By Mark Gray
8:27am PST, Dec 18, 2017
Engaged!
Kaley Cuoco is an engaged woman. The actress took to Instagram on Dec. 1 to announce that her beau, Karl Cook, popped the question. She even shared a video that was filmed moments after the proposal — it shows her fighting back tears of joy while wearing the ring. "We're engaged," she said. Karl then reminds her, "You still haven't said yes yet." Kaley immediately and adorably screams, "Yes, I say yes." The "The Big Bang Theory" actress was still emotional while captioning her video. "Still crying," she wrote alongside a ring emoji. "Every part of this night has been perfection just like you @mrtankcook I love you forever!" Karl shared several engagement posts too. "Well after nearly two years I finally got up the courage to ask her to marry me," he said. "This is the best night of my life and I think the video shows it is the best night for kaley as well…..if she said yes!!!!!" He also shared an image of the ring, which he gave to her on her 32nd birthday (which was Nov. 30). In another video, which shows Karl and Kaley dancing, he said, "You are my everything."
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"Fun dad"
John Stamos is going to be a dad at 54 years old. The actor broke the news on Dec. 13 in a People magazine cover story, revealing that he and new fiancée Caitlin McHugh are expecting a child together. "I will be a fun dad. I've been practicing for a long time," the "Fuller House" actor joked. "I've done every schtick you can do with a baby on TV… all the bits and jokes and diaper gags. I'll probably just do all that stuff." In discussing the pregnancy on Twitter, he wrote, "My life has been 'over blessed' but this may be my happiest moment ever."
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Cancer diagnosis
Former "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Camille Grammer revealed on Instagram on Dec. 14 that she was diagnosed with cancer for a second time. She said doctors confirmed she had squamous cell carcinoma, the second-most common type of skin cancer. "We found it early," she wrote. "My cancer was removed and I'm resting at home. Ladies listen to your bodies. If something doesn't seem right go for a checkup. Don't put it off. Annual check ups are important." Camille was diagnosed with endometrial cancer in 2013 and underwent a hysterectomy in June 2014.
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Baby on the way
Dwayne Johnson and his girlfriend, Lauren Hashian, are adding another girl to their brood, he announced on Dec. 11. The actor shared the news on Instagram alongside an image of their daughter Jasmine, 2. "Our Jasmine Lia would like to make a big announcement – IT'S A GIRL! 🌺 @laurenhashianofficial and I are boundlessly grateful for this blessing as this spring we'll welcome our second baby," The Rock wrote. "Plus, Jazzy is excited to boss around and protect her lil' sis. And once again, big daddy is completely surrounded by beautiful estrogen and loving, powerful female mana. All girls. Only dude. I wouldn't have it any other way. #ItsAGirl #GratefulMan #TequilaTime." The Rock also has a teenage daughter, Simone, with his ex-wife.
Fired
Netflix fired Danny Masterson from "The Ranch" on Dec. 5 amid accusations that he raped four women. The actor has maintained his innocence. In a statement, Netflix explained, "As a result of ongoing discussions, Netflix and the producers have written Danny Masterson out of 'The Ranch.' [Monday] was his last day on the show, and production will resume in early 2018 without him." Four women have claimed that Danny raped them in the early 2000s. After the news of his ouster was made official, Danny told The Huffington Post, "I am obviously very disappointed in Netflix's decision to write my character off of 'The Ranch.' From day one, I have denied the outrageous allegations against me. I have never been charged with a crime, let alone convicted of one. In this country, you are presumed innocent until proven guilty. However, in the current political climate, it seems as if you are presumed guilty the moment you are accused. I understand and look forward to clearing my name once and for all."
Wedding date set
We have a date for the next royal wedding! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will tie the knot on May 19, 2018, in St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. Kensington Palace announced the news on Dec. 15. Earlier in the month, just days after announcing their engagement, Meghan made headlines when she joined Harry at a World AIDS Day event in Nottingham, England, marking their first joint appearance working on behalf of the royal family.
Divorcing
"The Real Housewives of Orange County" star Shannon Beador officially filed for divorce from her husband of 17 years, David Beador, it was revealed on Dec. 4. The filing came less than two months after she announced that they had separated. She cited irreconcilable differences in court documents. Shannon is seeking primary physical custody of their three daughters, spousal support and attorney fees — $25,000 a month, in fact — so she can pay her lawyers and hire a forensic expert to comb through David's finances. The marriage had been rocky for a while: In 2015, Shannon revealed that David engaged in an eight-month affair. Though they tried to move past the infidelity, ultimately, they couldn't.
Health scare
On Dec. 5, John Mayer was rushed to a New Orleans hospital where he underwent an emergency appendectomy. The singer is currently touring with The Dead and Company, which tweeted the news. "Early this morning, Tuesday, December 5th, John Mayer was admitted into the hospital for emergency appendectomy forcing the Dead & Company December 5th concert in New Orleans to be postponed," the tweet said. On Dec. 6, John posted a selfie in a hospital gown. "Still got it," he quipped.
Pregnancy report
Kirsten Dunst is going to be a mom. Us Weekly reported on Dec. 13 that the actress and fiance Jesse Plemons are expecting their first child. Perhaps we all should have seen this coming, as she's had babies on the brain for some time now. In 2014, she told Britain's Red magazine, "I think 33 is a good age to have your first baby." She's now 35. In a June interview with Marie Claire, she said, "It's time to have babies and chill." Kirsten, who's been photographed stepping out in loose-fitting dresses in recent days, has not yet commented on the pregnancy report.
Sexual misconduct admission
"Super Size Me" director and celebrated filmmaker Morgan Spurlock just outed himself, revealing he's guilty of sexual misconduct. "I'm part of the problem," he wrote in an unprompted confession on Twitter on Dec. 13, explaining that he's been accused of sexual harassment and even rape in the past. As for the rape claim, Morgan, who was a college student at the time, said he remembered the evening quite differently than his alleged victim, explaining that he and the woman were "fooling around" after a night of drinking and had sex. "She believed she was raped," he said. He went on to say that he knew that his actions would come to light sooner or later. "As I sit around watching hero after hero, man after man, fall at the realization of their past indiscretions, I don't sit by and wonder 'who will be next?' I wonder, 'when will they come for me?,'" he wrote, referring to the rape allegation. He said he even quietly settled a harassment case brought against him about eight years ago, admitting he would call a female assistant "hot pants" or "sex pants." He also admitted to being unfaithful to every wife and girlfriend he's ever had. He now says he wants to be "part of the solution." He wrote, "By recognizing and openly admitting what I've done to further this terrible situation, I hope to empower the change within myself. We should all find the courage to admit we're at fault. More than anything, I'm hopeful that I can start to rebuild the trust and the respect of those I love most. I'm not sure I deserve it, but I will work everyday to earn it back." In the wake of his revelations, his production company partners withdrew "Super Size Me 2: Holy Chicken!" from January's Sundance Film Festival and YouTube Red, which has the rights to the film, announced it would not release it.
Baby No. 2
Victoria's Secret model Candice Swanepoel is pregnant with her second child. The beauty announced the news on Instagram on Dec. 15. "Christmas came early… #2," she captioned a stunning image of herself cradling her baby bump. Fun fact: Candice was pregnant when she walked the runway at this year's Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Candice and her fiance, model Hermann Nicoli, are already parents to son Anacã, 14 months.
Finally divorced
Mel B and Stephen Belafonte are finally officially divorced. On Dec. 15, TMZ reported, a judge granted the dissolution of their marriage though said the feuding duo must split the profits from the sale of their Los Angeles mansion. The breakup between the former Spice Girl and her ex has not been pretty, as she's alleged domestic violence and infidelity, which he's denied. They also battled over their sex tpes, spousal support and custody of their daughter, Madison. TMZ reported on Dec. 13 that Mel is paying Stephen $15,000 a month in support over the next three years.
