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- Drew Barrymore Gushes About Watching Tom Holland ‘Fall in Love’ With Zendaya
- Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Ask Spotify to Address COVID-19 ‘Misinformation’
- Nugget’s on ‘SNL’! Katy Perry Brings Her Pup to Live Show
- Alicia Witt Opens Up About Grief After Her Parents' Death: 'My Aching Heart'
- Meow! Khloe Kardashian and More Stars Who Are Obsessed With Their Cats
- How Much Could Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Spend on U.K. Security?
- How Dolly Parton Keeps Romance With Husband Carl Alive After 56 Years
- Janet Jackson: Michael Jackson Would Call Me 'Pig' and 'Cow' Amid Body Issues
- Janet Jackson Breaks Silence on Justin Timberlake, Super Bowl 18 Years Later
- Bachelorette’s Ali Fedotowsky: A Day in My Life
- Buzzzz-o-Meter: Stars Are Buzzing About The Chainsmokers
| Drew Barrymore Gushes About Watching Tom Holland ‘Fall in Love’ With Zendaya Posted: 30 Jan 2022 12:19 PM PST  Team Tomdaya! As Tom Holland's romance with Zendaya has continued to heat up, Drew Barrymore is looking back at the couple's journey to love. "@tomholland2013 I remember meeting you what was it? 2011? And I was so captivated by you," the Drew Barrymore Show host, 46, captioned a throwback snap of the twosome via Instagram on Saturday, January 29. "And I had just watched your movie and we were meeting about a project I was going to direct and I truly thought you were the most impressive and incredible person as well as such an extraordinary talent!" In her post, Barrymore praised the 25-year-old Spider-Man: No Way Home star as she watched him "grow up" and "fall in love with the greatest women @zendaya and become our hero!"  "From Spider-Man to the greatest dancer in Billy Elliot and @lipsyncbattle And now you will play Fred Astaire hopefully ??? There is nothing you can't and won't do," the 50 First Dates star added in her social media note. "I remember this moment. And I woke up and saw it on @tomhollandupdates and I didn't know there was a record of this pic! It was like every time I see you, I remember this moment and now I have record of it too! I send you and your lady the very best! As always, I am cheering you on!!!!!!" While the England native and the Euphoria star, 25, have played coy about their relationship, they first confirmed their romance after they were photographed kissing in July 2021. "Zendaya and Tom started off as really great friends and stayed that way for a long while before things turned romantic," a source previously told Us Weekly at the time. "They both challenge each other and balance each other out." Since then, the twosome's bond has strengthened as they costarred in their third Spider-Man flick together, supported one another's career milestones and hung out with their partner's family. "Zendaya and Tom are in the best place they could be right now," a second insider exclusively told Us in December 2021. "Going public with their relationship has made them even more strong and confident in their relationship." While the pair prefer to keep their love life to themselves, the Disney Channel alum couldn't help but gush over the Uncharted actor last year. "There are many things, obviously, that I appreciate," Zendaya told InStyle about her beau in October 2021. "In an actor way, I appreciate that he really loves being Spider-Man. It's a lot of pressure — you take on the role of a superhero wherever you go. To the little kid who walks by, you are Spider-Man. I think he handled that so well. Seeing him at work, even though he's not a Virgo, he is a perfectionist. … [He] can make anybody feel comfortable and have a good laugh and a good chat. A good chat — I sound so British." |
| Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Ask Spotify to Address COVID-19 ‘Misinformation’ Posted: 30 Jan 2022 11:34 AM PST  Taking a stand. After the likes of Neil Young, Joni Mitchell and Nils Lofgren urged Spotify to remove their music catalogs amid rising misinformation regarding the coronavirus pandemic on the streaming platform, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are sharing their thoughts on the subject. "Since the inception of Archewell, we have worked to address the real-time global misinformation crisis," a Sunday, January 30, statement from a spokesperson of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex read. "Hundreds of millions of people are affected by the serious harms of rampant mis- and disinformation every day." The message continued: "Last April, our cofounders began expressing concerns of COVID-19 misinformation on its platform. We have continued to express our concerns to Spotify to ensure changes to its platform are made to help address this public health crisis. We look to Spotify to meet this moment and are committed to continuing our work together as it does."  The 37-year-old England native and the 40-year-old Suits alum's note comes shortly after the 76-year-old "Harvest Moon" crooner, urged the streaming platform to remove his music in light of their partnership with Joe Rogan's "The Joe Rogan Experience" podcast. (Rogan has been accused of spreading false information about the ongoing pandemic and vaccine efficacy via his recorded episodes.) "Please immediately inform Spotify that I am actively canceling all my music availability on Spotify as soon as possible," Young explained in an open letter via his website earlier this month, per Variety. "I am doing this because Spotify is spreading false information about vaccines — potentially causing death to those who believe the disinformation being spread by them. … I want you to let Spotify know immediately today that I want all of my music off their platform. They can have Rogan or Young. Not both." Shortly after the Canada native — who since swapped his back catalog solely to Amazon Music — shared his letter, Mitchell supported his claims. “By allowing the propagation of false and societally harmful assertions, Spotify is enabling its hosted media to damage public trust in scientific research and sow doubt in the credibility of data-driven guidance offered by medical professionals," the "A Case of You" songstress, 78, wrote via a Friday, January 28, open letter on her website. "This is not only a scientific or medical concern; it is a sociological issue of devastating proportions and Spotify is responsible for allowing this activity to thrive on its platform." While neither Rogan, 54, nor Spotify have addressed these allegations, the royal couple — who previously inked a multi-year deal with the platform to host their "Archewell Audio" podcast — have been outspoken about advocating for the COVID-19 vaccine since the onset of the public health crisis nearly two years ago.
"Since this pandemic began, we've been talking to the experts about how we can do our part," the military veteran previously explained during a September 2021 appearance at the Global Citizen Festival in New York City. "This week, we sat with independent health leaders to further understand how we get closer to vaccine equity and ending this health crisis, but we're battling more than a virus alone. This is a battle of misinformation, bureaucracy [and] lack of transparency." He noted at the time: "My wife and I believe the way you are born should not dictate your ability to survive." |
| Nugget’s on ‘SNL’! Katy Perry Brings Her Pup to Live Show Posted: 30 Jan 2022 10:30 AM PST Getting attached to your costars is common in Hollywood — even if they’re not human. Throughout the years, many stars have grown so close to the animals that they share the screen with that they want to take them home, and sometimes they do just that. In other instances — we’re looking at you, Bradley Cooper — stars bring their pets along to join them in front of the camera. Sophie Turner is among the many celebs who fell in love with their canine costars. After direwolf Lady's untimely death on Game of Thrones, the Mahlek Northern Inuit dog named Zunni was left unemployed and homeless. However, Turner had bonded with her so much on set that she jumped at the opportunity to adopt her. "Growing up I always wanted a dog, but my parents never wanted one," she revealed to Coventry Telegraph in 2013. "We kind of fell in love with my character's direwolf, Lady, on set. … We knew Lady died and they wanted to rehome her. My mum persuaded them to let us adopt her.” Meanwhile, after Justin Theroux rescued pit bull Kuma, he was determined to get her onscreen. He did just that in Disney+’s remake of Lady and the Tramp. “You blink, you might miss her, but she’s in the pound scene,” he said on Good Morning America in October 2019. The activist also shared his dog’s “thoughts” on the role on his Instagram account. “Hey guys, it’s me Kuma… Soooo… it’s me and my Dad’s LAST day working on @ladyandthetramp … this project and this Part (Pound dog #1, which is temporary bc @disneyplus promised me a real character name) anyway, this part rrrrealllly took it out of me (I’m method, which I know has been tough on everyone, so thank you) but I am VERY excited to show you all of my hard work,” Theroux captioned a photo of Kuma in the recording studio. “I’m gonna take a week off to reconnect with myself before i start the Oscar slash awards push or whatever blah blah… so may not be posting much. Peace and Love to all my fans, without you i would be nothing.” Lily Collins, for her part, relocated to Paris to film Netflix's Emily in Paris and was able to bring her faithful pup, Redford, for the duration of filming. "You know what's funny, France is so welcoming with dogs in that you can bring them everywhere [to] restaurants, anywhere," the To the Bone star revealed during a January 2022 appearance on the Kelly Clarkson Show. "I mean, he's a human, let's be real. So, Charlie [McDowell, her husband] brought him over on his first international flight." Scroll through the gallery below for more stars who tried to keep their costars — or who brought their own to work with them!  “Live from New York, it’s Nugget,” the “Firework” songstress exclaimed in a January 2022 Instagram Story video with her pooch sniffing around the 30 Rock stage after her stint as musical guest. Courtesy of Katy Perry/Instagram (2); Will Heath/NBC  "Bring your family to work day," the Emmy nominee wrote alongside a trio of photos from the Emily In Paris set in January 2022 as McDowell and Redford watched her perform. Courtesy of Lily Collins/Instagram  In A Star Is Born, Cooper actually brought his own dog, Charlie, on to be his costar. Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures  Viewers of I Am Legend aren’t the only ones who became attached to Abbey. Star Will Smith really bonded with the dog, but unfortunately, they had to part ways after filming wrapped. Snap Stills/Shutterstock  During Beginners, Ewan McGregor grew attached to his costar Cosmo. However, the pup already had an owner — and although McGregor asked, the original owner couldn't part ways with the Jack Russell terrier. So, he went to the shelter and adopted his own, a poodle-terrier mix. Qlympus Pictures/Kobal/Shutterstock  In the 2019 version of Lady and the Tramp, Theroux voiced Tramp and made sure his own adopted pup appeared in one scene at the pound. Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock  While filming Game of Thrones, Turner fell so in love with Lady, she took her home. Courtesy of Helen Sloan/HBO  While filming The Wizard of Oz, Judy Garland reportedly asked trainer Carl Spitz if she could adopt the dog who played Toto, a terrier whose real name was Terry. Unfortunately, she couldn’t take him home! Eric Carpenter/Mgm/Kobal/Shutterstock  After filming Keanu, Tiffany Haddish was so attached to many of the kittens she met on set that she took one home. Originally named Clementine, the tabby now called Catonic can be seen all over the actress' Instagram. Courtesy of Tiffany Haddish/Instagram; Inset: Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock |
| Alicia Witt Opens Up About Grief After Her Parents' Death: 'My Aching Heart' Posted: 30 Jan 2022 10:25 AM PST Opening up. Less than one month after Alicia Witt's parents were found dead in their home, the actress is getting candid about her grieving process. "If I could wrap my arms around all of you — I would," the Walking Dead star, 46, wrote via Instagram on Saturday, January 29. "Thank you to every one of you who has reached out with such love since my last post. Your words, your empathy and your kindness have all been deeply felt — please know I’ve read them all Witt continued in her post: "Thank you to the many, many, many of you who have shared your extremely personal stories with me — your similar situations to the one I experienced/am still going through. This brings me to tears all over again. My aching heart feels so grateful to know that we are, all of us, not alone in this specific pain."  The I Care A Lot actress noted in her social media upload that finding common ground with others in similar heartbreaking situations provided her with "solace and unity" and that "some balm of deeper healing could come from such a thing." She concluded her message: "I am sending you so much love, and I see you, and you are definitely not alone. The "Still Sorry" songstress' parents, Robert and Diane Witt, were found dead in their Worcester, Massachusetts, home in December 2021. There were 87 and 75, respectively.
"It still doesn't feel real," Alicia broke her silence about her loss on Tuesday, January 25. "It's been a month since I got scared, not having heard back from them, and called to have them checked on. Waiting, phone in hand, praying fervently that the next call would be from them, angry I'd gotten someone else involved. Knowing as soon as I heard the detective's voice on the other line that they were gone. Knowing I would never hear their voices again. Beginning the rest of my life of finding them on the breeze, in a song, in a dream." The Exorcist alum added at the time: "I am deeply grateful for the gift of having been able to quietly travel to Worcester earlier this month for a beautiful service and burial, to mourn and to celebrate them in total privacy. … Thank you, also, to all those who have reached out with your memories about my parents. They were brilliant educators, deeply kind, curious, intuitive, wise, young at heart, funny — there will never be enough adjectives to describe them." Shortly before Christmas late last year, Diane and Robert were found unresponsive after a relative performed a welfare check on the couple. When local police arrived on the scene, they found no signs of noxious gases. Since then, the pair's deaths were subject to an investigation according to Telegram & Gazette, which noted that there were no signs of apparent trauma. The local newspaper noted that freezing temperatures, a malfunctioning furnace and old home could have contributed to the duo's deaths. |
| Meow! Khloe Kardashian and More Stars Who Are Obsessed With Their Cats Posted: 30 Jan 2022 10:05 AM PST Purr-fect pets! Taylor Swift, Kate Beckinsale and more of Hollywood’s biggest stars have one serious obsession with their furry feline friends. The "Lover" singer has never been shy about her love for her pets, Meredith Grey and Olivia Benson, named after some of her favorite fictional characters. While speaking with TIME in April 2019, the Grammy winner admitted that the “most influential factor” in her life is her cuddly kittens. “I have cats. I’m obsessed with them,” she said at the time. “They’re just a real joy to live with. I love my cats so much that when a role came up in a movie called Cats, I just thought, ‘I’ve got to do this.'” Though the 2019 movie adaptation of the famous Broadway musical didn’t make a major splash with viewers, Swift teased that working on the film was her “calling in life” and said she jumped at the opportunity to learn “how to be as much like a cat as I possibly could” with her costars. Later that month, the Nashville native opened up about how she came to adopt her third cat, Benjamin Button, on the set of a music video. “[They] handed me this tiny cat and he just starts purring and … he looks at me like, ‘You’re my mom, and we’re going to live together.’ I fell in love. I looked at Brendon [Urie] and he’s like, ‘You’re going to get the cat aren't you?'” she said during an Instagram Live. Despite their past “Bad Blood,” Swift’s obsession with kittens is one thing she has in common with fellow cat lover Katy Perry. The “I Kissed a Girl” singer confirmed in April that her darling pet Kitty Purry had passed away. “Kitty Purry crawled through my then-boyfriend's window 15 years ago, fully pregnant and seeking shelter,” Perry wrote via Instagram at the time. “Kitty, thanks for the cuddles and companionship along the way. Big thanks to my brother David and @garethwalters for being great co-parents. #kittypurryforever.” Scroll down to see more celebs who go crazy for their kittens.  The Strong Looks Better Naked author cooed over her cat Grey Kitty via Instagram Story in January 2022. In her post, she noted that the kitten is “now besties” with her pet fish, Nemo. Courtesy of Khloe Kardashian/Instagram (2); Shutterstock (Inset)  “Introducing … #Hendrix!!!! 🐈⬛ 🎄,” the Hustlers actress captioned an Instagram video of her new pet lounging beside her holiday decorations in December 2021. Courtesy of Jennifer Lopez/Instagram; Stewart Cook/Shutterstock (Inset)  On National Cat Day, the Avengers star showed his appreciation for his felines with a gallery of photos. “Cats for days, all ways,” he captioned the purr-fect snapshots he shared in October 2021. Courtesy of Mark Ruffalo/Instagram  "Watch Ethel and I on @fallontonight to see me catch up with my friend the always funny and so lovely @jimmyfallon!! and see an exclusive clip from the first episode I directed for the new season of The Handmaids Tale 😻," the actress captioned a photo of her and her furry friend via Instagram in April 2021. Courtesy of Elisabeth Moss/Instagram  After the Queer Eye personality mourned the loss of beloved pet Bug in 2019, he adopted two "new additions" to his feline family, introducing them via Instagram while wearing a "Kitten Lady" sweatshirt. Courtesy of Jonathan Van Ness/Instagram (2)  The Van Helsing star's grumpy feline friends, Clive and Willow, have stolen the show in countless social media posts — especially during the coronavirus pandemic in the spring of 2020. Broadimage/Shutterstock; Courtesy of Kate Beckinsale/Instagram  "Princess peony and empress tang are going stir crazy," the lifestyle guru wrote via Instagram in April 2020 as her furry friends adjusted to their crowded coronavirus quarantine house. "There are people all over the place, namely me and Ryan, who usually are not here all the time . I am being followed .Cajoled .Bothered. Meowed at. Swatted at!! Oh my ! All I can say is sorry." Anthony Harvey/Shutterstock; Courtesy of Martha Stewart/Instagram  "Heaven is a place on earth,” the "Roar" singer captioned an Instagram post in 2014. Six years later, she mourned the loss of her beloved pet, Kitty Purry. “Sadly, Kitty completed her 9th life last night," Perry wrote in April 2020. "I hope she rests in salmon fillets and tuna tartare way up in catnip heaven. Kitty, thanks for the cuddles and companionship along the way. Big thanks to my brother David and @garethwalters for being great co-parents 💔 #kittypurryforever." Katy Perry/Instagram  Dennings has a whole lot of love for her own cat, Millie, and worked hard to flip the "cat lady" stereotype on its head in Hulu's Dollface — even if she possesses some of those characteristics herself. "I am the person who just does not want to go out," she told Nylon in November 2019. "I just want to stay home and like, play with my cat." Courtesy of Kat Dennings/Instagram  The Tag actress shared this shot of her tabby cat in August 2018, one day after National Dog Day, remarking that cats "deserve” their own day because they "were worshipped in Ancient Egypt" and "cleaner than dogs." Courtesy Isla Fischer/Instagram  The Community alum's husband, Dave Franco, was relieved to discover that Brie was as much of a cat lover as he was before they tied the knot in March 2017. “She was really the only option [for marriage],” the 21 Jump Street actor teased during a September 2017 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Courtesy of Alison Brie/Instagram  The British comedian and animal rights activist loves to share snaps of his cat, Ollie, on social media. "Have a great day," he captioned this silly selfie of the duo on Instagram in March 2017. Courtesy of Ricky Gervais/Instagram  The actor has a charity, the Ian Somerhalder Foundation, that, among other causes, helps rescue animals. His feline is named Moke. Ian Somerhalder/Instagram  Can't be tamed! Cyrus has loads of pets including multiple cats and dogs, fish and even a pig. Miley Cyrus/Instagram  Michele has called her kitty Sheila, who she found while filming Glee, "the love of my life." Lea Michele/Instagram  The actor has two cats, Morrissey and Jericho. "Cat nip induced genie," he captioned this sweet Instagram snapshot. Russell Brand/Instagram  Starry eyed! The singer posed with a precious ball of fuzz for this adorable Instagram shot. Ellie Goulding/Instagram  The "Crazy" singer's Persian cat, which often accompanied him to the set of The Voice while he was a coach on the NBC sing-off, is named Purrfect. Lewis Jacobs/NBC  Ryan, who often takes to Instagram to promote cat adoption, wrote in July 2016: "Celebrate every love that makes you safe and better." Debby Ryan/Instagram  Thorne says her cats, Louis and Lola, can sense when she's upset. “If I’m, like, crying or something, they’ll come up to me and they’ll just, like, snuggle me cause they know I’m having a bad day,” The Babysitter star told Us in March 2016. “That makes me feel so much better because, you know, then for a second I’m just thinking about them and what they want and not me and what I’m going through.” Bella Thorne/Instagram  "My babies haven't left my side," the singer shared on Instagram in 2016. "Animals literally make EVERYTHING better." Kesha/Instagram  The "I'm Yours" crooner admitted he was grateful for "family, fruit trees, and fur friends" during the 2015 holiday season. Courtesy of Jason Mraz/Instagram  "I’m a huge cat lover," the Big Bang Theory star told Parade in 2015. "I read books on cats. I spend time with my cats. I post a lot on social media about my cats." Mayim Bialik/Instagram  "Don't be mad 'cause we doin' us better than you doin' you," the actor captioned this post in 2015. Peyton Clark/Instagram  The Grease Live! star tagged this 2015 shot "#Catmodeling." Carlos Pena/Instagram  In January 2015 the rapper shared a photo of his tabby named Cairo, who is an Instagram star! Macklemore/Instagram  "My best friend is my cat," the Walking Dead star told Us in 2014. Case in point: He carries his furball with him on flights! Norman Reedus/Instagram  "So basically this one month old kitten was gonna get put down," the "Shape of You" singer tweeted in 2014. "So I adopted him and called him Graham. Just bought Graham a bed and snacks." Ed Sheeran/Instagram  The singer documents the lives of her two adorable furballs, Doctor Meredith Grey (named after the Grey's Anatomy lead character, played by Ellen Pompeo) and Detective Olivia Benson (named after Mariska Hargitay's character on Law & Order: SVU), on her Instagram. On the Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2014, Swift revealed that she nicknamed Olivia, the younger of her two felines, Dibbles. "It suits her personality more," she explained. "She's like a scrappy little cat." Taylor Swift/Instagram |
| How Much Could Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Spend on U.K. Security? Posted: 30 Jan 2022 10:00 AM PST A pretty penny! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could potentially pay a hefty fee out of their own pockets for top-tier security in the U.K., according to royal expert Richard Aitch. “It’s very difficult to put a figure exactly on it,” the director of operations for Mobius International Security told Us Weekly exclusively earlier this month. “The cost for a personal protection officer from the [Metropolitan Police] has been estimated to be around £100,000 a year.” The security expert noted that the cost could “considerably” fluctuate “over time” with the addition of other expenses, including flights and accommodations abroad. The couple’s children — son Archie, 2, and daughter Lilibet, 7 months — also factor into the fee. “What may appear as a wish on paper is far more in reality, and the costs can certainly be quite huge,” Aitch told Us. Harry, 36, issued a statement earlier this month regarding his fight to secure proper protection for his family in his home country following his 2020 royal exit and subsequent move to California. He and the Suits alum, 40, funded their own security team after settling down in North America. “That security cannot replicate the necessary police protection needed whilst in the U.K.,” the statement added. “In absence of such protection, Prince Harry and his family are unable to return home.” The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced in January 2020 that they intended to step down from their senior royal duties. According to his statement, Harry offered to personally pay for U.K. security for his family during conversations with Queen Elizabeth II and other royals — but didn’t get approval. “The U.K. 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 U.K. — will resolve this situation.” According to Aitch, Harry’s is a “very difficult” and “unprecedented” situation that will likely require the deliberation of a royal committee. “This committee decides on who receives protection by the police, and if they do receive it, what capacity does appear,” he told Us. “Their responsibility is to make a determination on security provision to members of parliament, such as the prime minister, the foreign office minister, the home secretary and so on, in addition to members of the royal family.” Aitch also noted that “not all members of the royal family receive protection,” apart from the senior royals. Harry’s decision to step back from his senior responsibilities complicates the issue of protection. “At the end of the day, the members of royal family provide a service to the people. They have loyal duties to undertake, and by virtue of that, the U.K. taxpayer then funds the protection for that service,” Aitch continued. “He has relinquished his royal duties, he no longer provides a service to the U.K. people, right? And therefore in the eyes of the government, the question is why then should the U.K. taxpayer pay and fund his personal security? … And that his fully understandable.” However, Aitch acknowledged that the potential dangers Harry and his family could find themselves facing haven’t changed since stepping away from the royal spotlight. “The subject of cost shouldn’t be focused on whether [or] how he provides a service to the people or not alone. By virtue of the fact that he is a senior member of the royal family, he is exposed to a wide variety of serious threats, and the risks to those threats have increased since his departure from the royal family,” Aitch added. “The fact he no longer receives police protection [means] his risk to threats have certainly spiked.” Buckingham Palace has yet to issue a formal response to Harry’s statement. Earlier this month, however, royal expert Kristin Contino told Us that the queen, 95, has been put in a difficult spot. “[It’s] hard for her, as a grandmother, to not really be able to intervene,” she claimed. “She’s [not] going to go up against the government and say, ‘Well, you know, you need to give him security.’ … People can see both sides in this situation.” With reporting by Christina Garibaldi |
| How Dolly Parton Keeps Romance With Husband Carl Alive After 56 Years Posted: 30 Jan 2022 09:00 AM PST A recipe for love. Dolly Parton knows the secret to keeping the romance alive with husband Carl Thomas Dean after 56 years of marriage. “You find little ways,” the 76-year-old country superstar exclusively told Us Weekly on Wednesday, January 26, while promoting her new Dolly Parton x Duncan Hines line ahead of its March launch. “Like last year on his birthday, I dressed up in my Playboy bunny suit, made him breakfast and [ran] around in that for a little while.” “You know, most people can keep a marriage [going strong] if you make a little effort,” the “Jolene” songstress said. “Some people just get slouching and lazy and about stuff that ain’t important, like leaving the toilet seat up. And if that’s the worst thing you’ve to worry about, you’re already in trouble.”  Parton and Dean, 79, tied the knot in 1966. While Parton said that “feeding him good” generally keeps her husband, ultimately she and Dean just have a “good time” together. “We’re the perfect partners,” the 9 to 5 star told Us. “We both have great sense of humor. … We’re able to, like, solve any problems and any situation, making a joke about it and not letting it get too heavy, but we respect each other and we like each other. We lucked up, let’s put it that way.” The “Here You Come Again” singer likes to celebrate her decades-long love story on Valentine’s Day by wearing “some little fun” outfit and showering Dean in presents. “I always wear some heart-shaped something and I always get him several Valentine's cards,” Parton revealed. “You know, cause when you start looking for cards, you find so many and you want ’em all.” The Grammy winner added that she always looks out for sweetheart candies around February 14, telling Us, “Throughout the day, I’ll throw him a different one.” Even when it’s not Valentine’s Day, the Songteller author demonstrates her love for Dean and their friends in the kitchen. “When I’m in the kitchen, I’m able to be cooking anything,” she said, adding that — “whether it be fried chicken or chicken and dumplings" — she has a soft spot for classic Southern dishes. And of course, you always have to have a good cake or something sweet to end a good meal.” Inspired by her love of Southern cooking, the Steel Magnolias star is teaming up with Duncan Hines to launch her very own Dolly Parton x Duncan Hines line of cake mixes and frostings in March. While the baking collection kits — which feature flavors like banana pudding and coconut cake — are currently sold out, Parton shows off her prowess in the kitchen as often as she can. “I’m the better cook, but [Carl] actually can cook pretty good,” the philanthropist told Us, adding that “every once in a while” she’ll let her husband lend a hand. “I’ve been gone so much [that] he had to [learn to] cook, but he actually does pretty good. He knows how to cook the things he likes, but he loves my cooking better. |
| Janet Jackson: Michael Jackson Would Call Me 'Pig' and 'Cow' Amid Body Issues Posted: 30 Jan 2022 06:57 AM PST  Dealing with the past. Janet Jackson addressed the major highs and lows throughout her life in Lifetime’s Janet — and that includes her weight struggles over the years. "I'm an emotional eater, so when I get stressed or something is really bothering me, it comforts me. I did Good Times, and that's the beginning of having weight issues and the way I looked at myself,” Jackson, 55, shared in Part 2 of the new A&E documentary, which premiered on Saturday, January 29. "I was developing at a very young age and I started getting a chest, and they would bind it so I would look more flat-chested." Amid her personal issues with her body, Janet recalled how her brother Michael Jackson would allegedly call her “names” as a joke. "There were times when Mike used to tease me and call me names. Pig, horse, slaughter hog and cow,” the five-time Grammy winner claimed. "It wasn't out of malice on his part at all. Brothers tease sisters, sisters tease brothers and it was just fun and funny. But, then there was somewhere down inside that would hurt when you have someone say 'you're too heavy' even if it was out of love, it affects you.” Janet’s relationship with Michael, who died at age 50 in 2009, is one of the topics that was explored from her perspective in the doc. "Janet has enjoyed immense success but also seen incredible tragedy. She has endured a tumultuous private life in the face of extraordinary public scrutiny,” the official synopsis for the film stated. "With no stone left unturned, Janet Jackson lifts the lid on her private life for the very first time and reveals the most intimate moments of the star ever caught on camera." The singer previously opened up about how her brother’s legacy has continued to prosper since his passing, telling The Sunday Times in June 2019, "I love it when I see kids emulating him, when adults still listen to his music. It just lets you know the impact that my family has had on the world. I hope I'm not sounding arrogant in any way — I'm just stating what is. It's really all God's doing, and I'm just thankful for that." Janet also spoke out about the infamous 2004 Super Bowl halftime show when Justin Timberlake exposed her breast during the live broadcast. This was the first time she discussed the performance after previously being blacklisted. Timberlake, 40, broke his silence about the incident after the “Framing Britney Spears” documentary pushed his past relationship with Britney Spears back into the spotlight. “I am deeply sorry for the times in my life where my actions contributed to the problem, where I spoke out of turn, or did not speak up for what was right. I understand that I fell short in these moments and in many others and benefited from a system that condones misogyny and racism,” he wrote via Instagram in February 2021. “I specifically want to apologize to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson both individually, because I care for and respect these women and I know I failed.” Timberlake referenced a “larger conversation” that needs to happen about inequality in their industry. “The industry is flawed. It sets men, especially white men, up for success. It’s designed this way,” he added. "As a man in a privileged position, I have to be vocal about this. Because of my ignorance, I didn’t recognize it for all that it was while it was happening in my own life but I do not want to ever benefit from others being pulled down again. … I care deeply about the wellbeing of the people I love and have loved. I can do better and I will do better.” |
| Janet Jackson Breaks Silence on Justin Timberlake, Super Bowl 18 Years Later Posted: 30 Jan 2022 06:16 AM PST Another side of the story. Janet Jackson spoke out about her famous Super Bowl performance with Justin Timberlake for the first time since 2004. “Honestly, this whole thing was blown way out of proportion,” Jackson, 55, opened up about the incident during Part 2 of her Janet Jackson. documentary for Lifetime. “And, of course, it was an accident that should not have happened, but everyone is looking for someone to blame and that’s gotta stop. Justin and I are very good friends and we will always be very good friends.” The Indiana native noted that she and Timberlake, 40, had spoken “just a few days ago,” and that they both “have moved on and it’s time for everyone else to do the same.” The “Rhythm Nation” singer has avoided discussing the subject since the immediate aftermath of the halftime show in February 2004. As viewers remember, the former ‘NSync member brought the Poetic Justice star out as a surprise guest during his headlining performance. In the final moment of the show, Timberlake ripped off part of Jackson’s costume, leaving her right breast mostly exposed. On the night of the Super Bowl, both performers reacted with surprise before the broadcast cut to commercial, but in the following days, there were many conflicting reports about whether the so-called “wardrobe malfunction” — seen by more than 150 million viewers — was really an accident.  At the time, Jackson shouldered most of the blame for the viral moment, which partly inspired the creation of YouTube. “The decision to have a costume reveal at the end of my halftime show performance was made after final rehearsals,” she said in a video statement released one day after the performance. “It was not my intention that it go as far as it did. I apologize to anyone offended — including the audience, MTV, CBS and the NFL.” “[Justin and I] talked once and he said, ‘I don’t know if I should come out and make a statement, and this or that, or say something,'” the Grammy winner told her brother Randy Jackson in 2018, which aired during Saturday’s episode of the documentary. “I said, ‘Listen, I don’t want any drama for you, they’re aiming all this at me. So, I said, ‘If I were you, I wouldn’t say anything.'” She continued at the time: “A lot of it I didn’t see, but obviously, you couldn’t get away from it because it was everywhere: People wishing ill of you, people coming up to my brothers and saying things, wishing I was put away. … It can take its toll on you emotionally, so I just stayed focused on my work, stayed close to friends, stayed in touch with family and that was enough for me to pull through. When you have everyone whispering about you and the majority of it is not favorable, that can pull you to a different place.” Though both the “If” singer and Timberlake were scheduled to perform at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards later that month, only one of them did. CBS, which aired both the Grammys and the Super Bowl, later said that both musicians were told they could only appear at the awards show if they apologized on-air. The “Mirrors” crooner agreed, but the network claimed Jackson did not. While Timberlake’s solo career continued to flourish, Jackson faced some of the lowest points yet in her professional life. Her album Damita Jo, released the month after the Super Bowl, became her first album since 1984 not to hit No. 1 in the United States. One decade after the performance, former Federal Communications Commission chairman Michael Powell admitted that the controversy over the incident was overblown. “It all turned into being about [Janet],” he told ESPN in January 2014. “In reality, if you slow the thing down, it’s Justin ripping off her breastplate.” The halftime show became a topic of conversation again last year after the release of “Framing Britney Spears,” a documentary in the FX series The New York Times Presents. After the episode’s release, Timberlake issued a public apology to both Britney Spears and Jackson. "I am deeply sorry for the times in my life where my actions contributed to the problem, where I spoke out of turn, or did not speak up for what was right,” he wrote via Instagram in February 2021. “I understand that I fell short in these moments and in many others and benefited from a system that condones misogyny and racism.” |
| Bachelorette’s Ali Fedotowsky: A Day in My Life Posted: 30 Jan 2022 06:00 AM PST She's nonstop! The Bachelorette alum Ali Fedotowsky has learned to balance her everyday parenting routine with her work responsibilities — and she exclusively invited Us Weekly to tag along for a typical day in her life. Fedotowsky, 37, typically kicks off her busy day with a cup of coffee before getting her two children — Molly, 5, and Riley, 3, whom she shares with husband Kevin Manno — off to school. Once her little ones get home, it's all about spending time as a family. "We love to play," she told Us. "My kids and I like to create together." The Nashville resident originally appeared on season 14 of The Bachelor in 2010 before becoming the season 6 lead of The Bachelorette. At the time, she accepted a proposal from Roberto Martinez, but they eventually split in November 2011. "It is so difficult. I hated being the Bachelorette. And that's the truth," the reality TV personality previously told Us in March 2020 while reflecting on her ABC experience. "I am beyond grateful. Like, my life would not be what it is today. If I wasn't on that show, I wouldn't have the platform I have. I wouldn't have the amazing community around me. I wouldn't have met my husband, wouldn't have my kids, like, I'm so beyond grateful for The Bachelorette. But I hated my experience." She noted at the time: "I found it very hard to date people that I knew I wasn't going to end up with. Like, I walked into night one of The Bachelorette knowing my top two guys. … That's why people who get the first impression rose are always in the top two or three. You know your attraction to somebody right away." Fedotowsky married the radio DJ, now 38, in 2017, one year after welcoming daughter Molly. Son Riley joined the family in 2018. Since becoming parents of two, the pair have navigated the highs and lows of their marriage. "People always say that what I have with my husband is 'too good,' nobody wants to hear about it," the blogger told Us in January 2020. "Like, 'No one wants to hear about your perfect marriage!' Our marriage is not perfect. Nobody's marriage is perfect. But maybe that's why we need to do a podcast because people looking in think it looks perfect, but let's peel back the veil a little bit." Scroll below to take a peek at a day in Fedotowsky's life:  “I usually drink coffee at the kids’ table while they have their breakfast before school,” she told Us. Courtesy of Ali Fedotowsky/Instagram  While her kids are at school, the former reality star tries to work out at least four days a week to improve her mental and physical health. “I recently discovered a love for strength training,” she said. Courtesy of Ali Fedotowsky/Instagram  “It’s content time! I’m live! I enjoy connecting with my community online,” Fedotowsky said, describing her career as a social media influencer and blogger. Courtesy of Ali Fedotowsky/Instagram  After Molly and Riley return home from school, the family spends some quality time together. “We love to play. Today, we got snow,” she added. Courtesy of Ali Fedotowsky/Instagram  “My kids and I like to create together,” Fedotowsky explained, showing off their crafting endeavors. Courtesy of Ali Fedotowsky/Instagram  When Molly and Riley are tucked into bed, she and her husband relax together, telling Us, “We watch a show together every night. Tonight, it’s Yellowstone.” Courtesy of Ali Fedotowsky/Instagram |
| Buzzzz-o-Meter: Stars Are Buzzing About The Chainsmokers Posted: 30 Jan 2022 05:00 AM PST Heating up in Hollywood! If you love Greek cuisine or if you're searching for new toys for your child, Us Weekly has you covered. Find out what celebrities are buzzing about this week by scrolling through the photos!  This new lounge and rooftop venue in New York City offers cozy igloos for winter dining, along with unparalleled views of the skyline. (somewherenowherenyc.com) Courtesy Somewhere Nowhere  New York Times bestselling author Gary John Bishop doles out tough love about what makes relationships work, and how to look inward when problems occur. ($20, amazon.com) Amazon  Blake Lively is a fan of this brand's tummy time mate, which allows for little ones to safely develop critical cognitive and motor skills at their own pace. ($135, meetlalo.com) Courtesy Lalo Play Gym  Opa! This gorgeous new taverna has executive chef George Pagonis (a Top Chef season 12 contestant) at its helm, serving up traditional Greek dishes like grilled octopus and lavraki. (kymarestaurants.com) Courtesy Kyma Hudson Yards |
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