By Mark Gray
10:14am PDT, Aug 28, 2022
Splitsville
Sylvester Stallone's wife of 25 years, Jennifer Flavin, has pulled the plug on their marriage, but the writing was on the wall. The former model, Closer Weekly reported, quietly filed divorce documents in Florida on Aug. 19. In those docs, she accused the "Rocky" actor of hiding marital assets and asked a judge to put an end to it. Jennifer also made it clear she wants sole rights to their house in Palm Beach, Florida. Before the split news broke, photos showed that Sly had covered up a portrait of Jennifer's face that he had tattooed on his shoulder. An Aug. 24 report claimed Sly and Jennifer's marriage hit the skids after an argument over a dog (he wanted a new one, she didn't, and he got it anyway) that led them to bring up other issues that irked them. Sly denied they split over a dog. "We did not end the relationship on such a trivial argument. We just went in different directions," he told TMZ, adding, "I have the highest respect for Jennifer. I will always love her. She's an amazing woman. She's the nicest human being I've ever met."
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Arrested
Irene Bedard, the actress who voiced the title character in the 1986 Disney animated movie "Pocahontas," was arrested in Greene County, Ohio, on disorderly conduct charges. She was released from custody on Aug. 21. According to TMZ, police were conducting a welfare check on Aug. 19 following a report of a woman passed out in the bushes on a residential street. After arriving, authorities found the voice actress exhibiting a "range of emotions" in a nearby parking lot. While chatting with police, TMZ reported, Irene ran away and nearly knocked over a table. Police eventually backed the former Disney star into a window and grabbed her by the wrist for fear she would shatter the glass. Irene reportedly tried to pull away from an officer's grip in the process of her arrest, forcing additional officers to restrain her with handcuffs, according to the report. Then, while cuffed, she allegedly became dead weight, forcing police to hold her up while being taken to the cruiser.
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Weight winner
Baby weight gone! On Aug. 22, "Vanderpump Rules" alum Brittany Cartwright stunned her Instagram followers while showing off her 40-pound weight loss in a plunging swimsuit. Brittany has been losing weight with Jenny Craig. Brittany's husband, Jax Taylor, reposted the snapshot and praised his wife, writing, "I am so proud of my wife she has worked so hard on something that wasn't easy for her…you're my idol babe! You look absolutely amazing."
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Dating news
Are the long-running rumors true? Julianne Hough has been linked to longtime pal Ben Barnes on and off following her split from former NHL player Brooks Laich divorced (and even before that when her marriage hit a rough patch). On Aug. 21, Deux Moi reported that, according to an anonymous source, the "Dancing With The Stars" alum and "The Chronicles of Narnia" actor were spotted holding hands during a recent performance of "Into the Woods" on Broadway. The following day, Life & Style reported that the duo finally took their relationship to the next level earlier this year. "Their friendship has gravitated into a full-blown romance. … They've officially been an item for two months and he has been flying to and from L.A. to be with her in New York. When they're not together, they FaceTime every day. They're so adorable together. Everything about the relationship is so easy and Julianne can be her true self with him. She's never been happier," said a source.
Cheating accusations
Cheryl Burke appeared to spill some tea on TikTok on Aug. 24 when she strongly implied that her estranged husband, Matthew Lawrence, cheated on her. In a brief clip, the "Dancing With The Stars" pro looks at the camera but says nothing. However, her caption was more telling: "When he said he would never talk to her again yet I found text messages, viagra, and a necklace hidden in a pair of his shoes," she wrote. The music playing over the clip featured Adele singing "the last time" from her song "When We Were Young." Cheryl wrote, "The last time is absolutely right! Goodbye forever…#exessuck #goodbyeforever #hopeitwasworthit." While the "Dance Moms" coach didn't name Matthew, her followers believe she was referring to the "Mrs. Doubtfire" actor.
R.I.P.
Joe E. Tata, who played beloved Peach Pit owner Nat Bussichio on "Beverly Hills, 90210," passed away after an eight-year battle with Alzheimer's disease, it was announced on Aug. 25. He was 85. Joe was a staple on the iconic show, as his character often served as a father figure to Brandon, Brenda, Dylan, Kelly and the rest of the gang from West Beverly Hills High School. "He was as generous with his wisdom as he was with his kindness," Ian Ziering wrote of Joe on Instagram. "Though the peach pit was a 90210 set, it often felt like the backdrop to the Joe E Tata show. The stories of days gone by that he would share, incredible experiences in the entertainment industry that he was a part of would keep us all captivated. He may have been in the back of many scenes, but he was a leading force, especially to us guys, on how to appreciate the gift that 90210 was."
Lifted
Kristin Cavallari just admitted that she's had some assistance with her appearance. During an Instagram Q&A on Aug. 23, the "The Hills" alum revealed that she got a breast lift after welcoming her third child with ex-husband Jay Cutler. "Gonna keep it real with y'all: got a lift after breastfeeding all 3 kids," she wrote. K-Cav also revealed how she feels about Botox and fillers. "It's not for me (or maybe I should say, I've never done it). But I've seen it look amazing on some people," she shared. Her concern, she explained, "is that we don't know the long term effects of it (and I don't mean like 5-10 years, I mean like 20 years) and I think your face is a muscle, so we need to work it out the same way we would any other muscle." She added, "I'm super animated so I need my face to move and honestly, my lines don't bother me."
Married… finally
Finally! Three years after getting engaged and nearly five years after going public with their romance, Bachelor Nation alum Wells Adams and "Modern Family" actress Sarah Hyland are husband and wife. The couple married at the Sunstone Winery near Santa Barbara, California, on Aug. 20, People magazine confirmed, in front of guests including the bride's "Modern Family" co-stars Sofia Vergara, Julie Bowen, Nolan Gould and Jesse Tyler Ferguson, who officiated the nuptials, as seen in wedding photos published on DailyMail.com. On Aug. 23, Sarah joked that the train of her wedding dress was "as long as our engagement." (The couple had planned to marry in August 2020, but COVID pushed the date back two years.)
