By Wonderwall.com Editors
5:14am PDT, May 28, 2021
The Bennifer plot thickens! At least, some of Diddy's fans think it's about to. After Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck spent time together in Miami amid what appears to be a rekindled romance, another ex of Jennifer's, Diddy, shared a photo of the two from when they were dating back in 2000. "#tbt," he captioned the pic, which showed him holding hands with the singer-actress. While most folks who commented seemed to think he was just having some fun with Jen's Ben reunion — "Tell ha, come on home baby 😍 😂," singer Keyshia Cole replied in the comments — others seemed to think the Bad Boy Records founder was genuinely trying to swoop in and steal her back from the actor. "Bye Ben," wrote one follower. "Go get your girl Brother Love!!!!!! She yours," DJ Holiday wrote in the comments. Said a third user, "Oh this is messy 😂😂." Jennifer and Diddy dated from 1999 until 2001. Jen met Ben later that year, and they soon fell in love and got engaged before calling it quits in 2004. They've been seeing each other again this year in the wake of Jen's split from Alex Rodriguez.
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Pete Davidson is 'ready to hang up the jersey' on 'SNL'
Is Pete Davidson already leaving "Saturday Night Live?" The rumor mill was already churning with questions about Pete's future on the show after his "Weekend Update" performance on the season finale, where he told his fellow stars, "I'm very grateful to be here, and it's been an honor to grow up in front of you guys, so thanks." But comments he made in a recent roundtable with Chris Redd for The Hollywood Reporter had that rumor churn going into overdrive on May 27. While discussing Kenan Thompson's 18 season-long "SNL" tenure, Chris said, "I would never do 18 seasons," to which Pete responded in terms that sure sound like he's already given his two weeks' notice. "Yeah, I'm good. I'm surprised I made it to seven. I'm ready to hang up the jersey," Pete said, adding that, "Kenan's like f—— Karl Malone out there." Though he's made no announcement about leaving, Pete recently said he's having his tattoos removed in the interest of landing more film roles.
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Destiny's Child reunites! Beyonce, Kelly Rowland celebrate Michelle Williams' new book
In her new book, "Checking In: How Getting Real About Depression Saved My Life — and Can Save Yours," former Destiny's Child singer Michelle Williams says the phrase, "I need help" should be among the first lines of defense for anyone who's not feeling 100 percent. It's a lesson Michelle learned the hard way, by not taking advantage of it, when she was in Destiny's Child while struggling with depression, even though she was working alongside two of her best friends in the world. Now, Michelle's sharing a little peek at how she and Beyonce and Kelly Rowland have been checking in with each other to make sure that lack of communication doesn't happen again. "The only time we'll let y'all eavesdrop on our group chats!!" Michelle joked on Instagram on May 26, sharing three audio clips of her conversation with Bey and Kelly. "We're so proud of you, Mimi! You are so inspirational for both of us — and we just love watching you become exactly who you are and the world see your impact, wisdom and beautiful advice," Beyonce says at one point in one clip. Later, when Kelly asks Michelle what she hopes people will take away from her book, Michelle says, "It's OK to not be OK and it's OK to tell somebody you're not OK — because I should've done that with y'all." Kelly agrees, telling her longtime friend, "People should know that along with friendships, there is humility and you have to allow yourself to hold a safe place in a safe space for all friendships to be able to check in … When it's that person, your person, it's nothing that they'll judge you for, it's nothing you can't tell them. I think that's the greatest thing Destiny's Child has ever given me is my gift of friendship for you ladies." Beyonce chimes in, too, telling Michelle, "I just know Kelly and I feel so honored that we are now your safe space where you can express any and everything and we know that you are that for us and you've always been that for us, so we're just happy to be along this journey and happy witness the birth and your new chapter."
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Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer reveal they were 'crushing hard' on each other during 'Friends'
The "Friends" reunion finally aired on HBO Max on May 27 — and the long wait was kind of worth it for one reason. Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer, aka Rachel Green and Ross Gellar, admitted there was something very real behind the chemistry we saw between their characters. "The first season, I had a major crush on Jen," David said in the unscripted special. "It was reciprocated," Jen added. So why didn't they ever hook up off-camera? "I think at some point we were both crushing hard on each other, but it was like two ships passing because one of us was always in a relationship, and we never crossed that boundary. We respected that," David explained. That's not to say they didn't think and talk about the possibility of real life romance, though. In fact, their co-stars completely noticed the sparks between them. "We knew, for sure," Courteney Cox told the pair. "I remember saying one time to David, 'It's gonna be such a bummer if the first time you and I actually kiss is going to be on national television,'" Jen recalled. "Sure enough, the first time we kissed was in that coffee shop. We just channeled all of our adoration and love for each other into Ross and Rachel." When David added that he and Jen used to "cuddle on the couch" between takes, Jen remembered. "We would spoon and fall asleep," she said. As"It was a situation that we couldn't do anything about it."
Heather Morris on why 'Glee' cast didn't report Lea Michele's alleged bullying
Former "Glee" star Heather Morris still isn't sure why she didn't report Lea Michele's alleged bullying when they worked together, but she's given the matter more thought. Speaking to Danny Pellegrino on his "Everything Iconic …" podcast this week, via ET, Heather shared some of the fallout she experienced after she chimed in last year on a conversation started by Samantha Ware, who claimed Lea's behavior made her "first television gig a living hell" for the 11 episodes she was on. While Heather agreed with other cast members who had similarly negative interactions with Lea, she also suggested that the actors should take some responsibility for letting it "go on for so long." "I remember getting so much shade," Heather recalled on the podcast this week, "because people were like, 'This is so f—— cryptic. Why don't you just go out and say it? I'm like, 'Guys, she's pregnant. And all this stuff is going around.' … I don't know if we were victims of bullying and that's a typical victim thing to do is to blame yourself, which people were saying. But, it also is very true." As Heather remembers it, Naya Rivera, who died last year on a boating trip, was the only star willing to address what was allegedly happening with Lea. "[It was] something that was very hush-hush on set," Heather said. "We absolutely could've stepped up and gone to the Fox execs and said how we felt about the situation, and nobody really did. … Now, we are living in a culture where it's acceptable to go do things like that, whereas I think many people were very scared [at the time]," she continued. "I know, genuinely, I didn't feel like it was my place. I don't know why because I was a cast member just like everybody else. We all deserve to feel comfortable on a set." Heather also acknowledged that the actors "got close" to Lea because of the "human element" of "understanding who this person is, growing with that person, seeing her try to become better, and taking care of herself" following the death of her then-boyfriend, Cory Monteith. Ultimately, Heather said while she'll "always wish [Lea] the best of luck," she has not heard from her. In her Instagram apology last year, Lea said she'd been reflecting on her "shortcomings," that she was sorry for hurting people and that she would "do better in the future."
'School of Rock' cast remembers Kevin Clark after his untimely death
The cast of the 2003 movie "School of Rock" paid tribute to Kevin Clark this week following news of his death at age 32. Kevin, who played the blond-haired drummer Freddy, died after being hit by a car on his bicycle in Chicago, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. He was reportedly lusted in critical condition before being taken to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. "Devastating news," Jack Black shared on social media alongside photos of the two together on-set and off. "Kevin is gone. Way too soon. Beautiful soul. So many great memories. Heartbroken," he continued, adding that he was, "Sending love to his family and the whole School of Rock community." Actress Miranda Cosgrove, who played the band's manager, Summer, said she was "stunned and saddened" to hear what happened. Calling Kevin "an amazing soul," Miranda vowed on social media, "I'll always remember your spirit and how kind you were to me. I'll never forget all the memories. You'll always be missed Kevin." Maryam Hassan, who played the group's singer Tomika, remembered Kevin as "a fun, genuine, and beautiful spirit" who "will still be here with Us. Always ❤️. I miss you so deeply. I love you so deeply," she wrote.
Fantasia says her new daughter 'was born a little too early'
Fantasia Barrino Taylor and her husband, Kendall Taylor, are staying vigilant for their new daughter, Keziah, just days after she was born. The singer announced her little girl's birth earlier this week. But on May 26, Fantasia told Instagram followers Keziah arrived "a little too early," and implied she was struggling. "The Wife of A King, the Mother of Two Kings and Two Queens. With it all comes A Fight and Strength like No Other," Fantasia captioned a photo from her pregnancy. "Out of every one of these Blessings I have named has also come a major Testimony," she continued. "Keziah was born a little too early but she is a fighter just like her Mother. When you see the words Strength, Determined, Perseverance, and Unbreakable think of Fantasia Monique Taylor💪🏾." The former "American Idol" star is also a mother to Dallas, 9, and Zion, 19.
Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino is a dad!
"Jersey Shore" alum Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino has welcomed his first child with his wife, Lauren. "Romeo Reign Sorrentino 🥰🚀," Mike wrote alongside a handful of photos of the new baby boy on Instagram on May 27. According to MTV News, the couple's son weighed in at 6 pounds, 8 ounces and was 19 inches long when he arrived. Mike, 38, married his high school sweetheart, Lauren, 36, in 2018. They announced they were expecting last fall.
Lisa Marie Presley, Michael Lockwood get single status as court bifurcates their divorce
Almost five years after she filed for divorce from Michael Lockwood, Lisa Marie Presley is reportedly being granted single status by a judge. TMZ reports the singer-songwriter, who began divorce proceedings back in 2016, was given a green light this week on her request to bifurcate the marriage, allowing both parties to become legally single while they work out details like the custody of their two children and the division of their assets. The outlet reported on May 27 that the court approved Lisa Marie's request one day earlier but had not yet signed off on the paperwork. The former couple married in 2006. A postnuptial agreement from 2007 is expected to prevent Lisa Marie from having to pay Michael spousal support.
