagram in November 2021. “You win some and you lose some,” he wrote alongside a photo of his fiancée showing off her ring. “I’m thankful for a win … finally!” Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock  “11.11.2021,” the Twilight star captioned Instagram photos of the rose- and candle-filled, romantic proposal on November 13. “And just like that, all of my wishes came true.” Courtesy of Taylor Lautner/Instagram  "From the moment I met Chris I knew he was the one. I am in a state of pure bliss and I can’t believe I get to spend my life with my best friend," the Siesta Key star wrote via Instagram on November 4. Courtesy of Chloe Trautman/Instagram  The Spencer star revealed on November 2 that Meyer proposed after two years of dating. "I think I very distinctly carved out what I wanted and she nailed it," Stewart said on The Howard Stern Show. "We're marrying, it's happening." Eric Charbonneau/Shutterstock; Shutterstock  The actor opened up about his sexuality his memoir, You Can't Be Serious, and revealed he has been with his partner, Josh, for 11 years. "Obviously I am engaged to a man and our families will be there for the wedding," the Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle star told People in October 2021. "The big disagreement now is whether it's a huge wedding or a tiny wedding. I want the big ass Indian wedding. Josh, hates attention, [has said], 'Or we could just do quick 20-minute thing with our families and that's it.' So we have to meet halfway in the middle." Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post/MEGA  The Glee alum and the guitarist got engaged in October 2021 after nearly three years of dating, her rep confirmed to Us Weekly. “I’ve been the runaway bride,” the Voice mentor told Vogue in an interview published on October 29. “Now that I’ve found him, I won’t let him go. I will race to greet him at the altar.” Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The former Bachelor host celebrated the beginning of his "next chapter" with Zima on October 25 after proposing in Napa Valley, California. The pair began dating in 2018. Courtest Chris Harrison/Instagram  The couple, who began dating in July 2020, got engaged on October 19 while on vacation in Greece. Courtesy Teresa Giudice/Instagram  The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum announced she is engaged to her boyfriend of nearly a year in October. "I have no clue how @itsjaylanbanks pulled this big surprise off but I have not stopped balling my eyes out,” she wrote via Instagram. The news comes two months after the pair announced they are expecting their first child together. Courtesy of Jaylan Banks/Instagram  The drummer proposed to the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star on October 16 after less than a year of dating but more than a decade of friendship. Barker popped the question with an elaborate flower and candle display on the beach at the Rosewood Miramar, getting down on one knee at sunset. Ciao Pix/Shutterstock  The Southern Charm star announced her engagement to her boyfriend — whose last name she has not shared — on October 14 after seven months of dating. “I am so excited and I feel like I’ve been trying to hold this in for quite some time and it has been one of the hardest things I’ve had to do,” she exclusively told Us. Courtesy of Madison LeCroy/Instagram  Bryant and Weber both shared photos via Instagram on October 9, Bryant’s 28th birthday, to announce their engagement and show off her sparkling diamond ring. “For anyone who knows me personally you know how badly I have always wanted to meet my person. To be with the one God intended me to have a life with,” she captioned the happy snap. “I can’t express the happiness I feel in my heart right now. You are such a great man and I am so excited to marry you @iamchasebryant 💍” Courtesy Chase Bryant/Instagram  The former Bachelor proposed to his wife two years after their wedding, explaining in an October 3 YouTube video: "The ring I gave her on The Bachelor was obviously paid for. We never really felt like it was something I chose for her, so I got her another ring." Photo by Matias Che Ezcurra/@matiasezcurraphotography  One year after announcing her split from Ant Anstead, Flip or Flop star Christina Haack revealed she's engaged to realtor Joshua Hall. She showed off photos via Instagram in September 2021 with her engagement ring clearly visible. "❤️♾🔒🗝 💍," she captioned the snaps Courtesy Christina Haack/Instagram  Jordana Brewster and Mason Morfit "JB soon to be JBM," the Fast and the Furious star wrote via Instagram on September 14, posing next to the tech company CEO. The pair were first linked in July 2020. Courtesy of Jordana Brewster/Instagram  The actress debuted her engagement ring at the Met Gala on September 13. Shutterstock; Inset: MEGA  The Almost Famous actress announced the relationship milestone via Instagram on September 13, writing, "Let's go! 👰♀️💒🤵🏻♂️." Courtesy Kate Hudson/Instagram  “I can’t f–king believe it,” the singer captioned an Instagram video of her and Asghari on September 12, showing off her new ring. “The couple made their long-standing relationship official today and are deeply touched by the support, dedication and love expressed to them," his manager told Us Weekly. Courtesy of Britney Spears/Instagram  The Dancing With the Stars winner and real estate developer got engaged in September after two years of dating. “I think the right person makes you want to get married again,” Burke told Us in 2019 after several months of dating Rigsby. “I would have said ‘hell no’ a year ago. ‘Hard no!'” Michael Simon/Shutterstock  The Carrie Diaries alum shared the news on September 7. "I want to be with you everywhere!" she captioned a series of happy photos via Instagram. "And now I get to. We got engaged!!! YAHHHHOOOOOO! He's my best friend, the greatest man I know & a real bad bitch. I feel pure joy beginning the rest of our lives together." Courtesy of AnnaSophia Robb/Instagram  The stars of Netflix's Bling Empire are engaged, they announced on August 31. "Dear God, Thank you for everything in my life! 🙏 ❤️," Lee captioned an Instagram photo of Chan popping the question. Chan's social media posts revealed that the proposal took place in Paris on August 30. Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock  The country crooner announced his engagement to his longtime girlfriend via Instagram on August 23. “I’m not her boyfriend anymore ❤️,” he wrote alongside a photo from the proposal at the Lyric Oxford Theater in Mississippi. “WE’RE GETTING MARRIED!!! 💍” Ryan captioned two snaps outside the venue after saying yes. Courtesy Caleigh Ryan/Instagram(2)  The Big Brother season 21 alum announced her engagement via social media on August 22 during a trip to Paris. Courtesy of Christie Murphy/Instagram  "She said, 'She’d have her people call my people,'" the Modern Family alum wrote via Instagram on August 22, captioning three photos of the couple who have been together since 2017. Courtesy of Eric Stonestreet/Instagram  "I want to share something with you guys. We're engaged," Mike Shouhed said during the season 9 Shahs of Sunset reunion special on August 22, sitting next to Paulina Ben-Cohen. "I want to share that with everybody today." Courtesy of Mike Shouhed/Instagram  "I hit the Jacq-pot. You are quite simply the greatest person I have ever known," Clementi wrote via Instagram on August 19. "From the mundane to the insane, life is so fun with you. I love you infinitely and cannot wait to marry the absolute sh*t out of you. #enGAYged." Toboni, who proposed, added in her own post, "I feel so incredibly lucky to have found such a goofy, smart, funny, kind soul in you. Thank you for making me laugh everyday. I can’t wait to do this forever. Love you." Courtesy of Instagram/Kassandra Clementi  The couple confirmed their engagement via Instagram on August 17. Fleming, who previously appeared on season 22 of The Bachelor, called the realtor's proposal "the best surprise." Albert Azouz  The Canadian athletes got engaged in August 2021 after the Tokyo Olympics. Simmerling, a cyclist, announced the news via Instagram, revealing she popped the question to the soccer player on a “camping trip we’ll never forget.” The four-time Olympian continued in her caption, “I asked my best friend to spend the rest of her life with me aaaand SHE SAID YAAASSSSS! My heart is so full. I love you with all that I am.” The bronze medalist was shocked. “Through my ugly crying I could barely hear what you said, but what I do know is that spending the rest of my life with you by my side is the greatest gift,” Labbé, a goalie, shared via Instagram. “My heart and soul are complete with you in my life. I feel safe, calm and hopeful that no matter what comes our way we will be ok. My best friend, my soulmate, my rock, my FIANCÉE.” Courtesy of Georgia Simmerling/Instagram  Us confirmed on August 12 that Meghan King's ex-husband popped the question one month prior, with an insider noting that the newly engaged couple are excited about their "new chapter." O'Connor also detailed the relationship milestone via Instagram, writing, "Jimmy asked me to marry him in the most intimate and personal way." Courtesy Kortnie O'Connor/Instagram; Courtesy Jim Edmonds/Instagram  The One Tree Hill alum announced the couple's engagement on August 10. "So it turns out that being your favorite person’s favorite person is the actual best feeling on planet Earth," she wrote via Instagram, alongside a photo of Hughes proposing to her in a boat. Courtesy of Sophia Bush/Instagram  When Paul Walker's daughter seemingly announced her engagement via Instagram on August 9 with a video showing her ring, Thornton-Allan commented, "Forever and always." Courtesy of Louis Thornton-Allan  The Awkward alum popped the question to the psychologist while on a trip to Paris. He shared their happy news via Instagram in August 2021. “The love of my life said oui,” he captioned an Instagram gallery of the big moment. They had a picnic on the lawn beneath the Eiffel Tower with champagne, pink balloons and multiple bouquets of flowers. Courtesy Beau Mirchoff/Instagram  The NASCAR star announced via Instagram on July 30 that he proposed to his longtime girlfriend after five years of dating. “Soooooo yeah … I have no idea why the hell I waited so long!! Here’s to forever babe, love you,” Wallace captioned a series of photos of the romantic waterfall engagement. Courtesy of Bubba Wallace/Instagram  The HGTV host announced on July 28 via Instagram that he popped the question to Merrell. In the snap, she is wearing a large teardrop-shaped diamond ring and her hand rests on top of his. Pennington added the caption, "It’s the 'yes' for me…" Courtesy Ty Pennington/Instagram  Us confirmed on July 21 that the Vanderpump Rules star and her Australian beau are engaged after Shay was spotted wearing a diamond ring in Los Angeles one day prior. Courtesy of Scheana Shay/Instagram  “I said YES to my soul mate,” the Below Deck: Mediterranean alum wrote via Instagram on July 14, while showing off her ring in Portofino, Italy. “The first time we met I called him my future husband before I even knew his name (behind his back- that would just be creepy) and now the most romantic proposal on a hilltop overlooking the bay of Portofino 🥰❤️ Just in time for my 30th Birthday today. Sooooo overwhelmed and in love.” Courtesy Brooke Laughton/Instagram  Amrit Kapai surprised his longtime boyfriend, Nicholas Kouchoukos, with a romantic proposal on the July 14, 2021, episode of Family Karma. He popped the question on a boat in the Miami Harbor surrounded by their friends. "So I don't tell you nearly enough that I love you. You're everything I need, and I've known for a while now that I can't do life without you. You're a good person, and you're gonna be such a good father," he said in the episode. "Remember when we first started dating, you told me you needed to protect your heart, and I said you don't have to worry about that because I'm gonna protect it. I made that promise to you. Well, I want to renew that promise for the rest of my life, to protect your heart.” Courtesy of Amrit Kapai/Instagram  The Sweet Magnolias actor and Maris Kenny both shared a series of Instagram Story photos to confirm the news on Saturday, July 10. In one slide, the couple snapped a selfie with Kenny's diamond ring on display. She captioned the pic, "Oh yea fiancé." The couple has been dating since September 2019. Courtesy of Maris Kenny/Instagram  “Very, VERY happy! 😆 @belpowley 🥂❤️,” the Dirt actor captioned a series of photos via Instagram on July 3, including one of Powley showing off her engagement ring. The Pride and Prejudice and Zombies star proposed in London during a romantic picnic in the park. Courtesy of Douglas Booth/Instagram  “I choose you always, thanks for choosing me best friend,” Henningsen, who starred alongside Selig in Broadway’s Mean Girls, wrote via Instagram on July 1. “(Not pictured: a 100-pound sea turtle who served as witness, and Kyle’s panic sweat when he dropped the ring in the sand moments before).”Selig shared more moments from the romantic beach proposal, captioning them, “I am lucky to have a best friend that has seen me through all the ups and downs, and I think I’d be stupid not to LOCK THAT DOWN. So, we’re doing this, officially. She said yes, btw, she’s not just keeping the ring.” Courtesy of Kyle Selig/Instagram  The model announced her June 25 engagement with a series of Instagram photos showing off the proposal and her gleaming new diamond. “My best friend, my soulmate, I’ll love you always 💗✨ 06/25/21 ✨💗,” Hill wrote. Courtesy of Taylor Hill/Instagram  “We knew we would love each other forever. Im just so excited to officially say YES!!! ❤️❤️ #final2forever,” Abbott wrote via Instagram on June 25 after her former Big Brother: All Stars competitor popped the question during a Florida vacay. “Im still in SHOCK bc I had no idea this was coming but I’m so glad it did. @memphisgarrett you are my home, my forever. 🙏.” Courtesy of Christmas Abbott/Instagram  The Jersey Shore: Family Vacation star confirmed on June 21 that he proposed to Matos, just seven months after going public with their relationship. “I love you 💕 Thank you for sticking by my side through thick and thin! Til death do us part! #SheSaidYes,” Ortiz-Magro wrote via Instagram, alongside a photo of his fiancée and her giant ring. The news came less than two months after the reality star was arrested for violence in Los Angeles in April. Courtesy of Saffire Matos/Instagram  The Orange is the New Black star was shocked when her love, who was playing a concert at a Panama City, Florida, bar, stopped the show to ask Manning for her hand in marriage on June 11. The women shared a kiss as they celebrated their engagement, according to video obtained by TMZ. Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency / MEGA  The Bachelor season 22 contestant got engaged to Hudson, the father of her daughter, Presley, on June 9. “I said YES!😍💍,” Cooper captioned photos of the Turks and Caicos proposal via Instagram. “Easiest decision ever, and Presley agrees. Love my little family so much, and excited to marry my best friend! Karl is everything I ever wanted in a man and more.” Courtesy of Jenna Cooper/Instagram  "He said YES! 😍 WE’RE ENGAGED! I am so happy my best friend said he wanted to spend the rest of his life with me!" Grande captioned the announcement via Instagram in June 2021. "Playing games and making me laugh forever! Speaking of games ... I proposed IN VIRTUAL REALITY! HE FREAKED OUT!" Courtesy Frankie Grande/Instagram  The musician confirmed he was engaged in June after Meryl Streep’s daughter was spotted rocking a diamond ring a month prior. Ronson, who has been linked to the actress since 2020, went on to gush about their first kiss. “There’s a plaque for that somewhere. There’s a first kiss, very corny Hallmark first kiss plaque,” he joked on his “The FADER Uncovered” podcast. “But no, it was forever, it will be etched. It’s still my record.” Shutterstock (2)  In a May 30 Instagram video, Stodden showed off their diamond ring sparkling in the sunlight as they revealed the tech entrepreneur popped the question. "I said yes......OH and the ring made me gag it’s so beautiful 🔥😍💎 #engaged #stopasianhate #diamondsareagirlsbestfriend," Stodden wrote in the caption. Snorlax / MEGA  "Well, friends, he put a ring on it!” the former talk show host captioned a May 24 Instagram selfie with the lawyer. “#engaged to my magnificent king. I am officially the happiest woman in the land. My dear Ross, I choose you today and every day!" Courtesy of Ricki Lake/Instagam  The Bringing Up Bates star popped the question on May 22 after a romantic journey that took him and his now-fiancée across three states. “I wanted it to be perfect for Esther!” he told Us Weekly exclusively. Photography by Isaiah Garrido  The 49ers linebacker proposed to the Bachelor season 24 alum on May 15. “05•15•21,” Hightower wrote alongside a picture from the proposal via Instagram. “It’s you & me.” Courtesy of Fred Warner/Instagram  The Vanderpump Rules star called himself “one lucky guy” after he revealed on May 16 that Leviss said yes to his proposal. The couple got engaged while throwing a party in Palm Springs since Coachella Music Festival was canceled. Courtesy of Raquel Leviss/Instagram  The former Bachelor contestant announced her engagement to the Finnish hockey player on May 16, alongside photos from the proposal three days prior. “I am ENGAGED to the man of my DREAMS! @oula7 thank you for choosing me,” she captioned the snaps. “Will I ever stop crying/smiling...probably not!😍.” Courtesy of Hayley Fergusson/Instagram  Less than two weeks after sharing PDA pics via Instagram, the actress announced her engagement to the musician. “Don’t mind if I do @AndrewWK,” Dennings wrote alongside photos of her new ring via social media. Courtesy Kat Dennings/Instagram (2)  The Bachelor Nation power couple got engaged on May 10, 2021 after Tartick proposed during a recording session for the former Bachelorette’s “Off the Vine” podcast. The couple had been dating for more than two years when the former banker decided to pop the question. "Jason's like, 'Kaitlyn, we're not doing a podcast.' And I'm like, 'You forgot to hit record, didn't you!'" Bristowe told Entertainment Tonight. "He was like, 'No, this is something else,' and he got up and I saw him bring out a ring box from the drawer." Courtesy of Jason Tartick/Instagram  Williams confirmed her relationship with Guobadia, the estranged husband of her Real Housewives of Atlanta costar Falynn Guobadia, on May 10. "Our relationship began a month ago — yes we are crazy in love," she wrote via Instagram. "I know it’s fast but we are living life each day to its fullest. I choose happiness every morning and every night." A few hours later, Simon announced that the pair had gotten engaged. "Getting married again was never a question in my mind, but when," he shared via Instagram. "Did not expect to be blessed with a mate so soon. The interesting thing about life is that it is an individual journey." Courtesy of Simon Guobadia/Instagram  Ashley Iaconetti’s sister, Lauren, who fans met on season 2 of Bachelor in Paradise, announced her engagement to the real estate agent on May 6. “From 13 years old to 30 … there’s always been an invisible string tying you to me ❤️💍,” Lauren wrote via Instagram. Courtesy of Lauren Iaconetti/Instagram  The Teen Mom OG couple got engaged on April 25 during their baby shower. "Speechless... We said Yessss," she wrote via Instagram, referencing her 3-year-old daughter, Ryder, whom she shares with ex-boyfriend Cory Wharton. "Today was perfect! I can not put it into words yet but this is a moment I will cherish forever 🤍 thank you @z.terrel I love youuuuuu!!" Courtesy Cheyenne Floyd/Instagram  “I said yes!” the television personality captioned a photo of her showing off her engagement ring via Instagram on April 20. Courtesy of Katie Price/Instagram  “A little while ago — this is so weird — I asked Jenna to marry me and she said yes. So, we are engaged,” Solomita revealed during a Twitch stream on April 15. The YouTube stars have been dating since 2013. Courtesy of Jenna Marbles/Instagram  Us broke the news that the Bringing Up Bates star got engaged in Key West, Florida, on April 7. “Taking this next step in our relationship is something we have prayed about and have looked forward to for a long time!” she exclusively told Us. “We are excited about what God is doing in our lives, and we can’t wait to see what He has in store for our future.” @dariankaiaphotography  The Midnight Sun alum and Italy native confirmed their engagement on March 21. Mascolo shared a snap of himself and Thorne standing side by side as she showed off her pear-shaped engagement ring. "She said YES!" he captioned the post. The singer also posted a clip from what appeared to be their engagement party. In the video, he gushed, "Thank you for being amazing, baby. I love you so much." The Florida native replied, "I love you so much. Let me give you a kiss." Mascolo then asked, "When are we getting married? Soon I hope, adding that they should have a "celebration in Italy and in America. Both." Courtesy of Benjamin Mascolo/Instagram  The NASCAR Hall of Fame driver announced his engagement to drag racer Leah Pruett on March 18. "So excited to spend the rest of my life with a truly amazing woman," he captioned a photo of the couple on social media. "She's motivated, hard-working, funny as hell, and as dedicated to her sport as anyone I've ever known. Love you babe." Courtesy Tony Stewart/Instagram  Us confirmed on March 16 that the Southern Charm alum and the Related Garments owner got engaged after dating for more than a year and a half. The couple shared photos from the mountain-top proposal via Instagram, which Jacobs captioned, “My fiancé!! (Kinda has a nice “ring” to it!) 💍.” Courtesy Ashley Jacobs/Instagram  "On 2.27 I said yes on the top of the Empire State Building," the Jersey Shore star captioned a photo of the couple via Instagram on March 9. Courtesy of Jenni 'J-Woww' Farley/Instagram  The 90 Day Fiancé couple announced their engagement via Instagram on March 7, showing off Zeta's diamond ring. The Other Way season 2 stars previously split after Clarkson cheated on Zeta, but in the March 7 episode of 90 Day Bares All, which is streaming on Discovery+, they told host Shaun Robinson that things were "going great." Zeta explained that the couple reconnected as they reminisced over things they'd done in the past. "We just can't stay away from each other. No matter how hard we try to move on and forget about each other, we can't," Clarkson said. The pair shared a video from their reunion in Medellin, with Clarkson proposing within 24 hours of arriving. "I pulled the trigger. She actually said yes," he said as they sat on a pier by the ocean, where he popped the question. "It was just us, and it was so awesome and we're so happy. And this is the guy that I'm marrying," Zeta said in the clip as she showed off the ring. TLC  The comedian announced his engagement to Jordana via Instagram on February 26. “Yay!!!!! Me and @elisajordana celebrating engagement and Kermit And Friends,” he wrote alongside a pic of him planting a kiss on his fiancé’s cheek. Courtesy Andy Dick/Instagram  The former talk show host announced her engagement on February 20. "Friends, I'm so so so excited to share some good news! I'm engaged!" she captioned an Instagram selfie with her fiancé. "This is Ross. He is my person. He is wonderful. I love him very much and I am so grateful I get to love and be loved so deeply by this stellar human. Our next chapter is sure to be a good one. #heartopen #lifeisbeautiful #ibelieveinlove #thisis52 #selflove #nofilter #justhappy." Lake, who went Instagram official with their romance in December 2020, was previously married to Rob Sussman from 1994 to 2004 — with whom she shares two sons — and Christian Evans from 2012 to 2015. Evans, who battled bipolar disorder, died by suicide in 2017. Courtesy Ricki Lake/Instagram  The businessman proposed to the Simple Life alum on February 13 after one year of dating, days before her 40th birthday. Shutterstock  The Love Blossoms costars got engaged on February 9. “We hiked 2000ft to the top of the mountain where @iamvictorwebster told me he loved me for the first time years ago! What happened next still has me in shock... He told me he wanted to spend forever with me, as he got down on one knee and asked if I would marry him!!” VanSanten wrote via Instagram. “I didnt say anything for awhile, not out of suspense although it would have been a good prank, but because my legs stopped working, I had to sit down and I couldn’t stop crying and kissing him.... I forgot to say anything at all... BUT OBVIOUSLY I SAID YES!!! I cant wait to spend FOR-EV-ER with my best friend!!!! I F--KING LOVE YOU @iamvictorwebster.” Courtesy of Shantel VanSanten/Instagram  The former Dancing With the Stars champion announced the major relationship milestone via Instagram on February 10. "P and I didn’t get to see each other for almost all of 2020 because of the pandemic. When there was finally a chance for me to go and see him in Finland, I jumped at it," Rippon wrote alongside a series of sweet pics with his fiancé. "I was there for a little over two months. ... He would drive me into the Finnish forest where I would attempt to try and 'help' him shovel snow so he could keep working on the cottage he's building. So, in between all that and binging the entire 4 seasons of The Crown, we bought ourselves some rings and said that magic word.. 'duh!' We got ~*engaged*~ 🥂❤️." Courtesy of Adam Rippon/Instagram  The Cleveland Cavaliers player and the Victoria’s Secret model got engaged while celebrating her 33rd birthday on January 30. “I couldn’t be happier to have been asked to be a Love. Heart bursting all day & night,” she gushed via Instagram the next day. Alexandra Martin/@allybmartin  The Big Brother stars announced their engagement on January 31 via social media. Rummans, 29, revealed that her beau surprised her by popping the question on the beach earlier that month. "YES to forever and ever and always. You and me babe, for the rest of time. 1.10.2021 'If it's meant to be, it'll be,'" she wrote in her Instagram caption. Courtesy of Angela Rummans/Instagram  Drew Barrymore’s ex-husband and the Vogue fashion director's engagement was announced on January 30. Kopelman’s sister, Jill Kargman, shared the news via Instagram. “Some joyful news in endless January! ECSTATIC for my fabulous *engaged* brother @willkopelman and his incredible bride-to-be!" she captioned a photo of the couple. "Sooo lucky to have you as my sis-in-law @alliemichler.” Courtesy of Jill Kargman/Instagram  The Killing alum got down on one knee to pop the question to Gale on a mountain top overlooking the ocean. Kinnaman joked via Instagram after and wrote, "She said no." The Victoria's Secret model shared two photos from the special moment, along with the caption, "Yours forever." Courtesy of Joel Kinnaman/Instagram  The first daughter announced her engagement to the business executive on January 19. “It has been an honor to celebrate many milestones, historic occasions and create memories with my family here at the White House, none more special than my engagement to my amazing fiancé Michael,” she shared via Instagram alongside a pic of the couple at the White House. “Feeling blessed and excited for the next chapter! .” Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour  "So I have been wanting to share this moment with you all!" the Bravo personality shared via Instagram on January 2 alongside footage of Carrallo's proposal in the Himalaya mountain range in Nepal. "5400 meters up on the holy lakes I said YES ! @sergiocarrallo 💍👰♀️💗." Courtesy of Caroline Stanbury/Instagram  One month after announcing that she's expecting her first child, the Floribama Shore star shared the details of Gazda's romantic proposal. "On cloud nine 💍," she captioned the sweet Instagram reveal on January 2. "The love of my life asked me to spend forever with him tonight on my 27th birthday. Today has been more than I could have ever imagined. I can’t believe I get to marry my best friend and bring our son Gray into this world soon." Photo by Hannah Lane Photography/www.hannahlanephotography.com  Quigley revealed via Instagram on January 14 that she and the singer-songwriter, who toured with Lizzo in 2019, are engaged. "From the first week we met, I knew you would be in my life forever 😭💕🌷💍," Quigley wrote alongside four photos that showed off her new diamond ring. Parx later confirmed the news by sharing her fiancée's post on her Instagram Story. Courtesy of Shirlene Quigley/Instagram |
| Hugh Jackman Has COVID-19 After Music Man's Sutton Foster Tests Positive Posted: 28 Dec 2021 12:22 PM PST Focused on getting better! Hugh Jackman tested positive for COVID-19 just days after his Music Man costar Sutton Foster contracted the virus and had to miss a performance. "I just wanted to make sure you heard this from me. I tested positive for covid," the 53-year-old actor wrote via Instagram on Tuesday, December 28. "Mild symptoms and looking forward to getting back on stage ASAP! Sending love for a happy and healthy new year." The Greatest Showman star explained that he tested positive for the virus earlier that morning, but he wasn't feeling too sick. "My symptoms are, like, a cold. I have a scratchy throat and bit of a runny nose. But I'm fine," Jackman said in a video via his social media account on Tuesday. "I'm just going to do everything I can to get better ASAP. As soon as I'm cleared, I'll be back on stage and headed to River City." The Australia native encouraged his fans to "please stay safe, be healthy, be kind." Shortly after sharing his health update, Jackman announced that all performances for the Broadway run of The Music Man have been canceled from now until Saturday, January 1. If all goes according to plan, the show will return on Sunday, January 2. "Sending you warm wishes for the New Year from the entire company of The Music Man," the statement read from the Winter Garden Theatre, which Jackman reshared via his Instagram Story. Jackman's positive diagnosis came less than one week after Foster — who will play Marian Paroo in the 2022 run of The Music Man alongside the actor's Professor Harold Hill — had to miss a preview performance on Thursday, December 23, following a positive COVID test. The same day, the Les Misérables actor went viral after a video of him singing the praises of Foster's understudy, Kathy Voytko, and swings made its way around the internet. In the clip, Jackman detailed how important a swing is on Broadway, noting they cover up to 10 roles and never know when they will be needed to jump in and save the day. "Kathy, when she turned up for work at 12 o'clock, could've played any of eight roles," the Oscar-nominated star explained to the Music Man audience at New York City's Winter Garden Theater during the curtain call on Thursday. "She found out at 12 noon today, and at 1 o'clock, she had her very first rehearsal as Marian Paroo." Jackman then asked the understudies and swings in the company to step forward for a round of applause, thanking them for their continued hard work in unprecedented times amid the coronavirus pandemic. "They watch from the corner of a room while we rehearse, while we get to practice over and over again. They just get to watch and write notes, and then, five hours before the performance, they're told, 'You're on! By the way, you've got a wig fitting, go!’" he continued. "So to all of these people here, the swings — and I'm emotional because it humbles me — their courage, their brilliance, their dedication, their talent. The swings, the understudies, they are the bedrock of Broadway." The Wolverine star joked: "Take it from me: real superheroes do not wear capes!" |
| That Ring! LeAnn Rimes' Ex Dean Sheremet Is Engaged to HGTV's Sabrina Soto Posted: 28 Dec 2021 12:04 PM PST  Next chapter! Dean Sheremet is ready to walk down the aisle again more than a decade after his split from ex-wife LeAnn Rimes. The chef, 41, announced his engagement to HGTV personality Sabrina Soto on Tuesday, December 28, sharing a glimpse of the sparkling diamond he gifted his soon-to-be wife. “Happy birthday SABRINA!” he wrote via Instagram. “I can’t wait to continue building our beautiful family. [My son] Atlas and I are lucky to have you. (She said absolutely) The Miami native, 46, posted a sweet selfie with Sheremet in an Instagram reveal of her own, adding, “I said absolutely  Well-wishes flooded the comments section of the couple’s respective posts, with Ty Pennington gushing, “Whoop!!! Congrats you guys!! Danielle Fishel wrote, “Yay!!! Congratulations!! Sheremet was previously married to Rimes, 39, for seven years before her infamous affair with Eddie Cibrian ended their relationship. Sheremet and the country singer finalized their divorce in June 2010, six months before Cibrian, 48, proposed to Rimes. (The actor was married to Brandi Glanville from 2001 to 2010 and wed the Masked Singer alum in 2011.) Several years after the scandal thrust him into the limelight, the former dancer addressed the breakup on the “Brandi Glanville Unfiltered” podcast. “Standing here, seven years later, I’m like, ‘I probably annoyed her and did some weird things’ … [but] I have no ill will toward her,” he told the Bravo personality, 49, in February 2016. The “How Do I Live” performer, for her part, admitted in a 2012 interview that she “became numb” amid the fallout of her divorce. “I had no idea what life was throwing me and I had no idea how to handle it. But all I knew was I could not — we couldn’t stop connecting in some way,” she told E! of Cibrian. “And it was the hardest thing I’ve ever been through in my life. … I wish I handled it differently because I wish it could’ve been better for me, for Brandi, for Dean, for Eddie and for everyone else. I know in this situation it’s gonna take some time, all I wish is that everyone that was hurt, that we hurt, that I hurt, can be happy.” After splitting from Rimes, Sheremet exchanged vows with Sarah Silver in 2011. Us Weekly confirmed five years later that the pair called it quits. “I have nothing but love and respect for Sarah,” the Michigan native told Us in a statement at the time. “Her love made me a better man. I will always be thankful she touched my life.” Following his second divorce, the trainer moved on with Vanessa Black, getting down on one knee in Lake Placid, New York, in March 2018. One month later, the duo announced Black was pregnant with their first child, and their son arrived in August 2018. “Meet our new partner in crime ATLAS WILDING SHEREMET-BLACK,” he wrote in an Instagram reveal at the time. “If the way you entered into this world is any indication of the life we will share, V and I are in for a wild ride.” It’s unclear when Black and Sheremet split. Soto, for her part, shares daughter Olivia Gray, 6, with ex-boyfriend Steve Grevemberg. |
| Just Missing Jed! Hannah Brown Reunites With Brother Patrick, Fiancee Haley Posted: 28 Dec 2021 11:00 AM PST Oh, to be a fly on the wall at the Brown family Christmas! Following Hannah Brown's brother's headline-making engagement to her ex-fiancé's former fling, the Bachelorette's brood celebrated the holidays together. Sue Brown, mother to the 27-year-old former Miss Alabama and Patrick Brown, shared a snap of the group, which included Haley Stevens, on Tuesday, December 28, via Instagram.  "We had the very best Christmas together Patrick proposed to Stevens on December 18. While Hannah and boyfriend Adam Woolard weren't in the family photos from the engagement — and Hannah noticeably doesn’t follow Stevens online — Sue celebrated the news. "We got a new addition to our family this weekend and are beyond blessed!!! Haley thank you for making him so happy!!" the proud mother wrote on December 20 via Instagram. "We love you As Bachelor Nation may know, Hannah got engaged to Jed Wyatt on season 15 of The Bachelorette. While the season was airing, however, Stevens came forward and claimed they were dating when he left to film the show. While Wyatt downplayed their relationship, Hannah called off their relationship before the July 2019 finale. She recalled the breakup in her memoir, God Bless This Mess, released last month. "He knew this girl. They were friends. They had been to the Bahamas together, but just as friends. He had told her he loved her, but he was drunk at the time," she wrote. "Hiding something in order to 'not hurt my feelings' is still untruthful. It's trying to have your cake and eat it too, and while it might benefit you in the short term, this is exactly the kind of behavior that ruins relationships. Forever." While promoting the book, Us Weekly asked the pageant queen about Patrick's romance with Haley as the twosome were first spotted together in February. "I love my brother and I'm just so thankful for all the changes that he's made in his life — because that just really impacted the way that our family dynamic is. Both of us have kind of gone on our own journey of healing," she told Us, referring to his battle with substance abuse. "About his love life — I don't choose who my brother loves and who he wants to be with, but I love him and want him to be happy." Wyatt, for his part, poked fun of the scandal after news of Patrick and Stevens' engagement broke, asking his Instagram following, "I guess the only thing I have to state is more of a question — does he know he's engaged?" |
| Lisa Rinna Recreates Infamous Family Video After Amelia Called Her Out Posted: 28 Dec 2021 10:54 AM PST  Her own version. After an awkward public request for her to take down the original Hamlin family video, Lisa Rinna recreated the fun TikTok trend on her own. “This kids doing it so much cuter but whatever,” Rinna, 58, captioned the video of her dancing to Rod Stewart's "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?" via Instagram on Monday, December 27. That same day, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star shared a clip of her and daughter Amelia Gray Hamlin posing during a photo shoot for her Rinna Beauty line, noting that her youngest daughter, Delilah Belle Hamlin, inspired products are “coming soon.” The reality star originally made headlines over Christmas weekend when she shared the two Hamlin sisters and Delilah’s boyfriend, Eyal Booker, showing off their moves in the Sunday, December 26 post. At the time, Amelia, 20, voiced her displeasure with her mother’s decision, commenting, "No way you posted this." After the Melrose Place alum replied, "Of course I did. Duh," her younger daughter requested that the video be removed, adding, "Plz no. Like we said we'd do it for you not for the internet thank y." The tense social media interaction came after Amelia’s older sister, 23, shaded her parents earlier this month. In a since-deleted TikTok, Delilah wrote that her holiday wish list included having Rinna and Harry Hamlin “pay for my trauma therapy.” Delilah previously opened up about health struggles that have taken a toll on her. During a lengthy Instagram video in November, the model recalled first developing symptoms after getting the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. “I started getting really sick, I started feeling like I had the flu. I was getting migraines, I was having panic attacks — it was like my body was in constant ‘fight or flight’ mode. It was horrible,” she detailed, noting that she wasn’t against the vaccine. “I just knew in my gut that there was something else wrong.” After an attempt to address her condition turned into her being over-prescribed Xanax, Delilah added that she was still not in the best place, saying, “I’m feeling hopeless since the last place I went to didn’t really work out. I can look perfectly fine and feel perfectly horrible. That’s just that. That’s something I struggle with mentally, is feeling believed.” Shortly after Delilah’s video about her family’s reaction to her health went viral, a source exclusively told Us Weekly that the post came from “a moment of frustration.” The insider noted that Delilah "wouldn’t have posted it and aired her issues with her parents if they weren’t real." Although Rinna would never "refuse giving her [child] money if she needed it,” the source shared that Delilah has gotten “upset about certain things” when it comes to her relationship with her parents. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). |
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