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- How Candace Cameron Bure Honored Bob Saget After His 'Beautiful' Funeral
- Joss Whedon Denies Threatening Gal Gadot on 'Justice League' Set
- Amber Rose Defends Kardashians, Slams Kanye West After Old Tweet Resurfaces
- Jonathan Scott Toasts Birthday Girl Zooey: You Make Life ‘So Much Better’
- Nikki Glaser Records Song for 'The World's Friend' Bob Saget
- Stars Who Tested Positive for COVID-19 in 2022: Seth Meyers, Jimmy Fallon and More
- Sara Evans’ Ex Jay Barker Arrested, Accused of Trying to Hit Her With Car
- Jim Carrey's Dating History: From Renee Zellweger to Jenny McCarthy
- Prince Charles Dodges Question About Prince Andrew's Ongoing Lawsuit
- Watch: Bob Saget Tribute Airs on 'America's Funniest Home Videos'
- Betty White's Final Interview Will Debut in Tribute Movie
- Zoey 101's Alexa Nikolas Breaks Down in Tears After Jamie Lynn Spears Drama
- '16 & Pregnant' Star Jordan Cashmyer Dead At 26
- Fresh Start! Why Julia Fox Credits Kanye West for ‘Transformation’
- Miley Cyrus and More Celebrities Get Cozy With Their Pets
- Britney Spears' Ups and Downs With Sister Jamie Lynn Through the Years
- Teen Mom's Farrah Abraham Arrested After Allegedly Slapping Security Guard
- Kanye West: Travis Scott, Kylie Jenner Gave Me Address for Chicago's Party
- Prince Harry Applies for Judicial Review to Pay for Security During UK Visits
| How Candace Cameron Bure Honored Bob Saget After His 'Beautiful' Funeral Posted: 17 Jan 2022 11:27 AM PST Remembering all the good times. Candace Cameron Bure is still leaning on fellow Full House alum Dave Coulier and his wife, Melissa Coulier, one week after Bob Saget's passing. "This has been one of the hardest weeks of my life and yet, incredibly beautiful because of family and close friends," the 45-year-old actress wrote via Instagram on Monday, January 17. "Yesterday was a better day. We walked, we laughed, we reminisced." The Aurora Teagarden Mysteries star thanked her former costar Dave, 62, and his wife, 38, for their continued support after Saget's death. She also wore a sweatshirt that read, "Love like Jesus, hug like Bob Saget," in the late star's honor.  Saget was found unresponsive in his Orlando, Florida, hotel room on January 9. He was 65 years old. After news broke of the actor's death, the Full House cast quickly rallied around one another. "I The California native went on to explain why she was wearing the custom sweatshirt while out with Dave in Malibu, California, on Sunday, January 16. "I think it sums everything up just right. Love like Jesus, hug like Bob Saget," she concluded, noting that she had the garments made for Saget's wife, Kelly Rizzo, and the rest of her family. Dave posted the same photo with the Christmas Contest actress from their hangout on Sunday, telling his Instagram followers that the twosome were "sharing a funny story, laughing and reminiscing about Bob," adding that the actress' shirt "perfectly" encapsulated Saget's impact. Cameron Bure played the eldest Tanner sister, D.J. Tanner, on Full House for eight seasons alongside Dave (as Uncle Joey) and Saget (as dad Danny Tanner) from 1987 to 1995. The trio reunited in 2016 for Netflix's revival, Fuller House, which ran for five seasons until 2020. On Friday, January 14, members of the series' cast — including John Stamos, Lori Loughlin, Jodi Sweetin and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen — reunited for Saget's funeral. Stamos, 58, and Dave even served as pallbearers during the service before the group attended a celebration of life memorial at the home of Jeff Franklin, the sitcom’s creator. "There were lots of tears, of course, but so much laughter too," a source exclusively told Us Weekly about the service. "It was a perfect goodbye to Bob." One day later, Rizzo, 42, reflected on how much love she was able to share with her late husband during their six years together. The duo tied the knot in October 2018 after meeting through a mutual friend three years prior. "We had that time to make each other the happiest we'd ever been and change each other's lives forever. I got to be the one to love him and cherish him," the blogger wrote via Instagram on Saturday, January 15. "He deserves all the love. Every ounce of it. Because that's how amazing Bob was. He was love. If you were in his life you KNEW he loved you. He never missed an opportunity to tell you." The Eat Travel Rock Productions founder added: "I have no regrets. We loved each other so damn much and told each other 500 times every day. Constantly. I know how much he loved me until the very last moment and he knew the same. I'm so grateful for that. Not everyone gets that." Along with Rizzo, former America's Funniest Home Videos host is also survived by his three daughters, Aubrey, Lara and Jennifer, whom he shared with ex-wife Sherri Kramer. Saget and Kramer were married for 15 years before calling it quits in 1997. |
| Joss Whedon Denies Threatening Gal Gadot on 'Justice League' Set Posted: 17 Jan 2022 11:27 AM PST  Joss Whedon denied Gal Gadot‘s allegations that he threatened her career, claiming any conflict between the actress and the director on the set of Justice League was a misunderstanding. "I don't threaten people. Who does that?" Whedon, 57, said in a lengthy interview with New York Magazine, published Monday, January 17. The Buffy the Vampire Slayer creator, 57, reflected on his time taking over 2017’s Justice League. Warner Bros. brought Whedon in to take over for director Zack Snyder, who stepped down after his daughter died by suicide, and the Avengers director worked in many rewrites and 40 days of reshoots — which caused tension on the set. In April 2021, the Hollywood Reporter outlined how Whedon allegedly "threatened to harm Gadot's career and disparaged Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins” after the Diana Prince actress, 36, brought up creative concerns. Whedon reportedly told her to "shut up and say the lines," threatening to "make her look incredibly stupid in this movie." When asked about her relationship with the filmmaker, Gadot told THR, "I had my issues with [Whedon] and Warner Bros. handled it in a timely manner." In his New York Magazine interview, the director claimed that the Israeli actress — who speaks fluent English — misunderstood him. "English is not her first language, and I tend to be annoyingly flowery in my speech," Whedon told the magazine. The New York native acknowledged that they argued over cutting a scene and claimed he jokingly told her that she “would have to tie him to a railroad track and do it over his dead body,” the outlet explained. “Then I was told that I had said something about her dead body and tying her to the railroad track," he alleged. The Red Notice star disagrees with his recollection. "I understood perfectly," Gadot told NY Mag in an email. The Wonder Woman 1984 actress wasn’t the only one who took issue with Whedon. He denied actor Ray Fisher‘s claims that Whedon abused his power and lightened the 34-year-old Cyborg actor’s skin tone. Whedon said none of Fisher’s allegations were "either true or merited discussing.” The writer is unsure of Fisher’s motives, but he maintains that the actor is lying. "We're talking about a malevolent force," he said. "We're talking about a bad actor in both senses." The problems went beyond the cast. An anonymous crew member alleged Whedon once paused the shoot to announce that he’d never worked with "a ruder group of people.” The outlet quoted another unnamed source on set who noted that Snyder encouraged improvisation while Whedon wanted the actors to be word-perfect, causing even more tension. Still, the Firefly creator lamented that critics were using "every weaponizable word of the modern era to make it seem like I was an abusive monster," he said. He certainly doesn’t see himself that way. "I think I'm one of the nicer showrunners that's ever been." |
| Amber Rose Defends Kardashians, Slams Kanye West After Old Tweet Resurfaces Posted: 17 Jan 2022 09:48 AM PST  Leaving the past in the past. Amber Rose distanced herself from an old tweet about Kanye West and the Kardashian family amid drama over his daughter’s birthday party. “Man f–k that old ass tweet,” the Philadelphia native, 38, wrote in a message posted to her Instagram Story on Sunday, January 16. “I never got an apology for his ’30 Showers’ comment but f–k it.” The How to Be a Bad Bitch author dated the Grammy winner, 44, from 2008 to 2010. Five years after their split, the “Runaway” rapper said that he “had to take 30 showers” before he started dating Kim Kardashian. In response, Rose fired off a string of tweets about her ex and his then-girlfriend, 41, including the one that resurfaced and went viral over the weekend. “I’ll leave that up to the Kartrashians to humiliate u when they’re done with u,” she wrote in February 2015. The Dancing With the Stars alum admitted on Sunday that she regretted bringing the Skims founder and her sisters into the conversation, especially given that West was the only person responsible for the “30 showers” comment. “Kim nor her sisters deserved that tweet and y’all shouldn’t cosign it either,” she wrote. “S–t was old and immature af of me to involve the KarDASHians in the mess HE made. Moving forward … Learning from my mistakes. We all have kids and family’s [sic] life is hard enough right now for a lot of ppl I just wanna spread love and positivity.” The model shares son Sebastian, 8, with ex Wiz Khalifa and son Slash, 2, with Alexander "AE" Edwards, whom she split from last year. West, for his part, shares North, 8, Saint, 6, Chicago, 4, and Psalm, 2, with Kardashian. The reality star filed for divorce from the Yeezy designer in February 2021. During an Instagram Live on Saturday, January 15, West claimed that his estranged wife refused to give him the address for Chicago’s birthday party one day prior. “I wasn't allowed to know where her party was, there's nothing legal that's saying that this is the kind of game that's being played," he said at the time. "It's the kind of thing that really has affected my health for the longest and I'm just not playing. I'm taking control of my narrative this year." After the musician’s claims made headlines, an insider told Us Weekly that Kardashian was totally caught off guard by her ex’s statements. "There were always two parties planned for Chicago, which was Kanye's idea,” the source explained. "Kim was shocked to learn that he released a video about not being invited to her party — that's not true and as soon as he asked to come he was given the location. He's at the birthday party." In a separate Instagram video posted later on Saturday, West said that he did make it to the party thanks to Kylie Jenner‘s partner, Travis Scott. "Yo, I'm so happy right now," the “Stronger” singer said at the time. "I just came from Chi's party and I just gotta shout out to Travis Scott for sending me the address and the time and making sure that I was able to spend that birthday memory with my daughter to be there with the rest of the family." |
| Jonathan Scott Toasts Birthday Girl Zooey: You Make Life ‘So Much Better’ Posted: 17 Jan 2022 09:40 AM PST A perfect fit? Jonathan Scott and Zooey Deschanel found each other at just the right time in their lives — and their whirlwind relationship took fans by surprise. The Property Brothers star and New Girl alum first met while filming for Carpool Karaoke in September 2019, and hit it off almost instantly. Us Weekly confirmed the news of the unlikely romance shortly after Deschanel split from her husband of four years, Jacob Pechenik. The exes share daughter Elsie Otter and son Charlie Wolf. “I am seeing someone,” Scott told Us one day before their relationship news went public. “I'm a very private person, so I don't typically talk about that. It's definitely special for me because I am the guy who raises the bar in what I'm looking for in a partner. I was caught a little off guard. It was definitely a pleasant surprise.” Scott and the 500 Days of Summer actress made their relationship Instagram official in October 2019 after a fright-filled double date with Drew Scott and his wife, Linda Phan. Jonathan and his new flame posted a PDA pic after the couples braved Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios in Los Angeles. A source revealed to Us at the time that the pair had “instant chemistry” when they first met and bonded over their shared love of “music, film, theatre – and Christmas carols.” Their similar interests and sense of humor led them to quickly start “texting and talking on the phone and it blossomed from there.” Since then, their relationship has grown even stronger and the lovebirds have shared a number of major romance milestones along the way. The HGTV star and the She & Him singer celebrated their first Thanksgiving together shortly after making their red carpet debut as a couple. One month later, the pair rang in “a truly happy New Year” by each other’s side. “Once in a lifetime you meet someone who changes everything Scroll down for more details on this duo's whirlwind romance!  New flames! The home improvement expert revealed to Us exclusively that his relationship with the Elf actress was “a pleasant surprise” after the pair met while filming Carpool Karaoke with their siblings. "It’s definitely special for me because I am the guy who raises the bar in what I’m looking for in a partner," he said at the time. "I was caught a little off guard." Shutterstock (2)  Double the date night fun! Jonathan and the New Girl alum enjoyed a live taping of Dancing With the Stars alongside his twin brother Drew Scott and his wife, Linda Phan. An onlooker said the new couple "appeared very comfortable together" as "Jonathan moved his chair closer to Zooey and put his arm around her as he whispered closely in her ear" at one point in the show. ABC/Eric McCandless  The HGTV personality and Yes Man star made their relationship Instagram official one month after they started dating. In the Halloween-themed photo, Deschanel leapt into Jonathan’s arms, posing alongside Drew and his wife on yet another double date. "So much fun last night. That high pitched scream totally wasn’t me!" Jonathan captioned the post. Courtesy of Jonathan Scott/Instagram  Cozying up to the family! Deschanel was "overjoyed" to be her new man’s wedding date for his older brother J.D. Scott’s festive Las Vegas nuptials. "It’s the first time I’ve ever been cat-woman escorted to a fancy dress party wedding by Batman," the Almost Famous actress captioned a pre-wedding post on Instagram. "Congrats to these gorgeous and gracious love birds, I was overjoyed to celebrate such a happy union! ❤️💕❤️💕." Stuart Ramson/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Jonathan commemorated his first Thanksgiving with the Bridge to Terabithia actress with a public declaration of his love. "I am beyond thankful to be surrounded by such incredibly fun loving people & puppies. You bring joy to my life. I love you ☺️ ❤️," he tweeted at the time, two weeks after the pair made their red carpet debut as a couple at the Critics’ Choice Documentary Awards in Brooklyn, New York. Courtesy of Jonathan Scott/Instagram  Hitting a high note! The Brother vs. Brother star joined Deschanel on stage during the A Very She & Him Christmas Party tour in Philadelphia. A concertgoer told Us at the time that "Jonathan joined the band onstage for ‘Little Saint Nick’ wearing a light-up ugly Christmas sweater ... Jonathan came out for the ‘He don’t miss no one’ line of the song, then kind of danced offstage after giving Zooey a kiss on the cheek." Media Punch/INSTARimages.com; Dave Allocca/Starpix/Shutterstock  The Elf actress secured a birthday shoutout from her man just before partying the night away at an ‘80s-themed karaoke bar in Los Angeles with a group of friends. "Happy Birthday to the beautiful human who brought joy & laughter back into my life ❤️🎉," Jonathan captioned a sweet Instagram post, two weeks after the happy couple rang in the New Year together. Michael Buckner/Variety/Shutterstock  Jonathan shared how the pair have enjoyed staying at home together during the coronavirus quarantine, where they played board games and more. Courtesy Zooey Deschanel/Instagram  "This amazing person makes me truly happy every single day and fills my life with love and joy," the She and Him singer wrote in honor of her man's 42nd birthday. "You are one of a kind wonderful. So happy I get to make your birthday cake." The same day, duo reminisced on meeting each other’s families, going on their first date and filming their Carpool Karaoke episode during the "At Home With Linda & Drew Scott" podcast. "The producer says I was flirting so hard that they had to cut a bunch of that out," the HGTV star joked. "I was being gentlemanly and cute." Courtesy of Zooey Deschanel/Instagram  Jonathan posted several photos, including one of Deschanel, and noted how he was “thinking a lot today about the ones I love.” Courtesy Zooey Deschanel/Instagram  In a video set to a calming instrumental tune, Scott celebrated their 1st anniversary by sharing a sweet clip filled with photos taken throughout their time together. “How time flies when you’re having the best time of your life,” he captioned the Instagram post. “Who would’ve known that exactly one year ago my life would change forever. When I count my blessings, I count you twice 🥰 .” Deschanel responded to the loving tribute, writing, “You’re my favorite. 🥰 .” Courtesy Zooey Deschanel/Instagram  The actress paid tribute to the pair’s relationship on their one-year anniversary by sharing adorable photos of the two alongside a sweet message. “One year ago today I met this kind, caring, hilarious, generous, creative, nerdy, handsome and all around incredible human,” she wrote via Instagram. “I am so grateful for every smile, kiss, hug, snuggle, laugh, scrabble game, escape room, breakfast, lunch and dinner we share together. Even during the weirdest year for humanity I want a million billion more with you. 🥰 .” Jonathan replied to her post, writing, “You give me ALL the feels 😍 I love you.” Courtesy Zooey Deschanel/Instagram  As the coronavirus pandemic continued to impact couples worldwide, the HGTV star was still feeling pretty lucky to be in quarantine with Deschanel. "I kind of struck gold because quarantining with Zooey, she is this incredible chef," he told E! News in September 2020. "So, she makes the most fantastic meals every day. She also loves board games. We even did a virtual escape room the other night, which was a lot of fun. ... [She has] what I had been looking for in a person for years and years and years." Courtesy of Jonathan Scott/Instagram  Jonathan clapped back at engagement rumors in November 2020. “I’m pretty confident that I will ask my girlfriend to marry me before I tell a reporter,” he quipped during an appearance on SiriusXM’s The Covino & Rich Show. Broadimage/Shutterstock  Deschanel teased her episode of HGTV’s Celebrity IOU via Instagram in December 2020, writing, “Got to work side by side with my sweetheart @Jonathanscott to surprise my bestie @sarahmayb with a new kitchen! What could be more fun?” The couple worked together to gift the actress’ friend Sarah May B. a fresh kitchen alongside Jonathan’s brother Drew. HGTV  The pair wore festive holiday sweaters as they decorated cookies with Drew and his wife, Linda, on the last day of the Scott brothers’ #RevealYourJoy challenge, in which the twins shared stories of the season in partnership with Reveal magazine throughout December 2020. Both couples also sang Christmas carols and snacked on their treats in the Instagram video. Courtesy of Jonathan Scott/Instagram  The actress rang in the new year by giving a shout-out to Scott. "My 2020 MVP was this guy, who always made me feel happy in spite of a weird and uncertain year," Deschanel captioned two photos of the pair with their arms wrapped around each other. "Hoping 2021 is full of silver linings for everyone." Courtesy of Zooey Deschanel/Instagram  Scott celebrated Deschanel’s 41st birthday with a touching tribute. “Today is my favorite person’s birthday,” he captioned a series of Instagram photos on January 17. “You are caring, talented, hilarious, sweet and just as beautiful on the inside as you are on the outside. I know we can’t celebrate like we did last year, but I have a few surprises up my sleeve. #HappyBirthday, @ZooeyDeschanel. You fill my life with so much joy.” "Aw!!!! You're the sweetest and I am the luckiest!" Deschanel commented on his post. Courtesy of Jonathan Scott/Instagram  "What a perfect day with my perfect person 🥰 #BackToNature #SunnySkiesAhead," the HGTV personality gushed via Instagram in March 2021, sharing a black-and-white selfie of him and Deschanel catching some rays. When some commenters joked that the actress' outfit looked out of place, she replied, "Haha. Controversy! I am very amused by this conclusion that you would take the time to photoshop a picture from our hike and not that I was unironically wearing a ridiculously oversized Easter bonnet so big you could barely fit in the picture." Courtesy Jonathan Scott/Instagram  The Elf actress celebrated Jonathan's 43rd birthday with a sweet Instagram message. "Happy birthday to my kind, sweet, wonderful, hilarious, clever, generous, caring, handsome gentleman who sometimes orders pizza and grilled cheese at one meal," she wrote. "I love you always and in all ways. I don’t want to seem sappy or hyperbolic but the simple truth is: I’m the luckiest girl in the world." Courtesy Zooey Deschanel/Instagram  Following a romantic weekend trip, Scott shared his love for Deschanel via Instagram. “What a wonderful adventure to #sanfrancisco this weekend with my ❤️,” he wrote. “From steep romantic strolls and yummy food to an excessive amount of escape rooms (3 for 3). Safe to say … it was awesome. We make a great team @zooeydeschanel 🥰.” Courtesy of Jonathan Scott/Instagram  “2 years and still my favorite 😍,” the Trolls World Tour actress wrote via Instagram in honor of the couple’s second anniversary. Scott commented on her post, “I knew two years ago that you were gonna change my life.” He also shared his own tribute to Deschanel via Instagram, writing, “Thank you for making everything better @zooeydeschanel❤️ (time really does fly when you’re having the most fun!).” Courtesy of Zooey Deschanel/Instagram  Scott praised his girlfriend in a late August interview. "And I know I am dating up!" Scott told Entertainment Tonight. "It means I just need to keep raising the bar and keep up with those expectations." Courtesy of Jonathan Scott/Instagram  The She & Him singer congratulated her beau on his Creative Arts Emmy nomination for Outstanding Structured Reality Program. "So proud of this handsome man @jonathanscott getting nominated for an EMMY!" she wrote via Instagram alongside a photo of the couple dressed in their red carpet finest. "A few snaps from our afternoon … thanks to all of these lovely people for making me look and feel fantastic." Courtesy Zooey Deschanel/Instagram  The pair kicked off the fall season with a trip to Disneyland. “I had the most fun this weekend with @jonathanscott at @disneyland,” Deschanel captioned a series of photos from inside the amusement park, which was decorated for Halloween. “Now I just want to go back again! #HalloweenTime.” Courtesy of Zooey Deschanel/Instagram  The couple was all smiles on the red carpet premiere for season 2 of HBO’s We Are Here. The actress wore a blue floral dress as she clung tightly to her beau, who donned a maroon blazer, floral shirt and dark jeans. Broadimage/Shutterstock  The couple recreated an iconic scene from Deschanel's movie (500) Days of Summer in a TikTok duet posted by Jonathan. "Yeah, sometimes I’m *mildly* socially awkward," the HGTV star joked in his caption. Courtesy of Jonathan Scott/TikTok  During an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show in November 2021, Deschanel said she never gets confused between Jonathan and Drew. "To me, they don't look alike at all," she said. "And their personalities are so different. So, like, to me, they just don't look alike." Shutterstock  The Good Girl actress showed her devotion to Christmas with a cheeky Instagram post. “When are you going to stop obsessing over Christmas?! Me:,” she captioned a photo of her posing alongside her holiday decorations. Scott got into the spirit with a flirty reply, commenting, “Up for a friendly mistletoe hunt with me? 😍 🌲.” AFF-USA/Shutterstock  “My heart is full 🥰 hope you had a safe, happy holiday surrounded by the ones you love,” the HGTV star wrote via Instagram while celebrating Christmas with the actress. Courtesy of Jonathan Scott/Instagram  The pair revealed in the Winter 2022 issue of Drew + Jonathan Reveal that they bought a house together in May 2020 and began renovating it soon after. “When we first brought [Zooey’s] kids by the property, they dubbed it the Park House. And you know what happens when you name something, whether it’s a mangy stray dog or a beautiful home of your dreams? You keep it,” Jonathan wrote of the home, which was built in in 1938. “The next thing you know, Zooey and I owned the Park House.” Despite supply chain setbacks and construction delays amid the coronavirus pandemic, Jonathan noted that he and Deschanel worked as the perfect team. “We have each other, and we have time — the rest of our lives together in this house. Our house,” Jonathan wrote. “Our dream home, where we’ll see the kids grow up laughing and adventuring in the yard, where we’ll play host to friends and family.” Courtesy Jonathan Scott/Instagram |
| Nikki Glaser Records Song for 'The World's Friend' Bob Saget Posted: 17 Jan 2022 09:36 AM PST Remembering a legend. Following the death of comedian Bob Saget at age 65, many of his former costars and friends paid tribute and shared their condolences. "Just heard the news. Devastated. I'm going to miss you, my friend," Tom Bergeron tweeted on Sunday, January 9, sharing a clip of the pair discussing their careers. "For my very last @AFVofficial, I asked my friend for a special favor. He said yes. I'm forever grateful." Both Bergeron, 66, and Saget had previously hosted America's Funniest Home Videos in their careers. "We are saddened to hear about the passing of the great @bobsaget. Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this time," the official AFV Twitter page wrote on Sunday. Shortly after, other stars opened up about Saget's warm heart and their history with the late comic. "He had the biggest heart and wore it on his sleeve. He was so generous with his feelings. A mensch," Andy Cohen tweeted on Sunday after learning the news. Tom Green, another comic, tweeted: "I am extremely saddened to just hear of the passing of my friend Bob Saget. You were always hilarious and kind. You made my life and so many other people’s lives better Bob. Rest In Peace." Several of Saget's former costars also reacted to the news via social media. “Oh god. Bob Saget!!! The loveliest man. I was his TV daughter for one season and he was always so kind and protective. So so sorry for his family," Kat Dennings, who acted opposite the star in 2001's Raising Dad sitcom, tweeted on Sunday night. In the one-season comedy, the Pennsylvania native played widowed father Matt Stewart who was working to raise his two daughters (Dennings and Brie Larson, respectively) with the help of his live-in father, played by Jerry Adler. "I went, ‘Oh, man. I don’t know,'” Saget told Deseret News in September 2001 about taking on another single father role after the finale of Full House. “But then I read it, and I really liked it a lot. And even though it was stuff that I invested in before, I wanted to do it. “I’m not going to be doing Danny Tanner. He's not needy. He doesn’t hug people a lot. He listens to brand-new music. He’s edgy.” Saget, who was best known for his role of Danny Tanner on Full House and its Fuller House revival, was found dead at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando, Florida, on Sunday. He had been in Florida to perform at a comedy showcase on Saturday, January 8. Orange County Sheriff's Office confirmed his death via Twitter. "Earlier today, deputies were called to the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes for a call about an unresponsive man in a hotel room," the tweet read. "The man was identified as Robert Saget & pronounced deceased on scene. Detectives found no signs of foul play or drug use in this case." Saget, in addition to his role as the Full House patriarch, had featured roles in the likes of Entourage, How I Met Your Mother, Meet Wally Sparks and Madagascar. Scroll below for more reactions to Saget's death:  The comedian wrote “a song about the world’s friend, Bob Saget,” she announced on January 15. “I was recording a bunch of songs last week that my friend @mattpondpa wrote for me. It was just for fun and to see if I could do it and I didn’t intend to release anything because I’m so new to this, but then Monday happened and this song materialized and I’m proud of it,” she wrote via Instagram. “The king of fatherhood / Someone to trust,” Glaser sings. “When I was down / You brought me up / Hanging out with you / Full of life and beautiful.” Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock  “You can get lucky to have good people come into your life to help shape who you become. To make you better, for your next chapter, a better friend, wife, mother. Bob did that,” the Ladies of London alum, who dated Saget during her 20s, wrote via Instagram on January 12. “May angels be near you old friend and may they be laughing. My thoughts to his wife, children, friends, family and their broken hearts. 💔.” Marcus Dawes/Shutterstock  The Family Feud host called Saget “a great dude” on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on January 10, explaining, “The dude that you see on TV, that is not who that was. The father on Full House, now this is a different dude offstage. We both were. When we would see each other off stage, we would cuss each other out. You know, he was an interesting guy.” Courtesy of Paul R Giunta/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The singer was “heartbroken” by Saget’s passing, writing via Instagram on January 10: “Bob Saget was a close friend to our family for over 30 years. He was there at my fathers wedding and funeral. He was groomsman at my uncle Todd’s wedding. He was the kindest, most gentle soul. Forever loved. I know my Dad is there to welcome him in Heaven with a joke and a hug. We love you @bobsaget.” Courtesy of Robin Thicke/Instagram  “Was sitting down with Bob Saget tomorrow for I WISH SOMEBODY TOLD ME and couldn’t wait to hear his life story in his own words,” the former View cohost tweeted on January 10. “Still in shock about his passing. He will always be America’s favorite dad.” Courtesy of Abby Huntsman/Instagram  “It had been a while since I saw Bob Saget,” the Entourage alum wrote via Instagram on January 10. “Ran into him at ABC studio in NYC. Just had my first son a month ago and was still in a daze. We had a great talk and he of course made me laugh and got in a joke. That’s how it was with him. Any run in or hang out or meal he always made you laugh and always left you feeling better than you felt before.” Ferrara went on to write, “I still remember his first day on Entourage when he showed up at our front door. From moment one he was ON FIRE. The handshake at the end of that scene sealed the deal. He was gonna be around for awhile on the show. One of my all time favorite cameos and one of my all time favorite people. So sorry to his loved ones. Truly sucks.” Courtesy of Jerry Ferrara/Instagram  "No no no how could this be?" the How I Met Your Father star wrote via Instagram Stories. "Oh, thanks for everything Bob. Rest easy." Matt Baron/Shutterstock  Candace Cameron Bure's daughter called Saget “a man with the biggest heart of them all” in an Instagram post, writing, “There was truly no one like him. Endless gratitude forever for the kindness and laughter you brought to everyone’s lives. Rest In Peace Bob. We love you so much.” Stewart Cook/Shutterstock  “Was lucky to have met Bob and was honored to be a friend,” the One Tree Hill alum captioned an Instagram Story photo. “Thanks for the laughs. Sending so much love and prayers to my friend @eattravelrock.” Paul A Hebert/Shutterstock  “I was just talking to my mom yesterday about how much I appreciate Danny Tanner’s fatherly warmth,” the Bachelor in Paradise alum captioned an Instagram Story upload. “Full House was my first favorite show. I still remember the first night I watched it. I was 4 years old trying to scheme my mom into letting me stay up 30 minutes later. A couple years later on the night of the series finale, my mom was so worried to tell me it was the last episode. I wailed.” Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock  “Rest in Peace,” the Coming Out Colton star shared a selfie of the duo via Instagram Story on Sunday. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  “I don’t have social media so I asked Dave if he could post this for me,” the Saturday Night Live star penned a message posted via Dave Sirus’ Instagram. “Just wanted you guys to know that Bob Saget was one of the nicest men on the planet. When I was younger and several times throughout our friendship he helped me get through some rough mental health stuff. He stayed on the phone for hours trying to help in any way he can — connecting us with doctors and new things we can try. He would check in on me and make sure I was OK.” He continued: “I love you Bob, it was an honor to know you. Thank you for your kindness and friendship. My condolences to the family.” Kristina Bumphrey/StarPix/Shutterstock  “F—k! Saget would have wanted something tweeted that was really funny and in very bad taste. I can’t do that. I’m just so sad,” the Penn and Teller: Fool Us star tweeted. "Bob was just great on every level and we will all miss him. Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock  “Oh no. RIP Bob Saget. Truly one of the nicest guys and so funny. Very sad,” Maron wrote. Steve Cohn/Shutterstock  “I am extremely saddened to just hear of the passing of my friend Bob Saget,” Green noted. “You were always hilarious and kind. You made my life and so many other people's lives better Bob.” Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  “I was his TV daughter for one season and he was always so kind and protective,” the Two Broke Girls alum remembered. Matt Baron/Shutterstock  “I wanna share the voice texts I'm listening to that we were leaving each other this week,” Cook tweeted. “I’m laughing and crying. Im beyond sad. I can not believe this. I loved you Sag. We all did.” Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  “Devastating news,” the George Lopez Show alum retweeted Saget’s last tweet, which promoted his Jacksonville, Florida, special. Kcr/Shutterstock  “Life is precious and fragile. I’m just so deeply sorry for your pain and loss Kelly @eattravelrock,” the former View cohost wrote alongside a photo with the late star. “He was always one of my favorites.” Jim Smeal/BEI/Shutterstock  “Bob Saget…Just the funniest and nicest,” the former Daily Show host tweeted. MediaPunch/Shutterstock  “He had the biggest heart and wore it on his sleeve. He was so generous with his feelings. A mensch,” Cohen tweeted. MJ Photos/Shutterstock  “Wow. RIP Bob Saget,” the Saved By the Bell alum tweeted alongside a photo of the duo. Rob Latour/Shutterstock  “My heart is broken,” she tweeted, sharing a screenshot of the pair’s last text exchange. “Saget, thank you for being the warmest, most accepting, relentlessly kind and hilarious person. I never heard you say a bad word about anyone unless it was a brilliant roast joke, where even your target was in tears.” Broadimage/Shutterstock  “We lost a giant today,” the NFL star tweeted a clip of the Full House theme song. Broadimage/Shutterstock  “Bob, there are so many wonderful ways to describe you. Adoring father, wickedly funny, so, so kind. And you were one hell of a friend to your people. Rest In Peace,” the Sweet Magnolias star wrote on Sunday. Stewart Cook/Shutterstock  “Sail on my friend Bob Saget With your huge heart and abject lunacy, my condolences to his daughters & other family,” the Sister Act star tweeted. AFFI/Shutterstock  “Bob Saget was as lovely a human as he was funny,” Lear wrote. “And to my mind, he was hilarious. We were close friends and I could not have loved him more.” Eric Charbonneau/Shutterstock  “Just heard the news. Devastated. I’m going to miss you, my friend,” the former AFV host wrote, sharing a clip of the pair discussing their careers. “For my very last @AFVofficial, I asked my friend for a special favor. He said yes. I’m forever grateful.” Broadimage/Shutterstock  “Deeply saddened to learn of the untimely passing of comedian Bob Saget. Beloved by millions as America’s Dad, he was a regular presence in our living rooms, bringing to us the funniest videos and countless belly laughs,” the Star Trek alum tweeted. “Gone too soon, like so many of the brightest souls. PinPep/Shutterstock  “Still in shock. I just spoke with Bob a few days ago. We stayed on the phone as usual making each other laugh,” he recalled. “RIP to friend, comedian & fellow Aristocrat Bob Saget.” Andrew H Walker/Shutterstock  “I know that people lose loved ones, good people, every day. No one gets a pass. But the loss of Bob Saget hits deep,” the Seinfeld alum wrote on Sunday. "If you didn’t know him, he was kind and dear and cared about people deeply. He was the definition of ‘a good egg.’ Too soon he leaves.” Kristina Bumphrey/Starpix/Shutterstock |
| Stars Who Tested Positive for COVID-19 in 2022: Seth Meyers, Jimmy Fallon and More Posted: 17 Jan 2022 09:34 AM PST The pandemic isn’t over. Just as it did in 2020 and 2021, Hollywood’s A-list continues to be affected by COVID-19 in 2022 — but they largely attribute their fast recoveries to vaccines. In January, Late Night With Seth Meyers only returned from holiday break for one show before suddenly having to go on hiatus amid the omicron variant’s prevalence. “The bad news is, I tested positive for COVID (thanks, 2022!) the good news is, I feel fine (thanks vaccines and booster!),” Seth Meyers wrote via Twitter on January 4. “We are canceling the rest of the shows this week, so tune in next Monday to see what cool location we will try and pass off as a studio!!!” Meyers’ fellow NBC late night host Jimmy Fallon revealed a day prior that he’d recently recovered from COVID-19. The Saturday Night Live alum made it clear that he tested negative before returning to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on January 3. “Hey guys, on the first day of our holiday break I tested positive for Covid,” he captioned a photo via Instagram of himself masked in a room marked “reserved for testing use.” The room was decorated with an iconic Diff’rent Strokes quote, which Fallon appreciated. He continued, “I was vaccinated and boostered which made me lucky enough to only have mild symptoms. Thank you to the doctors and nurses who work so hard around the clock to get everyone vaxxed. Thank you to NBC for taking the testing protocols so seriously and doing a great job – and also thanks for putting me in the ‘What 'chu talkin' about Willis?’ isolation room when they told me the news.” In the comments section, Fallon told a fan that he completely recovered, writing, “The positive came back on 12/18. Back at work today and feeling 100%!” The NBC hosts both advocated for vaccination. As of January, the CDC recommended a booster shot for people over age 16 five months after completing the primary series. Meyers and Fallon each had a booster before testing positive. Similarly, Whoopi Goldberg also had a breakthrough case amid the highly contagious variant’s spread. Her View cohost Joy Behar announced the news on January 3 and said the Sister Act star was expected to be fully recovered within a week. “Why am I here instead of Whoopi? Well, Whoopi, unfortunately, tested positive over the break, but she’ll be back probably next week,” Behar explained. “Since she’s vaxxed and boosted, her symptoms have been very, very, mild. But we’re being super cautious here at The View.” The daytime talk show opted to film remotely for the week in the midst of Goldberg’s positive test. “They say there’s no place like home for the holidays and that’s exactly where we are this year,” Behar said. “Happy New Year from all of our living rooms. As you can see, we’re back in boxes and doing the show remotely — hopefully for just a week. I’m praying that it’s just a week, but you never know because this omicron thing is all over the place.” See the stars who have tested positive for COVID-19 in 2022:  The Hills alum, her husband, Tim Rosenman, and their 4-year-old son, Sonny, tested positive in January. “The nausea last weekend I guess was the first sign of it but we’ve all been fine otherwise,” she said via Instagram Stories on January 15. “A little congested and my taste is not at its sharpest, but we are ok. Just quarantining, cooking, and napping. I was starting to feel like it was just a matter of time before we got it.” Kristina Bumphrey/StarPix/Shutterstock  The Below Deck star told her Instagram followers on January 13 that she had “recovered” from COVID-19 and finished her “isolation period,” concluding, “Be assured I follow and respect all the rules because I care about my community.” Courtesy of Alli Dore/Instagram  The Side by Side star revealed on January 11 that she tested positive during the ongoing omicron surge. "I fought hard, dodged COVID for 2 years in an effort to protect my baby boy," she tweeted. "I’m vaccinated, I was tested several times a week, tested those who visited. I lost the fight, and tested positive yesterday. My win, by Gods grace Ace is negative. Health is wealth. Stay safe." The Dash Dolls alum went on to slam "ignorant folks" questioning her fears about infection. "Why am I worried about a 'cold'?" she added in a second tweet. "Cus many people have died from the virus including my loved ones. You spreaders keep your narrow perspective to yourself." Shutterstock  The Bachelor season 22 couple spent their third wedding anniversary sick with COVID-19 on January 12. Mediapunch/Shutterstock  The Vanderpump Rules star announced that she tested positive on January 11 via Instagram. "Agh it finally got me … #covid_19," she captured an illustration of herself pouting. Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock  The Today anchor announced on January 10 that she was filming the show from home because she tested positive for COVID-19. “Here we go Hoda, we're trading places,” Guthrie said days after Kotb revealed her own coronavirus battle. “I’m working from home, you're back in the studio. You have a negative test for COVID, I just tested positive for COVID, so here we go.” Guthrie added that she had mild symptoms: "A little sniffles, not much more than that.” Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock  Hours after Tori Spelling revealed her whole family was sick, the Chopped Canada host thought he would need a ventilator after a particularly tough bout. “This is the first place I’m going once I get over COVID," McDermott captioned a throwback Instagram photo at the ice rink. “I’ve got to be honest, this scared the s—t out of me. My breathing was so compromised, I thought I was going to be put on a ventilator. Slowly turning the corner to recovery. Be safe out there.” AFF-USA/Shutterstock  The View cohost tested positive for a breakthrough case on January 7, though was “feeling pretty so good so far,” Navarro said as she confirmed the news during the show. "I did what the CDC recommended — the minute I felt a little bit of a tickle in my throat, I assumed I had it and I've been isolating,” Navarro told her fellow hosts. ABC/Lou Rocco  “Tbh the start to this year has been quite interesting,” the Duck Dynasty alum captioned a January 7 Instagram post. “It started off by me getting FLURONA (flu + covid) (yikes) so obviously I was so bummed to miss passion but I was so thankful that God gave me the strength to still preach my message to an empty room despite being so sick. My faith from that experience grew so much 🤯 His spirit is truly living within us!” In addition to her flurona diagnosis, Robertson found her home had a rat infestation, noting, “It’s disgusting🙃 and we are exhausted from getting over sickness and being out of our home.” Donn Jones/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  “I share a lot on social media but this is one thing I didn’t want to share,” the Beverly Hills, 90210 alum wrote via Instagram on January 7. “But, at this point, people are getting frustrated not getting responses personally and business-wise from me and wondering why I’m MIA so I finally decided to share. Our entire family has COVID. Yes, every single member got it. We all have varying degrees of symptoms. I was last to be symptomatic. We all were praying it was just a bad winter cold. But it wasn’t.” She continued: “Nothing is worse than wanting to care for your little ones but feeling so sick you can barely function yourself. I feel useless as a parent. Devastated. A mom is supposed to take care of their kiddos when sick.” Courtesy of Tori Spelling/Instagram  After the Dancing With the Stars professional was feeling “sick” amid rehearsals for the DWTS live tour, he confirmed his coronavirus diagnosis on January 7 via Instagram Story. He has since been isolating away from the rest of his costars. “I’m happy to say that I’m feeling fine and the rest of the cast is healthy,” the Russia native explained in his social media video. “I cannot wait to rejoin the tour in the next couple of days.” Courtesy of Gleb Savchenko/Instagram  The Late Late Show With James Corden host took a brief hiatus in early January after the host tested positive for COVID-19. “I’m fully vaccinated, boosted, and because of this, am fortunate enough to say I feel completely fine,” he wrote on January 6 via Instagram. “The show will be off the air for the next few days. Stay safe everyone. All my love, James x.” Art Streiber/CBS  After Kotb was noticeably missing from the Today show on January 5, host Craig Melvin revealed on January 6 that she tested positive for COVID-19. “Thx for well wishes! Feeling good.. ,” the co-anchor tweeted at the time. “Cant wait to see you all when I am in the clear! Xo.” Kristina Bumphrey/StarPix/Shutterstock  The Dead & Company announced on January 5 that Mayer will not be at their Mexico shows as he has coronavirus. "Today, just prior to leaving for Mexico, per his physician, @JohnMayer tested positive for COVID-19 and will be unable to perform at the upcoming 'Playing in the Sand' event in Riviera Cancun January 7-10,” the band said in an Instagram statement. “In these unprecedented times fans should expect many rare and different tunes.” Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  “Happy New Year! Gutted to have been out the past two weeks,” the Broadway star wrote via his Instagram Stories on January 5, noting he was back in the theatre for Moulin Rogue The Musical. “But Omicron got me. Shout to @aaron_c_finley for holding it down. Stay safe. Get jabbed. Come see us at The Hirschfeld.” Andrew H. Walker/Shutterstock  "I too have tested positive for COVID-19," the Black Panther actress tweeted on January 4. "I'm fully vaccinated and taking care in isolation, so I trust I will be well. Please do all you can to keep yourself and others protected from serious illness. #StayMaskedAndVaxxed." Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock  The model revealed via Instagram that she tested positive for the virus shortly after the new year. Amy Sussman/Shutterstock  The Illinois native canceled a week of Late Night With Seth Meyers on January 4 and attributed his mild symptoms to the vaccine. John Salangsang/Shutterstock  The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon host didn't reveal his positive diagnosis until he was completely recovered on January 3. MediaPunch/Shutterstock  The View cohost was absent from the show on January 3 after testing positive. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The "Bang Bang" singer revealed on January 2 that she tested positive for COVID-19 a month prior, and she believed she contracted it at a Los Angeles concert on December 14. “I got covid at this show,” Jessie captioned a video from the show via Instagram. "BUT The audience could clap in time." Matt Baron/Shutterstock |
| Sara Evans’ Ex Jay Barker Arrested, Accused of Trying to Hit Her With Car Posted: 17 Jan 2022 08:23 AM PST  Country singer Sara Evans' estranged husband, Harry “Jay” Barker, was arrested on Saturday, January 15, after an alleged domestic violence incident between the estranged couple, Us Weekly can confirm. According to an affidavit obtained by Nashville news outlet WIAT, Barker, 49, was charged with felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after he allegedly tried to hit Evans, 50, with his car. The alleged incident happened at 1:30 a.m. local time on Saturday after the "A Little Bit Stronger" singer left a party at a neighbor's home in the passenger seat of her friend’s car. Evans allegedly saw Barker "backing up his vehicle at a high rate of speed attempting to hit them but missed." While the former University of Alabama quarterback allegedly drove away, the musician called the police and he spoke to officers when he returned to the Nashville home. Barker was subsequently booked and placed on a 12-hour hold for domestic violence. He was released on a $10,000 bond on Saturday evening. His court date is set for March. Evans and Barker wed in 2008. According to reports, the twosome are separated, with the Dancing With the Stars alum reportedly filing for divorce in August 2021.  After his release, the Jay Barker Show host broke his silence on Sunday, January 16, via his radio show's Instagram page. "I am humbled beyond words by the support I have received from friends, supporters, and so many in the Alabama family," Barker wrote. “We all confront challenges in life, and my family and I are facing one now. Unfortunately, headlines and quick-to-publish news stories do not adequately capture the full context and complex fabric of our lives. I love my family dearly, and at this difficult time, I respectfully ask for privacy for the sake of my family and especially for our kids.” Evans, for her part, has yet to publicly comment on her spouse's arrest or their split. She was previously married to Craig Schelske from 1993 to 2007. The exes, who share three daughters, were involved in a nasty back and forth after Evans alleged that he cheated and was emotionally abusive during their marriage. Schelske denied all the allegations at the time.  "It's very personal and very traumatic and very hard for my children," the "Suds in the Bucket" songstress said on DWTS in 2006 amid the split. "Things drastically went downhill at 100 miles an hour." |
| Jim Carrey's Dating History: From Renee Zellweger to Jenny McCarthy Posted: 17 Jan 2022 07:52 AM PST The rocky road to love. Jim Carrey's dating history is filled with high-profile celebrities, from Renée Zellweger to Jenny McCarthy. The Yes Man actor has been married twice: to Melissa Womer from 1987 to 1995 and to Lauren Holly from 1996 to 1997. Carrey shares daughter Jane, who competed on American Idol in 2012, with his first wife. After his second divorce, the Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind star moved on with Zellweger, with whom he worked on 2000's Me, Myself and Irene. The duo were briefly engaged but never made it down the aisle. "She was special to me, very special. I think she's lovely," the Golden Globe winner said of his ex during a July 2020 interview on The Howard Stern Show. "I don't regret — I don't have those things. But I do appreciate the people that have come through my life for the good that they gave me … but I don't pine for anybody, it's not that kind of situation. It's just my way of saying, 'There was a very important thing there,' and to recognize that.” At the time, nearly two decades after he and the Bridget Jones's Diary actress called it quits, Carrey confessed that he considered her "the great love of [his] life." Zellweger, for her part, previously reflected on her "unexpected" connection with the Memoirs and Misinformation writer. "It was just a really natural thing to want to be around each other," she told Entertainment Weekly in June 2000. "And we didn't see each other for a few months after we finished the picture — or really speak even — and I just noticed his absence significantly. It just felt like, 'Wow, I really miss him.’" After splitting from the Judy star, Carrey sparked a long-term relationship with McCarthy in 2005 following her divorce from John Asher. The former View cohost and the director welcomed son Evan in 2002. The Truman Show alum and the Scream 3 actress were together for five years before Us Weekly confirmed their split in April 2010. "I’m so grateful for the years Jim and I shared together," McCarthy told Us in a statement at the time. "I will continue to be in his daughter’s life and will always keep Jim as a leading man in my heart." Shortly before their breakup, McCarthy opened up about why she and Carrey didn't feel pressured to get married. "We say ‘never,’ but I don’t know," she told Us in February 2010. "Maybe for tax purposes, someday, when we are old." Things between the former couple soon turned messy, as the Masked Singer personality claimed that her son felt abandoned by Carrey. "I’ve tried to ask [Jim] numerous times [to see Evan] because my son still asks," she said on The Howard Stern Show in June 2012. "I think that sometimes people need to take a real break from each other. … But I still love him. I think you can love people from a distance and respect him. But as a mother, you just hope when you have a relationship with someone, it has nothing to do with the child when you break up." At the time, the Bruce Almighty actor told Us in a statement that he still cared deeply about Evan, noting, "I will always do what I believe is in the best interest of Evan's well-being. It's unfortunate that Evan's privacy is not being considered. I love Evan very much and will miss him always." Scroll down for a closer look at Carrey's relationship history:  The duo dated for eight months in 1983. G Paul Burnett/AP/Shutterstock  Carrey and the actress, who share daughter Jane, were married from 1987 to 1995. Bei/Shutterstock  The Dumb and Dumber costars wed in 1996, but their marriage lasted less than one year. Bei/Shutterstock  After meeting on the set of Me, Myself and Irene, the actors were engaged from 1999 to 2000. Carrey later called Zellweger the “great love of [his] life” during a July 2020 interview with Howard Stern. Richard Young/Shutterstock  The Sonic the Hedgehog star and the Mad Man alum sparked a romance in 2002. RINGO CHIU/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock  Carrey and the Danish model dated for more than one year before pulling the plug on their romance. Magnus Sundholm/Shutterstock  One year after meeting in 2005, the duo went public with their relationship. They called it quits in 2010. After McCarthy claimed in June 2012 that Carrey turned his back on her then-10-year-old son, the comedian told Us in a statement, “I will always do what I believe is in the best interest of Evan’s well-being." David Fisher/Shutterstock  Carrey was spotted leaving a Broadway theater with the former America’s Next Top Model contestant in January 2011. Matt Baron/Shutterstock  Several months later, the Mr. Popper’s Penguins star was linked to the then-NYU student. Ivan Nikolov/WENN.com Newscom/Mega Agency  Carrey and the Ireland native dated from 2012 until her 2015 death, which was ruled a suicide by prescription drug overdose. The Kidding actor was implicated in two wrongful death lawsuits filed by White’s ex-husband and mother, which were eventually dismissed. Kristin Callahan/Ace/Shutterstock  The Canada native went public with the Space Force alum at a 2019 Golden Globes party. Us broke the news of their split that October. Rob Latour/Shutterstock |
| Prince Charles Dodges Question About Prince Andrew's Ongoing Lawsuit Posted: 17 Jan 2022 07:17 AM PST Distanced from the drama. Prince Charles kept quiet when asked about his brother Prince Andrew, who was recently stripped of his royal titles amid ongoing sexual assault allegations. The 73-year-old Prince of Wales stepped out in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on Friday, January 14, one day after Buckingham Palace confirmed they were taking action. When a reporter approached him about the latest development in his 61-year-old sibling’s lawsuit, Charles ignored the question and focused his attention on another conversation, according to footage from Sky News. Andrew stepped back from his royal duties “for the foreseeable future” in November 2019 after his alleged association with the late Jeffrey Epstein came to light. At the time, the Duke of York denied Virginia Giuffre‘s claims that she was forced to have sex with him three times between 1999 to 2002, telling BBC, “It just never happened.” News broke earlier this month that Andrew could potentially face trial by the end of 2022 as a judge dismissed his request to have his lawsuit thrown out. While Andrew’s attorneys argued Giuffre’s claims lacked credibility, Judge Lewis Kaplan disagreed. “Ms. Giuffre’s complaint is neither ‘unintelligible’ nor ‘vague’ nor ‘ambiguous,'” the judge’s ruling stated on Wednesday, January 12, per CNN. “It alleges discrete incidents of sexual abuse in particular circumstances at three identifiable locations. It identifies to whom it attributes that sexual abuse.” One day later, the palace announced that Queen Elizabeth II‘s son would lose his HRH titles after largely staying silent amid the scandal. “With The Queen’s approval and agreement, The Duke of York’s military affiliations and Royal patronages have been returned to The Queen,” the palace’s statement read. “The Duke of York will continue not to undertake any public duties and is defending this case as a private citizen.” According to CNN, Andrew, who is ninth in the royal line of succession, has until July 14 to answer questions under oath about the case. If a settlement isn’t reached, the prince may face trial between September and December.  In the wake of Giuffre’s initial allegations, a source exclusively told Us Weekly that Andrew felt “incredibly nervous” about the potential outcome should he be taken to court. While few members of the royal family have addressed the controversy outright, a second source previously revealed that Andrew’s daughters — Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie — knew the claims against their father were serious. “The girls are leaning on each other and are being really supportive of their dad and also understand that this is something that is going to change how he is able to perform his duties moving forward,” the insider noted in December 2019. “They understand the forever consequences of it.” Andrew has attempted to lay low amid the frenzy, briefly emerging following the death of his father, Prince Philip, in April 2021. He mourned the “terrible loss” in his first public statement since announcing his step down. “My father said to me on the telephone a few months ago, ‘We’re all in the same boat and we must always remember that.’ … My father’s death has brought home to me, not just [my family’s] loss, but also the loss that everybody else has felt,” he told reporters ahead of the late duke’s funeral. “The tributes have been amazing. The messages that I’m getting are absolutely outstanding.” If you or anyone you know has been sexually abused, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). A trained staff member will provide confidential, judgment-free support as well as local resources to assist in healing, recovering and more. |
| Watch: Bob Saget Tribute Airs on 'America's Funniest Home Videos' Posted: 16 Jan 2022 05:55 PM PST Gone but not forgotten. America’s Funniest Home Videos honored former host Bob Saget on Sunday, January 16, following his sudden death a week prior. Saget, 65, hosted the long-running ABC show for eight years, from 1990 until 1997, which overlapped with his time playing Danny Tanner on Full House. During the episode, which featured clips from his tenure on AFV, host Alfonso Ribeiro celebrated the comedian’s talents. "As you've heard, the world lost a legend last week, and AFV lost a family member," the Dancing With the Stars alum, 50, said. "Bob Saget is synonymous with AFV to this day, and this show wouldn't have been the same without his unique sense of humor. It's been my honor to continue carrying the torch Bob so brightly lit."  In his honor, America’s Funniest Home Videos asked that fans consider donating to the Scleroderma Research Foundation. Saget vowed to raise awareness for scleroderma research after he lost his sister, Andrea, to a brain aneurysm in 1987. “For more than 30 years he was a champion of the scleroderma community, helping to raise awareness about this complex disease and millions of dollars to fund research for a cure,” the caption on AFV‘s YouTube video reads. “Bob was unparalleled in his generosity and dedication to the mission of the SRF and will be remembered for his deep compassion, uncommon kindness and huge heart.” One day after a stand-up performance at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall in Florida, Saget was found dead in his Orlando hotel room on January 9. While the cause of his death has not yet been confirmed, the Orange County Sheriff's Office tweeted that “detectives found no signs of foul play or drug use in this case.” After news of his death broke, the comedian was honored with tributes from his friends, costars and fans, including Ribiero himself. “I am deeply saddened by the passing of my friend and fellow [AFV] host @bobsaget today,” the Fresh Prince alum wrote on Instagram. “I had the pleasure of meeting him in the early 90s when the show started. He was amazing.” Ribiero also honored Saget’s influence on the iconic clip show, stating, “There's no AFV without Bob.” Saget is survived by his wife, Kelly Rizzo, and his daughters — Aubrey, 34, Lara, 32, and Jennifer, 29 — whom he shared with ex-wife Sherri Kramer. “My whole heart. Bob was my absolute everything,” the Eat, Travel, Rock blogger, 42, said in a statement to Us Weekly after Saget’s death. "I am so completely shattered and in disbelief. I am so deeply touched by the outpouring of love and tribute from our friends, family, his fans and his peers.” Rizzo and the rest of Saget’s family laid him to rest in a private funeral on Friday, January 14, sources told Us exclusively. On the morning of the service, Saget’s Full House costar and friend John Stamos wrote on Twitter that it was “the hardest day of my life.” He continued, “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.” |
| Betty White's Final Interview Will Debut in Tribute Movie Posted: 16 Jan 2022 05:08 PM PST  One more time. Betty White‘s final interview will air in theaters as part of the Betty White: A Celebration tribute movie. “Betty shot a tribute to her fans on Dec. 20, which will be in the film,” producer Steve Boettcher told The Hollywood Reporter in an interview published on Sunday, January 16. “It was her idea to do this. She said, ‘I want my fans to know this.’ We've been asked to share it. We've been asked to put it on social media. The only place we thought was right was putting it in the film and sharing it with her friends, family and fans who are going to be there.” The film, a one-night-only nationwide Fathom Events screening, was initially titled Betty White: 100 Years Young — A Birthday Celebration and intended to celebrate the Golden Girls star’s 100th birthday, which would’ve been Monday, January 17. However, her December 31 death has made it a tribute in memory of White. Now simply titled Betty White: A Celebration, the Monday night screening has been expanded to more than 1,500 theaters across the U.S. The legendary star died after a cerebrovascular accident, according to her death certificate, which can cause tissue damage as a result of losing blood flow to the brain. The document notes that she suffered a stroke several days before her death. Obviously, White’s passing made the filmmakers to completely reevaluate the Celebration documentary and even consider canceling it entirely. “The film was already done and distributed to theaters, and we pulled it back. The first thing we did was sit down and talk with our team and Betty's team — should we just cancel?” Boettcher added during his THR interview. “Betty's team pushed us on, like, ‘No, she would want this. Go forward. Go with this.’ So that was the big decision that had been made that weekend.” The producer, who interviewed White many times over the last 15 years of her life, described the icon’s final appearance onscreen as an emotional watch. “Betty loved getting glammed up, as she called it,” Boettcher recalled. “The dress, the hair, the look — she just loved that. It's probably about a minute or two long clip of just her looking directly in the camera as the graciously fun, warm Betty. She thanks all her fans over the years and for being out on the 17th to see the film. It's just got that twinkle that's Betty.” White didn’t have any problem finding the right words, either. “The great thing about it is that she didn't read it off the teleprompter or have a script,” the filmmaker noted. “She ad-libbed it, and that's Betty to the very end. She's spontaneous and has the wherewithal to go with it and do it live. She was so good at that. You can't watch it for the first time and help but get goosebumps when you hear her. It's just very, very sweet.” Fathom Events’ Betty White: A Celebration will be in theaters on Monday, January 17. |
| Zoey 101's Alexa Nikolas Breaks Down in Tears After Jamie Lynn Spears Drama Posted: 16 Jan 2022 03:05 PM PST Processing her emotions. Days after Alexa Nikolas called out her former costar Jamie Lynn Spears over what was written about their feud, she is still emotional about what went down. "This is what lying and bullying continues to do to others. I've been crying over here while taking care of my daughter and myself," Nikolas, 29, captioned a black-and-white selfie via Instagram on Saturday, January 15. "I wanted to post this to show others that I know how it goes. One minute you are able to laugh it off and then the next moment you are crying endlessly about it. Especially as you keep getting triggered by more hurtful words revealed about you from the person who wounded you deeply as a child."  She continued at the time: “You want to be tough. You want to be soft. You want to move on. You want to get over it. But then you are quickly reminded once again that you are human and you have feelings. Healing is never linear. Even though you pray for it to be nightly. It's hard. Really f—king hard. Reading more cruel lies tonight really broke me down. It's not fair. It's not just. I'm just here processing it all. Goodnight." Nikolas starred alongside Spears in Nickelodeon’s Zoey 101 from 2005 to 2006, but she was written out of the kids’ comedy after the first two seasons. The actress is now a director and mother to daughter Nova, 14 months, who she shares with husband Michael Gray. The Criminal Minds alum also shared a screenshot of a text exchange between the two former Nickelodeon stars via her Instagram Story, in which the Mississippi native, 30 had previously attempted to reconcile. "First off, CONGRATS on your baby news — so happy for you," the All That alum allegedly wrote in a text message dated September 2020, per Nikolas' Story on Saturday. "I really wanted to reach out to you, because I do not want any bad energy between us, and I want to apologize for any part I may have played in anything that has hurt you in our past. I know we were both children the last time we spoke, and we weren't capable of handling any conflict or misunderstanding the way we should. Now that we are both adults, I'm hoping we will have the chance to move past any negatively that we had, and I would love for you to be apart of some things me and the cast of Zoey are doing." The actresses made headlines on Thursday, January 13, after Nikolas claimed what Spears had written about their set feud in her Things I Should Have Said memoir was inaccurate. "I was pretty surprised to see her lying up a storm in there," Nikolas wrote via Instagram on Thursday. "I recently thought we were fine after she tried to use me in her Zoey 101 music video to make herself look better after I finally came out about what happened to me while on set/being left out once again during the reunion reboot ploy. I'm guessing the pressure from others made her address the issue. I declined her offer. Why now? But I was happy to get an apology finally. So I forgave her." The Mad Men alum continued at the time: "She never addressed anything that she mentioned in the book to me personally because she knows everything she is saying is a total lie and I would have called her out on that. One on one. It's sad to see someone not change after all these years. Nothing that she said in her book about me actually happened." Passages from the Sweet Magnolias star's book leaked earlier this month, in which Spears alleged that she had tension with her former costar behind the scenes. Things I Should Have Said is set to hit shelves on Tuesday, January 18. |
| '16 & Pregnant' Star Jordan Cashmyer Dead At 26 Posted: 16 Jan 2022 02:04 PM PST  Jordan Cashmyer is dead at age 26. Her rep, Howard “Howie” Wood, confirmed the news in a statement to Us Weekly. “I got the news last night after returning from a business trip and all I can say is that this is an incredibly sad day,” Wood said on Sunday, January 16. “The last time I spoke with Jordan, she sounded happy and healthy. I wish people had the opportunity to know her away from her struggles as she was a very sweet and kind hearted person. I’m grateful I had the chance to know and work with her all these years. Life was not always good to her and I hope now she is in a better place. RIP sweet girl.” The 16 & Pregnant star’s father, Dennis M. Cashmyer Jr., announced the news on social media Sunday morning. “Last night I received a call no parent ever wants,” Dennis shared via Facebook alongside a black and white photo of the MTV alum. “My oldest beloved daughter, Jordan has passed away, she was only 26 years old. Our hearts are truly broken. No parent should ever have to go through losing a child, EVER.”  He continued, “Please keep my family in your thoughts prayers as we navigate through this terrible tragedy. Please understand and respect our privacy at this time. We are surrounded by the love and support of our children, grand daughter Lyla and family members. Jordan was introduced to 16 & Pregnant viewers in a 2014 episode in which she gave birth to daughter Genevieve, now 7. She signed custody rights to in 2015 to boyfriend Derek Taylor‘s mother, Deadline reports. The reality TV alum gave birth to her second daughter, Lyla, in June 2021. Dennis made the official announcement on Facebook on Father's Day. "We just received wonderful news!! She's Here! So happy today!" Dennis wrote on June 20. He shared photos of the newborn the next day, writing, “I got to see my beautiful granddaughter today. I am so happy! She's healthy and beautiful.” Jordan struggled prior to Lyla’s birth. The 16 & Pregnant episode showed Jordan and her boyfriend struggling with homelessness in Baltimore in early 2014. She was hospitalized for a suicide attempt in November 2014 and checked into rehab in 2016. After that round of rehab, she wrote a since-deleted Tumblr post that detailed her struggles, which included turning to drugs to numb her pain. "I suffered from very bad post-partum depression. While trying to get this issue under control, I started working at a [strip] club, a place that would completely alter my life in ways I never thought," she wrote at the time via Ashley’s Reality Roundup. "For the past two years I have struggled with addiction…I practically used my body as a trashcan and would put whatever was given to me in my body." Jordan was arrested for drug possession multiple times, last pleading guilty to drug possession in November 2019. However, the young mom was said to be committed to sobriety, celebrating her one-year sobriety anniversary in January 2021, six months before giving birth to her second daughter. |
| Fresh Start! Why Julia Fox Credits Kanye West for ‘Transformation’ Posted: 16 Jan 2022 01:19 PM PST  Something new. Julia Fox has seen a change in herself after her recent dates with Kanye West — and she's excited about the journey. "My transformation [was the wildest thing he created for me]. After meeting him, a couple days later, all my s—t was in boxes, gone. It was so cathartic," Fox, 31, told Interview in an interview published on Saturday, January 15. "It wasn't like I was just packing up my old clothes, it was like I was packing up my old life. I was like making that very conscious decision to really put everything in the box. To let go of the past." The Uncut Gems actress told the magazine that she was "really surrendering" to this process. "For someone like me who's such a control freak and always so used to taking care of myself, to just let go and be taken care of is foreign at this point in life," Fox explained. "I've been the primary caretaker of everyone for so long, so it's a new sensation, but honestly, I think I deserve it. Even a month ago, I was so f—king like not getting along with my son's father [ex-husband Peter Artemiev], or not having help. It was just me alone. I was so tired and everything was work. … And then a few days later there I am with Ye, and it was the most instant natural organic attraction and connection. I just feel really safe with him. It's a redemption story." The Italy native went on to gush about their evolving relationship and becoming his "muse." "You know, I'm so used to being f—ked over in relationships, so I keep waiting for him to disappoint me because he makes very grandiose promises, and it's like, 'How could he ever pull it off with all the other things he has going on?' But he always does," Fox told the outlet. "Right now, the vibes I'm getting are very much about tolerance, kindness, and love. I'm canceling cancel culture and putting an end to this black-and-white thinking. People shouldn't be defined by their darkest moment. As humans, we commit violence to each other, we police each other. We've created such a hostile environment, especially on the internet." The actress explained that she and the Yeezy designer, 44, often talk about "ideas" when they are alone, gushing, "That's what's so exciting about being in the vicinity of someone who's operating at the level that he is. These seemingly crazy ideas, he can make them come to life.” Fox and the Illinois native's relationship status first made headlines earlier this month after they were spotted on a series of dinner and Broadway dates. At the time, a source exclusively told Us Weekly that the duo were "having fun" on the "casual" outing, noting that the "Heartless" rapper "wanted to get to know her better" after connecting through mutual friends. The No Sudden Move actress, for her part, has since praised their budding romance and even fervently denied it was set up as a PR stunt amid his divorce from Kim Kardashian. (The Skims mogul, 41, previously filed in February 2021.) "I feel like, to the people who know us both personally, like, all the people that we have in common, like, friends in common, have texted me like, 'Oh, my God, this makes so much sense,’" Fox explained on the Thursday, January 14, episode of her "Forbidden Fruits" podcast. "There's always people that think every single celebrity scandal is a setup. I personally don't. Listen, for right now, I'm just living in the moment and I don't have any expectations — there's no labels, none of that. It's just people that make each other feel better." |
| Miley Cyrus and More Celebrities Get Cozy With Their Pets Posted: 16 Jan 2022 12:45 PM PST A human’s best friend! Many celebs have offered fans a look at their most adorable moments with their pets. Justin Theroux, who adopted his dog, Kuma, proudly celebrated the third anniversary of her gotcha day. “I know you can't read Kuma, but thank you for being so open, making me laugh, sleeping in later than me, going everywhere by my side, reminding me to stay in the present, to let things roll off me, to have gratitude and joy for everything, even just waking up,” the Wanderlust actor wrote via Instagram in June 2021. “Reminding me to be playful. For showing patience.” The actor has enjoyed showing off his new best friend and Kuma was even included in his April/May 2021 cover of Esquire magazine. Theroux continued his post by thanking his dog for “showing kindness first.” “For being an exceptional (but not uncommon) Pitbull ambassador. For helping save other Pittbulls like yourself by letting me tell people your story… For being loyal. For being my gray shadow … And above all, for guarding the bathroom door literally every time i take a piss like my life depended on it,” he concluded the post. James Van Deer Beek and his family also shared their excitement about bringing a new dog home. “We have been incredibly blessed to welcome Theo into our home. His foster parents @haileysani and @tabv saved his life and gave him so much love and we are so very grateful!” Kimberly Van Der Beek captioned a series of photos and videos of her husband spending time with the new family pet in March 2021. “And now having @thezendogla here to help us ease into this new union makes it all feel blessed and real.” Kimberly continued: “It’s a process that involves patience and love, and we’re here for it! To all the dog lovers out there please watch Dog: Impossible on Disney Jr. Its a game changer and @thezendogla helps you meet your dog where they’re at so that you can learn and grow together.” James, for his part, thanked the rescue center that allowed him and his family to learn more about adopting animals. “Thank you to incredible humans @haileysani and @tabv who rescued him from a kill shelter in LA on what would have been his last day on Earth, fostering him, and then driving him halfway across the country… and thank you @thezendogla for helping us deepen our understanding of what it means to live in harmony with these sentient four-legged beings who are so wise… but speak a little different language than we do,” he wrote via Instagram in March 2021. Scroll down to see more celebs and their furry friends:  The This Is Us actress shared several snaps of her beloved dog, Ava, in January 2022 via Instagram. Courtesy of Jennifer Morrison/Instagram  “Another night, another heart melting moment,” the Emily in Paris star captioned a January 2022 Instagram Story snap with her dog, Redford. Courtesy of Lily Collins/Instagram  "ONEITA my new baby girl," the rapper wrote via Instagram in November 2021, introducing her newest puppy to her fans. "(I was calling her oneita before I even saw her so it was only right I named her that) let's see how @frenchie4oe feels abt her 😭😂." Courtesy of Megan Thee Stallion/Instagram; Shutterstock  "You’re only as good as the company you keep.. this is what 43 looks like for me 🐐," the performer wrote alongside Instagram photos of him going for a run with two baby goats in October 2021. Courtesy of Usher/Instagram  "I bring her everywhere," Theroux told Entertainment Tonight in October 2019 after bringing Kuma to the red carpet premiere of the Lady and the Tramp. "When people tell me I can't bring her in, then I apologize and leave." Courtesy of Justin Theroux/Instagram  "You remember a little while back when @vanderkimberly posted about a white Siberian husky, trying to get him adopted? Well... we have a husky now. Because five kids and FOUR dogs would’ve been too easy," the Dawson's Creek alum captioned a compilation of his pets via Instagram in March 2021. Courtesy of James Van Deer Beek/Instagram  The “I Hope You’re Happy Now” singer brought her adopted pup, June, named after country legend June Carter, as her date to the 2021 CMT Music Awards in June. Pearce’s dog’s pink bowtie on her collar matched the pops of pink on the singer’s floral-embellished crop top and shorts ensemble. John Amis/AP/Shutterstock  The Friends alum showed off his new golden doodle puppy, Alfred, via Instagram in December 2020, sharing a video of the pooch eating out of a Chandler Bing mug. The following month, Alfred got his own Instagram account and was formally introduced by the actor. “This is me and @alfreddoodleperry. Who's cuter?” Perry wrote in January 2021 alongside a photo of the dog sitting on his lap. “Don't answer that.” Courtesy of Matthew Perry/Instagram  The Dancing With the Stars pro revealed the newest member of his family in November 2020. "I grew up with a German shepherd as a kid in Australia, and to be honest he was my best friend if not only friend, I always told myself that when I grow up and own my own house I would find the right one again. Well ladies and gentlemen meet Grinchy," he captioned a photo of his new dog alongside his much-smaller pup, Ruby, as well as some throwback photos of his childhood pet. Farber also shared videos of his wife, Emma Slater, walking Grinchy and the laid-back dog snuggling with him. "I love this guy," he captioned a video of the snoozing pup. Courtesy Sasha Farber/Instagram  "'I think if we get people to vote, Mom may bring us home this special ball — I guess it's better than a tennis ball...so here goes nothing!'" Tartick captioned a sweet Instagram snap of his and Bristowe's two dogs, Pinot and Ramen, urging fans to vote for the former Bachelorette on season 29 of DWTS in November 2020. Courtesy of Jason Tartick/Instagram  In November 2020, the Legally Blonde actress introduced her family's newest member, Minnie Pearl. The black-and-white French bulldog puppy found her way to Witherspoon's heart one month after beloved family dog Pepper died. Courtesy of Reese Witherspoon/Instagram  The Cravings cookbook author and husband John Legend run a full house with plenty of pooches to keep them company, including bulldog Pablo, who joined the family shortly before the loss of the couple's first pet, Puddy, in March 2018. The duo also share two French bulldogs, Penny and Pippa, and adopted a poodle named Petey in January 2020. Courtesy of Chrissy Teigen/Instagram  Shortly after the pair tied the knot in September 2018, they added an adorable dog named Oscar to their brood. Months later, they welcomed two kittens into their home, Sushi and Tuna. Courtesy of Justin Bieber/Instagram; Inset: Shutterstock  The Greatest Showman actor adopted a gorgeous dog in April 2018. “Hey planet, this is MACA,” he captioned an Instagram picture at the time, adding the hashtag “#adoptdontshop.” Courtesy of Zac Efron/Instagram  The talk show host and her wife, Portia de Rossi, rescued an adorable brown poodle in September 2019, and couldn’t help but gush over the animal during an episode of her show. “I can’t even tell you how excited I am,” she told her audience. “I want to tell you something exciting. So, we rescued a puppy. She’s brand new — that’s what puppy means — so we got her from a rescue place called Wagmor. She’s tiny. Her name is Mrs. Wallis Browning … she’s very adorable and pretty and precious.” Courtesy of Ellen DeGeneres/Instagram; Inset: Shutterstock  There’s no denying the Lizzie McGuire actress is an animal lover. Duff is the proud pet parent of two dogs whom she rescued from Love Leo Rescue. Courtesy of Hilary Duff/Instagram  The Olympic gymnast has two cute canines — a French Bulldog named Lilo and Golden Retriever named Kea. Courtesy of Simone Biles/Instagram  The reality star asked fans for help naming her two new furry friends in September 2019. “Meet our new babies! We just need names! North came up with names that go with our other Pomeranian Sushi. She wants white baby girl to be named Saké and the black baby boy either Soba (Noodle) or Soy Sauce,” she captioned an Instagram pic. “Please comment below any ideas you have!!!!” Courtesy of Kim Kardashian/Instagram  Horses and dogs and more! The Big Bang Theory alum has a house — and stable — full of animals who were included in her wedding day in July 2018 when she tied the knot with equestrian Karl Cook. Courtesy of Kaley Cuoco/Instagram  The actress dressed up her little pup Chaplin as a shiny shark for Halloween in 2016. Courtesy of Jessica Chastain/Instagram  Pretty little pup! The actress snuggled up with her dog Elvis, who she called her "little muffin." Courtesy of Lucy Hale/Instagram  The comedian snapped a selfie with his black Chihuahua-Daschund mix, Walter, and his white mixed breed pooch, Bernie. "F—k, I love my dogs," he captioned the pic. Courtesy of Steve-O/Instagram  The Good Place star cuddled up to the adorable mutt for a selfie. “Reading a script outdoors and snuggling our new foster pup Muppet- captain of the scaredy cats,” she wrote. “I'm enjoying the read and the fresh California breeze while Muppet keeps a close eye on a Lemon tree she feels has nefarious intentions.” Courtesy of Kristen Bell/Instagram  The Frozen star got a kiss from his beloved pup on April 11, 2017. “I just told her it was #nationalpetsday,” he captioned the sweet snap. Courtesy of Josh Gad/Instagram  “My heart belongs to my red-nosed pit bull, Isaboo,” says celebrity chef Ray, who also owned a pit bull named Boo for 13 years before welcoming Isaboo into her family. Courtesy of Nutrish  The actress brought Esmeralda to the set of her comedy flick The Intern in Brooklyn's Prospect Park in September 2014. Alessio Botticelli/GC Images  Have kitten, will travel! In September 2014, a newly blonde Kesha toted her pet through LAX. INFphoto.com  "Look at me, mom!" Williams' Yorkie, Chip, kept her company on the NYC tennis courts in August 2014. Splash News  Hard at work! Rossum joked that studying Shameless lines with pups Cinnamon and Sugar in July 2014 was "grown-up study hall." Courtesy of Emmy Rossum  Conrad adopted Chloe in 2008, and Fitz, short for F. Scott Fitzgerald, in 2012. "I've found that the best animals come from these places and it is also very satisfying to know that I have in essence saved a little life from being taken too soon," she wrote on her blog in November 2012. Cousart/JFXIMAGES.com  "I saw this big, dumb-looking retriever staring up at me. I whispered to him, 'Hey, let's get the hell out of here.' And he jumped up, like he spoke English fluently," Blake Lively's husband told ABC of the visit to a Houston animal shelter that led him to adopt Baxter. "He came with me, he jumped in the car, and we've been best buddies ever since." Joey Andrew/startraksphoto.com  "It was surprising, at first, that Finn was so eager to jump aboard. Now, I can't enjoy paddling without him. The same can be said of my life," the Ted 2 actress captioned this Instagram snapshot of her and Finn in June 2014. Courtesy of Amanda Seyfried  "George is way more interesting than I am. I'd much rather talk about him," The Place Beyond the Pines actor once said of his beloved cross-breed pup during an interview with the U.K.'s Independent. RAMEY PHOTO  Three months after her beloved Alaska Klee Kai Floyd's death in April 2014, Cyrus and her friends were inked with matching tattoos featuring an image of Floyd and a speech bubble that read: "With a little help from my fwends." courtesy of Miley Cyrus  Jackman's French bulldog, Dali, was named in honor of surrealist artist Salvador Dali. The Wolverine actor's family chose the name because of the way their dog's mouth curls in resemblance to the mustachioed painter. JDH Imagez / Splash News  After first appearing on Bravo's The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills in 2010, audiences instantly fell in love with Vanderpump's furry sidekick, Giggy (Gigolo), whom she dresses in clothing to alleviate symptoms from his chronic alopecia. Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic  Bullock rescued dogs Ruby, who has two legs, and Poppy, who has three, with her ex-husband Jesse James. "Any dog that is missing something is welcome in our house," she has said. "If we can't handle them, we find them a home. But they seem to find us." Daniel/INFphoto.com  "I can't pick a favorite pet, that is like picking a favorite child. They are my pride and joy, each of them for a different reason," Hilton — who built a mini version of her manse for her pets in her backyard — has said. Fern / Splash News  The "Shake It Off" singer is a known cat lover and often shows her social media followers the daily antics of her three feline friends: Meredith (named after the Grey's Anatomy character), Olivia (in honor of the Law & Order: SVU character) and Benjamin Button. courtesy of Taylor Swift  The actress (walking her dogs in NYC in 2013) and her husband, Justin Timberlake, are the proud owners of three canines: pit bull Tina and boxers Buckley and Brennan. Josiah Kamau/BuzzFoto/FilmMagic  The Glee star adopted a pomeranian named Pearl in October 2013, three months after the tragic death of her longtime boyfriend and Glee costar Cory Monteith. The actress also has two cats, Sheila and Claude, whom she rescued from the Paramount Studios lot. courtesy of Lea Michele  The twin juggled her sweater-clad Dachshund pup and a coffee cup during a New York City Starbucks run in 2013. Teach/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES  Shortly before her 18th birthday in 2013, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians costar was given a Great Dane as a present from her brother, Rob Kardashian. Jenner later debuted the dog's first photo on Instagram, declaring Blue "my new little princess." CPR/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES  She may have played an Orange County princess on The O.C., but Mischa Barton has no problem walking her beloved dog Ziggy. Splash News  Sandler sure loves his bulldogs! Choosing Meatball to be the best man at his 2003 wedding, the actor has also owned bulldogs named Matzoball (pictured) and Babu. David Dunleavy / Splash News  The "Roar" singer loves her feline counterpart, Kitty Purry. courtesy of Katy Perry  Though Purrfect is technically a rental cat for the "Crazy" singer, she helped Papa CeeLo coach hopefuls during the second season of The Voice. Fern / Splash News  The comedienne adopted German shepherd-Chow mix Chunk from a high-kill shelter in 2009, and launched a Twitter account for him in 2010 that has over 131,000 followers. courtesy of Chelsea Handler |
| Britney Spears' Ups and Downs With Sister Jamie Lynn Through the Years Posted: 16 Jan 2022 12:15 PM PST A dramatic relationship. Britney Spears and Jamie Lynn Spears have had a bumpy ride through the years — and haven’t always kept that drama under wraps. In June 2021, the pop star spoke out in court for the first time since being put under a conservatorship in 2008. During the explosive hearing, she explained why she should be able to choose her own attorney, adding that she wanted to take legal action against her family. “I just want my life back. It's been 13 years, and it's enough. It's been a long time since I've owned my money,” the “Lucky” singer said at the time. “I would honestly like to sue my family, to be totally honest with you. I also would like to be able to share my story with the world, and what they did to me, instead of it being a hush-hush secret to benefit all of them.” Following the case, the Sweet Magnolias star responded to fans via Instagram who claimed she wasn’t publicly supporting the #FreeBritney movement because she hadn’t posted on social media. "Maybe I didn't support her the way the public would like me to with a hashtag on a public platform, but I can assure you I've supported my sister long before there was a hashtag. And I'll support her long after. Note that,” the actress shared. “I'm so proud of her for using her voice. I'm so proud of her for requesting new counsel like I told her to do many years ago. If ending the conservatorship or flying to Mars or whatever else she wants to do [will make her happy] — I support that, 100 percent. Because I support my sister. I love my sister. Always have, always will. As long as she's happy. Let's keep praying. That's all.” In July, the Grammy winner was granted the right to choose her own legal representative, appointing former federal prosecutor Mathew Rosengart in charge. At the time, she also accused her father, Jamie Spears, of “conservatorship abuse,” adding, "If this isn't abuse, I don't know what is. … I thought they were trying to kill me." Amid the hearings, Britney and her sister both shared their thoughts via social media. Scroll through the gallery below for a full timeline of the sisters’ drama:  Following a report that claimed that Jamie Lynn is the only member of the Spears family not on Britney's payroll, the Zoey 101 alum responded via her Instagram Story. "Facts….now leave my broke-ass alone,” she wrote on July 6. Shutterstock (2)  On July 16, Britney shared a quote via her Instagram that read, “Never forget who ignored you when you needed them and who helped you before you even had to ask.” In a lengthy caption, she explained what she is going through. "There’s nothing worse than when the people closest to you who never showed up for you post things in regard to your situation whatever it may be and speak righteously for support … there’s nothing worse than that," the Crossroads star wrote. "How dare the people you love the most say anything at all. ... If you’re reading this and you know who you are … and you actually have the nerve to say anything about my situation just to save face for yourself publicly !!! If you’re gonna post something …. Please stop with the righteous approach when you’re so far from righteous it’s not even funny." Mediapunch/Shutterstock  The "Toxic" singer shared a second quote the following day that read, “Take me as I am or kiss my ass, eat s–t and step on LEGOs.” After slamming those who make fun of her dancing videos, Britney called out both her father and sister. "I'm not gonna be performing on any stages anytime soon with my dad handling what I wear, say, do, or think I've done that for the past 13 years," she wrote. "I don't like that my sister showed up at an awards show and performed MY SONGS to remixes!!!!! My so-called support system hurt me deeply." Shutterstock (2)  Jamie Lynn returned to Instagram on July 18, sharing a selfie of herself in the mirror. "May the peace of the Lord be with you, and your spirit," her caption read at first. She later changed the caption to a peace sign emoji and a heart emoji. Courtesy of Jamie Lynn Spears/Instagram  Shortly after Jamie Lynn's post, Britney posted a new dance video. "May the Lord wrap your mean ass up in joy today," she wrote, seemingly mocking her sister's original caption. "New dance … if you don’t like it ... don’t watch it!!!!!" MEGA  Britney only follows 46 Instagram accounts. While Paris Hilton, Paul McCartney and Beyonce made the cut — Jamie Lynn was notably absent. However, the younger sister still follows the pop star. Shutterstock (2)  Jamie Lynn opened up about her relationship with her older sister during a January 2022 interview with Good Morning America — and Britney was quick to turn the tables. Though the Netflix star claimed that she attempted to provide resources for her older sister to put an end to her conservatorship, Britney argued via Twitter that Jamie Lynn was "never around me much 15 years ago at that time." As the family drama made headlines, Jamie Lynn defended herself in a lengthy social media statement. "I can't help that I was born a Spears too, and that some of my experiences involve my sister. I've worked hard since before I was even a teenager, and I've built my career in spite of just being someone's little sister," she wrote. "There are no sides, and I don't want drama. But I'm speaking my truth to heal my traumas, so I can close this chapter and move forward, and I wish my sister could do the same." She concluded: "No matter what comes, I will always love my big sister and be here for her. It's time to put an end to the unhealthy chaos that has controlled my life for so long." Shutterstock (2)  Jamie Lynn responded to Britney in her Instagram story after the "Bombastic Love" singer walked back a few comments but still maintained that Jamie Lynn was lying. “Britney — Just call me, I have attempted many times to speak to you directly and handle this privately like sisters should, but you still choose to do everything on a public platform,” the former Nickelodeon star shared via her Instagram Story in January 2022. Jamie Lynn continued, writing, “In the meantime, please stop continuing the narrative that I haven’t been there for you or that I’m making things up. I’m happy to share how many times I’ve reached out to you, supported you and tried to help you. This is embarrassing and has to stop. Love you.” Courtesy of Jamie Lynn Spears/Instagram  After Britney implied that her sister was "scum," the Grammy winner walked back some of her jabs. "I said some harsh things because you obviously hurt me by the things you are making up about me,” she wrote via Twitter in January 2022. “All I know is I love you unconditionally!!! So go ahead and say whatever you want … it’s so tacky for a family to fight publicly like this!!! You say you love me … yet your loyalty is still with the people that hurt me most!!!” the engaged singer added. Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock |
| Teen Mom's Farrah Abraham Arrested After Allegedly Slapping Security Guard Posted: 16 Jan 2022 11:53 AM PST  Legal trouble. Teen Mom‘s Farrah Abraham has been arrested after allegedly slapping a security guard, Us Weekly can confirm. The 16 & Pregnant alum, 30, was taken into custody on Saturday, January 15, after she allegedly assaulted a security official outside Hollywood's Grandmaster Records club, where she and a friend were partying. While police officers were not initially called to the scene, a bystander made a citizen's arrest and EMTs were called, TMZ reported. EMTs called LAPD for assistance and Abraham was taken into custody, issued her a citation for the misdemeanor and released. No charges have been filed. Abraham is due to appear in court on May 19. Abraham, for her part, has since spoken out about the arrest, writing via Instagram Story on Sunday, January 16, "I will never understand sexism & sexist hatred. To all the men who wish me wrong I give it to the 1 who created us all. I CARE FOR MEN & WOMAN EVERY DAY EQUALLY."  In a separate slide on Sunday, she included footage recorded during her arrest, depicting her lying on the ground with her hands behind her back. She captioned it, "Never again." She continued: "Why is a male on top of me holding me down when I was walking. This is scary and he should be fired and in jail for [battery]. I'm tired of people harassing me, holding me down, hurting me and [lying] about me … it's scary, it [affects] mothers, it is traumatizing and I'm hurt." Abraham further alleged in her Story that she had made a reservation for dinner at the venue, and after the incident, she claimed to have been injured amid the altercation. "Bruised and beaten at dinner," the Nebraska native claimed, alongside a snap of a pair of bruises on her skin. "Stop attacking and hurting woman." Minutes later, the My Teenage Dream Ended author opened up about her decision to share details from her arrest. "I post this as no woman or man should ever be battered, abused, conspired, ganged up on, set up, recorded, and video sold," she claimed via an Instagram statement on Sunday. Abraham alleged that she is “putting a restraining order” on the man who “made this dinner reservation and conspired an attack on myself with the staff at @grandmaster_recorders as it was a 'private persons arrest' complete setup." Continuing, she added, "I've had a very traumatizing year and I don't deserve to be attacked, bruised, men on me, and battered. As a single mother to be harassed, battered, and conspired against as a paying customer. … I thank the HOLLYWOOD police for rescuing myself from being held against my will and being attacked, I NEEDED HELP. I couldn't even use my phone." The Teen Mom: Family Reunion star, who is mother to daughter Sophia, 12, added in her post: "I'm blessed to go to church today. I realize it's no longer safe for woman to go out to eat in their own neighborhoods. I look forward to my law degree and I look forward to court. Justice will be served as always. [Women] it is a scary unsafe world we live in, act upon your rights and always care for others even when everyone hurts you and attacks you. You are resilient and you are stronger [than] all of the weak people out there who hurt and traumatize us." Abraham was previously arrested for battery in June 2018 after an alleged fight with a hotel employee. "At this time, we thank everyone for Farrah's concern and will assure that when she is released Farrah will release a statement on her behalf," a statement from her rep read at the time. "Farrah will return and continue to focus on her businesses and her daughter, [who] is her No. 1 priority. Please remember there are two sides to every story!" |
| Kanye West: Travis Scott, Kylie Jenner Gave Me Address for Chicago's Party Posted: 16 Jan 2022 09:38 AM PST  He made it! After previous claims that estranged wife Kim Kardashian had not invited Kanye West to their daughter Chicago's doll-themed birthday party, he ended up making a surprise appearance thanks to Travis Scott and Kylie Jenner's assistance. "Yo, I'm so happy right now," the Yeezy designer, 44, said in a Saturday, January 15, Instagram video, per Hollywood Unlocked. "I just came from Chi's party and I just gotta shout out to Travis Scott for sending me the address and the time and making sure that I was able to spend that birthday memory with my daughter to be there with the rest of the family." West, while smiling in his car, continued in his video message: "I just saw everybody. It was, you know, Kris [Jenner] and Corey [Gamble, Kris' boyfriend] and Kylie. Kylie let me in right when I got to the spot because the security, you know, stopped me, once again when I got there. It's just a matter of just having a conversation, open dialogue and it was just, everyone just had a great time. I'm just really happy that I could be there for my children. I just want to thank everybody's support in this situation [and] let me just calmly and legally take control of my narrative." The Illinois native went on to note that his children — North, 8, Saint, 6, Chicago, 4, and Psalm, 2, whom he shares with Kardashian, 41 — were his "main focus." West previously made headlines hours earlier after claiming that the Skims mogul had not invited him to Chicago's 4th birthday party nor let him know its location. "Y'all, I was just wishing my daughter a public happy birthday. I wasn't allowed to know where her party was, there's nothing legal that's saying that this is the kind of game that's being played," he alleged during an earlier Instagram Live from his car. "It's the kind of thing that really has affected my health for the longest and I'm just not playing. I'm taking control of my narrative this year. … I did call Kim, texted nannies. I got on the phone with Tristan [Thompson, Khloé Kardashian's ex], he asked Khloé [and] won't nobody give me the address to my daughter's birthday party right now. That's gonna imprint in her mind that I wasn't there for her." The Selfish author — who previously filed for divorce from West in February 2021 — was caught off guard by his recent claims. "There were always two parties planned for Chicago, which was Kanye's idea. He was scheduled to celebrate with her at 4pm today," a source exclusively told Us Weekly on Saturday. "Kim was shocked to learn that he released a video about not being invited to her party — that's not true and as soon as he asked to come he was given the location." West eventually made it to the party after eagle-eyed fans noticed that Atiana De La Hoya — Travis Barker's stepdaughter — shared Instagram Story footage from the Barbie and L.O.L. Surprise!-themed celebrations, in which the rapper appeared to be chatting with the Safely founder, 66, in front of a pink inflatable trampoline. |
| Prince Harry Applies for Judicial Review to Pay for Security During UK Visits Posted: 16 Jan 2022 08:41 AM PST  Taking legal action. Prince Harry applied for a judicial review regarding a previous Home Office decision, in which he is unable to personally fund police protection for his family while in England. "Prince Harry inherited a security risk at birth, for life. He remains sixth in line to the throne, served two tours of combat duty in Afghanistan, and in recent years his family has been subjected to well-documented neo-Nazi and extremist threats,” the 37-year-old Duke of Sussex's legal spokesperson said in a Saturday, January 15, statement. "While his role within the Institution has changed, his profile as a member of the royal family has not. Nor has the threat to him and his family." Harry and Meghan Markle — whom he wed in May 2018 — previously announced in January 2020 that they were stepping down as senior members of the British royal family. Upon their decision, the couple and their son Archie, now 2, relocated to Montecito, California, where they later welcomed daughter Lilibet in June 2021. "Harry doesn't have any regrets about leaving the royal family whatsoever and is really happy in Montecito," an insider told Us Weekly exclusively in January 2021. "He and Meghan are enjoying their new life in California — being a normal family and having the freedom to make their own decisions without anyone watching over them." After their California move, the BetterUp CIO personally funded a private security team for himself, the former Tig founder, 40, and their two children. "That security cannot replicate the necessary police protection needed whilst in the UK," the statement added. "In absence of such protection, Prince Harry and his family are unable to return home." After the military veteran and the Suits alum stepped down from their royal roles, Harry offered to personally pay for U.K. police protection in January 2020, which was dismissed, according to the Saturday statement.  "He remains willing to cover the cost of security, as not to impose on the British taxpayer. As is widely known, others who have left public office and have an inherent threat risk receive police protection at no cost to them,” the lengthy note read. “The goal for Prince Harry has been simple — to ensure the safety of himself and his family while in the UK so his children can know his country." The statement alleged that during Harry's last trip across the pond in July 2021 — to unveil a statue of his late mother, Princess Diana, outside Kensington Palace — his security was compromised since he did not have police escorts. The statement — which the British royals have yet to address — further noted that Harry's attempts at negotiations have also been rejected before he first sought a judicial review in September 2021 to challenge the decision "in the hopes that this could be reevaluated for the obvious and necessary protection required." "The UK will always be Prince Harry's home and country he wants his wife and children to be safe in," the statement concluded. "With the lack of police protection, comes too great a personal risk. Prince Harry hopes that his petition — after close to two years of pleas for security in the UK — will resolve this situation." |
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