New revelations

Why Britney Spears can't have an iPhone, plus more new conservatorship details revealed

By Wonderwall

A week after Britney Spears told a judge in a closed-court session that her father, Jamie Spears, had her committed to a mental health facility this spring against her will and forced her to take medication, she's still talking to him all the time, TMZ reports. In fact, a source told the webloid, she's been calling him "more than usual."

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That's just one of the revelations that's come out of a new TMZ report full of details about the conservatorship Britney has been under for the last 11 years following a 2008 breakdown.

Though TMZ reported earlier in the week that Britney wants to put an end to the conservatorship — a judge has ordered an independent evaluation of her case but has denied her requests for more freedoms at this time — Jamie's legal dominion over her life and finances has been continuing as normal in recent days, TMZ explains.

Britney and Jamie, sources with knowledge of the conservatorship's workings tell TMZ, talk "at least three times a day, often at Britney's behest," TMZ writes, with Britney reaching out more than ever.

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I don't even know where to start with this, because this is so tough for me to say. I will not be performing my new show Domination. I've been looking forward to this show and seeing all of you this year, so doing this breaks my heart. However, it's important to always put your family first… and that's the decision I had to make. A couple of months ago, my father was hospitalized and almost died. We're all so grateful that he came out of it alive, but he still has a long road ahead of him. I had to make the difficult decision to put my full focus and energy on my family at this time. I hope you all can understand. More information on ticket refunds is available on britneyspears.com. I appreciate your prayers and support for my family during this time. Thank you, and love you all… always.

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One ongoing bone of contention Britney has with her father, however, is that Jamie won't let her have an iPhone even though she desperately wants one, TMZ claims. But he won't budge because of "concerns over social media and people with ulterior motives contacting her," TMZ writes. This freedom is one of the issues Britney brought up with a judge during a May 10 court date, but the judge agreed with Jamie, TMZ explains.

Britney — who spent a month in a mental health facility in April — often fills her days hanging out with trainer-model boyfriend, Sam Asghari, of whom she recently gushed on Instagram, "I love this man."

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Britney and Sam were seen shopping at Disney store and a Gap outlet in Thousand Oaks, California, on May 17, People magazine reported. During their outing, "Britney was in a really great mood and giggling," a source told People. "She is always happy when Sam is around though."

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Sam has been trying to spend as much time with her as he can. "He works during the week and often has photo shoots, but tries to spend most weekends with Britney," the source added. "It's great for Britney to spend time with Sam. He takes her out for things that she loves like shopping and restaurants. He is a great guy. He is always very sweet and protective of Britney."

The troubled music star also been doing her favorite things as she works on her mental health, filling her days with dancing, as she's shared on Instagram since leaving treatment, as well as "massages, acupuncture, facials, hair appointments and caring for her two sons," TMZ writes. (She and ex-husband Kevin Federline share custody of sons Preston, 13, and Jayden, 12.)

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Despite speculation to the contrary from some in the #FreeBritney online movement, "Britney does what she wants," a source told TMZ. "The conservatorship protects her, but with a few exceptions it doesn't restrict her in her day-to-day life."

According to TMZ's sources, Britney is actually free to "come and go as she pleases," the webloid writes, though some rules are in place: Aside from the no-smartphone mandate, security is always with her, and she can't shop at liquor stores, as she's faced issues with alcohol in the past.

Jamie has been dealing with serious health issues since late 2018 when his colon spontaneously ruptured. Britney's mother — Jamie's ex-wife, Lynne Spears — has recently been staying with Britney following her exit from the mental health facility in April. But now, TMZ reports, Lynne is gone and on her way back to Louisiana.

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On May 15, Britney's longtime manager, Larry Rudolph, told TMZ that the pop superstar will not move forward with her second Las Vegas residency, which was initially postponed earlier this year in the wake of Jamie's illness, and has no plans to take the stage for other projects at the moment, citing her recent mental health troubles.

"As the person who guides her career — based on the information I and all of the professionals who work with her are being told on a need-to-know basis — from what I have gathered, it's clear to me she should not be going back to do this Vegas residency, not in the near future and possibly never again," he said. "It was the perfect storm. We had to pull her show because her meds stopped working and she was distraught over her dad's illness."

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Larry later clarified his comments, telling Billboard that though it appeared he was "implying that Britney will never work again," that's not what he meant. "I simply said that the Vegas residency is now officially off and that she hasn't called me in months to talk about doing anything so I'm not sure if or when she will ever want to work again. It's that simple."

When TMZ's cameramen saw Britney out shopping with Sam on May 17, they asked her if she planned to perform again. "Of course," she replied.

Gruesome injury

'Cake Boss' star Buddy Valastro hospitalized following horrific hand injury

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"Cake Boss" Buddy Valastro was hospitalized this week after he impaled his hand during a bowling accident at his New Jersey home over the weekend.

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Buddy, who was released from the hospital on Sept. 23, has already undergone several surgeries on his right hand. 

"I had a really bad accident at my house with my hand," he said on his Instagram Story, adding that he's "getting the best care possible."

A rep for the Food Network star told People magazine, "There was a malfunction with the bowling pinsetter, a common fix in the past, but it turned into a terrible accident."

"After trying to release the bowling pin from the cage mechanism, his right hand became lodged and compressed inside the unit," the rep continued. "Unable to remove his hand, he can see a 1-1/2 inch metal rod slowly and repeatedly impale his hand three times between his ring finger and middle finger."

Buddy's teenage sons were able to free his hand after using a reciprocating saw "to cut through the metal rod and relieve his father from the machine," the rep noted.

The chef maintained a sense of humor on Instagram, posting a photo from his hospital bed. 

"I was involved in a terrible accident a few days ago… What do you think of my new accessory?" he wrote in the caption.

Buddy has showed off the bowling alley inside his house several times in the past. 

"It will be an uphill battle as it's Buddy's dominant right hand and he will need prolonged recovery and therapy," his rep said.

Many famous chefs wished Buddy well on Instagram.

Emeril Lagasse commented, "Get better quick my friend!" Duff Goldman wrote, "Get better homie. You're gonna need that hand."  

Bombshell secret

Emma Stone, Dave McCary secretly married: Report

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Emma Stone and Dave McCary have secretly married, a new report states.

On Sept. 23, Page Six quoted a source confirming that the duo "have definitely tied the knot."

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The news comes after the couple were seen in paparazzi photos wearing what appeared to be wedding bands. 

Emma, 31, and Dave, 35, were reportedly set to marry earlier this year in Los Angeles, but their nuptials were scrapped due to the coronavirus pandemic.  

The pair were first linked in October 2017, but they supposedly met in 2016 during her hosting gig on "Saturday Night Live," on which he previously worked as a segment director.

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The duo announced their engagement last year on Instagram when Dave shared a photo with Emma showing off her engagement ring.

Shade

Lisa Vanderpump shades Teddi Mellencamp after 'Housewives' firing

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Lisa Vanderpump won't miss Teddi Mellencamp on "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills."

One day after Teddi confirmed rumors that Bravo didn't pick up her contract for another season of the reality TV show, Lisa reacted with essentially a shrug… and some Grade A shade.

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"People said because she was boring," Lisa, who starred on "Housewives" with Teddi for two seasons, said on the "All Things Vanderpump" podcast. "I certainly didn't have a good experience with her, so boring would be one of the nicer things that I could say."

Although Lisa seemed happy about Teddi's dismissal, Kyle Richards was on the other side of the coin: She posted a tribute to her friend on Instagram. 

"To my friend @teddimellencamp who I love & adore ..I am so grateful for #RHOBH for bringing you into my life. You are an amazing Mom, wife, sister, daughter & friend. You work so hard, always giving it your all. You are so smart, kind , thoughtful, funny & real," Kyle wrote. "I look forward to witnessing what the universe has in store for you next. I know it's going to be amazing. You deserve it all. Cheers."

Prior to Kyle's post on Sept. 22, Teddi spoke about her "Housewives" exit.

"I don't want to bore you, but I figured I could give you a little update on what's going on. I recently found out that my contract as a Housewife is not being renewed," she said. "Of course I could give you the standard response of, 'Oh, we both came to the decision that it would be best.' Nah, I'm not going to do that — that's not who I am."

She continued, "Of course when I got the news I was sad. It feels like a breakup, almost because you develop such strong relationships with the cast, with the crew. And you get to do incredible things that you probably never get to experience without the show."

Wedding bells

Kelly Dodd, fiancé obtain marriage license, set for October wedding

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Going to the chapel! Kelly Dodd will soon be a Mrs.

On Sept. 22, the "Real Housewives of Orange County" star announced that she and fiancé Rick Leventhal have obtained their marriage license and are set to tie the knot next month. 

"We got our marriage license today!!! I'm so excited to marry my ride or die @rickleventhal ❤️❤️❤️❤️10/10/20," she captioned a selfie with Rick.

Rick expressed his excitement on Instagram, as well.

"License in hand! Thank you my love for making me so happy," he wrote along the snap. "Here we come 10/10/2020."

Kelly and Rick began dating last summer and got engaged just a few months later when the Fox News personality popped the question with a 4-carat ring.

Both Rick and Kelly posted videos to their Instagram Stories moments before getting the license. 

"It's happening," they both said in one video. Kelly later added, "I can't wait."

 It's still unclear if Bravo will be filming the wedding. 

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Kelly previously said former "The Real Housewives of New York City" star Dorinda Medley will officiate the ceremony.

This will be the third marriage for Kelly and Rick. 

Engagement rumors

Tyra Banks addresses engagement rumors

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Tyra Banks downplayed speculation that the ring she's been sporting is an engagement ring, but she avoided confirming or denying rumors that she's betrothed. 

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In an interview with Tamron Hall, the "Dancing With the Stars" host said her new bauble is "just a ring."

"They're talking about the ring. … The ring is a crab. It's shaped like a crab. … And it's an opal, not a diamond," Tyra said. (Noticeably, she wasn't wearing the ring in question.) "It is not a crab opal engagement ring. It is just a ring."

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The legendary supermodel has been linked to Canadian businessman Louis Bélanger-Martin for well over a year. A source told Page Six earlier this year that the duo are "very, very much in love." Last month, the couple sparked engagement rumors when Tyra was spotted wearing what appeared to be a diamond ring while leaving her soon-to-open theme park, ModelLand, in Santa Monica, California.

Tyra, who didn't confirm or deny the speculation, called the rumors both "funny" and "annoying."

"The press gets it right sometimes but a lot of times they're bored," she said.

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Tyra and Louis were first photographed together in Los Angeles in August 2019. In the fall, they were spotted together several times, displaying some "low-key" PDA at a New York City restaurant.

The romance has moved quickly. In November 2019, Page Six reported that Tyra and Louis were living together, although he spends ample time across the pond to be with his teenage son, whom he shares with his ex-wife, Valérie Martin Scraire.

"Louis also spends some time with his own child in England and around the world for business," Page Six's source said at the time. "Tyra's child has his own room at Louis [and] Valerie's house in Magog [Quebec] and Tyra moved some of her stuff — clothes, jewelry — there too."

Unrecognizable

Macklemore debuts shocking new look in quarantine

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Macklemore is quarantining a little differently these days. 

The rapper recently posted a shirtless selfie to Instagram that shows him looking nothing like the Macklemore we remember. 

"Oh you didn't think I was gonna hit the glow up during Covid?" he captioned a photo of himself with thick, curly hair and a handlebar mustache.

"Tag someone that didn't know I had natural curls and enter in a chance to win my secret recipe for the perfect dangles," he added.

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The rapper's followers were stunned by the new look, with many comparing him to other celebrities. Some followers didn't recognize him at all.

"Songland" judge and Grammy-winning songwriter Shane McAnally wrote, "I will never be the same."

The best comment, however, came from David Spade, who couldn't help but notice a resemblance to himself.

"When did I get that tattoo?" he quipped.

Space travel

Tom Cruise cleared to go to space next year

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Tom Cruise is leaving Earth next year. 

Earlier this year, NASA and SpaceX announced that they're working with the movie star on a film that will shoot while in orbit aboard the International Space Station.

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TMZ, citing the 2020-2023 ISS official manifest, reports that Tom is set to head to the ISS on the SpaceX Crew Dragon rocket and capsule in October 2021.

Little is known about the film, but it is reportedly an action-adventure movie that is not part of the "Mission: Impossible" franchise. It will become the first movie ever filmed in space. 

After the otherworldly news was formally announced in the spring, several retired astronauts spoke about what Tom will experience in space. "The only thing on Earth that compares to space travel is going over Niagra Falls in a barrel while you're on fire," Scott Kelly told TMZ.

Both Scott and Roy Bridges Jr. added that usage of the space toilet will be a key part of Tom's intense space training. 

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Scott, who's spent more time in space than any human being, said Tom needs to move very slowly aboard the ISS, as it's not uncommon for first-time visitors to vomit because of zero gravity.

Tom's training will run the gamut of getting in and out of the space capsule and wearing a spacesuit. Plus, he'll have to learn many things that we take for granted, including how to make food and actually get it in his mouth. He'll also get training on how to sleep and clean himself while in the ISS.

The astronauts said the "Top Gun" star will have to learn to prepare for a space emergency, such as space debris flying into the ISS. He'll also be trained on surviving an ocean splashdown when he comes back to Earth.

Role play

Kit Harington is done with 'masculine' roles

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Kit Harington is ready to change up his on-screen image. 

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During a chat with the Telegraph, Kit, who famously played Jon Snow on "Game of Thrones," said he wants to move on from heroic characters.

"I feel that emotionally men have a problem, a blockage, and that blockage has come from the Second World War, passed down from grandfather to father to son," he said. "We do not speak about how we feel because it shows weakness, because it is not masculine. Having portrayed a man who was silent, who was heroic, I feel going forward that is a role I don't want to play anymore," he said.

Kit, 33, adds, "It is not a masculine role that the world needs to see much more of."

Thinking of himself as somewhat of a complex person, Kit noted that those are the roles he's now vying for.

While the days of playing heroic and stoic characters like Jon Snow are over, Kit does think he brought "a certain self-reflective, introverted broodiness" to Jon Snow's personality.

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Kit has spoken about trying to shed the Jon Snow character before. In 2018, following a makeover, he told Entertainment Weekly, "I like having the long hair and beard both, but it will be like ritualistic thing. I can't go into my next role looking the same. This role was brilliant, but I'll need to get rid of Jon Snow."

Ambush interview?

Tamron Hall denies she went 'rogue' during Stassi Schroeder interview

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During a chat with Tamron Hall last week, Stassi Schroeder spoke out publicly for the first time about her firing from "Vanderpump Rules." Soon after, a report from Us Weekly claimed that the reality TV star felt ambushed by the journalist. 

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Tamron is now speaking out about that "fair and open conversation," while also expressing one regret.

"The other day I was told that there was a report that Stassi felt 'unprepared' and that it was 'awkward.' Even that I had gone rogue — whatever that means," Tamron said on her eponymous talk show on Sept. 22. "Let me just be open because I'm expecting everybody who's participating in this show today, I want them to be open, so I have to do the same. It's why I wanted this show to be honest with you."

"So I'm going to take you behind the scenes of TV," she continued. "Now, I don't tell people the specific questions I'm going to ask them. How they answer, that's up to them. But the topic and everything that we discussed, Stassi knew. She knew the subject matter. She knew what I was going to ask her. Not the questions."

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Tamron said that Stassi's team called on the eve of the interview and asked her not to bring up the former Bravo star's past comments about the #MeToo movement, which she called a "witch hunt." Stassi also criticized women for coming forward.

Tamron now regrets that she agreed to shy away from that line of questioning.

"It hit me to my gut that I didn't ask her," Tamron said. "But again, I want to be honest with you. Given that she was five months pregnant, the issue of race was hard enough for her and for me and it was a lot to unpack, including that Nazi comment, so I said we were not going to go down that road but we would have this difficult conversation that we all should have to provide a better platform for our children."

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Stassi was one of four "Vanderpump Rules" cast members notoriously fired in June for past racist actions. For months, she remained silent on the matter. Hence, her chat with Tamron was widely promoted.

"Stassi felt totally unprepared for the interview," a source told Us Weekly. "She wasn't in a good mood afterward and felt like she was put on the spot. She has built her brand on being candid and funny, and she feels afraid to make any wrong comments or jokes and having them come across negatively, which, in turn, made the interview awkward."

"She doesn't want to make a wrong move or say anything that can be taken out of context because she really has been taking time to work on herself," the source said. "She felt somewhat caught off guard in how the interview went down because she really has been doing her best to learn, educate herself and be the best version of herself that she can be."

A second source added, "Producers laid the segments out for Stassi and her team, and everything was all set. And then, to everyone's surprise, Tamron went rogue and took the interview in a completely different direction."

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