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- Judge Denies Jen Shah's Attempt to Dismiss Her Case After Hulu Documentary
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| So Festive! Kim Kardashian and More Stars Show Off Their 2021 Holiday Decor Posted: 11 Dec 2021 06:30 PM PST Making spirits bright! Candace Cameron Bure, Joanna Gaines, Bindi Irwin and more celebrities couldn’t wait to get into the holiday mood — they started decorating as soon as Halloween ended. "It's the most wonderful time of the year!!! It's happening, people!!!" the Full House alum, 45, wrote via Instagram on November 10, sharing a video of herself putting up her fake tree at home. "The tree is up Gaines, for her part, decorated a special tree with 3-year-old son Crew in early November to mark the start of the season. She also shared a few highlights of Christmas past via her Magnolia blog to get fans just as excited for holiday festivities. "Our family's tradition of gifting ornaments each year began with [my husband] Chip [Gaines]'s mom, Gayle. The first year that Chip and I were married, I wanted to decorate our Christmas tree based on a specific color story — and decided it would be an all-blue theme," Joanna, 43, wrote in a recent blog. "That same year on Thanksgiving, Gayle gifted us a bright red Radko ornament. Truthfully, I hesitated putting it on the tree because I knew it would throw off my color theme. It makes me laugh now, but at the time I thought, 'Where am I going to put this?'" The Magnolia Network cofounder noted that she ultimately decided to put her mother-in-law's gift on the tree, which led to their family's tradition of giving each other ornaments as pre-Christmas gifts. "What I learned to love was this: Though that ornament stuck out in stark contrast to my blue tree, that bright red ornament told a story," she added. "Not only was it a heartfelt gift from Chip's mom, but the ornament signified our first Christmas together, and that made it worthy of the spotlight." This year, Joanna opted to add a few specialty ornaments to her Magnolia collection that help tell the stories of her own family — including a Sriracha sauce bottle for 15-year-old daughter Ella, who "puts it on everything," according to her mom. Along with Ella and Crew, Joanna shares children Drake, 16, Duke, 13 and Emmie, 11, with Chip, 46. Scroll down to see which celebrities have decorated for the holidays:  The KKW Beauty founder revealed the snowy, white tree in her living room via Instagram Stories. Kim Kardashian/Instagram  The Fixer Upper: Welcome Home star celebrated the beginning of the holidays by decorating a small tree with her youngest child, Crew, on November 5. “It was 54 degrees today so...🎄#CrewsTree,” she captioned the Instagram photos. Courtesy of Joanna Gaines/Instagram  The Mean Girls actress supported the pediatric cancer charity Oscar’s Kids on November 5 by posting an Instagram snap in her pajamas as part of the foundation’s Oscar’s Kids PJ Party. Chabert showed off her Christmas tree in the background. Courtesy of Lacey Chabert/Instagram  The Australia native announced the arrival of her holiday sweatshirts and tees via Instagram on November 8. “Clearly Robert didn’t get the memo … 🐨🎄❤️,” Bindi wrote. She shared snap of her family dressed in the festive outfits — except for brother Robert Irwin, who wore his zoo uniform. Courtesy of Bindi Irwin/Instagram  The A Shoe Addict’s Christmas star shared a video via Instagram on November 10 of her tree-decorating skills. Cameron Bure put up her Balsam Hill tree, lights, and star topper in an hour. Courtesy of Candace Cameron Bure/Instagram  Roper documented her family’s holiday decorating day via her Instagram Story on November 10. Courtesy of Jade Roper/Instagram  The Bachelorette alum dressed up as Santa on November 13 while showing off her holiday kitchen decor. Fedotowsky placed wreaths on all of the chairs in the kitchen and hung garland from the windows. A few days later, she revealed a decorated Christmas tree in the living room and a giant red bow draped over the fireplace. Courtesy of Ali Fedotowsky/Instagram  The 7th Heaven alum posed in matching pajamas with her two oldest children, Kenzie and Hutton, while showing off their stockings and tree via Instagram on November 14. Courtesy of Beverley Mitchell/Instagram  The Hallmark Channel star debuted his fully decorated tree on November 15. He shared a video via Instagram as he placed a boot shot glass ornament at the very top while his dog watched from her bed. Courtesy of Tyler Hynes/Instagram  The Sisters First coauthor shared a photo via her Instagram Story of her three children, daughters Mila and Poppy and son Hal, dressed in holiday pajamas while decorating the tree on November 16. “Too soon?” she captioned the snap, which showed the tree full of ornaments. Courtesy of Jenna Bush Hager/Instagram  The model showed off his and fiancée Peltz’ “baby” tree via his Instagram Story on November 18. Courtesy of Brooklyn Beckham/Instagram  The Bachelor in Paradise alum showed off her tree decorating process via her Instagram Story on November 20. Courtesy of Amanda Stanton/Instagram  The Bachelorette season 15 alum sneakily debuted her gold-embellished tree while promoting her book, God Bless This Mess, on November 23. Courtesy of Hannah Brown/Instagram  The "Stronger" singer showed off her “red” Christmas tree days before Thanksgiving. “Hot cocoa please 😋 ☕️ !!!!!!” she captioned the November 23 Instagram clip featuring Justin Bieber’s “Mistletoe.” Courtesy of Britney Spears/Instagram  The One Tree Hill alum showed off her decorations, including festive stockings, while watching The Holiday on November 24. Courtesy of Jana Kramer/Instagram  The Kylie Cosmetics founder shared a brief look at her holiday decorations via Instagram Story on November 26. She displayed her well-lit Christmas tree in the snap alongside a three-tier, wooden Christmas story pyramid. Courtesy of Kylie Jenner/Instagram  After the Little People, Big World stars documented their tree purchasing process via Tori’s Instagram Story on November 26, the wedding photographer called its completed look “a beauty.” Courtesy of Tori Roloff/Instagram  The “Unforgettable” crooner and his wife took eldest daughters Willa Gray and Ada James to search for the perfect Christmas tree. “Favorite time of the year,” the Georgia native captioned a November 27 Instagram post. Courtesy of Thomas Rhett/Instagram  The former No Doubt songstress shared her family’s well-lit Christmas tree via Instagram Story on November 27. Courtesy of Gwen Stefani/Instagram  The Camp Rock star’s tree was topped with a stuffed Elmo toy per a November 27 Instagram Story snap. Courtesy of Joe Jonas/Instagram  “It’s absolute madness here right now because we’re decorating the tree,” the “I Got the Boy” songstress explained via Instagram Story on November 28. In addition to revealing her tree ornaments, Kramer also showed off her festive home decorations, including pillows and other decor. Courtesy of Jana Kramer/Instagram (2)  The Duck Dynasty alum posed with daughter Honey in a November 29 snap outside of her wreath-adorned entryway. Courtesy of Sadie Robinson/Instagram  The 50 First Dates star shared a snap in front of her Christmas tree on November 30. Courtesy of Drew Barrymore/Instagram  “Behold the lady. She’s colorful this year! 🎄,” the Live With Kelly and Ryan cohost wrote via Instagram on November 30, debuting her tree. Courtesy of Kelly Ripa/Instagram  The How I Met Your Mother alum shared a sweet photo of son Gideon hidden under their gold and silver decorated tree via Instagram on November 30. Courtesy of Neil Patrick Harris/Instagram  “Me when it hits December 1st 🎄,” the Fabletics founder captioned a December 1 pic in front of her lit tree while wearing a headband with reindeer antlers. Courtesy of Kate Hudson/Instagram  The model had her giant tree decked out — and her stockings hung by the fireplace — on December 1. Courtesy of Kendall Jenner/Instagram  The This Is Us actress debuted her fresh tree via her Instagram Story on December 1. Courtesy of Mandy Moore/Instagram  The Sister Wives star revealed the elaborate décor throughout her B&B on December 1. There was a pinecone-filled tree in one room, snowmen on the stairs and garland on the banister. “I've always thought I was pretty good at the whole Christmas decorating thing, but when you have an interior stylist friend who comes to help, well let's just say, you can learn a thing or two,” she wrote via Instagram. “Loving how the house turned out and just want to sit in the living room soaking it all in!” Courtesy of Meri Brown/Instagram  “Thank you mommy @krisjenner,” the Poosh founder captioned an Instagram Story clip on December 3 of an elaborate gingerbread house that her mother, Kris Jenner, sent. The house featured a “Merry Christmas” label and name tags for the former Dash owner, fiancé Travis Barker, her kids (Mason, Penelope and Reign), the musician’s children (Landon, Alabama and Atiana) on its roof, alongside enough cookie people to reflect the number of people in their household. Courtesy of Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram  The rocker chose a Christmas tree with his kids, Alabama, Landon and Atianna on December 3. Courtesy of Travis Barker/Instagram  The Grace and Frankie actress showed off her grand staircase décor on December 5. “Tis the damn season ❤️,” she captioned the Instagram snap. Courtesy of Brooklyn Decker/Instagram  The Sixteen Candles actress gave fans a glimpse at her tree and her dog’s festive attire on December 6. Courtesy of Molly Ringwald/Instagram  The comedian and her husband, Chris Fischer, posed beside their Christmas tree in a December 9 Instagram snap. Courtesy Amy Schumer/Instagram |
| Jen Shah's Legal Drama: Everything We Know So Far Posted: 11 Dec 2021 04:12 PM PST Jen Shah was indicted for her alleged role in a long-running telemarketing scheme while filming season 2 of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City — and all eyes are on the Bravo star as she faces up to 50 years in prison. Bravo viewers met Shah during season 1 of RHOSLC, which filmed in 2019 and aired in 2020. She quickly became a polarizing character on the franchise, with fans questioning her job and need for several assistants. "People will come to me and I'll invest in their companies, so we have a got a lot of different investments, all different kinds of things," Shah said of her career on Access Hollywood's "Housewives Nightcap" in November 2020. "I've been able to do it because what I've been able to carve out, the niche I've been able to carve out in the direct response marketing world." Not long after production began on season 2 of RHOSLC, which also stars Meredith Marks, Whitney Rose, Heather Gay, Lisa Barlow and Mary Cosby, news broke on March 30 that Shah and one of her assistants who appeared on the show, Stuart Smith, were arrested in Utah. "Jennifer Shah, who portrays herself as a wealthy and successful businessperson on 'reality' television, and Stuart Smith, who is portrayed as Shah's 'first assistant,' allegedly generated and sold 'lead lists' of innocent individuals for other members of their scheme to repeatedly scam," Manhattan U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss said in a press release. "In actual reality and as alleged, the so-called business opportunities pushed on the victims by Shah, Smith, and their co-conspirators were just fraudulent schemes, motivated by greed, to steal victims' money. Now, these defendants face time in prison for their alleged crimes." HSI Special Agent-in-Charge Peter C. Fitzhugh claimed that Shah and Smith "built their opulent lifestyle at the expense of vulnerable, often elderly, working-class people." "Shah and Smith objectified their very real human victims as 'leads' to be bought and sold, offering their personal information for sale to other members of their fraud ring," Fitzhugh said. "Working with our partners at the NYPD and the United States Attorney's Office, SDNY, and with the assistance of HSI Salt Lake City, HSI New York worked to ensure that Shah and Smith will answer for their alleged crimes. As a result, their new reality may very well turn out differently than they expected." A source told Us Weekly at the time that Shah is "embarrassed" by the scandal, which included NYPD detectives, Homeland Security Investigations and the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York working together. "Jen is really humiliated that all of this is happening in the public eye and that it will be shown on Bravo," the source told Us on March 31, noting at the time that Shah hasn't "been talking to her castmates or friends" following her arrest. Scroll through for a breakdown of the charges and everything we know about Shah's legal drama: This is an ongoing article that was originally published in March 2021 and last updated on Friday, November 19.  “I own three different marketing companies and we do lead generation, data monetization, customer acquisition. The best way to describe it is, I’m the Wizard of Oz, I’m the one behind the curtain that no one knows exists but I’m the one making everything happen,” Shah told Access Hollywood in November 2020. “So, ads are popping to you guys and they’re like, ‘How the hell do they know I’m shopping at Neiman Marcus?’ That’s me.” She continued: “If you think about it, you know how much traffic is on the internet every second, all the people clicking. I’m making money on every click, anytime you click on anything I’m getting some money. I think because I’ve been blessed to be successful with my marketing background and my companies, I’ve really found a niche within the direct response marketing world. I’ve been able to branch out and invest in our fashion company, our skincare line, our lash line.” Rick Bowmer/AP/Shutterstock  Shah and Smith’s alleged roles in the telemarketing scheme include defrauding “hundreds” of people, many over the age of 55, by selling “lead lists” for fictitious business opportunities. Courtesy Jen Shah/Instagram  According to the press release, Shah and Smith’s alleged involvement in the scheme stems back to 2012. While they were indicted in March 2021, the case dates back to 2019 and 10 others — Anthony Cheedie, Chad Allen, Shane Hanna Cameron Brewster, Kevin Handren, Joseph Ciaccio, Joseh Minetto, Joseph Depaola, Derek Larkin and Mattie Cirilo — who were previously charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with telemarketing. Courtesy Jen Shah/Instagram  Shah was booked on conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with telemarketing and conspiracy to commit money laundering. Both the Bravo star and her assistant face a maximum sentence of 30 years for the wire fraud charges and an additional 20 years for the money laundering charges. Gabe Ginsberg/Bravo  Us confirmed that the Bravo cameras were rolling on the day of Shah’s arrest. “Jen was filming with a few of the other women present when she was arrested. The women were completely shocked when Jen was taken away,” the source told Us, noting that the group was gearing up for a trip to Colorado at the time. Another source told Us on March 31 that the cast “resumed filming after Jen’s arrest” without her. “Jen’s future this season remains unclear. If she will go back to filming or not, no one is really sure, she hasn’t resumed filming yet,” the source said at the time. Chad Kirkland/Bravo  Following Shah’s arrest, she appeared before a Utah judge on March 30. The judge set the following conditions for her and Smith: must commit no federal offense upon release, must appear as required, no traveling outside of Utah with the exception of New York City court, no international travel, no contact with co-defendants and no engagement in telemarketing. They were subsequently seen leaving the Utah court and ignored all reporters' questions as they headed to their cars. Bravo  Shah was set to be arraigned virtually on March 31 but couldn’t dial in because too many people were on the line. Judge Sidney Stein subsequently decided to continue Shah and Smith's arraignment to April 2 at 11 a.m. ET. Heidi Gutman/Bravo  Shah called into her hearing on April 2 and pleaded not guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with telemarketing and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering. She sought counsel from her local Utah lawyer, Clayton Simms, and from known white collar crime defense attorney Henry Asbill, who works out of Washington, D.C. The government described the scandal as a $5,000,000 money laundering scheme. Courtesy of hairbyendo/Instagram  During the April 2 hearing, the judge set Shah’s bail at $1 million, giving her one week to pay the required $250,000 “to secure that bond in cash or property.” "There is a risk of flight here. It's not insubstantial,” the judge said. “I’m going to release her on the following conditions: I am going to require a personal recognizance bond of $1 million. I am going to require $250,000 to secure that bond in cash or property. She will have one week to comply." Shah’s lawyer then asked for two weeks to secure the bond, which the judge approved, but noted that Shah must sign the $1 million personal recognizance bond by the end of the day. Other conditions of her bail included no drug use or excessive alcohol, not being allowed to open any bank accounts and continued mental health treatments. Bravo  The Bravo star’s attorney told the court that Shah doesn’t own her home — which was labeled as “Jen’s Chalet” on the series — or any real property. The government also alleged that she has not willingly disclosed her assets amid the investigation. When asked about her employment outside of telemarketing, her lawyer told the judge, “She's in the fashion business and on a news show as well … The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City." Courtesy of Jen Shah/Instagram  During the April hearing, a judge set a trial date for October 18, 2021, noting that may change due to COVID protocols. During the August hearing, the trial was postponed until March 2022 following updated COVID-19 standards. Courtesy of hairbyendo/Instagram  A source told Us exclusively in April that RHOSLC is “still filming” amid Shah’s legal drama. “Production sees this as a great storyline. One that everyone will want to see unfold,” the insider said. “It’s ratings gold. They're going to use as much footage as they can that they're legally allowed to use.” Fred Hayes/Bravo  Shah filed a motion to dismiss her case, but it was denied by the judge in August 2021, Us Weekly confirms. In her initial ask, she was hoping charges would be dismissed. Additionally, her attorney, Daniel R. Alonso, along with colleagues Henry W. Asbill and Michael S. Chum, announced their resignation. Shah has retained attorney Priya Chaudhry, of ChaudhryLaw PLLC, to represent her in the case moving forward, according to the court documents. Rick Bowmer/AP/Shutterstock  The lead-up to Shah's arrest by members of Homeland Security and the New York Police Department appeared in a season 2 episode of the series, which aired in November 2021. In the moments before she was taken into custody, Shah told her RHOSLC castmates that she was unable to go on a trip with them to Vail, Colorado, because her husband was suffering from a medical emergency. “I have some bad news,” she told costarGay as the cameras rolled pre-departure. “I just got a phone call and Sharrieff Sr.’s in the hospital. He has internal bleeding, so I need to go.” After telling Gay that the doctors weren’t “sure if they’re going to need to do surgery,” she shared the bad news with Rose, Barlow and Jennie Nguyen, who were on the bus getting ready to leave. Nearly 15 minutes later, the authorities pulled into the parking lot of Gay’s beauty clinic. “Is this a prank?” Rose asked. “Is Jen playing a prank on us, though?” Andrew Peterson/Bravo  During a November 2021 episode of RHOSLC, Shah's costars were left in shock after Homeland Security showed up looking for her. "Other than our families, there was seven people that knew we were meeting at Beauty Lab today. I can't imagine anyone here would turn Jen in, but this looks really sus[picious]," Lisa Barlow noted in a confessional after Whitney Rose suggested that "someone told" the authorities where to find Shah. "I don't know anything, but I have a lot of questions around, like, Jen's lifestyle," Rose continued. "It intrigues me where she gets all of her money and all of her things from." Meredith Marks said in a FaceTime call with the cast that she was "not surprised" by the arrest, adding, "Too many things didn't add up and I've suspected that something was going on for a while. And now, it's validated that I was right [and] I'm not crazy. That's the bottom line." Chad Kirkland/Bravo(3)  In November 2021, Joseph Ciaccio, who was charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with telemarketing in 2019, was sentenced to time served. According to attorney Ronald Richards, Ciaccio received the sentence because a recent car accident left him paraplegic. "Judge was very compassionate about it and did not follow the government recommendation and sentenced him below guidelines," Richards tweeted. Courtesy of Jen Shah/Instagram  Smith, the assistant who was arrested and charged with Shah, changed his plea in November 2021 after initially pleading not guilty. “He pleaded guilty to three counts: conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering and obstruction of justice,” Richards told Us at the time. “He admitted to hiding ownership and money, defrauding elderly people and lying to the Federal Trade Commission in a deposition, which constituted perjury." Smith will be sentenced in March 2022 after his former boss' trial. He faces a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison. Bravo  Following the release of The Housewife & the Shah Shocker, a documentary that explored Shah's legal issues with interviews from alleged victims and government agents, the Bravo personality requesting that her charges.Shah's legal team claimed that the ABC News doc would ruin her chance at an unbiased jury pool because everyone could access The Housewife & the Shah Shocker ahead of her trial."Ms. Shah respectfully requests that the Court grant her leave to file a motion to dismiss the indictment," the court documents obtained by Us in December read. "Given both the extensive viewership of Hulu nationwide and Ms. Shah’s public notoriety, a change in venue would not protect Ms. Shah’s rights, nor would alternative remedies such as a detailed voir dire or emphatic jury instructions." The US Attorney responded to the motion stating that there was no basis to drop the legal case, to which Shah's attorneys called out the government officials that participated in the Hulu project. "Make no mistake, the Government cannot shift the blame to Hulu or ABC News for the manner in which the final program was edited," the RHOSLC star's response argued. "The Government and its agents publicly expressed their opinions to the press about a pending case, therefore the Government is fully accountable for all that followed. Like any wrongdoer, the Government is entirely responsible for the entire damage caused by its violation of the rules." Fred Hayes/Bravo  In December 2021, a source exclusively told Us that the drama of the past year had "put a strain on" Jen's marriage to Sharrieff. "It's been a very stressful time," the insider explained. Despite the difficulty, however, the duo were still trying to make it work. "[Coach Shah] is there for Jen and is supporting her through all of this," the source said. "They have a lot of love for each other. They've been through therapy, which really helped, and now, they are stronger than where they were months ago." Bravo/YouTube |
| Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival Tragedy: Everything We Know Posted: 11 Dec 2021 04:01 PM PST Travis Scott's 2021 Astroworld Festival left nine attendees dead and more injured after a crowd rushed the stage. While the 29-year-old "Sicko Mode" rapper performed in Houston, Texas, on Friday, November 5, the crowd surged forward and caused a mass accident. "This is a tragic night," Houston Fire Chief Samuel Peña said during a news conference early on Saturday, November 6. "We know that we had at least at least 8 confirmed fatalities tonight and we had scores of individuals that were injured here in this event." Peña noted that nearly 50,000 individuals attended the music festival, explaining that around 9:00 p.m. the crowd had "began to compress toward the front of the stage," which caused panic and injuries. "At the start of the mass casualty incident, when it was triggered … We transferred 17 patients to the hospital," Peña added at the time. "We won't know the cause of death of the eight that were confirmed until the medical examiner has completed his investigation, but we are in the process — Houston Police Department — is sending units to the hospitals to identify these patients." The incident took place at the sold-out outdoor festival, which was held at NRG Park. The crowd surge “was from panic because people were running for safety,” a source close to the investigation tells Us Weekly. “The quick response from Astroworld security and staff on site undoubtedly saved even more people from being hurt or worse." During the show, Scott paused his performance "three times" to ask what had happened, according to one source. "He asked for everybody in the area to go help them and bring them to the front," an insider told Us. "As soon as they were made aware of what was happening, they ended the performance in the interest of public safety.” The event's official social media page shared a statement of support early on Saturday, writing, "Our hearts are with the Astroworld Festival family tonight — especially those we lost and their loved ones. We are focused on supporting local officials however we can." In the statement, it was confirmed that the festival's Saturday lineup had been canceled. "As authorities mentioned in their press conference earlier, they are looking into the series of cardiac arrests that took place," the social media statement read. "Thank you to our partners at the Houston Police Department, Fire Department and NRG Park for their response and support." Scott's partner, Kylie Jenner, shared footage from the concert hours earlier via Instagram Story, having attended alongside sister Kendall Jenner. The 24-year-old Kylie Cosmetics founder posted snaps of a trailer with 3-year-old daughter Stormi's name on it alongside concert videos during the rapper's set. In Jenner's Instagram videos, the packed crowd was seen jumping during her beau’s performance, which was complete with pyrotechnics on stage. The musician's annual festival completed a week's worth of "Astroweek" programming, which he described via Instagram in October as "a wild week." "But injecting the city with inspirational features and activities for charity is a must," Scott wrote at the time. "Join us thru out the week for a bunch of Scroll below to learn more about the incident so far:  The sold-out crowd in Houston, Texas, rushed the stage during Scott’s set at 9:30 p.m., which caused mass panic and hysteria and led to numerous accidents and injuries. Amy Harris/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Houston police initially confirmed that eight concert attendees had died and even more were injured. During a press conference on November 11, attorney James Lassiter announced the death of a 22-year-old college student who was in the crowd, bringing the total number of casualties to nine. On November 14, 9-year-old Ezra Blount died of injuries sustained during the festival, bringing the number of deaths to 10. Blount, who also became the youngest person to die from injuries at Astroworld, was placed in a medically induced coma after he was trampled on November 5. "The Blount family tonight is grieving the incomprehensible loss of their precious young son," the family's attorney, Benjamin Crump, said in a statement. "This should not have been the outcome of taking their son to a concert, what should have been a joyful celebration." Amy Harris/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The local police force’s investigation is still ongoing as Peña noted during the media conference that they planned to look into "what caused the issue of the crowd surge and what prevented people from being able to escape that situation.” HANDOUT/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock  While the festival was initially planned as a two-day event, the organizers canceled its second night on Saturday, November 6, amid the investigation. KEN MURRAY/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock  After the model and the pregnant Kylie Cosmetics founder shared snaps while watching Scott’s set on Friday, a source confirmed to Us that the sisters were not harmed during the incident. Invision/AP/Shutterstock  “I’m absolutely devastated by what took place last night,” the rapper tweeted a statement on Saturday. “My prayers go out to the families and all those impacted by what happened at Astroworld Festival. Houston PD has my total support as they continue to look into the tragic loss of life.” He continued in his post, “I am committed to working together with the Houston community to heal and support the families in need. Thank you to Houston PD, Fire Department and NRG Park for their immediate response and support. Love You All.” Amy Harris/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  “We had more security over there than we had at the World Series games,” Houston mayor Sylvester Turner explained to The New York Times. “The Houston Police Department provided hundreds of officers, in addition to what I’m told were 240 or 250 non-police security that were there.” Amy Harris/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Several people were trampled, and investigators are still looking for answers regarding why the surge happened. “I’m sending investigators to the hospitals because we just don’t know,” Finner said, according to the New York Times. “We’re going to do an investigation and find out, because it’s not fair to producers, to anybody else involved, until we determine what happened, what caused the surge.” Amy Harris/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Chief of Police Troy Finner addressed reports that people were being drugged without their consent at a press conference on Saturday. "One of the narratives was some individual was injecting other people with drugs. We do have a report of a security officer, according the medical staff that was out and treated him last night, that he was out and reaching over to restrain or grab a citizen, and he felt a prick in his neck," Finner said via CBS. The police chief said this was unfounded in a press conference on Wednesday, November 10. The guard was hit in the head. He noted that other individuals were trampled and families were still being notified. Live Nation is cooperating and told authorities that they would give any video they had. Amy Harris/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Injured concertgoer Manuel Souza filed a petition against the rapper in Harris County District Court on Saturday, November 6, Us Weekly confirms. Souza called the tragedy "predictable and preventable" in the court docs and is seeking at least $1,000,000 in damages. The lawsuit also names organizer ScoreMore, entertainment company Live Nation, Scott's Cactus Jack Records and several other organizations. Shutterstock  Scott announced on Monday, November 8, that he will cover all funeral costs for the victims and further aid for those affected. He has also partnered with renowned mental health service provider BetterHealth to provide one-on-one therapy and is working with NAMI, MHA National and MHA of Greater Houston (Mental Health America). NINA PROMMER/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock  The “Highest in the Room” crooner gave his first public interview in the wake of the incident, speaking with Charlamagne Tha God during a YouTube interview on December 9. Scott claimed that he was initially unaware of his attendees’ injuries during his performance. “I didn’t know the exact details [of the incident] until minutes before the press conference [after my set],” Scott told Charlamagne Tha God. “And even at that moment you’re like, ‘Wait, what?’ People pass out, things happen at concerts, but something like that …” He continued at the time: “It’s so crazy because I’m that artist too — anytime you can hear something like that, you want to stop the show. You want to make sure fans get the proper attention they need. Anytime I could see anything like that, I did. I stopped it a couple times to just make sure everybody was OK. And I really just go off the fans’ energy as a collective — call and response. I just didn’t hear that. You can only help what you can see and whatever you’re told, whenever they tell you to stop, you stop.” Amy Harris/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Anheuser-Busch announced that the rapper's Cacti hard seltzers, launched in early 2021, are no longer in production. "After careful evaluation, we have decided to stop all production and brand development of CACTI Agave Spiked Seltzer. We believe brand fans will understand and respect this decision," the parent company said in a statement to AdAge on December 10. The brand's official Instagram and Twitter accounts have been deleted. A rep for Scott told TMZ that he "is not focused on business" in the aftermath of Astroworld. "His priority is helping his community and fans heal. CACTI asked AB InBev to inform their wholesalers there will not be product at this time," the spokesperson said. Nike previously delayed Scott's collaboration with Air Jordan, and Epic Games removed the performer's emote from Fortnite. APEX / MEGA |
| Judge Denies Jen Shah's Attempt to Dismiss Her Case After Hulu Documentary Posted: 11 Dec 2021 03:44 PM PST UPDATE: Saturday, December 11 — The request to dismiss Jen Shah’s case has been denied. "Dismissal of an indictment is an ‘extreme sanction’ that is to be utilized ‘only in the rare case’," Judge Sidney H. Stein wrote in the dismissal, citing cases that have set the precedent. In his decision, which was obtained by Us Weekly, he stated, “Indeed, there has been no evidence whatsoever proffered to suggest that Shah’s right to a fair trial has been compromised or prejudiced in any respect.” UPDATE: Monday, December 6 — The US Attorney opposed Shah’s motion to dismiss her case on Friday, December 3, on the basis that “the defendant has not and cannot demonstrate any likelihood of success on the merits of any such motion.” The Bravo personality’s legal team argued in response that the court should consider the government officials who chose to participate in The Housewife & the Shah Shocker. “Make no mistake, the Government cannot shift the blame to Hulu or ABC News for the manner in which the final program was edited,” the legal docs stated on Monday, December 6. “The Government and its agents publicly expressed their opinions to the press about a pending case, therefore the Government is fully accountable for all that followed. Like any wrongdoer, the Government is entirely responsible for the entire damage caused by its violation of the rules.” The filing also claimed that “improper and unrepentant conduct of the prosecution team has caused irreparable damage to Ms. Shah's rights to a fair trial, free from prejudice.” Original story below: After Hulu dropped their The Housewife & the Shah Shocker documentary about Jen Shah‘s legal issues, the reality star is requesting that her charges be dropped as well. In court documents obtained by Us Weekly, attorneys for Shah, 48, filed a letter that requested her case be dismissed on the basis that the new doc violated the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star’s right to a fair trial. According to the paperwork, Shah’s legal team is arguing that there won’t be an “untainted jury pool” now that the documentary is available for everyone to watch ahead of her March 2022 trial. “Ms. Shah respectfully requests that the Court grant her leave to file a motion to dismiss the indictment,” the legal docs, which were filed on Tuesday, November 30, read. “Given both the extensive viewership of Hulu nationwide and Ms. Shah's public notoriety, a change in venue would not protect Ms. Shah's rights, nor would alternative remedies such as a detailed voir dire or emphatic jury instructions.” Shah made headlines in March when she and her assistant Stuart Smith were charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with telemarketing and conspiracy to commit money laundering. “Jennifer Shah, who portrays herself as a wealthy and successful businessperson on 'reality' television, and Stuart Smith, who is portrayed as Shah's 'first assistant,' allegedly generated and sold 'lead lists' of innocent individuals for other members of their scheme to repeatedly scam," Manhattan U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss said in a press release following Shah’s arrest. "In actual reality and as alleged, the so-called business opportunities pushed on the victims by Shah, Smith, and their co-conspirators were just fraudulent schemes, motivated by greed, to steal victims' money.” The ABC News documentary, which dropped on Hulu on Monday, November 29, features interviews from two alleged victims, the agents that are part of the investigation and legal experts. Homeland Security Investigations Acting Special Agent in Charge Rick Patel addressed Shah’s alleged involvement in selling "lead lists,” saying, "The folks that are behind this are pros at what they do. It is disgusting. And what we'd like to tell any victim is, it’s not your fault, please come forward, because we need your help to make sure this doesn’t happen to more people.” In the November filing, Shah’s attorney argued that that the interviews with Homeland Security Investigations offered details on her case that weren’t previously made public in an effort to “poison the jury pool.” Although Shah and her team didn’t provide a comment for the documentary, her aunt Lehua Vincent showed support for her niece. “This is the most difficult time for our entire family. The Jen Shah that I know is a woman who has come from a culture that is deeply rooted in honesty, loyalty and hard work," Vincent said. "There’s just no way that Jen has the ability to be harmful or hurtful or disrespectful. You are innocent until proven guilty … and I believe her to be nothing but innocent." Ahead of the Hulu doc’s premiere, Smith, 43, changed his initial not guilty plea and instead plead guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering and obstruction of justice. “He admitted to hiding ownership and money, defrauding elderly people and lying to the Federal Trade Commission in a deposition, which constituted perjury,” attorney Ronald Richards, who is not involved with the case but who appeared in The Housewife & the Shah Shocker, told Us on November 19. With reporting by Diana Cooper |
| 'Days of Our Lives' Alum Rhonda Stubbins White Dead at 60 Posted: 11 Dec 2021 02:20 PM PST It's never easy to say goodbye. Larry King, Christopher Plummer and Cecily Tyson are among the celebrities who died in 2021, leaving those in their wake heartbroken. Dustin Diamond died on February 1 at age 44 after a battle with stage IV small cell carcinoma. "He was diagnosed with this brutal, relentless form of malignant cancer only three weeks ago. In that time, it managed to spread rapidly throughout his system; the only mercy it exhibited was its sharp and swift execution," his rep told Us Weekly in a statement at the time. "Dustin did not suffer. He did not have to lie submerged in pain. For that, we are grateful." The actor's Saved by the Bell costars paid tribute to him after news of his death. "I'm deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dustin Diamond, a true comedic genius. My sincere condolences to his family and friends," Mark-Paul Gosselaar told Us in a statement. "Looking back at our time working together, I will miss those raw, brilliant sparks that only he was able to produce. A pie in your face, my comrade." Mario Lopez, meanwhile, wrote via Instagram: "Dustin, you will be missed my man. The fragility of this life is something never to be taken for granted. Prayers for your family will continue on." Tiffani Thiessen echoed Lopez's sentiments in an Instagram post of her own. "I am deeply saddened by the news of my old co-star @realdustindiamond passing," she captioned a photo of Diamond. "Life is extremely fragile and it's something we should never take for granted. God speed Dustin." Later that month, fans lost an iconic figure in Christopher Plummer, who died at age 91. "Chris was an extraordinary man who deeply loved and respected his profession with great old fashion manners, self deprecating humor and the music of words," his longtime manager said in a statement to Us on February 5. "He was a National Treasure who deeply relished his Canadian roots. Through his art and humanity, he touched all of our hearts and his legendary life will endure for all generations to come. He will forever be with us." The Oscar winner's Sound of Music costar Julie Andrews honored him after his death. "The world has lost a consummate actor today. And I have lost a cherished friend," the actress told Us in a statement. "I treasure the memories of our work together and all the humor and fun we shared through the years. My heart and condolences go out to his lovely wife Elaine, and his daughter Amanda." Scroll down to see Us' tribute to the celebrities who died in 2021.  The former Denver Broncos wide receiver died at age 33. “We are devastated and completely heartbroken by the sudden, tragic passing of Demaryius Thomas,” a statement from the Denver Broncos read on December 10. “D.T. was beloved by our entire organization, his teammates and coaches and our fans. Recently retiring as a Bronco, we were very music looking forward to celebrating Demaryius for years to come as one of the greatest players in franchise history.” AP/Shutterstock  The America’s Got Talent alum’s Mettal Maffia bandmates confirmed the news via Instagram in November. “It is with great sadness we inform you all of the loss of our bandmate/brother/and friend @jayjayrocks,” the group’s statement read. “It still doesn’t feel real and we would give anything to change it. Please respect the family, as well as our wishes as we take our time to grieve and process this detrimental loss. We miss you brother, every second of every minute, of every day. Thank you for teaching us all to laugh a little more. Rock in Paradise 💚.” NBC/YouTube  The Tony nominee, best known for playing Carmine “The Big Ragoo” Ragusa on Laverne & Shirley, died at age 69 on November 27. "It is with deep regret that we share with you the passing of our beloved Eddie Mekka," read a statement posted to the actor's official Facebook page. "We welcome you to share your memories of Eddie and your condolences to his family on this fan page."Cindy Williams, who played Shirley on the iconic sitcom, paid tribute to her former costar via social media. "My darling Eddie," she tweeted. "A world-class talent who could do it all. I love you dearly. I'll miss you so much. But oh the marvelous memories." MEGA TheMegaAgency.com  The Broadway songwriter died on November 26 at his home in Roxbury, Connecticut, his friend and lawyer F. Richard Pappas announced. He was 91. Sondheim is best known for writing the lyrics for West Side Story, Gypsy and more iconic musicals. Film adaptations of his work include Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods and Merrily We Roll Along. Richard Young/Shutterstock  The TikTok star and mother of four died on November 18 after battling lymphoma. She was 37. Courtesy of TikTok  The Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse and Flower actor died on November 21. He was 28. "It was a shock and devastated all of us who loved him. He will be dearly missed,” his rep told The Hollywood Reporter. “We hope everyone understands how painful this is for his loved ones and can respect boundaries and allow them to grieve in private." Steven Ferdman/Shutterstock  The former Saturday Night Live writer died at the age of 66. His death was announced on the November 20 episode of the NBC series via a title card that read, "Peter Aykroyd 1955-2021." Courtesy Saturday Night Live/Twitter  The actor, known for his roles as Babe Ruth in The Sandlot and Chick Gandil in Field of Dreams, died at 78 in November, his wife, Shelley LaFleur, confirmed. "After a 10-year battle with A-typical Parkinson’s, Art LaFleur, the love of my life passed away," Shelley shared via Facebook. "He brought laughter to so many people as Babe Ruth in The Sandlot, The Tooth Fairy in The Santa Clause 2 and 3, and Chick Gandil in Field of Dreams to name just a few. He was a generous and selfless man which carried over to his acting but more importantly it was who he was for his family and friends." Newscom/MEGA  The legendary rock 'n' roll photographer, known for his work with David Bowie, Queen, Iggy Pop and many more, died in November. “It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share our beloved psychedelic renegade Mick Rock has made the Jungian journey to the other side,” read a statement posted to his official Twitter account on November 18. “Those who had the pleasure of existing in his orbit know that Mick was always so much more than ‘The Man Who Shot the 70s.' He was a photographic poet — a true force of nature who spent his days doing exactly what he loved, always in his own delightfully outrageous way.” The U.K. native was the artist behind tons of iconic album covers, including Lou Reed's Transformer, the Stooges' Raw Power, Bowie's Pin Ups and Queen's Queen II. Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The “Get Paid” rapper was shot and killed on November 17 in Memphis, Tennessee, Billboard and Fox13 reported. He was 36. Larry Marano/Shutterstock  Heath Freeman died at age 41, his manager confirmed in November. He was best known for his role as Howard Epps on Bones from 2005 to 2007. He also appeared on ER, The Closer, Raising the Bar and Torchwood. A cause of death was not announced. He was filming a movie called Terror on the Prairie opposite Gina Carano days before his passing. "Heath truly was so special, so fierce and precious, protective gentle and brave," the Mandalorian actress shared in a tribute via Instagram. "He made me feel safe. He took care of everyone around him. I am so blessed to know him for the time I did. Rest In Peace Heath Freeman.. my sweet, passionate friend. I'll be missing you and praying for your loved ones." Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Happy Days alum died in Bath, England, on September 15. He was 70. The actor’s brother, Cormac O’Herlihy, confirmed Gavan’s passing on November 12. “RIP Gavan,” Ron Howard tweeted of his former Happy Days costar. “I knew him as the 1st of 2 Chucks on #HappyDays & then as Airk in #Willow where I had the pleasure of directing him. A talented actor with a big free spirit.” ITV/Shutterstock  The character actor, best known for his role as Piney Winston on Sons of Anarchy, died in October at age 80, a close friend confirmed via Facebook weeks later. "Bill truly was a 'lion,' and his memory will always be a blessing!" the November 2 social media post read. At the time, a cause of death was not revealed. Nikki Nelson/WENN.com Newscom/(Mega Agency)  The oldest surviving former Miss America, who won during World War II, died on October 18. She was 97. Her son Peter Stoneham confirmed the news to the New York Times, telling the outlet, “There was a definite Dickensian aspect to her story,” while noting her life, “was absolutely crammed with wonderful characters.” Glasshouse Images/Shutterstock  “Rest In Peace to Huey Ha,” read a post on the YouTube star's official Instagram on October 27. “Huey Ha passed away October 25, 2021. He loved and appreciated every single one of his supporters.” Although no details were given about his cause of death, the announcement mentioned that Haha was survived by his daughter. Courtesy Huey Haha/Instagram  The actor, best known for playing Gunther on Friends, died on October 24. Earlier this year, he revealed he’d privately battled prostate cancer since 2018. Though treatment initially helped him go about his life, the disease progressed recently, he told Today during a June appearance. “I missed going in for a test, which was not a good thing,” Tyler said at the time. “So the cancer decided to mutate at the time of the pandemic, and so it’s progressed. … Next time you go in for just a basic exam or your yearly checkup, please ask your doctor for a PSA test. It’s easily detectable. … If it spreads beyond the prostate to the bones, which is most prevalent in my form, it can be a lot more difficult to deal with.” Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock  The Bosom Buddies and Newhart alum died on October 22 at age 66. He had battled cancer for two years. Paul Buck/EPA/Shutterstock  The Oscar-winning songwriter died on October 19 at the age of 90. Bricusse was best known for penning the theme song for the James Bond franchise’s Goldfinger, Willa Wonka’s “Candy Man” and Nina Simone’s “Feeling Good.” The composer’s son, Adam Bricusse, confirmed his death via Facebook, writing, “My dearest father passed away peacefully this morning. Please raise a glass for him. Love. Forever. RIP Dad.” Piers Allardyce/Shutterstock  The Dragon Ball voice actor died on October 18 at the age of 56. Ayres’ girlfriend, Krystal LaPorte, confirmed his passing via Twitter, saying her world “went dark” when he died. “Christopher Owen Ayres passed away peacefully, held close by his mother, brother, and girlfriend,” she tweeted. The anime actor’s cause of death wasn’t immediately released, but he had been battling end-stage cardiac obstructive pulmonary disease since 2017. Guillermo Proano/WENN/Newscom/MEGA  The first Black secretary of state died at age 84 on October 18, his family revealed in a statement via Facebook. They shared that while he was vaccinated, his death was caused by "complications from Covid 19." Sipa/Shutterstock  The Andy Griffith Show alum "died peacefully" on October 16, "after a brief illness," the Andy Griffith Museum shared at the time on their website. She was 95. Moviestore/Shutterstock  The actress, who played the Merchant Tribe Elder in Black Panther and the forthcoming sequel, died on October 15. She was 95. “It's with a Heavy heart I announce this morning Dorothy Steel transitioned this morning in her hometown of Detroit. That is what she wanted to be home,” her agent, Cindy Butler, confirmed the news via a Facebook post. “Thank you Ms. Dorothy for giving me the opportunity to ride this wave with you. Thank you for all the Casting Directors who hired Ms. Dorothy. Thank you to the world for loving on her from afar. I received calls from all over the world wanting to interview or do a Bio pic of her life. She was very selective. … WAKANDAFOREVER.” Steve TV/YouTube  The actor, who appeared on Shameless, Insecure, Last Comic Standing and more, died at age 40, his agent announced on October 12. He contracted COVID-19 weeks before his death. His cause of death has not been confirmed. “Ricarlo was one of the nicest people I have ever met in my life and a joy to work for. He will be missed dearly,” Stu Golfman of KMR Talent told Deadline. Courtesy of Ricarlo Flanagan/Instagram  The Disney animator died on October 10 at the age of 111. Tompson was a pioneer for the studio, working as an illustrator and storyboard planner on Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Sleeping Beauty, Mary Poppins, Robin Hood and The Aristocats among others. Shutterstock (2)  The actor, who portrayed Zahir Arif for six seasons on HBO's Oz, died at age 58 after battling cancer. The show's creator, Tom Fontana, confirmed the news via social media on October 10 after previously helping set up a GoFundMe to help Adams cover the costs of his treatment. Shutterstock  The 2017 Chopped Junior champion died at age 17 following a 13-year cancer battle. Magical Elves, the production company behind Top Chef Junior, confirmed the news via Instagram on October 6. “We are devastated after hearing about the loss of our Top Chef Junior alum, Fuller Goldsmith,” the social media post read, alongside photos from Goldsmith’s culinary competitions. “He was an incredible chef and the strongest kid we've ever met. From the minute he was introduced to us, we knew he would make an impact on everyone around him and be a positive force in cooking world. To his family, we give all our love as they mourn the loss of someone truly special. 💜” Courtesy of Fuller Goldsmith/Instagram  The MMA fighter's death was confirmed on October 4, more than one month after he was knocked out during the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship in Mississippi. He was 38. Facebook  Known for working with David Letterman on CBS' The Late Show, the announcer died on October 4 in Stamford, Connecticut, at the age of 78. Per The Hollywood Reporter, his wife, Peggy, and daughters were by his side. Diane Bondareff/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Bridgerton crew member died at 53 after contracting the coronavirus, Nicola Coughlan confirmed via social media on October 4. One month prior, Pilcher and his collaborators won the Emmy for Outstanding Period and/or Character Hairstyling. Courtesy of Nicola Coughlan/Instagram  The TikTok star died on September 26 at the age of 19 following a police chase. Salazar was behind the wheel during the fatal crash that killed him and three other people. A GoFundMe page was created by Chris Vazquez to assist Salazar's family. "I don't know what's real and not real anymore. We couldn't believe it the moment we found out," Vazquez wrote. "Don't really want to get into details because it's so hard for us to even talk about the pain he went through. Never expected this happen but now you're watching over us." Courtesy of Gabriel Salazar/TikTok  The Old Yeller child star died in September 2021 at the age of 79. “My friend of many decades, Tommy Kirk, was found dead last night. You will surely recall his string of Disney movies; Shaggy Dog. Ol’ Yeller, etc.,” former child star Paul Petersen wrote via Facebook, confirming the news of his friend's death on September 29. “Tommy was intensely private. He lived alone in Las Vegas, close to his friend … and Ol Yeller co-star, Bev Washburn ... and it was she who called me this morning. Tommy was gay and estranged from what remains of his blood-family. We in A Minor Consideration are Tommy’s family. Without apology. We will take care of this. Please know that Tommy Kirk loved you, his fans. You lifted him up when an Industry let him down in 1965. He was not bitter. His church comforted him. May God have mercy on his soul.” Disney/Kobal/Shutterstock  The YouTube star and makeup artist died on September 26 at age 35. “We lost a beautiful soul,” her husband, Puffin Thompson, wrote via Instagram, adding that he had answered "so many texts of people just checking in on her without even knowing of her passing. It’s great to see how loved she was. And she loved all you right back. I’ll continue to love her and miss her forever.” Courtesy Mel Thompson/Instagram  The Notting Hill director died at the age of 65 on September 22, his family confirmed in a statement released by his publicist. The 1999 film's star, Julia Roberts, paid tribute to the late director, calling him "a kind and gentle man" who she felt "so fortunate" to have worked with. "He always had a sweet grin on his face and a perfect piece of direction to share," she said in a September 23 statement via E!. Andrew H. Walker/Shutterstock  The Sex and the City alum died at age 57, his family confirmed on September 21. Invision/AP/Shutterstock  "It is with great sadness that Tom Ford announces the death of his beloved husband of 35 years, Richard Buckley," Ford's reps said in a statement to Us on September 21. "Richard passed away peacefully at their home in Los Angeles Sunday night with Tom and their son Jack by his side. He died of natural causes after a prolonged illness." The well-known fashion editor, who worked with publications such as Vanity Fair, Italian Vogue and New York Magazine, died at the age of 72. Richard Young/Shutterstock  The singer and former member of R&B trio Labelle passed away on September 20 at the age of 76. “We were just onstage together on Saturday and it was such a powerful and special moment,” Patti LaBelle tweeted at the time. “Sarah Dash was an awesomely talented, beautiful and loving soul who blessed my life and the lives of so many others in more ways than I can say. I could always count on her to have my back. That’s who Sarah was … a loyal friend and a voice for those who didn’t have one. She was a true giver, always serving and sharing her talent and time.” Charles Sykes/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The comedian, known for his work in Friday and House Party, died on September 6 at age 55, his rep, LyNea Bell, confirmed to Deadline weeks later. "The world of comedy has truly been shaken, again," Bell noted at the time. "Our BH Talent family is heartbroken about the loss of the iconic legend of stage and screen Mr. Anthony 'A.J.' Johnson. He has left with us amazing memories of his laughter, dynamic acting skills, but most of all his enormous personality and heart of gold." The statement continued, "We will be in constant prayer for his entire family including his wife Lexis, three children, brother Edward 'Peanut' Smith, sister Sheila, and lifetime manager and friend Mike D. Please give them the time they need to process and grieve such a huge loss." Courtesy Flaqko/YouTube  The actress, best known for her Golden Age musicals, died at the age of 92 on September 16. Powell starred in hits including A Date With Judy, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Royal Wedding and Hit the Deck. Gregory Pace/BEI/Shutterstock  The Saturday Night Live alum’s manager announced his death on September 14, after the comedian’s nine-year private battle with cancer. He was 61. “He was most proud of his comedy,” Macdonald’s longtime producing partner Lori Jo Hoekstra told Us in a statement. “He never wanted the diagnosis to affect the way the audience or any of his loved ones saw him. Norm was a pure comic. He once wrote that ‘a joke should catch someone by surprise, it should never pander.’ He certainly never pandered. Norm will be missed terribly.” Jim Smeal/BEI/Shutterstock  The actor, best known for his role in My Big Fat Greek Wedding, died on August 31, his publicist confirmed on September 8. He was 94. Dave Allocca/Starpix/Shutterstock  The Boardwalk Empire alum died at age 54, The Hollywood Reporter reported on September 6. Matt Baron/Shutterstock  The former Girl’s Aloud crooner died in September after battling cancer. She was 39. Her mother, Marie Hardman, confirmed the news via a statement on the singer’s Instagram. “It’s with deep heartbreak that today I’m sharing the news that my beautiful daughter Sarah has sadly passed away,” the statement read. “Many of you will know of Sarah’s battle with cancer and that she fought so strongly from her diagnosis until her last day. She slipped away peacefully this morning. I’d like to thank everyone for their kind support over the past year. It meant the world to Sarah and it gave her great strength and comfort to know she was loved. I know she won’t want to be remembered for her fight against this terrible disease — she was a bright shining star and I hope that’s how she can be remembered instead.” David Fisher/Shutterstock  The former Today weatherman’s death was announced by Al Roker. “We lost a beloved member of our @todayshow family this morning. Willard Scott passed peacefully at the age of 87 surrounded by family, including his daughters Sally and Mary and his lovely wife, Paris,” Roker captioned a photo of him and Scott on September 4. “He was truly my second dad and am where I am today because of his generous spirit. Willard was a man of his times, the ultimate broadcaster. There will never be anyone quite like him.” Before he was a weatherman, he was a clown. Scott was known as Bozo the Clown in Washington, D.C., and he was also the original Ronald McDonald. Ivan Nikolov/WENN/Newscom/The Mega Agency  The husband of NeNe Leakes died on September 1 at age 66 after a battle with colon cancer. "Today the Leakes family is in deep pain with a broken heart. After a long battle with cancer, Gregg Leakes has passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by all of his children, very close loved ones and wife Nene Leakes,” a representative for the family said in a statement. “We ask that you pray for peace and strength over their family & allow them to mourn in private during this very very difficult time.” The real estate investor was first diagnosed in June 2018 but was declared cancer-free 11 months later. In June 2021, NeNe revealed that Gregg's cancer had returned. Two months later, she told fans at her Linnethia Lounge that he was dying. "My husband is transitioning to the other side,” she said in August. “You don’t know what we’re dealing with right now." Diane Bondareff/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Mary Tyler Moore Show alum died peacefully in his home on August 29 at age 91. “We are sorry to say that our beloved patriarch passed away this morning peacefully,” a statement on his official Twitter account read. “Words cannot express the sadness we feel. With a kiss on your head — Goodnight dad. We love you.” Rebecca Cabage/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The former child actor died on August 28 after he was reported missing two days earlier, days after starting college at Millersville University in Millersville, Pennsylvania. The university confirmed the news via Twitter, writing, “It is with a grieving heart that I let you know of the death of 19-year-old Matthew Mindler from Hellertown, Pennsylvania, a first-year student at Millersville University.” The statement continued, “A search had been underway for Matthew since Thursday, after he was reported missing. Matthew was found deceased this morning, Saturday, August 28, in Manor Township near campus.” An official cause of death was not announced. Marion Curtis/Starpix/Shutterstock  The Dynasty alum’s wife, Jodi Lister, confirmed on August 25, that Nader died at home in California after battling an untreatable form of cancer. The actor, who was also known for his role on All My Children, was 76. “With a heavy heart, I’m sharing the news of the passing of my beloved, Michael. We had 18 wonderful years together with the many dogs we fostered and adopted,” Lister said in a statement to MichaelFairmanTV.com. “Recently, Michael was so thrilled to reconnect with his friends from the cast of Dynasty during Emma Samms virtual event to help raise funds for Long-Covid research. He was a beautiful and fascinating man with many talents and skills. I will miss him forever.” Nils Jorgensen/Shutterstock  News broke on August 24 that the So You Think You Can Dance alum had died. He was 33. His cause of death was not publicly announced. Paul A Hebert/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Everly Brothers performer died at the age of 84 in Nashville, a family spokesperson confirmed to the Los Angeles Times on August 21. “Don lived by what he felt in his heart,” a statement to the outlet read. “Don expressed his appreciation for the ability to live his dreams … with his soulmate and wife, Adela, and sharing the music that made him an Everly Brother.” AFF-USA/Shutterstock  The Sherlock actress, who played Mrs. Hudson on the series, died on August 12 at the age of 84. “Mum passed away quietly today with her family around her, in Edinburgh. We ask for privacy and understanding at this most difficult and sad of times,” the family said in a statement after Stubbs’ agent confirmed to Deadline that the English actress passed away following an illness. Dan Wooller/Shutterstock  The former child star died at age 95 on August 7, her daughter Kendall Errair confirmed in a statement. Withers was known for her work in the 1934 film Bright Eyes, which also starred Shirley Temple, and later made a name for herself in commercials. Alan Berliner/BEI/Shutterstock  The comedian, who was a co-founder of comedy group The Whitest Kids You Know, died Friday, August 6. He was 41. Moore’s manager confirmed his death to Deadline, who only listed the cause as “an accident.” Moore is survived by his wife Aimee Carlson, son August and other extended family members. His loved ones issued a statement: “We are devastated by the loss of my husband, best friend and the father of our son. He was known as a writer and comedian to millions, and yet to us he was simply the center of our whole world. We don’t know how we’ll go on without him, but we’re thankful for the memories we do have that will stay with us forever. We appreciate the outpouring of love and support we have received from everyone. This is a tragic and sudden loss and we ask that you please respect our privacy during this time of grieving.” Gregory Pace/BEI/Shutterstock  The Night Court actress died Saturday, August 7, after a nearly four-year battle with cancer. She was 70. Post’s career began in 1979 with classic shows like CHiPs, The Love Boat and Cheers. She also had a memorable role as Cameron Diaz’s mother in the 1998 film There’s Something About Mary. In recent years, she appeared on Scrubs, 30 Rock and Chicago P.D., and she even made Lifetime’s Four Christmases and a Wedding and ABC’s The Kids Are Alright between rounds of chemotherapy. The actress is survived by her husband, Michael A. Ross, daughters Kate Armstrong Ross and Daisy Schoenborn, son-in-law Bryce Schoenborn and a granddaughter, 5 months. Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Kool & the Gang co-founder Dennis “Dee Tee” Thomas died in August 2021. A spokesperson said via NBC News the saxophone player died in his sleep. He was 70. Brad Barket/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The My 600-Lb. Life star died at home in New Jersey on August 1 after documenting her journey on the TLC reality show. She was 30. Discovery+  The soap star died on Friday, July 30, at the age of 60, his costar Jim Heffel confirmed via Facebook. “Yesterday I lost a good friend and the world lost a great person,” Heffel wrote. "Jay Pickett decided to ride off into the Heavens. Jay died sitting on a horse ready to rope a steer in the movie Treasure Valley in Idaho. The way of a true cowboy. Jay wrote the story and starred in it. He was also coproducer with myself and Vernon Walker. He will be truly missed. Ride like the wind partner [sic].” The movie’s director, Travis Mills, shared a note of his own via the movie’s Facebook page on Sunday, August 1. He wrote, “Many of you have already heard about the tragedy that happened two days ago. Jay Pickett, our leading man, writer, producer and creator of this movie passed away suddenly while we were on location preparing to film a scene. There is no official explanation for the cause of his death but it appears to have been a heart attack. Everyone present tried as hard as they could to keep him alive. Our hearts are broken and we grieve for his family who are so devastated by this shocking tragedy.” Courtesy Jay Pickett/Instagram  The TikTok star, known by his username @itsanthonymichael, died on July 31 due to his injuries from a shooting five days earlier, police confirmed. The 19-year-old was in a Corona, California, movie theater watching The Forever Purge when a shooter opened fire. While another victim died immediately, Barajas spent days on life support before succumbing to his injuries. A suspect is in custody. Courtesy Anthony Michael/Instagram  The Lone Ranger actor died in his sleep of natural causes at a private care facility in Hollywood on July 28. He was 85. “His motto in life was always respect one another and don’t talk about one another in a negative way,” Grant’s publicist, Lani Carmichael, told the Associated Press. Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The remaining ZZ Top members confirmed the death of the bassist and cofounder on July 28 via Facebook. Hill was 72. "We are saddened by the news today that our Compadre, Dusty Hill, has passed away in his sleep at home in Houston, Texas,” the statement read. “We, along with legions of ZZ Top fans around the world, will miss your steadfast presence, your good nature and enduring commitment to providing that monumental bottom to the ‘Top.’ We will forever be connected to that 'Blues Shuffle in C.' You will be missed greatly, amigo. Frank & Billy." Hill’s passing comes just five days after he suffered a hip injury that resulted in him stepping back from one of the rock band’s 2021-2022 North American tour stops. Larry Marano/Shutterstock  The Emmy- and Tony-winning comedian died peacefully on Saturday, July 24 in Manhattan at the age of 93, his lawyer confirmed to The New York Times. Mason, who was a master of the “Borscht Belt” style of comedy, had been hospitalized for two weeks prior with difficulty breathing. Stuart Clarke/Shutterstock  The Gladiator actor died after a heart attack while on a boat in Turkey. He was 65. The bodybuilder, who also appeared in Braveheart, is survived by wife Denise Mitchell and their children. YouTube  The “She Rates Dogs” podcast host died on Saturday, July 18 following a hit-and-run collision in Los Angeles. He was 26. George’s cohost Michaela Okland confirmed the news via Twitter. “I would rather you guys here this from me than a news article,” she wrote at the time. “Mat was killed in a hit and run last night. I don’t really have any other words right now. I wish I could contact everybody who knows him personally but the news is already out and I just can’t do it right now.” Courtesy of Mat George/Instagram  The “Just a Friend” rapper died on July 16 at age 57 following complications from diabetes, which the performer had suffered from for more than a year. Markie (real name Marcel Theo Hall) died in a Baltimore hospital with his wife, Tara Hall, at his side. “We are grateful for the many calls and prayers of support that we have received during this difficult time,” a rep for the rapper told TMZ at the time. “Biz created a legacy of artistry that will forever be celebrated by his industry peers and his beloved fans whose lives he was able to touch through music, spanning over 35 years. He leaves behind a wife, many family members and close friends who will miss his vibrant personality, constant jokes and frequent banter.” Jim Smeal/Shutterstock  The star of 1980’s Any Which Way You Can died at age 88 on July 5. His wife, Joanne Cervelli Smith, did not reveal his cause of death but said he passed at the Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital in Woodland Hills, California, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He was known for his work on TV in Rich Man, Poor Man (1976) and Hawaii Five-0 (1979-80) as well as films such as The Losers (1970), Conan the Barbarian (1982) and Red Dawn (1984). He is survived by his wife and his children, William E. Smith III and Sherri Anne Cervelli. Aip/Kobal/Shutterstock  Robert Downey Jr. confirmed his father’s death on July 7. “RIP Bob D. Sr. 1936-2021,” the Iron Man star wrote via Instagram. “Last night, dad passed peacefully in his sleep after years of enduring the ravages of Parkinson’s. He was a true maverick filmmaker, and remained remarkably optimistic throughout. According to my stepmoms [sic] calculations, they were happily married for just over 2000 years. Rosemary Rogers-Downey, you are a saint, and our thoughts and prayers are with you.” The late actor and director was 85. Damian Dovarganes/AP/Shutterstock  "Suzzanne Douglas a beautiful and talented actress made her transition today. She warmed our hearts on movie screens and television sets all over the world. This beautiful soul was my cousin," the When They See Us star's cousin Angie Tee posted via Facebook in July 2021. She continued: "I can remember growing up, there weren’t very many black actresses who had starring roles but there was my cousin with the lead role in Tap starring alongside great dancers such as Gregory Hines and Sammy Davis Jr. She also performed with Angela Bassett and Whoopi Goldberg in How Stella Got Her Groove Back. The Inkwell, Jason's Lyric and so much more the list goes on. The world will miss your talent but your soul will live on forever. Rest in Paradise my beautiful cousin Suzzane you will be missed RIP." Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock  The Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender died on July 4 after suffering a head injury in Michigan following an Independence Day incident, police said, noting there was a “fireworks malfunction” where Kivlenieks fell while “escaping a hot tub.” He was 24. “We are shocked and saddened by the loss of Matiss Kivlenieks, and we extend our deepest sympathies to his mother, Astrida, his family and friends during this devastating time," Blue Jackets President of Hockey Operations, John Davidson, said in a statement on July 5. "Kivi was an outstanding young man who greeted every day and everyone with a smile and the impact he had during his four years with our organization will not be forgotten." Courtesy Matiss Kivlenieks/Instagram; Kathy Willens/AP/Shutterstock  The Everybody Loves Raymond actor and father of the show's creator, Phil Rosenthal, died at age 95, his son confirmed via Instagram on June 27. "As heartbroken as we are, we are so grateful that he was our dad, our grandpa, our friend, our favorite and funniest TV star, and the role model for how to live 95 years while being sweet, gentle, kind, compassionate and really really funny . Will have more to say, later. Lost the biggest influence in my life. I know you loved him too and I’m sad for all of us today," Phil wrote. "I love you Dad. You live on forever in us, your family, and the friends you’ve made around the world." Courtesy of Phil Rosenthal/Instagram  The former Skid Row singer died in June at age 55, a month after revealing he was struggling with liver failure. Band members announced his passing on Instagram, "We are saddened to hear the news of our brother Johnny Solinger," the official account shared. "Our thoughts are with his family, friends and fans. Godspeed Singo." Solinger replaced Sebastian Bach as the frontman in 1999, and he left the band in 2015. UPI Photo/Roger Williams/Newscom/Mega  The Gone Girl actress, whose long television and stage career led her to appear in shows such as One Life to Live, Royal Pains and Nashville, died on June 13 due to injuries sustained after a hit-and-run scooter accident in New York City. She was 65. Victoria Will/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Deliverance actor died of natural causes at his Los Angeles home on June 13 in Los Angeles. Beatty was 83. The star appeared in films such as Nashville (1975), All the President’s Men (1976) and Superman (1978). In his later years, Warren starred in Charlie Wilson’s War (2007) and voiced Lotso, the main villain in Toy Story 3 (2010). Beatty is survived by wife Sandra Johnson as well as his children from his previous relationships: Blossom, Doug, twins Charles and Lennis, Wally, Jon, Thomas and Dorothy. Shutterstock  The actor’s family confirmed on June 9 that he died of cardiac complications in Los Angeles on June 3. His wife, Elaine Lively, and his children, Lori, Jason, Robyn, Eric and Blake, were by his side. He was 74. Henry Lamb/BEI/Shutterstock  The Mod Squad alum died on June 6 after battling colon cancer, his manager confirmed to CNN the following day. He was 81. Williams was best known for playing Lincoln “Linc” Hayes on the crime drama from 1968 to 1973. He also starred on Mystery Woman and had a recurring voice role on American Dragon: Jake Long. His film credits include Purple Rain, The Butler and American Nightmares. The actor is survived by his sister Sondra Pugh, daughter Jamey Phillips, niece Suyin Shaw, grandnephews Elliot Shaw and Ese Shaw and grandniece Azaria Verdin. Alexandra Wyman/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Chicago native, known for her roles on The Andy Griffith Show and Mayberry R.F.D., died on May 31 at age 85. Her family told The Hollywood Reporter that Golonka suffered from Alzheimer's disease and died at a California memory care facility. United Artists/Kobal/Shutterstock  The Face/Off actress’s son, director/actor Morgan Krantz, announced her death via Instagram, captioning a series of photos, “Rip Mom. I love you." She died after suffering cardiac arrest at age 57. Courtesy Morgan Krantz/Instagram  The Texas-based rapper, whose real name was Dashawn Robertson, died at age 20 on May 31. A cause of death was not determined at the time, per NBC News. Courtesy Lil Loaded/Instagram  The Grammy winner, known for hits like "Hooked on a Feeling" and "Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head," died on May 29 at his Arlington, Texas, home. His reps said complications from lung cancer caused his death. Mark Reinstein/Shutterstock  The Love Boat star died on May 29, according to Ron Celona, artistic director of the Coachella Valley Repertory. MacLeod, who played news writer Murray Slaughter on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, was 90 at the time of his death. Adam Scull/Shutterstock  The actor, best known for his role as Freddy Jones in 2003's School of Rock, died on May 26 after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle. He was 32. Courtesy of Kevin Clark/Facebook; Shutterstock  The actor died at age 74, according to a Facebook announcement from the town of Montgomery, New York. Wright voiced Sebastian in Disney’s The Little Mermaid in 1989, signing Oscar-nominated hits such as “Kiss the Girl” and “Under the Sea.” He enjoyed a long stage career, even originating the part of Mufasa in The Lion King on Broadway, and cofounding the Hudson Valley Conservatory. “Sam and his family have impacted countless Hudson Valley youth always inspiring them to reach higher and dig deeper to become the best version of themselves,” the town said in the statement. “On top of his passion for the arts and his love for his family, Sam was most known for walking into a room and simply providing PURE JOY to those he interacted with. He loved to entertain, he loved to make people smile and laugh and he loved to love.” Alex Berliner/BEI/Shutterstock  Born Paul Gladney, the comic died on May 19 in his Oakland, California, home at age 79, his rep told The Hollywood Reporter. His writing credits included hits such as Sanford and Sons and Good Times, and he acted on screen as Sam Cooke in the 1978 film The Buddy Holly Story. He also made several appearances on Chappelle’s Show. Broadimage/Shutterstock  The Beethoven actor died on May 18 at the age of 86. His son, Nicholas, confirmed the news to The New York Times, telling them he died at home in Connecticut of bone marrow cancer Gregory Pace/BEI/Shutterstock  The 59-year-old actress, best known for her role as the iconic video vixen in several 1980s Whitesnake music videos, was found dead on May 7. “We just want to say thank you for all of you, her fans and friends, for always showing her such support and love. You gave her life everyday. We miss her and love her and we know her legacy will live on forever,” daughters Wynter Finley and Raine Finley announced on May 8. Broadimage/Shutterstock  The former NASCAR driver's fiancée, Keira Brinegar Tibbs, confirmed via Facebook on May 2 that McClure had died at age 42. "Eric, I will love you until my last breath....please wait for me until then," she wrote. "I love you more." NASCAR also issued a statement via Twitter the same day, writing, "We are saddened to learn of the passing of former driver and owner Eric McClure. NASCAR extends its deepest condolences to Eric’s family and friends." Courtesy Eric McClure/Instagram  "My beloved sister, Olympia Dukakis, passed away this morning in New York City," the Moonstruck star's brother Apollo wrote via Facebook on May 1. "After many months of failing health she is finally at peace and with her [late husband] Louis [Zorich]." Broadimage/Shutterstock  Crawford, who was one of the original Mouseketeers, died on April 29 at the age of 75. His family confirmed his passing, saying he “slipped away peacefully” with his wife, Charlotte, by his side. While he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and had contracted both COVID-19 and pneumonia, his cause of death was not specified. The actor was best known for his time on The Mickey Mouse Club, starring in Matinee Theatre and playing Mark McCain on The Rifleman for five seasons, which earned him an Emmy nomination at the age of 13. Shutterstock  The philanthropist and wife of late Kirk Douglas died in her Beverly Hills home on April 29, the family confirmed. "She brought out the best in all of us, especially our father," stepson Michael Douglas told Variety. "Dad would never have had the career he did without Anne's support and partnership. ... She will always be in our hearts." Anne and Kirk were married for 65 years before his February 2020 death and shared two sons: Peter and Eric. Capture Pix/Shutterstock  The iconic rock songwriter and producer died on April 19 at age 73. Steinman composed Meat Loaf's 1977 debut album, Bat Out of Hell, considered one of the best-selling albums of all time with more than 50 million copies sold. He also wrote many popular songs, including Celine Dion's "It's All Coming Back to Me Now," Bonnie Tyler's "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and Meat Loaf's "I Would Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)." The Connecticut state medical examiner confirmed Steinman's death to Variety but did not announce the cause of death. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The former vice president, who worked alongside President Jimmy Carter, died on April 19 at the age of 93. The politician, who ran for president in 1984 against Ronald Reagan, passed away at his home in Minneapolis, Minnesota, surrounded by family, spokesperson Kathy Tunheim confirmed at the time. "As proud as we were of him leading the presidential ticket for Democrats in 1984, we know that our father's public policy legacy is so much more than that,” the family said in a statement via CNN. AP/Shutterstock  The lead guitarist for the Kingsmen died on his 77th birthday on April 16. Mitchell (L) cofounded the band in 1959, and they became best known for their rock cover of “Louie Louie.” His cause of death was not announced. He is survived by two children, Samantha and Max. MediaPunch/Shutterstock  The Survivor alum died on April 18 after a long battle with esophageal and ovarian cancer. The reality TV star previously beat breast cancer, eight years before revealing she had been diagnosed with two forms of the disease in June 2020. Courtesy of Sunday Burquest/Instagram  The actor, who wore a full-body hair suit and hat as Cousin Itt in the original The Addams Family series, died on April 16 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 84. Shutterstock  The Peaky Blinders actress' husband, Damian Lewis, revealed via Twitter on April 16 that McCrory had died after battling cancer. She was 52. "She died as she lived. Fearlessly," Lewis wrote in his "heartbroken" tribute. "God, we love her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. She blazed so brightly. Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you." Ian West/PA Images/INSTAR  The Vine star, best known for his popular “Welcome to Chili’s” video, died on April 11. He was 24. His twin brother Patrick Perkins announced the news, saying, “I can’t even really put into words what this loss means for me,” he wrote via Instagram. “I’m often asked the question, ‘What’s it like to be a twin?’ and my response is usually, ‘What’s it like to NOT be a twin?' ” He continued: “Being a twin is a very central part of my identity. It’s all I’ve known. And I’m struggling to find the words to explain what it will be like for me to live in this world without him. My best friend.” Courtesy of Adam Perkins/Instagram  The financier, who was the mastermind behind an investment scheme that defrauded thousands of clients, died of natural causes on April 14, per the Associated Press. Madoff was serving 150 years in prison after pleading guilty to fraud charges in 2009. He was 82. MediaPunch/Shutterstock  The star of the reality docuseries Baldwin Hills died on April 11 at age 30. A cause of death was not released. BET released a statement about Taylor's passing, saying, "The entire BET family mourns the passing of one of our own, Ms. Ashley Gerren Taylor, beloved star of Baldwin Hills. The untimely passing of such a young, bright light is difficult to process. BET’s thoughts and prayers go out to Ashley’s friends and family during this time." Picture Perfect/Shutterstock  The Sopranos star died on April 11, following a battle with colon cancer. He was 64. “I was by his side when my dear father passed away this morning, peacefully, in his beloved Treehouse,” Siravo’s daughter, Allegra Okarmus, wrote on Instagram. “We are both so lucky to be so intensely loved. I am so immensely grateful to have had him here on earth and I know that he hasn’t gone very far. He had many credits, but his favorite one by far was that of Nonno Joe.” Siravo was best known for playing Johnny Soprano in The Sopranos and Angelo DeCarlo in the First National Tour of Jersey Boys. Andy Kropa/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Big Brother UK star died on April 9 after a lifelong battle with anorexia. "Nikki Grahame was a much loved housemate and a huge part of the Big Brother family. We are shocked and saddened by this awful news and our thoughts are with her family," a statement posted on the British reality show's official Twitter account read. Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock  The rapper died on April 9, seven days after an overdose, his family confirmed in a statement. "We are deeply saddened to announce today that our loved one, DMX, birth name of Earl Simmons, passed away at 50 years old at White Plains Hospital with his family by his side after being placed on life support for the past few days,” the statement read. "Earl was a warrior who fought till the very end." Courtesy of DMX/Instagram  "It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle," Buckingham Palace confirmed in a statement on April 9. The duke was released from the hospital in March after being admitted one month prior as a "precautionary measure" and undergoing a "successful" surgery for a preexisting condition. David Hartley/Shutterstock  The former child star, best known for his appearance in Romeo + Juliet, was killed in a car accident in April 2021. He was 38. Tarver's uncle reflected on his nephew's life on The Dallas Morning News, saying, "He had been through so much, but his focus was on his music," he explained. "He was getting ready to make his comeback. He had been in the studio working on a project that was supposed to be released this year." YouTube |
| Machine Gun Kelly 'Only' Took a Movie Role to Meet GF Megan Fox Posted: 11 Dec 2021 02:14 PM PST  Lovestruck from the first moment they met! Before Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox connected, he was eager to meet — and work with — the Tennessee native. "We were filming a movie [Midnight in the Switchgrass], which ironically [was] the only reason I took the movie was because they were like, ‘Your scenes with Megan Fox,' and I was like, ‘I’ll take the movie,'” the "Bloody Valentine" rapper, 31, revealed on the Drew Barrymore Show on Friday, December 10, while painting host Drew Barrymore's nails. "I stayed outside the trailer, and my gut is always right and I’m grateful for it because for some reason I knew she would invite me for lunch." The Dirt star continued at the time: "Then, all of a sudden, someone came over and was like, ‘Megan wants to know if you want to have lunch in her trailer.’ And I was like, ‘Oh my God, I’m so surprised. Yeah, absolutely.' I went in there and she said, 'How do you feel?' And I said, 'I'm lost.'" The Texas native then explained that the Jennifer's Body star, 35, replied, "Well, let's find you." That response impressed her future boyfriend. MGK told the 50 First Dates star, 46, that the line "killed me. She was cupid." After the pair connected on the set of the Randall Emmett-directed picture in March 2020, they started dating two months later amid her separation from Brian Austin Green. (Fox and the BH90210 alum, 48, share sons Noah, 9, Bodhi, 7, and Journey, 5.) "Megan and MGK have gotten more serious and are officially dating and referring to one another as boyfriend and girlfriend," a source exclusively told Us Weekly in June 2020. "They're enjoying spending more and more time together and have a strong connection." Since then, the duo's PDA-filled romance has continued to heat up, though Kelly (real name Colson Baker) hasn't forgotten that he's dating his teenage crush. "You know what the dream was? It was exactly what happened to me [at the Billboard Music Awards], which was to go to an awards show, shut down the carpet, go onstage, accept an award," the "Till I Die" rapper told GQ in July, admitting he once had a poster of the Transformers star hanging up on his bedroom wall. "It has nothing to do with the award. I saw a British GQ article that came out this morning that basically was like, 'Despite the fact that BTS was there, The Weeknd was there, Drake was there, the talk of the show was [us].' That overzealous, overconfident 15-year-old must have known that it was attainable, even though everyone else was like, 'You're out of your white-boy-rapping mind.' No one is sitting in math class thinking that [the next] Drake is sitting next to them." Earlier this month, the Last Son actor even wore a shirt with his love's face on it while discussing on his injury-laden attempts to win her affections. "I was holding it together," he revealed on the December 1 episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. "It was a bad night. Travis [Barker] got me this knife that had an engravement from the new album on it, and I was like, 'Check this out. This is sick.' And I threw it up, and it stuck in my hand. You know how you throw it up, and you're supposed to catch it? I looked at [Megan], and I was like, 'Check this out.' And then the next morning as soon as she left, I was like, 'Yo, I need stitches real quick. I've got a bruised coccyx and a knife in my hand.'" |
| Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly’s Relationship Timeline Posted: 11 Dec 2021 02:10 PM PST Longing for love? Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly (real name Colson Baker) started off their relationship by being coworkers, but it quickly evolved into something more. The Tennessee native and "Rap Devil" singer met on the set of Midnight in the Switchgrass in March 2020. At the time, Fox was married to Brian Austin Green. Two months later, the costars were spotted together amid rumors of a split between the Transformers star and Beverly Hills, 90210 alum. Green confirmed that he and Fox had called it quits after 10 years of marriage on his "…With Brian Austin Green" podcast on May 18, 2020. The two share three sons, Noah, Bodhi and Journey. While discussing the breakup, the California native addressed Fox's friendship with Kelly, saying that the two were "friends." Green explained that he had been separated from the actress since the end of 2019 and he didn't "want people to think that her or he are villains, or I was a victim in any way with any of this because I wasn't." Despite Green's explanation of the situation, a source told Us Weekly exclusively on May 19, 2020, that the costars had begun "spending more and more time together because of their work schedules and filming together." The insider added: "They started off as friends and their relationship grew from there. Megan thinks MGK is a really cool guy and their relationship turned more romantic." Us reported on June 17 that the Jennifer's Body actress and "I Think I'm OKAY" rapper were "officially dating" after sparking romance rumors a month prior. "Megan and MGK have gotten more serious," the source told Us exclusively. "[They're] referring to one another as boyfriend and girlfriend. They're enjoying spending more and more time together and have a strong connection." The couple were spotted showing PDA in Los Angeles on multiple occasions and in July 2020, they were photographed leaving California to resume filming Midnight in the Switchgrass in Puerto Rico, according to Randall Emmett‘s Instagram post. Scroll down to relive Fox and Kelly's whirlwind romance.  The pair met while filming Midnight in the Switchgrass in Puerto Rico. Film producer Emmett told Us exclusively that the pair were “friends on the movie, and I know them to have a professional relationship.” Shutterstock (2)  The Transformers star was spotted with the musician in the Calabasas neighborhood of Los Angeles on May 15 amid speculation that she and husband Green had called it quits for a second time. MEGA (3)  Green confirmed on May 18 that he and Fox had split after 10 years of marriage during his “…With Brian Austin Green” podcast. The Anger Management alum also commented on Fox’s relationship with Kelly at the time, saying, “they’re friends at this point.” He added: “From what she’s expressed, he’s a really just nice, genuine guy. And I trust her judgment. She’s always had really good judgment.” Shutterstock (3)  A day after her breakup with Green went public a source told Us that Fox and Kelly had “definitely” taken their relationship out of the friendship zone. The following day, the Texas native released his music video for “Bloody Valentine,” which featured Fox. In the video, the two got steamy and almost kissed. Giphy  The duo were spotted in L.A. on June 15, holding hands and sharing a kiss for the first time since news of their rumored romance broke a month earlier. The same day, the singer quoted his song, via Twitter, writing, “I’m calling you my girlfriend, what the f—k,” seemingly putting a label on their relationship. Shutterstock (2)  A source told Us exclusively on June 17 that the pair were officially an item. “Megan and MGK have gotten more serious and are officially dating and referring to one another as a boyfriend and girlfriend,” the insider said. “They’re enjoying spending more and more time together and have a strong connection.” Rob Latour/Shutterstock; Janet Gough/AFF-USA.COM/MEGA  “It’s no secret. I think feet are beautiful,” Kelly told Teen Vogue on July 13. “And I think Megan has the most beautiful feet that exist,” he added referencing Fox’s feet, which made a cameo in his music video for “Bloody Valentine.” YouTube  The lovebirds were spotted at LAX airport on July 15, in photos obtained by the Daily Mail. The couple was photographed leaving L.A. to resume filming Midnight in the Switchgrass, according to the film's producer's Instagram Story. Courtesy of Randall Emmett/Instagram  The couple reunited with their Midnight in the Switchgrass cast on July 17. “After four months apart! Grateful to be back in #puertorico🇵🇷 filming with this amazing cast! Adapting to this new world! All quarantined together! @meganfox @machinegunkelly @emilehirsch @lukashaas @madisonbigos,” director Randall Emmett captioned via Instagram. Fox and the rapper looked extra cozy as they posed next to Vanderpump Rules’ Lala Kent and Emmett. Courtesy Randall Emmett/Instagram  Fox referred to Kelly as her "twin flame" in a conversation with astrologer Susan Miller on an episode of the "Give Them Lala ... With Randall" podcast with Lala Kent and Randall Emmett. "The second that I was in a room with him ... I knew right away that he was what I call a twin flame," she recalled. "Instead of a soul mate, a twin flame is actually where a soul has ascended into a high enough level that it can be split into two different bodies at the same time. So we're actually two halves of the same soul, I think. And I said that to him almost immediately because I felt it right away." Carlos Tischler/Shutterstock; LAURENT BENHAMOU/SIPA/Shutterstock  “Waited for eternity to find you again ... 🔪💫❤️🔪,” the musician wrote alongside a black-and-white mirror selfie with Fox in July 2020. Courtesy of Machine Gun Kelly/Instagram  The New Girl alum shared a steamy black-and-white photo of her "achingly beautiful" boyfriend on Instagram in August, one week after the rapper made their relationship social media official. "My heart is yours 🔪♥️🔪," Fox wrote. Courtesy of Megan Fox/Instagram  The rapper shared a clip of himself via Instagram on August 5 headbanging to his new song, "Concert for Aliens," while Fox mouthed the lyrics. "Who’s coming to the Concert for Aliens??" Kelly captioned the post. Courtesy of Machine Gun Kelly/Instagram  The Texas native declared himself "locked in" to his relationship with Fox on the August 14 episode of Thirst Tweets for BuzzFeed Celeb. “I’m locked in already right now," he replied to a fan who asked him out on a date. "No dates for me. Probably ever." Kelly also turned down another fan's offer to let him "suck [their] toes." He responded, “Like I said, I’m only sucking one pair of toes.” Shutterstock (2)  While driving together, the twosome were excited to hear Kelly’s “Bloody Valentine” song play on the radio for the first time. Courtesy of Machine Gun Kelly/Instagram  The duo partied the night away at the Dream Hotel in Los Angeles ahead of the release of Kelly's new album, Tickets to My Downfall. Fox lent her voice to one of the album's interludes, gushing over the nights they spent together. "I burn other memories just to make room for those ones," Kelly says on the brief song. "Because also if the world was coming to an end, I don't wanna close my eyes without feeling like I lived." MEGA  Fox made several quick cameos in her boyfriend's "Drunk Face" music video, which documented his album release party. YouTube  The Big Time Adolescence actor shared how Fox has made him a “better” person. “I think the universe caught on to me wanting to make a change. It was like, ‘Maybe we won’t make this a reality; maybe we’ll make this ironic,’” he told NME. “Instead of the downfall, go ahead and have the biggest rise of your f--king life.” Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock; Broadimage/Shutterstock  In an interview with Nylon, Kelly opened up about how Fox has positively impacted his life. “Love is not what’s being encouraged now. In fact, it’s exactly the opposite: Everything now is isolation, dehumanization, separation,” he explained. “And f--k, dude, you have in your head that you’re this rock star, with multiple women and all that. So, finding someone that can take you out of the fast lane and make sure that you’re safe, because at any minute you can crash — I love that it can evolve into that.” Dave Allocca/Starpix/Shutterstock; Faye Sadou/MediaPunch/INSTARimages.com  In an Interview profile, Kelly explained to Dave Franco how Fox has been helpful during his drug addiction recovery. “When you have a partner, mine being Megan, sitting there with you on those dark nights when you’re sweating and not being able to figure out why you’re so in your head, to help you get out of your head and put it in perspective, that really, really helps,” he said. LAURENT BENHAMOU/SIPA/Shutterstock; Carlos Tischler/Shutterstock  Fox and Kelly sparked engagement rumors when she was spotted wearing a huge ring on her left hand in New York City. He also sported what appeared to be costume jewelry during the outing. She reacted to the speculation by sharing an Instagram Story photo of a ring that read, “F--k you,” and adding an eye-roll emoji. ABC/Shutterstock  The couple attended the UFC 260: Miocic vs. Ngannou 2 event four days after Kelly was accused of cheating on ex-girlfriend Sommer Ray with Fox. The model alleged during a March 2021 appearance on the “Imapulsive” podcast that she was still dating the rapper when he met the actress. “I don’t really feel bad saying that because he did kind of cheat on me with Megan Fox,” she said. The duo, however, showed a united front while spending time in Nevada together on March 27. ESPN  The pair celebrated Kelly's 31st birthday with a whole weekend of hanging out. On April 22, his actual birthday, they headed to Malibu for dinner at Nobu. Then, on April 24, the Jennifer's Body actress supported her boyfriend at his concert in Jacksonville, Florida. After the show, she posted a photo to her Instagram Stories that shows her jumping into his arms and wrapping her legs around him. Later, they headed to a UFC 261 fight where they kept up their PDA frenzy by holding hands backstage. Courtesy of Megan Fox/Instagram  “Happy Birthday blonde angel baby 🙇🏼🎂,” Fox captioned a sweet couple’s snap via Instagram to cap off MGK’s birthday in April 2021. The pair also attended a party with pals, including Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker, at Los Angeles hotspot Delilah. Courtesy of Machine Gun Kelly/Instagram  The couple raised eyebrows in February 2021 when the rapper revealed that he wears a necklace with Fox’s blood in it around his neck. Three months later, Kelly explained why that gift means so much to him while appearing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. “Well, she was actually going out of town to film a movie. This was really new in our relationship,” the musician said in May 2021. “I didn’t have a passport either. So, she was going out to Bulgaria so I was kind of freaking out, like, ‘You’re gonna leave and I can’t even come see you.'” As a result, the mother of three gave him the pendant, which he carries with him when he isn’t wearing it. “Some people give, like, a handkerchief to their partner or whatever. She gave me her DNA,” he added. Courtesy of Machine Gun Kelly/Instagram  The rocker gave his love a shout-out at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards after winning Top Rock Artist, calling her “my twin soul who showed me love.” The couple also showed off a ton of PDA and stuck out their tongues when they hit the awards show red carpet together. NBC  The musician took to social media to celebrate a special anniversary with the actress. "She said ‘i love you’ one year ago today," he revealed via Twitter in May 2021. Courtesy of Megan Fox/Instagram  Fox got a piggyback ride from her boyfriend after a night out at On the Rox, a West Hollywood bar located above the famous Roxy Theatre on the Sunset Strip. twoeyephotos/MEGA  The Jennifer's Body actress celebrated her bisexuality during Pride Month with a multicolored manicure. "Putting the B in #LGBTQIA for over two decades," she wrote via Instagram, alongside photos of her rainbow nails and a couple of selfies. Courtesy Megan Fox/Instagram  The actress revealed the pair's nicknames for one another during a June 30 interview. "I call him ‘cookie,' I call him ‘buddha,' I call him ‘booby,'" she told Fox 5 at the time. Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock  Fox reflected on her first impression of Kelly in a profile for The Washington Post. The pair only worked together for two days on the set of Midnight in the Switchgrass, but she knew his name and that he “was a tall, blond tattooed rapper.” However, she did not see their “magical” connection coming. “The first time I looked into his eyes, I was like … ‘I know you. I have known you so many times, in so many different forms, in so many different lives,’” she said, adding that she “wasn’t expecting it’d be like, ‘God, you are my soulmate,’ instantly.” Courtesy of Machine Gun Kelly/Instagram  During an interview with Who What Wear, Fox revealed that she made a pros and cons list before officially deciding to date the musician. "When I met him, I knew instantly that this is a soul I’ve traveled with before, that this was a soul-mate connection, and that there was a purpose here," she explained at the time. "There was my logical brain chiming and being like, 'This will never work for 101 reasons.'" Michael Sohn/AP/Shutterstock; Kristina Bumphrey/StarPix/Shutterstock  The musician announced that he is teaming with Fox once again for the upcoming stoner comedy Good Mourning With a U, which will also be his directorial debut. Kelly and longtime friend MOD SUN cowrote and will coproduce the film, according to a press release. Kelly, MOD SUN and Fox will costar in the movie alongside Dove Cameron, Whitney Cummings, GaTa, Becky G, Zach Villa, Jenna Boyd and Boo Johnson. Pete Davidson is set to make a special appearance. Group/MEGA  After Fox shared a photo of herself running errands in August 2021, her boyfriend teased her, writing, "What aisle are you gonna be in? I like your lock screen," in the comments section via Instagram.Fans noticed that the pic was the musician wearing a plaid red kilt. ABC/Shutterstock; Broadimage/Shutterstock  The pair literally chained themselves to one another at the December 4 launch party for UN/DN LAQR. Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Machine Gun Kelly's UN/DN LAQR  Fox implied that the duo had a wild time during a recent Airbnb stay. "When I tell you that the table at this air bnb saw some things 🥵," she wrote via Instagram, sharing two snaps of herself leaning against the table in question. In the comments, MGK added, "I'm really glad that's not our table anymore." Courtesy of Megan Fox/Instagram  Fox and Kelly held hands at the VMAs wearing a Mugler dress and a Dolce and Gabbana suit, respectively. Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock  The rap star recalled a “bad” injury while trying to impress the actress before the pair started seeing one another. “[My coccyx injury] was also right when I started to date Megan and I was holding it together,” he explained on an episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. “It was a bad night. I won the beer pong match [with Post Malone], I went home [and] Travis [Barker] got me this knife that had an engravement from the new album on it, and I was like, 'Ah, check this out. This is sick.' And I threw it up, and it stuck in my hand. You know how you throw it up, and you're supposed to catch it? I looked at her, and I was like, 'Check this out.’” He added at the time, “And then the next morning as soon as she left, I was like, 'Yo, I need stitches real quick. I've got a bruised coccyx and a knife in my hand.’” Sean Gallagher/NBC  The Last Son star admitted that his love was the “only reason” he signed onto Randall Emmett’s Midnight in the Switchgrass. “We were filming a movie, which ironically the only reason I took the movie was because they were like, 'Your scenes with Megan Fox,’ and I was like, 'I'll take the movie,’" he revealed on the Drew Barrymore Show on December 10. “I stayed outside the trailer, and my gut is always right and I'm grateful for it because for some reason I knew she would invite me for lunch. Then, all of a sudden, someone came over and was like, 'Megan wants to know if you want to have lunch in her trailer.' And I was like, 'Oh my God, I'm so surprised. Yeah, absolutely.’ I went in there and she said, ‘How do you feel?’ And I said, ‘I’m lost.’” After Fox told him, “Well, let’s find you,” the musician knew he was lovestruck, telling host Drew Barrymore, “Killed me. She was cupid.” Diggzy/Jesal/Shutterstock |
| Nick Carter Is Learning a Lot About the Elf on the Shelf This Christmas Posted: 11 Dec 2021 02:00 PM PST Naughty or nice? Nick Carter is getting the full Elf on the Shelf experience this Christmas — and lucky for Us, he captured it all on video. The Backstreet Boy, 41, and his wife, Lauren Kitt, gave Us Weekly an exclusive inside look at how they're celebrating the holidays this year with their three kids: Odin, 5, Saoirse, 2, and 7-month-old Pearl. For starters, they're debuting a few new traditions, which includes introducing their little ones to the Elf on the Shelf. The plush elf doll, who made its debut in 2004, is a Yuletide trend with other celebrity parents including Kourtney Kardashian, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Busy Philipps. The story goes that Santa Claus sends his elves to the homes of little girls and boys during the day to scout and report back to him about their behavior before he makes his list and checks it twice. Each day leading up to Christmas, the elf shows up in a new spot in the house with some parents choosing to create elaborate scenes for their kids to enjoy. "It's the first year we're doing it with our kids. We're going to have the elf make sure that the kids bathe properly. He’s here waiting to report back to Santa," Kitt, 38, told Us, before hanging the little guy from the shower door. Carter wasn't as familiar with the festively sneaky characters, who Kitt pointed out "hide themselves around the house, magically, and the kids find them." Wink, wink.  The "I Want It That Way" singer, however, quickly got the hang of things and even seemed to have fun planting those mischievous elves in the garland on his mantel — the perfect spot for keeping an eye on Odin and Saoirse, who certainly don't want to end up on Santa's naughty list. Carter and Kitt also go big when it comes to their outdoor decorations — literally. The Masked Singer season 4 alum was spotted carrying around a silver ornament that is as big as a beach ball. The couple, who got married in April 2014, has a lot to celebrate this year. The pop star and the personal trainer welcomed daughter Pearl in April.  "As a parent knows all to [sic] very well, sometimes things don't turn out the way you plan it," Kitt tweeted at the time. "We have been experiencing some minor complications, but things are looking a little better after the first night." The pair went home with their baby nearly one week later and Kitt told Us that Pearl's "doing good" and "has no side effects from that situation." To see how Carter and Kitt decorated their home for the holidays, watch the exclusive video above! |
| Will Summer House's Lindsay Hubbard and Austen Kroll Fix Their Friendship? Posted: 11 Dec 2021 01:11 PM PST  Is this the end of a beautiful friendship? Weeks after Lindsay Hubbard declared she needed a “break” from her friendship with Austen Kroll, she has opened up about whether they could ever reconcile. "This is not the first time Austen and I have gotten into any sort of tiff," the Summer House star, 35, exclusively told Us Weekly at the DeuxMoi x Studs Holiday Party on Friday, December 10, at New York's Lavan 541. "That’s what happens when you have a close friendship with somebody when you’re very, very close — and you’re best friends or you consider yourselves best friends — you're bound to get into some sort of fight. It’s just, unfortunately, this one was very public. So yeah, I don’t think that our friendship is over. I think it will repair, [but] it might not look the same as it did before." The Hubb House founder also revealed that the Southern Charm star, 34, "never" blocked her on social media despite previous claims. Hubbard and Kroll, who were close long before appearing together on Winter House, both appeared in the teaser for the sixth season of Bravo hit, which debuted on Wednesday, December 8. The New York native confirmed the series was filmed before their falling out. Their ongoing drama heated up after Kroll picked costar Ciara Miller over his longtime friend during a Watch What Happens Live game with Andy Cohen — while Hubbard was in the audience. "I don't think I've ever been in more of an awkward uncomfortable situation in my entire life," the PR executive revealed during a November 3 appearance on the "Reality Life with Kate Casey" podcast. "I'm just always a very comfortable in my own skin kind of person. But that moment was extremely uncomfortable, and listen, thank God [Austen's sister] Katie [Kroll] was there because I was holding her hand, like, the world was coming to an end." She added at the time, "I can't be [OK] with keeping that kind of person in my life. Like, I spend so much time caring and nurturing for my friendships and being the best friend I can be to everyone around me," she said. "If it's not going to be reciprocated [after] almost four years of friendship and if it's still not there, then I don't need to train a 34-year-old man how to be a good friend to me." After Hubbard declared her intentions to take a step back from their relationship, the Kings Calling Brewing Co. founder, for his part, alleged that she had unfollowed him shortly after the WWHL taping. "The tea on Watch What Happens Live is she ended up, like, you know, blocking me," he explained during a "Pillows and Beer" livestream with Craig Conover. "I saw weeks prior to Watch What Happens Live, she found out that I was going on and she was like, 'Oh, my gosh, my aunt's in town, I want to come.' I was like, 'Cool, great, you know, I'll call my sister.' … I thought that they're gonna hang out in the green room and then Andy [Cohen] found out that she was there and was like, 'Let's put you in the front row.'" While her relationship with the South Carolina resident hit a rough patch, the publicist has been keeping busy by hanging out with her "besties," including Danielle Olivera, Kyle Cooke, Amanda Batula and Carl Radke. "He’s always been my best friend," the Bravo star gushed over her bond with Radke, 36, during the festive NYC event. "I mean, we [have] sort of always done everything together. He moved into the building a year ago. We work out together, we go to the grocery store together. It’s the convenience of being in the same building and you do a lot together." With reporting by Diana Cooper |
| Adele Congratulates BF Rich Paul On His Latest Collab Posted: 11 Dec 2021 12:10 PM PST Someone like him! Adele is the queen of emotional breakup songs, but in her real life, she’s been more successful at finding love. The Grammy winner was first spotted with her boyfriend, Rich Paul, in July 2021 attending Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Though that was their first time in public, a source exclusively told Us Weekly at the time that the duo had been dating “for months” before the game. “He's very shy and keeps a low profile when they go out, whereas Adele is super sociable," the insider added, noting that the pair managed to stay under the radar by mingling with the same inner circle. "The people they hang out with know them both personally already, so they don't have to introduce each other, which is probably why nobody picked up on their relationship sooner.” Two months later, the couple made things Instagram official when the “Easy on Me” songstress shared a photo of the duo dressed up to attend NBA star Anthony Davis‘ wedding to Marlen P. (Paul, a sports agent, represents Davis as well as his Los Angeles Lakers teammate LeBron James.) “They're very committed at this point and it's hard to imagine they won't be together for an extremely long time,” a source told Us of Adele and her beau in October 2021, adding that the twosome “complement each other” very well. “She really feels like she hit the jackpot." The Oscar winner was previously married to Simon Konecki, with whom she welcomed son Angelo in October 2012. The former couple called it quits in April 2019 after seven years together and finalized their divorce in early 2021. "I was just going through the motions and I wasn't happy," she told Vogue of her marriage in October 2021. "Neither of us did anything wrong. Neither of us hurt each other or anything like that. It was just: I want my son to see me really love, and be loved. It's really important to me." In the same interview, the “Rolling in the Deep” singer revealed that she’d actually met Paul years before their romance began. “He was always there, I just didn't see him,” she explained, adding that they reconnected at a party a “couple” of years earlier. "He was dancing. All the other guys were just sitting around. He was just dancing away." That infectious charm is one of the things that captivated Adele from the start. “He's always making her feel special and doesn't have a single drop of selfishness or meanness in his body,” an insider told Us in October 2021. Keep scrolling for a look back at Adele and Paul’s whirlwind romance:  In a profile published by The New Yorker, Paul told a reporter that he'd been "hanging out" with a "major pop star" that went unidentified. “I’m not dating, I’m single," the agent added. "Put that in the story.” Phil Long/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The duo made their first public appearance in Phoenix at Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns. Jim Ruymen/UPI/Shutterstock; BauerGriffin/INSTARimages.com  Us confirmed that the duo had been dating "for months," traveling between Los Angeles and New York to see each other. Will Heath/NBC  The twosome turned heads at Davis' wedding, held at the Beverly Hills Hotel in California. “They were so nice,” eyewitness Engels Oscar, a cousin of the bride, exclusively told Us after the ceremony. “He was at the table the whole time, and he let her just do whatever she wanted. … She was dancing with everybody. They would hug at the table. They’re a nice couple.” Phil Long/Invision/AP/Shutterstock; Jim Smeal/Shutterstock  Adele introduced her Instagram followers to her beau with a series of glamorous snaps from the wedding, including one that showed her and Paul posing in a photo booth. Simon Emmett  In an interview with Vogue, the "All I Ask" singer gushed about how "safe" Paul makes her feel. "I don’t feel anxious or nervous or frazzled," she explained. "It’s quite the opposite. It’s wild. ... I’m a 33-year-old divorced mother of a son, who’s actually in charge. The last thing I need is someone who doesn’t know where they’re at, or what they want. I know what I want. And I really know what I don’t want.” She added that she didn't mean to go public with their romance at the NBA game — she just wanted to spend some time with her boyfriend. "I just love being around him. I just love it," she said. “He was like, 'What are people going to say?' And I was like, 'That you signed me. As an athlete. You’re my agent.' And he was like, 'OK, cool.'” Allen J Schaben/Los Angeles Times/Shutterstock  The pair were spotted leaving the London Palladium together following the filming of her TV special An Audience With Adele, which marked her first U.K. performance in four years. During a Rolling Stone interview later that month, Adele revealed the pair met years ago at a mutual friend’s birthday party while they were both dancing to Drake. She also shared that she reconnected with Paul one week after the death of her father in May. Beretta/Sims/Shutterstock  During a CBS special, Adele detailed her bond with her new beau. "He's just hilarious. Oh, he's so funny, he's hilarious, yeah. And very smart. You know, he's very, very smart. It's quite incredible watching him do what he does," she shared, noting that this is the first relationship she's loved herself enough to be really able to love someone else. "It's just timing. But it'd be interesting to see what my reaction is like in general to anything that hurts me now that I feel so secure in myself, and I'm talking outside of romance as well." Harpo Productions/Photographer: Joe Pugliese  Adele shared her support for her man via Instagram Stories. She posted a photo of her shoe, which has a label reading Rich Paul for New Balance. "Amazing!" a sticker on the photo read. She also captioned the fancy footwear photo with a message for her love: "Congratulations @RichPaul." He reposted the Story to his own account with a heart emoji. Courtesy of Adele/Instagram |
| Royal Family’s Merriest Holiday Cards Through the Years Posted: 11 Dec 2021 11:50 AM PST A very royal Christmas! Britain's beloved royal family has been spreading holiday cheer over the years through their classy and festive season's greetings cards. From King George V and Queen Mary's sweet message to World War I soldiers, to Prince William and Duchess Kate's classy photo with their children, scroll down to revisit the most merry royal holiday cards!  King George V and Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth’s grandparents, sent this elegant card to British World War I soldiers. The Print Collector / Heritage-Images  Then-Princess Elizabeth, inspired by her grandparents, shared sweet words with the British army’s Grenadier Guards regiment during World War II. Express/Express/Getty Images  The late Princess Diana and Prince Charles posed alongside their sons, Prince Harry and Prince William. FREDERIC J. BROWN  The Prince of Wales and Camilla waved to fans during the most wonderful time of the year. 2012 Clarence House  Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla stunned in regal attire for their annual card. 2013 Getty Images  The royal pair were all smiles in the cute and candid snapshot. 2014 Clarence House  The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall held each other close during the holiday season. 2015 Clarence House  The prince and his second wife grinned in their winter coats. Clarence House  Prince William and Duchess Kate smiled sweetly next to Prince George and Princess Charlotte. They have since welcomed Prince Louis. Chris Jackson/Kensington Palace/Getty Images  The duo wished their loved ones well. Clarence House  Charles and Camilla wished everyone a “very Happy Christmas and New Year” in their 2018 Christmas card. PA Images/INSTARimages.com  Harry and Duchess Meghan, who tied the knot in May 2018, shared a never-before-seen photo from their nuptials in honor of their first Christmas as a married couple. PA Images/INSTARimages.com  William, Kate, George, Charlotte and Louis looked cute and causal in their first Christmas card as a family of five. PA Images/INSTARimages.com  Charles and Camilla used a photo taken of the couple from their royal visit to Cuba earlier that year for their official Christmas card. In the pic shared to Clarence House’s Instagram page on December 20, the pair were shown riding around in a stylish old-fashioned car. Ramon Espinosa/AP/Shutterstock  A then-7-month-old Archie was front and center in Harry and Meghan’s 2019 card, which dropped a month before they announced they were stepping away from their royal duties. Sussex Royal  William and Kate held onto their little ones, George, Charlotte and Louis, while posing outdoors for their family photo in 2020. Louis, 2 years old at the time, stole the show with his big laugh in the middle. Matt Porteous/The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge/Kensington Palace/PA/WPA Pool  Harry and Meghan teamed up with the animal charity Mayhew for their 2020 card, which included the couple, Archie, who was 19 months old at the time, and their two dogs. “This year we, as a family, have made donations to several charities with you in mind,” the couple said in a message alongside the card. “From a local California organization that helps families transition out of homelessness, to two of our U.K. patronages: one that supports animal and community welfare, and the other, a memorial fund for a cherished friend that helps to educate children and fight poverty in Uganda, we have honored their work on behalf of all of us.” Mayhew  George, Charlotte and Louis looked all grown up in their family's annual Christmas card pic. Kensington Palace/PA/WPA Pool/Shutterstock  Charles helped Camila adjust her face masks in their Christmas card, sent amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Sam Hussein/WPA Pool/Shutterstock |
| LOL! Every Time the Hemsworth Brothers Have Trolled One Another Posted: 11 Dec 2021 10:00 AM PST Brotherly fun! Over the years, the Hemsworth brothers have entertained themselves and their followers with their hilarious social media antics. Fans fell in love with Liam Hemsworth after he starred alongside his now ex-wife, Miley Cyrus, in The Last Song. The 2010 romantic drama helped the Australia native rise to fame, which led to him booking the role of Gale Hawthorne in The Hunger Games series. Since then, Liam has continued to appear in projects including Independence Day: Resurgence, The Duel and Isn’t It Romantic. His older brother Chris Hemsworth blew comic book fans away as Thor in 2011. With appearances in Men in Black: International, Ghostbusters, The Cabin in the Woods and several Marvel adjacent projects, Chris has managed to become one of the world’s highest-paid actors. After Liam and Chris captured the hearts of many with their joint filmography, some were surprised to discover that another Hemsworth brother existed. Luke Hemsworth, who stars as Ashley Stubbs in Westworld, is set to appear onscreen with his brother Chris in 2022’s Thor: Love and Thunder. Ahead of the exciting Hemsworth crossover, Chris previously opened up about whether there was any competition that existed between him and his brothers. "People try to pair us off like there's this vicious competitiveness and, 'Arghhh! You got that part and I didn't and stuff, which isn't the case," the Avengers actor told Entertainment Tonight in July 2017. "Get us at home, playing cricket or football or surfing or something, and yeah, there's a great rivalry there — a very healthy one." That same month, Luke also weighed in on what it is like working in the same industry as his siblings. "Sometimes we shoot each other scripts and say, 'Take a look at this. What do you think?' But we're all pretty autonomous. We tend to rely on the people that are the experts,” he exclusively told Us Weekly in June. "We have a healthy rivalry with everything that we do.” The Death of Me actor later admitted that he does feel the pressure to live up to what Chris and Liam are doing. “In a way, it’s hard that my brothers are so well known because [for me] there’s a level that you have to hit,” Luke explained to BW magazine in March 2018. “We bounce ideas off each other all the time, and we’re always going backwards and forwards about what we should be doing and what we’re not doing.” Luke noted that Hollywood definitely played a role when it came to having to question himself compared to his brothers. “I think there is a stigma about three boys who are all actors in as far as, what is unique about each one? And how do I find what is unique about me? That is the question I ask a lot: How do I actually differentiate myself from them?” he added at the time. “I am figuring it out as I go, but I’m very serious about doing good work.” Scroll on to see all the times that the Hemsworth trio trolled one another:  After Chris doodled over Liam’s December 2016 Men’s Health cover in an Instagram post, the Hunger Games star returned the favor. “Really great cover bro!” Liam captioned an Instagram pic where he defaced Chris’ Vanity Fair cover. Shutterstock (2)  "Happy birthday Chrisso!” Liam wrote alongside a photo of Chris emerging from the water with a photoshopped rubber duck in the 2017 shot. "Love u ya massive jerk ;) xox @chrishemsworth #bathtime#rubberducky.” Shutterstock (2)  The Marvel actor took to social media to reflect on his funny bond with his kids, writing, "Holding my little man’s hand and asking him the age old question. 'What do you want to be when you grow up' 'Dad i wanna be Superman' Lucky I have two other kids." Luke replied in the comments section, “Bro?! You’ve been skipping leg days again?!” Courtesy of Chris Hemsworth/Instagram  In honor of Chris' birthday, the Thor star received the perfect well wishes from his siblings. Liam wrote, "Happy birthday @chrishemsworth" next to a shot of him and Luke under a waterfall. Luke, for his part, shared a selfie of him and Liam alongside the caption, "Happy birthday brother @chrishemsworth !! Love you mate will remember this trip the Kimberly region for ever. So many memories together." Shutterstock (2)  "Always great interacting with my fans. Met this young lad recently, reminded me of my younger self. Not in looks, but just a real go getter attitude. He insisted on the resemblance and I assured him no one else has this look. Was great to meet you Leon good luck in the future. @liamhemsworth 📷 @jasinboland," Chris wrote alongside a snap of him and Liam. Shutterstock (2) |
| Miriam Haart: Batsheva Is Doing ‘Best She Can Do’ After Ben Weinstein Split Posted: 11 Dec 2021 09:16 AM PST  They are family! Less than one month after Batsheva Haart announced her separation from her estranged husband of nine years, Ben Weinstein, sister Miriam Haart is opening up about how she’s coping. "She’s doing the best that she can do," the Stanford University student, 21, exclusively told Us Weekly on Friday, December 10, at the DeuxMoi x Studs Holiday Party at New York's Lavan 541. "Obviously, it’s a very hard situation but we’re here for her and we’ll always be there for her, so I think she’ll be OK." Miriam continued: "I mean, like, I didn’t know too much about anything that was going on [in their relationship] but the second when she told me what was going on, I understood everything. So, I’ll always be there for her and I’ll always be there for Ben, too. He’s still somebody that’s a part of our family no matter what and so it’s only love that’s surrounded by all of us." The aspiring software engineer further noted that the men's stylist, 28, will "always be a part of our family, no matter what."  While the Netflix personality played coy if her older sister, 28, was ready to jump back into the dating scene after her November breakup, she was more candid about how her sibling's experiences have taught her valuable life lessons. "A lot what I learned was through my sister because [she] has had a very healthy relationship and she still does with Ben," Miriam told Us. "Sometimes people split and for good reasons, and so, I still ask her for advice all the time — and she’s given me such good advice on my personal relationship and I’m so grateful for that." Batsheva confirmed the couple's split via Instagram on November 28 after previous breakup speculation. "After time and consideration, we have made the decision to separate," Batsheva wrote via Instagram Story at the time. "We have so much love and respect for each other but have realized that it is time to take some space to ensure that each of us live the most joyous, fulfilling lives possible. There are no secrets nor salacious events to blame. We are just two best friends who met at a very young age and have grown over the past 9 years each in our own way. We so appreciate your continuous support as we embark upon this new chapter of our lives, separately." While the social media influencer navigates her newfound single status, Miriam, for her part, recently went public with her girlfriend, Nathalie Ulander. "She was at first nervous, very nervous," Miriam told Us of the moment her partner met the family, whom she even likened to a Jewish version of the Kardashians. "At first she was like, ‘I don’t know if I want to do this,’ and then after we were together for seven months, she was like, ‘I’m in it, I’m here for you, I’d love to do this for us.' My family has been so welcoming and so kind to her. She just took my brother [Shlomo Haart] out clubbing to get with girls. It’s very funny. She fits in the family like she was a missing puzzle piece, like, genuinely. It’s so nice." With reporting by Diana Cooper |
| Prince Harry's Ups and Downs With the Royal Family Over the Years Posted: 11 Dec 2021 08:00 AM PST Not all tea and sympathy. Prince Harry has always been one of the most jovial members of the British royal family, but he hasn’t always gotten along with his own relatives. The Invictus Games founder is the youngest son of Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana. As children, he and his older brother, Prince William, seemed inseparable, but as they got older, cracks began to form in their relationship. "There's always been a part of Harry that felt like he was living in his brother's shadow," an insider told Us Weekly in November 2019. "He doesn't envy the responsibility that comes with being the future king of England, but William's the 'golden boy' and Harry feels like he has a lot to live up to." The rift between the brothers grew wider in March 2021 when Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, opened about their decision to step back from their royal duties in a tell-all interview with CBS. During the TV special, the Sussexes accused unnamed members of the royal family of racist behavior. In particular, they alleged that one person had asked questions about their son Archie‘s skin tone ahead of his May 2019 birth. (They welcomed their second child, daughter Lilibet, in June 2021.) Days after the interview, the Duke of Cambridge responded to the accusations by saying, "We’re very much not a racist family." One month later, the brothers reunited at the funeral for their grandfather Prince Philip, who died in April 2021 at age 99. Though they were photographed walking together after the ceremony, a source later told Us that the duo still had work to do to mend their relationship. "Harry did speak to William while he was in the U.K., so in that respect, they made some progress," the insider said at the time. "But they definitely haven't reached the stage where all is forgiven, nor have they buried the hatchet." Harry’s dynamic with his father has also been strained since he and Meghan decided to step down as full-time working royals in January 2020. When the former military pilot visited the U.K. for Philip’s funeral, he and Charles didn’t manage to fully move past the tension caused by the CBS tell-all. “They barely communicated," a source told Us in April 2021. "There definitely continues to be a huge wedge between the two." Keep scrolling for a look back at Harry’s ups and downs with the royal family over the years:  Some of the tension between William and Harry dates back to 2016 when the Archewell cofounder started dating Meghan. According to royal reporter Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand's book Finding Freedom, William encouraged his brother to take it slow with the Suits alum, but Harry didn't appreciate the advice. “Harry was pissed off … that his brother would ask such a thing," the authors wrote. AP/Shutterstock  When Harry and Meghan tied the knot in May 2018, William served as his brother's best man. "The Duke of Cambridge is honoured to have been asked, and is very much looking forward to supporting his brother," Kensington Palace said in a statement at the time. David Fisher/Shutterstock  After a British newspaper published a letter Meghan sent her father, Thomas Markle, Harry issued an unprecedented statement calling out the "British tabloid press" for "false and malicious" reporting about his wife. "Put simply, it is bullying, which scares and silences people," he said in October 2019. "We all know this isn’t acceptable, at any level. We won’t and can’t believe in a world where there is no accountability for this." That same month, Harry admitted that he and his brother were on "different paths" during an ITV documentary. “William is extremely concerned about Harry and Meghan,” an insider told Us at the time. “Even though the brothers have grown apart, William still cares about Harry and is hoping that he’ll open up to him about his current struggles. William wants to be there for Harry and hates seeing him in such a bad place. Despite their differences, blood is thicker than water.” Victoria Jones/AP/Shutterstock  In January 2020, the Sussexes shocked the world — and Harry's family — by announcing that they planned to step down from their roles as full-time working royals. Charles was "livid" over the decision, an insider told Us at the time, adding that the Prince of Wales felt like Meghan was to blame for the situation. Tim Rooke/Shutterstock  Things between Harry and his relatives hit a boiling point in March 2021 when he and Meghan sat down for their tell-all interview, which aired on CBS. Among many shocking revelations, the one that stood out the most was the Bench author's allegation that a member of the royal family had asked pointed questions about the color of Archie's skin before his birth. Later in the year, a book alleged that Charles was the person who made the skin color comments, but the prince denied the claims, telling Us in a statement, "This is fiction and not worth further comment.” According to Scobie, the heir to the throne reportedly consulted lawyers as well. Joe Pugliese/Harpo Productions/CBS  Tensions between Harry and William appeared to ease in April 2021 when the pair briefly reunited for their grandfather's funeral. Two months later, however, royal expert Robert Lacey claimed that the duo "started quarreling" within "minutes" of getting behind closed doors. "The rage and anger between those two has grown so incredibly deep," the Crown consultant wrote in an op-ed for the Daily Mail. "Too many harsh and wounding things have been said." Arthur Edwards/WPA Pool/Shutterstock  The brothers reunited again in July 2021 to unveil a statue in honor of their late mother. “They didn’t mend the bond at the funeral,” an insider told Us ahead of the ceremony, adding that the twosome planned to "make up" at the event. “But since the baby, they want to move forward. Both brothers are ready to move past the rift and have a good relationship again,” the source added. Shutterstock  Later in July 2021, Harry once again threw his family for a loop when he announced he was writing a memoir to be published in 2022. "I’m writing this not as the prince I was born but as the man I have become,” the Me You Can't See producer said in a statement at the time. “I’ve worn many hats over the years, both literally and figuratively, and my hope is that in telling my story — the highs and lows, the mistakes, the lessons learned — I can help show that no matter where we come from, we have more in common than we think." His family, however, was less than thrilled about the news. "The royal family is shaken up about the book,” a source told Us at the time, adding that Charles and William were “particularly concerned about what Harry will reveal.” Shutterstock  In December 2021, an insider told Us that Charles and his youngest son were again trying to patch things up, but there was still a lot of work to be done. “Charles and Harry are in communication,” the insider explained, noting that the pair were "not speaking very much” after the tell-all interview. “There [are] still a lot of issues the two of them need to work out and move forward.” Tim Rooke/Shutterstock |
| Oh! Blake Lively and More Celebs With Bizarre Holiday Traditions Posted: 11 Dec 2021 06:04 AM PST Doing it their way! Stars have their own unique traditions that they follow religiously during the holiday season. Whether it's watching a specific film with the family or eating a certain meal, celebrities like Blake Lively are proud of keeping the annual pattern going. The Gossip Girl star, who shares three daughters with husband Ryan Reynolds, previously opened up the most important part when it comes to celebrating the holidays. “It’s really just about being with family,” Lively said in a Gucci Premiere video in 2014. “So we never leave the house, whether we’re making ginger bread houses, or baking cookies, or sitting around watching movies.” In November 2021, Candace Cameron Bure exclusively told Us Weekly how her family planned to shake up their Christmas plans that year. “I’m super excited that we’re all going to be together. My son [Lev] in college is coming home for a couple of weeks and my son [Maksim] that lives up north is coming home. But then we’re actually going on a trip together, the five of us, and we are doing the antithesis of a Hallmark movie,” the actress, who shares her sons and daughter Natasha with husband Valeri Bure said at the time. “We are going to the beach. So we’re going to just spend a little time in Miami and enjoy some sunshine and the ocean spray. I can’t wait.” Candace noted that, in her house, it was important to give each holiday the proper amount of time to celebrate. "If I’m going [to] put [decorations] up and do the work, I want to enjoy [them] as long as possible," the Aurora Teagarden Mysteries star explained to Us. "[That] doesn't mean I’m blowing over Thanksgiving. [It] doesn’t mean I don’t recognize Thanksgiving. I love Thanksgiving actually, it’s my favorite. I just like the Christmas decorations to be [on] view all the time." The California native also admitted that she felt the need to go all out to maintain her reputation as Hallmark’s Christmas Queen. "I did feel an immense amount of pressure [last year] as every movie does well in the ratings," she added. "And then you always want to hit that mark and exceed that mark. And last year, I finally let it go because it’s not the reason why I make these movies. "I make them because I love them. And I know that the viewers that watch them really love them, and they mean something to them. I always try to make it the best that I can, but I let the pressure go last year." Scroll down to check out more strange celeb holiday traditions:  "We're actually going on a trip together, the five of us, and we are doing the antithesis of a Hallmark movie," the Full House alum told Us in November 2021 of her family's Christmas plans. "We are going to the beach. So we're going to just spend a little time in Miami and enjoy some sunshine and the ocean spray." imageSPACE/Shutterstock  "Depending on how many of us are up in [Aspen, Colorado], we get one or two horse-drawn sleighs, and we bundle up and go riding in the snow under the stars," the singer, who shares twins Moroccan and Monroe with ex-husband Nick Cannon, told Redbook magazine in November 2008. "We always drink cocoa with butterscotch schnapps to keep warm, and we sing at the top of our lungs." Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock  During an interview with BBC in November 2008, Witherspoon revealed that one of her holiday traditions with her children included dressing up her Oscar [trophy], saying, "At Christmastime, they put a little hat on him and a little scarf, so he doesn't get cold." The Four Christmases star, who shares daughter Ava and son Deacon with ex Ryan Phillippe and son Tennessee with husband Jim Toth, also noted that she didn't like to go overboard with presents. “I’m a little strict about that kind of stuff,” she said at the time. “I think kids do best when they only have a couple of things that they really enjoy. I try and stay away from the gluttony of things. They don’t appreciate it as much. When they only get one or two things they really like it.” Rob Latour/Shutterstock  During an interview with The Receipt in November 2018, Legend admitted that he and his wife have made ordering McDonald's a Christmas tradition. "It's a Chrissy tradition, for sure," the musician, who shares daughter Luna and son Miles with the model, joked at the time, before sharing their future holiday food plans. “We’ve decided that Beef Wellington is our go-to Christmas main dish from now on." Matt Baron/Shutterstock  Hudson previously explained that her family has made Santa the holiday staple in their own way. "One year, Santa wanted rum, root beer and licorice. One year, he wanted gluten free cookies and almond milk. Another year, I think he wanted Cabernet and some chocolates," she said during an interview with Fabletics in 2016. "So Santa likes to change quite a bit! Our traditions are very much based around Santa, so we read The Night Before Christmas. We do the Santa tracker and then the kids run up and go to sleep while the adults stay up for a little bit." Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  "We have a big family and friend sit-down dinner," Alba, who shares three kids with her husband, Cash Warren, told InStyle in 2015. "Cash, me and my parents throw down in the kitchen, and my dad makes the most yummy tender turkeys. He makes a spicy seasoned version with fresh jalapeños and a classic version with all the fixings. We love Christmas caroling with an improv version of '12 Days of Christmas' that’s always pretty epic. We also do our version of a White Elephant that’s an ornament exchange for all of the adults." PIERRE VILLARD/SIPA/Shutterstock  “We watch Family Stone every single Christmas Eve. Every single Christmas Eve. Before that came out, we would watch The Grinch. But The Family Stone has been our main thing but The Grinch before that,” the The Miseducation of Cameron Post star tells Us. “My brothers and I always watch it.” Andrew Toth/Getty Images  “I’m really into the tradition of sleep,” the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants star — who welcomed daughter Marlow in February 2017 — tells Us. “I think we need more of those holidays." Mike Pont/Getty Images  “We do the whole holiday circuit,” the fashion designer tells Us. “Holiday time is a constant party for like three weeks.” Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images  "Every year we eat tamales on Christmas morning and it's pretty awesome," the Disney alum admits, according to InStyle. "My mom started it and it's special because Kevin, Joe and I have grown up doing it. It's very like us to have tamales on Christmas." Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images  "Our extended family was so large, people couldn't really afford to buy gifts for everyone. So a couple of my aunts would go out and purchase small gifts. They would put them in a basket and in order to get a gift you had to perform. You could tell a joke, read a poem, do a backflip—anything counted,” the former first lady told Ladies’ Home Journal in 2013. “It's a tradition that we've carried on today." Marla Aufmuth/Getty Images  “I don't know how my family does this but everybody gets in the same bed," Lively told The Kit in 2014. "Somehow we just spend seven hours a day just chatting. It's really nice to have that time." Jeff Spicer/Getty Images  “We play poker,” the Younger actor revealed, according to Parade. “We all bring $100 in singles and play until somebody wins all the money." Monica Schipper/Getty Images  “So far, our tradition is no presents for the kids,” the That '70s Show alum told Entertainment Tonight in 2017 of her children, Wyatt and Dimitri, with husband Ashton Kutcher. “We're instituting it this year because when the kids are [younger than] one, it doesn't really matter." Rich Fury/WireImage/Getty Images |
| Bah Humbug! Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga and More Celebs Who Hate Christmas Posted: 11 Dec 2021 06:03 AM PST Bah humbug! The holiday season is the most magical time of the year for a lot of people, but some celebrities have more in common with Scrooge than Santa Claus. Miley Cyrus has been candid about her struggles around Christmas and wants her fans to know they aren’t alone. The “Prisoner” singer shared a “Sad Christmas Song” in December 2019, which she penned during a lonely period in her life. “A sad Christmas song I wrote a few years back right before the holidays,” Cyrus wrote via Instagram at the time. “Was feeling like s–t cause I couldn't be with the one I loved. Even with a house full of family and friends I still felt alone. In ways that still feels relevant and someone reading this right now could possibly relate!” She added, “If you feel lonely this season just know YOU ARE COMPLETELY MADE OF MAGIC! You are as special as a snowflake, beautifully unique and I hope inside your soul feels light, hope, peace, and joy knowing how singularly amazing YOU are! Love always wins!” One year later, Cyrus revealed she wanted to have a “goth Christmas” vibe for the holiday season. “I want an all-black tree this year,” she explained on the KISS FM Breakfast Show in November 2020. “I wanna do, like, goth Christmas. I think instead of a garland do, like, rosaries, like, upside-down studded crosses and like, yeah, very goth, medieval kinda vibes.” The Hannah Montana alum added that Christmas with her family always ends in “fistfights, and usually with each one of us removing ourselves and slamming the door in some way and a lot of apology texts." Cyrus added, "I mean we’re all kind of conspiracy theorists and I remember one year we got onto the topic of, like, aliens and it ended with my brothers not talking for a week and my mom crying." Colin Firth isn’t the biggest fan of Christmas cheer either. The actor told the Daily Mail in November 2009 that he has a “profound loathing” of the holiday. “At this time of year, I am careful not to switch on the radio because those novelty jingles make me homicidal and plunge me into the heart of Scrooge territory,” he said at the time. “I think Christmas turns us all into Scrooge. Everyone is trying to throw happy stuff at you, and that's when I come over all humbug." Keeping scrolling to see more celebrities who hate Christmas:  The "Wrecking Ball" singer shared her melancholy thoughts on Christmas via Instagram in 2016. “Call me the grinch but Christmas always makes me feel deeply sad," she wrote at the time. “It is filled with so much excessiveness & greed. I just hope everyone gives the gift of love and acceptance this year to not only their own family but those around the globe who don’t get everything they wished for due to life’s unfair circumstances! My parents always made Christmas about others. And I hope you find it in your heart to do the same!” Shutterstock  The "Crazy Train" singer admitted in December 2009 that he's not a fan of the consumerism behind Christmas. "I have to unravel all these f--king presents. What a f--king waste of paper,” he told Express at the time. “I f--king hate Christmas. I f--king hate it. Everything stops. When I used to drink, it was a good excuse to get f--ked. Now, I just hate it.” Shutterstock  The 'Rain on Me" singer took out her aggression around the holiday season when she bit a Santa toy during a concert in 2010. “I hate the holidays. I’m alone and miserable, you f--king stuffed little toy,” she said on stage at the time. Shutterstock  The Love Actually star revealed in 2009 that he tries to avoid celebrating Christmas. “The last few years, I have taken Dad to a Muslim country to escape it completely. We both hate Christmas,” he told the Mirror at the time. Shutterstock  The Inception actress admitted that she’s “not a Christmas person” during a 2016 appearance on Live With Kelly. “That was from a very young age,” she said. “I remember fighting with my mum because I didn’t want to get presents. … She was very mad at me and it was a fight every year because she couldn’t stand having me amongst the kids not having a present. And I was like, ‘I’m fine, I don’t need anything, I don’t want it.’” COOLMedia/NurPhoto/Shutterstock  The Mamma Mia! star told the Daily Mail in November 2009 that he isn't interested in Yuletide celebrations. "I have a profound loathing of Christmas," he said at the time. "It’s sad really. At this time of year, I am careful not to switch on the radio because those novelty jingles make me homicidal and plunge me into the heart of Scrooge territory. I think Christmas turns us all into Scrooge. Everyone is trying to throw happy stuff at you, and that’s when I come over all humbug.” Shutterstock  The No Time to Die star admitted he didn't even want Christmas to exist during an interview with Backstage OL in 2014. When Waltz was asked what he wanted that year, he replied, “No Christmas. That’s my biggest wish, no Christmas.” Shutterstock  The Friends star now throws an annual tree-trimming party for her friends — but she used to despise her family’s yuletide traditions. “When I was a kid, they used to make me belly dance. On Christmas Eve,” she told Entertainment Weekly in 2016. “My dad’s whole side of the family is Greek, so I would dress up as a little Greek girl and then on Christmas, after taking belly-dancing classes, I would do that. It had nothing to do with Christmas, even. It was just, ‘Let’s humiliate Jen on Christmas.'” Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Rogue One: A Star Wars Story actor told Celestrellas in 2010 that Christmas didn't feel authentic to him. "I hate the wave of consumerism and the feeling that you have to do things that you normally don't have to do at any other time of the year," he said at the time. Shutterstock  The Oasis singer doesn’t just hate Christmas, he hates it “with a passion.” In a 2017 speech, he referred to what many consider the most wonderful time of the year as a “f–king stain on society” that includes “too much food, too much ‘We Are The World,’ the jumpers, the TV presenters, the s–t adverts, the f–king weather.” Tell us how you really feel, Noel. David Fisher/Shutterstock |
| Jeremy Sisto: 25 Things You Don’t Know About Me Posted: 11 Dec 2021 05:00 AM PST  Jack of all trades! Jeremy Sisto is known for his acting — from his roles on FBI, Clueless and a long list of other projects — but he has a myriad of interests. Us Weekly asked him to share 25 fun facts about himself and learned that there is more to him than meets the eye. Scroll down to learn more about the star, 47, who shares daughter Charlie, 12, and son Bastian, 9, with wife Addie Lane: 1. I love playing party games. 2. Dick Wolf is in the top 10 of things my family is grateful for. 3. I recently moved to a small town for the first time since I was 5 years old. 4. I never feel more loved than when my wife cooks for me. 5. My son doesn't like wearing shirts. 6. I've been doing a form of meditation called TM [Transcendental Meditation] for 20 years, but have only been doing it correctly for two months. It's much more effective when done correctly! 7. I use autopilot in my car most of the time. Sometimes I pretend that I'm controlling it with my mind. 8. My daughter calls me "bro" a lot. 9. I was a Sandwich Artist at Subway. 10. I do a thing called bio neurofeedback, which requires me to stick wires to my head. It makes me look crazy. 11. I've been working on the same screenplay for 20 years. Pretty sure it sucks. 12. My grandfather outlived his wife — and then dated all of his friend's widows when they died. 13. I miss my kids' younger versions so much. I also love who they are now, just maybe not quite as much. 14. I just finished a jazz guitar course. 15. Sometimes I fall asleep to movies on The Criterion Collection, which are amazing films relevant to the history of cinema. They also tend to be a teensy bit slow-paced. 16. I love doing scenes in the Joint Operations Command (JOC) room on CBS' FBI. 17. I finally started writing songs again. 18. I lived in Chicago during Michael Jordan's time, but I wasn't a Bulls fan. I lived in L.A. during Kobe Bryant's time, but I wasn't a Lakers fan. However, I've watched and rooted for the New York Knicks for the last 12 years. I like underdogs. 19. My mom is writing her memoir. 20. One of my daughter's friends refuses to call me anything but Elton [my character from Clueless].  21. I have no idea where I would be if I hadn't married my wife, but I'm certain I would be more of a mess than I am presently. 22. I sculpt people's heads. 23. I drink too much coffee. I'm very regular. 24. I am saddened by how angry people are at each other in this country. But I'm hopeful we can find our way toward appreciating different perspectives. 25. I work daily on accepting mistakes I've made in life with love and gratitude. Sometimes I even succeed at that. |
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