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Music star's trouble-prone former spouse arrested again: See what happened to all the other men she loved and lost over the years

by Mark Gray Wonderwall Aug. 03, 2023August 3, 2023

By Mark Gray 5:14pm PDT, Aug 3, 2023

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Exes are like opinions — we've all got 'em! And in Britney Spears' case, there are plenty! These days, she's married to actor and fitness model Sam Asghari, but sometimes we can't help but wonder what happened to the men from her past… including this one, who was arrested (again!) in August 2023…

It was one of the most infamous marriages in entertainment history: In the early morning hours of Jan. 3, 2004, Britney Spears married childhood friend Jason Alexander in Las Vegas. After a night on the town, they exchanged vows at the Little White Wedding Chapel. She wore a white baseball cap, ripped jeans and a crop top. But 55 hours later, she had the marriage annulled.

Keep reading to find out what happened to him and more Britney exes…

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In the years following their annulled marriage, Jason Alexander did several media interviews indicating that he was in love with Britney Spears. In 2015, Jason — seen here at a #FreeBritney rally in Los Angeles in 2020 — was jailed in San Francisco for nearly four months for allegedly beating a girlfriend so badly that she needed crutches. He initially pleaded not guilty to all charges but ultimately pleaded guilty to a domestic violence offense.

After his release, he was put on probation for three years, which he finished in 2018. In January 2022, he pleaded guilty to stalking an unidentified woman in Tennessee and was sentenced to 11 months and 29 days of probation for violating an order of protection and aggravated stalking. On June 9, 2022 — Britney and Sam Asghari's wedding day — Jason showed up at their home and streamed live on Instagram as he attempted to crash their wedding. He was eventually restrained and arrested by officers from the Ventura Sheriff's Department and booked for trespassing, vandalism and two batteries related to his physical altercations with Britney's security, TMZ reported. He pleaded no contest to the two misdemeanor counts and was sentenced to time served (he spent 64 days in jail, according to court records obtained by NBC).

In March 2023, Britney's ex remarried: A month after his nuptials, Page Six obtained public records confirming he'd wed a woman named Rebecca Bell — though he was still posting about ex-wife Britney.

In August 2023, Jason was arrested on stalking charges and held in a Tennessee jail with a bond set at $50,000, TMZ reported.

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Britney's first high-profile romance was with a fella named Justin Timberlake. The couple dated from 1999 to 2002. They were basically the homecoming king and queen of entertainment, delighting fans with their young love and matching award show outfits (like these iconic and unfortunate looks they wore to the 2001 American Music Awards). The onetime "The All New Mickey Mouse Club" co-stars split amid rumors that Britney cheated on Justin, something he has implied in his hit song "Cry Me a River."

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These days, Justin Timberlake is one of the biggest stars in the world, having sold tens of millions of albums globally as a solo artist (he's sold more if you include his time in *NSYNC). He's won 10 Grammys, four Emmys and a slew of other awards. In 2012, he married actress Jessica Biel; they've since welcomed two sons.

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Choreographer Wade Robson is sort of a legend in Britney Spears folklore — many media outlets alleged that she cheated on Justin Timberlake with Wade, something Justin implied in "Cry Me a River." Regardless of that tabloid fodder, Britney and Wade were linked for several months in 2001 and 2002.

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Wade Robson continued his involvement in the dance world. In 2007, he joined "So You Think You Can Dance" as both a judge and choreographer. He's also gone on to choreograph animated films, stage shows and even world tours. In 2013, he claimed that Michael Jackson sexually assaulted him when he was young, but his lawsuit was dismissed. He detailed his allegations in the 2019 documentary "Finding Neverland." Wade — who in recent years has hosted a podcast and continued to teach dance while also working as a life coach — found love with Amanda Rodriguez, a creative directing partner on "So You Think You Can Dance." They have a child together and live in Hawaii.

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Did you forget about this one? Back in 2003, Britney Spears and Colin Farrell briefly dated — they even appeared on the red carpet at the premiere of "The Recruit" together. Both remained coy about the romance, at one point claiming they were just friends. But ultimately, Britney admitted there was some spit swapping. "Yes, I kissed him," she told W magazine. "He's the cutest, hottest thing in the world — wooh! … But it was nothing serious."

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Since his fling with Britney Spears, Colin Farrell has won two Golden Globes (in 2009 and 2023), been nominated for an Oscar (in 2023) and starred in a cache of blockbusters including "Horrible Bosses," "Total Recall," "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" and "The Batman." He's had his issues, though, and checked into rehab in 2005. In 2017, he told talk show host Ellen DeGeneres he was 10 years sober. Like Britney, Colin has two sons — James (with model ex Kim Bordenave) and Henry (with actress ex Alicja Bachleda). Colin has been a huge advocate for children with special needs as James has Angelman syndrome, a rare neuro-genetic disorder that causes developmental disabilities and neurological problems.

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Huh?! That's how many people felt when Britney Spears began dating backup dancer Kevin Federline in 2004 (especially since actress Shar Jackson was pregnant with his second child at the time). Within three months, they'd gotten engaged, and they married in September 2004. Kevin and Britney had two sons together — Sean Preston, born in 2005, and Jayden James, born in 2006. Nearly two months after their youngest son's arrival, Britney filed for divorce, reportedly catching Kevin totally off guard. A day after the filing, he asked for physical and legal custody of their children. Their divorce was finalized in July 2007.

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Kevin Federline was awarded physical custody of his and Britney Spears' children in October 2007 amid her much-publicized mental health crisis. He attempted to launch a music career, started DJing and released a song called "Goat" in February 2018. He's also appeared on several reality TV shows including VH1's "Celebrity Fit Club: Boot Camp" in 2010 after he gained a significant amount of weight in the wake of his divorce from Britney.

Kevin married Victoria Prince in Las Vegas in 2013. They welcomed daughters in 2011 and 2014 (K-Fed has six kids in total). In 2018, Kevin — who for a decade had been getting $20,000 a month in child support from Britney — fought her for more money and won in an out-of-court settlement that saw her forking over several thousand more each month for their sons. Britney was also ordered to pay K-Fed $110,000 for his lawyer fees. She was "very unhappy" with the outcome, E! News reported.

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Criss Angel was one of the many men Britney reportedly dated in 2007 (others to whom she was linked that year include producer J.R. Rotem, model Isaac Cohen and singer Howie Day). Criss was initially hired by Britney to help her with her 2007 MTV Video Music Awards performance, which was an utter disaster. Criss maintained that the two never dated, despite the many photos of them together.

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Following his reported romance with Britney Spears, Criss Angel had a high-profile relationship with Playboy model-turned-reality TV star Holly Madison. In 2008, Criss began what would be a 10-year magic show in Las Vegas at the Luxor. The highly skilled magician and illusionist was awarded a lifetime achievement award from the International Brotherhood of Magicians in 2018. The same year, he launched a new show at Planet Hollywood. His personal life often made headlines as well. In 2014, Criss and his girlfriend, Shaunyl Benson, welcomed son Johnny Crisstopher, who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in 2015. At the time, Criss and Shaunyl had just separated and Johnny had just relocated to Australia. The pair reconciled welcome a second son in 2019 and a daughter in 2021. In 2022, Criss announced that after years of ups and downs, Johnny's cancer was in remission.

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Britney Spears e dated paparazzo Adnan Ghalib for a year in 2007 and 2008. Many in the singer's inner circle were disappointed when her fling with Adnan began since they thought he was using her for fame and to further his career. They reportedly split over the telephone. Britney also filed a restraining order against him, which kept him from away from her for three years.

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No surprise here, but Adnan Ghalib's profile took a huge hit after he dated Britney Spears. In 2012, he testified in a trial involving Britney's former manager, Sam Lutfi, and her family. In 2018, he did an interview with The Sun in which he claimed he was essentially Britney's confidante and took credit for repairing her fractured relationship with her dad, Jamie Spears, who ruled her life under a conservatorship she succeeded in ending in 2021. Adnan (seen here in 2009) moved to Seal Beach, California, where he works as a security consultant.

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Britney Spears' first serious post-divorce romance came with her agent, Jason Trawick, whom she began dating in the summer of 2009. They got engaged in Las Vegas in 2011. Britney's family was so sure of him that Jason was even named a co-conservator of the pop star's personal affairs alongside her dad at one point. However, in 2013, Jason and Britney split, ending their engagement. In doing so, he resigned from his position as co-conservator. "Britney wants to grow her family," a source told People magazine at the time. "Jason loves her boys but he is not in a place to have his own." Jason later shared his take on why they split…

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In 2013 following his split from Britney Spears, former talent agent Jason Trawick was romantically linked to "Hunger Games" actress Leven Rambin. In 2016, he executive produced the crime movie "Marauders" starring Bruce Willis. Jason — seen here in 2017 goofing around with a valet outside a Los Angeles hotspot — went on to bet big on the alcohol industry when he became a partner at Minute Mixology, a company that makes ready-made cocktails and single-serve cocktail mixers. He now lives in Las Vegas.

In January 2023, he resurfaced on actor Kevin Connolly's podcast where he shared his thoughts on Britney's conservatorship, which ended in 2021, and their breakup. "Listen, did she need a conservatorship when I was there? Yes. I'll be the first to say it. I think she needed some guidance," as well as someone to oversee her finances because "she doesn't understand what things cost," Jason said, adding that it was also necessary because she needed "therapy" and to be stopped "from seeing certain individuals that were not great [influences]." Jason said he believe Britney's father, Jamie Spears, "100%" only wanted to help her, "unless they can prove he somehow stole money from her." He further said he's happy his ex got "the opportunity to show the world" that she can lead her own life after she got the conservatorship dissolved in 2021. "If she fails, then she fails," he said, but "I want her to prove [naysayers] wrong."

Jason also explained why he and Britney ended their engagement. According to him, Britney, not Jamie, was the one who "asked me to be [co-]conservator" over her person, but the role "took a toll" on his relationship with Britney. "At the end, it was just … a lot of fighting. It wasn't fair in front of the kids," Jason said of the singer's boys with ex-husband Kevin Federline. Their breakup "wasn't easy. It wasn't one of those breakups where … you still saw each other. It was a final," Jason said, and "the hardest part was the kids. I'd known them since Preston was born and Jayden was basically a newborn. That was really hard on me — not seeing them … They were 7 and 8 when I left."

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David Lucado began dating Britney Spears in February 2013. The two met at a party and she called him her "love" during an appearance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." But in the summer of 2014, the two split after pictures of David kissing another woman surfaced. "Well, by now everyone knows my boyfriend cheated on me," Britney told a crowd on stage at a Las Vegas concert.

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According to his LinkedIn page, David Lucado (seen here in 2014) is a legal investigator for Rapid Sign Now, a legal services company in Southern California. He's been with them since 2009.

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In late 2014, Britney Spears struck up a new romance with writer-producer Charlie Ebersol. The son of legendary NBC Sports chief Dick Ebersol and actress Susan Saint James, Charlie was often spotted at Britney's Las Vegas residency show. The two didn't hide their romance, taking it public at the Billboard Music Awards in 2015. Earlier in the relationship, "everyone thought he might end up asking her to marry him," a source told People magazine. "It just faded away, and they moved apart." The couple split in June 2015 after eight months of dating.

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Charlie Ebersol still has a pretty high profile. In 2017, he directed a documentary for ESPN, "This Was the XFL," as part of its 30 for 30 series, and married StyleSeat CEO Melody McCloskey in Tennessee; they've since welcomed two kids. In 2018, Charlie and a former NFL executive created a new professional football league, the Alliance of American Football, that kicked off games in 2019 but only lasted for eight weeks of play before filing for bankruptcy. He was also a co-producer on the CNBC show "The Profit," which ended in 2021 after eight seasons. In 2022, a show he executive produced, "The Recruit" starring Noah Centineo, was a hit for Netflix.

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Martha Stewart's life in pictures: See how the domestic doyenne has changed over the years

by Megan Riedlinger Wonderwall Aug. 03, 2023August 3, 2023

By Megan Riedlinger 4:41pm PDT, Aug 3, 2023

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Domestic doyenne Martha Stewart — the queen of hosting, cooking and so much more — turns 82 on Aug. 3, 2023. In honor of the momentous occasion, join us as we take a look back at her life and career in photos…

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Martha Stewart was born Martha Kostyra on Aug. 3, 1941, in Jersey City, New Jersey. The second child started her career in the spotlight when she ventured into modeling at 13. She landed gigs doing fashion shows, commercials and print ads before switching gears to attend Barnard College. While in college, Glamour magazine named her one of the 10 best dressed college girls alongside this picture in 1961. She married her college sweetheart, Yale Law student Andrew Stewart, that same year.

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From runways to Wall Street to the chicken coop?! Martha Stewart certainly tried her hand at everything. After marrying and graduating from college, Martha welcomed her first (and only) child, daughter Alexis, in 1965. Shortly after Alexis was born, Martha began a new career as a stockbroker on Wall Street, where she worked until 1972. At that point, she and husband Andrew opted to relocate their family to Westport, Connecticut, which gave Martha an entirely new focus — gourmet cooking! She was self-taught, leaning on Julia Child's "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" to hone her skills, and started her own catering business in the late '70s. Martha is seen here in 1976.

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Next up for Martha Stewart? A book! When the multitalented Martha catered a book-release party for her husband's publishing business, she met the head of Crown Publishing Group, Alan Mirken, who encouraged her to develop a cookbook. From there "Entertaining" was born. It included Martha's recipes and info on her hosted events and was released in December 1982. It would be the first of many, with seven more published in the '80s alone ranging from "Martha Stewart's Hors D'oeuvres" to "Weddings."

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Though Martha Stewart's professional life was booming in the late '80s, her personal life was suffering. While she was making appearances on shows like "Larry King Live" and "The Oprah Winfrey Show," back at home, her marriage was falling apart. She separated from Andrew Stewart in 1987, and the two divorced three years later. Martha is seen here as a newly single woman in the early '90s.

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Martha Stewart's next project would be a magazine we all know well — Martha Stewart Living. She signed on to the venture, which launched as a quarterly with its winter 1990 issue, as editor in chief. The magazine was so successful that it eventually inspired a television program and Martha, seen here in 1994, became a celebrity in her own right. That's a good thing.

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Just how prominent of a pop culture figure was Martha Stewart becoming? Well, in September 1997, she was tapped by a network with an unlikely demographic for a homemaker mogul — MTV! Martha was invited to be a presenter at the annual MTV Video Music Awards that year. The network paired her with rapper Busta Rhymes! The two riffed off each other well on stage after being introduced by that year's host, Chris Rock, as "one [who] knows how to make a really mean pot roast" and "one [who] is always roasted on pot."

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1999 was a major year for Martha Stewart. That October, her company, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, went public on the New York Stock Exchange. By the end of the trading day, Martha — seen here at a White House State Dinner for Hungary the same year — was the first self-made female billionaire in the United States.

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From the highest high to the lowest low! After reaching billionaire status, Martha Stewart's company's stock slowly fell. But it wasn't her own stock that was about to get her into trouble! In 2001, she received insider information from her broker about the decline of ImClone Systems stock and subsequently sold all her shares the day before it fell 16%. This led to a nine-count indictment on charges including securities fraud and obstruction of justice. She's seen here leaving leaving the "Late Show with David Letterman" studios the same year.

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Martha Stewart went on trial for six weeks in 2004. That March, she was found guilty on four counts of obstructing justice and lying to investigators. That July (seen here), she was sentenced to five months in prison with an additional five months of electronic monitoring once released.

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What do you do when you're a multimillionaire about to spend months behind bars? Go on a lavish vacation, of course! In October 2004, Martha Stewart headed to the Bahamas' Paradise Island, where she attended her publicist's wedding and spent time frolicking on the beach before swapping a bathing suit for a prison jumpsuit later that week in West Virginia.

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After putting in her five months, Martha Stewart was released from a West Virginia prison in March 2005. Once free, she boarded a chartered plane — she's seen here waving to fans who came out to support her. But her legal troubles weren't over: Post-prison, Martha spent two years on supervised release during which she was electronically monitored for five months.

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Once she was a free woman, Martha Stewart wasted no time getting back to business. She returned to television with "The Martha Stewart Show," expanded her exclusive Kmart line and continued to work hard at her magazine, Martha Stewart Living. She also got her very own "The Apprentice" spinoff, "The Apprentice: Martha Stewart" — she's seen here posing for NBC promos with the franchise's original celebrity mogul, Donald Trump — and released a new book called "The Martha Rules."

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In 2006, Martha Stewart's efforts in television were rewarded. "The Martha Stewart Show" picked up six nominations at the Daytime Emmy Awards that year. The show would run for seven years total, eventually ending in 2012.

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Following her 1990 divorce from Andrew Stewart, Martha Stewart briefly dated Anthony Hopkins, but things didn't get serious. "I went out to dinner with him a couple times but all I could think of was Hannibal Lecter," she admitted years later during an appearance on "The Meredith Vieira Show," referencing the Welsh star's "The Silence of the Lambs" serial killer character. Her relationship with billionaire Charles Simonyi — seen here with Martha at the Russian National Orchestra's 15th Anniversary Gala in New York City in 2006 — lasted much longer: The pair dated for about 15 years before splitting in 2008.

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Martha Stewart continued to be a force to be reckoned with throughout the late '00s. Aside from putting out even more books, she ventured into new business territories with projects like a line of KB Home houses inspired by her own residences in New York and Maine. She started a line of housewares for Macy's, launched her own Sirius satellite radio channel, created her own brand of wine and moved into the world of floor coverings with the development of her own carpet tiles. She even struck a deal with Costco to launch her own line of frozen and fresh food under their Kirkland Signature label. Talk about a range of products!

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Because there's nothing Martha Stewart can't do, she even dabbled in acting! The mogul appeared on a 2006 episode of "Ugly Betty" and in 2012 played a private school headmistress on an episode of "Law and Order: SVU" opposite Mariska Hargitay as Detective Olivia Benson and Kelli Giddish as Detective Amanda Rollins.

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Martha Stewart is seen here in 2010 at a Paul McCartney concert with her only child, daughter Alexis Stewart. A year later in 2011, Alexis welcomed her first child, daughter Jude, via surrogate — making Martha a grandmother. "Martha is going to be called 'Martha,'" Alexis announced on her radio show, "Whatever with Alexis & Jennifer." "She seemed to have no problem with it. … I was like, 'Do you really want to be 'Grandma'? I don't like the term 'Grandma'!"

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The same year "The Martha Stewart Show" ended — 2012 — Martha branched out and debuted a new show on PBS that October — "Martha Stewart's Cooking School," which was based on her book of the same name.

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In 2013, nearly a decade after her first trial, Martha Stewart returned to the courtroom. This time, her company was being sued by Macy's in a contract dispute after she got into business with competitor JCPenney. Martha was called to testify in Manhattan Supreme Court, which eventually ruled in favor of Macy's in 2014.

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Martha Stewart made an unexpected appearance in March 2015 at Comedy Central's Roast of Justin Bieber. She was one of the celebs in charge of roasting the pop star, to the surprise of many who didn't realize there was a relationship between the two, and she charmed audiences. Among some of Martha's best lines during the show? Besides roasting her fellow attendees, she ended her speech by laying out tips for Justin for when he "inevitably ends up in prison" based on her own experience.

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Martha Stewart returned to television in 2016, and this time it was with a surprising co-host — rapper Snoop Dogg. That fall, the dynamic duo fronted VH1's "Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party," a variety program featuring celebrity guests cooking and chatting with her and the Doggfather. In July 2017, Martha and Snoop were both nominated for an Emmy in the outstanding reality show host category! In 2019, the pair turned their TV show into a competition called "Martha & Snoop's Potluck Party Challenge," which was judged by other celebrity guests.

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In July 2020, Martha Stewart went viral at 78 after posting a sexy pool selfie on Instagram that commenters loved and instantly branded a "thirst trap." "That's definitely a thirst trap," Martha later admitted to "Entertainment Tonight," acknowledging that the term had to be explained to her. She said she simply liked her surroundings and how sultry she looked that day. "My camera came on backwards, you know, selfie mode, and I looked so nice. The sun was on my face. I thought, 'Oh, that looks pretty,' so I took the picture. It looked good."

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In August 2021, Martha Stewart teamed up with Snoop Dogg once more — this time to judge Peacock's baking competition series "Snoop and Martha's Very Tasty Halloween" (seen here) — a few weeks after celebrating her milestone 80th birthday. Nearly a year later in June 2022, Snoop was her first guest when she launched "The Martha Stewart Podcast."

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Martha Stewart posted this beautiful selfie to mark her 81st birthday on Aug. 3, 2022. "birthday selfie @prior to big bday dinner -we had a delicious lunch and just a bit too much @19crimes martha's chard," she captioned the snapshot on Instagram.

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In May 2023, Martha Stewart appeared on the cover of the annual Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue at 81 — making her the famed magazine's oldest cover girl ever. She debuted the photos on the "Today" show where she talked about stepping back in front of the camera as a model as an octogenarian and how she tries to not be afraid of anything. "To be on the cover at my age was a challenge, and I think I met the challenge," she said. "Being fearless is very good. Don't be afraid." Martha is seen here days later holding up her history-making magazine at the 2023 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue release party.

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Grammy winner was 'sloppy on set' with married Broadway star before he separated from his spouse

by Mark Gray Wonderwall Aug. 03, 2023August 3, 2023

Ariana Grande and her rumored beau, actor Ethan Slater, didn't hide their romance on the set of "Wicked."

On Aug. 3, DailyMail.com reported that, according to a source, Ethan and Lilly Jay — his wife of five years — were still together when his "affair" with the pop star began.

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"They were sloppy on set," the source said. "They were seen being all over each other while he was still supposedly happily married to Lilly."

The insider claims Ariana and Ethan were somewhat reckless with their relationship in public on several different occasions.

"They were seen making out at a pub in Hampstead, and they were all over each other at Michelle Yeoh's Oscar party [in March]," the source claimed.

A different source, however, insists that the new duo didn't begin dating until they were both single.

It's unclear when exactly Ethan and Lilly separated, though he publicly honored her on Instagram while marking Mother's Day in May. At the time, he called her "the most loving caring and wonderful mom/person in the world."

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Yet another DailyMail.com source shed some light on Lilly's awareness of her husband's affair: "There was a period when they were all going to try and work on their marriages and put the whole thing behind them," the insider claimed. "She thought they were happy. But that did not work out [because Ariana and Ethan] kept the affair going despite [that]."

There have also been reports that Ethan and Lily double dated with Ariana and her estranged husband, Dalton Gomez, before both marriages imploded.

Ethan filed for divorce last week.

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TV star sues her controversial former church and its leader

by Mark Gray Wonderwall Aug. 03, 2023

Leah Remini is taking her decade-long fight with the Church of Scientology to court, claiming she's been subject to "harassment, intimidation, surveillance, and defamation."

On Wednesday, Aug. 2, the former "The King of Queens" actress announced that she had filed a lawsuit against the controversial church and its leader, David Miscavige.

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"While advocating for victims of Scientology has significantly impacted my life and career, Scientology's final objective of silencing me has not been achieved," she said on social media. "While this lawsuit is about what Scientology has done to me, I am one of thousands of targets of Scientology over the past seven decades. People who share what they've experienced in Scientology, and those who tell their stories and advocate for them, should be free to do so without fearing retaliation from a cult with tax exemption and billions in assets."

For much of her early life, Leah was a proponent of the church's teachings. However, she left Scientology in 2013 and has been a thorn in the church's side ever since. In 2015, she wrote "Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology," a memoir that opened the lid on Scientology and its practices. From 2016 to 2019, she also hosted a documentary series called "Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath." In that series, she highlighted those who left the church and claimed they, like her, were harassed.

In her social media announcement, she wrote, "The press has a right to report about Scientology without facing a sophisticated intelligence operation from Scientology to destroy their personal lives and their careers. Law enforcement authorities have a right to investigate crimes in Scientology without fear that they will lose their jobs. Children, mothers, fathers, aunts, and uncles have a right to request welfare checks on their family members without fear of an operation activated against them by Scientology for doing so. Those in the entertainment business should have a right to tell jokes and stories without facing an operation from Scientology which uses its resources in Hollywood to destroy their lives and careers."

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Leah hopes to "speak the truth and report the facts about Scientology without fear of vicious and vindictive retribution," she penned, adding that "most have no way to fight back."

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TV star reacts after husband proposes to his alleged mistress, more stars who've split since joining a popular franchise

by Megan Riedlinger Wonderwall Aug. 03, 2023August 3, 2023

By Megan Riedlinger 8:29am PDT, Aug 3, 2023

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Is there a reality television curse? Many reality couples call it quits after letting cameras into their homes — especially those featured on Bravo's "Real Housewives" franchises. We've has rounded up the duos who filed for divorce after joining a "Real Housewives" show, from mid-season splits to reunion breakup bombshells. Spoiler alert: "The Real Housewives of Orange County" franchise tops the list in numbers of failed marriages!

Florida plastic surgeon Lenny Hochstein filed to divorce "The Real Housewives of Miami" star Lisa Hochstein in May 2022 after 12 years of marriage, two kids and a cheating scandal involving an Austrian model nearly three decades Lenny's junior. "It's been really ugly and really nasty," Lisa told People magazine as the year wound down with no resolution on their split. "And unfortunately, the press has gotten hold of so many of these motions so we haven't been able to keep things private. It's just humiliating."

Nearly a year into their divorce — which was still raging on — a judge in April 2023 ordered Lenny to pay Lisa $8,000 per month via direct deposit as temporary support, Page Six reported, and to "maintain the status quo" financially for Lisa and their two children, including paying for their medical insurance, school tuition, extracurriculars, camp and more. The plastic surgeon was also ordered to pay $60,000 worth of Lisa's legal fees at the time.

A few months later in July 2023 — with no end to the divorce in sight — Lenny proposed to model Katharina Mazepa after more than a year of dating. Lisa shaded her estranged husband on social media after hearing the news, writing on her Instagram Story, "Congrats to my current husband and his mistress on their engagement."

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"The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Camille Grammer's contentious split from actor Kelsey Grammer was a doozy. She announced that it was over at the end of season 1 in 2010. They'd been married for 13 years and shared two children at that point.

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This is one of the more lengthy and dramatic divorces… Fans got invested in the romance of Bethenny Frankel and Jason Hoppy as they watched their courtship on "The Real Housewives of New York City." They even watched them get engaged, walk down the aisle and welcome daughter Bryn on Bravo spinoffs "Bethenny Getting Married?" and "Bethenny Ever After." Fans also had a front row seat to the couple's demise after four years. They split in 2012 and went head to head over financial and custody issues in a battle that continued for nearly a decade until their divorce was — at last — finalized in January 2021.

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The OG of the OC Vicki Gunvalson might have attempted a vow renewal while cameras rolled on "The Real Housewives of Orange County," but that didn't seem to help matters. She split from second husband Donn Gunvalson in 2014 after 20 years of marriage — also while cameras were rolling.

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One "Housewives" star who's gone through two divorces in front of the cameras? Luann de Lesseps, who — when we met her at the beginning of "The Real Housewives of New York City" in 2008 — was married to Count Alexandre de Lesseps. The couple's marriage was featured on the first two seasons of the Bravo show ahead of their split in 2009 after two children together and 16 years of marriage. Fans got to see her subsequent romances and even one more marriage and divorce over the years…

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Luann de Lesseps married Tom D'Agostino in 2016 on New Year's Eve after their controversial relationship was a focal point of season 8 of "The Real Housewives of New York City." Tom was infamously caught kissing another woman during the season, and other ladies tried to warn Luann, but she went through with the wedding anyway — only to divorce him seven months later in 2017.

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Vicki Gunvalson called it! After newlywed Meghan King Edmonds joined the cast of "The Real Housewives of Orange County" full-time in season 10 in 2015, Vicki feuded with the younger Bravo star, predicting that Meghan would split from her husband, former MLB player Jim Edmonds, and that their marriage wouldn't last five more years. It turned out she was right: They were dunzo in 2019. The split came after Jim found himself at the center of a cheating scandal and despite trying to work through it, he filed for divorce that October one day after their five-year wedding anniversary… four years after Vicki's prediction. They welcomed three children during their marriage.

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Taylor Armstrong and Russell Armstrong's marriage was a focal point on "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," with Taylor even defending their controversial and allegedly abusive relationship against split rumors throughout season 1. Unfortunately, the rumors were true, and after they ended it in July 2011, things took a dark turn. A month after Taylor filed for divorce and accused the venture capitalist of domestic violence, Russell died by suicide.

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Though we saw her marry Mike Hill on "The Real Housewives of Atlanta," when we first met Cynthia Bailey, she was seeing Peter Thomas. They got engaged on season 3 of the show and married in 2010. They even had a vow renewal in 2012! But they called it quits in 2016. Cynthia filed to divorce Mike in 2022.

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Some divorces on "Real Housewives" shows aren't shocking, but every now and then, a split goes down that we didn't see coming. That was the case in 2014 when Ramona Singer filed to divorce Mario Singer. The couple had been featured on the first six seasons of "The Real Housewives of New York City" and attempted to reconcile in 2014 before it was revealed that Mario had once again reunited with his mistress that summer. After 22 years of marriage, during which they welcomed daughter Avery, Ramona made the divorce official.

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Tamra Judge and Simon Barney's marriage seemed to fall apart before our eyes on "The Real Housewives of Orange County." Finally, on season 5, Bravo viewers watched them take a limo ride that resulted in Tamra telling him she wanted a divorce. He filed in 2010 after 11 years of marriage and three children together.

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Let's just say David Foster doesn't have many fans in the Bravo community. Our next split came in 2015 when "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Yolanda Hadid announced her split from music bigwig David… amidst the backdrop of her grueling battle with Lyme disease that was covered on camera. The couple had been married since 2011, with David occasionally appearing on screen and Yolanda voicing her worries that her illness might affect the marriage. Their divorce was finalized in 2017 and less than a year later, David moved on with another reality star… former "American Idol" contestant Katharine McPhee.

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When Shannon Beador joined the ladies of "The Real Housewives of Orange County" on season 9, she was married to David Beador. The couple, who have three daughters together, dealt with his infidelity as cameras rolled. And though they tried to make it work — David even put together an emotional vow renewal for 2016's season 11 — Shannon announced during the season 12 reunion in 2017 that they would be ending the marriage.

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"The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Erika Jayne's glamorous lifestyle existed largely in part thanks to her marriage to wealthy attorney Tom Girardi. She met Tom, who's 32 years her senior, while working as a cocktail waitress in a ritzy Los Angeles restaurant. When she married him in 1999, it marked her second walk down the aisle. On "RHOBH," she showed off her designer wardrobe, extensive glam squad and mansion in Pasadena, California, but their affluent facade shattered in the fall of 2020. That November, Erika announced her split from the lawyer the same month it came to light that the couple was being sued with Tom accused of embezzling funds meant for the families of plane crash victims he'd represented.

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Viewers watched Lynne Curtin and Frank Curtin's money woes on "The Real Housewives of Orange County" as Lynne appeared on seasons 4 and 5 with her husband and two daughters. After 22 years of marriage, Lynne pursued a divorce in 2012 but Frank never appeared in court or responded to the divorce filing, nor did Lynne, resulting in the case being dismissed and Lynne having to file once more in 2019.

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"The Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Phaedra Parks split from husband Apollo Nida in 2014. The couple had been married for five years and shared two sons and had been featured on the Bravo show together for four seasons at that point. The same year they split, Apollo pleaded guilty to fraud and was given an eight-year prison sentence. Their divorce was ultimately finalized three years later in 2017.

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Jules Wainstein was a one-season wonder on "The Real Housewives of New York City," appearing on the show for season 8 in 2016. That same year, she announced that she was splitting from husband Michael Wainstein. The couple, who'd been married for eight years at that point and had two children together, finalized their divorce in 2020.

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One of the original "The Real Housewives of Orange County" cast members, Jeana Keough, split from husband Matt Keough, a former MLB star, in 2007 — three seasons into her stint on the series. The couple shared three children and had been married for 23 years. Their divorce took more than 20 years to finalize but ultimately was made official in November 2019. Matt passed away less than a year later in May 2020.

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Though Carlton Gebbia only did a brief stint on "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," appearing on season 4, she wasn't immune to the reality curse. The memorably goth-loving housewife was married to David Gebbia for 20 years before he filed for divorce in 2017. The couple share three children.

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Teresa Giudice and Joe Giudice quickly became stars when "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" debuted in 2009. The couple had four daughters and had been married for 10 years at the time. They called it quits 10 years later in 2019. The duo divorced following years of legal woes that resulted in both of them doing time in federal prison and Joe ultimately being deported back to his native Italy in October 2019.

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"The Real Housewives of Orange County" star Kelly Dodd started the show married — she and Michael Dodd, who have a daughter, were featured on her first two seasons of the show, 10 and 11 — but by 2017, they were done. They'd been married for 11 years. On season 15, Kelly was engaged to a new beau, Fox News star Rick Leventhal, whom she married in 2020.

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Another "The Real Housewives of Orange County" marriage that bit the dust? Gina Kirschenheiter and Matthew Kirschenheiter's union. When Gina joined the show for season 13 in 2018, her husband didn't appear with her, as most do. Viewers didn't know that the couple was, in fact, quietly separating off camera. Though they attempted to reconcile in 2019, a month after that, news broke revealing Gina had filed for a restraining order against Matthew and that he'd been arrested on suspicion of domestic violence. The couple, who share three children together, finalized their divorce in January 2020.

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Viewers saw this one coming! "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Adrienne Maloof and her husband, "Botched" star Dr. Paul Nassif, bickered on screen for years before calling it quits in 2012 during season 3. By that point, the couple had been married for 10 years and shared two sons. Their divorce was finalized that November.

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Prior to her time on "The Real Housewives of Atlanta," Porsha Williams appeared on a different reality show — "Platinum Weddings." She married former NFL star Kordell Stewart on that show back in 2011, a year before she joined the cast of the Bravo series. In 2013, Kordell filed for divorce, which Porsha addressed on the season 5 reunion, claiming she was "blindsided" and had found out about their split via Twitter. It was finalized by that December, with Porsha infamously receiving nothing in the settlement.

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Alexis Bellino and Jim Bellino's marriage wasn't a fan favorite on "The Real Housewives of Orange County," but they remained together during her four seasons on the show. It wasn't until five years after she left the series that they split after 13 years of marriage and three children together.

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Get to know the very unique new 'Big Brother' cast

by Megan Riedlinger Wonderwall Aug. 03, 2023August 3, 2023

By Megan Riedlinger 7:07am PDT, Aug 3, 2023

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Season 25 of "Big Brother" is here! Join us as we introduce you to this season's crop of houseguests starring on the show, which premiered on Aug. 2…

First up? A 27-year-old Texan with a very patriotic name. America Lopez joins the cast and takes a break from her gig as a medical receptionist.

Keep reading to see the other names in the bunch…

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Red Utley hails from Tennessee. The new houseguest works in sales when he's not competing in the "Big Brother" house and is 37 years old.

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After red… there has to be a Blue! Meet Blue Kim, a 25-year-old brand strategist who's residing in the "Big Brother" house this summer.

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Matt Klotz will be the first hearing impaired contestant in "Big Brother" history. The California-born 27-year-old currently resides in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and is a former Deaflympics gold medalist.

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There's a stay-at-home dad in the mix this year! 34-year-old Cameron Harding is swapping his Georgia abode for the "Big Brother" house in Los Angeles this season.

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Felicia Cannon will be the oldest female houseguest in "Big Brother" history! The 63-year-old comes from Georgia and works as a real estate agent.

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Reilly Smedley will be among the season 25 houseguests. The 24-year-old is taking a break from her life as a bartender in Tennessee.

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Jared Fields can tackle any rats in the "Big Brother" house. The 25-year-old is an exterminator from Connecticut, who has some very interesting ties to another CBS reality competition juggernaut — "Survivor." He's the son of one of the legends of the show, Cirie Fields, who has competed on the show four times.

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Here's a curveball — there's an Aussie in the mix this year! Australian houseguest Bowie Jane Ball will be leaving her dual gigs as a barrister-slash-DJ to compete for head of household all summer long.

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Houston-based Kirsten Elwin is a 25-year-old molecular biologist moving into the "Big Brother" house with hopes of taking home top prize.

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Will Luke Valentine be this season's heartthrob? The Florida-born 30-year-old works as an illustrator.

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We don't think the "Big Brother" house has ever has a professional flutist as a resident before! Izzy Gleicher will be the first, as a 32-year-old from New York City.

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This year's youngest houseguest is Cory Wurtrnberger, a 21-year-old college student who hails from Florida. Like Jared, Cory also has a surprising "Survivor" connection — he's the younger brother of "Survivor" contestant Zach Wurtenberger.

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Washington-based Jag Bains, who owns a truck company, will be the first Sikh houseguest in "Big Brother" history.

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There's a doctor in the house! Geriatric physician Hisam Goueli moves into the "Big Brother" house this summer. The 45-year-old is moving down from his home base of Seattle.

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Mecole Hayes is a 30-year-old political consultant heading into the "Big Brother" house. The St. Louis-born beauty currently resides in Maryland.

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Rapper is surrounded by more sand than a woodworker, plus more pics to make you giggle

by Mark Gray Wonderwall Aug. 02, 2023August 2, 2023

By Mark Gray 7:00pm PDT, Aug 2, 2023

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Even the best woodworker can't sand like A$AP Rocky.

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Bella Thorne proves that studios aren't the only blood suckers in Hollywood.

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No offense to Gwen Stefani, but Denise Richards is also a hauler back girl.

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Even Neutrogena can't clear up Jordana Brewster's water.

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In "The Goonies," Corey Feldman looked for gold… apparently not silverware.

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Brooke Burke looks like she's about to soil herself.

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Like her bubble gum, Jennifer Garner's marriages sometimes go pop too.

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Like these cookies, Amelia Hamlin's romance with Scott Disick crumbled.

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Eva Longoria is more banded than the Rolling Stones.

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With a never-ending closet of risque outfits, it's usually only conservatives who give Heidi Klum a licking.

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Pauly Shore's pants have left the building.

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Roses are red, violets are blue, Tom Sandoval is going to cheat on you.

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Even Sean Combs thinks Joe Biden's eyes look puffy.

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Jon Hamm, not your garden-variety actor.

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She seems nice, but Renee Zellweger comes with strings attached.

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Look at this tool… and look the thing Prince William is sharpening.

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Garrett Hedlund was raised on a remote farm, but he loves the hood.

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Harry Styles is one of the rare people getting their flowers in real time.

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Like our favorite meals, Victoria Beckham is covered in spice.

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Pharrell Williams has better eyes than an alphabet.

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Steven Tyler is living on the edge again.

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Tom Sandavol's reputation is trashed.

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At least Jane Lynch isn't trying to hang onto "Glee" anymore.

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Robbie Williams wants to be a behind-the-scenes kind of guy.

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Jared Leto isn't worried about his weight as much as he is the scale.

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So this is how Kyle Richards' marriage blew up so quickly.

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Like a golf course worker, Minka Kelly pays special attention to greens.

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Paula Abdul = my fair lady.

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Leonardo DiCaprio hasn't been on a boat since his last ride hit an iceberg.

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Hilary Duff's husband sandwich looks sweet and not even salty.

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Olympian's three young children are hospitalized for poisoning, more news

by Mark Gray Wonderwall Aug. 01, 2023August 1, 2023

By Mark Gray 8:00pm PDT, Aug 1, 2023

Another scary moment

Olympian Bode Miller and his wife are detailing a scary incident that sent their three young children to the hospital with carbon monoxide poisoning. On Instagram, the skiing champ said a construction crane was to blame: "Earlier this week we had a crane parked in our driveway for a few hours. Despite keeping the kids inside for obvious safety reasons, the little ones got really sick from it," Bode wrote.

Bode's wife, pro volleyball player Morgan Beck, shared a video from the hospital while further detailing the incident: "Two weeks ago, we had a crane at our house to remove our broken hot tub. Asher, Aksel and Scarlet innocently stood on the front step of our house to watch the action which resulted in them getting carbon monoxide poisoning due to the lack of airflow in our driveway landing them in the ER. They were on high flow oxygen for over four hours. It was a terrifying experience but thanking my lucky stars they are okay," she wrote.

Back in 2018, Bode and Morgan lost their 19-month-old daughter, Emmy, when she drowned in a swimming pool. The Olympian has two older children from previous relationships.

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Co-star claims

One of Jamie Lynn Spears' former "Zoey 101" co-stars claims Britney Spears' little sister made their workplace "very toxic." Alexa Nikolas, who starred alongside Jamie Lynn on the Nickelodeon show for two seasons, made the accusations on the YouTube podcast channel H3. "I got put through the wringer on that show, it was a pretty bad three years," she said. "Jamie Lynn Spears just created a very toxic, unhealthy work environment."

The former actress said Britney's sister didn't like her from the get-go. "She was just very taken aback by my personality, I think, and just kind of gave me the cold shoulder," Alexa said. Soon after, things "escalated" to bullying. "It just started to snowball, basically, and then it became bullying where she would just say harsh things to me like, 'Why do you smile so much?' You know like this kid bullying s*** basically. But you know, at that time it hurt. When I was a kid," Alexa alleged, claiming Jamie Lynn "created the culture of the set." She added, "And her not liking me made everyone else kind of feel like, I think, they had to also engage in that type of behavior."

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Pre-death instructions

Sinéad O'Connor gave her children very specific instructions on what to do if she died suddenly. "See, when the artists are dead, they're much more valuable than when they're alive," she told People magazine in 2021. "Tupac [Shakur] has released way more albums since he died than he ever did alive, so it's kind of gross what record companies do." The "Nothing Compares 2 U" singer, who passed on July 26, trained her kids when they were "very small" to call her finance people before anyone else — including medics. She recalled telling them that if she "drops dead tomorrow, before you called 911, call my accountant and make sure the record companies don't start releasing my records and not telling you where the money is." Sinead is survived by three children: Jake, 36, daughter Roisin, 27, and son Yeshua, 16. Her 17-year-old son Shane died in January 2022. Sinead never recovered from the tremendous loss, friends said. Sinead's death is "not being treated as suspicious," police said.

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GoFundMe clap back

Megan Fox is slamming haters who've criticized her for promoting a friend's GoFundMe campaign. Earlier in the week, the "Transformers" actress asked her Instagram followers to donate to a fund set up for her nail tech's father, who was diagnosed with cancer. Fans slammed Megan, claiming she should have donated herself because she's worth an estimated $8M.

By Thursday, July 27, Megan had seen enough of her generosity being questioned: "Hey weirdos, do any of you have the emotional intelligence to consider that maybe [my friend] brit doesn't want her celebrity clients donating large sums of money to her because it creates a dynamic in her working relationships that makes her uncomfortable?" she wrote on her Instagram Story. Megan said that Brittney Boyce, her nail tech, simply asked the actress to share the fundraising page with her 21M Instagram followers.

"I just obliged her request. Anything she needs from me personally, she will ask and I will do it privately," Megan said. "One thing you're not going to accuse me of is being miserly or lacking generosity. So try again on another day (probably tmrw!) with some different bulls*** you bunch of psychos."

The fund's initial goal was set at $30K, which is the same amount Megan's fiancé, Machine Gun Kelly, paid for a diamond-encrusted manicure last year.

On hold

The 2023 Primetime Emmy Awards telecast has fallen victim to the actors and writers strikes. Numerous media outlets have confirmed that the Emmys, which were originally scheduled for Sept. 18, are being postponed. The reports come two weeks after Emmy nominations were announced. Variety reported that vendors, producers and others involved with the awards show were being informed of the postponement. The Emmys were last postponed in 2001 in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. A new date has yet to be announced, but the ceremony likely won't happen until the strikes have settled.

Booted from the bar

"The Real Housewives of Orange County" star Shannon Beador was kicked out of a bar after "screaming" at her ex-boyfriend's daughter. Page Six reported that the reality TV star was at Tiki Bar in Costa Mesa, California, when the shouting incident went down. According to a witness, Shannon was "wasted" and "had to be held back and removed by security." John Janssen, the TV star's ex, was at the bar with Shannon. It's unclear what prompted the screaming match between Shannon and his daughter. Page Six reported that "numerous photos" show "men in Tiki Bar security shirts physically escorting an upset-and disheveled-looking Beador off the premises." Shannon's ex downplayed the incident and indicated the whole party was asked to leave, but only because the bar was closing. "Yes, there was an argument, but it was at the end of the night, the lights were up, and everyone was being asked to leave," he claimed.

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Coroner reveals update on actor's cause of death after hikers discovered his body six months after he disappeared, more news

by Mark Gray Wonderwall Aug. 01, 2023August 16, 2023

By Mark Gray 10:30am PDT, Aug 1, 2023

Death details

Julian Sands' death remains a mystery… at least to the authorities. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department revealed that the county's coroner has ruled his cause of death is "undetermined." Julian's remains were found in June, six months after the British actor — who most notably appeared in "Leaving Las Vegas" and "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" — disappeared while hiking around Mount Baldy in Southern California during a snow storm. (He never returned to his car.) Severe weather previously hampered search efforts at the time of his disappearance — his snow-covered car was found in California's San Gabriel Mountains a few days after he last made contact. Hikers eventually came across his remains on June 24 after snow in the area finally melted. While it's known where he died, a police spokesman said the official manner of death is "undetermined due to the condition of the body," which is "common when dealing with cases of this type."

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Legal ramifications

Daymond John was granted a permanent restraining order against three former "Shark Tank" contestants following a disagreement over a business deal. On a 2014 episode of "Shark Tank," former NFL defensive end Al "Bubba" Baker, wife Sabrina and daughter Brittani struck an investment deal with Daymond for their Bubba's Q Boneless Baby Back Ribs. The family later alleged that Daymond changed the deal once cameras stopped rolling, attempted to take over the company and deprived them of profits. They soon aired out their grievances on social media and lambasted the businessman in the process — which prompted Daymond to go the legal route.

A judge recently sided with the FUBU CEO and ordered the family to clear "disparaging" social media posts, Deadline reported. "All the Bakers' posts are negative, disparaging, or both and certainly could impact DFV's and John's reputation, goodwill, and credibility," US District Judge Robert Kugler said, referring to the DF Ventures entity Daymond set up to do business with the family. "These posts clearly caused reputational harm that John will now have to deal with and counter."

After the judge's ruling, Daymond issued a statement: "Today's decision against the Bakers, their company, and their false statements is a moment of vindication," he said. "The actual facts, the record, and the federal Judge's opinion have confirmed that I did not — and could not have — committed any wrongdoing. I have always upheld transparency and honesty throughout my journey as an entrepreneur. I am grateful for the support that I've received during this time and will continue defending my reputation with the same passion I bring to empowering fellow entrepreneurs."

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Her side of the story

Back in 2021, Common claimed that his breakup from Tiffany Haddish was amicable. She's now sharing her side of the story, claiming the breakup wasn't exactly a mutual decision. "It was more him saying, 'I think this relationship has run its course,'" she told The Washington Post. "And I was like, 'OK. Like, you gonna be a 50-year-old single man. OK?'" The comedian — who dated Common in 2020 and 2021 — said the writing was on the wall when he stopped inviting her to events… including his birthday celebration. He ended up dumping her over the phone.

Tiffany also told The Washington Post that she recently experienced her eighth pregnancy loss. She went on to explain why she keeps her health struggles close to the vest: "I don't want people saying: 'Are you okay? Are you all right?' Like a wounded animal, I just rather go in a cave by myself. Lick my wounds," the actress said.

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'Full' story

John Stamos revealed that he tried to quit "Full House" because he was jealous of his 5-year-old co-star. The show, he said, also turned out much differently that he initially expected. "I hated that show but grew to love it. It was pitched to me as a 'Bosom Buddies' [type show] … with, you know, a couple of kids in the background," he said on a recent episode of "Hot Ones," adding that when he did an early table read, he "was the star."

He also wondered why such strong emphasis was being put on casting the kids, whom he thought would be glorified extras. "We sit down and we started reading, and Jodie Sweetin, who plays Stephanie, reads her lines, and people are dying laughing. I mean screaming. I was like, 'What's happening here?'" he recalled. "They couldn't even hear my lines, they were laughing so hard at her."

The actor immediately wanted off the show, but Bob Saget calmed him down. "I fought it for a long time. I finally said, 'What am I doing?' It's a beautiful show we built with sweetness and kindness," John said. "There was no central character on that show is what I realized. The central character was love and we were the best representation of a loving family, not a 'normal' family. And it was the new normal, now an unconventional family."

Dating situation

Ethan Slater's estranged wife, singer Lilly Jay, is reportedly "devastated" by the news that he is now dating his "Wicked" co-star Ariana Grande. "This is not the future she had in mind," said an "Entertainment Tonight" source. "She's doing her best to get back on her feet. She's incredibly smart and driven… She is truly the best mother."

Ethan and Lilly married in 2018 and welcomed a son last year. Earlier this month, it was confirmed that Ariana and her husband of two years, Dalton Gomez, are divorcing. Days later, the news broke that Ariana and Ethan are now an item, and Ethan promptly made his social media accounts private.

In November 2022, the actor publicly gushed over his wife on Instagram in honor of their anniversary. "My best friend. 4 years married, 10 years together. And this is easily the best (and most *bizarre*) year yet," he wrote. Ariana liked the post.

Trouble brewing

Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann's marriage is allegedly on the rocks again after they heard comments they made about each other in police body cam footage. Back in May, authorities showed up to the duo's home following a verbal argument. Police video shows Kroy call Kim a "narcissist" as he argued that she was using their fight as a "manipulation" tactic. The former NFL star also said that the "Real Housewives of Atlanta" alum is a "compulsive behavior addict." Kim, meanwhile, claimed Kroy locked her out of their home and said he was acting "f****** crazy." "Something's wrong with his mind. Something's not right," she told police, adding that she couldn't "keep doing this all [her] life."

On the heels of their divorce announcement, things got incredibly messy between Kim and Kroy. However, they called off their divorce earlier this month and reconciled. The body cam footage has thrown a wrench in their happy reconciliation, friends say.

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Singer listed as battery suspect after throwing microphone at fan: Summer's worst concert trend continues

by Mark Gray Wonderwall Jul. 31, 2023August 1, 2023

By Mark Gray 7:26pm PDT, Jul 31, 2023

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At a recent concert, Adele wondered aloud, "Have you noticed how people are forgetting f****** show etiquette at the moment?" She's not wrong. In the fall of 2022, Harry Styles was pegged in the face with an airborne Skittle and Spanish singer Rosalia was smacked with a bouquet of flowers. Unfortunately, that's just the tip of the iceberg. Over the summer of 2023, there have been a number of on-stage incidents involving fans throwing objects at artists during concerts, and this one might have consequences…

After Cardi B got a drink thrown on her during a performance, she took matters into her own hands. The rapper was in the midst of singing "Bodak Yellow" at a Las Vegas pool party on July 29 when she got the unwelcome shower. Cardi quickly identified the alleged culprit and responded by throwing her microphone at that person from the stage. Video of the incident quickly caught fire on social media. The microphone not only struck the alleged drink thrower, but it also apparently ricocheted into a woman standing next to that person. TMZ reported one of the two pool party attendees went to local police the following day to report the incident, and Vegas cops are now investigating it as an assault. Cardi is listed as a suspect for the retaliation.

But she's far from the only music star who's had objects hurled at them lately. Keep reading to see who else has dealt with attacks from flying objects this summer…

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It happened again. Weeks after being hit in the face with a bouquet of flowers while on stage in Cardiff, Wales, in June 2023, Harry Styles was hit in the eye with an unknown projectile during a performance in Vienna, Austria, on July 9, 2023. The "As It Was" singer was leaving the stage when he was struck by something, causing him to immediately flinch, double over and bring his hands to his face. After collecting himself, he kept on walking.

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During a July 5, 2023, concert in Chicago, Drake dodged a cell phone hurled his way as he performed a cover of Ginuwine's "So Anxious." In video of the incident (see it here), the phone appeared to hit the rapper on the left wrist before it crashed down to the stage. Drake pointed at the phone but didn't break his stride as he continued with the tune.

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Bebe Rexha required stitches after a rogue cell phone hit her in the face during a June 2023 concert in New York City. The man who threw the phone, Nicolas Malvanga, faced repercussions: He was charged with two counts of third degree assault as well as second degree aggravated harassment, third degree attempted assault and second degree harassment. According to a police report, he told cops, "I was trying to see if I could hit her with the phone at the end of the show because it would be funny."

Later, his lawyer spun the tale a little differently. "Nicolas, like many other fans, was hoping to interact in some way with Ms. Rexha as the phone was returned," the attorney said. "It was never his intention to injure Ms. Rexha in any way." Bebe kept a good attitude about the situation. After returning to the stage a few days after the incident, she said, "No phones in the face, thank God."

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Kelsea Ballerini was ever the pro after being hit in the face with a bracelet during an Idaho concert in late June 2023. In footage of the incident, the "Peter Pan" singer looked startled and then visibly winced before turning her back to the crowd. Her bandmates soon rushed to help her. After briefly pausing the show to walk off stage, she returned with her guitar. "Can we just talk about what happened?" she asked. "All I care about is keeping everyone safe. If you ever don't feel safe, please let someone around you know. There's security everywhere tonight. If anyone's pushing too much or you just have that gut feeling or anything, always flag it," she continued. "Don't throw things, you know?" Kelsea shared a similar message on her Instagram Story after the show. "Hi. I'm fine. Someone threw a bracelet, it hit me in the eye, and it more so just scared me than hurt me," she wrote. "We all have triggers and layers of fears way deeper than what is shown, and that's why I walked offstage to calm down and make sure myself, band and crew, and the crowd all felt safe to continue. That's all I ever want, is for shows to feel like a safe place for us all."

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Things got dead serious during a Pink concert at London's Hyde Park on June 25, 2023, when the "So What" performer stopped singing mid-show after a concertgoer threw a baggie full of light-colored powder on stage. It was apparently the cremated remains of the person's mother. Video footage posted on social media showed Pink crouching down on the floor by the baggie. Looking bewildered, she picked it up, barely holding one corner, and looked at the person who tossed the bag. "This is your mom?" she asked. "I don't know how I feel about this." Pink then put the bag down and continued singing "Just Like a Pill." During that same show, someone in the front row also handed the pop star a giant wheel of brie.

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Lil Nas X briefly paused a July 1, 2023, concert in Sweden after a fan threw a sex toy on stage. The rapper found humor in the moment. "Who threw their p**** on stage?" he asked the Lollapalooza Stockholm crowd. "What's wrong with y'all? Let's go — start the music."

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While some artists have experienced airborne distractions during concerts, an incident involving Ava Max was a little more dangerous. On June 21, 2023, a man rushed the stage during the pop star's Los Angeles show and slapped her. Although the man was quickly taken down by security, the damage was done. "He slapped me so hard that he scratched the inside of my eye," she tweeted afterward. "He's never coming to a show again thank you to the fans for being spectacular tonight in LA though!!"

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A legend dies at 96: Lady Gaga and more stars say goodbye

by Mark Gray Wonderwall Jul. 31, 2023August 15, 2023

By Mark Gray 7:00pm PDT, Jul 31, 2023

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Tony Bennett, one of the most iconic and beloved voices of all time, died at 96 on July 21. Over the course of his eight-decade career, Tony won 19 Grammys and two Emmys and was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Recording Academy. His last public concert performances were at Radio City Music Hall in August 2021 to celebrate his 95th birthday. Just a few months prior to that, Tony's family announced he'd been battling Alzheimer's disease but was still managing to record music. After his death, Tony's official Twitter shared this message: "Tony left us today but he was still singing the other day at his piano and his last song was, 'Because of You,' his first #1 hit. Tony, because of you we have your songs in our heart forever."

Since Tony was an icon in the entertainment world, many top-line celebrities publicly mourned his death. Keep reading to see how the legend is being remembered…

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"I will miss my friend forever. I will miss singing with him, recording with him, talking with him, being on stage together. With Tony, I got to live my life in a time warp. Tony & I had this magical power. We transported ourselves to another era, modernized the music together, & gave it all new life as a singing duo. But it wasn't an act. Our relationship was very real. Sure he taught me about music, about showbiz life, but he also showed me how to keep my spirits high and my head screwed on straight. 'Straight ahead,' he'd say. He was an optimist, he believed in quality work AND quality life. Plus, there was the gratitude…Tony was always grateful. He served in WWII, marched with Martin Luther King Jr., and sang jazz with the greatest singers and players in the world.

"I've been grieving the loss of Tony for a long time. We had a very long and powerful goodbye.

"Though there were 5 decades between us, he was my friend. My real true friend. Our age difference didn't matter– in fact, it gave us each something neither of us had with most people. We were from two different stages in life entirely–inspired. Losing Tony to Alzheimer's has been painful but it was also really beautiful. An era of memory loss is such a sacred time in a person's life. There's such a feeling of vulnerability and a desire to preserve dignity. All I wanted was for Tony to remember how much I loved him and how grateful I was to have him in my life. But, as that faded slowly I knew deep down he was sharing with me the most vulnerable moment in his life that he could–being willing to sing with me when his nature was changing so deeply. I'll never forget this experience. I'll never forget Tony Bennett. If I could say anything to the world about this I would say don't discount your elders, don't leave them behind when things change. Don't flinch when you feel sad, just keep going straight ahead, sadness is part of it. Take care of your elders and I promise you will learn something special. Maybe even magical. And pay attention to silence—some of my musical partner and I's most meaningful exchanges were with no melody at all.

"I love you Tony. Love, Lady" –a grieving Lady Gaga, who posted this heartfelt message on Instagram, along with a photo of them hugging, 10 days after Tony Bennett's death

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"Saddened by the loss of a true music icon, Tony Bennett. Tony's immense contributions to the industry will forever resonate with us all. Cherishing the memories of our personal collaborations. His voice, his talent, and his passion for music will never be forgotten" —Christina Aguilera

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"Rest in peace, Tony. You were the epitome of a gentleman with a God given one-of-a-kind voice. It was truly a great honor of my career and of my life to get to share the stage with you…" —Carrie Underwood

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"Rest in Peace Tony Bennett. It was such an honor to work with one of the world's most beloved, respected and legendary singers of the past century. We will miss you" —Mariah Carey

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"You will be forever missed, Tony. Your legacy will live on forever, not just for your music, but for your painting and for your heart. I adore you. May you rest easy. #tonybennett" —Brooke Shields

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"Rest in Peace Tony Bennett. You were timeless! Your legendary music is cherished by generations and your talent at painting only exemplified the many talents you beheld. We will miss you very much. A sad day for the world." —Priscilla Presley

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"I had the pleasure of being around @itstonybennett twice in my career, both times at Christmas. He was a gentleman and a music icon and his voice will live on for years to come. Rest in peace, Tony." —Reba McEntire

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"The world lost a true legend today. Tony Bennett was a brilliant artist and a soulful, kind and loving human being. I had the honor and pleasure of performing beside him, but it's his act of almost unbelievable generosity that will go down as one of my life's greatest memories: at a joint party celebrating my 30th and my father's 80th birthday, Mr. Bennett was a surprise performer who serenaded my dad with an a cappella performance of "Fly Me To The Moon" without so much as a microphone. He was operatic. I'd never seen or heard anyone do that, and probably never will again. It set the benchmark in my life for what a person could give of themselves without asking for anything in return. There is much to remember today about this great man, and I wanted to share this story along with the many who are sharing theirs. Rest in peace, sir, and thank you for touching my life like you did." —John Mayer

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"Just heard about the great Tony Bennett passing. What a legacy of not only superb timeless music, but a class act study in cool, grace, and elegance." –Keith Urban

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"So sad to hear of Tony's passing. Without doubt the classiest singer, man, and performer you will ever see. He's irreplaceable. I loved and adored him. Condolences to Susan, Danny and the family." —Elton John

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"Tony Bennett was full of greatness. The consummate musician who had a warm and gracious soul. He gave the world decades of music that was easy to love. We will be forever grateful to have known him." —The Chicks

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"We lost a true legend today. Many years ago, Tony gave me my first shot at a live performance. I opened for him, did 20 minutes of standup, no singing, and tap danced to "Cute". Thanks for everything, Tony. Rest in peace." —Tony Danza

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"Tony Bennett was the one of the most important interpreters of American popular song during the mid to late 20th century. He championed songwriters who might otherwise have remained unknown to many millions of music fans. His was a unique voice that made the transition from the era of Jazz into the age of Pop. I will always be grateful for his outstanding contribution to the art of contemporary music. He was a joy to work with. His energy and enthusiasm for the material he was performing was infectious. He was also one of the nicest human beings I've ever known." –Billy Joel via Rolling Stone

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"Tony Bennett was a legend and an inspiration to so many. My thoughts & prayers are with his family and friends today. May you have Godspeed, my friend" —Bret Michaels

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"Tony Bennett was an iconic songwriter and entertainer who charmed generations of fans. He was also a good man—Michelle and I will always be honored that he performed at my inauguration. We're thinking of his wife Susan, his kids, and everyone who is missing him today." –Barack Obama

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"Tony Bennett is one of the greatest vocalists, storytellers and interpreters of all time. To say he was an important part of who I became is an understatement. My grandpa was constantly playing Tony Bennett records when I was growing up, and it was the honor of a lifetime to learn from him. Having my hero take me under his wing was one of the greatest moments of my life and my career. How did I get so lucky to kneel at the feet of the master for 2 decades? Tony, I'll never stop learning from you, and I promise you I'll do my best to keep the music we cherish alive. I love you." — Michael Buble

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"Sending my prayers for and condolences to the family of #TonyBennett whose legendary career spanned seven decades. He marched with us in 1964. He was dedicated to civil and human rights and to the arts. He will live as long as we remember him. #IleftmyheartinSanFrancisco" –Rev. Jesse Jackson

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"My dad played Tony Bennett around the house my whole childhood. His music has always made me feel at home and safe. What a gift he brought to the world and what a classic, beautiful legacy he leaves forever." –Kelsea Ballerini

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"Very sad to hear about Tony Bennett's passing. Rest in Peace" –Ozzy Osbourne

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"The Singer's Singer, Tony Bennett, has died. I'm thankful I was alive during his musical reign, to hear and treasure the music he made and the man himself. He will be sorely missed." –Bette Midler

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"Tony Bennett was a consummate artist. All you have to do is listen to any one of his hundreds of recordings to recognize that. Very early on, his music quietly wove itself into the fabric of our lives. His voice felt as familiar and as close as the voices of our loved ones. I know that this was true for millions of people around the world. For Italian-Americans who were growing up in the middle of the twentieth century, that familiarity ran even deeper. At a certain point, we started to imagine that Tony would live forever. Of course he didn't. Nobody does. But the music? That's another story." –Martin Scorsese via Rolling Stone

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"Today we lost an icon of icons. Kind, considerate and as Sinatra was quoted as saying, the best singer of them all. Rest In Peace, Tony Bennett." —Gene Simmons

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"Tis w/ gr8 sadness, we say farewell to the late great Tony Bennett. He exemplified a person who was good as gold, sweet like sugar & a deeply feeling, empathic human being. I wish more had the stuff you were made of Tony. RIP" —Fran Drescher

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David Letterman posted a video of Tony Bennett singing on "The Late Show." "RIP, Tony," he wrote.

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"May you Rest in Peace, Tony Bennett!" –Keith Richards

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"Smile if you had a life like Tony Bennett. He just kept getting better with age. Here he is at one of his last performances at age 94. His popularity was hit a new high while he was in his 60's on MTV Unplugged. Heaven just got the best swooner ever!" —Rob Schneider

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"From growing up as a child of immigrants, to all the contributions he has made to our community, Tony Bennett was a NYer in the truest sense of the word. My deepest condolences from the Cuomo family to Susan and his four beautiful children. Tony will be missed but not forgotten" —Andrew Cuomo

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"Met Tony Bennett several times. Once I was shooting in a park in NY & saw him walking by. Went 2 door of my trailer & called out & he be came over & asked what I was shooting. Came in, had coffee for an hour til I had 2 go 2 set. Such a talent & such a lovely gracious gentleman!" —Morgan Fairchild

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"We've just lost one of the greats of all time.. Tony Bennett.. I'm profoundly sad. God bless you brother and thank you.. for all you have shown us and bestowed upon us.." –Richie Sambora

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"This one shouldn't sting so much because any of us would take 96 years, but man is it hard to imagine a world without the great Tony Bennett." —Josh Gad

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"RIP Tony Bennett. His gift for melody and his depth of grasping a lyric was without compare. To the end the master." –Paul Stanley

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"RIP Tony Bennett. The best of the best. The last of the legends. A man whose heart was as big as his voice. The world's foremost practitioner of the 'Art Of Excellence.' Deepest love and condolences to my friend Danny and the family." —Stevie Van Zandt

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"Ninety-six is a long life but I still thought he'd live forever. #RIPTonyBennett" —Yvette Nicole Brown

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"Sorry to hear Tony Bennett passed. He was a smoothie." —Stephen King

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"Tony Bennett has lived a life we all dream of. He was a beautiful man and a voice for the ages. Rest In Peace My friend." —Chazz Palminteri

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"Thinkin' of Tony Bennett" —Brian Wilson

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"Many people are called legends. Few embodied the word like Tony Bennett. His voice. His presence. HIs style. He was timely and timeless. He had an otherworldly talent of coaxing the sublime out of the music he sang. But he was also a consummate craftsman and tireless worker. He earned his longevity and we all benefited from it. He will be missed." –Dan Rather

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"The great Tony Bennett has passed away at the age of 96. He was the last of his kind, a master of the American songbook. He may have left his Heart in San Francisco, but he won all of our hearts, from Sinatra to Lady Gaga. Be at peace, and sing to us now from the stars, Tony." —George Takei

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PHOTOS: Stars at an iconic rocker's 80th birthday party

by Marisa Laudadio Wonderwall Jul. 31, 2023July 31, 2023

By Marisa Laudadio 3:30am PDT, Jul 31, 2023

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Mick Jagger got a little help from the bouncers as he left his star-studded party at Embargo Republica nightclub in London on July 26, 2023, where he celebrated his 80th birthday.

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Anjelica Huston joined Mick Jagger's ex Jerry Hall at a star-studded party at Embargo Republica nightclub in London on July 26, 2023, to celebrate the Rolling Stones frontman's 80th birthday.

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Mick Jagger and ballerina girlfriend Melanie Hamrick — wearing a boot on her injured foot — left his star-studded party at Embargo Republica nightclub in London after celebrating the Rolling Stones frontman's 80th birthday on July 26, 2023.

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Mick Jagger celebrated his 80th birthday with a star-studded party at Embargo Republica nightclub in London on July 26, 2023.

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Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood and wife Sally Wood attended a star-studded party at Embargo Republica nightclub in London on July 26, 2023, to celebrate Mick Jagger's 80th birthday.

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Model Georgia May Jagger — one of Mick Jagger's daughters with ex Jerry Hall — attended a star-studded party at Embargo Republica nightclub in London on July 26, 2023, to celebrate the Rolling Stones singer's 80th birthday.

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Leonardo DiCaprio hid behind a mask and hat as he arrived at a star-studded party at Embargo Republica nightclub in London on July 26, 2023, to celebrate Mick Jagger's 80th birthday.

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Jade Jagger — Mick Jagger's daughter with ex-wife Bianca Jagger — attended a star-studded party at Embargo Republica nightclub in London on July 26, 2023, to celebrate the Rolling Stones singer's 80th birthday.

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Lenny Kravitz attended a star-studded party at Embargo Republica nightclub in London on July 26, 2023, to celebrate Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger's 80th birthday.

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Elizabeth Jagger — one of Mick Jagger's daughters with ex Jerry Hall — attended a star-studded party at Embargo Republica nightclub in London on July 26, 2023, to celebrate the Rolling Stones singer's 80th birthday.

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Fashion designer Stella McCartney attended a star-studded party at Embargo Republica nightclub in London on July 26, 2023, to celebrate Mick Jagger's 80th birthday.

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Leah Wood — the daughter of Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood and ex-wife Jo Wood — attended a star-studded party at Embargo Republica nightclub in London on July 26, 2023, to celebrate Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger's 80th birthday.

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Mick Jagger's younger brother, musician Chris Jagger, attended a star-studded party at Embargo Republica nightclub in London on July 26, 2023, to celebrate the Rolling Stones singer's 80th birthday.

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Filmmaker Baz Luhrmann attended a star-studded party at Embargo Republica nightclub in London on July 26, 2023, to celebrate Mick Jagger's 80th birthday.

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Jemima Goldsmith, also known by her previous married name, Jemima Khan, attended a star-studded party at Embargo Republica nightclub in London on July 26, 2023, to celebrate Mick Jagger's 80th birthday.

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Nikolai von Bismarck — a British photographer who's dating supermodel Kate Moss — attended a star-studded party at Embargo Republica nightclub in London on July 26, 2023, to celebrate Mick Jagger's 80th birthday.

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Former Fox News star says 'disgusting' U.S. Women's National Soccer Team 'hates' America, more news

by Mark Gray Wonderwall Jul. 31, 2023July 31, 2023

By Mark Gray 3:00am PDT, Jul 31, 2023

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Megyn Kelly believes the United States Women's National Soccer Team "hates" America. Her proof? The majority of them didn't sing the "Star Spangled Banner" prior to a recent World Cup game. "I really do believe their version of what a feminist is, what it means to be an empowered woman, at least as an American woman, means you need to hate your country. It means to go out on the national stage and embarrass yourself and your country by not singing the national anthem," the conservative said on "The Megyn Kelly Show."

"For several of them, not even holding their hands over their hearts when the national anthem played, that was a bridge too far. They couldn't be bothered to actually place their hand on their heart as the national anthem played, as they stood out there representing you and me and the country and our military and people who have given their lives for the country that they represent," she continued.

The former Fox News host pinned much of the blame on outspoken star Megan Rapinoe, who has represented the U.S. in four World Cups and two Olympic Games. Megan, who's widely considered one of the greatest soccer stars of all time, has often voiced support for LGBTQ rights, pay equity and the Black Lives Matter movement. "This [team behavior] is clearly, I think, a result of her influence, and it's disgusting," Megyn said. "What an incredible opportunity to stand out there, representing the United States of America in World Cup soccer, and you can't be shamed into at least feigning a touch of patriotism… We're disgusting, I guess, when it comes to human rights. This is what people like Rapinoe have said in the past. So we can't be saluted in any way."

Keep reading for more big celeb news…

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Britney Spears' much-anticipated memoir, "The Woman In Me," was delayed by four months after legal teams for two of her exes got involved. The Sun reports that lawyers for Justin Timberlake and Collin Farrell threatened to sue if the "Toxic" singer didn't remove certain passages from the book. "Lawyers demanded to see her book in advance and were adamant that some of the revelations were removed," a source said. "There are still plenty of gobsmacking tales but Justin and Colin were conscious about what could be said about them. The legal process meant the publication was held up by four months as discussions went back and forth about what could be included. But that has finally now been settled and her autobiography is all ready to go."

'Serious' health issue

Tori Kelly was rushed to the hospital after fainting during a dinner in downtown Los Angeles. TMZ reported that the singer's heart started beating incredibly fast while out at dinner with friends last weekend. She then passed out "for a while." Rather than calling for an ambulance (which would have likely taken the "Should've Been Us" singer to an area hospital,) friends put Tori in a car and drove her to Cedars-Sinai, one of the country's top hospitals. Once there, the two-time Grammy winner was put in the intensive care unit, where doctors discovered clots in her legs and her lungs. There was concern that clots could be found around her heart, too. TMZ reported that Tori was "in and out of consciousness during her hospitalization" and the situation was "really serious."

On July 27, the singer shared a major update, writing on Instagram that she was "feeling stronger now and hopeful but unfortunately there are still some things to uncover."

Ring thing

Kylie Richards claims that a paparazzi photo of herself out and about without a wedding ring shouldn't be taken as evidence that she and her long-term husband, Mauricio Umansky, are divorcing. The "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star said she was lifting weights just before a paparazzo snapped the headline-making pic. "[That] will bend the ring, ruin the ring — and it hurts! I take the ring off when I'm lifting weights," she said. "That sparked a lot of stuff that wasn't even true." She didn't pass on wearing the ring because she and her hubby are "having a hard time," she insisted during a July 24 Amazon Live.

In early July, the reality TV stars publicly addressed rumors that they'd separated after 27 years of marriage: "We all felt better after we [discussed it] because so many people were speculating and making up stories, and it was just getting out of control," she said.

Scary incident

LeBron James' eldest son, Bronny James, was rushed to a hospital on Monday, July 24, after suffering cardiac arrest during a basketball workout at the University of Southern California. A family spokesperson confirmed the news, claiming Bronny — who's one of the top basketball recruits in the country — was initially taken to the ICU: "Yesterday while practicing Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest. Medical staff was able to treat Bronny and take him to the hospital. He is now in stable condition and no longer in ICU," the rep said. "LeBron and [his wife] Savannah wish to publicly send their deepest thanks and appreciation to the USC medical and athletic staff for their incredible work and dedication to the safety of their athletes." TMZ reported that the 18-year-old athlete was unconscious and rushed by ambulance to the hospital.

As the incident made headlines, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin tweeted, "Here for you guys just like you have been for me my entire process." Back in January, Damar collapsed on the field during an NFL game.

Déjà vu details

Raven-Symoné believes that, like her character on "That's So Raven," she has unexplained psychic abilities. On Sunday's episode of "The Best Podcast Ever with Raven and Miranda," the actress said, "I do have moments where I really will just stare and I will see a scene that is happening to me or that is going to happen to me in another dimension and I'm like, 'Yo, this is weird.'" She added, "There will be a time when I'm walking and I'll trip over nothing."

The Disney Channel alum said she can't predict the future, but she does have moments of déjà vu. "The way we connect is through our trauma. Meditation just allowed my spirit guides to help me and even to this day that can happen," she said.

The "Cheetah Girls" star got into the topic while speaking with Keke Palmer. "I believe in psychics," Raven said. "I believe actually humans have the ability in their brain to tap into energy fields that allow for truth to connect when you know how to translate it correctly."

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Rocker who quit music to investigate aliens reacts to congressional hearing on UFOs, more news

by Mark Gray Wonderwall Jul. 30, 2023July 30, 2023

By Mark Gray 10:00pm PDT, Jul 30, 2023

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Tom Delonge feels vindicated. Back in 2015, the guitarist quit blink-182 to investigate and research aliens. At the time, many thought the rocker had, well, fallen off his rocker, particularly given his band's popularity. On July 26, three former military officials told Congress that the government knows much more about UFOs than it's telling the public. In fact, one official said, the government is in possession of "nonhuman" biological matter. He added that he is "absolutely" certain that the federal government is in possession of UFOs.

After the hearing, Tom shared a message on Instagram that read "Tom Was Right." "The UFO Hearings today made history. I am so proud of the three witnesses today that blew the lid off the UFO secrecy that has been intact for decades," Tom wrote. The officials-turned-alien whistleblowers are "heroes," Tom added.

David Fravor, a retired U.S. Navy commander, even mentioned Tom and his research company, To The Stars, in the hearing. "[To The Stars] was this organization that pressed the issue with leading industry experts and USG officials, worked with Leslie Keane, Ralph Blumenthal and Helene Cooper to publish the articles in The New York Times in December 2017 admitting the USG was looking at UAPs and removed the stigma of the UFO topic, which led to us being here today," the military commander told elected officials. "Those articles opened a door for the government and the public that cannot be closed. It has led to an interest from our elected officials who are not focused on 'little green men' but on figuring out what these craft are, where are they from, the technology they possess, and how do they operate."

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Notes on a scandal

Joe Rogan believes there's a bit of hypocrisy regarding the controversy surrounding Jason Aldean's "Try That in a Small Town" music video and song. Some have labeled the song racist and claimed that the video has a pro-lynching message. The popular podcaster believes other genres of music have gotten away with "wild" messages for years without anyone batting an eye. "I'm not saying ['Small Town'] is the greatest song the world has ever known, but the level of outrage coming from people that are upset about that song is so strange when there are hundreds of rap songs out there that are infinitely worse," he said. The former "Fear Factor" host noted that some of those questionable rap song are still "enjoyable."

"There's wild rock songs, there's a lot of wild s***," he added. Joe also said he feels the song doesn't have any kind of racial element: "There's nothing racial about the lyrics," he said, seemingly ignoring the imagery in the song's corresponding music video.

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Dog dilemma

It's seemed so far that Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello's split is quite amicable, but there's a chance that a four-legged member of their family could complicate things and turn them ugly: "They still have a few issues to figure out, like custody of their dog, Bubbles," a source told Us Weekly in a July 27 report, adding that "Sofia hopes they can move forward in a calm, fair fashion."

Amid rampant speculation about the state of their union, the superstars announced in early July that they were throwing in the towel. Friends said the two simply lived different lives. There was also speculation that Joe's sobriety was an issue for them. "She would rather go out with friends and he would rather stay home, so they wouldn't spend a lot of time together. They've been living separate lives for about a year now, so it was time to call things off," a source told Us.

No love lost

Ariana Madix is still holding a grudge against her ex, Tom Sandoval: She's reportedly refusing to shoot new "Vanderpump Rules" scenes with him. "She's just not interested in talking [to Toom]," TMZ reported, adding that the former couple hasn't shared a scene together since they started shooting season 11 in late June. After nine years together, Tom notoriously cheated on Ariana with co-star Rachel Leviss. They called it quits after the affair came to light earlier this year. The new TMZ report claims Tom and Ariana are communicating through other people, but they haven't spoken since they shot the "Vanderpump Rules" season 10 reunion special in the spring. They were reportedly in the same building in mid-July but steered clear of each other.

'Days' of disgust

For nine weeks, investigators looked into on-set misconduct allegations against longtime "Days of our Lives" director and co-executive producer Albert Alarron. Lisa Rinna, who starred on the soap opera between 1992 and 1995, understands why: She claims to have seen inappropriate behavior running rampant from executives on the show. "Well, this took a long time… the last time I went over there and did that week on Peacock I couldn't believe the work environment," Lisa said in a now-expired Instagram Story, according to Entertainment Weekly.

In 2021, Lisa returned to the role of Billie Reed on Peacock's "Day of Our Lives: Beyond Salem." Of the set, Lisa said, "It was disgusting, I was shocked. I let many people know, Albert included, and they didn't do a thing until now, it seems." She added, "I was afraid for the young actors who had to continue to work there. I went to the producer, I even spoke with Sony HR. I wonder where the union is in this and how was this left unchecked?" Deadline reported that the investigation into Albert has wrapped. "After a two-month investigation, the independent investigator produced a report with its findings. Based on those findings, Corday Productions has taken a series of actions designed to ensure a safe and respectful work environment," a vague statement said.

Supportive owner

Ryan Reynolds is showing his support for one of Wrexham AFC's star players following a devastating injury. While participating in a preseason match against Manchester United, Paul Mullin punctured a lung while attempting to score. Mullin, who was often featured on FX's "Welcome To Wrexham," needed an oxygen tank to leave the field. "Paul Mullin puts his last drop of blood into everything he does. The entire @Wrexham_AFC community is pulling for a speedy recovery," Ryan tweeted. The "Deadpool" actor co-owns the Wales-based team with "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" star Rob McElhenney. In a separate message, Ryan questioned whether the somewhat meaningless game was worth it: "Massive thanks to @manchesterunited for the incredible opportunity to play against a legendary Premier league side," Ryan said. "But Jesus…. not worth losing Paul Mullin. … Brutal. @wrexham_afc."

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Country star edits controversial music video to remove Black Lives Matter protest footage, more news

by Mark Gray Wonderwall Jul. 30, 2023July 30, 2023

By Mark Gray 6:30am PDT, Jul 30, 2023

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Jason Aldean's controversial music video for "Try That in a Small Town" has a different look after a clip from a Black Lives Matter protest was removed. Instead of the six seconds of footage from a local Fox affiliate in Atlanta, the video now shows Jason singing in front of a Tennessee courthouse —the same place a Black teenager was lynched in 1927. TMZ reported that the bit wasn't removed because of backlash, but rather because the production company in charge of the video didn't get permission from Fox. The webloid said the production company reached out to Fox 5 Atlanta to use footage, but the news organization asked for information about the song's lyrics. Jason's team sent the lyrics in a link but didn't write them out, which was required. Two months later, the unauthorized footage aired. Sources tell TMZ that FOX reached out to the music video's production company and asked them to remove the video to avoid any legal action. After what was described as a "polite ultimatum," the BLM clip was removed. The country singer has been adamant that the song isn't racist or an attack on the BLM movement. During a concert last week the "When She Says Baby" singer said he's a proud American and wants the country back to "what it once was before all this bull**** started happening to us."

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Movin' on out

Simon Cowell is looking for new digs because he "no longer [feels] safe" in his $50 million London mansion. On Tuesday, July 25, workers were seen emptying out the home that the music mogul shared with partner Lauren Silverman and their 9-year-old son, Eric. The "America's Got Talent" judge has lived in the home for 16 years but feels that now is the time to move after "enduring a string of alarming events, including home invasions by two intruders," DailyMail.com reported. Simon was said to be "shocked and horrified" that a criminal gang reportedly sold the exact lock to his front door. He reportedly spent more than $500,000 in security measures before deciding to relocated to the countryside.

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Fire sale

Kim Zolciak is selling tens of thousands of dollars worth of luxury goods previously owned by her oldest daughter, and it's believed that the money will help pay off her alleged gambling debts. On Tuesday, July 25, the "Real Housewives of Atlanta" alum began selling designer handbags and shoes, telling her followers that she would accept money via Cash App or Zelle. While some of items belonged to Kim — including out-of-the-box Prada boots, which she's selling for $700, and a pink Louis Vuitton Keepall duffel bag that's going for $20K — several items belonged to her 26-year-old daughter, Brielle. "I'm cleaning out her closet, kinda, without her authorization a little bit too," Kim said.

The fire sale comes after Kim's husband, Kroy Bieramman, claimed the reality TV lost $1.5M gambling. The couple also faces a slew of other financial issues. Back in May, TMZ reported that the duo owe more than $1.1M to the IRS. On top of that, they reportedly owe $15,000 in unpaid taxes to the state of Georgia. Earlier this year, their Georgia mansion was in foreclosure after the duo defaulted on a $1.65M loan. Kim and Kroy, who recently reconciled after previously filing for divorce, worked out a deal to reclaim the home before it was auctioned off.

Gun allegation

Judge Greg Mathis, the star of the syndicated courtroom show "Judge Mathis," is being accused of pulling a gun on some Los Angeles City utility workers, but he claims he did nothing of the sort, TMZ reports. An L.A. Department of Water and Power employee told police that the TV judge got upset after he was asked to move his car. Things escalated and the judge pointed a gun at city workers, the worker alleges. Greg, however, claims that never happened. He told TMZ that city workers blocked his driveway, making it impossible for him to leave in his car. Greg contends that he stood in the road, which prompted a worker to threaten to run him over with a work truck. The judge felt this was a threat and claims he informed the workers that he had a gun. But he says he never once flashed it or pointed it at anyone. Police are investigating.

Prison housing

Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley's prison conditions are "inhumane" and potentially deadly, their kids claim. Savannah Chrisley and Chase Chrisley recently visited their incarcerated parents and left disgusted. Chase argued that his dad's prison in Florida is "a nightmare," and Savannah said her mom's prison in Kentucky is "insane." On a recent episode of Savannah's "Unlocked" podcast, Chase alleged the facilities have no air conditioning. "They're both in states where it gets 100-plus degrees, and there's no air conditioning," he said. Savannah then made an outrageous claim about Julie's housing, insisting that "rattlesnakes [are] just casually slithering on the floor in front of her" and "right there where her bed is." Chase corrected his sister and said some kind of "poisonous snake" was roaming around — but not a rattlesnake. "I don't care if you killed somebody – if you're in a government facility, you should have air conditioning. That's just, like, ridiculous," he said. The siblings believe that things will eventually change for locked up inmates.

"There are some things that are gonna come to light that are disgusting," Savannah said. "It will leave people speechless about the things that go on in these facilities, and I'm ready for that day to come, but it'll happen in its own timing. It's just crazy to sit and watch mom and dad go through that, but luckily they have the fight in them."

Mental health update

Bowen Yang is back on the grind after his bout with "depersonalization." The "Saturday Night Live" star shared a major mental health update on the July 26 episode of his "Las Culturistas" podcast, from which he took a brief hiatus earlier in the month: "First of all, I want to say thank you [to] everyone," he said. "I mean, there was really such a perfect level of understanding. Not that I expected anything less, but everyone got it, you know? And that's the kind of people that are, like, in this little world of ours and I'm really, really grateful."

In early July, Bowen took a break from his podcast to treat "bad bouts of depersonalization." Depersonalization, which often affects with people who've experienced trauma, is a psychological condition in which people have out-of-body experiences that cause them to believe that things around them aren't real, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Commenting on his current state of mind, the comedian said, "I feel really good. I'm getting better. I think there are specific things that I have to do. … It literally was 'Valley of the Dolls' for a second."

Kiss and tell

Having to kiss Scarlett Johansson doesn't sound all that bad, but according to Matt Damon, it was "hell." While discussing proper on-screen kissing etiquette with Emily Blunt, the actor recalled his smooch with Scarlett in "We Bought A Zoo." "What happened was, we did a shot before lunch, and it was this nice little two-shot that ended in the kiss. And it was really good. We went to lunch, and she and I both thought it was over, and she ate like an onion sandwich for lunch." When they returned to set, the duo found out that they had to shoot he kissing scene again.

"She came in, and [director] Cameron Crowe had set the camera up, and it was like a tight shot of the kiss," Matt told LADBible. "And she goes 'Aw s***! She goes, 'I literally just had, like, an onion sandwich. I thought we did this.''" Matt took it in stride. "I was making fun of her that entire time about her onion breath, which I didn't even smell," he said. "Her breath smells like roses."

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Legendary rocker turns 80: See him as a schoolboy and beyond

by Megan Riedlinger Wonderwall Jul. 30, 2023July 30, 2023

By Megan Riedlinger 6:00am PDT, Jul 30, 2023

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Happy 80th birthday, Mick Jagger! The legendary rocker marked the milestone on July 26, 2023, and to celebrate, we're taking a stroll down memory lane with some fun vintage photos of the icon…

Ever wonder what Mick Jagger looked like as a little kid? Here's his school photo at age 9! The sweet schoolboy is seen here as a student at Wentworth Junior County Primary School in his hometown of Dartford, England.

Keep reading for more photos of a young Mick…

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Look at those baby blues! Mick Jagger posed for this snapshot in 1965.

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Check out that top hat! While making "The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus" in 1968, Mick Jagger donned heavy makeup and a top hat fit for a circus ringleader.

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Mick Jagger got cozy on a floral couch in France for a photoshoot in 1970 — the same year he met his first (and only legal!) wife, Bianca Jagger.

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Here's where the magic happened! A youthful Mick Jagger posed for a pic while recording with the Rolling Stones at Olympic Studios in May 1963. That day, the band was busy laying down tracks for their debut single, "Come On."

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It's easy to see why the ladies found Mick Jagger so swoon-worthy in the '60s — just look at him performing on "Sunday Night at the London Palladium" back in February 1964.

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Mick Jagger started dating his second serious girlfriend in the public eye, musician Marianne Faithfull, in 1966. The talented duo, who dated for four years, are seen here during one of the more controversial periods of their relationship — 1968. That year, they faced charges of possessing marijuana.

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A babyfaced Mick Jagger is seen here arriving at a London airport in May 1964.

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A natural lady's man! Mick Jagger appears surrounded by adoring fans in this photograph from 1965.

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Who wouldn't want to hop in this car? Mick Jagger was photographed behind the wheel with his signature mop of hair in New York City in April 1973.

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This may come as a surprise, but lady's man Mick Jagger was only legally married once (more on that drama later). He wed girlfriend Bianca Perez-Mora Macias in May 1971 and welcomed a daughter with her, Jade Jagger, the following October. Mick and Bianca Jagger are seen here at a party for the Rolling Stones album "Goats Head Soup" in Oxfordshire, England, in September 1973. The stunning couple divorced four years later.

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From the artfully swept bangs to that pillow-lipped smile, it's easy to see why Mick Jagger was an irresistible frontman. The rocker is seen here in London in 1965, three years after the Rolling Stones formed.

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The man looks good in stripes! Mick Jagger is seen here clutching maracas during a rehearsal in 1964.

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The hat! The pose! Mick Jagger was certainly not shy in front of the camera. He's seen here strumming a guitar during a photoshoot in Vienna, Austria, back in 1973 during the Rolling Stones' European tour that fall.

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Mick Jagger's first public relationship made headlines in 1963 when he started dating British model Chrissie Shrimpton. The couple are seen here arriving at a London airport in 1966 — the same year they split.

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Mick Jagger definitely pulled off this colorful striped shirt while posing for a portrait during the "Let It Bleed" sessions in Los Angeles back in October 1969. They made up the Rolling Stones' 10th studio album in America and included hits "Gimme Shelter" and "You Can't Always Get What You Want."

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There's a reason for that pout! This photo was taken in July 1967 — just after Mick Jagger skirted a jail sentence for drug possession in London.

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How delightfully British! Mick Jagger posed with an iconic English telephone box for this black-and-white photograph in April 1968.

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Throughout his career, Mick Jagger made a name for himself thanks to his impressive performances — from his unique ensembles to his magnetic stage presence. He's seen here striking a pose while on stage in the '70s.

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It wasn't often that we got a glimpse of his pearly whites when he smiled, but this grin on Mick Jagger is a memorable one. The photo was taken in the Savoy Hotel in London in September 1977.

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In the mid-'60s, just as the Rolling Stones were catapulting to rock star-level fame, Mick Jagger was photographed peering out a window in this moody black-and-white snap.

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Looking like the ultimate chill guy, Mick Jagger lounged in London in this snap from May 1972.

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There wasn't much Mick Jagger couldn't pull off — including this fur-trimmed coat. This pic was taken in 1965.

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There's a reason Harry Styles often draws Mick Jagger comparisons — the superstars have a penchant for funky fashion. Mick is seen here posing for a portrait in London in 1968 in a fur coat sans shirt paired with some striped trousers.

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Mick Jagger started a relationship with model Jerry Hall in 1977 — they're seen here arriving at a party at the legendary Studio 54 in New York City a year later. The couple, who had a non-legally binding wedding ceremony in 1990, welcomed four children during their time together — an impressive 22 years.

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Check out that side profile! Mick Jagger sported longer hair while belting out tunes on "Frost On Saturday," a U.K.-based television show, in November 1968.

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Oscar winner breaks silence on health crisis and disappearance: Stars react to his big return

by Mark Gray Wonderwall Jul. 30, 2023July 30, 2023

By Mark Gray 6:00am PDT, Jul 30, 2023

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For the first time since he suffered an unknown medical complication that left him hospitalized in April 2023, Jamie Foxx finally broke his silence. In an Instagram video, the Oscar winner thanked fans and friends for their prayers and positive messages. "I cannot even begin to tell you how far it took me and how it brought me back," he said. "I went through something I thought I would never ever go through."

The actor was aware that fans wanted to hear from him as he and his family maintained their silence for months. "I didn't want you to see me with tubes running out of me and trying to figure out if I was gonna make it through," he explained. "I cannot tell you how great it feels to have your family kick in in such a way, and y'all know they kept it airtight, they didn't let nothing out, they protected me, and that's what I hope that everyone could have in moments like these."

Because of Jamie's silence, unconfirmed speculation about his health grew for months. "I went to hell and back, and my road to recovery had some potholes as well," he said. "I just want to say that I love everybody, and I love all of the love that I got. It was tough, man, I was sick, but now I've got my legs under me, so you're going to see me out… I'm on my way back."

Following his video post, many A-listers voiced their support. Keep reading to see how Hollywood's biggest names reacted to Jamie's message…

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"I'm gonna bear hug the f*** outta you when I see you again" —Dwayne Johnson

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"Awww Man!! Who's cuttin' onions?? Love U Foxx!! Your Light Is Needed 'n Appreciated Right Now!" —Will Smith

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"God is GOOD!!!!!!!! Sending love Jamie" –Viola Davis

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"Love you, Foxx!!!" –Justin Timerlake

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Glenn Close recalled the last time she saw Jamie Foxx. "It was a sunny day when you were laughing, throwing a football, graciously letting some extras take selfies with you… giving your heart, soul and joy completely in the moment," she commented. "Thank God you are back! Thank God your family gave you the love and protection you needed to heal."

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"I love you brother!!" –Michael B. Jordan

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"To God, family, and prayer. I love you brother" –Lenny Kravitz

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"best video of the 2020s" —Jimmy Kimmel

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"Sending an abundance of love to you and your family, Jamie!" –Jordin Sparks

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"@iamjamiefoxx sending you so much love!!!" –Tracee Ellis Ross

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"@iamjamiefoxx so glad to see you back my brother." —LL Cool J

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"Love u Jamie." —Justin Theroux

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"Yes lord grateful for another day! Praying for your road to recovery" –Winnie Harlow

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"#woofwoofwoof" –Arsenio Hall

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Josh Brolin commented on Jamie Foxx's Instagram post with three emojis.

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"We love you bro! The dragon is always around if I'm ever a part of your call log because I would never forget us singing together on my porch in Cali" –Sisqo

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Singer shares health update a month after ICU stay

by Mark Gray Wonderwall Jul. 30, 2023July 30, 2023

A month after she was intubated in the intensive care unit following a collapse, Madonna is starting to "feel" herself again.

On Thursday, July 27, the Queen of Pop took to Instagram to share a video of herself dancing to her hit "Lucky Star," which she dropped 40 years ago on her self-titled album.

"To be able to move my body and dance just a little bit makes me feel like the Luckiest Star in the world!" she wrote in the caption. "Thank you to all of my fans and friends! You must be my lucky stars too!"

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The significance of the day wasn't lost on Madge: "Happy 40th Birthday to my very first album," she added.

The fact that Madonna is moving well is promising.

On June 24, the pop music icon was found unresponsive and subsequently rushed to a New York City hospital. There, she was reportedly intubated in the intensive care unit "for at least one night before having the tube removed," Page Six reported. After five days, she was discharged from the hospital, but TMZ reported that Madonna, 64, was still bedridden and "vomiting uncontrollably."

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There was belief that Madonna's strenuous rehearsals for her "Celebration" tour were having a negative impact on her health and played a significant role in the hospitalization.

"She was working overtime, but she clearly burnt herself out and people around her have been politely reminding her that she is not 45 anymore, let alone 25. She needed to pace herself. Pushing herself so hard was extremely risky," a source told The Sun on July 2. "Many of us feel the constant remarks about her age have put pressure on her to compete, so we are relieved that she has been forced to take time out and put her health first. People were really worried about her."

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On July 10, Madonna announced the inevitable: many of her tour dates will be postponed.

"I'm on the road to recovery and incredibly grateful for all the blessings in my life," she wrote. "My first thought when I woke up in the hospital was my children. My second thought was that I did not want to disappoint anyone who bought tickets for my tour. I also didn't want to let down the people who worked tirelessly with me over the last few months to create my show. I hate to disappoint anyone.

"My focus now," she continued, "is my health and getting stronger and I can assure you, I'll be back with you as soon as I can! The current plan is to reschedule the North American leg of the tour and to begin in October in Europe."

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Oscar winner beats accusations he sexually assaulted multiple men, more news ICYMI

by Mark Gray Wonderwall Jul. 29, 2023July 29, 2023

By Mark Gray 5:30am PDT, Jul 29, 2023

Acquitted, but future murky

On July 26, a London jury acquitted Kevin Spacey, clearing him of nine counts of sexually assaulting multiple men. After the verdict was read, the Oscar winner touched his chest and mouthed "thank you" to the jury twice. He addressed the media afterward. "I imagine that many of you can understand that there's a lot for me to process after what has just happened today," Kevin said. "But I would like to say that I'm enormously grateful to the jury for having taken the time to examine all of the evidence and all of the facts, carefully, before they reached their decision. And I am humbled by the outcome today." Although the Oscar winner's legal troubles seem to be behind him now, he'll hardly be welcomed back into the Hollywood fold, insiders say. "It's not a matter of can Kevin work again, but who will work with him?" one producer told Page Six after the jury's decision.

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Health problem

Tori Kelly was rushed to the hospital after fainting during a dinner in downtown Los Angeles. TMZ reported that the singer's heart started beating fast while she was out to dinner with friends on July 23. She then passed out "for a while," the webloid wrote. Rather than calling for an ambulance (which would have likely taken the "Should've Been Us" singer to an area hospital), friends put Tori in a car and drove her across town to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, one of the country's top facilities. Once there, the two-time Grammy winner was put in the intensive care unit where doctors discovered clots in her legs and lungs. There was concern that clots would be found around her heart too. TMZ reported that Tori was "in and out of consciousness during her hospitalization" and that the situation was "really serious."

On July 26, the singer's husband revealed she wasn't in the clear yet but confirmed that things were looking up. "Tori is smiling again and feeling stronger," Andre Murillo wrote on his Instagram Story. "Not fully out of the woods but we see the sun. Just waiting on a few more answers." Tori, too, addressed her fans on July 27 in an Instagram note. "It's been a scary few days but I can feel your prayers & can't stop thinking about you," she wrote. "I'm feeling stronger now & hopeful but unfortunately there are still some things to uncover."

R.I.P.

Sinead O'Connor — the Irish singer who was catapulted to fame in 1990 with the hit song "Nothing Compares 2 U" and its stunning music video that MTV aired in heavy rotation — died on July 26. She was 56. The Irish Times broke the news and the BBC and RTE shared a statement from the talented and troubled singer-songwriter's family confirming their heartbreak. "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinead," they wrote, adding, "Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time." Sinead's death came 18 months after her 17-year-old son, Shane, died.

Police later confirmed in a statement that Sinead, who'd reportedly moved to London in early July, was found unresponsive in an apartment in the capital and "was pronounced dead at the scene" and that "the death is not being treated as suspicious." In addition to her music, the singer was known for ripping up a picture of Pope John Paul II in 1992 on "Saturday Night Live" to protest child sex abuse in the Catholic church, something that was not being spoken about in public at the time. "Fight the real enemy," she said. Her career was never the same after that but a decade later, widespread abuse in the church was uncovered, putting her protest in a new light.

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Ex-factor

Days after news broke revealing that newly single Ariana Grande and her "Wicked" co-star Ethan Slater are dating, he filed for divorce from his high school sweetheart and wife of four years, Lilly Jay. On July 27, Lilly spoke to Page Six, telling the outlet, "[Ariana's] the story really. Not a girl's girl. My family is just collateral damage." Multiple reports claimed the Ethan and Lilly had been separated before he began seeing Ariana. "She's rightfully upset because her marriage fell apart, but Ariana and Ethan didn't do anything wrong," a Page Six source said, claiming Ethan and Lilly separated months ago. "Ethan is trying to take the high road and hopes he can resolve this situation for the sake of their child."

However, on July 27, DailyMail.com reported that, according to an insider close to the former couple, Lilly learned following an April visit to see Ethan in London, where his movie was shooting, that he'd been having an affair with Ariana. The insider claimed Lilly and the star of the "SpongeBob SquarePants" Broadway musical decided to try to "put it behind them and work on their marriage" — but Lilly later discovered that Ethan and Ariana's clandestine romance had continued behind her back. "[They] kept the affair going…" alleged the insider, who said Lilly believes Ethan was "starstruck" amid the glamour of being on a movie set with major celebrities for the first time.

Patriotism problem

Megyn Kelly believes the United States Women's National Team "hates" America, and her proof is tied to a song. The majority of the team didn't sing the "The Star-Spangled Banner" prior to a recent World Cup game. "I really do believe their version of what a feminist is, what it means to be an empowered woman, at least as an American woman, means you need to hate your country. It means to go out on the national stage and embarrass yourself and your country by not singing the national anthem," the conservative said on "The Megyn Kelly Show." "For several of them, not even holding their hands over their hearts when the national anthem played, that was a bridge too far. They couldn't be bothered to actually place their hand on their heart as the national anthem played, as they stood out there representing you and me and the country and our military and people who have given their lives for the country that they represent." The former Fox News host pinned much of the blame on outspoken and openly gay star Megan Rapinoe, who has represented the U.S. in four World Cups and two Olympic Games. "This [team behavior] is clearly, I think, as a result of her influence, and it's disgusting," Megyn said.

Engaged!

Hulk Hogan is back in the ring business! The wrestling icon is engaged. He shared his happy news during a speech at a friend's wedding the weekend of July 22. He then confirmed to TMZ Sports that he popped the question to yoga instructor Sky Daily the previous week at a restaurant in Tampa, Florida. On July 25, Sky posted an Instagram video of the Hulkster recapping the proposal. "She was crazy enough to say yes," Hulk said. The WWE Hall of Famer and Sky began dating in early 2022, TMZ reported. This will mark Hulk's third marriage.

Cause of death update

Julian Sands' death remains a mystery… at least to authorities. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department revealed that the county's coroner has ruled his cause of death "undetermined." Julian's remains were found in June, six months after the British actor — who appeared in "Leaving Las Vegas" and "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" — disappeared while hiking around Mount Baldy in Southern California during a snow storm. (He never returned to his car.) Severe weather previously hampered search efforts at the time of his disappearance — his snow-covered car was found in California's San Gabriel Mountains a few days after he last made contact. Hikers eventually came across his remains on June 24 after snow in the area finally melted. While it's known where he died, a police spokesman told People magazine on July 24 that the official manner of death is "undetermined due to the condition of the body," which is "common when dealing with cases of this type."

Cardiac episode

LeBron James' eldest son, Bronny James, was rushed to the hospital on July 24 after going into cardiac arrest during a basketball workout at the University of Southern California. TMZ reported that the 18-year-old was unconscious and rushed by ambulance to a Los Angeles hospital. Once there, the top basketball recruit was taken to the ICU. On July 26, TMZ reported that Bronny's condition had improved enough that his parents were "relieved." A source told the website that LeBron and his wife, Savannah James, are "optimistic," particularly given that Bronny was only in the ICU for a short amount of time. Still, they want to figure out why the hooper's heart stopped.

On July 27, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center confirmed Bronny had been released. "Although his workup will be ongoing, we are hopeful for his continued progress and are encouraged by his response, resilience, and his family and community support," said Dr. Merije Chukumerije, a cardiologist at the hospital, according to CNN. He added that the "swift and effective response" of the USC training staff ensured that Bronny "arrived at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center fully conscious, neurologically intact and stable."

"Aliens Exist" rocker vindicated in Congressional hearing

Rock star Tom Delonge feels vindicated. The blink-182 guitarist and co-vocalist quit his band in 2015 to focus more time on investigating and researching aliens. At the time, many thought the rocker had, well, fallen off his rocker, especially considering his band's enormous popularity. (He's since rejoined.) But on July 26, three former military officials told Congress that the government knows much more about UFOs than it's telling the public. In fact, one official said, the government is in possession of "nonhuman" biological matter. He added that he is "absolutely" certain that the federal government is in possession of UFOs too.

After the hearing, the "Aliens Exist" singer took to Instagram to share a message that read "Tom Was Right." "The UFO Hearings today made history. I am so proud of the three witnesses today that blew the lid off the UFO secrecy that has been intact for decades," he wrote. The officials-turned-alien whistleblowers are "heroes," Tom added.

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Music star denies she and spouse faked recent affair debacle for new collab

by Mark Gray Wonderwall Jul. 28, 2023July 28, 2023

Cardi B is denying that she and husband Offset faked a cheating scandal to promote their new collaboration, "Jealousy."

"We said it was a stunt they pulled with their relationship and that's exactly what is was," one fan alleged on Instagram.

Cardi quickly fired back, "It wasn't no STUNT. Tasha K made [something] up and y'all was laughing about it and happy about it. Now that we putting it in the music, [it's] a stunt … Naaa, baby, be mad at the one who started trolling wit it."

Tasha K is a blogger who's regularly criticized Cardi and spread rumors about her over the years.

Cardi even sued her for defamation and ultimately prevailed in court.

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In late June, Offset alleged on Instagram that Cardi strayed from their marriage.

The "Bodak Yellow" rapper quickly took to Twitter to set the record straight, insisting that her hubby was "spiraling," "going crazy" and "thinking s***" that wasn't true.

She went on to insist that if she were, in fact, cheating on her hubby, the news "would be out" already because of her celebrity status. "Please, boy, stop acting stupid. … Stop playing," she told Offset.

She also pointed out the irony considering his past indiscretions: "You can't accuse me of all the things you know that you are guilty of. And I see that it is easy for you to blame everything on me," she sang, quoting Keyshia Cole's "I Should Have Cheated."

A week later, they were photographed packing on the PDA while out and about in Paris for a Balenciaga fashion show.

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"They're very intense so go back and forth quite a bit. They'll hash it out like they always do. … Offset and Cardi will work things out, but a part of me wants to get a taste of the single Cardi B again," a source told People magazine following the recent drama

"She is a great wife, and an even better mom. But it would be nice to revisit the times when Cardi was out there hitting the clubs, and vacationing solo, with no husband," the insider added.

As for Offset's past indiscretions… In 2018, leaked videos showed the rapper in bed with several women.

In 2020, Cardi filed for divorce, but she and Offset eventually worked things out and reconciled.

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Playboy founder's widow says she underwent therapy and 'deprogramming,' more news

by Mark Gray Wonderwall Jul. 27, 2023July 26, 2023

By Mark Gray 3:00am PDT, Jul 27, 2023

The truth shall set you free…

Crystal Hefner went through hours of therapy and "deprogramming" to untangle her life as Hugh Hefner's wife. Crystal, who married the magazine founder at the age of 26, is set to release a memoir about the behind-the-scenes life inside the Playboy Mansion, which she describes as "toxic." "It's called 'Only Say Good Things' because I [had] a conversation with Hef and he let me know: 'Once I go, when I'm gone, please only say good things about me,'" she told the New York Post. "I kept that promise for the last five years. After going through a lot of therapy and healing, I realized that I needed to be honest about my time there. The book is about healing from a toxic environment." Crystal, who married Hef in 2012 and was by his side when he passed in 2017, often felt that she was in a coercive relationship in which the publishing giant was dependent on her. "Towards the end of his life, I felt like I couldn't leave him. I had to take care of him," Crystal said. "It was like, 'OK, he adores me and he needs me, and he leans on me for so many different reasons and I can't leave him.' So I was there till the very end." Years later, she looks at things differently. "I'm only now just kind of learning what it means to be in a healthy relationship." Crystal is still president of Hef's foundation. "It's still complicated for me," she said of her involvement. "Hef was a narcissist and a misogynist … he was a very complicated human. But he also did a lot of good. He helped a lot of people and helped stand up for things. At the same time, he also hurt people in ways that he didn't realize."

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Text exchange published

Bebe Rexha appears to be outing her boyfriend as a fat shamer. On Sunday, July 16, the singer posted a screenshot of a text message she allegedly got from Keyan Safyari, who she's dated since 2020. In the message, he said he loved Bebe but wanted to be honest. Citing a conversation the two had, Keyan texted, "Would you rather I lied to you? You gained 35 pounds obviously you gained weight and your face changes? Should I just pretend it didn't happen and that it's ok? Come on I gain 3 pounds and you call me chubbs and fat. Doesn't mean you don't love me." Keyan then wondered if the Grammy-nominated singer was "finding reasons" to split up. "Don't use something like that to weaponize your anger or anxiety or any insecurity you may have," the text continued. "You know I have always found you to be beautiful and loved you no matter what."

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Health update

Jason Aldean is back on the horse after a heat-related incident cut his concert short. The country superstar ran off the stage during a concert in Connecticut on Saturday, July 15. Video showed Jason clearly struggling with the conditions of the evening. A few hours later, he took to Instagram to give a health update. "It was hot out, I was playing golf all day yesterday, and then [I] got to the show and there was a combination of dehydration and just heat exhaustion," Jason said. "So, I hear a lot of stuff going around, heat stroke, all this stuff. I don't think it was quite that serious, but it was pretty intense last night at the show." The "When She Says Baby" singer knew something wasn't right but tried to power through the 22-song set list. He left the stage after 13 songs, Us Weekly said. "I knew it wasn't gonna happen and I was trying to just get off stage and figure out what was going on," he said. After leaving the stage, the singer got "a couple of IVs" and felt better. "I apologize for cutting the show short, but we'll come back and make it up to you and I'm feeling a lot, lot better so thank you guys for checking in and, I don't know, we'll see you tonight," he said.

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Testifying on behalf of Kevin

The Rocketman to the rescue! Kevin Spacey got a helping hand from Elton John in the actor's sexual assault trial in London. Kevin is accused of groping a man while driving to Elton's annual White Tie and Tiara Ball. The accuser said the incident happened in either in 2004 or 2005. On Monday, July 17, Elton testified remotely that Kevin only attended the party once, which was in 2001, far earlier than the accuser claims. Elton's husband, David Furnish, also testified Kevin only attended the 2001 bash, noting he went through photographs of the events to confirm the lone year. In addition, Elton said the Oscar winner spent the night at his house after the party.

Listen up!

Miranda Lambert temporarily halted her Las Vegas residency show this weekend after a group of fans couldn't stop taking selfies. The country singer had just begun singing "Tin Man" but decided she'd seen enough of what was happening in the crowd. "I'm gonna stop for a minute," she said, according to a video making the social media rounds. "These girls are worried about a selfie and not listening to the song, and it's p—— me off a little bit. I don't like it." The vast majority of the crowd screamed in favor of Miranda and her stance. "We're hear to here to some country music tonight. I'm singing some country damn music," she said before motioning to the women to put their phones down. Evidently they did, and the show continued.

Friends again?

Reunited! Four years after a dramatic falling out, former BFFs Kylie Jenner and Jordyn Woods are together again. The two women were photographed heading to dinner in Los Angeles over the weekend, marking it the first time they've been together (at least in public) since their friendship fell apart amid a Tristan Thompson cheating scandal. The women were once inseparable but that all changed in 2019 after Jordyn was accused of hooking up with Tristan, who was dating Khloe Kardashian, Kylie's sister, at the time. Jordyn later admitted that the former NBA star kissed her on the lips at a party, but she said there was "no passion." Kylie cut Jordyn out of her life, and the Kardashian-Jenner family essentially blacklisted her. "Why are you lying @jordynwoods ??" Khloe tweeted after Jordyn recounted the smooch with "Red Table Talk." "If you're going to try and save yourself by going public, INSTEAD OF CALLING ME PRIVATELY TO APOLOGIZE FIRST, at least be HONEST about your story. BTW, You ARE the reason my family broke up!" Fans ripped Khloe, as she seemingly pinned all blame on Jordyn and none on Tristan. Amid fan backlash, Khloe softened but still defended Tristan, who has a shaky record of faithfulness. "Tristan is equally to blame but Tristan is the father of my child. Regardless of what he does to me I won't do that to my daughter," the reality star wrote on Twitter. "He has been addressing this situation PRIVATELY. If Tristan were to lie publicly about what conspired, then yes I would address him publicly as well." Khloe and Tristan went on to have another child together, and the reality TV star said she'd forgiven Jordyn.

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Stars react to LeBron James' son's cardiac incident

by Mark Gray Wonderwall Jul. 26, 2023July 26, 2023

By Mark Gray 8:50pm PDT, Jul 26, 2023

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LeBron James' eldest son, Bronny James, was rushed to the hospital on Monday, July 24, after going into cardiac arrest during a basketball workout at the University of Southern California. TMZ said the 18-year-old was unconscious and rushed by ambulance to a Los Angeles hospital. A family spokesman confirmed the news about Bronny, one of the top basketball recruits in the country. "Yesterday while practicing Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest. Medical staff was able to treat Bronny and take him to the hospital. He is now in stable condition and no longer in ICU," a statement said. "LeBron and Savannah wish to publicly send their deepest thanks and appreciation to the USC medical and athletic staff for their incredible work and dedication to the safety of their athletes."

On July 26, TMZ reported that Bronny's condition had improved enough that his parents were "relieved." A source told the website that LeBron and Savannah are "optimistic," particularly given that Bronny was only in the ICU for a short amount of time. Still, they want to figure out why the hooper's heart stopped. Amid the report, Bronny's younger brother, Bryce, posted a photo with his brother to his Instagram Story. He captioned it with a heart emoji.

On the heels of the incident, many of LeBron's sports counterparts voiced support for his family. Click through to see how top athletes and celebrities are responding to the scary news…

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"Prayers to Bronny & The James family as well. Here for you guys just like you have been for me my entire process." –Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who collapsed on the field during an NFL game in January.

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"Cookie and I are praying for LeBron and Savannah's son Bronny after hearing he suffered a cardiac arrest. We are praying and hoping he makes a full and speedy recovery." –Magic Johnson

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"Sending love to Lebron, his wife and family. May Bronny have a speedy recovery." —LL Cool J

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"be in perfect health bronny" –Flea

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"Sending our support and prayers to Bronny James and the entire James family following Bronny's cardiac arrest. You are all in our thoughts." –Billie Jean King

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"[Three praying hands emojis] for Bronny" –Trae Young

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"We cannot ascribe everything to the vaccine, but, by the same token, we cannot ascribe nothing. Myocarditis is a known side-effect. The only question is whether it is rare or common." –Elon Musk

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"Prayers for Bronny. What a great kid. Come back stronger young fella. Get better and feel better." –Metta World Peace

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Jayson Tatum tweeted four praying hands emojis alongside Bronny's name.

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"Praying for Bronny" –Donovan Mitchell

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"When you get a chance send a prayer up for Bronny James. He collapsed on the basketball court yesterday, went into cardiac arrest and was taken to the ICU. He is now out of the ICU and in stable condition, but his continued recovery and health is what we all pray for." –Robert Griffin III

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"Good Lord. Just heard about Bronny. Hearing he's okay. Thank God! Prayers up to @KingJames and the entire family." –Stephen A Smith

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Cleared of wrongdoing, Oscar winner's Hollywood future likely over (but he might flourish in Europe)

by Mark Gray Wonderwall Jul. 26, 2023July 26, 2023

On July 26, a London jury acquitted Kevin Spacey, clearing him of nine counts of sexually assaulting multiple men. Although the Oscar winner's legal troubles seem to be behind him now, he'll hardly be welcomed back into the Hollywood fold, insiders say.

"It's not a matter of can Kevin work again, but who will work with him?" one producer told Page Six after the jury's decision.

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Kevin had recently claimed that producers were eager to hire him in the event that he was cleared, and that might be the case… in Europe.

"Look at all these men accused of sex crimes, from Woody Allen to Roman Polanski, they're all working in Europe," a Hollywood source said. "Woody's even got his new movie coming up at [the] Venice Film Festival."

"All these men get a clean bill of health in Europe, but it's harder to come back to Hollywood," the source concluded.

Woody has been accused of molesting his own daughter, a claim he's long denied. Roman was accused of sexual assault of a minor in 1977. Both have continued to make critically acclaimed movies outside of the United States.

Some people are wondering if Kevin can pull off a Johnny Depp-type of resurgence, as the "Pirates of the Caribbean" actor has essentially been the toast of the town since winning his defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard.

"I think Kevin will come back the Johnny Depp way in Europe — I still don't think people would employ him in Hollywood," a movie insider told the New York Post's gossip column.

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The "Baby Driver" star has always maintained his innocence and called the allegations against him "madness." Still, his career plummeted after the accusations emerged — he was dropped from Ridley Scott's 2017 movie "All The Money In The World" and he was axed from "House of Cards" after it was deemed that his alleged sexual misconduct was a breach of contract.

Since then, he was found not liable in a sexual misconduct civil trial in New York and criminal charges against him were dropped.

While it seems that Kevin's Hollywood days are behind him, a producer said anything can happen: "Mel Gibson was allowed back to Hollywood after his anti-semitic rants, so you never know."

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See stars reacting to country singer's controversial music video

by Mark Gray Wonderwall Jul. 25, 2023July 25, 2023

By Mark Gray 9:30pm PDT, Jul 25, 2023

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Jason Aldean's song "Try That in a Small Town" and its music video are causing quite the controversy. Although the song was released in May, it went viral in mid-July after CMT pulled its music video, which critics say has a "pro-lynching" message and the country singer's supporters say is simply art that promotes small town values. The music video for "Try That in a Small Town" features news footage from 2020 BLM protests and was filmed in front of a Tennessee courthouse where an 18-year-old Black man was lynched a century ago. Some further believe the video is pro-gun, which struck a chord with critics given that Jason was on stage when a gunman opened fire on the crowd, killing 58, during 2017's Route 91 Harvest music festival. It remains the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history, and the motive is still a mystery.

Jason was defiant in responding to the backlash, and several stars publicly supported him. During a July 22 concert, Jason addressed the "long week" he'd had. "I feel that everyone is entitled to their opinion. You can think something all you want to, but it's doesn't mean it's true," he said. "What I am is a proud American. I'm proud to be from here. I love our country and I want to see if restored to what it once was before all this bull**** started happening to us." A week after the backlash spiked, the track hit No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart and No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Keep reading to see what bold-faced names are saying about the controversy …

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"In the past 24 hours I have been accused of releasing a pro-lynching song (a song that has been out since May) and was subject to the comparison that I (direct quote) was not too pleased with the nationwide BLM protests. These references are not only meritless, but dangerous. There is not a single lyric in the song that references race or points to it- and there isn't a single video clip that isn't real news footage -and while I can try and respect others to have their own interpretation of a song with music- this one goes too far.

"As so many pointed out, I was present at Route 91-where so many lost their lives- and our community recently suffered another heartbreaking tragedy. NO ONE, including me, wants to continue to see senseless headlines or families ripped apart.

"'Try That In A Small Town,' for me, refers to the feeling of a community that I had growing up, where we took care of our neighbors, regardless of differences of background or belief. Because they were our neighbors, and that was above any differences. My political views have never been something I've hidden from, and I know that a lot of us in this Country don't agree on how we get back to a sense of normalcy where we go at least a day without a headline that keeps us up at night. But the desire for it to- that's what this song is about." —Jason Aldean

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".@Jason_Aldean I'm from a small town. Even people in small towns are sick of violence. There's nothing small-town or American about promoting violence. You should know that better than anyone having survived a mass shooting. This is not American or small town-like. It's just lame" –Sheryl Crow

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"Amazing song and video, babe … proud of you" —Jason Aldean's wife, Brittany Aldean, commented on his Instagram

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"He talks about life in a small town, and it's different, and he chose these images. He's got folks from the Black Lives Matter movement, and he's talking about people taking care of each other, and I find it so interesting that it never occurred to Jason or the writers that that's what these folks were doing: They were taking care of the people in their town because they didn't like what they saw." –Whoopi Goldberg on "The View"

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"I remember a time when Merle Haggard said 'you running down my country, son, you're walking on the fighting side of me.' Yet, we live in a time where everyone gets p***** at Jason Aldean for putting out a song. If you're videoing this, and Jason Aldean, if you're watching this, you keep it up, brother. You do you. If being patriotic makes you an outlaw, then by God, I'll be an outlaw." –Cody Johnson

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"Jason Aldean is a fantastic guy who just came out with a great new song. Support Jason all the way. MAGA!!!" –Donald Trump

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"Dare Aldean to write his next single himself. That's what we try in my small town" –Jason Isbell

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Jake Owen replied to Jason Isbell's criticism of Jason Aldean, writing, "Jason, you're always the first to get behind your keyboard and spout off with this stupid s***. In 'my small town' you just walk up to the guy and be a man to his face if you want the smoke… not tweet it at him… Tough guy," Isbell replied, "What really gets me about this is that it's saying 'if you don't believe you can physically overpower me, you aren't allowed to publicly disagree with me.' What does that say to the people in your life who aren't big strong boys? They just have to shut up?"

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"When the media attacks you, you're doing something right. @Jason_Aldean has nothing to apologize for." –Ron DeSantis

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"Him Talking about small town values is not the same thing that your mind controlled dips*** brain filters it as. All you are doing is showing that you're bats*** crazy and that does no good for anyone. If you don't like the song don't listen to it. certainly don't project your insanity on to it. My god you people are INSANE. Maybe check yourself into a facility or something. Liberals in my day protected art and made fun of those that said it had satanic messaging when you play it backwards or s*** like that. That's what you guys are now, the epitome of what you used to hate. Go get help or maybe d****** down and shut the f*** up. thanks." –Roseanne Barr

She later tweeted, "@Jason_Aldean's Next song should be about virtue signaling white women freaking out over a country song while blasting gangster rap in their luxury SUVs as they drop their kids off at schools where furry children s*** in litter boxes."

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"How on earth is this video controversial? Why would @cmt take it down? Support @Jason_Aldean and other artists who have the guts to tell the truth… watch it, download it, and push back against the [bull]." –Donald Trump Jr.

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"Why did @cmt originally add Aldean's song? If it's so terrible in July, why wasn't it terrible last May? Is anyone going to interview CMT? Or nah?" –John Ricn

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"For the record, I love the new @Jason_Aldean single, 'Try That In A Small Town'. IMO, this song isn't promoting violence as some have suggested. It is simply expressing a point of view that many American people share which is against the obvious violence that we have seen from the likes of so many 'activists groups' in this country in recent years and the belief shared by millions that this behavior would not be tolerated by many people in many places across the USA. God bless America and all the people in it. I would also like to remind my friend, @Jason_Aldean that Twitter and social media in general is not a real place. The views shared by many accounts on this platform are not actually representative of the vast majority of the population of this country. Say what you want to say and be who you want to be. Damn the social media torpedoes." –Travis Tritt

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"When you talk about guns and having them in your home for defense, it is not about an offensive weapon, it's about hunting, it's about having the right to have the gun and the people on the other side of that, it is the idiots that take to the street and kill other people. And we are sympathetic of the people who die. Our heart goes out to those people who have been killed by guns, but it is the people who kill with the gun, not the gun itself. I am so sorry they put the Second Amendment first when they see a tragedy like that. I am grateful for Jason Aldean and what he is about to do." —Lee Greenwood via Fox News

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"You all know I love music… tonight in Greenville we added a new song to the playlist: Jason Aldean's "Try That in a Small Town." —Nikki Haley

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"There's no reason to separate big city people from small city people. That to me is the divisive part of this song. I mean, it's a deplorable song and it's annoying. 'Got a gun that my granddad gave me. They say one day they're going to round up. Well, that s*** might fly in the city, good luck.' It's very divisive and provocative. But I defend his right to do this video." –Joy Behar on "The View"

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"Jason Aldean's newest single 'Try That In A Small Town' is offensive so we won't play that… up next, 'WAP' by Cardi B" –Kevin Sorbo

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George Takei posted a linke to Sheryl Crow's comments. "She knows hypocrisy when she sees it," he wrote.

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"I hate the words to that song but I don't believe he's a racist [He was] one of the first to check on me in my time of need! Just bad song writing." –Blanco Brown

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"The iTunes charts have spoken – Jason Aldean's 'Try That In A Small Town' is number one. Whenever they try and censor us, we only go stronger. Time for CMT to get the Bud Light treatment." –Congresswoman Lauren Boebert

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"I am shocked by what I'm seeing in this country, with people attempting to cancel the song and cancel Jason and his beliefs. And him and Brittany [Aldean] are outspoken about their love for law and order and for their love of this country and I'm just grateful for them. I think a lot of times people that go out and fight every day on these important issues and have an opinion and remember the freedom and liberty that this country was founded on, get persecuted from it, and we're seeing that with the Aldeans right now and the songwriters that work so hard on this. And I just want them to know that we support them. We love them. Thank you for writing a song that Americans could get behind." –South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem

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"Share @Jason_Aldean" –Antonio Sabato Jr.

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"One striking thing to me about the Jason Aldean publicity salad is that it perfectly mirrors the bad faith in which the right & the gop communicate. I grew up in a small town, so I still speak whiteness, and to act like "in a small town we take care of our own" doesn't mean exactly what I know it to mean is laughable. And someone should also note that for a benign, pro-community message, it features almost nothing else but implied violence. It's such a s*****, cynically-conceived song. It's a shame it's getting all this attention. I also think it must be disheartening for any Black country performer, because this whole thing was signed off on by countless Nashville establishment types (as the song is 100% corporate-approved). To know that your industry sees this as an acceptable business decision must suck. They should've just called it 'I'm A-Skeered!'" –Andy Richter

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"I can't believe it's country music. I'm thinking about Trace Adkins, and of course, many of [his] songs were very supportive of opposing America's enemies. What we're not taking into account is that many of our enemies are in our own house and they're in our own countries and our own streets." –Pat Boone on Fox News

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BDAY LOVE

Wrestling stars and fans react to the death of WWE champ The Iron Sheik

by Mark Gray Wonderwall Jul. 25, 2023July 25, 2023

By Mark Gray 8:30pm PDT, Jul 25, 2023

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Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri — pro wrestling icon The Iron Sheik — died on June 7, 2023, from cardiac arrest. A death certificate released on July 19 revealed that he also suffered from congestive heart failure as well as hypertension before he died at 81. His death was ruled "natural." The Sheik was born in Iran and became a huge personality in the then-WWF in the '80s — he was one of Hulk Hogan's fiercest rivals and one of the sports most prominent "heels." Decades later, he went on to become quite popular on Twitter. Dwayne Johnson even mourned the loss of "Uncle Sheiky" and detailed how one the late star's popular catchphrases is now in the lexicon. Many in the pro wrestling and entertainment worlds have publicly mourned him.

Keep reading to see their reactions…

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"When I first came into the WWE, The Iron Sheik had pulled me aside because he was family. He said, 'Bubba, let me tell you something. You come into the locker room, you sit down, you shut your mouth, you don't say anything, and you watch and you learn. And then you understand who the good people and who the jabronis,'" Dwayne Johnson said in a Twitter video. "A couple years later when I became The Rock I borrowed the term jabroni… I used that term and jabroni became a term in lexicon. I believe it's in the Webster's Dictionary now and they give me credit. No, no, no. The truth is all the credit goes to The Iron Sheik. That was his word… Thank you, Iron Sheik, for the memories. You are a legend. You will be missed, but never forgotten." In his caption, Dwayne wrote, "Rest in Power, Uncle Sheiky. Thank you for paving the way."

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"Today, we honor the legacy of a wrestling icon. Rest in peace, Iron Sheikh. The wrestling world has lost a true legend, and Sheikh's contributions to our industry will never be forgotten. I'll always cherish the battles we had in the ring. Our matches were intense, and our rivalry was legendary. We shared a bond that only fellow wrestlers can understand. Iron Sheikh's unique charisma, undeniable talent, and unforgettable personality made him an unforgettable figure in the hearts of wrestling fans worldwide. His legacy will continue to inspire generations of wrestlers to come. Rest in peace, Iron Sheikh. You will always be remembered as a true warrior of the ring." –Hulk Hogan

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"HAVE A GREAT TRIP, YOU F****** JABRONI. @the_ironsheik" –Macaulay Culkin

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"Will never forget when @therealironsheik checked in at the start of the pandemic. Rest in peace, and much love to his family. RESPECT THE LEGEND FOREVER" —Ken Jeong, who attached a screenshot of a conversation he had with the late wrestler

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"The legend. An all-time great performer and WWE Hall of Famer who brought his character to life and transcended our business. My condolences to The Iron Sheik's family, friends and fans." –Paul Levesque, aka Triple H

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"NOTHING BUT LOVE AND RESPECT to the Iron Sheik. The wrestling world has lost an icon and a very special person." —"Total Divas" alum Natalya Neidhart

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"IM VERY SAD 2 REPORT A #LEGEND ACTOR, & FRIEND HAS PASSED AWAY! PRO WRESTLING LEGEND/ TWITTER FLAMING LEGEND #THEIRONSHIEK HAS PASSED! HE & I WORKED ON #THEGOONIES MUSIC VIDS & A VERY FUNNY INDEPENDENT MOVIE WE SHOT 2GETHER IN 2007. #RIPIRONSHIEK" — Corey Feldman

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"RIP to my old friend The Iron Sheik. A true icon and someone who left a mark on wrestling that can never be erased. Another great one gone." —Jake "The Snake" Roberts

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"We lost another true icon today. The Iron Sheik. I loved the Shiek and have many amazing memories of our time together going back over 30 years. I even ran into him on the streets of NYC just drinking a beer with Arthur after leaving Dee Snider's podcast. Sheik was the most imitated wrestler beside The Macho Man. Everybody loved him. You will be missed my brother, but never forgotten." –Diamond Dallas Page

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"Long live the King. His mastery in the ring was only surpassed by his greatness here on twitter. He will be missed. May he be holding the infinite camel clutch." –Ethan Embry

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"The wrestling world lost a true legend today, with the passing of Khosrow Vaziri, better known to fans across the globe as The Iron Sheik. Although I never got to know The Sheik well, I was fortunate to have been on hand for two of his most iconic matches – his WWE title victory over Bob Backlund at Madison Square Garden on December 26, 1983 and his 'Boot Camp Match' with Sgt Slaughter at MSG in August, 1984. I also had the honor of wrestling the iron sheik for the first and only time – on a tour of Dominica in 1987. Khosrow Vaziri was truly one of a kind. I send my deepest condolences to his family, friends, and all those who loved him." –Mick Foley

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"I was sad to hear @the_ironsheik passed away. He had an amazing impact on many throughout the world. Sheik and I enjoyed blasting each other publicly. All in fun. He was a man with an incredible personality. Gonna miss you Sheiky Baby! #itstrue" –Kurt Angle

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"Forever respect- rest in power" –Seth Green

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"God bless him. He's finally gonna see his daughter that he lost. Love you Sheik. Love you forever." — Sargeant Slaughter via TMZ

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"Iron Sheik had a huge influence in my career. Back in FCW ( WWE DEVELOPMENTAL SYSTEM )DAYS I had no idea about speaking on the microphone. then i went and studied his ability and that's where things started to turn. Legit wrestler, pro wrestler and amazing entertainer. RIP" — "Total Divas" alum Miroslav Petrov Barnyashev, aka Miro and Rusev

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"My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of @the_ironsheik. He is one of the very best to ever to do it. God speed." –Booker T

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"'Love you forever Bubba' Rest in Power to the Mighty Iron Sheik. My sincerest condolences to his family." —Samoa Joe

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