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- Rob Kardashian and Tyga Team Up to Deny Blac Chyna’s Child Support Claims
- ‘Forever Heart’! Kelly Ripa Honors Mark Consuelos on His Birthday
- Julia Fox Announces She's Working on a Book: 'It's a Masterpiece'
- Susan Lucci's Husband Helmut Huber Dead at 84: ‘Tremendous Loss’
- The Challenge's Ashley and Safiyya Split 1 Year After Daughter's Death
- 'Big Hugs’: Celebrities Rally Around Bruce Willis, Family Amid Health Battle
- Stars Who Tested Positive for COVID-19 in 2022: Taron Egerton and More
- From Movie Star to Girl Dad: Bruce Willis Through the Years
- Inside 'Below Deck Med' Star Hannah Ferrier's Beach Wedding to Josh Roberts
- Has Will Smith Reached Out to Chris Rock Privately After Oscars?
- Oscars Host Wanda Sykes: It Was 'Gross' Will Smith Accepted Trophy Post-Slap
- Meow! Machine Gun Kelly and More Celebs Who Are Obsessed With Cats
- Puppy in the Ton! Bridgerton’s Calam Lynch, More Stars Bring Pets to Set
- Inside Demi Moore and Bruce Willis' Amicable Post-Split Relationship
- The Wanted’s Tom Parker Dead at 33 After Brain Tumor Battle
- Bruce Willis Stepping Away From Acting After Aphasia Diagnosis
- Lamar Says He Wishes He ‘Protected’ Khloe as He Reflects on Will Smith Slap
- Celebrity Couples Who Have Pranked Each Other: Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, More
- 'Sopranos' Alum Paul Herman Dies on His 76th Birthday
| Rob Kardashian and Tyga Team Up to Deny Blac Chyna’s Child Support Claims Posted: 30 Mar 2022 03:07 PM PDT  Not biting their tongues. Rob Kardashian and Tyga fired back at their mutual ex Blac Chyna after she claimed she wasn't receiving any financial help from them while raising their respective children, Dream and King. "Yesterday I had to give up 3 of my cars … my reasons … morals, beliefs, being a single mother, no support I'm a MAMA," the 33-year-old model wrote via Twitter on Wednesday, March 30. Chyna — who shares 9-year-old son King with the 32-year-old rapper and 5-year-old daughter Dream with 35-year-old Kardashian — doubled down on her claims with a second social media post. The Washington D.C., native, further claimed she is "single [with] no support [and] child support." The Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum was quick to shut down Chyna's allegations, commenting on The Shade Room's Instagram post about the tweets on Wednesday. "[I] pay 37k a year for my daughter's school," the George Arthur designer replied. "I handle every single medical expense. I pay for all her extracurricular activities." Kardashian — who was engaged to Chyna from April to December 2016 — claimed that he has daughter Dream Tuesdays through Saturdays, asking, "Why would I pay child support? Lol." (Kardashian and Chyna split for good in 2017.) Tyga also responded to Chyna's claims via the outlet's social media post, writing, "I pay 40k a year for my son school." The "Legendary" rapper alleged that son King lives with him Monday through Saturday, echoing Kardashian's remarks, "Why would I pay child support lol." The Compton, California, native later commented on the difference between his and Kardashian’s fees, joking, "@robkardashianofficial how u pay 3k less?" Tyga, who dated the "Maui" songstress from 2011 to 2014, added: "Let me kno the plug While things may be changing, Chyna previously told Us Weekly about her "really good" coparenting dynamic with both men. "I'm definitely grateful for both my baby fathers and whatnot. They do give me that break so I can rejuvenate myself as a woman and just get back focus," the Real Blac Chyna star exclusively said in December 2019. "Or, if I have to do something, it just gives me that leeway. So, that's, I think, key." Despite seemingly being on the same page about coparenting in 2019, Chyna and Kardashian were battling for custody of Dream for years dating back to their 2017 split. The exes reached an agreement in December 2020, which gave them each shared physical custody of their daughter. The reality star also filed a lawsuit in 2017 against Chyna, claiming that she assaulted him. Kardashian, however, announced last month that he had dismissed the case to better serve his daughter. "My love for Dream far outweighs my desire to proceed with my claims against her mother in a public trial," he told E! News in a statement in February. "Now that the court has ruled that there is sufficient evidence to warrant a jury trial on my claim for assault, for our daughter's sake, I am dismissing the action and focusing on my coparenting relationship with Chyna." Chyna's attorney, Lynne Ciani, on the other hand, claimed that Kardashian dropped the case “because he knew his assault and battery accusations against Chyna were false." |
| ‘Forever Heart’! Kelly Ripa Honors Mark Consuelos on His Birthday Posted: 30 Mar 2022 02:33 PM PDT Who knew that a 1995 screen test for All My Children would result in one of Hollywood's most successful love stories? More than two decades into their marriage, Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos continue to make Us swoon with their passion and adoration for each other. The Live With Kelly and Ryan host and the Riverdale actor's relationship hasn't altered since they first locked eyes as Consuelos read for the part of Mateo Santos, who would eventually become Ripa's character Hayley Vaughan's onscreen love. Shortly after meeting on the set of the soap opera, Consuelos and Ripa quietly began dating. “I thought she was adorable, hot and sexy and all that stuff,” Consuelos recalled during a 2014 interview with HuffPo Live.”But I was very focused — I didn’t really think I had a chance with her, so I wasn’t really focused on that.” After getting to know each other, it didn't take long for the duo to realize they were soulmates. During a date night in 1996 — which consisted of pizza and wine — Consuelos proposed marriage to his love, and the two quickly jetted off to Las Vegas where they eloped. Luckily, Ripa snagged a $199 dress weeks prior that was just hanging in her closet waiting for the perfect occasion. “I didn’t buy it as a wedding dress. I just bought it because it was really pretty, and I wanted to buy something from the Barneys Warehouse sale,” she told the audience during a 2016 episode of her morning talk show. One year after tying the knot, Ripa and Consuelos welcomed their first child, Michael, and went on to add two more children — daughter Lola and son Joaquin — to their family in 2001 and 2003, respectively. When their kids eventually went off to college, the duo reflected on the pros and cons of being empty nesters. “I will say the best part is there’s no laundry in our house,” the talk show host teased during a September 2021 interview with Entertainment Tonight, admitting it was “brutally painful” to drop her youngest son off at school. “There’s no dishes. There’s, like, nothing! Nothing! There’s nothing.” On the other hand, “the worst part” was not realizing how quickly time would fly. “People would say to us, ‘Oh, don’t blink because they grow up before you know it, and they’ll be out of the house.’ And when you’re in it, you’re so tired, you’re so like, bone-tired in your bones that you can’t believe that’s true,” she explained. “But we did. We blinked, unfortunately, and now they are grown adults. … We didn’t slow down in real time to appreciate that aspect of them when they were small.” Scroll down to take a look back at Consuelos and Ripa’s relationship timeline:  Where it all began! “I auditioned him. They’d been looking for this character for some time … They didn’t want a dark-haired guy, they wanted a Latino actor. So I had auditioned every Latino actor in the city and around the city and then California,” Ripa dished during a SiriusXM interview in August 2018. “Then all of a sudden, Judy Blye Wilson, who was the casting director in All My Children, said, ‘I found him’ … [Judy] showed me his picture and … when I saw him, the photograph of him, I saw my entire future with him flash before [my eyes]. Like, I saw it. I [didn’t] believe in any of that and now I do because of that moment.” Ann Limongello/Walt Disney Television via Getty Images via Getty Images  Even 23 years after the twosome made the quick decision to elope in Vegas, Ripa credits the small ceremony for some of their continued bliss. “Listen, I’ve got to tell you, [Mark and I] had a Vegas wedding, and I firmly believe in the power of Vegas weddings,” she told cohost Ryan Seacrest in May 2019. Ann Limongello/Walt Disney Television via Getty Images via Getty Images  First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes first son Michael Consuelos! The doting parents welcomed their eldest child in June 1997 and gushed over the young man in tributes for his 22nd birthday in June 2019. “Happy 22 to our #1..@michaelconsway..you’ve led the way…We love you. So proud of you,” Mark captioned two throwback pictures at the time. Ripa added: “Happy Birthday @michaelconsway ♥️ talented, handsome, smart, kind, and 22. You started this whole thing!” Diane L. Cohen/Liaison  Baby girl makes four! Ripa has revealed on multiple occasions that the reasoning behind the pair’s daughter’s name is thanks to Barry Manilow’s hit song “Copacabana.” The actress explains that the tune was playing in a taxi cab on their way to the hospital while she was in labor and after the lyrics said “her name was Lola,” both Mark and Ripa decided Lola Consuelos was a great name for their little girl. Bruce Glikas/Getty Images  And then came Joaquin! Ripa’s youngest son — who often visits her on set of her morning talk show — was born in February 2003. “Happy birthday baller,” Mark captioned a picture in 2019 in honor of Joaquin’s 16th birthday. “We love you!” Robin Platzer/FilmMagic  As if Mark and Ripa weren’t busy enough, the duo founded the New York based production company Milojo — a play on all of their children’s name — in 2007. Robert Milazzo/Walt Disney Television via Getty Images via Getty Images  “The Roaring 20!” Ripa captioned a throwback photo of her and her love to celebrate their marriage of two decades. “I love you @instasuelos #cheerstotwentyyears.” Ron Galella/WireImage  Back on set! Ripa guest starred as Consuelos’ mistress on a January 2019 episode of Riverdale. “[Riverdale creator] Roberto [Aguirre-Sacasa] called me and said, ‘Hey, I’ve got a question to ask you. Do you think she’d want to do it?’ And I said, ‘You know, yeah. Give her a call!’ They spoke and they figured it out,” the actor explained to Us Weekly at the time of how his wife landed the role. “Roberto’s awesome, man. No one knows this world better than him. He just made it happen. I definitely did not ask for him to do that. I think he thought it would be so much fun.” Jack Rowand/The CW  Consuelos gushed over his wife to Us Weekly: “I’m crazy about her,” he said. “She’s an extremely patient and tolerant woman, and I think that’s the true secret to our marriage." Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images  After 23 years together, the duo told a story that proved they still can’t keep their hands off each other — even with kids in the house! During an episode of Live With Kelly and Ryan, Consuelos took the cohost seat next to Ripa and the two told a hilarious story of the morning before when Lola accidentally walked in on them having sex on her 18th birthday. “Thanks for ruining my birthday. And thanks for ruining my life. I used to see in color, and now everything is gray!” Lola yelled to her parents after slamming the door on them. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic  Ripa documented the moment she and Consuelos sent Lola to college in August 2019. The Instagram post included a photo of her hugging and kissing her daughter’s cheek as the teen started her freshman year at New York University. “The nest is getting roomy,” she captioned the picture. Her husband posted the same shot with the caption, “2 down… 1 to go…” referring to the couple’s eldest son, Michael, who is already in college, and their youngest son, Joaquin, who has two more years of high school. Courtesy Mark Consuelos/Instagram  In honor of his wife’s 49th birthday, Consuelos posted an Instagram photo of Ripa as a little girl, where he gushed over the talk show host and revealed that he would’ve likely been divorced many times if he hadn’t met her. “Happy Birthday to my Fave..I’m really glad you were born.. Because let’s face it, if you weren’t , I would’ve been married 3 or 4 times by now,” he wrote. “Which would’ve been really expensive, not to mention the super tense parent teacher conferences and all the awkward blended family holiday/vacations. Anyway, happy birthday sweetie.” Charles Sykes/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The couple got all glammed up to attend the 2020 Academy Awards together, which Ripa noted via Instagram was “prom” night for the two. Broadimage/Shutterstock  The longtime loves dished on the couple’s sex life after more than two decades into their marriage. “I think we found each other at the right time in our lives. We were really young, not that that’s the right time. We were really pliable to each other,” Ripa explained on SiriusXM’s Radio Andy’s Quarantined With Bruce. “We really learned each other well. With that comes a certain level of comfort and confidence and experimentation and just fun.” Consuelos, for his part, added: “I think you check off all the boxes for me.” Michael Simon/startraksphoto.com  The duo celebrated their 24th wedding anniversary during the coronavirus pandemic by sharing sweet tributes for one another via Instagram. Broadimage/Shutterstock  The couple briefly quarantined in the Caribbean with their children amid the coronavirus pandemic as shelter-in-place guidelines began to get more strict. "They were there in the Caribbean when the lockdown happened and so they just stayed there," a source told Us exclusively at the time. Courtesy Kelly Ripa/Instagram  Shortly before her 50th birthday, the talk show personality gushed over her husband's penchant for romance, even under the strangest circumstances. "We've been together a long time, but all Mark has to do is look at me [and I] feel so special, so pretty and so young," she told ET Canada in September 2020. "It's probably his superpower. He knows how to treat his spouse like the only person in the world. He's got the best smile I've ever seen, so when he smiles it's like the sun's shining on you. ... He's got this magic ability to be present and part of everything, so I feel very fortunate. I'm very lucky!" Courtesy Kelly Ripa/Instagram  "Happy birthday to my little ray of sunshine," he wrote via Instagram on Ripa's 50th birthday on October 2. "I love you, sexy." Courtesy of Mark Consuelos/Instagram  Ripa showed off her printed throw pillow that features a steamy pic of a shirtless Consuelos. Courtesy of Kelly Ripa/Instagram  The couple’s youngest son, Joaquin, committed to the University of Michigan, where he'll join the school's wrestling team. While Consuelos shared the news with some flexing emojis, the Live With Kelly and Ryan host posted a photo of her husband and youngest son smiling in Michigan Wrestling sweatshirts. “Sunday vibes,” she wrote. Courtesy of Kelly Ripa/Instagram  Ripa utilized her Instagram account to post a countdown to her husband’s 50th birthday, dubbed #MC50 by the talk show host. When the day arrived, she shared a nearly three-minute slideshow of photos from her husband’s childhood. “Happy birthday to the light of our lives @instasuelos,” she wrote. I’ve loved you for more than half of your life, here are the years before we met. I was looking for you. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🎂🎂.” John Salangsang/BEI/Shutterstock  "Happy 25th Anniversary to the love of my life @instasuelos in the blink of an eye. Because when you know, you know. Thank you for all of the dreams you made reality. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️," Ripa captioned a romantic collage of photos from her wedding and more milestone anniversaries as the couple celebrated 25 years of marriage. The talk show host went on to show off more memories in her Instagram Story, along with the "best gift ever" from her doting husband. "If I were to write a book of our story, these are the 25 places that could have their own chapter," a note in a photo album from the Riverdale actor read. "All of these places mean so much to me — and hopefully to you too." Courtesy of Kelly Ripa/Instagram  The couple shared a silly vacation pic where Consuelos was happily staring at his wife’s backside. “When the end is in sight……😜,” Ripa captioned the snap via Instagram. “Okay🔥🔥🔥♥️♥️♥️,” her husband responded. Other celebs, including Mindy Kaling and Jenna Dewan, loved the flirty photo with Andy Cohen commenting, “This is the best pic you’ve ever posted.” Courtesy of Kelly Ripa/Instagram  The couple displayed the unique way they hold hands while Consuelos filled in for Ripa's cohost on Live With Kelly and Ryan. "Not kidding. That's how we walk and hold hands," Ripa joked as she and her husband stood several feet apart with their hands clasped together. "You know, in New York, people are like, 'Yeah, take up the whole sidewalk!' And I go, 'Have you seen our arms? Shut it! Go around us!'" Before the demo, Ripa teased that she and Consuelos were "arm length incompatible." Live with Kelly and Ryan  “Happy birthday @instasuelos my forever heart and soul ♥️ I’m so grateful we found each other. I love you more every day ♥️🎉🎂♥️🎂🎉,” Ripa wrote via Instagram before sharing more tributes to her Story. Courtesy of Kelly Ripa/Instagram |
| Julia Fox Announces She's Working on a Book: 'It's a Masterpiece' Posted: 30 Mar 2022 01:11 PM PDT Putting pen to paper! Whether it be a memoir, children’s book or something in between, celebrities — including the Kardashian sisters, Michelle Obama and Mindy Kaling — have all taken their talents outside of the realm of Hollywood by becoming successful authors. The Mindy Project alum made her authorial debut in 2011 when Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) hit shelves, followed by Questions I Ask When I Want to Talk About Myself: 50 Topics to Share With Friends in 2013 and Why Not Me? in 2015. Her 2020 essay collection, Nothing Like I Imagined (Except for Sometimes), explored her identities as an Indian woman, an actress and a single mom. “I think I am so used to labels. The labels have been the center stone of my entire career. And sometimes they’re useful because it separates me from other people,” the Never Have I Ever producer told NPR in October 2020. “But I don’t think I would get far in this business if I had a thin skin about labels because for me — and it’s not just those. It’s, like, not traditionally thin, like, dark-skinned, like, not your Bollywood — so I’ve had these since — pretty much since I had my own show, I was sort of inundated with how other I was and really quickly. I think I’m pretty comfortable with them. And actually as I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned to embrace them a little bit.” Kaling welcomed her daughter, Katherine, in 2017, and her son, Spencer, made a surprise arrival three years later. Dating as a single mother has been “complicated,” she wrote in her 2020 book. “Sometimes it’s the most liberating and lucky feeling in the world,” she explained. “Sometimes I am just so grateful to be an independent woman doing what I want, when I want, that I could cry with gratitude. … I save a truly staggering amount of time not having to run my parenting decisions by another person. Good or bad, I can just, like, quickly make a decision and move on with my day.” While the Office alum chose to go into detail about her current lifestyle, Obama delved deeper into her upbringing in her 2018 memoir, Becoming, which sold more than 2 million copies in two weeks, breaking the record for the year’s highest-selling book. In 24 chapters, the former first lady describes how her childhood in Chicago led her to where she is now. Obama embarked on a nationwide tour to promote the book, sitting down with an accomplished and diverse group of guests in front of sold-out crowds. In 2020, the Princeton University grad earned the Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album for her reading of the audiobook and released a Netflix documentary based on her memoir. “So little of who I am happened in those eight years [in the White House],” she said in the film’s trailer. “So much more of who I was happened before. … We can’t afford to wait for the world to be equal to start feeling seen.” Scroll down for a recap of some of the most successful stars-turned-authors:  The Outlander star began his writing career with 2020's Clanlands: Whisky, Warfare, and a Scottish Adventure Like No Other, which he cowrote with fellow Scottish actor Graham McTavish. They followed up the road trip book with the companion piece, The Clanlands Almanac: Seasonal Stories from Scotland, in 2021. The following year, Heughan revealed that he'll write solo for the first time with his memoir, Waypoints, due out in fall 2022 from publisher Little, Brown and Company. "I wanted to tell the stories and share the experiences that have shaped me, but to do that I needed to challenge myself and spend some time in my own company, away from the distractions of everyday life," he said in a statement when the autobiography was announced in March 2022. "And for me there's no better place to reflect than in the wild Scottish Highlands." Nils Jorgensen/Shutterstock  While marking her 40th birthday in March 2022, the Fresh Off the Boat alum unveiled the cover of her memoir, Making a Scene. " I had two babies over the pandemic. ... The first baby I had is a human kind of baby, I had a daughter. And the second baby I gave birth to is a book baby," she teased in the announcement. Per Entertainment Weekly, the book will hit shelves in fall 2022. AFF-USA/Shutterstock  The actor confirmed in February 2022 that his book, Pageboy, would be published the next year. "The memoir will delve into Page’s relationship with his body, his experiences as one of the most famous trans people in the world, and will cover mental health, assault, love, relationships, sex and the cesspool that Hollywood can be," Flatiron Books explained in a press release. Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock  The Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings actor announced in February 2022 that he wrote a memoir, We Were Dreamers, which hits bookshelves in May 2022. “From Harbin to Hollywood, We Were Dreamers is a hilarious and heartfelt tale about coming of age in a foreign land, struggling to find your footing and ultimately learning to seize your moment and own your greatness,” Liu tweeted. “This book is my whole heart and soul. It has been a nearly three-year journey to write this story of our little family of dreamers, and I absolutely cannot wait to share it with you!” Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock  The Spy Kids star and the Big Time Rush alum wrote a memoir titled What If Love is the Point? Living for Jesus in a Self-Consumed World. "We wrote a book!!!!" the couple shared via Instagram in November 2021. "We are so excited to be able to share this sneak peek of our cover with you! This has been a dream of ours for years now and @harpercollinschristian and @thomasnelson was crazy enough to give us that opportunity!!! We laughed, we cried, this book was basically one big therapy session." Matt Baron/Shutterstock  The Tony Award winner wrote a children’s book, Remember to Dream, Ebere, in which she called the writing process a “dream come true” via an Instagram post on its September 2021 publication date. “It’s here!! My children’s book Remember to Dream, Ebere is out today,” Erivo wrote. “Thank you to everyone who has helped me make this dream come true. I hope you’ll love the book and story as much as I do. ✨” Courtesy of Cynthia Erivo/Instagram  The Pitch Perfect star wrote her first children's book, Bella the Brave, about "overcoming shyness." The book will be released on October 2021 and takes inspiration from Wilson's childhood. Courtesy Rebel Wilson/Instagram  The former Bachelorette announced in September 2021 that her memoir, God Bless This Mess: Learning to Live and Love Through Life's Best (and Worst) Moments, will hit bookstores in November 2021. The book will cover Brown’s life from her pageant days to joining Bachelor Nation to overcoming a “life-threatening health crisis” and of course, her romantic life. Broadimage/Shutterstock  The Quantico alum released her memoir, Unfinished, in February 2021. The nonfiction book chronicled her life as a child growing up in India, her professional career and her marriage to Nick Jonas. Courtesy of Priyanka Chopra Jonas/Instagram  Stone released her memoir, The Beauty Of Living Twice, in March 2021. Per the official book summary, the actress chronicled "her efforts to rebuild her life" as she discussed her "slow road back to wholeness and health." In the candid text, she discussed her pivotal roles, life-changing friendships, disappointments and accomplishments. David Fisher/Shutterstock  The Harry Potter actress' memoir, The Opposite of Butterfly Hunting: The Tragedy and The Glory of Growing Up, is set to hit shelves in October 2021. Lynch's story is "about the tragedy and the glory of growing up – and everything in between," she explained via Instagram in August. Courtesy of Evanna Lynch/Instagram  The "Old Town Road" crooner wrote a children's book, C Is For Country, which was released in January 2021." C Is For Country goes out to every amazing kid out there who sang along to ‘Old Town Road’ on repeat and helped change my life forever," the musician said in a statement. "I hope this book inspires them and makes learning the alphabet a thousand times more fun. I’m so happy with how it turned out, and I can’t wait for the world to see it.” Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock  The ER alum released her memoir, Sunshine Girl: An Unexpected Life, in May 2021, telling her personal story from childhood and her eventual Hollywood career. Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock  The Ray star's memoir, Act Like You Got Some Sense, will debut in October 2021. He announced the book in June 2021 via Instagram, writing, "Yoooo I cannot wait for you to read a book that is so special to My heart mind and soul… A book about the relationships between two of the most important people in my life… My beautiful daughters… @corinnefoxx and Anelise Foxx… while writing this book I discovered feelings and emotions that I didn’t even know existed… There would be times that I would break out laughing and also times that I would shed tears…" Courtesy of Jamie Foxx/Instagram  "Excited, nervous, all of the emotions as I prepare to release Bad Republican which is by far the most personal, intimate and raw project I’ve ever worked on," McCain announced via Instagram in August 2021. "The past four years have been a time of growth, pain, elucidation, awakening and evolution both personally and politically. I really can’t wait for you to hear it." The memoir, which will be released in October 2021, will explore "awkward moments, final conversations, motherhood and more," according to Audible. This will be the second memoir for the former View host, who previously penned Dirty Sexy Politics in 2010. Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Five months after kicking off their "Renegades" podcast in February 2021, the dynamic duo announced that they would be continuing the story in a new book "about the stories we told and the people and places that shaped us." Carolyn Kaster/AP/Shutterstock  The Duke of Sussex will release a memoir in 2022, he announced in July 2021. “I’m writing this not as the prince I was born but as the man I have become,” he said in a statement. “I’ve worn many hats over the years, both literally and figuratively, and my hope is that in telling my story — the highs and lows, the mistakes, the lessons learned — I can help show that no matter where we come from, we have more in common than we think.” Shutterstock  The Oscar winner will release Finding Me, her memoir, in April 2022. “I believe that our stories, and the courage to share them, is the most powerful empathetic tool we have,” she said in a statement. “This is my story … straight no chaser.” Todd Williamson/JanuaryImages/Shutterstock  “I cried way more than I thought I would while writing my book, You Deserve Better,” the Bachelorette alum admitted to Us Weekly exclusively in June 2021 one month before the release of You Deserve Better: What Life Has Taught Me About Love, Relationships, and Becoming Your Best Self. Media Punch/INSTARimages.com  The Vanderpump Rules star became a USA Today Bestseller with her May 2021 memoir, Give Them Lala. “I wrote it because I thought people would be that interested in my life story. I feel like since I signed on to Vanderpump, there was like a microscope on me that I was not used to,” Kent told Us exclusively ahead of her memoir’s release. “And I kept feeling like I needed to explain certain things. KCR/Shutterstock  The Live with Kelly and Ryan host’s first book will detail her life thus far. “Surprising, at times savage, a little shameless and always with humor, Live Wire shows Kelly as she really is offscreen — a very wise woman who has something to say,” her publisher, Dey Street Books, a HarperCollins Publishers imprint, teased. Ripa’s memoir is due out in 2022. Gregory Pace/Shutterstock  In four years, the Office alum produced three books that reflect her humor and relatability. Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? was released in 2011, followed by Questions I Ask When I Want to Talk about Myself: 50 Topics to Share with Friends in 2013 and Why Not Me? in 2015. David Livingston / Getty Images  The Good Morning America meteorologist wrote a memoir titled Natural Disaster in 2017. She followed up the success of her first with a children’s book Chasing Helicity in 2018 set to encourage kids to chase their dreams. Future Image/D.Van Tine/ullstein bild via Getty Images  The Sweet Home Alabama actress’ highly-anticipated memoir, Whiskey in a Teacup: What Growing Up in the South Taught Me About Life, Love, and Baking Biscuits, was released in 2018. Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Turner  Fans and fellow celebrities alike went wild for Teigen’s first cookbook Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat in 2016, inspiring her to pen a second, Cravings: Hungry for More, which was released in 2018. Thaddaeus McAdams/WireImage  The “Flip My Hair” singer released a tell-all Just Jessie: My Guide to Love, Life, Family, and Food in 2018 filled with intimate stories and photos from her life. Monica Schipper/Getty Images  The former boybander reflected on his childhood, his career, and his family with Jessica Biel in Hindsight, released in 2018. The book also included photos that showcase the journey to his life now. Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images  The trio collaborated to release Kardashian Konfidential in 2010. The book includes relationship advice, candid photos of the reality stars and more. Years later, Khloé wrote a solo memoir titled Strong Looks Better Naked focusing on positive body image in 2015. That same year, Kim released a coffee table book Selfish, which included a collection of her personal photos. Albert Michael/startraksphoto.com  The former first lady revealed in September 2018 that she was embarking on a 10-city tour for her new memoir, Becoming. "Over this time that I’ve been out of the White House, I’ve had time to think and reflect for the first time in a long time and I spent some time really thinking about the people and the stories and the experiences that have shaped me and helped me become the person I am today, and I am proud of what I’ve created," she said in an Instagram video. "I’m proud because it’s candid, it’s totally and utterly me. So I’m also a little frightened because it’s candid and honest and open, but I can’t wait to share it with the world." Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images  The former Alaska governor's first book, Going Rogue: An American Life, sold over two million copies since its Nov. 2009. Her next book, America By Heart, will hit stores Nov. 23. UPI/Ian Halperin.  Gosselin's third book, I Just Want You to Know, bombed after its April 13 release this year, selling just over 10,000 copies its first 14 days in stores. By contrast, the mom of eight's first two books, Multiple Blessings and Eight Little Faces sold 523,000 copies in 2009. Tony DiMaio/startraksphoto.com  Spears sat down with her mom, Lynne, in 2000 to put together Heart to Heart, featuring photos and stories from the singer's early days. Lynne's second book, a memoir on "her backseat role in Britney's path to fame" called Through the Storm, was released eight years later. Newscom/(Mega Agency  E!'s resident funny lady has three humor titles to her name, including her most recent release, Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang. "Chelsea writes like Judy Blume, if Judy Blume were into vodka, Ecstasy, and sleeping with midgets and nineteen-year-olds," chick lit author Jennifer Weiner says of Handler. Kristin Callahan/ACE/INFphoto.com  Spelling has penned three successful memoirs, but now she's trying out a new genre: children's books! Presenting...Tallulah hits stores Sept. 21, but the actress already counts her own children, Liam and Stella, as fans. "I love reading to my kids," she has said. "It's our special time together." Tony DiMaio/startraksphoto.com  Hilton added New York Times best-seller to her resume in 2004, when she came out with her autobiography, Confessions of an Heiress. Her second book, Your Heiress Diary, a user friendly, fill-in-the-blank style book with short stories from Hilton, was released in 2005. Steve Connolly/startraksphoto.com  Richie's first book, The Truth About Diamonds, hit shelves in 2005 and chronicled the struggles of a young woman adopted by a famous musician -- from backstabbing socialite friends to drug and alcohol abuse. The mom of two will release her second book, Priceless, Sept. 28. Fernando Lucena/startraksphoto.com  The former Girl Next Door dished about life at the Playboy mansion and a serious drug addiction in her just-released autobiography, Sliding Into Home. "When they told me I was No. 4 [on the New York Times best-seller list], I was just like, 'What, there are only four books out?'" she joked to Us. Albert Michael/startraksphoto.com  Like Conrad's life, L.A. Candy follows a 19-year-old girl who moves to Hollywood and finds fame as a reality star. L.A. Candy, optioned for the big screen, and Conrad's second book, Sweet Little Lies, will be followed up with Sugar and Spice on Oct. 5. Michael Simon/startraksphoto.com  Hewitt's relationship advice book, The Day I Shot Cupid, came out on the heels of her breakup from comedian Jamie Kennedy. Bad timing? "It's not the ideal situation, but...I never say in the book that I know how to find perfect love or how to be in the perfect relationship," she has said. Roger Wong/INFevents.com  In 1992, Madonna caused a stir with the release of her racy coffee-table book, Sex. Nearly 20 years later, the mom of four has focused her energies on a new genre of writing: children's books. The most recent book in her series about London schoolgirls known as the English Roses, came out last year. Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage  The actress has been writing about her experiences as a model and mom for over a decade, releasing her story of motherhood in Belly Laughs and Louder Than Words, inspired by her own son's struggle with autism. Albert Michael/startraksphoto.com  The comedian opens up in her memoir, Official Book Club Selection, released in June 2010. And the comic's not the only one in her family adding "author" to their resume: Her mom, Maggie, also released a memoir, Tip It!, in June. Marcus Owen/startraksphoto.com  Banks will release a young adult trilogy, Modelland, in 2011. Marketed under the host's Bankable Books imprint, the books are set in a fantasy world for model-teens. "'Intoxibellas' are drop-dead beautiful, kick-butt fierce and, yeah, maybe they have some powers too," Banks says of her characters. Sara De Boer/startraksphoto.com |
| Susan Lucci's Husband Helmut Huber Dead at 84: ‘Tremendous Loss’ Posted: 30 Mar 2022 12:59 PM PDT Actress Susan Lucci's husband, Helmut Huber, has died. He was 84. "Helmut's passing is a tremendous loss for all who knew and loved him. He was an extraordinary husband, father, grandfather, and friend," a representative for the family told Us Weekly in a statement on Wednesday, March 30. "The family kindly asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult time." People was first to report the news, noting that Huber died peacefully in Long Island, New York, on Monday, March 28. The Pine Valley Productions CEO — who wed the All My Children alum in 1969 — is survived by Lucci, 75, their two children and five grandchildren. The twosome shared daughter Liza Huber, 47, and son Andreas Huber, 31. (Liza and husband Alexander George Hesterberg III are the parents of Royce, 16, Brendan, 14, Hayden, 11, and Mason, 9, while Andreas and wife Courtney Velasco share son Wolf, 5.) Helmut, who eventually became Lucci's manager, met his wife in 1965 when they both worked at a local Long Island restaurant. The Austria native, who became a U.S. citizen in January 1994, worked as a chef while Lucci served as a waitress. While the Joy actress eventually accepted a proposal from another man in 1968, she broke off her engagement once she realized she had stronger feelings for the restauranteur. "I was thinking at the time that he was much more attractive than I even knew, and I shouldn't be feeling like that. Something is wrong with this picture," the Dallas alum said during a January 2019 interview with Yahoo! Lifestyle. "But I didn't know what to do with it.” After a whirlwind three-month romance, Helmut proposed shortly before she joined the cast of All My Children as Erica Kane. "I feel so lucky too that Helmut is so secure and I always look to him because he's very smart," Lucci gushed to Yahoo! Lifestyle. "I'm not even gonna say supportive, it's so beyond that. It's involved, it's hands-on, really there for me." Helmut, for his part, added at the time: "And to love somebody like that, [it] doesn't happen that often. And if it does happen, it's the most wonderful thing in the world." The pair continued to show off their long-lasting marriage via social media through the years. "Selfie with my handsome husband—looking for the best lighting? Stand in front of a vanity with surround-lit mirror," the Devious Maids alum captioned a January Instagram photo with her spouse. Nearly one month before Helmut's death, the pair spent a romantic Valentine's Day together. "Happy Valentine's Day! Sending Love from [a] beautiful dinner at Daniel Boulud's gorgeous iconic Daniel in New York!! |
| The Challenge's Ashley and Safiyya Split 1 Year After Daughter's Death Posted: 30 Mar 2022 12:48 PM PDT  Going their separate ways. After previously announcing their separation, The Challenge‘s Ashley Cain confirmed his split from longtime girlfriend Safiyya Vorajee. “After a devastating and heartbreaking year, Safiyya and I decided to separate a few months ago. This was an incredibly tough decision which we needed to keep to ourselves for some time to give us the opportunity to figure out our own journey privately,” Cain, 31, wrote via his Instagram Story on Wednesday, March 30. The former reality star added: “The past few months have demonstrated that we remain the closest of friends, spending time together everyday, and that we will love, care and support each other forever. We are bonded by our powerful journey together, by the eternal love we have for our daughter, and our passionate commitment to her foundation.” Vorajee, 34, for her part, posted an identical statement on her own social media that same day. The news comes one year after their 8-month-old daughter, Azaylia, died after a six-month-long battle with leukemia. Cain and Vorajee welcomed their little one in August 2020. Two months later, the Ex on the Beach UK alum revealed that the newborn was diagnosed with leukemia. “Yesterday I had to go through something no parent in the world should have to go through,” he captioned an Instagram video with his sleeping daughter at the time. “The single most upsetting, terrifying and heartbreaking experience I have ever been through. I found out my beautiful daughter Azaylia Diamond Cain got diagnosed with a very rare and aggressive form of leukaemia [sic] which has come with many complications. Everybody who wishes to, please say a prayer for my beautiful brave little girl azaylia who is currently fighting a battle for her life! Mummy and Daddy love you princess LETS GO CHAMP You CAN and you WILL beat this!” In January 2021, Azaylia went through a stem cell procedure to help prolong her life, however, her cancer returned. Three months later, Cain announced his daughter’s passing, writing via Instagram: “Rest In Paradise Princess. I will always hold you in my heart until I can hold you again in heaven.” Vorajee also paid tribute to their child. “You are my Angel my heartbeat my soul,” she captioned an Instagram post that same month. “RIP my precious baby, you will always be with me like a handprint on my heart.” Earlier this month, Cain and Vorajee honored their daughter on the one-year anniversary of her stem cell transplant. “1 year ago today Azaylia had her stem cell transplant and entered another fearless battle for her life,” he wrote on Instagram. “She fought through it like the true champion she was and engrafted 100% within record time.” Cain concluded: “She displayed and brought love, happiness, strength and courage through every single step of her journey. She fought, inspired and left her mark on this world in such a beautiful innocent and pure little body which held the heart of a true lion.” |
| 'Big Hugs’: Celebrities Rally Around Bruce Willis, Family Amid Health Battle Posted: 30 Mar 2022 12:06 PM PDT Sending love. Celebrities including Jamie Lee Curtis, Seth Green and Hilarie Burton are rallying around Bruce Willis and his family amid his aphasia battle. The Die Hard actor's loved ones announced on Wednesday, March 30, that he was recently diagnosed with aphasia, which has been "impacting his cognitive abilities." The condition can be caused by a stroke or head injury or develop with time from a brain tumor or disease, according to the Mayo Clinic. Following the onset of symptoms, the Armageddon actor, 67, has chosen to retire from Hollywood, his relatives, including ex-wife Demi Moore and daughter Rumer Willis, said via an Instagram statement on Wednesday. "As a family we wanted to share that our beloved Bruce has been experiencing some health issues and has recently been diagnosed with aphasia," the statement signed by his wife, Emma Heming Willis, Moore and his children, Rumer, Scout, Tallulah, Mabel and Evelyn, read. "As a result of this and with much consideration Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him." The women noted that "this is a really challenging time for our family and we are so appreciative of your continued love, compassion and support." (Bruce shares Rumer, 33, Scout, 30, and Tallulah, 28, with Moore, 59, whom he split from in 1998 after more than 10 years together. He shares Mabel, 9, and Evelyn, 7, with Heming Willis, 43, whom he wed in 2009.) They explained that the group is "moving through this as a strong family unit," but wanted to notify Bruce's fans about his condition, "because we know how much he means to you, as you do to him." The ladies' statement concluded: "As Bruce always says, 'Live it up' and together we plan to do just that." Fans and celebrities alike shared their well-wishes for the Sixth Sense actor and the women who have his back via social media. "Grace and guts! Love to you all!" Curtis, 63, wrote in response to Moore's Instagram post. Burton, 39, replied to Rumer's post, saying, "Sending you big hugs, babe. Xoxoxo." Green, for his part, gushed over Bruce's work as an actor before sending a tweet of support to him and his loved ones. "Hugs and love for the whole family- thank you for sharing him with us all Scroll down to see more messages of hope and love for Bruce and his family:  “Sending lots of love and healing to you all! ❤️,” the journalist, 65, commented on the Indecent Proposal star’s Instagram page. Matt Baron/Shutterstock  “I have so much love for Bruce Willis and am grateful for every character he’s given us,” the Buffy the Vampire Slayer alum tweeted. Chris Chew/UPI/Shutterstock  The Live With Kelly and Ryan cohost, 51, replied to Moore's statement with praying hands and red heart emojis. Gregory Pace/Shutterstock  The Californication alum, 37, replied to Heming Willis’ post, writing, “Sending so much love to you guys ❤️❤️❤️.” Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Pretty Little Liars alum, 32, shared well-wishes to Rumer, writing, “❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻.” Matt Baron/Shutterstock  “So much love, light, prayers, and strength to Bruce Willis, his wife, children, @justdemi and their entire family during this time,” the View cohost, 37, wrote via Twitter. “Have faith, there is hope and incredible geniuses at Mayo Clinic and NIH who work in neurology & study brains. Breakthroughs truly happen every day.” Rich Fury/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  “I am so sorry and sending all the love and healing to you ❤️,” the 50-year-old designer responded to Moore’s post. Matt Baron/Shutterstock  “Sending lots of love to you all ❤️❤️❤️,” the Vampire Diaries alum, 33, replied to Rumer’s message. CraSH/imageSPACE/Shutterstock  InStyle’s editor-in-chief, 47, sent happy thoughts to Heming Willis, writing, “All the love in the world to you guys ❤️.” Gregory Pace/Shutterstock  The Dawson’s Creek alum, 42, shared a heart emoji in support of the St. Elmo’s Fire actress. Philipps also posted a series of red heart emojis on Rumer’s page. Ron Adar/SOPA Images/Shutterstock  The Halloween star sent her love to the G.I. Jane actress and her blended family via Moore’s Instagram page. Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock  “I love you so much,” the 13 Reasons Why star, 29, replied to Moore’s page, adding a similar message on Rumer’s post. Gregory Pace/Shutterstock  The One Tree Hill alum sent “big hugs” to the House Bunny actress and her loved ones via Instagram. Broadimage/Shutterstock  "Bruce and I have worked on over 20 films together. He is a terrific actor and legendary action star, an incredible father, and a close friend,” the Midnight in the Switchgrass producer, 51, told Us Weekly in a statement on Wednesday. “I fully support Bruce and his family during this challenging time and admire him for his courage in battling this incredibly difficult medical condition. Bruce will always be part of our family." Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock  "Sending love to you and your beautiful family," the Step Up actress, 41, wrote in response to Rumer’s social media upload. Sara De Boer/startraksphoto.com  The Younger alum, 57, sent support to Moore, commenting on her post, “We love Bruce so much. Sending love to him and your family. Bruce has given us sooo much! What an amazing career. May he rest and recover.” Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock |
| Stars Who Tested Positive for COVID-19 in 2022: Taron Egerton and More Posted: 30 Mar 2022 11:52 AM PDT 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:  In March, the BTS member tested positive for coronavirus days before the K-pop group was scheduled to perform at the Grammy Awards. "After arriving in Las Vegas, he felt a slight discomfort in his throat and promptly took a rapid PCR test and a standard PCT test," the band's record label, Big Hit, announced in a statement. "While being under self-quarantine as a proactive measure, the result of both tests came back positive, and Jungkook was confirmed with COVID-19 on Monday." Big Hit noted that his participation in the performance alongside other members of BTS will be "determined by the local regulations on COVID-19 while we are actively in discussion with the awards organizer." Lee Jin-man/AP/Shutterstock  On March 23, the country star was forced to cancel his performance for the 2022 CMT Awards after testing positive for the virus. "Unfortunately, Luke Combs won’t be with us tomorrow," a spokesperson for the awards show told Country Now in a statement. "He is quarantined with COVID. He’s bummed to miss seeing everyone!" Jamie Schramm/Country Music Association Inc./Shutterstock  Producers of the Rocketman star's London play, Cock, announced that he would miss a week of performances after contracting the illness. "Taron Egerton has unfortunately tested positive for COVID. In accordance with the production’s health and safety protocols, he will now isolate and we expect Taron to return to the show next week," they said in a statement released via Instagram on March 23. James Veysey/BAFTA/Shutterstock  J-Hope is the sixth member of the K-pop super group BTS to test positive for COVID-19. According to a statement from the band's label, BigHit Music, the singer — who is fully vaccinated — had “no symptoms other than a sore throat" and is quarantining at home while he receives medical treatment. All of his bandmates, meanwhile, were in good health and not presenting any symptoms. JEON HEON-KYUN/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock  The Bridgerton actress revealed via Instagram on March 22 that she was unable to attend the Netflix drama's season 2 premiere after being "struck down with Miss Rona." She added, "Heartbroken is an understatement but sending so much love to my gorgeous cast mates who I hope have the best night." Courtesy of Nicola Coughlan/Instagram  “Well, I've tested positive for COVID. I've got some mild cold symptoms but am feeling fine,” the politician wrote via Twitter on March 22. “I'm more grateful than ever for the protection vaccines can provide against serious illness. Please get vaccinated and boosted if you haven't already!” Hillary noted that her husband, Bill Clinton, had tested negative and is “feeling fine” at the moment. “He's quarantining until our household is fully in the clear. Movie recommendations appreciated!” she added. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Vice President Kamala Harris' office confirmed on March 15 that the second gentleman had contracted the coronavirus. "I tested positive for COVID. My symptoms are mild and I’m grateful to be both vaccinated and boosted," Emhoff wrote via Twitter. "If you have yet to get vaccinated and boosted, please don’t wait." Harris, for her part, tested negative for the coronavirus, but was frequently tested and continued follow safety guidelines. Jason Connolly/AP/Shutterstock  The Teen Wolf alum revealed via Twitter on March 14 that he tested positive for the virus. He confirmed that he is “all good,” noting that he had “mild symptoms” after getting vaccinated and boosted. “Sobering reminder that we’re still in a pandemic,” he tweeted, adding that he had to cancel the rest of his upcoming press engagements for The Outfit to get healthy. “Stay safe be mindful.” Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  During the Critics Choice Awards on March 13, Snook's costar Kieran Culkin revealed the reason for her absence, telling reporters, "She tested positive for COVID this morning. She just won an award, she's fine." Broadimage/Shutterstock  “Sean tested positive for COVID, which is kind of crazy considering what he’s done for all of us,” Paul Thomas Anderson explained the Licorice Pizza actor’s absence from the DGA Awards on March 13 per The Hollywood Reporter. “Like a World War I veteran coming home, slipping on a step. So, it’s a drag not to have him here. It’s a pleasure to work with him and all the actors. It’s the best part of this job that we all have.” Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock  "I just tested positive for COVID," the 44th president announced via Twitter on March 13. "I’ve had a scratchy throat for a couple days, but am feeling fine otherwise. Michelle and I are grateful to be vaccinated and boosted, and she has tested negative." Obama added, "It’s a reminder to get vaccinated if you haven’t already, even as cases go down." Larry Marano/Shutterstock  “Triage, once again…… Anyone else had covid in 3rd trimester & had it hit them like a tonne of bricks for weeks? 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯,” the Harry Potter actress captioned a hospital selfie via Instagram in March. Steve Meddle/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.” While on his own Sob Rock tour the following month, Mayer contracted the virus once again, causing four concerts in New York, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania to be postponed. "I’m so sorry to make you change your plans," he wrote via Instagram on February 24. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Nearly two years after Nick Cordero’s death from COVID-19 complications, his widow tested positive for the virus. “Unfortunately I tested positive for COVID and will be missing some days at work until my quarantine is over,” the Talk cohost wrote via Instagram on February 24, noting her absence from the CBS talk show. "I am feeling completely normal now and feel very grateful for that. I am vaccinated and boosted which is very much putting me at ease. I recently got back from a trip to Mexico where I tested negative before I left and before I flew home so this was [a] surprise this morning. This is the first time I’ve tested positive since the pandemic.” Cliff Lipson/CBS  Bieber's manager, Scooter Braun, confirmed that the "Sorry" singer had tested positive for COVID-19 in February 2022, just two days after his long-delayed Justice World Tour (originally set for March 2020) launched in San Diego. The Las Vegas date was postponed to June. "Rest up Justin. Excited to see you back doing what you love. The first show was incredible," Braun wrote via Instagram. Matt Baron/Shutterstock  The British monarch tested positive for the coronavirus on February 20, experiencing "mild cold-like symptoms," per a Buckingham Palace statement. While Elizabeth expected "to continue light duties at Windsor over the coming week, she will continue to receive medical attention and follow guidelines.” Shutterstock  BTS' label confirmed on February 15 that the singer, born Kim Taehyung, tested positive for COVID-19 and briefly visited the hospital. "V completed two rounds of COVID-19 vaccinations and is not presenting any extraordinary symptoms other than a mild fever and sore throat. He is currently undergoing treatment at home while waiting for further guidelines from the health care authorities," Big Hit Music said in a statement posted to Weverse. Though the group got together a few days before, they followed strict safety protocols and "none of the BTS members .. are presenting any symptoms, and everyone received negative results from the preemptive self-tests." KIM HEE-CHUL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock  The Duchess of Cornwall tested positive days after the palace confirmed her husband, Prince Charles, was battling the virus for a second time. Chris Jackson/WPA Pool/Shutterstock  One week after breaking his arm in a bike accident in February 2022, Cowell tested positive for COVID-19. The result means that he was unable to attend a taping of Britain's Got Talent on February 19. It is unclear how long he will be away from the reality show. AFF-USA/Shutterstock  BTS’ record label confirmed on January 31 that Jimin tested positive for COVID-19. The company revealed that the band member had sudden abdominal pain and a mild sore throat the day before, and he was diagnosed with the virus after going to the emergency room. He also underwent surgery for acute appendicitis on January 31. Seokyong Lee/Penta Press/Shutterstock  The former One Direction member had to reschedule his virtual concert after he tested positive. Payne announced via Twitter on January 26 that his Here's to the Future show would be rescheduled for Valentine's Day weekend. James Veysey/Shutterstock  The "Rocketman" singer tested positive in January, forcing him to once again reschedule **HIS tour dates. The American Airlines Center in Dallas announced the news in a statement on its website. “It is with great regret that the Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour dates in Dallas set for Tuesday, January 25 and Wednesday, January 26 must be postponed due to Elton recently testing positive for COVID-19," the venue said. "Fortunately, Elton is fully vaccinated and boosted, and is experiencing only mild symptoms.” Derick Hingle/AP/Shutterstock  “Well, I am [BTS] ARMY. I don’t even realize how much I was ARMY until this happened,” the Emily in Paris star revealed during a January 2022 appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, while discussing her “Dynamite” cover on the Netflix show. "I said to Lily Collins, who is the best, most supportive person on set ever, I was like, ‘If BTS were ever to see this in an alternate universe, I would want to make them as proud as they have made me as a Korean and as an artist.’” Park then gushed that it felt like a total dream when several of the K-pop group’s members reposted her number: “The whole rest of the day, after they posted that, I couldn’t think, I couldn’t talk, I couldn’t get up. And I was like, is this what your body feels like when you go into shock? My sinuses, my head… I’ve never had this experience before. I’ve never been a fangirl to this extent. I woke up the next day and I had to take a COVID test for something. And I took a COVID test and I had Omicron, which is why I was in such a fog. I didn’t think it was COVID because I really thought I had gone into shock.” ABC/Randy Holmes  The Good Morning America co-anchor revealed on January 20 that she was fighting a “mild” battle of COVID. "Appreciate the concern about my absence this week on @GMA,” Roberts tweeted. “Unfortunately I tested positive for Covid. … I’m doing well. Looking forward to returning as soon as I can. #ThankfulThursday #HappyFridayEve ..” MediaPunch/Shutterstock  The GMA personality announced her diagnosis on the same day as Roberts. Kristina Bumphrey/StarPix/Shutterstock  The Jane the Virgin alum confirmed on January 18 that he and his family — including wife Emily Baldoni and their two kids, daughter Maiya and son Maxwell — tested positive for coronavirus. "Well.. we sure didn't have our kids getting the flu and then all of us getting Covid in the first three weeks of 2022 on our bingo cards but hey, at least it's all up from here!" he wrote via Instagram. "It's been a rough three weeks but we're in good spirits. Sending everyone love!" Courtesy of Justin Baldoni/Instagram  The actress revealed on January 16 that she “just got over” a “mild” case of COVID-19. “When I tested positive I called my doctor in a panic and he broke it down for me. Masks. If you’re both masked and avoid face to face contact, that can keep the virus from spreading,” she wrote via Instagram. “Honestly the worst was not being able to hug or even make close eye contact with my son who has spent 1/5 of his life now upended from this pandemic. Kids, and all of us, have been living in fear of this thing for 2 years. And now mom has it!! And he might get it! So frightening.” John Salangsang/Shutterstock  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  “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 |
| From Movie Star to Girl Dad: Bruce Willis Through the Years Posted: 30 Mar 2022 11:30 AM PDT On and off screen, Bruce Willis has a lengthy list of accomplishments to be proud of. The actor rose to fame as David Addison Jr. on Moonlighting, which aired for five seasons from 1985 to 1989. During the show's successful run, Willis married Demi Moore and welcomed three daughters — Rumer Willis, Scout Willis and Tallulah Willis— with the Ghost actress. The pair announced their split in 1998 but had a good coparenting relationship. "I still love Demi. We're very close," he explained to Rolling Stone in 2000, the same year they finalized their divorce. "We have three children whom we will continue to raise together, and we're probably as close now as we ever were. We realize we have a lifelong commitment to our kids. Our friendship continues. The institution has been set aside … It's difficult to live your life and marriage under a magnifying glass, which is what happens to movie star couples." While Bruce has more than 100 IMDb credits, he may be most known for his role as John McClane in the Die Hard franchise. The first film hit theaters in 1998, and he returned for four more movies, wrapping up the series with 2013's A Good Day to Die Hard. "No one ever knows when a film is going to take off. No one could predict this," the Emmy winner told USA Today while promoting the fifth installment. "Did I think at the time that 25 years later I would still be making these films? You should call the president of the United States and ask him what’s going to happen 25 years from now. No one has any idea.” As he continued to appear in movies and guest star on TV shows, Bruce met his second wife, Emma Heming Willis. The pair wed in 2009 and welcomed two daughters: Mabel and Evelyn. "When we first met, I was surprised at how charming and how funny he was and extremely handsome," she recalled in a 2016 episode of People's List. "That was my first thought of you." He gushed at the time, "I was already in love with her." Moore proved to still be a big part of Bruce's life when she attended her ex's wedding. In 2015, Rumer opened up about her parents' dynamic. "I'm so thankful and grateful that my parents made such an effort at that time," the 90210 actress told Larry King. "They always made an effort to do all of the family events still together and made such an effort to still have our family be as one unit, as opposed to two separate things, which I think really made an impact." News broke in March 2022 that Bruce was "stepping back" from his career after he was diagnosed with aphasia. "To Bruce's amazing supporters, as a family we wanted to share that our beloved Bruce has been experiencing some health issues and has recently been diagnosed with aphasia, which is impacting his cognitive abilities," read a joint statement, signed by Heming Willis, Moore and their respective daughters. "We are moving through this as a strong family unit, and wanted to bring his fans in because we know how much he means to you, as you do to him." Scroll through for a look at some of Bruce's career and life highlights:  Bruce scored his first Primetime Emmy Awards nomination for Moonlighting in 1986. He took home the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series — and the Golden Globe for Best Television Actor – Musical/Comedy Series — the following year. Moviestore/Shutterstock  Bruce and Moore exchanged vows in 1987. Adam Scull/photolink.net/mediapunch/Shutterstock  The first Die Hard film hit theaters. Moviestore/Shutterstock  The actress gave birth to their eldest daughter on August 16, 1988. Charles Sykes/Shutterstock  He became a dad for the second time when Moore welcomed daughter Scout on July 20, 1991. Patrick Rideaux/Shutterstock  Bruce starred in Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction alongside Uma Thurman. Linda R Chen/Miramax/Buena Vista/Kobal/Shutterstock  Moore gave birth to daughter Tallulah on February 3, 1994. Bei/Shutterstock  The former couple announced their separation after 11 years of marriage. Their divorce was finalized two years later. Chris Pizzello/AP/Shutterstock  Bruce played Dr. Malcolm Crowe in The Sixth Sense, which crushed the box office and impressed critics. Hollywood Pictures/Kobal/Shutterstock  After appearing as the dad of Ross Gellar’s girlfriend Elizabeth — and a love interest for Jennifer Aniston’s Rachel Green — Bruce won an Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series at the 2000 Emmys. Stewart Cook/Shutterstock  As his career continued, Bruce was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Picture Perfect/Shutterstock  The Sin City star married Heming Willis in Turks and Caicos in March 2009. Marion Curtis/Starpix/Shutterstock  Bruce welcomed his first daughter with the model, Mabel Ray, on April 1, 2012. Paul Zimmerman/Shutterstock  The couple completed their family with daughter Evelyn Penn on May 5, 2014. “I can’t imagine having five boys. I can’t imagine having one boy,” he joked in a 2016 interview. “I think eating food and playing with my kids is my job these days. I forget that I have a job from time to time. It’s much more fun to hang out with the kids.” Courtesy of Emma Heming Willis/Instagram  Bruce, who released three albums throughout his career, made his Broadway debut in a stage version of Stephen King’s novel Misery. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  After consistently working since the start of his career, Bruce was forced to take a break as Hollywood (and the rest of the world) shut down due to the COVID-19 crisis. The Moonrise Kingdom actor quarantined with Moore and their three adult daughters in Idaho before Heming Willis and his youngest daughters joined. Courtesy of Tallulah Belle Willis/Instagram  Bruce had nine projects in post-production when news of his aphasia diagnosis broke in March 2022. Gregory Pace/Shutterstock |
| Inside 'Below Deck Med' Star Hannah Ferrier's Beach Wedding to Josh Roberts Posted: 30 Mar 2022 11:22 AM PDT Happily ever after! After exchanging vows, Below Deck Mediterranean‘s Hannah Ferrier offered a glimpse at her wedding and honeymoon with longtime love Josh Roberts. “What a day. What a man Ferrier originally opened up about her romance with Roberts during season 5 of the hit Bravo series. "This is definitely the first relationship that I actually see some longevity and potentially getting married and making babies and having a family," she said in 2020. Ahead of her big day, Ferrier gushed about about the bond she developed with Roberts as soon as they met. “We had a glass of wine and then we went for dinner the next night and then we caught up for drinks after the races the night after that,” she told E! News earlier this month. “And then we just spent, like, seven days seeing each other for something each day.” The chief stew, who appeared on Below Deck Med since it premiered in 2016, ended up returning to be with Roberts midway through the season. Ferrier was fired by Captain Sandy Yawn after her roommate Malia White reported her for having Valium and a CBD vape pen in the cabin. Ahead of the season 5 premiere, the Australia native took to social media to announce that she was expecting her first child. The couple welcomed their daughter, Ava, later that year. "Madam has arrived!" Ferrier captioned a series of photos with her newborn in November 2020, one month after her arrival. "Josh and I are so happy to welcome to the world our little girl, Ava Grace Roberts." At the time, the Bravo personality noted that she was also celebrating a special milestone with Roberts. "2 year anniversary with my gorgeous man," the "Dear Diary" podcast host wrote via Instagram that same month. "Words can't express how much I am looking forward to this next chapter One month after the pair became parents, Roberts popped the question to Ferrier. “And then there were three…and a ring After fans watched Ferrier’s shocking exit, the reality star revealed that her former boss tried to reach out amid her exciting personal news. “She sent me a message when I announced my pregnancy and asked for an address to send something and I didn’t respond to it,” Ferrier exclusively told Us Weekly in May 2021. “I sometimes feel with her … that she’s not honest with herself. Like she says, like, ‘Oh, it wasn’t personal,’ like, the firing. I was like, ‘It’s kind of funny because Kat [Held] had prescription meds that Captain Lee had found out about and she didn’t get fired.’ There wasn’t a need to fire me for that. It was a hundred percent personal, but I guess whatever helps you sleep at night.” Hannah noted that her decision to walk away from yachting gave her more freedom to talk about her issues, adding, “I think sometimes people get confused because I’ve felt this way and thought this way for many, many years, but the only reason I can kind of talk about it now is because I know that I’ll never work with her again.” Sandy, for her part, explained that the firing was out of her hands while reflecting on her former coworker’s next chapter. “Hannah, she’s got her dream. She’s living her dream. She wanted a baby. Sometimes in my past, I have done things that I wasn’t aware of subconsciously because I wanted out,” the captain told Us in September 2021. “But my behavior was the way out because I didn’t know how to get out. I kind of feel, like, maybe that was some of her. But I wish her the best.” Scroll down for photos from Ferrier and Roberts’ wedding day:  After tying the knot in a Velani gown, Ferrier later switched into a casual skirt and floral blouse combo for the reception. Courtesy of Hannah Ferrier/Instagram  The Australia native captured her husband's reaction to her on their big day. Roberts, for his part, wore a kilt to honor his Scottish roots. Courtesy of Hannah Ferrier/Instagram  Ferrier and Roberts, whose 16-month-old daughter was a flower girl during the nuptials, traveled to Samui Island in Thailand for their honeymoon. Courtesy of Hannah Ferrier/Instagram  The reality star documented the pair's peaceful time at a private resort. Courtesy of Hannah Ferrier/Instagram |
| Has Will Smith Reached Out to Chris Rock Privately After Oscars? Posted: 30 Mar 2022 11:00 AM PDT Will Smith may have publicly apologized for his behavior at the 2022 Oscars, but Chris Rock hasn’t heard from him privately. Us Weekly has exclusively learned from multiple sources that Smith, 53, has not personally reached out to the Grown Ups actor, 57, following the Sunday, March 27, awards show. Smith’s only message about the incident was the one he posted on social media, per the insiders. (Reps did not respond when Us reached out for comment.) “Chris is focusing on his tour,” a source says of the comedian, who landed in Boston for a stand-up show on Wednesday, March 30. “He’s moving on and is looking forward to his upcoming gigs.” During the 94th annual Academy Awards, the I Am Legend actor had a heated response to a joke that Rock made about Jada Pinkett Smith‘s shaved head. The Gotham actress, 50, rolled her eyes at the remark about her joining a potential G.I. Jane sequel — and her husband took matters into his own hands. “Keep my wife’s name out of your f–king mouth,” Smith shouted as he returned to his seat after approaching Rock and slapping him across the face. Some viewers questioned whether the moment was scripted, and Smith later returned to the stage to accept the trophy for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in King Richard. Comparing himself to Richard Williams, whom he portrayed in the biopic, the Philadelphia native said, “Love will make you do crazy things.” One day after the ceremony, the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air alum took to Instagram to address the altercation. “Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive,” Smith wrote on Monday, March 28. “My behavior at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable.” The Gemini Man actor said he “reacted emotionally” to the slight about the Red Table Talk host, who has suffered hair loss due to alopecia. He went on to apologize to the Saturday Night Live alum directly. “I would like to publicly apologize to you, Chris. I was out of line and I was wrong. I am embarrassed and my actions were not indicative of the man I want to be,” Smith continued. “There is no place for violence in a world of love and kindness. I would also like to apologize to The Academy, the producers of the show, all the attendees and everyone watching around the world.” Rock has not yet commented on the situation, but Us previously confirmed that he did not file a report with the Los Angeles Police Department. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, meanwhile, announced on Monday that they were taking action amid the fallout. “The Academy condemns the actions of Mr. Smith at last night’s show,” read an official statement, per Variety. “We have officially started a formal review around the incident and will explore further action and consequences in accordance with our Bylaws, Standards of Conduct and California law.” With reporting by Diana Cooper |
| Oscars Host Wanda Sykes: It Was 'Gross' Will Smith Accepted Trophy Post-Slap Posted: 30 Mar 2022 10:49 AM PDT Reliving Sunday's drama. Wanda Sykes, who cohosted the 94th annual Academy Awards, opened up about her perspective on Chris Rock and Will Smith's onstage confrontation. "We [fellow host Regina Hall and I] had finished the bit and I guess I was about to change to get into PJs but then, I was like, 'Oh,' because we had just introduced Chris from our bit," Sykes, 58, recalled during a Wednesday, March 30, appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. "So, I ran to my trailer because I wanted to watch him. I was getting changed and watching him, and then, from the moment that I went from the trailer — because I wanted to be in the house to watch — to the moment I got to the monitor, I just saw Will leaving the stage and everything was quiet." The Monster-in-Law actress, who explained that she was confused at the events she had missed, saw Smith, 53, "start cursing from his seat." She continued: "I was just like, 'What? Is this really happening?' … I just felt so awful for my friend Chris, and it was sickening; it was absolutely sickening. I physically felt ill and I'm still a little traumatized by it." During the Sunday, March 27, ceremony, the 57-year-old Saturday Night Live alum joked that Jada Pinkett Smith would be a perfect fit for a potential G.I. Jane sequel due to her shaved head. The 50-year-old Maryland native — who wed the King Richard star in December 1997 — rolled her eyes at the joke, prompting her husband to walk up on stage and slap Rock. "Keep my wife's name out your f—king mouth," the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air alum yelled at the time. (Smith has since apologized for his actions while Rock has yet to publicly respond.) Following the incident, Smith earned the coveted Lead Actor trophy for his role as Richard Williams in King Richard. "For [the Academy] to let him stay in that room and enjoy the rest of the show and accept his award, I was like, 'How gross is this?' This is just the wrong message," Sykes told Ellen DeGeneres. "[If] you assault someone, you get escorted out of the building and that's it. But for them to let him continue, I thought it was gross." Sykes — who cohosted the ceremony alongside Hall, 51, and Amy Schumer — noted that she wanted to run out on stage after he won, telling the crowd, "Unfortunately, Will couldn't be here tonight." As one of the hosts, the comedian claimed that no one has apologized to her following the incident. "We worked really hard to put that show together," Sykes said. "So, I'm, like, the industry itself, I'm like, 'What the hell is this?'" The Upshaws star added that she saw Rock after the show, noting that he apologized to her, claiming that it was supposed to be "your night.” The Trainwreck actress, 40, was equally shocked by the turn of Sunday's events. "I think we can all agree that the best way to unpack what happened is to stream my series @lifeandbethhulu and see me on tour this fall," Schumer wrote via Instagram on Wednesday. "But for real. Still triggered and traumatized. … I love my friend @chrisrock and believe he handled it like a pro. Stayed up there and gave an Oscar to his friend @questlove and the whole thing was so disturbing. So much pain in @willsmith anyway I'm still in shock and stunned and sad." |
| Meow! Machine Gun Kelly and More Celebs Who Are Obsessed With Cats Posted: 30 Mar 2022 10:33 AM PDT 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 |
| Puppy in the Ton! Bridgerton’s Calam Lynch, More Stars Bring Pets to Set Posted: 30 Mar 2022 10:32 AM PDT 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!  “The untold love story of Bridgerton 2 ,” Lynch, who plays printing assistant Theo Sharpe in season 2, captioned a March 2022 Instagram selfie. Courtesy of Calam Lynch/Instagram  The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel star cuddled up to dog Homer alongside costar Luke Kirby in a March 2022 Instagram snap. Courtesy of Rachel Brosnahan/Instagram  The Riverdale star cuddled up with his Pomeranian on the CW set in February 2022. Courtesy of Camila Mendes/Instagram  “Guess who came to support Lexi lol,” the California native shared a shot of the canine via Instagram in February 2022 while filming scenes from Lexi’s play for season 2 of Euphoria. Courtesy of Zendaya/Instagram  “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 |
| Inside Demi Moore and Bruce Willis' Amicable Post-Split Relationship Posted: 30 Mar 2022 10:27 AM PDT Keeping it cordial! Demi Moore and Bruce Willis have managed to stay close after ending their marriage in 2000 — and their friendly relationship is the definition of coparenting goals. The Die Hard star and Moore tied the knot in 1987 after meeting at the premiere for the buddy cop film Stakeout, which starred Moore’s then-fiancé Emilio Estevez. The Ghost star was previously married to singer Freddy Moore from 1981 to 1985. After their wedding, Willis and Demi welcomed three daughters: Rumer in 1988, Scout in 1991, and Tallulah in 1994. The former couple announced their separation in June 1998 and filed for divorce two years later. When they submitted their paperwork in October 2000, their divorce was finalized the same day. Later that year, Willis admitted that he didn’t know exactly what went wrong in their marriage. “I still love Demi. We’re very close,” the Unbreakable actor explained to Rolling Stone. “We have three children whom we will continue to raise together, and we're probably as close now as we ever were. We realize we have a lifelong commitment to our kids. Our friendship continues. The institution has been set aside … It's difficult to live your life and marriage under a magnifying glass, which is what happens to movie star couples.” While the exes may have experienced their ups and downs during their romantic relationship, their children were impressed with the way they’ve been able to stay a tight-knit family after the split. “I'm so thankful and grateful that my parents made such an effort at that time,” Rumer revealed to Larry King in March 2015 after both her parents had remarried. Bruce exchanged vows with model Emma Heming in March 2009 and Demi was married to Ashton Kutcher from 2005 to 2013. “They always made an effort to do all of the family events still together and made such an effort to still have our family be as one unit, as opposed to two separate things, which I think really made an impact.” Bruce and Demi raised eyebrows in April 2020 when fans discovered that they were quarantined with each other and their daughters amid the global coronavirus outbreak. Tallulah shared a photo of the family posed in matching green pajamas and revealed that they had been staying together “for 27 days taking every precaution” to stay safe and healthy during the crisis. Scroll down to see more of Demi and Bruce’s amicable post-split relationship through the years!  The Sixth Sense star admitted shortly after his divorce from Demi that he still had plenty of love for her in his heart. "We have three children whom we will continue to raise together, and we’re probably as close now as we ever were. We realize we have a lifelong commitment to our kids. Our friendship continues," he told Rolling Stone. Patrick Rideaux/Shutterstock  After both he and his ex-wife had moved onto new loves, Bruce claimed that the two couples had become a close "tribe." Bruce and his wife explained to W magazine in 2009 that they had a "comfortable and fun" relationship with Demi and Kutcher. "It's generated a lot of interest because everyone can understand resentment and envy in the breakup of a marriage, but they don't understand how I can get along with my ex like that," Bruce said at at the time. "Demi and I made a choice to put the kids first, and we're really lucky that it turns out we all have fun together." Alex Berliner/BEI/Shutterstock  Fifteen years after their split, the exes reunited to cheer on their daughter Rumer as she competed on season 20 of Dancing With the Stars. "I wanted people here tonight who love and support me unconditionally and I really felt that," Rumer said of her parents in the audience. "I couldn’t have asked for anything else." Adam Taylor/ABC  Bruce and Demi did everything in their power to give their daughters a positive and nurturing childhood and the hard work they did to keep the family strong was not lost on Rumer. "They always made an effort to do all of the family events still together and made such an effort to still have our family be as one unit, as opposed to two separate things, which I think really made an impact," she told Larry King in March 2015. Carolyn Contino/BEI/Shutterstock  Demi stole the show when she emerged as a surprise guest at her ex's Comedy Central roast in July 2018. "She was hilarious, light-hearted, and having a lot of fun on stage,” S. Mitchell Marketing exec Stefanie Mitchell told Us Weekly at the time. “She ended it with a warm tribute to Bruce, remarking that they were family and how proud she was of him. It was heartwarming ... Bruce was cracking up the entire time and smiled at her with warmness." Michael Buckner/Variety/Shutterstock  When the Twelve Monkeys star renewed his vows with Heming to celebrate their 10th anniversary in March 2019, the couple "wouldn't do it without" Demi there. "She welcomed me into her family like I welcomed her into ours," Heming told Us. "I have so much respect for how Bruce and Demi worked through their divorce to be able to put their children first. I learned so much from that and grew so much from watching that. It was important for her to be there." Dave Allocca/StarPix/Shutterstock; Swan Gallet/WWD/Shutterstock  Bruce and his daughters came together to celebrate the launch of Demi's revealing memoir, Inside Out, in September 2019. Though the book contained some heart-wrenching details about their marriage, Bruce was proud to support his ex's endeavor. Shutterstock(2)  In her emotional memoir, the G.I. Jane actress admitted that she was "very proud" of her divorce from Bruce. "It wasn’t easy at first, but we managed to move the heart of our relationship, the heart of what created our family, into something new that gave the girls a loving, supportive environment with both parents," she wrote. "We felt more connected than we did before the divorce." Shutterstock  The Indecent Proposal star shared a loving tribute to her ex on his 65th birthday in March 2020. "Happy birthday Bruce! Thank you for the three greatest gifts of my life ❤️," Demi captioned an adorable throwback picture of their family. Courtesy of Demi Moore/Instagram  The exes turned heads when it was confirmed that they had been quarantined together for four weeks amid the global coronavirus crisis. Tallulah posted a sweet snapshot of her sisters and her parents in matching PJs in April 2020 and reassured fans that they were "taking every precaution" to stay healthy. Courtesy of Tallulah Belle Willis/Instagram  “Happy Father’s Day, Bruce,” Moore wrote via Instagram in June 2020, alongside a series of photos of the pair’s blended family. “Your kids are so lucky to have you ❤️.” Courtesy Demi Moore/Instagram  “Happy birthday, Bruce! Thankful for our blended family 🤍,” Moore wrote via Instagram in March 2022. Courtesy of Demi Moore/Instagram  In March 2022, Moore, Heming and their respective daughters released a letter announcing Willis' retirement. The Die Hard actor is struggling with aphasia, which affects cognitive abilities. "This is a really challenging time for our family and we are so appreciative of your continued love, compassion and support," the statement read, in part. "We are moving through this as a strong family unit, and wanted to bring his fans in because we know how much he means to you, as you do to him. As Bruce always says, 'Live it up' and together we plan to do just that." Gregory Pace/Shutterstock |
| The Wanted’s Tom Parker Dead at 33 After Brain Tumor Battle Posted: 30 Mar 2022 09:42 AM PDT The Wanted singer Tom Parker has died. He was 33. “It is with the heaviest of hearts that we confirm Tom passed away peacefully earlier today with all of his family by his side,” the singer’s wife, Kelsey Parker, wrote in a statement via Instagram on Wednesday, March 30. “Our hearts are broken, Tom was the centre of our world and we can't imagine life without his infectious smile and energetic presence. We are truly thankful for the outpouring of love and support and ask that we all unite to ensure Tom's light continues to shine for his beautiful children.” The statement concluded: “Thank you to everyone who has supported in his care throughout, he fought until the very end. I'm forever proud of you.” Remaining members of the Wanted also released a statement, writing via the band’s official Instagram account: “Max [George], Jay [McGuinnes], Siva [Kaneswaran], Nathan [Sykes] and the whole Wanted family are devastated by the tragic and premature loss of our bandmate Tom Parker, who passed away peacefully at lunchtime today surrounded by his family and his band mates. Tom was an amazing husband to Kelsey, and father to Aurelia and Bodhi. He was our brother, words can't express the loss and sadness we feel. Always and forever in our hearts.” The “Glad You Came” singer is survived by his wife and their two children: Aurelia, 2, and Bodhi, 16 months. Tom was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an inoperable brain tumor, in the summer of 2020.  “Hey guys, you know that we've both been quiet on social media for a few weeks and it's time to tell you why. There's no easy way to say this but I've sadly been diagnosed with a Brain Tumour and I'm already undergoing treatment,” he wrote via Instagram in October 2020. “We are all absolutely devastated but we are gonna fight this all the way. We don't want your sadness, we just want love and positivity and together we will raise awareness of this terrible disease and look for all available treatment options.” The Celebrity Masterchef alum chronicled his experience battling the disease on social media and in his Channel 4 documentary, Tom Parker: Inside My Head. In January 2021, Tom announced via Instagram that there had been a “significant reduction” in the size of his tumor after undergoing treatment. “I am responding well to treatment,” he wrote at the time. “Every day I'm keeping on the fight to shrink this bastard!” The “All Time Low” performer reunited with the other members of The Wanted in September 2021 for a charity concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London to raise money for cancer research. They released a greatest hits album, Most Wanted, in November of that year and recently concluded a U.K. tour. Ahead of his death, Tom wrote a book about his diagnosis and treatment titled Hope: My Inspirational Journey, which is to hit shelves in July. “My book… is not about dying: It’s a book about living,” he wrote via Instagram on March 21. “It’s a book about finding hope in whatever situation you’re dealt and living your best life no matter what. It will show you how having faith in hope and daring to dream means you can carry on, against all odds.” |
| Bruce Willis Stepping Away From Acting After Aphasia Diagnosis Posted: 30 Mar 2022 09:29 AM PDT Bruce Willis has decided to walk away from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia, his family announced on Wednesday, March 30. "To Bruce's amazing supporters, as a family we wanted to share that our beloved Bruce has been experiencing some health issues and has recently been diagnosed with aphasia, which is impacting his cognitive abilities," his daughter Rumer Willis shared via an Instagram statement, signed by Rumer, her mom, Demi Moore, Bruce's wife, Emma Heming, and Rumer’s sisters, Scout, Tallulah, Mabel and Evelyn. "As a result of this and with much consideration Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him." The Dancing With the Stars alum, 33, noted that this has been a "really challenging time for our family," but they are all very "appreciative of your continued love, compassion and support." She continued: "We are moving through this as a strong family unit, and wanted to bring his fans in because we know how much he means to you, as you do to him." Rumer, who is the eldest child of the Sixth Sense actor, 67, and ex-wife Moore, 59, concluded by sharing the family's new motto. "As Bruce always says, 'Live it up' and together we plan to do just that," she wrote. The Ghost actress, who was married to Bruce from 1987 to 1998, shared the same statement via her social media pages on Wednesday, as did 30-year-old daughter Scout. The exes also share 28-year-old daughter Tallulah. The Die Hard actor's 43-year-old wife Heming, whom he wed in 2009, posted the message about his diagnosis on her own account. The Coco Baba founder — who shares daughters Mabel, 9, and Evelyn, 7, with the Armageddon star — received an outpouring of love from friends and fans alike. "Love and support and humor will get this family through anything!!!" one user commented. "Keep smiling Bruce and enjoy the legacy YOU created Katie Couric sent her well-wishes via Moore's post, writing, "Sending lots of love and healing to you all! Earlier this month, the family celebrated Bruce's birthday with sweet social media tributes, including one from Moore, who gushed over how "thankful" she is for their "blended family." Heming, for her part, shared a video montage from her life with the Emmy winner, captioning the March 19 Instagram post, "I don't just love him, I really really like him A few days later, the couple toasted their marriage on the 13-year anniversary of their wedding. At the time, Heming shared a throwback photo of the lovebirds ugly crying as they listened to touching speeches at the reception. |
| Lamar Says He Wishes He ‘Protected’ Khloe as He Reflects on Will Smith Slap Posted: 30 Mar 2022 09:21 AM PDT Reflecting on the past. After Will Smith slapped Chris Rock for talking about the King Richard star's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, many stars have been outspoken about the controversy. Lamar Odom, for his part, found a connection to his previous marriage to Khloé Kardashian. "He loves his wife. I do not condone violence against anyone," the former Los Angeles Lakers athlete, 42, captioned a Tuesday, March 29, Instagram snap of Smith, 53, and Pinkett Smith, 50, at the Academy Awards on Sunday, March 27. "@willsmith loves @jadapinkettsmith. I was told love covers a multitude of sins." He continued: "I see everyone arguing the merits of this altercation, taking [sides], dragging them both to hell when it all boils down to love. He loves his wife. She was hurting, it is a husband's responsibility to protect his wife. That is what he vowed to God and her, he owes us ZERO explanation as to why he chose to hit @chrisrock, would I have hit him?, NO but he did what a husband is called to do. Protect his wife, from anything and anyone who causes her pain." Odom, who was previously married to the 37-year-old Good American cofounder for four years, hoped to use Smith's actions as a "teaching moment" for his followers. "Had I protected my wife versus mentally, emotionally and spiritually hurting her, I may still be married," the Darkness to Light author claimed. The former NBA star was married to the Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum between 2009 and 2013 before she filed for divorce. Following his 2015 overdose, the reality TV star withdrew her petition amid his recovery. She eventually refiled the documents, which were finalized in December 2016. While Kardashian — who shares daughter True, 3, with ex Tristan Thompson — has since moved on from the twosome’s whirlwind romance, Odom has continued to be candid about their marriage. "Actually, it's really nice to hear [fan support]. It's refreshing. When you marry someone in 30 days, they'll always be connected to you somehow, someway. She'll always have a place in my heart," the Celebrity Big Brother alum exclusively told Us Weekly last month. "When I came out of the coma, she took care of me. I'm talking about a woman that wiped my backside when I couldn't do it myself. So, I'm fond of her for that. She had a lot of dignity and pride as well as I did." The former basketball player is the latest star to speak out about the Oscars incident. During Sunday’s televised ceremony, Rock, 57, made a joke about Pinkett Smith appearing in a G.I. Jane sequel due to her shaved head. While Pinkett Smith — who has been vocal about her battle with alopecia — rolled her eyes at the joke, the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air alum walked up on stage, smacking Rock across the face. "Keep my wife's name out of your f–king mouth," the Will author shouted at the time. Smith has since apologized for his actions while the Grown Ups actor has yet to publicly address the matter. "Let's use this as a teaching moment, let's learn to set boundaries, let's learn to be humble, let's learn to embrace and forgive each other in the midst of our trials and tribulations versus sitting on a throne of [judgment]," Odom concluded his social media upload. "Last I checked we (the peanut gallery |
| Celebrity Couples Who Have Pranked Each Other: Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, More Posted: 30 Mar 2022 09:21 AM PDT Gotcha! For some celebrity couples, silly pranks are a lifestyle. Whether it’s April Fools’ Day or not, they love to show their love by joking around with each other. In 2017, Game of Thrones actor Kit Harington pulled one of the most epic pranks on his wife, Rose Leslie, whom he met while filming the HBO show. Harington shared a clip of the April Fools’ Day prank on The Jonathan Ross show, filming his unsuspecting wife opening the refrigerator to grab a pitcher of water. A moment later, she ran from fridge screaming, falling to the floor to catch her breath. In the refrigerator was what appeared to be a severed head in Harington’s likeness. "She pretty much told me if I ever did it again, that would be it. And I think that's marriage included," the London native said. Other celebrity couples are known to document their pranks on social media, such as Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively. Reynolds is known for his sense of humor, but the Gossip Girl alum has often excelled at one-upping her husband. The wisecracking lovebirds, who married in 2012, are often publicly joking with each other. In 2016, The Adam Project actor wished his wife a happy 29th birthday with a hilarious tweet: “Just want to wish Billy Ray Cyrus the most special, magical birthday ever. I love you with all my heart. Also, Happy Birthday to my wife.” In 2021, Lively got her husband back by posting a photo on her Instagram Story sitting between him and Gigi Hadid for the supermodel’s birthday. “Happy birthday @gigihadid,” she wrote. “I think you and I make a much better couple.” Scroll down to see other celebrity couples who love to prank each other!  When Hailey's 22nd birthday fell on Thanksgiving day in 2018, Justin made it a celebration to remember. He lovingly smashed a cake in his new wife's face, though the supermodel soon took her revenge by giving the Peaches singer a messy kiss. Luckily, Justin also had another cake prepared to properly celebrate after cleaning up. Lynne Sladky/AP/Shutterstock  In 2015, Smith posted a photo of his wife on Facebook with a Popsicle stick tucked into her bra stap on her left shoulderblade. "I got board and put a Popsicle stick under Jada's strap," he wrote, making a fun pun in his caption. "I wonder how long before she notices." He updated fans a couple of hours later when she finally did. Jim Ruymen/UPI/Shutterstock |
| 'Sopranos' Alum Paul Herman Dies on His 76th Birthday Posted: 30 Mar 2022 09:10 AM PDT Always in our hearts. Hollywood mourned the loss of icons such as Betty White and John Madden in the final days of 2021 — and unfortunately, 2022 also came with celebrity deaths that have fans reeling. The sports world lost a football great in Dan Reeves who passed away on January 1. The 77-year-old Georgia native appeared in nine Super Bowls during his career — winning once as a player and once as an assistant coach. As one of the winningest coaches in the league's history, his loss was felt near and far. "The football world lost a heckuva coach and man today in Dan Reeves," former Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway said in a statement on January 1. "Dan was a winner and I owe a lot to him. My heart goes out to Pam and the entire Reeves family." One day later, the Christian music industry lost a beloved musician Jay Weaver. His former Big Daddy Weave bandmate and brother, Mike Weaver, confirmed his passing following COVID-19 complications. Jay was 42. "Thank you so much for all your prayers for my brother," Mike said in a statement on January 2, after Jay was hospitalized with the virus a few days prior. "You have walked with him through a huge fight, and I'm so sorry to bring this news but I'm also excited to celebrate where he is right now. My brother Jay went to be with Jesus just a couple hours ago due to complications due to COVID-19 on top of everything else that he already had going on." He continued: “The Lord used [Jay] in such a might way out on the road for so many years … I believe even though COVID may have taken his last breath, Jesus was right there to catch him. My heart’s broke for my family, but we all just really wanted to thank you for walking with us through so much for so long.” On January 5, the Korean film world mourned the death of a young star in Kim Mi-soo, who passed away at age 29. "Kim suddenly left us on January 5," the late performer's agency, Landscape Entertainment, said in a statement translated by the publication Korea JoongAng Daily. "The bereaved are deep in their sorrow at the sudden sadness. Please refrain from reporting false rumors or speculation so that the family can mourn in peace." Scroll down to see Us' tribute to the celebrities who died in 2022:  The Foo Fighters drummer died at age 50. "The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor Hawkins," the band wrote in a March 25 Twitter statement. "His musical spirit and infectious laughter will live on with all of us forever. Our hearts go out to his wife, children and family, and we ask that their privacy be treated with the utmost respect in this unimaginably difficult time.” Ibl/Shutterstock  The Oscar winner died on March 13 at age 71, his son Will Hurt announced. “It is with great sadness that the Hurt family mourns the passing of William Hurt, beloved father and Oscar winning actor, on March 13, 2022, one week before his 72nd birthday. He died peacefully, among family, of natural causes," the actor's son, 31, shared on Sunday, according to Deadline. "The family requests privacy at this time.” Rich Fury/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Braxton Family Values alum died after a private esophageal cancer battle, her family announced on March 12. “It is with the utmost regret that we inform you of the passing of our sister, Traci,” sister Toni Braxton wrote via Facebook at the time. “Needless to say, she was a bright light, a wonderful daughter, an amazing sister, a loving mother, wife, grandmother and a respected performer. We will miss her dearly.” Faye Sadou/AdMedia Newscom/MEGA  The actor, who played Fix-It Shop owner Luis Rodriguez on Sesame Street for 45 years, died on March 10 following a battle with cancer. He was 81. “A beloved member of the Sesame family for over 50 years, his warmth and humor invited children to share a friendship that has echoed through generations,” Sesame Workshop said in a statement. “At the forefront of representation, Emilio proudly laid claim to the ‘record for the longest-running role for a Mexican-American in a TV series.’ We are so grateful he shared his talents with us and with the world.” Ctw/Jim Henson Prod/Kobal/Shutterstock  The actor, best known for starring alongside Robin Williams in Mork & Mindy, was confirmed dead at 94 on March 9. In addition to the beloved '70s sitcom, Janis played the recurring character Albert on Frasier and had a memorable role in 1992's The Cable Guy. He is survived by his son Christopher, daughter Carin and brother Carroll. Jim Smeal/BEI/Shutterstock  The singer's father, Matthew Schofield, confirmed that she passed away on March 3. "This weekend we lost the fight for my daughter's life against depression, trauma, PTSD and drug addiction that we have been fighting since we got her back from America through emergency repatriation DFAT but broken," he wrote on Facebook about the media personality, whose real name was Winona Brooks. He explained that the Australia native, "fought hard against her demons as we all did side by side next to her and picking up the broken pieces over and over again, but she could not fight any more and we lost her." Courtesy Lil Bo Weep/Instagram  The Dharma & Greg alum died on March 4. He was 88. Ryan's stepdaughter, Denise Freed, told The Hollywood Reporter that his cause of death was congestive heart failure. After serving in the Navy, the Cincinnati-born performer started his career in Hollywood in 1958 with Thunder Road and went on to appear on the TV show Dark Shadows as well as movies like the Clint Eastwood's 1973 western High Plains Drifter and the original 1987 Lethal Weapon movie. Ryan detailed his 30-year struggle as an alcoholic and the following 30 years of sobriety in his autobiography, Fall of a Sparrow. 20th Century Fox Tv/Abc Tv/Kobal/Shutterstock  The Game of Thrones alum died on March 2 at age 68, his agent, Amanda Fitzalan Howard, confirmed to Deadline. The veteran theater actor appeared on a Scottish soap opera, Take the High Road, for more than 20 years and he played Rickard Karstark in the second and third seasons of HBO's GoT. Howard called Stahl "an actor of remarkable skill and a stalwart of Scottish theatre." She continued in her statement, "He died on the [Scottish] Isle of Lewis on March 2, 2022, and is survived by his wife, Jane Paton." Alastair Muir/Shutterstock  The actor died at his home in Mar Vista, California on Friday, March 4. He was 81. Disney confirmed Considine's death. The actor found success in the 1950s as Spin Evans in The Adventures of Spin and Marty — a serial from the original Mickey Mouse Club. He also appeared in Hardy Boys serials as well as the 1959 Disney classic movie, The Shaggy Dog. In the 1960s, he spent five years on the comedy My Three Sons. He is survived by son Christopher, brother John, wife Willett, sister Erin, and grandchildren Ethan and Tyler. Kathy Hutchins/Hutchins Photo/Newscom/Mega  The Good Times alum died March 2 at age 84, his daughter, actress Sharon Brown, announced via Instagram. "Our family is devastated. Devastated. Devastated. Beyond heartbroken," Sharon wrote. "Barely able to breathe. We respectfully ask for privacy at this time because we need a minute to process the unthinkable. To articulate the depths of profound sadness.This is my mom’s husband for sixty one years, mine and JJ’s dad, Elijah and Levi’s Pop Pop, older brother to George and brother in law to Pat and extended family to Chris, Hihat, Damian and Derell. It’s too terrible. It will never not be. It’s a shock. He was literally snatched out of our lives. It’s not real for us yet. So there will be more to say but not now. Dad was the absolute best. We love him so very much." In addition to playing superintendent Nathan Bookman on the classic 1970s sitcom Good Times, the Broadway veteran also appeared on The Jeffersons and Martin. YouTube  The actor, who portrayed Tran on Fox's New Girl, passed away on February 26 at age 95. Days later, Jake Johnson (a.k.a. Nick Miller) paid homage to his character's silent confidant. "RIP. So much fun to work with. He gave so much with literally no lines. I loved when he was on set. I was always expecting to somehow work with him again. Condolences to his family/friends," Johnson wrote via Instagram on February 28. Lamorne Morris, who played Winston Bishop on the sitcom, penned a social media tribute of his own, writing, "This man lived a lot of life, keep his friends and family in y'all thoughts and prayers." MEGA  The M*A*S*H actress died on February 24 at the age of 84. The late star’s son, Jack Krane, confirmed her passing to The Hollywood Reporter, saying Kellerman died at an assisted care facility after battling dementia.The California native was best known for her role as the original U.S. Army major Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan in the 1970 film M*A*S*H. She earned an Oscar nomination for the role at the 1971 awards show. The comedy was later turned into a TV series starring Loretta Swit as the same fiery character. Eric Charbonneau/Shutterstock  The British YouTube star died at the age of 31, the BBC reported on February 20. Edwards was an ambassador for The Prince's Trust and founded SBTV — a music platform that helped launch the careers of Ed Sheeran, Jessie J and more — in 2006. Nils Jorgensen/Shutterstock  The Chicago Justice alum was found dead at 43 in Los Angeles. The LAPD confirmed her death on February 18, days after she was reported missing by her family and friends. Courtesy of Lindsey Pearlman/YouTube  The filmmaker, best known for directing the original 1984 Ghostbusters and its 1989 sequel, died in his sleep in California on February 12. "Our family is grieving the unexpected loss of a husband, father, and grandfather who taught us to always seek the magic in life," his family told the Associated Press. "We take comfort that his work as a filmmaker brought laughter and happiness to countless others around the world. While we mourn privately, we hope those who knew him through his films will remember him always." Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The actor, who played a zombie on The Walking Dead, was found dead in Stockbridge, Georgia, on January 26. "Moses was loved by so many, and loved his friends, family and his fans," his manager said in a statement. ”He will be missed by so many, he was the light of your day when you were around him. He was always happy and excited about life. … Everyone is still in shock and still trying to process what is happening." Moseley’s death is under investigation. Courtesy of Moses J Moseley/Instagram  The actor died in January 2022 in Warwick, New York, his rep told Variety. He was 95.The Vermont native was famous for starring opposite Debbie Reynolds in the 1950 movie Two Weeks With Love. He worked with Judy Garland and Gene Kelly that year in Summer Stock. Shutterstock  The 2019 Miss USA winner died by apparent suicide on January 30 in New York City. She was 30 years old. KCR/Shutterstock  The Law & Order: Special Victims Unit actress died at age 73 "after a hard fought battle with lung cancer," her agent told USA Today on January 26. Orange Is the New Black fans will remember her as Piper's mother-in-law. She also appeared in Lizzie McGuire, Seinfeld and dozens of other projects. She was last on the big screen in the 2021 Sopranos prequel movie, The Many Saints of Newark. Courtesy of Kathryn Kates/Instagram  The original Charlie Brown voice actor died by suicide at age 65, his family confirmed to San Diego's Fox 5 on January 26. Robbins started voicing the Peanuts character in 1963's A Boy Named Charlie Brown in 1963 and went on to star in several iconic specials, including A Charlie Brown Christmas and It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. He also appeared on classics such as Get Smart and The Munsters. The actor was open about his struggles with mental illness after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder. In 2019, he finished a four-year stint in prison after being convicted for making threats against several people and told Fox 5 that he wished he "had gotten treatment earlier by professionals." YouTube  The character actor, best known for his appearances in Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Curb Your Enthusiasm, died of COVID-19 complications on January 22, according to Deadline. Netflix  The Emmy award-winning comedian died at a Las Vegas hospital on January 21 amid a battle with Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, a version of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Anderson was 68. Paul A Hebert/SIPA/Shutterstock  The "I'd Do Anything For Love" crooner's death was confirmed on January 21. He was 74. “Our hearts are broken to announce that the incomparable Meat Loaf passed away tonight surrounded by his wife Deborah, daughters Pearl and Amanda and close friends,” a statement on his official Facebook page read. “His amazing career spanned 6 decades that saw him sell over 100 Million albums worldwide and star in over 65 movies, including Fight Club, Focus, Rocky Horror Picture Show” and Wayne’s World. 'Bat Out of Hell’ remains one of the top 10 selling albums of all time. We know how much he meant to so many of you and we truly appreciate all of the love and support as we move through this time of grief in losing such an inspiring artist and beautiful man. … From his heart to your souls…don’t ever stop rocking!” Sergio Dionisio/EPA/Shutterstock  The Bachelorette alum’s family friend announced his death via Twitter on January 12. Arlis, who competed on Kaitlyn Bristowe’s season in 2015, was 34. ABC/YouTube  The Ronettes singer, known for hits “Be My Baby,” “Baby I Love You” and “Walking in the Rain,” died on January 12 after a battle with cancer. She was 78. Spector’s family confirmed the news in a statement: “Ronnie lived her life with a twinkle in her eye, a spunky attitude, a wicked sense of humor and a smile on her face. She was filled with love and gratitude.” Larry Marano/Shutterstock  The Full House actor died on January 9 in Orlando, Florida. He was found in his hotel room one day after performing a stand-up comedy set. Picture Perfect/Shutterstock  The Hollywood legend, who became the first Black man to win the Oscar for best actor in the 1960s, died at the age of 94 in January. Picture Perfect/Shutterstock  The Oscar-nominated director — known for his films The Last Picture Show, Paper Moon and What's Up, Doc? — died on January 6 of complications from Parkinson's disease. He was 82. Kristina Bumphrey/Starpix/Shutterstock  The South Korea native died on January 5 at the age of 29, her agency, Landscape, said in a statement. The actress was best known for her recent appearance on Snowdrop and Netflix’s Hellbound. Seokyong Lee/Penta Press/Shutterstock  The bassist and vocalist for the Christian rock band Big Daddy Weave passed away on January 2 following complications related to COVID-19. The 42-year-old musician was hospitalized a few days prior to his death. Rick Diamond/Shutterstock  The Comic Book Men star died at age 62, his brother, John Bruce, confirmed on January 1. "I'm very sad to announce the passing of my brother (Robert K Bruce),” John wrote via Twitter. “He was the original pop culturist and a key contributor to the series Comic Book Men! He was a bright, inspiring and humble man!" NJ.com later reported that Robert was found dead in a New Jersey storage facility that he called home. While foul play is not suspected, the outlet revealed that there is an investigation underway. Courtesy of Robert Bruce/Instagram  The Mack star died on January 1 at the age of 88. Julien was best known as the pioneer of the blaxploitation film genre, having written and produced Thomasine & Bushrod and Cleopatra Jones. He also appeared in The Black Klansman, Getting Straight, Uptight and How to Be a Player. Cinerama/Kobal/Shutterstock  The former NFL coach and player died at his home in Atlanta on January 1. He was 77. Reeves appeared in nine Super Bowls as a player, assistant coach and head coach throughout his career. He won Super Bowl VI as a player for the Dallas Cowboys and took home the Super Bowl XII trophy as an assistant coach for the same team. Jack Dempsey/AP/Shutterstock |
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