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- Oscars Producer: LAPD Was 'Prepared' to Arrest Will for Slapping Chris Rock
- Celebrity Splits of 2022: Stars Who Broke Up This Year
- Tiger King’s Joe Exotic Officially Files for Divorce From Dillon Passage
- Britney Spears Claims Lynne Is 'Worse' Than the Mom in 'Crossroads'
- Jessie J Calls Out ‘Wild’ Body-Shamers After Being Asked If She's Pregnant
- Relive Meghan King and Cuffe Owens' Whirlwind Relationship
- Meghan King: Cuffe Owens Relationship ‘Felt Like an Arranged Marriage’
- His 'Love Song'! Elton John and David Furnish Through the Years
- Amanda Bynes Through the Years: Photos
- Razzies Rescind Bruce Willis Award Following Backlash: 'Not Appropriate'
- Love Is Blind's Shake Plans Miami Move: I'm 'Taking a Break' From Vet Job
- Stars Defending Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson Amid Kanye West Drama
- Everything Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly Had Said About Their 'Soul' Love
- Every Time Celebs Weighed In on Jada and Will's Most Talked About Moments
- Watch a Breakdown of Will Smith and Chris Rock's History Before the Oscars
- Celebrity Engagements of 2022: Stars Who Got Engaged This Year
- She Said Yes! Bringing Up Bates' Trace Is Engaged to GF Lydia Romeike
- Daniel Radcliffe: I’m ‘Bored’ of Hearing Opinions About Will Smith's Slap
- More Than a Work Wife! Blake Shelton Recalls Meeting Gwen on 'The Voice'
- Chris Pine Blames His New iPhone for Knowing 'Everything' About Kim and Pete
| Oscars Producer: LAPD Was 'Prepared' to Arrest Will for Slapping Chris Rock Posted: 31 Mar 2022 05:09 PM PDT An unexpected bump. Will Packer, who produced the 2022 Oscars, is opening up about what went down behind the scenes after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock. A clip from Packer’s Friday, April 1, Good Morning America interview aired as part of ABC World News Tonight on Thursday, March 31, during which he claimed that authorities were at the ready after Smith, 53, rushed the Dolby Theatre stage. “They were saying, ‘This is battery.’ That was the word they used in that moment,” Packer alleged. “They said, ‘We will go get him. We are prepared. We will go get him right now. You can press charges. We can arrest him.'” However, Packer claimed that Rock, 57, put a stop to the chaos. “They were laying out the options, and as they were talking, Chris … was being very dismissive of those options,” the producer recalled. “He was like, ‘No, I'm fine.’ … Even to the point where I said, 'Rock, let them finish.’ The LAPD officers finish laying out what his options were. And they said, 'Would you like us to take any action?’ And he said, ‘No.'” Packer previously poked fun at the shocking moment, tweeting after the Sunday, March 27, awards show, “Welp… I said it wouldn’t be boring #Oscars.” He went on to describe the altercation as “a very painful moment” for him “on many levels.” Smith stunned everyone in attendance at the Academy Awards on Sunday when he got up out of his seat in response to a joke Rock made about Jada Pinkett Smith‘s shaved head. (The Red Table Talk host, 50, has alopecia.) “Keep my wife’s name out your f–king mouth,” the I Am Legend actor shouted when he returned after slapping Rock across the face. Us Weekly previously confirmed that Rock declined to file an official report with the Los Angeles Police Department. Multiple sources later informed Us that Smith has not privately reached out to the comedian to address the incident. However, the King Richard star — who won the Oscar for best actor on Sunday night — did take to social media to publicly apologize to Rock. “Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive,” he wrote via Instagram on Monday, March 28. “My behavior at last night's Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable. Jokes at my expense are a part of the job, but a joke about Jada’s medical condition was too much for me to bear and I reacted emotionally.” Smith called himself a “work in progress,” going on to directly name Rock in his statement. “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. 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.” The Everybody Hates Chris alum, for his part, broke his silence on the Oscars drama during a comedy show at the Wilbur Theater in Boston. “I haven’t talked to anyone despite what you may have heard,” he reportedly told the audience on Wednesday, March 30, adding that he was “still processing what happened.” Rock put on “a great show,” an eyewitness exclusively told Us. “[The audience] laughed a lot and it really cut the tension.” |
| Celebrity Splits of 2022: Stars Who Broke Up This Year Posted: 31 Mar 2022 05:08 PM PDT Calling it quits. It happens all the time, but the world never gets used to seeing celebrity couples break up. Chanel Iman and Sterling Shepard were among the stars who made headlines for their splits in 2022. Us Weekly exclusively revealed in January that the model and the NFL star were "getting divorced," though they were "going to try and remain civil and friendly towards each other." Divorce documents obtained by Us claimed that the pair were having marital issues as far back as December 2020. "The parties have experienced irreconcilable differences [and the] differences have caused a break down in the marital relationship," the papers, which were filed in June 2021, read. "Said irreconcilable differences have existed for at least six months prior to the filing [of] this Complaint and there is no reasonable prospect of reconciliation." After Iman and Shepard welcomed daughter Cali in August 2018, he got real about balancing their parenting responsibilities and their relationship. (The duo also share daughter Cassie, whom they welcomed in December 2019.) "It's honestly tough whenever you put a baby into the situation because you've got to still try to find time for each other and a lot of the focus goes onto the baby," he told Us in August 2019. "So that's the main thing is just me trying to carve out a little time in my schedule and her trying to carve out time in her schedule because we're both pretty busy. That's the toughest thing about it, but we find a way to get through it." Another split that made news in 2022 was Joe and Bessy Gatto's, though they technically announced it in December 2021. The comedian revealed the separation in an Instagram post that also explained his exit from Impractical Jokers. "Alongside my friends, I've devoted a decade of my life to building this franchise and couldn't be prouder of what has been accomplished," he wrote on New Year’s Eve in 2021. "However, due to some issues in my personal life, I have to step away. Bessy and I have decided to amicably part ways, so now I need to focus on being the best father and co-parent to our two incredible kids." Bessy, for her part, addressed the breakup in her own Instagram post. "With love and respect, we have decided to separate. Although we will no longer be a couple, we will always be a family to our beautiful kids and we look forward to co-parenting together," she noted. "We ask that you please respect our privacy as we navigate this new chapter together. And of course we will still continue to help animals and rescue dogs, which is something we are both passionate about!" Scroll through the gallery below to see which stars ended things this year:  One year after putting their split on hold, the Tiger King star (real name Joseph Allen Maldonado-Passage) filed for divorce on March 30. In docs obtained by Us, Maldonado-Passage, who is serving 21-years in prison, asked his estranged husband for alimony and to pay his legal fees. Netflix  Anderson’s wife filed for divorce on March 25 after more than 20 years of marriage. In court docs obtained by Us, she cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the split. Alex Berliner/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Vanderpump Rules stars announced via Instagram on March 15 that they are ending their marriage. The former couple, who tied the knot in 2016, shared sentimental photos along with their heartfelt statements. Schwartz revealed that it was Maloney's decision to call it quits. "Fully respect Katie’s decision and we’ve had healthy, productive conversations about it," he noted in his message. "It would be far sadder if she decided to stay with me whilst not happy." Rob Latour/Shutterstock  After three years of marriage, the “El Clavo” musician and Toubia announced their separation. “While the end of a relationship is never easy, we are at peace with our mutual decision and grateful for the life and love we shared for the last ten years,” the estranged pair wrote in a joint statement to Billboard on March 9. “To our friends and families, including our fans, please know that we are together in this difficult decision and that there is no need whatsoever to take sides. We appreciate your support as we begin this next chapter of our lives and we wish each other only the very best in all future endeavors. Thank you, in advance, for respecting our privacy, during this difficult time.” CAROLINE BREHMAN/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock  “We were together for a while, and unfortunately it didn't work, but it doesn't mean that it wasn't a really fun time and we didn't do a lot of really amazing things,” the former NASCAR racer told People on March 4. “It doesn't mean that there's something wrong with either of us. It’s just a matter of finding someone who you can stand the test of time with.” Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  “Bobby and I are divorcing — This might sound abrupt but I felt I should be transparent from the top rather than bury the headline,” Flagg wrote via Instagram on March 4. “This was not a rash or impulsive decision. We have been very thoughtful before coming to this conclusion. It was not a lack of love but rather the two of us growing in different directions and wanting very different things for ourselves.” Courtesy of Bobby Boyd/Instagram  Us confirmed on March 2 that the Star Trek actor and the Peaky Blinders star quietly split after sparking their romance in 2018. “Chris and Annabelle have broken up,” a source revealed, adding that the now-exes “haven’t been together for a few months now.” Shutterstock (2)  "Yo Maniacs just for the record, the Facebook and Instagram posts are of me and my girlfriend Sky, I am officially divorced, sorry I thought everyone already knew, love my Maniacs4Life," Hogan tweeted on February 28, referring to his marriage to McDaniel. Perry Smylie/Shutterstock  Us confirmed in late February that the country singer and the model split after six months together. “Paige ended things with Morgan,” one source told Us. “She just wants to move on and wants nothing to do with him and the person he is.” Shutterstock (2)  The pair announced their split on February 23 via a press release, saying, "We have decided not to continue our romantic relationship, while remaining deeply attached by friendship and tenderness.” The twosome called off their engagement nearly one year after the European royal family announced their proposal in April 2021. "In reflecting, together, on the commitment we wanted to make, we ended up admitting that our visions differ too much,” the February statement concluded. Frank Rollitz/Schneider-P/SIPA/Shutterstock  Us confirmed on February 23 that the Dancing With the Stars pro filed for divorce from the Brotherly Love alum earlier that month. Burke listed their date of separation as January 7. Stewart Cook/Shutterstock  Fowler filed for divorce from the country singer on February 18 after nearly five years of marriage, alleging "inappropriate marital conduct" and "adultery" on Hunt's part. At the time of the duo's split, Fowler was pregnant with their first child. Amy Harris/Shutterstock  The Chopped judge and the chef got engaged in June 2020, but their split was confirmed on February 19. "Wishing her nothing but the best,” Castellon exclusively told Closer Weekly. He was with the Guy's Grocery Games competitor for five years. Arturo Holmes/WENN/Newscom/Mega  Us confirmed on February 18 that the Grammy nominee and the music producer called it quits after less than one year of dating. VICKIE FLORES/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock  Multiple sources confirmed to Us on February 16 that the duo officially called it quits, with one insider saying that they “haven’t been spending any time together.” Shutterstock (2)  In February 2022, a rep for the Friends alum told Us, "Matt and Aurora are not together but remain good friends." Andrew Morales/Shutterstock  Us confirmed that the Daredevil alum and the New Jersey senator called it quits in February after more than two years of dating. The duo connected in 2018 after meeting at a political fundraiser. Dawson confirmed in March 2019 that the twosome were dating. Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The rapper and the Uncut Gems actress split in February after less than two months of dating. "Julia and Kanye remain good friends and collaborators but they are no longer together," a representative for the model told Us at the time. Shutterstock  Us confirmed in February that the Jersey Shore: Family Vacation stars split, less than one year after dismissing Pivarnick's initial divorce filing. Kristina Bumphrey/StarPix/Shutterstock  The Today show host announced during the January 31 episode that she and her fiancé called it quits after getting engaged in November 2019. "They say sometimes relationships are meant to be there for a reason, a season or a lifetime, this was for a season," Kotb noted at the time. The pair took their relationship public in 2015 and share two daughters: Haley and Hope. Matt Baron/Shutterstock  The estranged couple announced their split on January 24. "By mutual agreement we have decided to break off our marriage,” the duo, who were married for 24 years, said in a statement to The Times. “Our commitment to our children remains intact. Since this is a private decision, we ask the utmost respect of all those around us.”The separation came one week after Urdangarin, who shares four children with the royal, made headlines when he was photographed holding hands with another woman in southern France. Charles Dharapak/AP/Shutterstock  The Bachelor in Paradise couple, who got engaged on season 7 of the series in 2021, announced their split on January 24 after sparking speculation one month prior. ABC/Craig Sjodin  Us confirmed on January 22 that the twosome, who share son Rhodes, split after nearly three years together. Snorlax/MEGA  The pair announced in a joint statement on January 12 that they split after four years of marriage. “We share this not because we think it’s newsworthy ~ But so that ~ as we go about our lives we may do so with dignity and honesty,” the duo wrote via Momoa’s Instagram account. “The love between us carries on, evolving in ways it wishes to be known and lived. We free each other ~ to be who we are learning to become … Our devotion unwavering to this sacred life & our children.” AFF-USA/Shutterstock  Us confirmed on January 10 that the pair, who began dating in 2019, called it quits before the new year. Courtesy of Delilah Belle Hamlin/Instagram  The TikTok stars confirmed their split on January 7 after two years together. “Not an end, just a shift!” Olsen told fans via TikTok. “We love u forever.” Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Broadway star filed for divorce from her husband of five years on January 6. She listed their date of separation as December 23, 2021. Courtesy of Lindsay Mendez/Instagram  Us broke the news on January 5 that the pair called it quits after three years of marriage, confirming that Shepard filed for divorce in June 2021. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock |
| Tiger King’s Joe Exotic Officially Files for Divorce From Dillon Passage Posted: 31 Mar 2022 05:05 PM PDT  Moving on. Joe Exotic officially filed for divorce from Dillon Passage one year after putting their split on pause. The 59-year-old Tiger King star (whose real name is Joseph Allen Maldonado-Passage) submitted paperwork to a Florida courthouse on Thursday, March 31, filing to end the pair’s four-year marriage. Maldonado-Passage claimed in court documents obtained by Us Weekly that the estranged couple's union is "irretrievably broken,” prompting his request for a dissolution of marriage. The Kansas native — who is currently serving a 21-year prison sentence for animal abuse and attempted murder for hire — is seeking "temporary, rehabilitative, durational, bridge-the-gap, and lump sum alimony" to help him maintain the standard of living he had during his marriage to Passage, 26, per the docs. Maldonado-Passage asked the court to restore his former name back to Joseph Allen Maldonado and wants his estranged husband to pay his legal fees. The former Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park owner and Passage tied the knot in December 2017, and their relationship was featured on Netflix's docuseries, which debuted in early 2020. They announced their initial split in March 2021 after three years together. "Dillon thinks having to sleep alone and not have me out there is so rough and hard to deal with to the point he has to leave me," Maldonado-Passage wrote via Instagram at the time. "Now I don't even have a home." He claimed that Passage had "abandoned" him "just to have someone else to sleep with and call a lover, while the man who gave up paying for his own defense so his husband could live some kind of enjoyable life while he lives through hell." Passage, for his part, addressed the split with his own social media post, writing, "To answer the main question the public wants to know, yes, Joe and I are seeking a divorce. This wasn't an easy decision to make but Joe and I both understand that this situation isn't fair to either of us." One day later, Maldonado-Passage's lawyer Francisco Hernandez confirmed to Us that the duo had decided to put their divorce on hold. The reality stars spoke on the phone and chose to "stay married right now so things don't get complicated," Hernandez told Us in March 2021. Maldonado-Passage's legal team confirmed in a statement to Us on Thursday that former Oklahoma resident "failed to serve" Passage with divorce papers last year amid their brief talks of parting ways. Maldonado-Passage has since retained Autumn Beck Blackledge, Pensacola Family Attorney, to legally pursue the divorce. "Joe 'Exotic' has tried to obtain information about Mr. Passage and his whereabouts so that the two could enter into what he hopes to be an amicable divorce, but so far, his attempts to get Mr. Passage to contact him have failed," the attorney claimed in the statement. "It is the hope of the Tiger King that they can both move on with their lives and divorce quickly and amicably." With reporting by Diana Cooper |
| Britney Spears Claims Lynne Is 'Worse' Than the Mom in 'Crossroads' Posted: 31 Mar 2022 04:10 PM PDT  A Crossroads comparison. Britney Spears is calling out her real-life mother, Lynne Spears, for being "worse" than her character's absentee mom in the 2003 movie. "Scene in a movie I did a ways back In the emotional scene, Britney's character, Lucy — who just met her mother (Kim Cattrall) after a cross-country road trip to find her — cries as she recalls her mom's cruel words to her. Lucy tells her love interest, Ben (Anson Mount), that her mother claimed she "never wanted" to be a parent to her. "She said that my father made her have me and that I was just a mistake," Lucy sobs. In real life, the "Toxic" singer has also had a rocky relationship with her mom, Lynne, who she previously cowrote a memoir with in 2000. After Britney's 13-year conservatorship ended in November 2021, she has frequently used Instagram to slam her family — particularly her mom, dad (and former conservator) Jamie Spears and sister Jamie-Lynn Spears — for their alleged mistreatment of her throughout her career. "Psssss my dad may have started the conservatorship 13 years ago … but what people don’t know is that my mom is the one who gave him the idea !!!!" the "Lucky" artist claimed in a since-deleted post in November 2021. "I will never get those years back … she secretly ruined my life.” The Grammy winner continued: "So take your whole ‘I have NO IDEA what’s going on’ attitude and go f—k yourself !!!! You know exactly what you did." Before their daughter was granted her freedom, Lynne and Jamie exchanged blows in a series of court documents obtained by Us Weekly, with Jamie claiming in April 2021 that his ex-wife had “no knowledge” of what was best for Britney and had “zero involvement” in the conservatorship until it became a hotly debated topic in the headlines. Lynne went on to allege three months later that the “Circus” singer felt “nothing but fear and hatred” toward her father. The Mississippi native detailed the "mixed feelings" she was experiencing about her daughter's conservatorship in July 2021, telling The New Yorker, "It's a lot of pain, a lot of worry.” Following the court’s November 2021 decision, Britney shared another cryptic Instagram alluding to her mother's alleged involvement in her conservatorship. "I'm not even mentioning all the bad things they did to me which they should all be in jail for … yes including my church going mother !!!!" she wrote at the time. With tensions at a high, the Mickey Mouse Club alum is looking forward to her future with fiancé Sam Asghari, who proposed in September 2021 after five years of dating. "As of now, there will be none of her family who is invited to wedding," a source exclusively told Us in December 2021. |
| Jessie J Calls Out ‘Wild’ Body-Shamers After Being Asked If She's Pregnant Posted: 31 Mar 2022 04:00 PM PDT Shutting it down. Jessie J told fans to “just stop” commenting on her body after being asked whether she’s pregnant. “Stop commenting on people’s weight, anyone. Just stop,” the “Price Tag” singer, 34, wrote via her Instagram Story on Thursday, March 31. “Or telling someone they look pregnant for sure, or you look skinny, just anything, just stop. I see it so much on socials and I know it happens in real life.” Jessie went on to say that while she has recently gained some weight, she feels “great” and isn’t worried about it. “I don’t care, as long as I feel good and I’m healthy,” she argued.  Though she isn’t bothered by any changes her body goes through, that hasn’t stopped others from offering her unsolicited advice. “Someone literally just asked me if I was pregnant,” the “Domino” performer claimed. “And they also knew of what I went through last year and told me their thoughts on that and how I should’ve handled it. So strange and so damn bold, I would never.” In November 2021, Jessie revealed that she had suffered a miscarriage after years of attempting to start a family. “I want to be honest and true and not hide what I'm feeling. I deserve that. I want to be as myself as I can be in this moment. Not just for the audience but for myself and my little baby that did it's best,” she wrote via Instagram at the time. Jessie continued: “I decided to have a baby on my own. Because it's all I've ever wanted and life is short. To get pregnant was a miracle in itself and an experience I will never forget and I know I will have again. I’m still in shock, the sadness is overwhelming. But I know I am strong, and I know I will be ok.” The West End vet’s recent interaction prompted her to remind her social media followers that it’s “not cool” to “comment on someone else’s body.” She continued on Tuesday, “Unless they/I tell you [to] or ask your opinion, it’s not one that’s needed or helpful. Wild that some people don’t know that.” Along with discussing her 2021 miscarriage, Jessie has previously been open about her struggles with infertility. “I was told four years ago that I can't ever have children,” the Voice UK judge told the audience during a London concert in November 2018. “I wanted to write this song [‘Four Letter Word’] for myself in my moment of pain and sadness but also to give myself joy, to give other people something that they can listen to in the moment when it gets really hard. So if you've ever experienced anything with this or have seen somebody else go through it or have lost a child, then please know you're not alone in your pain and I'm thinking of you when I sing this song." In June 2019, Jessie confessed that she wasn’t giving up her hope of becoming a mother one day. "I've always been someone that's open and honest," she said on the “Heart Breakfast” radio podcast at the time. "Four, four-and-a-half, five years ago, I was diagnosed with this disease, which is making it harder. I was told I can't have children, but I don't believe it. I believe in miracles. I haven't given up." |
| Relive Meghan King and Cuffe Owens' Whirlwind Relationship Posted: 31 Mar 2022 03:44 PM PDT When you know, you know! Meghan King and Cuffe Owens went from zero to 60 with their relationship after meeting on a dating app in September 2021. "Within a week, we were back on the East Coast, meeting his family, and starting to plan our future together," King told Brides in October 2021 of the couple's beginnings. "We didn't leave each other's side for weeks." Us Weekly later confirmed that the Real Housewives of Orange County alum met Owens less than one month before the couple walked down the aisle in October 2021. Their whirlwind romance came as a surprise to some because King made her relationship with the attorney Instagram official just a few weeks earlier. "Her family is a bit shocked that she tied the knot so quickly," a source exclusively told Us after the duo's nuptials, which were attended by Owens' uncle President Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden. King's three children, daughter Aspen and twin sons Hart and Hayes, whom she shares ex-husband Jim Edmonds, were also at the intimate ceremony. "Our wedding was about two things for us," the "Intimate Knowledge" podcast host told Brides of her and Owens' big day. "Our love for and commitment to each other, and our family — each of our families, and the new very large and very tight family that we were bonding together by getting married. That's it." The wedding, which took place at Owens' parents' home in Pennsylvania, is the TV personality's third wedding. She was previously married to college sweetheart Brad McDill from 2007 to 2011 before getting hitched a second time to Edmonds in October 2014. The pair called it quits in October 2019, finalizing their divorce in May 2021. King revealed via Instagram in October 2021 that she and Owens "just knew" they were meant to be. "Our vision was of an intimate and simple gathering — no major frills, no overthinking, no drama,” she told the magazine of their small event. "We both knew exactly what we were going to do, where we were going to do it, and how we were going to do it. It's a beautiful thing to see eye-to-eye with each other as we do.” However, things ended for the pair just as quickly as they began. In December 2021, King confirmed via her Instagram Story that she and Owens called it quits. “I am rattled. This situation is profoundly devastating,” she wrote shortly after Christmas. “This is obviously not what I imagined when I made my vows — and I’m shocked and saddened by the way things turned out. I am moving forward with my children as we privately process our pain and begin to let go of shattered dreams.” King continued: “At this time I ask for your grace and gentle kindness as I navigate this labyrinth of grief with my family.” Scroll down to relive King and Owens' relationship highs and lows:  “[We] texted for a day or two, then spent five straight hours on the phone the first time we spoke,” King told Brides, revealing the pair met on a dating app. “By the time that call ended, Cuffe was booked and packed for a flight to St. Louis that took off in about eight hours.” AFF-USA/Shutterstock  “Trying my best to avoid any cheesy introductions like ‘my main squeeze’… so just meet my man. ❤️,” the former Bravo star wrote via Instagram, introducing her followers to her new beau. Courtesy of Meghan King/Instagram  The duo went wine tasting for King’s 37th birthday the same weekend they became Instagram official. Courtesy of Meghan King/Instagram  The lovebirds attended a wedding for one of King’s longtime pals in South Carolina alongside her siblings. Courtesy of Meghan King/Instagram  The podcast cohost jetted off to Hilton Head, South Carolina, with Owens. The pair goofed off with King’s two sisters, Caitlin and Julie, and brother RJ and his boyfriend, Charlie Knepper. Courtesy of Meghan King/Instagram  Us confirmed that King and Owens had known each other for less than one month when they tied the knot in Pennsylvania on October 11. The couple were surrounded by friends and family, including King’s three children and Owens’ uncle President Biden when they said “I do.” Courtesy of Meghan King/Instagram/Jeremy Fraser of LA Exposures  “This was the first Halloween in which everyone participated and also the most incredible amount of work and energy for the mama. Dark nights, candy, and streets with cars combined with 3 preschoolers is a recipe for stressful parenting,” King wrote alongside a group Halloween photo one day after making it through the spooky holiday. “But we survived, and the kids LOVED it. This morning Aspen woke up and immediately dressed up as Anna from Frozen and Hart asked if we can, ‘Do Halloween again.’ Parents, we have one month to recover before the next holiday, we got this! Courtesy of Meghan King/Instagram  “Happy birthday to my husband, Cuffe. I adore you,” the lifestyle blogger wrote via Instagram Story on November 13, alongside a snap of the attorney digging into a slice of chocolate cake. In a separate slide, King showed off the tennis-themed decorations on the sweet treat. Courtesy of Meghan King/Instagram  After sparking split speculation on Christmas Eve, the Bravo alum confirmed via social media that she and Owens were over. "I am rattled. This situation is profoundly devastating," she wrote in a statement. "This is obviously not what I imagined when I made my vows — and I'm shocked and saddened by the way things turned out. I am moving forward with my children as we privately process our pain and begin to let go of shattered dreams. ... At this time I ask for your grace and gentle kindness as I navigate this labyrinth of grief with my family." Courtesy Meghan King/Instagram  King revealed during an appearance on SiriusXM’s Jeff Lewis Live that she was getting her marriage to Owens annulled since it was so brief. After admitting that she thought her ex was good at telling her what she wanted to hear, she opened up about why she jumped into marriage so quickly with him. “He said all the right things and I and the families were a good, good fit. And he seemed to grow up similarly to me,” she said. “It was almost like an arranged marriage, I felt like, except we chose one another.” The TV personality added: “I think that I was so ready for a partner. I have three little kids that I have all the time pretty much. And so, I just really want some help and I want a partnership.” MOVI Inc/MEGA |
| Meghan King: Cuffe Owens Relationship ‘Felt Like an Arranged Marriage’ Posted: 31 Mar 2022 03:42 PM PDT  Not all marriages are created equal. Meghan King got real about her three weddings, noting that her brief romance with Cuffe Owens felt somewhat staged. "He said all the right things and I and the families were a good, good fit," the 37-year-old TV personality said on the Thursday, March 31, episode of SiriusXM's Jeff Lewis Live. "And he seemed to grow up similarly to me." The Real Housewives of Orange County alum revealed, "It was almost like an arranged marriage, I felt like, except we chose one another."  When asked whether she saw any red flags with the Georgetown University alum, King said yes, noting that Owens was also a good actor. "I think that I was so ready for a partner," she explained. "I have three little kids that I have all the time pretty much. And so, I just really want some help and I want a partnership." King and Owens, 43, tied the knot in October 2021 just one month after they met on a dating app. Owens' uncle President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill Biden, were in attendance for the nuptials, as were King's three children: daughter Aspen, 5, and twin sons Hart and Hayes, 3, whom she shares with ex-husband Jim Edmonds. The "Intimate Knowledge" podcast cohost and the attorney called it quits in December 2021 and have plans to get the union annulled. King's split from Owens marked her third failed union. She was previously married to college sweetheart Brad McDill for four years before they split in 2011. King got hitched for a second time to Edmonds, 51, in October 2014, but they called it quits five years later. "I was married when I was 22. Yeah, so I feel like that one didn’t count, you know, that was like a practice," King told radio host Jeff Lewis on Thursday. The St. Louis native called her relationship with Edmonds a "real, legitimate marriage and divorce." The twosome finalized their divorce in May 2021. "Then this last one is gonna be annulled, so I’ve had three weddings and two marriages," King said, adding that she feels like she was only really married once. Despite her track record with love, the former Bravo star agreed with Lewis, 52, that she is kind of a "love addict," explaining that the security of a relationship is something she longs for. "I love falling in love, but you know what I like more than falling in love? I like the stable part. Like the honeymoon phase is great and everything, but I really just want stability and I want a partner," King confessed. "And so that’s what I’m looking for over and over and over and I’m getting it wrong. So something is off." |
| His 'Love Song'! Elton John and David Furnish Through the Years Posted: 31 Mar 2022 02:33 PM PDT His perfect "Love Song"! Sir Elton John and David Furnish have an everlasting love story after connecting right off the bat. "He was very well dressed, very shy," the "Rocketman" crooner told Parade in early 2010 of their first meeting in 1993. "We fell in love very quickly. He was independent. I didn’t need to take care of him. I thought, ‘God, this is new territory for me — someone wants to be with me just because he likes me.'" After spending nearly a dozen years together, the pair made their relationship official in December 2005 shortly after same-sex civil partnerships were declared legal in England. The twosome — who tied the knot in December 2014 — eventually expanded their family, welcoming sons Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John and Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John in 2010 and 2013, respectively. "For many years we have talked about fulfilling one of our greatest wishes by becoming parents,” the pianist exclusively told Us Weekly in December 2010. “And now this wish has been granted to us, we feel so blessed and lucky." He continued: "I’ve never felt anything like it in my life [holding Zachary for the first time]. You're so awestruck. What can you say? You take it in. The feeling, the joy, the warmth of his body, his breathing. I will never forget that experience ever." While John announced his musical retirement in January 2018, he's already passed down his interests to the duo's children. "They've obviously been exposed to a lot of music in their life," Furnish exclusively told Us in March 2022 at the 30th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party. "They both love music. All Elton and I try to do as parents is expose them to as many things as possible and encourage them to be open-minded and follow in life what they love and what they feel passionate about. That's more important than anything. You can't tell your kids what to do." John — who publicly came out as gay in 1996 — opened up about his journey and meeting the "love of [his] life" in an open letter to Zachary and Elijah. "Looking back over the past 75 years, there is so much I am proud of, so much I have learned. As you are the two most precious parts of my life, I want to share some of those lessons with you," the songwriter penned in a Time magazine essay in March 2022. "When I was young, I was told to fit in, to do what others expected even when it didn't feel right. Now I realize I can only be me. Being true to myself is what gave me my voice and helped me face my greatest fears. I've forged deep friendships, found the love of my life and became your Daddy. Whoever you grow up to be, just be you — fully and completely you." He added: "I know being accepted for who you really are in the world isn't always easy. And in my 75 years as a gay man, I have seen so much positive social change. It used to be that LGBTQ+ people were seen as ‘wrong,’ or ‘the bad guys.’ We still have a ways to go, but, your Papa and I felt safe enough to bring you both into this world. We believed you would be welcome here, as the children of two daddies.” Scroll below for the pair's complete relationship timeline:  Music superstar John met film director and producer Furnish at a dinner party in 1993. "He was very well dressed, very shy," John told Parade in early 2010. "We fell in love very quickly." Alex Berliner/BEI/Shutterstock  "We've never been jealous," John told the outlet of Furnish. "We talk about ... things that normally would have frightened me before." Clive Limpkin/Daily Mail/Shutterstock  They greeted Prince Charles at a bash in March 2001. Shutterstock  The pair posed with their dog, Arthur, in November 2003. Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock  The duo met longtime pal and fellow AIDS activist Elizabeth Taylor in February 2005. KMazur/WireImage  How does the couple (pictured at a 2007 costume bash in London) keep the love alive? "Every Saturday for 16 years, we've sent each other a card," John said at the time. "No matter where we are in the world, to say how much we love each other." Niki Nikolova/WireImage  John and Furnish kicked back in Saint Tropez in August 2008. INFphoto.com  The spouses attended the 9th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation's "An Enduring Vision" benefit in NYC in October, just two months before the Christmas Day birth of son Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John. Born via surrogate, their little boy weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces. Greg Allen/Shutterstock  The pair welcomed son Elijah in January 2013 via surrogate. “Both of us have longed to have children, but the reality that we now have two sons is almost unbelievable,” the couple gushed to Hello! magazine. “The birth of our second son completes our family in a most precious and perfect way. It is difficult to fully express how we are feeling at this time; we are just overwhelmed with happiness and excitement." Matthew Impey/Shutterstock  The pair wed in December 2014 at their Windsor, England, home. John Angelillo/UPI/Shutterstock  They celebrated John’s 70th birthday in March 2017 with a star-studded bash in Los Angeles. Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The pair stepped out at the Grammy Awards in 2018, several weeks after the “Tiny Dancer” performer announced his retirement. Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  “They know that daddy is famous but … when we are out in the summer and people are taking our photograph or asking for a photograph, they say, ‘Why do they want your photograph?’ And we always say, ‘Because people like my music,’” John told Us and other reporters in March 2019, while attending his annual Oscars bash with Furnish. “They know what Daddy does, but I never bring Elton home. I try to leave Elton on the stage. They’re quite grounded, as far as that goes. They love their daddy’s music, but they also like a lot of other people’s music.” Jason Merritt/Radarpics/Shutterstock  John earned a knighthood from the British royal family in November 2021. “The most magical morning accompanying Elton as he collected his Companion of Honour at Windsor Castle,” Furnish captioned an Instagram snap. “So richly deserved. Congratulations my darling, I’m so proud of you .” Paul Grover/Shutterstock  “Sharing a moment of creation To celebrate the creation of Elton Hercules John ,” the film producer wrote about his husband via Instagram in March 2022. “75 years ago today he arrived on this planet. And he’s been rocking and rolling ever since. I can’t begin to imagine my life or a world, without this glorious, loving, kind, caring, beautiful man. A spectacular husband and a deeply devoted father.” He added: “Happy 75th Birthday my darling . I love you. Forever and ever .” Courtesy of David Furnish/Instagram |
| Amanda Bynes Through the Years: Photos Posted: 31 Mar 2022 02:14 PM PDT She's all that All That! Amanda Bynes has had a roller-coaster of a ride in Hollywood since she first rose to fame as a cast member on the '90s Nickelodeon sketch show. The California native broke into the entertainment business at the age of 7 and quickly became one of the biggest child actors of her generation. After putting her comedic talents on display on All That for a few seasons, she landed her own series, The Amanda Show, which ran from 1999 to 2002. As her time on both comedy shows came to a close in 2022, Bynes made her big screen debut as Kaylee in Big Fat Liar. Her success in movies only grew from there, landing the role of Daphne Reynolds in 2003's What a Girl Wants before starring alongside Channing Tatum in 2006's She's the Man. The What I Like About You alum remained a Hollywood staple throughout the early 2000s, with hits that included Hairspray and Sydney White. She took a brief hiatus from acting in 2010 and announced at the time that she was retiring at 24, explaining via Twitter that "being an actress isn't as fun as it may seem." She quickly "unretired" a few weeks later, sharing that she was playing Marianne in 2010's Easy A, which also starred Emma Stone and Penn Badgley. Two years later, the former child star's personal life began to make bigger headlines than her career after she was arrested on suspicion of DUI in April 2012. While she pleaded not guilty, Bynes was charged with two misdemeanor counts of hit-and-run in September 2012. The following year, the comedian was placed under a temporary conservatorship in August 2013 amid an accumulation of mental health and substance abuse issues. The decision came one month after Bynes was hospitalized and put on a psychiatric hold for setting a fire in a stranger's driveway in July 2013. The Canned actress has since been vocal about her struggles with mental health, telling Paper Magazine in November 2018, "I just had no purpose in life. I'd been working my whole life and [now] I was doing nothing. I had a lot of time on my hands, and I would 'wake and bake' and literally be stoned all day long. [I was] hanging out with a seedier crowd and I isolated a lot … I got really into my drug usage, and it became a really dark, sad world for me." The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising graduate — who hasn't had an acting role since 2010 — filed to end her conservatorship in February 2022 after nearly nine years. According to court documents obtained by Us Weekly, Bynes "desires to live free of any constraint" in the future after working toward becoming a healthier and independent person free from drugs. Scroll down to see Bynes ups and downs over the years:  "When I was 7, I started taking a comedy class for kids at the Comedy Store in Hollywood," Amanda Bynes told the Los Angeles Times. She was discovered two years later while taking classes at the Laugh Factory. In 1996, Bynes joined the cast of Nickelodeon's sketch comedy series All That. Courtesy Everett Collection  The All That scene stealer got her own series, The Amanda Show, in 1999. Bynes won the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Award for Favorite TV Actress three years in a row. During that time, Bynes dated her costar (and future Saturday Night Live cast member) Taran Killam. Nickelodeon/Courtesy Everett Collection  The actress made her feature film debut in 2002's Big Fat Liar, costarring Frankie Muniz. The movie, also starring Paul Giamatti and Sandra Oh, earned an impressive $48 million domestically. Universal Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection  From 2002 to 2006, Bynes played Jennie Garth's teenage sister on the WB sitcom. What I Like About You became the top-rated show in its time slot among women in the 18-to-34 age group. After her breakup with Taran Killam, Bynes began dating costar Nick Zano, who "helped me get back to where I was," the actress later told CosmoGirl! magazine. Warner Bros./Courtesy Everett Collection  Bynes -- who's won six Nickeloden Kids' Choice Awards -- posed with Lindsay Lohan in April 2004. Years later, the redheaded star would criticize Bynes for not receiving a harsher punishment after being arrested for similar automobile-related offences. "Why did I get put in jail and a Nickelodeon star has had no punishments so far?" Lohan asked via Twitter. Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com  In the 2006 movie, Bynes' character dressed up as a boy so she could play soccer. "I enjoy doing things that are scary or things that some girls might not like because it won't let them look gorgeous," the actress told CosmoGirl! magazine. "Every day they'd pin my hair back and I'd have no makeup. That's when you start relying more on your sense of humor." She's the Man, costarring Channing Tatum, grossed more than $57 million worldwide. DreamWorks/Courtesy Everett Collection  Bynes played sheltered teen Penny Lou Pingleton in the 2007 remake of the '80s movie musical. The film, costarring Allison Janney, Zac Efron, Queen Latifah, John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer, Brittany Snow and Nikki Blonsky, grossed more than $118 million. Later that year, Bynes created a clothing line for Steve & Barry's, called Dear by Amanda Bynes. New Line/courtesy Everett Collection  In 2008, the actress began dating Hills reality star Doug Reinhardt. "Most guys I've dated started as friends," she later told Maxim. "Treat me like a friend and maybe you can become a boyfriend." By year's end, a source told Us Weekly Bynes dumped Reinhardt for exploiting her celebrity status. Reinhardt fired back, claiming the actress "wouldn't even let me have a guys' night out without flipping out on me." Philip Ramey/Corbis via Getty Images  The actress shed her clothes -- and her inhibitions -- when she appeared on the February 2010 cover of Maxim. "Some people still see me as a kid, but I'm a 23-year-old woman now," she told the magazine. "I mean, I'm not gonna do porn, but if it's a Leonardo DiCaprio movie or whatever...Point is, it's time for me to start making my own decisions."  In 2010, Bynes announced her early retirement from show business. "Being an actress isn't as fun as it may seem," she tweeted. "I know 24 is a young age to retire, but you heard it here first: I've retired." Weeks later, the star changed her mind, tweeting, "I've unretired." Bynes then posted a link to the trailer for the movie Easy A, in which she played a self-righteous high school student opposite Emma Stone, Penn Badgley and Aly Michalka. Adam Taylor/Columbia TriStar Marketing Group  The actress was arrested on suspicion of DUI in April 2012 and formally charged two months later. She pleaded not guilty and reached out to Barack Obama on Tuesday for help in her case. "I don't drink," Bynes told the U.S. President via Twitter. "Please fire the cop who arrested me. I also don't hit and run. The end." Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office via Getty Images  The Sydney White actress was officially charged with two misdemeanor counts of hit-and-run in September 2012. The actress was soon seen driving with a suspended license in Hollywood, prompting police officers to pull her over. After a 25-minute conversation, Bynes was allowed to go home. SPW / Splash News  In May 2013, at the height of her very public meltdown -- during which she posted several troubling tweets and exhibited increasingly erratic behavior -- Bynes was arrested for allegedly throwing a bong out the window of her New York City high-rise. After undergoing a psych evaluation, she was booked at Midtown Precinct North station for marijuana possession, reckless endangerment, and tampering with evidence.  As Bynes' mental and emotional state deteriorated, she began wearing colored wigs while out and about in New York. This blue one was part of her ensemble for a June 2013 court appearance related to her May 2013 arrest. Within a few weeks after this photo was taken, she had been hospitalized on a 5150 psychiatric hold for setting a fire in a stranger's driveway in her hometown of Thousand Oaks, Calif. She was released from rehab five months later, in December 2013. Neilson Barnard/Getty Images  Post-rehab, the What a Girl Wants actress moved back in with her parents and began the task of resuming a normal life. In the weeks after she was released, she was spotted taking walks with her family and hitting the gym. She also enrolled as a student at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandise in L.A. On March 21, she shared this picture of herself -- looking happier and healthier than she had in months -- at the school's debut runway show. Courtesy Amanda Bynes  Bynes turned heads with a lacy dress and a platinum hair color during a rare night out on July 23, 2015, hitting up fashion designer Michael Costello and Style PR’s capsule collection launch party in Los Angeles. "Amanda is doing great," an attorney of hers told Us Weekly the previous month. "She appreciates all of the love and support she receives from family, friends, and fans." David Livingston/Getty Images  Weeks before turning 30, Bynes returned to Twitter to post a selfie showing off her a shorter haircut, opting for shoulder-length locks and side-swept bangs. “What do you think?” the former child star asked her subscribers. Courtesy Amanda Bynes/Twitter  The actress sat down for her first interview in four years on June 9, 2017, talking to Hollyscoop’s Diana Madison about her appreciation of Nick Cannon, her adoration of Blac Chyna, her love for spinning and her infamous 2013 Drake tweet. “I was, like, saying, ‘Murder my vagina,’” she recalled. “I was serious, but I was also on drugs, so that was my way of saying like, ‘Let’s do it, man.’ … It just means, like, ‘F–k me, Drake!’”  A source told Us Weekly on February 11, 2018, that the Easy A alum was “excited about the next chapter of her professional life” and getting ready to make a Hollywood comeback. “Amanda will make it a reality,” the insider added. “2018 is going to be Amanda’s triumphant return!” Two months later, Bynes attended a fundraiser for California politician Pat Harris’ United States Senate bid, after which a source informed Us that the actress is “doing really well and basically just living her life” and is “on track to graduate from fashion school this summer.” Daniel Robertson/startraksphoto.com  Bynes revealed her struggle with drugs, depression and more during a November 2018 interview for Paper magazine’s cover story. As for her head turning social media comments over the years, the retired actress told the publication: “I’m really ashamed and embarrassed with the things I said. I can’t turn back time but if I could, I would. And I'm so sorry to whoever I hurt and whoever I lied about because it truly eats away at me. It makes me feel so horrible and sick to my stomach and sad. Everything I worked my whole life to achieve, I kind of ruined it all through Twitter. It’s definitely not Twitter’s fault — it’s my own fault.” Danielle Levitt  A source told Us in December 2018 that the former Nickelodeon star was feeling better than she had been in some time. “Amanda is doing so well, and is truly in the best place she has ever been in,” the source told Us at the time. “A component of Amanda’s happiness is her decision to severely limit social media activity.” Raymond Hall/GC Images  Us confirmed in February 2019 that the She's the Man star was seeking treatment in January after reliving her days in the public eye. "Amanda went to rehab ... after suffering a setback which was the result of feeling pressure of being back in the spotlight after her Paper magazine cover,” an insider told Us. “Amanda is continuing treatment with the assistance of mental health counselors and addiction specialists.” GVK/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images  The retired actress graduated from the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in June 2019. A source told Us at the time that Bynes was given a “day pass” from treatment to attend the ceremony. “Amanda's doctors don't have a timeline as to when she will be released,” the insider noted. Courtesy of Amanda Bynes/Twitter  The former child star joined Instagram on September 10, 2019, debuting pink locks as her first photo. “Hey guys! I’m on Instagram now,” she wrote at the time, while she was living in a sober living facility. “Check me out.” Courtesy of Amanda Bynes/Instagram  After a three-month hiatus, Bynes retuned to Instagram on December 3, 2019. “Geisha girl vibes :love_letter:,” the former Nickelodeon star captioned her comeback snap. The same month, Us confirmed that the actress had left her sober living facility. “Amanda has never been lost or missing,” a source told Us at the time. “She did leave the sober living facility but her parents know where she is. With Amanda, it’s not surprising that she would leave the sober living facility. It’s not uncommon for anyone dealing with sobriety and mental health issues.” Courtesy of Amanda Bynes/Instagram  On February 14, 2020, the Easy A actress announced her engagement via Instagram. “Engaged to tha love of my life,” she captioned the photo of her diamond ring. A few hours later she shared a photo of her man with her followers, but she didn’t reveal his name. Us later identified him as Paul Michael. Courtesy of Amanda Bynes/Instagram  The FIDM graduate announced via an Instagram video on February 20, 2020, that she is creating her own clothing line. “I’m really looking forward to starting my clothing line and I’m hoping that in the near future it will be out online,” she said. Courtesy of Amanda Bynes/Instagram  Bynes and Michael split on March 8, 2020, just three weeks after announcing their engagement. Two days later, the All That alum revealed that she had reunited with her ex. "My love," she captioned a selfie with Michael along with a black heart emoji. Courtesy of Amanda Bynes/Instagram  Michael announced that he and Bynes are expecting their first child together with two Instagram photos posted on March 17, 2020. “Baby in the making,” he wrote alongside a selfie with Bynes. He later shared a second photo of a baby's ultrasound, which displayed Bynes' name on the image. Courtesy of Amanda Bynes/Instagram  Bynes' lawyer, David Esquibias, confirmed to Us on March 18, 2020, that the actress is seeking professional care for her “ongoing mental health issues.” The attorney added, "Any reports that Amanda is suffering from drug or alcohol addiction issues are completely false. We ask for privacy during this time, and for any speculation about her personal life from the public and the media to cease so Amanda can focus on getting better.” Courtesy of Amanda Bynes/Instagram  Bynes’ lawyer exclusively told Us on May 4, 2020, that she was not pregnant, nearly two months after she announced she was expecting her first child. She posted via Instagram later that month that she was “still engaged to tha love of my life Paul.” Courtesy of Amanda Bynes/Instagram  Bynes' attorney confirmed to Us that she was seeking additional treatment for ongoing problems. “Amanda’s at a treatment center for stress and anxiety,” Esquibias said. “She’s not there for drug or alcohol issues.” Courtesy of Amanda Bynes/Instagram  Us broke the news that Bynes and Michael were not married despite wearing what appeared to be wedding rings in a social media post. Courtesy of Paul Michael/Instagram  The fashion school graduate filed in February 2022 for her conservatorship of both her person and her estate to be terminated after nearly nine years. Bynes also filed a capacity declaration with the Ventura County Superior Court due to the fact that all conservatorship cases require updated health records about the conservatee’s mental state.According to court documents obtained by Us, Bynes’ psychiatrist noted in the filing that the former actress has “no apparent impairment in alertness and attention, information and processing or ability to modulate mood and affect and suffers no thought disorders.”The filing states that Bynes “desires to live free of any constraint” after transitioning from a structured community for women in 2021 to “an independent living environment.” She has also consistently tested negative for “illicit substances in her system,” per the documents. Courtesy of Amanda Bynes/Instagram  The fashion student’s conservatorship was terminated in March 2022 after nine years. Marion Curtis/Starpix/Shutterstock  After announcing that she was having her heart-shaped face tattoo removed, Bynes debuted three new tattoos in March 2022. Her new ink includes a design in honor of her fiancé, a red rose and the word “d—k.” Shutterstock |
| Razzies Rescind Bruce Willis Award Following Backlash: 'Not Appropriate' Posted: 31 Mar 2022 01:43 PM PDT  A change of heart. The Razzie Awards have walked back their decision to continue their "Worst Performance by Bruce Willis in 2021" award following the actor’s recent health issues. "After much thought and consideration, the Razzies have made the decision to rescind the Razzie Award given to Bruce Willis, due to his recently disclosed diagnosis," cofounders John Wilson and Mo Murphy said in a statement to Us Weekly on Thursday, March 31. "If someone's medical condition is a factor in their decision making and/or their performance, we acknowledge that it is not appropriate to give them a Razzie." The comical take on the Academy Awards, also known as the Golden Raspberry Awards, faced backlash for their initial response to concerns about the trophy. "The Razzies are truly sorry for #BruceWillis diagnosed condition. Perhaps this explains why he wanted to go out with a bang in 2021. Our best wishes to Bruce and family," the Twitter account for the awards show tweeted on Wednesday, March 30. "To clarify, we heard about Willis’ diagnosis at the same time everyone else did … just this morning." Earlier that day, Willis’ loved ones announced that the Armageddon star, 67, would be “stepping away” from his acting career. "As a family we wanted to share that our beloved Bruce has been experiencing some health issues and has recently been diagnosed with aphasia," an Instagram statement from Bruce’s wife, Emma Heming Willis, his ex-wife, Demi Moore, and his children read on Wednesday. "As a result of this and with much consideration Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him." The social media post noted that his medical diagnosis has been "impacting his cognitive abilities” in recent years. “This is a really challenging time for our family and we are so appreciative of your continued love, compassion and support,” his family concluded. “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.” That same day, Wilson and Murphy addressed the negative feedback about the Bruce Razzie award. "We are truly sorry to hear about Willis' diagnosis, of which we were unaware until the story broke earlier today. In Willis' defense, perhaps his reps should not have let him do such a high volume of work in so short a time. We offer our best wishes to Bruce and his family," they told IndieWire, later adding, "We are still discussing how to handle the news about Willis' diagnosis and will get back to you." |
| Love Is Blind's Shake Plans Miami Move: I'm 'Taking a Break' From Vet Job Posted: 31 Mar 2022 01:30 PM PDT Making moves! Abhishek “Shake” Chatterjee is ready to start fresh following his dramatic stint on Love Is Blind season 2. The 33-year-old Netflix personality exclusively tells Us Weekly that he’s moving to Miami and will “hopefully” be completely settled in Florida by the end of the summer. However, his location isn’t the only major life change he has in the works. “I’m taking a break from being a vet,” he reveals. “The vet field is amazing in so many ways, but it’s also incredibly draining, both physically and emotionally.” Shake is shifting his focus to “new opportunities popping up in the crypto and NFT space,” he explains. “I’m not saying I’ll never go back to being a vet,” he adds. “But right now, it’s just not where my heart is. … I’m honored to be able to care for pets and take care of animals. It’ll always hold a special place in my heart, and for all I know, I might go back to that one day. But it probably won’t be this year.” The aspiring DJ didn’t need to do “a lot of thinking” before deciding to move to the same city as his girlfriend, Emily Wilson. “Sometimes life pushes you in the right direction,” he tells Us. “I’ve been in Chicago most of my life and I’m ready for a new city, a warmer city. And musically, as a DJ, I already have a lot of contacts there and opportunities there.” Fans met Shake during the second season of Love Is Blind, which premiered in February. While in the pods, he got engaged to Deepti Vempati, but the twosome didn’t get their happy ending. Throughout their relationship, Shake frequently told their costars that he didn’t feel physically attracted to the 31-year-old data analyst, who left him at the altar on their wedding day. “There’s a lot of things that he said that he didn’t say to my face and [things] I’ve heard from other cast members,” Deepti exclusively told Us ahead of the season 2 finale. “I just don’t have room for anybody in my life that doesn’t see me in the best way. And who could even think those types of thoughts, I guess.” The exes sparred on camera during the heated reunion special, which also pitted Shake against cohosts Nick Lachey and Vanessa Lachey. Despite the drama, Shake has made it clear that he’s moving on, debuting his new romance via Instagram earlier this month. “Good things come to those who w̶a̶i̶t̶ don’t settle Before Shake planned his Miami move, a source exclusively told Us that the couple were “making long distance work” after meeting while Shake was visiting the Sunshine State. “It’s moved really quickly,” the source said of the pair’s romance. “She’s really, really happy, and it seems pretty serious — as serious it can be after a couple weeks of dating. She thinks that he could be The One — it’s that type of seriousness. Like, a love-at-first-sight type of relationship.” Scroll down for more exclusive details on Shake’s future after Love Is Blind:  The reality TV alum is gradually making his way to Florida, telling Us he'll "be kind of back and forth" between Miami and Chicago before he's settled in this summer. He also plans to drop his "Life Is Blurry" podcast in mid-April, teasing a handful of Miami-based guests. Courtesy of Shake Chatterjee  "It's entirely possible," he tells Us of living with Emily, hinting that sharing an address with his girlfriend is still "to be determined." However, the couple are "super excited" for what's to come. "We're having a lot of fun together and we're very in sync," Shake says. "If it wasn't for her, I'd still be thinking about Miami, but it just kind of seals the deal, you know what I mean? It's a sign from above ... that this is the right decision." Courtesy of Shake Chatterjee  Shake is looking forward to "pivoting into this new, exciting world" of crypto after years in the veterinarian business. "It's an interesting contrast from vet [medicine] ... It is the slowest industry to adapt, to change, to accept," he explains. "It's, like, the care is there but the attitudes, you know, [are outdated]. And I'm forward-thinking, I always have been, so I want to give that side of me an opportunity to really take a chance and go for it. ... Sometimes you have to let go of having every answer and take a chance and go with what feels right." With reporting by Diana Cooper Courtesy of Shake Chatterjee |
| Stars Defending Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson Amid Kanye West Drama Posted: 31 Mar 2022 01:18 PM PDT On their side. As Kanye West continues to voice his displeasure with Kim Kardashian dating Pete Davidson, some celebrities have chosen to stand by the couple. Earlier this month, West made headlines when he released a music video for his song “Eazy,” which included scenes of him kidnapping and beheading his estranged wife’s new man. The video’s lyrics read, "God saved me from that crash, just so I could beat Pete Davidson's ass." In response, director James Gunn took to social media to call out the behavior, tweeting, “For the record, Pete Davidson is one of the nicest, sweetest guys I know. A truly generous, tender & funny spirit, he treats everyone around him with respect.” The reality star, who has stayed mostly mum about West’s comments toward Davidson, showed her support by “liking” the tweet. Kardashian and Davidson originally met when she hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live in October 2021. After they sparked romance rumors that same month, a source exclusively told Us Weekly that the comedian waited until they were done working together to make a move. “He was a true professional the whole time they rehearsed and in between takes, but afterward things got flirty,” the insider revealed in November 2021. “They exchanged numbers and Pete asked if Kim would like to hang out sometime, which she agreed to straight away.” As the pair continued to spend time together, West made it clear that he wasn’t thrilled with Kardashian’s choice. The Yeezy designer previously stated that the New York native would "never" meet his children. “HOLD YOUR SPOUSE CLOSE MAKE SURE THEY KNOW HOW MUCH YOU LOVE AND APPRECIATE THEM BECAUSE THERES A SKETE LURKING IN EVERY DIRTY ASS ALLEY WAITING TO HELP DESTROY YOUR FAMILY AND WALK AROUND IN CALVIN KLEINS AROUND YOUR CHILDREN,” West, who shares daughter North, son Saint, daughter Chicago and son Psalm with Kardashian, wrote in a since-deleted Instagram post. The rapper also shared an alleged text message from the Skims founder. “U are creating a dangerous and scary environment and someone will hurt Pete and this will all be your fault,” one message from the California native read in February. “I will always do everything to protect you and our family forever. And I listened to you and told everyone to make sure nothing physical happens to Skete.” West later apologized for sharing personal matters online, writing via Instagram, “I’ve learned that using all caps makes people feel like I’m screaming at them. I’m working on my communication. “I can benefit from a team of creative professionals, organizers, mobilizers and community leaders. Thank everybody for supporting me.” He continued: “I know sharing screen shots was jarring and came off as harassing Kim. I take accountability. I’m still learning in real time. I don’t have all the answers. To be good leader is to be a good listener.” As West continued to call out Davidson, a second source told Us that the couple were choosing to stay “far away” from West. “He’s not afraid of him — he just doesn’t want to get involved in the divorce drama,” the insider shared. Scroll down for all the stars who sided with Kardashian and Davidson amid the drama:  It comes as no surprise that Davidson’s bestie MGK is “totally” there for him amid the drama. "We love everybody, man. We have so much love. It's almost like, if we need to be the vessels for people's anger, so be it,” the Mainstream Sellout artist told Howard Stern in March 2022. “That must be why we're here. I do hope that they can feel our spirit and see that we love you." Action Press/Shutterstock  The Daily Show alum came to Davidson’s defense on a March 2022 episode of “The Howard Stern Show.” “He’s just a f--king smart, funny kid trying to live his life,” Stewart said of the fellow comedian, who he referred to as “one of my favorite people.” He added: “I think he's doing as best you can in that situation when you're dealing with something that's so explosive and loaded with all kinds of other things. I just love that kid." Debra L Rothenberg/Shutterstock  “The point is Kim Kardashian and countless other women, they find themselves in a terrible position,” the host said during the Daily Show in March 2022. “Because asking Kanye to stop clearly isn’t helping but at the same time he hasn’t broken any laws, so can she get him arrested? No, I don’t think so." The South Africa native added: "Would she even want to? I mean, she spends half her time helping Black people come out of jail so now she can’t throw Kanye West in. That’s a bit of a paradox. But still, she’s being harassed.” Danny Moloshok/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The fellow comedian — who costarred in The King of Staten Island with Davidson — stood up for his pal via his Instagram Story in March 2022. "PD is my brother, none of this is funny to me nor entertaining," Velez wrote. "A 44 year old [sic] man internet thugging is just sad." Patrick Lewis/Starpix/Shutterstock  The Kiss rocker advised "cool guy" Davidson to "ignore" the Chicago native's criticism during a March 2022 interview with TMZ. "Get a hobby. That's better. Leave them alone, move on," Simmons added of West. "Love your kids. Love the mother of your kids and let her make her own decisions. She's a grown-ass woman now and she doesn't need your permission." The Rock School alum also said it's "possible" that the "Heartless" singer needs "a good bitch slap." Shutterstock (3)  The filmmaker, who worked with Davidson in 2021's The Suicide Squad, tweeted, "For the record, Pete Davidson is one of the nicest, sweetest guys I know. A truly generous, tender & funny spirit, he treats everyone around him with respect." In March 2022, Kardashian showed her support by "liking" the tweet. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  In response to Gunn's commentary, Cuoco replied "facts" and included a red heart emoji. The Big Bang Theory alum previously worked with Davidson on the movie Meet Cute. At the time, an insider noted that the costars "bonded" during their time on set. "They're very supportive of each other and there's no doubt they've been staying in touch post-filming," the source shared in September 2021. Dan Steinberg/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  During an interview, Hughley called out society for laughing off the way West speaks about Kardashian's relationship with Davidson. “It's not funny. It's never been funny. I think I have watched too many times when things like that happen. And a woman or somebody is not believed and then things escalate," the radio personality explained in the viral video in March 2022. "He is stalking her. You can think it’s cute. If it was my daughter, I’d do something about it. I think you can't write a beat so good that you can get to do these things." Shutterstock  In February 2022, West offered to pay Che double his salary if he stopped working with Davidson on SNL. The Weekend Update cohost, for his part, replied, “Sorry Ye, but I would never betray my friends." Che then jokingly responded that he wouldn't leave, “For anything less than TRIPLE salary. That’s right, $90k per year! Full medical. Full dental. Four weeks vacay. Corner office. Plus, a pair of Red Octobers. Size 12. And you gotta make some beats for my band, The Slap Butts. And you gotta tell me what you’re gonna wear to work the night before so we can look like twins. You do that for me, and I’ll Rambo that whole building." Owen Sweeney/Invision/AP/Shutterstock |
| Everything Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly Had Said About Their 'Soul' Love Posted: 31 Mar 2022 01:00 PM PDT A mystical feeling! Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly have not stopped talking about their once-in-a-lifetime connection since they started dating in May 2020. The pair met in March of that year on the set of Midnight in the Switchgrass, and though it took a couple months for their relationship to turn romantic, they both knew right away that they had something special. "I'm locked in already right now,” the rapper said in August 2020, replying to a fan who asked him on a date during an episode of BuzzFeed Celeb’s Thirst Tweets. “No dates for me. Probably ever.” The “Drunk Face” singer has also said that Fox has been helpful as he works through his drug addiction recovery. "When you have a partner, mine being Megan, sitting there with you on those dark nights when you're sweating and not being able to figure out why you're so in your head, to help you get out of your head and put it in perspective, that really, really helps," he told Interview magazine in November 2020. The Jennifer’s Body star, meanwhile, called the musician her “twin flame” just one month after Us Weekly confirmed that the duo were a couple. "Megan and MGK have gotten more serious and are officially dating and referring to one another as boyfriend and girlfriend," an insider told Us in June 2020. "They're enjoying spending more and more time together and have a strong connection." Within months of their romance kicking off, Kelly (real name Colson Baker) said that Fox had made him a “better” person. “I think the universe caught on to me wanting to make a change,” he told NME in October 2020. “It was like, 'Maybe we won't make this a reality; maybe we'll make this ironic.’ Instead of the downfall, go ahead and have the biggest rise of your f–king life." In February 2021, the Hope & Faith alum cemented the duo’s relationship with an unusual gift: a necklace containing a vial of her blood. “Well, she was actually going out of town to film a movie. This was really new in our relationship," the Bird Box star told Ellen DeGeneres in May 2021. "I didn't have a passport either. So, she was going out to Bulgaria so I was kind of freaking out, like, 'You're gonna leave and I can't even come see you.’" Kelly carries the pendant with him when he doesn’t wear it. "Some people give, like, a handkerchief to their partner or whatever,” he added. “She gave me her DNA." Keep scrolling to see everything Fox and Kelly have said about their soulful relationship:  After finding out that Kelly was going to be her costar in Midnight in the Switchgrass, Fox could sense that something important was about to happen. “Immediately, I was like, ‘Uh oh,'” the New Girl alum said in July 2020. “I could feel that some wild s–t was going to happen to me from that meeting, but I wasn’t yet sure what. I just felt it like, deep in my soul.” ABC/Shutterstock  “The second that I was in a room with him … I knew right away that he was what I call a twin flame,” the Jonah Hex star told astrologer Susan Miller in 2020. “Instead of a soul mate, a twin flame is actually where a soul has ascended into a high enough level that it can be split into two different bodies at the same time. So we’re actually two halves of the same soul, I think. And I said that to him almost immediately because I felt it right away.” Courtesy of Megan Fox/Instagram  “I didn’t know what [love] was until me and her made eye contact,” Kelly said during a September 2020 episode of The Howard Stern Show. “That’s when I was like, ‘Whoa.'” He added: “After I made the big chunk of the album, I did fall in love for the first time. That was my first experience with being open to love and stuff like that. I definitely wasn’t set up to believe that that’s something that could ever exist.” Courtesy of Megan Fox/Instagram  In November 2020, Fox described her romance with the rapper as a “once-in-a-lifetime thing” and used the phrase “mythic proportions" to describe their connection. “Loving him is like being in love with a tsunami or a forest fire,” she told Nylon. “The intensity of merging with him is just overwhelming, and the threat it poses is so powerful but so beautiful that you have no choice to surrender with reverence and with gratitude.” iamKevinWong.com/MEGA  “I looked into his eyes [and] I felt the most pristine, most gentle, most pure spirit," the Tennessee native told Nylon, describing the moment she started working with MGK on Midnight in the Switchgrass. "My heart shattered immediately and I just knew that I was f—ked.” Courtesy of Megan Fox/Instagram  In November 2020, the "Let You Go" singer admitted that he was happy his relationship with Fox had helped him take a break from the stresses of life. “Love is not what’s being encouraged now. In fact, it’s exactly the opposite: Everything now is isolation, dehumanization, separation,” Kelly told Nylon at the time. “And f—k, dude, you have in your head that you’re this rock star, with multiple women and all that. ... So, finding someone that can take you out of the fast lane and make sure that you're safe, because at any minute you can crash — I love that it can evolve into that.” Courtesy of Megan Fox/Instagram  The duo only worked together for two days on Midnight, but they still had what Fox described as a “magical” connection. “The first time I looked into his eyes, I was like . . . 'I know you. I have known you so many times, in so many different forms, in so many different lives,'" the actress told The Washington Post in June 2021, adding that she "wasn’t expecting it’d be like, ‘God, you are my soulmate,’ instantly.” Courtesy of Machine Gun Kelly/Instagram  “When I met [Kelly], I knew instantly that this is a soul I’ve traveled with before, that this was a soulmate connection and that there was a purpose here,” Fox told Who What Wear in July 2021. Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock  During a July 2021 interview with USA Today, Fox said it was destiny — not work — that brought her to her boyfriend. However, being in the same movie didn’t hurt the situation. "It was just two people who were primed and supposed to be together," she said. "We were meant to meet each other." The Jennifer's Body star also shared what it was like to act with her beau. "He's a lot bigger than me," she noted. "He's like seven feet tall and I'm tiny, so this is not something that's going to happen in real life. But it went OK. We didn't know each other yet, so it was just like two actors doing a fight scene, but with a little added sparkle." She continued, “The first day I felt crazy. That energy was really overwhelming and super chaotic. I was having all these feelings and I wasn't sure what they were, I just knew something intense was happening." Courtesy of Machine Gun Kelly/Instagram  “In July of 2020 we sat under this banyan tree, we asked for magic,” Fox captioned Instagram footage from their January 2022 proposal, gushing about their connection. “We were oblivious to the pain we would face together in such a short, frenetic period of time. Unaware of the work and sacrifices the relationship would require from us but intoxicated off of the love. And the karma.”She continued in her post: “Somehow a year and a half later, having walked through hell together, and having laughed more than I ever imagined possible, he asked me to marry him. And just as in every lifetime before this one, and as in every lifetime that will follow it, I said yes … and then we drank each other’s blood.” Courtesy of Machine Gun Kelly/Instagram  “This is the first true intense relationship that I’ve been in,” the Bird Box actor revealed to Howard Stern in March 2022, noting that he and Fox were in a “dangerous place” in their romance when he wrote the first song for Mainstream Sellout, titled "5150." As they worked through things, the couple searched "for healing in ways of, like, the plant medicine, ayahuasca,” he said of their experimentation with the psychedelic drink. Courtesy of Megan Fox/Instagram |
| Every Time Celebs Weighed In on Jada and Will's Most Talked About Moments Posted: 31 Mar 2022 12:56 PM PDT An honest approach. Over the years, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have been transparent about their evolving marriage and the bumps in the road. Smith and Pinkett Smith’s relationship made waves in June 2020 when August Alsina claimed that he was recently in a relationship with the Scream 2 star. At the time, the singer noted that Smith was aware of his connection with his wife. One month later, the Girls Trip actress addressed her "entanglement” with Alsina. "Yes, it was a relationship, absolutely. I was in a lot of pain, and I was very broken,” she revealed on Red Table Talk in July 2020. “Now in the process of that relationship, I definitely realized that you can’t find happiness outside of yourself." The Suicide Squad star, who joined Pinkett Smith on the talk show, also confirmed that they were through a brief separation. "I was done with your ass. I was done with you," he joked at the time, referring to a split in 2015. "Marriages have that, though. We decided that we were going to separate for a period of time, and you go figure out how to make yourself happy and I'll try to figure out how to make myself happy. I really felt like we could be over." That same month, a source exclusively told Us Weekly that discussing their issues in an open forum brought the couple to a better place. "The Smiths as a family are really glad they addressed this and put everything out in the open," the insider explained. "Will and Jada, at the end of the day, are like a normal couple who just happen to be glorified because they're famous. They have fought. They have reconciled. At the end of the day, they do love each other." The Philadelphia native later elaborated on when monogamy was explored in his marriage. "Jada never believed in conventional marriage … Jada had family members that had an unconventional relationship,” Smith, who has been married to Pinkett Smith since 1997, told GQ in September 2021. “So she grew up in a way that was very different than how I grew up.” Smith noted that their expectations in their relationship changed as they got older. "There were significant endless discussions about, what is relational perfection?” he continued. “And for the large part of our relationship, monogamy was what we chose, not thinking of monogamy as the only relational perfection." Amid further speculation of cheating, Smith shut down assumptions from people who weren’t familiar with the couple. “Never. There’s never been infidelity in our marriage,” he said on CBS Sunday Morning, noting that the pair “talk about everything” with one another. “And we have never surprised one another with anything ever.” For the I am Legend star, communication helped led him and Pinkett Smith to a better place. “But the heart and soul of our union was then, and is still today, intense, luminescent conversation. Even to the writing of this very sentence, if Jada and I begin a conversation, it is a minimum two-hour endeavor. And it is not uncommon that we talk for five or six hours at a stretch,” he wrote in his memoir, which was released in November 2021. “Our joy of pondering and pursuing the mysteries of the universe, through the mirror of each other’s experience, is unbridled ecstasy. Even in the depths of disagreement, there is nothing in this world that either of us more cherishes or enjoys than the opportunity to grow and learn from each other through passionate communication.” In March 2022, Smith raised eyebrows when he slapped Chris Rock during the 94th annual Academy Awards after Rock joked about Pinkett Smith’s shaved head. The Hitch star hit Rock before yelling, "Keep my wife's name out your f—king mouth.” The incident had Hollywood divided, with some stars questioning Smith’s reaction and others defending him for standing up for his wife. Pinkett Smith, for her part, rolled her eyes at Rock’s joke after being candid about her alopecia diagnosis since 2018. Scroll down for everything other stars have said about Pinkett Smith and Smith’s marriage:  In response to Pinkett Smith calling their past relationship an “entanglement," the songwriter told Vulture, “If you look up the definition of ‘entanglement,’ it is a complex and difficult relationship. It was exactly that. I think it’s just the language that probably stuck out to people." He added: "But I definitely have to agree with it being an entanglement. It definitely was something complicated, a complicated dynamic.” Veda Jo Jenkins/Shutterstock  Shortly after Pinkett Smith and Smith addressed their ups and downs, the Dear White People alum came to their defense. "I feel bad for Will and Jada right now, because they've been extremely vulnerable with their personal story. And it takes a lot of courage to do that," Long told Entertainment Tonight in July 2020. "When you have a show like Red Table Talk, you want to be what you are sharing with the world, and that's gotta be a tremendous amount of pressure. Love is a complicated thing." MediaPunch/Shutterstock  "I have not stayed in contact during this incredibly awkward time," Smith's former costar exclusively told Us in July 2020. "I will wait for things to settle back down, and then I will reach out and just say, 'Hey guys, I love you.'" MediaPunch/Shutterstock  After Pinkett Smith got candid about her marriage, her daughter praised her vulnerable approach. "I want to put it on the table. I'm so proud of you. To be able to see you and Dad do that, for me, that was like, 'OK, that's the real deal. That's real love,'" Willow told her mother during an episode of Red Table Talk in September 2020. When you can be like, 'I'm with you, I'm going to stand by you and I'm going to hold your hand because I love you.' That's really important." Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock  In February 2022, the Orange Is the New Black alum brought up Pinkett Smith and Will's comments about their marriage. “We love you. Thank you for all the years of joy you've brought us,” the E! pre-show host said ahead of the SAG Awards. “We can't wait for more Red Table Talk and more entanglements.” The twosome laughed off the joke before Pinkett Smith responded, “No more of those.” Cox replied, “No more entanglements! I love you, girl. I’m just kidding. I’m just joshing you.” Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock  During the 2022 Oscars, Hall introduced a bit where she invited single actors on stage while pretending that their COVID-19 tests got lost. "Will Smith, you're married, but you're on the list," the host teased. "Looks like Jada approved it! Get on up here." Will gestured that he wouldn't be joining Hall on stage while his wife laughed at the joke. Rob Latour/Shutterstock  In response to Will slapping Rock at the 2022 Oscars, the former athlete wrote via Instagram, “He loves his wife. I do not condone violence against anyone. @willsmith loves @jadapinkettsmith. I was told love covers a multitude of sins.♥️… Had I protected my wife [ex Khloé Kardashian] versus mentally, emotionally and spiritually hurting her, I may still be married.” Michele Eve Sandberg/Shutterstock  The comedian also weighed in on Will's altercation at the Academy Awards, telling the Los Angeles Times, "I think Chris was messy. “As a woman who had a husband, I wish my husband would have stood up for me the way Will stood up for Jada. That’s what every woman wants, right? She was hurt. And he protected his wife. And that’s what a man is supposed to do.” Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock |
| Watch a Breakdown of Will Smith and Chris Rock's History Before the Oscars Posted: 31 Mar 2022 12:52 PM PDT Before the slap. Will Smith and Chris Rock‘s altercation at the 2022 Oscars made tons of headlines, but the duo’s history began well before the comedian’s joke about Jada Pinkett Smith. The Saturday Night Live alum, 57, made a cameo appearance on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air in 1995, playing Maurice, a famous actor, and Maurice’s sister, Jasmine. Rock was already a successful stand-up comedian at that point, but the Ali actor, 53, was just starting to become a household name. Pinkett Smith, 50, also met her future husband on the set of Fresh Prince. In 1994, she auditioned to play Lisa Wilkes, the girlfriend of his character (also named Will Smith). The Magic Mike XXL actress lost the role to Nia Long, but she later gained a spouse — she and Smith tied the knot in December 1997. The couple went on to welcome son Jaden Smith, now 23, and daughter Willow Smith, now 21. (Will also shares son Trey, 29, with ex-wife Sheree Zampino.) While Rock and the Men in Black star haven’t worked together since Fresh Prince, the Grown Ups actor and Pinkett Smith collaborated for the first time in 2005. The Matrix Reloaded star provided the voice of a hippo named Gloria in the animated film Madagascar, while Rock played a zebra named Marty. The twosome reprised their roles in the 2008 and 2012 sequels. During the press tour for 2012’s Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted, Rock revealed that his children are big fans of Will and Pinkett Smith’s daughter, Willow. The Dogma star shares daughters Lola, 19, and Zahra, 17, with ex-wife Malaak Compton-Rock. “Hey, my kids listen to your kids!” Rock said during an interview with Fuse at the time, recalling what he told his costar. “’21st Century Girl’ Oh, my God. And they love LMFAO, but they have no idea what it stands for.” Four years later, however, tensions rose when Rock referenced the Smith family during his opening monologue while hosting the 2016 Oscars. The Academy faced criticism that year for a lack of diversity among the nominees. "Jada got mad, said she's not coming," Rock said. "Jada boycotting the Oscars is like me boycotting Rihanna's panties. I wasn't invited." He went on to reference Will, who was snubbed that year for a nomination despite a critically acclaimed performance in the film Concussion. "It's not fair that Will was this good and didn't get nominated," Rock quipped. "It's also not fair that Will was paid $20 million for Wild Wild West." For a full history of Rock’s relationship with Will and Pinkett Smith, watch the video above. |
| Celebrity Engagements of 2022: Stars Who Got Engaged This Year Posted: 31 Mar 2022 12:20 PM PDT Ready to walk down the aisle! Several celebrity couples took their love to the next level in 2022 by getting engaged. Josh Duhamel popped the question to Audra Mari in January after two years of dating. The actor was previously married to Fergie from 2009 to 2019, and the exes share son Axl, whom they welcomed in August 2013. "They are both really good people and committed to their son, but they are too different to make it work," a source told Us Weekly in September 2017 shortly after the duo confirmed their split. Fergie opened up in October 2017 about calling it quits with Duhamel. "It wasn't my plan," she said on The Wendy Williams Show at the time. "I wanted to stay married forever." A year later, the Las Vegas alum hinted at his desire to remarry. "I want to have more kids in the next few years. So it's more about finding someone young enough to have kids," he explained on the "Armchair Expert" podcast in December 2018. "It's not as if I'm out there just trying to f–k anything. That's really not who I am. I'm trying to find a girl that I can be with and have a family with, you know?" Duhamel also reflected on his failed romance with Fergie at the time. "Ferg and I had a great relationship. I love that girl and I always will. Unfortunately, we didn't work, but I will always have her back and she is the mother of my baby," he shared. "She's awesome. So I'm just trying to find somebody. That's kind of what I'm looking for." After the Transformers star posted on social media about his betrothal to Mari, the former Black Eyed Peas member wished her ex-husband well. "Congrats!!!" she commented via Instagram, adding six green heart emojis. Jeremiah Duggar, meanwhile, announced his engagement to Hannah Wissmann in January. The news came three months after the pair revealed their courtship. "Never been so happy. Never felt so blessed!!" the 19 Kids and Counting alum gushed via Instagram in October 2021. "Getting to know each other has been one of the greatest joys of our lives! We are excited to start sharing our story with all of you and to see what God has in store for our future. #mygirlfriend." Duggar's famous family congratulated him and his fiancée on their engagement via social media. "Good lookin' couple right there," Jessa Duggar replied. Scroll through the gallery below to see which celebrity couples got engaged this year!  Us broke the news that the Bringing Up Bates alum popped the question on March 21. Courtesy @tiffandcalebkphotos  The former Bachelorette’s man popped the question at the beach in Los Angeles, Us confirmed on March 30. Stephanie Kleinman/SDK Photo and Design  Us confirmed on March 17 that the actors are engaged after Ashton's diamond ring sparked engagement rumors at the 2022 BAFTA Awards one day prior. “They’re crazy about each other,” an insider told Us, adding that the couple's loved ones “all agree it’s a great match with a ton of potential.” Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  "I made a good decision a while back to ask you on a date ... made the BEST decision of my life asking you to be my wife last night! I love you forever bry!❤️," the Dancing With the Stars pro announced in a sweet Instagram post on March 8. Ivers also shared the exciting news in an upload of her own, writing, "My whole heart for my whole life. ❤️🔥😭 I can’t wait to marry you." Courtesy of Brylee Ivers/Instagram  The Kissing Booth actress announced her engagement to Piet, who was a producer on her show The Act, via Instagram on March 1. "I never knew happiness could be so powerful that it can take the air from your lungs, overwhelming every part of you that you can't help but feel your eyes well from the undeniable joy," King wrote, noting that the proposal took place on February 2. In an Instagram reveal of his own, Piet gushed, "You've unlocked a dimension of love in me that I never knew existed." Courtesy of Steven Piet/Instagram  The former Bachelor star and the political strategist announced their engagement on February 28 after less than one year of dating. The duo got engaged earlier in the year during a weekend trip to Big Sur, California. Courtesy Colton Underwood/Instagram  “I have an announcement: Genevieve is no longer my girlfriend... she's my fiancée!!! I couldn't be happier or more proud to spend my life with the very best person in the entire world,” the Jeopardy! champ gushed via Twitter on February 24. Courtesy Amy Schneider/Twitter  The couple, who were first linked in 2017, shared the happy news via Instagram on February 23. "I was like, 'duh,'" the Scream Queens alum captioned an Instagram snap of her left hand with a diamond ring. She added a hashtag that said "engaged y'all." Kunyansky shared a few photos of the happy couple from their proposal, tagging the location as Geoffrey's Malibu, a waterfront restaurant in California. The couple appeared to enjoy some lobster before Breslin's beau popped the question. Courtesy of Ira Kunyansky/Instagram  The Guardians of the Galaxy director shared a photo via Instagram on February 20 that showed the Suicide Squad actress wearing a very noticeable diamond ring on her left hand. He simply added a smirk and heart emojis in the caption. The pair met after Smallville alum Michael Rosenbaum, a friend of Gunn's who was dating a pal of Holland's, set them up on a blind date in July 2015. AFF-USA/Shutterstock  The athletes announced their relationship milestone via Instagram on February 15. "THE EASIEST YES," Biles gushed alongside photos of Owens' proposal. The NFL player commented, "Ready for forever with you ❤️." Medronn Photography  The Los Angeles Rams safety got down on one knee on February 13 after his team defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI. "MORE THAN ONE RING TONIGHT!!" the team's official account tweeted. "CONGRATS, @trapp07!!!" YouTube  Rod Stewart's daughter announced her engagement to the producer via Instagram on February 6, gushing, "Forever ❤️." The pair have been linked since 2019. Courtesy Kimberly Stewart/Instagram  The Selling Sunset star shared photos from the Lascivious creative director’s proposal on January 29. “Two souls one heart! I SAID YESSSSSS,” she gushed via Instagram. “One year ago I met the man of my dreams the one makes my heart skip every time, the man that makes me better in every single way, the man that I respect, adore, admire and love with all my heart. You came into my life when I least expected it and you came to make my dreams come true. Our love story is like a movie and you are my prince!!” Courtesy of Vanessa Villela/Instagram  The To All the Boys I've Loved Before star and the singer-songwriter announced the news on January 28 after six years of dating. "Saying YES was the easiest decision I’ve ever made," Condor wrote via Instagram. "I consider myself the absolute luckiest woman alive to live in your sphere. Aside from my father, without a doubt, you are the greatest man in the world." The duo met in 2015 at a reception for Emmy nominees after De La Torre tapped his future fiancée on the shoulder and introduced himself. Condor later described the moment as being "like a Taylor Swift song." Courtesy of Lana Condor/Instagram  Us confirmed on January 26 that the Home Alone star and the Suite Life of Zack & Cody alum are engaged after four years of dating. “They are and always have been very in love with each other,” a source revealed of the couple, who welcomed son Dakota in April 2021. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/Shutterstock; Broadimage/Shutterstock  The Victoria's Secret model announced that her longtime partner had proposed during a trip to Switzerland on January 25. Strijd and van Leeuwen, who have been together since they were teenagers, welcomed their first child in December 2020. Courtesy of Romee Strijd/Instagram  The Floribama Shore star revealed via Instagram on January 22 that he proposed on the couple's one-year anniversary. Courtesy of Gus Smyrnios/Instagram  The Today Show announced on January 24 that the Olympic gold medalist is engaged to her Canadian snowboarder boyfriend. Nicholson got down on one knee while out on the slope. Courtesy of Jamie Anderson/Instagram  "The engagement is announced between Jasper, son of Michael Waller-Bridge of King's Lynn, Norfolk, and Teresa Waller-Bridge of Battersea, London, and Michelle Dockery, younger daughter of Michael and Lorraine Dockery of Gidea Park, Essex,” a January 20 announcement in The Times read. AFF-USA/Shutterstock  The Full House alum announced her engagement on January 17. “I love you Mescal, for always. You’re my person. I can’t wait to see the life that lies ahead for us,” Sweetin wrote via Instagram about her boyfriend of four years. Courtesy of Jodie Sweetin/Instagram  The “Bloody Valentine” singer proposed to the actress on January 11 after less than two years of dating. “In July of 2020 we sat under this banyan tree. We asked for magic. We were oblivious to the pain we would face together in such a short, frenetic period of time. Unaware of the work and sacrifices the relationship would require from us but intoxicated off of the love. And the karma,” Fox gushed via Instagram. “Somehow a year and a half later, having walked through hell together, and having laughed more than I ever imagined possible, he asked me to marry him. And just as in every lifetime before this one, and as in every lifetime that will follow it, I said yes. … and then we drank each other’s blood.” Diggzy/Jesal/Shutterstock  The Real Housewives of Miami star announced her engagement — which took place on New Year’s Eve in December 2021 — on January 12. “Creating a life we love … Always,” she gushed via Instagram. Courtesy Nicole Martin/Instagram  Us confirmed on January 11 that the former American Idol judge and his girlfriend of more than 10 years are engaged. He reportedly proposed on Christmas Eve in December 2021. David Fisher/Shutterstock  The When in Rome star announced his engagement to the model on January 8, her 28th birthday. He posted an Instagram photo of the couple showing off a piece of paper that read, “Audra Diane Mari, will you marry me?” “It’s on!!” he captioned the picture. “She found a message in a bottle that washed ashore and said YES!!” Broadimage/Shutterstock; Gerald Herbert/AP/Shutterstock  “She said YES!!!!” the former reality star wrote via Instagram on January 6. “Hannah, getting to know you for the past year has been so incredible! I can’t even find the words to describe it. You are the best thing that has ever happened to me and I cannot wait to marry you. I love you!!” Courtesy Alaythia Wissmann/Instagram |
| She Said Yes! Bringing Up Bates' Trace Is Engaged to GF Lydia Romeike Posted: 31 Mar 2022 12:10 PM PDT The Bates family is getting bigger! Trace Bates is engaged to girlfriend Lydia Romeike, Us Weekly exclusively confirms. The 25-year-old reality star popped the question on March 21 on the rooftop of the Embassy Suites hotel in Knoxville, Tennessee. The UPtv personality and Lydia, 24, were surrounded by two floral towers and romantic candles as Trace got down on one knee. “It’s hard to describe the emotions you feel when you are fixing to ask the girl of your dreams to marry you,” the son of Kelly and Gil Bates noted in an exclusive statement to Us. “I just know that Lydia is my best friend, and she’s the most positive thing in my life. It’s hard to imagine a day going by without seeing her or talking to her. I knew I wanted her to be by my side forever, but planning the where and the how and all of the details of the engagement was a task!” Trace continued: “I wanted the timing and setting to all be a huge surprise, so I was grateful for the help of my sister Josie [Bates] and her friend Chloe. It’s hard to believe we are finally engaged and are making wedding plans!” Josie, 22, and their friend arranged the white bouquets that decorated the rooftop on the happy couple’s big day. Lydia, for her part, told Us that she was “totally shocked” by the proposal. “I thought Trace was in Nashville helping his brother Lawson renovate his newly purchased home,” the future bride recalled. “He even texted me pictures of himself working in the house, which I later found out had been taken earlier just for this occasion. He had our friend Chloe ‘hire’ me to do a photo shoot on the roof, so I actually thought I was going to work.” The doors to the rooftop had been covered with a black curtain, but Lydia said she “didn’t even notice” that attempt at concealing the surprise. “When I opened the door, Trace was standing in his suit in front of this gorgeously decorated backdrop and I think I just stood there stunned for a few minutes,” she gushed. “Our song was playing over the hotel speakers, and Trace dropped to one knee to propose.” Lydia told Us, “I don’t think I’ve ever admired him more or been more speechless! He went through so many hoops and planned so hard to make this day perfect for me, and I feel so blessed to be preparing to marry someone that loves me so much. I’m overjoyed!” The newly engaged couple began dating in August 2021, confirming their romance via Instagram that December. “So blessed to call you mine Weeks before marking their relationship milestone, Lydia shared a series of sweet snaps with her beau, gushing via Instagram on March 7, “I love you more everyday Trace previously dated Chaney Kahle, confirming the beginning of their courtship in September 2019. However, the twosome called it quits by the following February. Scroll down for an exclusive look at Trace and Lydia’s engagement: Trace is the latest of the 19 Bates children to get engaged. Courtesy @tiffandcalebkphotos  The photographer felt "overjoyed" after the romantic moment. Courtesy @tiffandcalebkphotos  White flowers surrounded the fiancés. Courtesy @tiffandcalebkphotos  Trace proposed with a one-carat ring featuring an oval-shaped diamond. Courtesy @tiffandcalebkphotos |
| Daniel Radcliffe: I’m ‘Bored’ of Hearing Opinions About Will Smith's Slap Posted: 31 Mar 2022 11:39 AM PDT The slap heard 'round the world. Will Smith stunned the star-studded audience — and everyone watching at home — when he took to the stage and smacked Chris Rock across the face after the comedian made a "joke" about Jada Pinkett Smith's hair loss at the 2022 Oscars on Sunday, March 27. "Jada, I love you," the comedian said from the stage, quipping, "G.I. Jane 2, can't wait to see it," referring to the actress' buzzed head, as G.I. Jane star Demi Moore wore a similar style. (Pinkett Smith, 50, has often been open about losing her hair due to alopecia.) As the camera cut to the Smiths, the King Richard star, 53 — who later won the Oscar for best actor — seemed to smile at Rock's joke, while Pinkett Smith intensely rolled her eyes. Though it initially seemed that Smith was OK with the quip, he quickly walked onstage and slapped the Longest Yard actor, 57, across the face. Once he returned to his seat, he yelled, "Keep my wife's name out of your f–king mouth.” "Wow. Will Smith just smacked the s–t outta me," Rock said to the audience before returning to handing out the award for best documentary. For his part, the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air alum later referenced — and apologized for — the altercation in his speech when accepting his Oscar for King Richard.  "Oh, man. Richard Williams was a fierce defender of his family," Smith said, relating his behavior to that of Serena and Venus Williams' father, the role he played in the film. "I'm being called on in my life to love people and to protect people and to be a river to my people. I know to do what we do, you got to be able to take abuse. You got to be able to have people talk crazy about you. In this business you got to be able to have people disrespecting you. And you got to smile, you got to pretend like that's OK." The 7 Pounds actor also apologized to several people for his behavior — though not explicitly to Rock. "I want to apologize to the academy. I want to apologize to all my fellow nominees," he added. "Art imitates life: I look like the crazy father. Just like they said about Richard Williams. But love will make you do crazy things." He later apologized directly to the presenter the following day in a lengthy statement. “I would like to publicly apologize to you, Chris,” Smith wrote via Instagram on March 28. “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. There is no place for violence in a world of love and kindness.” Stars who were both in attendance and watching at home had a lot to say about the drama — from Rock's "joke" to Smith's slap. Scroll below to see how celebrities reacted to the incident:  The Dropout star threw shade at both Smith and the Academy on Wednesday, March 30, when she posted a photo of the actor dancing with his award at the Vanity Fair Oscar party. "Also pretty certain the Academy didn't tell him to f--k off before his win," Seyfried claimed via her Instagram Story. Matt Baron/Shutterstock  The Summer of Soul producer — who took home the Best Documentary Feature trophy alongside Questlove — slammed both Smith and Rock for overshadowing the exciting moment in a series of since-deleted tweets on Thursday. When the film was announced as the winner, the comedian said the award would go to "Questlove and four white guys," when in fact it went to the Roots frontman, Patel, Robert Fyvolent and David Dinerstein, only the latter two of whom are white. "The reason that makes me SO SO VERY ANGRY is because I was so proud to be one of a handful of South Asians to have ever won an Oscar in the history of the award," Patel wrote via Twitter, adding that he was also the third South Asian artist to win that night. "That's never happened before! And it's meaningful! It's history!" Though he acknowledged that Rock was in a stressful situation when he made the quip, Patel still shared his frustration with the entire incident, noting, "I'm angry. Angry at Will Smith. Angry at Chris Rock. Angry for me. Angry for Ahmir. Angry for my fellow filmmakers." Kristina Bumphrey/Shutterstock  “When Will Smith stormed onto the Oscar stage to strike Chris Rock for making a joke about his wife’s short hair, he did a lot more damage than just to Rock’s face,” the NBA legend wrote via a Substack essay on Monday, March 28. “With a single petulant blow, he advocated violence, diminished women, insulted the entertainment industry, and perpetuated stereotypes about the Black community.” He continued: “I don’t want to see [Smith] punished or ostracized because of this one, albeit a big one, mistake. I just want this to be a cautionary tale for others not to romanticize or glorify bad behavior. And I want Smith to be the man who really protects others — by admitting the harm he’s done to others.” Stewart Cook/Shutterstock  “He loves his wife. I do not condone violence against anyone,” the former Los Angeles Lakers athlete captioned a Tuesday, March 29, Instagram snap. “@willsmith loves @jadapinkettsmith. I was told love covers a multitude of sins.♥️… Had I protected my wife [ex Khloé Kardashian] versus mentally, emotionally and spiritually hurting her, I may still be married.” John Salangsang/Shutterstock  “You have a presenter that’s working for you at The Academy. … They are working for you. They touch somebody, they punch somebody, they slap somebody. You have the person removed,” the Real Housewives of New York City alum said on a Tuesday, March 29, episode of her “Just B” podcast. “You give them their award separately. It’s not like, ‘Oh, hey, I know you just smacked somebody presenting, but now we’re going to give you an award.’” Frankel continued: “It’s awkward at best. I did not see the whole show. But from what I understand, that’s what happened. I can’t overstate the fact that you just can’t touch another person. It’s a bad example for your kids. It’s a bad example for America.” John Salangsang/Shutterstock  "Here's a picture of my dress at the show where we are apparently assaulting people on stage now," the Batman star captioned a red carpet photo via Instagram on Tuesday, March 29. Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock  The Home Improvement alum tweeted, "It's not ok to come up on stage and hit a dude cause you don't like the humor. It's not ok at a Comedy Club, concert hall or hosting some cheeseball award show. Chris Rock is a stand up comedian and a standup guy who carried on. I think I would have run." MediaPunch/Shutterstock  "I am not reading much about how, or even if, the producers attended to Chris," the 30 Rock alum tweeted, later sharing a screenshot of the post via his Instagram account. "But I love you, @chrisrock. And I'm sorry the Oscars turned into the Jerry Springer show." John Salangsang/Shutterstock  The Star Wars actor tweeted a photo of the smackdown, writing, "Stand-up comics are very adept at handling hecklers. Violent physical assault... not so much. #UgliestOscarMoment_Ever." Todd Williamson/January Images/Shutterstock  The Queen & Slim star was "still processing" the heated moment after the ceremony, tweeting, "I have second hand embarrassment for all involved." Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock  "America may be divided, but it was kind of nice for all of us to come together and say, 'holy crap' at the same time," the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon host quipped during his monologue one day after the awards show. "Of course, I have to address the big moment that everyone's talking about, and that is Questlove winning the Oscar for best documentary!" Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock  The U.K. native told Late Late Show With James Corden viewers that the "whole incident threw me off in a huge way" while discussing the ceremony on his show. "Also completely ruined my chances in the Oscar pool. I had Dame Judi Dench smacking Woody Harrelson," he teased, going on to praise Rock for "keeping the show moving." Magnus Sundholm/Shutterstock  "Let me say something as an objective observer: It's never OK to punch a comedian," the writer said on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. "Will Smith was offended by the joke and wanted to stand up for his wife. Fine. Challenge Chris to a duel or, if you really want to hurt a comedian, don't laugh. That hurts way more than a punch, I promise you." Omar Vega/JanuaryImages/Shutterstock  The former Saturday Night Live cast member joked that "the last thing" he'd expect at the Academy Awards "was a display of narcissism," adding, "The 94th Academy Awards were held last night and featured the first live performance of 'We Don't Talk About Bruno,' from the Disney musical Encanto, followed by an unbelievable live performance of 'We Don't Talk About Jada.'" John Salangsang/Shutterstock  “I just sat down ’cause I was like, ‘I gotta put that drink down,'” the tennis star — whose father, Richard Williams, was depicted by Smith in King Richard — said via a since-deleted Instagram Story. Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock  “I think Will was immature, I think he was childish and he was violent,” Sunny Hostin said on the show. Whoopi Goldberg, an Academy governor weighed in on the idea of the Academy taking away his Oscar. “There will be consequences I’m sure, but I don’t think that’s what they’re going to do, particularly because Chris said ‘Listen, I’m not pressing any charges,’” she said. Ana Navarro didn't mince words. "Hitting somebody is a crime, a crime of assault. While she called Rock's quip “a lame joke, a joke in very poor taste,” she believes the slap and the remark were “not equivalent.” Joy Behar discussed the impact on comedians. “They want us [comedians] to be edgy, to go out there and say what everyone’s thinking … and then they get mad.” Shutterstock (2)  “There is only so much one can take… sometimes you have to slap back,” the actress, who portrayed Aunt Viv on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, tweeted. “Celebrate the win… nothing else matters. Both actions were incorrect but Chris didn’t need to go there.” Marion Curtis/StarPix for HBOmax/Shutterstock  The entrepreneur attempted to play peacemaker after the incident when presenting The Godfather tribute on stage. “OK, Will and Chris, we’re going to solve that like family at the Gold Party, OK?" the rapper said. "But right now we are moving on with love. Everybody make some noise!” Rob Latour/Shutterstock  Cameras caught N'yongo looking visibly shocked as Smith yelled at Rock to keep "my wife's name out your f—king mouth. YouTube  "And That’s How We Do It," Will and Jada's son tweeted in response. Courtesy of Jaden Smith/Twitter  When asked how the altercation compared to Bachelor Nation drama, the "Viall Files" podcast host told Us that the Oscars moment was "way more dramatic" than the reality dating show. "He walked up on stage and slapped him," Viall said at the 30th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party on Sunday. "I think most people just wondered if it was like a bit or a joke, if it was fake. I think pretty quickly we realized it was serious." The ABC personality noted that the situation was "unfortunate" on several levels. "Chris Rock is there to be a comedian. He tells jokes, obviously, you know, there's always going to be some at the expense of people. ... Everyone has a right to feel though how they feel, and we have our hurt feelings, but how we handle our hurt feelings matters," Viall told Us. "I don't know if Will handled it the best. But his performance [in King Richard] was amazing. Congrats to him for winning the Oscar, certainly well-deserved in his performance. It just — I feel like it took away from his moment. I feel like more people are going to be talking about that than his award. And that's unfortunate for everyone." Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  "I love Chris Rock. I don’t think he would’ve made that joke had he known what Jada recently shared- but between him & the whole team @ the #Oscars you mean to tell me not ONE of y’all heard this woman just share this heartbreaking story? #ComeOnSon," the rapper wrote on Twitter. " .... You just got to witness in real time what happens in a man’s soul when he looks over to the woman he loves & sees her holding back tears from a “little joke” at her expense. This is what any & every real man feels in that instant. while y’all seeing the joke he’s seeing her pain." Matt Baron/Shutterstock  “Will Smith said ‘Not Today,'" the Good Place alum shared via Twitter, alongside a Malcolm X quote. "A man big enough to absolutely floor him, slapped him softly enough that Chris barely moved, because he made fun of his wife’s alopecia on a world stage. Don’t say #protectBlackwomen for two years and then only condemn Will here. Come on…". Rob Latour/Shutterstock  "At your highest moment …be careful that's when the devil tries to come for you," the "WAP" rapper wrote on Twitter, echoing Denzel Washington's own comments to Smith. MediaPunch/Shutterstock  "So upsetting - on every level - bravo to Chris Rock - for not eviscerating will smith - which he could do any day of the week - he walked away - bravo from a sad display of toxic masculinity from a narcissistic madman," tweeted the actress, using the hashtags, "#Oscars2022" and "#chrisROCK." Gregory Pace/Shutterstock  “I’ve been getting out of that Spider-Man costume. Did I miss anything?” the Life and Beth star joked after Will's win. “There’s, like, a different vibe in here.” Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock  “Let me tell you something, it’s a very bad practice to walk up on stage and physically assault a comedian,” the comedian tweeted. “Now we all have to worry about who wants to be the next Will Smith in comedy clubs and theaters.” Annie Lesser/imageSPACE/Shutterstock  "We should never get to a place where we sit and watch a movie star hit someone on global television then, moments later, get a standing ovation while talking about love. #WillSmith #Oscars," the journalist tweeted. Broadimage/Shutterstock  “This was loud!!! Like that slap on that other channel,” the NBA icon tweeted Sunday night when the Stanford women's basketball team beat Texas. Matt Baron/Shutterstock  “I believe whatever he felt that he did, he had the right to do,” the "Strip That Down" singer told Good Morning Britain while noting, “I also felt like there were three losers in one fight.” He added, “It’s a very sad thing but there was a powerful moment for me, to sit and watch one of the world’s best emoters speak from the heart and I would rather take away the beauty from the situation than take the pain … but I had to leave my chair I’ll be honest with you, it cut me really deep.” David Fisher/Shutterstock  “This is a sign of great mental illness when you can’t control your impulse," the shock jock said of Smith, seemingly coming to Rock's defense: "Not only that, it was hardly an insulting joke. It was not even a good joke. The joke, quite frankly, was beneath Chris Rock. It was a throwaway." Scott Roth/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  "I mean the hit was definitely less Philly and more Bel Air," the Hunter Hunter star joked via Twitter. NINA PROMMER/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock  The Hamilton star weighed in on the incident at the Vanity Fair afterparty, noting, "This business can sometimes feel like walking around with your skin ripped off, you know? It's a very vulnerable thing. And so I think we saw two artists with their hearts open. It's a vulnerable moment, sometimes it's messy but it's always beautiful when it's the truth." Evan Agostini/AP/Shutterstock  "I know the big story is the slap, but congratulations to @amyschumer @iamwandasykes & Regina Hall who were very funny," the comedian, who previously hosted the Oscars in 2017 and 2018, tweeted on Sunday. "I hope that isn't overshadowed by the unpleasantness #Oscars." Chris Pizzello/AP/Shutterstock  "A GI Jane joke???" Spade tweeted of his Grown Ups costar's quip. David Fisher/Shutterstock  The Black Monday star wrote via Twitter, "Hopefully some eye witnesses will step forward," as the LAPD noted in a statement that they didn't "have any details about the incident." Stewart Cook/Shutterstock  “Wtaf????? That wasn’t scripted?????” asked the Daily Show host via Twitter, repeating, “Wtaf????? That wasn’t scripted?????” Danny Moloshok/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  "I think Chris was messy. As a woman who had a husband, I wish my husband would have stood up for me the way Will stood up for Jada,” the Girls’ Trip star told the Los Angeles Times. “That’s what every woman wants, right? She was hurt. And he protected his wife. And that’s what a man is supposed to do." Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock  The director tweeted multiple times about the moment and strongly condemned the violence. “Alert - @amyschumer do not go to the @VanityFair party. Will Smith wants to talk to you about the monologue. Chris— I think you should take him for all his King Richard, I mean, Hitch money. #Oscars.” He later referenced Questlove, writing, “@questlove who deserved his moment without that toxic nonsense before him. I’m glad Chris is ok. Will learned nothing training for Ali. Will Smith’s punches are as soft as his raps. #Oscars.” David Buchan/Shutterstock  “Just saw the Will Smith slap. Anyone have a late night show I can borrow just for tomorrow?” the former late-night host joked via Twitter. Danny Moloshok/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  “I’m getting under my couch,” the Billy on the Street host tweeted in response to the surprising moment. Andrew H. Walker/Shutterstock  “WENT OUT OF RM & MISSED REASON FOR WILL’S PUNCH..JUST SAW IT, BUT STILL NOT SURE WHY,” Cher, always one to tweet her mind, wrote. Rob Latour/Shutterstock  “Violence isn’t ok. Assault is never the answer,” the One Tree Hill alum shared on Twitter. “Also? This is the 2nd time that Chris has made fun of Jada on the #Oscars stage, & tonight he went after her alopecia. Punching down at someone’s auto-immune disease is wrong. Doing so on purpose is cruel. They both need a breather.” Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock  “There is NEVER a justification for VIOLENCE! Never, ever, ever!!” the Shameless star tweeted. Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock  "Will smith just fully sent it and punched Chris rock in the face on the Oscar’s,” Alex Pall and Drew Taggart tweeted from The Chainsmokers’ account. Casey Flanigan/imageSPACE/Shutterstock  "Hahaha thank you Japanese television," the Olympic medalist tweeted, enjoying the fact that the incident — with both actors' remarks — aired in full. Broadimage/Shutterstock  The singer-songwriter appeared to side with Rock, tweeting, "I like Oscar winners who don’t slap comedians across the face over a joke." Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup/Shutterstock |
| More Than a Work Wife! Blake Shelton Recalls Meeting Gwen on 'The Voice' Posted: 31 Mar 2022 11:39 AM PDT Opposites attract! Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton might seem as different as can be — but they make a perfect match. The musical duo met while working on The Voice in 2015 and quickly fell for each other in the wake of their divorces from Gavin Rossdale and Miranda Lambert. After five years together, Shelton finally popped the question in October 2020. “Hey @gwenstefani thanks for saving my 2020… And the rest of my life.. I love you. I heard a YES!” the country crooner gushed via Instagram alongside a sweet PDA pic from his proposal. Stefani, for her part, teased that her answer was an obvious one. “Yes please! Two years earlier, the Oklahoma native revealed that his budding relationship with Stefani helped him get back from “rock bottom” after the end of his four-year marriage. “It’s a miracle that I met somebody that was going through the same exact thing that I was at the same exact moment in time,” Shelton told Willie Geist during a June 2018 episode of Sunday Today. “I think if Gwen and I were being honest right now talking about this, I think in the back of our minds, we both kind of thought this is a rebound deal. … But now here we are three years later, and every day that goes by just feels like a stronger bond between the two of us, and it constantly feels like it’s going to the next level.” Stefani split from Rossdale in August 2015, and the exes share three sons: Kingston, Zuma and Apollo. While the “Hollaback Girl” singer and Shelton hunkered down together amid the coronavirus pandemic, an insider told Us Weekly exclusively that Stefani’s kids have a soft spot for Shelton. “Those boys look up to Blake in a big way,” the source said in August 2020. “He’s earned their respect as a father figure. He’s gone from being their friend to being a serious parental influence.” Scroll down to take a look back at all of Stefani and Shelton’s sweetest moments together.  Stefani and Shelton split from their respective spouses, Gavin Rossdale and Miranda Lambert, within two weeks of each other in July and August 2015. The country singer and Lambert shockingly announced July 20 that they were splitting after four years of marriage. On August 3, Stefani and Bush rocker Rossdale surprised everyone when they said they were divorcing after 13 years of marriage. Kevin Mazur/WireImage (2)  Something was brewing! Stefani and Shelton hilariously performed Drake's "Hotline Bling" on The Tonight Show on October 26. The friendship — and the chemistry between the two — was clearly palpable. "They're a real thing," one insider close to Shelton told Us Weekly. NBC  Shelton and Stefani hit fellow Voice coach Adam Levine's 2015 Halloween bash together, and partygoers told Us Weekly that the pair were together the whole night. A stealthy photo taken by one attendee showed Shelton with his arms wrapped around Stefani on the dance floor. Days after the snap was taken, her rep confirmed to Us that they were an item. Courtesy of Prinsloo/Instagram  Making it official! After months of concealing their flirtation, Stefani — via her rep — exclusively confirmed to Us on November 4 that she and Shelton were in fact dating. "Gwen and Blake are longtime friends who have very recently started dating," the No Doubt singer's rep told Us. A few days later, Stefani couldn't help but praise her new man. "He’s a pretty rad guy," she said during a radio interview. "I have to say that." Trae Patton/NBC/Getty  So adorbs. The day after Thanksgiving, Stefani and Shelton were caught FaceTiming (by an eagle-eyed fan) while she was exploring Disneyland with her three young sons. "These people — they get these pictures!" Shelton later joked to Access Hollywood about getting caught. "What I think was like, 'Hey! Look at this cool stuff at Disneyland!' And the next thing I see is a picture of Gwen holding my face up at Disneyland." Splash News  Right before the 2015 holidays, the couple jetted out of L.A. together to attend the engagement party of former Voice contestant RaeLynn Woodward. Snaps from the bash showed ugly sweater–clad Stefani and Shelton (who mentored the bride-to-be) having a blast in a photo booth with guests. Courtesy of RaeLynn/Twitter  Her little pony! Shelton got Stefani a horse for her birthday in January, which he confirmed in an interview months later. "I got her a horse and I got myself a horse at the same time," Shelton told Entertainment Tonight. "Gwen, she loves riding and she loves horses. It's actually so funny that people are so shocked by that, but if you can name me one girl on the planet that doesn't love horses or just think that they are beautiful." Courtesy of Stefani/Instagram  Here comes the bride? Stefani attended the Nashville wedding of Shelton's hair stylist Amanda Craig in January — and she even nabbed the bouquet. “Gwen and Blake were dancing most of the night,” an eyewitness told Us of the couple at the nuptials. “They were slow-dancing and kissing, as well as fast-dancing. The band was a Motown band, and they danced to songs like ‘Can’t Help Myself,’ ‘Get Ready’ and ‘My Girl.’” Splash News  Back to Nashville again! In late February, the duo returned to the southern city for RaeLynn Woodward's wedding to Josh Davis. Former Voice contestant Woodward posted a photo with the couple from her big day and wrote: "What a beautiful day with such beautiful people. I am so thankful for everyone in my life and for my amazing Husband. #destinedtobeadavis." Courtesy of RaeLynn/Instagram  Love was definitely in the air. Stefani and Shelton made their red carpet debut at the Vanity Fair 2016 Oscars afterparty, where the No Doubt singer performed. Inside the bash, a source told Us that the PDA was prevalent between the pair. "They made out,” an observer told Us — and it continued at another party that night. "They were dancing together and kissing against a wall," another partygoer told Us. "They’re completely infatuated." Kevin Mazur/Wireimage  He hopes they're "Happy!" The stars' fellow Voice coach Pharrell Williams opened up about watching their romance unfold in a March Today show appearance. "It's poppin' off!" the “Happy” singer said of the duo. "It's so beautiful, because being there, I watched both of them go through a lot, you know. You hate to see your friends go through something so heavy, and it's kind of like a miracle, man — just watching that." Trae Patton/NBC/Getty  The couple that wears matching robes together, stays together! Stefani and Shelton rocked loungewear emblazoned with their names while in Vegas for the 2018 Academy of Country Music Awards. Todd Williamson/E! Entertainment/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images  During Shelton’s performance at the ACM’s, the “Underneath It All” crooner, who went as his date, was caught on camera singing along to his hit “I Lived It.” Jeff Kravitz/ACMA2018/FilmMagic for ACM  The Voice judge wasn’t shy about proclaiming his affection for his girlfriend on Twitter during a visit she made to his home state of Oklahoma. “Hey @gwenstefani it’s official… with your arrowhead finding eye you are now an adopted Okie!!!” he wrote. “Side note: I love you pretty girl… #truth.” Kevin Mazur/WireImage  The “Baby Don’t Lie” crooner shared a series of post-concert photos on Instagram that showed her smooching her man while locked in a passionate embrace in her dressing room. Rachel Murray/Getty Images for Glamour  Stefani serenaded Shelton with a sweet birthday song on June 16. “Happy Birthday, dear Blakey,” she could be heard crooning in a video she posted on Instagram. John Shearer/BBMA2017/Getty Images for dcp  Shelton was his significant other’s number one fan at the debut of her Just a Girl residency in Las Vegas on June 27, holding her youngest son, Apollo, on his lap. “It was the sweetest thing ever,” an onlooker told Us. “[Blake] looked like a total father figure to him. He is so smitten with Apollo, and Apollo seemed just obsessed with him. They all seem very much like a family. … [Apollo] was taking some of his snacks and feeding Blake. It was adorable.” Ethan Miller/Getty Images  The duo cuddled up again one month later while vacationing in Shelton’s native Oklahoma with Stefani’s brood. The pair, who also vacationed in Antigua earlier in 2018 according to a source, were all smiles while snuggling on a boat during the trip. Courtesy of Gwen Stefani/Instagram  The former Voice costars dressed up together for a Halloween-themed bash with Stefani’s three kids on October 20. The three-time Grammy winner dressed up as Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas and the “God Gave Me You” singer was in a sailor costume. Courtesy of Gwen Stefani/Instagram  Stefani and Shelton were so lovey dovey at the 2018 People’s Choice Awards, that Voice host Carson Daly told the crowd the twosome were going to “get a room.” Alberto Rodriguez/E! Entertainment/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images  The No Doubt singer posted a Photoshopped throwback of herself with the country crooner to Instagram in March 2019 that showed the Voice judge smiling with his arm around a young Stefani. Shelton liked the picture so much, he made it his Instagram profile. Courtesy of Gwen Stefani/Instagram  The duo took their love to a Luke Bryan concert, where they packed on the PDA and documented the night on their Instagram Stories. Courtesy Gwen Stefani/Instagram  After Ellen DeGeneres gifted Shelton a proposal clock and told him it would be OK if Stefani were the one to propose, the Oklahoma native shared her response: “She goes, ‘You know this is not how this is gonna work.’” Michael Rozman/Warner Bros.  The twosome brought their love story to life in the swoon-worthy music video for their duet, "Nobody But You." The video included never-before-seen home movies as it also followed Stefani and Shelton around on dreamy fictional date nights. YouTube  The "Hillbilly Bone" singer appeared at Stefani's concert in Las Vegas for a surprise performance of their duet "Nobody But You." The "Cool" songstress couldn't contain her excitement when she straddled Shelton on stage at the end of the song. Courtesy Gwen Stefani/Instagram  The couple took the stage at the 2020 Grammy Awards to deliver the first-ever performance of their song "Nobody But You." Stefani and Shelton sang the romantic duet while they gazed into each other's eyes before they hugged at the end of the performance. Rob Latour/Shutterstock  Stefani attempted to give her boyfriend a haircut amid the coronavirus quarantine on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The songstress tried to shave host Jimmy Fallon's initials into Shelton's head, but the letters were almost impossible to see. Courtesy Blake Shelton/Twitter  The "Rich Girl" singer made her Grand Ole Opry debut alongside Shelton during a performance of their duet "Nobody But You," which was live-streamed from the country singer's ranch in Oklahoma. Circle All Access  A source told Us that Stefani and Shelton are excited to walk down the aisle after the coronavirus pandemic ends. "COVID-19 has turned their world upside down, as it has with so many families,” the insider said at the time. “Gwen knows she is blessed and wants to have the wedding as soon as social distancing guidelines are lifted.” ROMA/MEGA  “Happy birthday @blakeshelton thank u for being my best friend 🥳:birthday:gx #luckyme #june18th,” the Trolls actress wrote via Instagram to celebrate Shelton’s 44th birthday. Courtesy of Gwen Stefani/Instagram  A source told Us exclusively that the couple officially moved into their joint L.A. mansion after spending a few months in Oklahoma earlier in the summer amid the coronavirus pandemic. “They are very happy to be settled at last in their family home,” a source exclusively tells Us. “Gwen wanted to be moved in for the start of the school year, even though the kids are doing school at home because of COVID-19. They are truly happy as a family and it’s the new beginning Gwen needed.” Matt Baron/Shutterstock  The couple performed their duet "Happy Anywhere" at the 2020 Academy of Country Music Awards. Stefani and Shelton sang together in a studio with a green screen that placed them in Nashville's Bluebird Cafe. CBS  The No Doubt frontwoman celebrated her 2020 Academy of Country Music Awards performance with Shelton by photoshopping her beau into an old picture of herself with Rossdale. "#datenight @acmawards w my boo @blakeshelton gx,” she captioned the post via Instagram. Gregory Pace/Shutterstock; Sara De Boer/startraksphoto.com  Shelton posted a sweet birthday message to Stefani as she celebrated her 51st birthday on October 3. "It’s a special day for a special lady in my life," he captioned a photo of the pair in a cornfield as they filmed the music video for their new duet, "Happy Anywhere." "Happy birthday @gwenstefani, I’d write a song for you every single day if I could..." Matt Baron/Shutterstock  "Hey @gwenstefani thanks for saving my 2020... And the rest of my life.. I love you. I heard a YES!" the country crooner gushed via Instagram in October 2020 after confirming his engagement to his fellow The Voice coach. Stefani posted a playful announcement of her own, writing via Instagram, "Yes please! 💍🙏🏻." A source later confirmed to Us that Shelton proposed in Oklahoma days before the pair's announcement. Xavier Collin/Picturegroup/Shutterstock  The “Honey Bee” crooner revealed that Stefani was wearing her engagement ring during an October appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers, which could have blown their announcement the following day. “She kept, like, doing this with her hand,” the Oklahoma native said, while talking with Seth Meyers in December 2020, raising his left hand up to his face. “And You know, [she was] wondering if people would figure out that she was wearing an engagement ring.” The “Some Beach” singer continued: “I told her, I said, ‘You know you wear more jewelry than Mr. T. so I don’t think anybody is gonna pick up on that, Gwen.’ And they didn’t. You could’ve figure it out. She was giving you hints!” NBC (2)  The “Let Me Reintroduce Myself” singer gushed about her fiancé during a December 2020 episode of Zane Lowe’s “At Home With Apple Music,” revealing “it’s hard not to like almost everything about Blake Shelton.” Stefani noted that the country crooner is her “best friend,” but that’s just part of her attraction to him. “We tell each other everything. I don't want to do anything without him. He's my homie,” she explained. “And he's just a very generous, generous guy. He's full of love and generosity. And like you said, he's a smart, smart guy as well. So you feel safe, you could lean on him and trust him.” The California native also opened up about Shelton being a true “artist” and revealed that he has “a lot of different sides to him. She noted: “His true love is just of nature and of just being at that ranch. And he loves animals and he knows every single name of every salamander and every tree and every bush and snake. He's just always been the same. He's the same guy no matter where he goes, you know what I'm saying? And there's some things just so cool about that. And there's just something great about someone that's so genuine and then super talented, because then you watch him sing and you're just like, ‘My God, your voice.’ He's really good.” Trae Patton/NBC  The Oklahoma native dished on the details of his proposal to Stefani two months after popping the question — and revealed that things could have taken a wrong turn. "To be honest with you — and this is scary — I had the ring in the compartment on my door of my truck for about a week," Shelton said during a December 2020 interview on The Bobby Bones Show. "I don't know about you, but stuff falls out of that damn thing on my truck all the time. ... I kept thinking, 'Man, somebody's gonna hit the jackpot whenever I drop this thing out of my truck.' I wanted to keep it there all the time because I didn't know when I would have the exact, right moment. But thank God, I didn't lose the ring." YouTube; Shutterstock (inset)  Stefani appeared on DJ Khaled's "The First One" podcast in March 2021, where she opened up about her relationship with Shelton and how he factors into her career, revealing that she bounces ideas off him, just like she used to do with her No Doubt bandmates. "When you're on your own [but used to collaborating] and writing with a bunch of different people, you kind of feel like you need someone to do that with," she said during the podcast episode. "Yesterday, Blake and I sat down and listened to, like, every song — which is a lot of songs — and just put our favorite stars by which ones. We definitely bounce off each other." AFF-USA/Shutterstock  The “Wind It Up” singer revealed in March 2021 that her beauty and anti-aging secret involves her country crooner fiancé. "Blake is the greatest guy. I look back over the past few years and look at pictures of when I first started kissing Blake,” she recalled during an interview with The Daily Telegraph’s Stellar. “And I look the best I've ever looked in my life in those photos. Love must look good on me. I feel like that does show through – it really does." Broadimage/Shutterstock  Shelton appeared as the guest host on Today with Hoda & Jenna in March 2021 and revealed that he and Stefani would “hopefully” tie the knot that summer. The country crooner added: “I'm afraid if she and I wait until next November, then I'm right back into The Voice cycle again. And I really want to be able to have plenty of time before and after.” Mjt/Admedia/Sipa/Shutterstock  During a special for the 10th anniversary of The Voice, the country star said one of the best bonuses he got out of his participation in the TV show was his future wife. "People ask me all the time, 'What's the greatest thing that has happened for you since you've been on The Voice?'" he shared. "That's a no-brainer, right? I met my fiancée here. It's hard to resist Gwen Stefani. You know, here's this iconic rock star coming to be a coach on The Voice in a black minivan. That was cool to me." He added that their relationship made filming the reality series more fun because she inspires his competitive instincts. "I love it when she's here," he said, noting that he "would have laughed you out of the room" if you told him "back in 1996" that the No Doubt frontwoman would become his girlfriend. "She brings a very complicated element of competition, for me in particular. But I love that. I love the challenge. Just knowing that she's there, and she has my back, is pretty cool." Rob Latour/Shutterstock  While fans eagerly wait for the musicians to tie the knot, Shelton gave away a major secret about the wedding reception, telling Jimmy Fallon in May 2021 that he and Stefani plan to have their first dance to "If You Leave" from the Pretty in Pink soundtrack. "We've talked about this, we both love the song. We're both fans of the '80s, why not, why not?" Shelton said at the time. Courtesy The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon/YouTube  Shelton still gets excited when it comes to working with Stefani. "I still have those moments when we get into work mode, I know that it should be super, like, emotional and personal and this, because we haven't done that many, we've done four songs together, and I'm still more in blown away fan shocked mode when I actually work with her," Shelton said during an interview on Apple Music 1 in June 2021. He even loves bringing Stefani out as a surprise guest at his concerts. "And there's been times where she comes out on stage, we'll have a plan if she's at one of my concerts and we always try to keep it on the down-low, and then we'll start 'Nobody But You' or 'Go Ahead And Break My Heart,' and then I'll be singing it," Shelton explained. "And here I am dying from the time I stand on stage, walk out on stage, until that moment hits, because I know on that set list people are going to [flip] in their seats when Gwen Stefani walks out here. It's like I'm a kid on Christmas morning." Rob Latour/Shutterstock  The L.A.M.B. designer attended her bridal shower on June 10, sharing snaps from the festive day via her Instagram Stories. “SHE’S GETTING MARRIIIEEEEED,” she captioned one photo, which showed her enjoying a glass of white wine and holding a wrapped gift. A few days later, though, fans began wondering whether she and Shelton had already tied the knot after Stefani was photographed wearing what appeared to be a wedding band alongside her engagement ring. Courtesy Gwen Stefani/Instagram  The "Bubble Pop Electric" singer threw a surprise party for Shelton's 45th birthday on June 18. "Celebrating my besties b day today love u," she wrote via Instagram, captioning a video of the country star walking outside to see friends and family waiting for him. In another video, party attendees serenaded Shelton, who gamely wore a gold birthday crown. Courtesy of Gwen Stefani/Instagram  The couple got their marriage license from the Johnston County District Court Clerk in Oklahoma at the end of June, giving them 10 days to make their marriage official in accordance with state law. Trae Patton/NBC  Us confirmed on July 5 that the couple tied the knot during an intimate ceremony on Shelton’s Oklahoma ranch two days prior. ROMA/MEGA  Daly, who officiated the couple's wedding ceremony on July 3, shared some details about the big day during an episode of the Today show. “They're an unlikely pair,” he explained. “They're like if you pair delicious fried chicken with a glass of champagne. On paper and on the menu it doesn't seem to work, but it works. It's comfort food with class. And everybody roots for that.” The TRL alum said he encouraged the duo to write their own vows and Shelton chose to present his in the form of a song. "Blake starts by saying, 'Gwen's always giving me a hard time about not writing enough songs so I wrote a song,'" Daly recalled. "He wrote her a song, and he sings her song while he's crying that he wrote specifically for her — 'Reach the Star,' I think it was called. And not a dry eye in the house. And that was really a highlight." A source told Us that Stefani's father walked her down the aisle, adding that her sons were also part of the ceremony. "They were recognized as being a family of five,” the insider said. “Blake and Gwen both were emotional. Blake had tears in his eyes reciting his vows to Gwen and upon seeing her in the chapel he built for their love.” Trae Patton/NBC  "Happy 2 week anniversary," Stefani shared via Instagram on July 18, posting a new photo from their wedding. Angela Myers Photography, courtesy of Ole Red Tishomingo  Stefani called her wedding to the country crooner "one of the greatest moments of my life" while reflecting on her walk down the aisle nearly one month later. "It was beyond what I thought it was gonna be," she gushed on the "Tell Me About It With Jade Iovine" podcast, adding that she's been consumed by "total honeymoon vibes" since the big day. "I just feel so lucky. One of those things you think about a lot in your life is you don't know the future and you don't know what's gonna happen, but I feel like my spiritual journey has really guided me towards this place and this place of peace," she continued. "Now I need to figure out how to do the rest of my life. ... [Blake] is the same guy you see, no matter who he's with, what he's doing. I look at him sleeping, and he's the same guy. And he's very real and consistent and genuine. It's what is so attractive and why people love him so much." Anthony Djuren/RMV/Shutterstock  Before performing their duet "Happy Anywhere" in front of a sold-out crowd at the Ascend Amphitheater in Nashville, the country crooner playfully corrected his prior mistake when introducing his wife, welcoming "Gwen Stefani-Shelton" to stage. Courtesy Gwen Stefani/Instagram  Shelton opened up about his “surprise” wedding song, which was written for Stefani on their special day, during an episode of the Storme Warren Show on SiriusXM’s The HighwayCause. He noted that he planned to release the song at some point because of how much it means to him. “I think it's something I want to share because I'm really proud of it. To me, a marriage, a ceremony, is — you're not keeping [it] private. When you get married to somebody, you're announcing to the world, ‘Hey, this is my wife, just so everybody knows,’” he said. “That's why we wear these rings. We're together now.” Rob Latour/Shutterstock  One month after their wedding, Stefani accompanied her new husband on his concert tour. "#honeymoon 🌙 tour w my @blakeshelton," she wrote via Instagram, alongside a carousel of photos and videos from the journey. She added the hashtags, "#ohio #happyanywhere #nobodybutyou." Courtesy Gwen Stefani/Instagram(2)  Two months after their wedding, a source told Us that the couple were settling happily into married life. "Their lives haven't changed, but there is a permanence in knowing that they are married," the insider explained. "Blake is thrilled to be married again. He is a simple guy that just wanted to marry Gwen. He isn't the type to play the field or date. He knew Gwen was his soulmate and his friends know he is the happiest he has ever been." According to the source, the pair made a pact to never spend more than two weeks apart. "It was something Blake insisted on," the insider added. "They also deal with problems as soon as they surface. Nothing lingers." David Fisher/Shutterstock  Shelton brought tissues for fellow coach Ariana Grande on the October 11 episode of The Voice. "I've been thinkin' about you," the country crooner told his colleague. "After this season you won't ever need these again. You'll get over it. You'll become callous like us three." Grande appreciated the gesture and Kelly Clarkson and John Legend remarked that it was very kind. Shelton quipped that marriage has changed him. "Look, I'm married now. I'm soft,” he said. “I'm getting softer." Broadimage/Shutterstock  One year after Shelton proposed, the “Cool” singer shared never-before-seen footage of their October 17th engagement via Instagram. In one video, Shelton is dancing around to Kool and the Gang’s “Celebration” as she tries to film the moments after she said yes. “Look, we just got engaged,” Stefani excitedly tells the camera as the country singer steals a kiss. Courtesy of Gwen Stefani/Instagram  The country crooner released his single “We Can Reach the Stars,” which paid tribute to the former No Doubt performer. “I’m really proud of #WeCanReachTheStars and I’m really honored to be with @gwenstefani,” Shelton captioned an Instagram snippet of the song. “That’s why we got married in the first place. That’s why we wear rings… because we want everyone to know. I’m thrilled to share this song with the world.” Anthony Djuren/RMV/Shutterstock  "Sooooo much to be thankful for @blakeshelton #iloveu #firstmarriedthanksgiving gx #onelove #family #beliver," Stefani gushed via Instagram alongside snaps of her family's Thanksgiving dinner table and a childhood photo of her husband. Courtesy Gwen Stefani/Instagram; Matt Baron/Shutterstock  The newlyweds co-headlined the second night the Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest in Los Angeles with Mickey Guyton. Stefani and Shelton joined forces on stage to perform “Nobody But You” and “Happy Anywhere." London Entertainment/Shutterstock  Stefani celebrated Valentine's Day by sharing a look at the couple's wedding. "The stars, the moon, my whole world," the "Hollaback Girl" singer wrote via social media alongside footage of her and Shelton celebrating their nuptials with her kids. Courtesy of Gwen Stefani/Instagram  The "Sweet Escape" singer accidentally ditched her wedding ring during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and playfully apologized to her husband. "I'm so embarrassed!" she said. "I'm sorry, Blakey. I love my husband, and I love being married to him. It's just the greatest thing that's ever happened to me." Jimmy Kimmel Live/YouTube |
| Chris Pine Blames His New iPhone for Knowing 'Everything' About Kim and Pete Posted: 31 Mar 2022 11:25 AM PDT  Can't stop keeping up! Ever since Chris Pine traded his faithful flip phone for an iPhone, he hasn't been able to get away from headlines about Kim Kardashian's romance with Pete Davidson. "I had a flip phone for four years [or] three years and then I just got an iPhone because I felt pummeled by how difficult being analog [was]," the Wonder Woman star, 41, admitted during a Wednesday, March 30, appearance on Josh Horowitz's "Happy Sad Confused" podcast. "It was very difficult, but having just gotten this crack machine, it's really bad." He continued: "These things are really, really, really bad. I may immediately go back to a flip phone. I don't know if I can handle it. I don't know if my soul can handle it." Pine revealed that he used to read "so many books" in his spare time — until his iPhone came into his life. "I was f—king murdering these books, just 15 books in, like, three months, and then [my iPhone] shows up and I could tell you everything about Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian," he joked. "[And] not a f—king thing about literature." While Horowitz attempted to point out that the Princess Diaries 2 actor now has access to the likes of Wordle, TikTok and plenty of other apps, he notably groaned. "F—k you," Pine jokingly said. "I just want to vomit. Ugh, I hate myself. Such self-loathing." The California native was an avid flip phone advocate before switching to his new smartphone. "I have a flip phone," Pine said during a May 2017 appearance on Good Morning America. "The flip world is a whole world you gotta get into. I'll tell you what, here we go: I recently got a record player and a flip phone. I kind of like the simplifying down. I just like the simple, I just like the non-complicated, I don't want to be connected so much." He quipped: "I don't know if you remember like T9? Like, you remember when you had to do that T9 thing, wow!" While Pine hasn't had much time to catch up on his reading list, he's the latest star to discuss learning about the latest relationship milestones between the Skims mogul, 41, and the Saturday Night Live star, 28. After the twosome were first linked in October 2021 following her SNL hosting debut, they confirmed their romance one month later. Davidson even got several tattoos — and branded her name on his chest — in his girlfriend's honor. "He has a few tattoos, a few cute ones that he got [for me]," Kardashian said during an interview on The Ellen DeGeneres Show earlier this month. "I think my favorite one, it says [on his collarbone], 'My girl is a lawyer.' And that one's really cute." The mother of four — she shares North, 8, Saint, 6, Chicago, 4, and Psalm, 2, with estranged husband Kanye West — continued: "That's what tattoo people do. They get tattoos of what's going on in my life, so I was like, 'Am I something special?’" |
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