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Stars react to first actors strike in 43 years

by Mark Gray Wonderwall Jul. 17, 2023July 16, 2023

By Mark Gray 2:30am PDT, Jul 17, 2023

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For the first time since 1980, SAG-AFTRA, the union representing Hollywood actors and performers, has voted to go on strike against major studios. It's the first time since 1960 that both the actors and writers have been on strike at the same time. The SAG strike will effectively shut down all films and scripted TV shows, with the exception of soap operas, which fall under a separate contract. The strike wasn't a surprise, as it's been suspected for weeks. On June 5, guild members voted 98% in favor of authorizing a strike if a fair deal couldn't be reached, Deadline reported. Amid the walkout, many actors sounded off via social media or on pre-strike red carpets. Jamie Lee Curtis changed her Instagram profile photo to say "SAG-AFTRA STRONG." She always wrote, "Union contracts PROTECT our SAFETY and EXPLOITATION! We are UNION STRONG!" In a separate post, she said, "Sometimes you just have to fight for what you deserve. The writers are the life of the film. Without them you have AI computerized with no personality, no humor, no touching the heart with a moment. Stay strong."

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"This is a painful chapter in the lives of artists everywhere. Most actors & creatives don't make millions. Many who make magic on-screen struggle to make ends meet. It's easy to take this for granted at the top. We can't have art w/o a sustainable future for artists. #SAGAFTRA" –Lynda Carter

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"Obviously we stand we all of the actors and at whatever point it's called, we're going to be going home and standing together through it because I want everyone to get a fair deal." —Emily Blunt, via Variety

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"We gave the strike authorization. We voted 98% to 2% to do that because we know our leadership has our best interest at heart. It's really about working actors. It's $26,000 to qualify for health coverage and a lot of people are on the margins and residual payments are getting them across that threshold. This isn't an academic exercise. This is real life and death stuff. Hopefully we get to a resolution quickly. No one wants a work stoppage, but we've got to get a fair deal." —Matt Damon, via Variety. He told Deadline, "If our leadership is saying that the deal isn't fair then we gotta hold strong…It's the difference between having healthcare & not for a lot of actors & we gotta do what's right by them."

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"The AMPTP refused to make a fair deal on television, theatrical and streaming work. We are not afraid of a fight and we will not back down. My union, SAG/AFTRA is now on strike" –Jessica Chastain

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"Actors and writers in large numbers have lost their ability to make a living. This is an inflection point in our industry. For our industry to survive that has to change. For actors, that journey starts now." –George Clooney via Deadline

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"I'm very much in support of all the unions and I'm apart of SAG, so I would absolutely stand by that." Margot Robbie, via Sky News

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"The eyes of the world and, particularly, the eyes of labor are upon us. What happens to us is important. What's happening to us is happening across all fields of labor. When employers make Wall Street and greed their priority and they forget about the essential contributors who make the machine run, we have a problem. This is a very seminal hour for us. I went in thinking that we would be able to avert a strike. The gravity of this move is not lost on me. It's a very serious thing that impacts thousands, if not millions of people all across this country and around the world. Not only members of this union, but people who work in other industries that service the people that work in this industry. We had no choice. We are the victims here. We are being victimized by a very greedy entity" –SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher

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"I stand with my fellow #SAGAFTRAMembers during the #SAGStrike alongside the #WGA in their fight. And I support the many skilled unionized workers across all industries that deserve fair compensation. We cannot do it without each other." –Octavia Spencer

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"It's been a really, really tense few days for a lot of people, not just actors, but everybody in the industry who are going to be affected by this decision, but affected by a decision that is necessary." – Florence Pugh

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"Yeah, it's a very strange time and we're very uncharted and I don't know what to expect, but I feel proud to stand in solidarity with my fellow film community, like my second family. I love this community so much and I love the support within this community and I'm hoping for a resolution soon. I think of course there's concern. There's people that aren't able to work at the moment who need to be working. I don't think it would be good to put all these screenwriters and actors out of jobs for very long." —Riley Keough, via Vanity Fair

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"Those in the executive suites are getting bigger and bigger salaries than ever, but actors are getting less and less, just like the writers. They better watch out. If the actors go out with the writers, this industry will be shut down. And we will stand together and hold firm until we all get justice , fairness, and respect." –Jane Fonda

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"#UnionStrong" —Ben Stiller

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"It's important and necessary that we all stick together, but it's also heartbreaking and creates a lot of complicated feelings because you worked so hard with so many other people — not just yourself — to create this and this is your time to celebrate it," —Jamie Lynn Spears

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"The strike is what we're all talking about at the moment. I am one of the very, very lucky and rare actors that has a strong position to negotiate from when I work. That is not the experience of most people, and I do think both the actors and writers who are currently striking, nobody wants these things to happen—but I think they're incredibly necessary for the way the industry is going. Technology has changed so much about the industry in the last 10 years, it feels like it's absolutely time. There will need to be a recalibration in order for everybody to work still, to be able to attract great people to the industry, great writers and great actors. And also along with all the AI stuff, which also—that feels very important right now. We are probably one of the first industries that's going to have a say in how this stuff affects us. It's going to be probably the first of many that will have some version of this conversation. I think it's very important that we do take a stand on that." –Daniel Radcliffe via Vanity Fair

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"Sweet Jesus.You bet your A** we're on strike. #UnionStrong" —Patton Oswalt

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"Ok… SAG-AFTRA just officially went on strike… Thats ME. This is some real BLACK MIRROR type s***.. Wow." –Ice-T

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"The @sagaftra strike has at last arrived. I am proud to be standing tall with the @WGAWest and @WGAEast as actors and writers together demand a fair share of the record-breaking profits the studios have been reaping from our labor for far too long. We will win this!" –Cynthia Nixon

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"We stand in solidarity… @sagaftra @frandrescher" –Kim Cattrall

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"Strikes are very difficult. Nobody wants to be in strike mode, but sometimes you have got to do what needs to be done. And I know as difficult as it is, people have to remember if real workers did not come together and organize, none of us would have a weekend. Because there was a time where workers worked seven days a week and it was unheard-of for them to get time off. So I just want everybody to understand that this isn't about making more millions of dollars, because quiet as it's kept, at least 80% of our union are plain old, ordinary, hardworking people who haven't gotten a cost of living raise in 40 years, who are depending upon the kindness of big corporations, many of whom sometimes don't really know what it is to be an artist. God bless them, you need people who can crunch numbers, but when it starts to crunch people, that's not good. That is not good. And there's something that must be changed about how business is done in show business in Hollywood, because the artists, the performers, the writers, are getting squeezed and it's not right." –Sheryl Lee Ralph, via Vanity Fair

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"It's official @sagaftra has voted to strike. We will be joining the WGA on the picket lines starting tomorrow. We all got together last week to create our signs. I was on sticks! When you're out there without a splinter thanks to the duct tape, think of ya girl! #UnionStrong" –Yvette Nicole Brown

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"Just as it is for the writers, it's an important thing; important issues to be dealt with, AI, all those issues. And compensation, with the streamers, I honestly don't understand all of it, but I realize how important it is for everyone trying to make a living. So yes, I'm in full support." –Nathan Lane, via Vanity Fair

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"The LA styrofoam and cardboard industry is about to have an even busier summer. Let's do this thing. #SAGAFTRAstrong" –Josh Gad

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"Sending love to all my fellow actors and writers. Praying that this is resolved swiftly and we all come out feeling empowered! Families have to be fed but people have to and deserved be respected for their work as well." –Keke Palmer

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"I hope as everyone does that it resolves itself quickly. But it's such a critical time in our industry. The implications of what's happening with that agreement go way beyond SAG-AFTRA. It's an existential moment in our industry. I'm in solidarity with SAG, being a member for over 33 years. They are doing the best they can and I think it's the way to go" –Kenneth Branagh via Deadline

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"I put my faith in God, not men, because powerful men are often greedy and they run these big companies, and you can't really rely on them to look out for you. I'm hoping that the heart of the streamers and studios is a little more George Bailey and a little less Mr. Potter. I really hope the union flexes its muscles 'cause we are incredibly strong, especially with our siblings at the WGA." –Paul Walter Hauser, via Vanity Fair

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"Let's go #SAGAFTRA #UnionStrong" –Jame Cromwell

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"Wow. Having writers and actors both out of work will affect so many families behind the scenes, many who live paycheck to paycheck. #SAGAFTRA" –Maria Shriver

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"It ain't gonna be cute when then producers start getting replaced because, no disrespect, directors, actors, writers, we could do what the producers do. That's a fact. Directors, writers, actors, we could do what the producers do. But producers can't do what we do. That's a f***** fact. Strike! We're going on strike!"

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"Actors! Drop your sides and back away from the set! We are officially on strike! #Solidarity #SAGstrike #Fairwages" —Jennifer Tilly

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"Sag strike reality – yes stars get paid – but stars do nothing alone cause it ain't standup. actors on massive hit tv shows – who are really recurring characters – are allowed to be slotted in as guest stars – So an actress on a number 1 hit show in television – are offered 4 grand an episode – as " guest stars " for 4 6 8 or more for episodes that means after taxes agents lawyer – maybe managers – they will be lucky to take home 1200 1400 dollars – maybe ? And the business tells them – you better take the job – cause we can get thousands of other actresses to take the job – who will be grateful for the " exposure " Truth – it's disgusting treatment – 100 % unfair – when they are making hundreds of millions a year – on the show – why be so cruel and cheap ? They do it because they can . And women are allowed to be grossly underpaid compared to the men in the same films or shows – why ? Cause they can." –John Cusack

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"It's very disturbing to me. There's a level of expectation that they have that is just not realistic and they are adding to a set of challenges that this business is already facing that is quite frankly very disruptive and dangerous. I understand any labor organization's desire to work on the behalf of its members — to get, you know, the most compensation and to be compensated fairly based on the value that they deliver. But you also have to be realistic about the business environment and what this business can deliver." –Bob Iger, Disney CEO

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"If we must strike… THEN WE SHALL STRIIIIIIIIKEEEEEEEEE!!!!! #SAGAFTRA" –Jack Quaid

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"Holy Cow. Go Fran Go! This was a powerful statement. I stand with Fran and everyone in SAG and WGA in this extended moment…onwards" –Bob Odenkirk

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"Just watched the press conference today regarding the @sagaftra strike. I have been a Sag/Aftra member since 1990. I was 5 years old when I joined. I am so grateful to be a part of a union that pushes to protect the future of performers. We need it more than ever right now! While no one wants to strike, the decision to do so was not taken lightly. It will affect so many people, and I hope there is a resolve soon. In the meantime, I stand in solidarity with all of my peers. #unionstrong." –Odette Annable

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See stars on the picket lines the last time actors went on strike back in 1980: Jack Nicholson, Penny Marshall, Patrick Duffy, Carrol O'Connor, Henry Winkler and more

by Mark Gray Wonderwall Jul. 16, 2023July 16, 2023

By Mark Gray 6:30pm PDT, Jul 16, 2023

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Hollywood stars are joining the picket line as part of the Screen Actors Guild strike that was called on July 13, 2023 — the first one in 43 years. From the fashion to the signage, things looked a little different last time around. Take a look at photos from the last strike more than four decades ago…

Penny Marshall and Jack Nicholson joined the picket line during the SAG-AFTRA strike in Los Angeles in 1980.

Keep reading to relive the last actors strike and see how much things have changed…

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Charlton Heston picketed outside Paramount Pictures studios during the SAG-AFTRA strike in Los Angeles in 1980.

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"Happy Days" and "Barry" star Henry Winkler joined the picket line during the SAG-AFTRA strike in Los Angeles in 1980.

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"Dallas" actor Patrick Duffy picketed during the 1980 SAG-AFTRA strike in Los Angeles.

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Five-time Emmy winner Carroll O'Connor — aka Archie Bunker on "All in the Family" — joined the picket line in front of the 20th Century Fox Studios in Los Angeles during the SAG-AFTRA strike in August 1980.

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"CHiPs" star Erik Estrada arrived to join the SAG-AFTRA picket line in Los Angeles in 1980.

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"Alice" and "The Love Boat" actor Vic Tayback picketed during the SAG-AFTRA strike in Los Angeles in 1980.

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"Eight is Enough" actress Susan Richardson — with baby daughter Sarah Virden in tow — picketed during the SAG-AFTRA strike in Los Angeles in 1980. That's "M*A*S*H" star Alan Alda behind her!

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"Bewitched" actor Dick Sargent picketed during the SAG-AFTRA strike in Los Angeles in 1980.

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Oscar nominee Telly Savalas picketed during the SAG-AFTRA strike in Los Angeles in 1980.

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"Saturday Night Live" comedian Laraine Newman picketed during the SAG-AFTRA strike in Los Angeles in 1980.

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"Gunsmoke" actor Dennis Weaver joined the picket line during the SAG-AFTRA strike in Los Angeles in 1980.

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"All In The Family" star Danielle Brisebois picketed during the SAG-AFTRA strike in Los Angeles in 1980.

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"The Waltons" actor John Wamsley picketed during the SAG-AFTRA strike in Los Angeles in 1980.

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Trump family mourns Donald's first wife at her NYC funeral: The best pictures

by Marisa Laudadio Wonderwall Jul. 16, 2023July 16, 2023

By Marisa Laudadio 3:00pm PDT, Jul 16, 2023

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Former model, champion skier and businesswoman Ivana Trump — the first wife of mogul and future president Donald Trump— died in her New York City townhouse on July 14, 2022, after suffering a fall down the stairs. One year later, we're revisiting her New York City funeral…

Donald Trump, third wife Melania Trump and their son, Barron Trump, exit the funeral of the former president's first wife, Ivana Trump, at St. Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church in New York City on July 20, 2022.

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Ivanka Trump, son Theo Kushner, husband Jared Kushner and son Joseph Kushner attend the funeral of Ivana Trump at St. Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church in New York City on July 20, 2022.

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Donald Trump and wife Melania Trump arrive for the funeral of his first ex-wife, Ivana Trump, at St. Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church in New York City on July 20, 2022.

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Kai Trump, Donald Trump, Melania Trump, Barron Trump, Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump, Donald Trump Jr., and more family members and friends leave Ivana Trump's funeral at St. Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church in New York City on July 20, 2022. Ivana died unexpectedly at her New York City home after suffering a fall down her stairs on July 14, 2022.

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Kimberly Guilfoyle, fiancé Donald Trump Jr., Don Jr.'s daughter Kai Trump with ex-wife Vanessa Trump (rear), and Eric Trump line up to mourn the men's mother, Ivana Trump, as her casket arrives at her funeral at St. Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church in New York City on July 20, 2022.

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Donald Trump Jr., fiancée Kimberly Guilfoyle and ex-wife Vanessa Trump comfort Don and Vanessa's kids as the family arrives for the funeral of Ivana Trump at St. Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church in New York City on July 20, 2022.

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Kimberly Guilfoyle, Donald Trump Jr. and daughter Kai Trump, Vanessa Trump, Eric Trump and wife Lara Trump and their kids, and Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner and their children stand outside St. Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church in New York City ahead of Ivana Trump's funeral on July 20, 2022.

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Tiffany Trump and fiancé Michael Boulos arrive for the funeral of Ivana Trump at St. Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church in New York City on July 20, 2022.

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Pallbearers carry Ivana Trump's casket into St. Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church in New York City for the late businesswoman's funeral on July 20, 2022.

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Donald Trump, Barron Trump, Melania Trump, Jared Kushner, Kimberly Guilfoyle, Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump and their children leave Ivana Trump's funeral at St. Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church in New York City on July 20, 2022.

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Charles Kushner — the father of Jared Kushner — attends the funeral of Ivana Trump at St. Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church in New York City on July 20, 2022.

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The hearse arrives for the funeral of Ivana Trump at St. Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church in New York City on July 20, 2022.

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Kimberly Guilfoyle and Donald Trump Jr., Vanessa Trump and daughter Kai Trump, Eric Trump and Lara Trump, their son Eric "Luke" Trump, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner and their sons attend the funeral of Ivana Trump at St. Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church in New York City on July 20, 2022.

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More stars join the picket lines as Screen Actors Guild members join Hollywood writers on strike: PHOTOS

by Wonderwall.com Editors Wonderwall Jul. 16, 2023July 15, 2023

By Wonderwall.com Editors 9:30am PDT, Jul 16, 2023

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In May 2023, the Writers Guild of America called a strike to demand better pay from streaming content as well as improved working conditions for its members, marking the first time Hollywood writers have done this since the 2007-2008 strike that lasted for 100 days. And in July 2023, the Screen Actors Guild began a strike for the first time in 43 years, effectively bringing Hollywood to a halt.

See some of the stars and writers who've joined the picket lines…

Olivia Wilde joins the SAG-AFTRA strike picket line in New York City on July 14, 2023.

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Jason Sudeikis joins members of the Writers Guild of America and the Screen Actors Guild as they walk a picket line outside NBC Studios at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City on July 14, 2023.

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Susan Sarandon joins the SAG-AFTRA picket outside Warner Bros. Discovery/Netflix Headquarters on Broadway in the Flatiron district of New York City on July 14, 2023.

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Carrie Preston joins the SAG-AFTRA strike picket line in New York City on July 14, 2023.

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Emmy winner Tatiana Maslany joins the SAG-AFTRA strike picket line in New York City on July 14, 2023.

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Partners Zoe Kazan and Paul Dano join the SAG-AFTRA and Writers Guild of America strike picket line in New York City on July 14, 2023.

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Emmy-winning writer Tina Fey carried a picket sign in support of the Writers Guild of America strike outside Silvercup Studios in New York City on May 9, 2023.

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Late night host and former "Saturday Night Live" head writer Seth Meyers carried a picket sign in support of the Writers Guild of America strike outside Silvercup Studios in New York City on May 9, 2023.

Variety reported that Seth and anther "SNL" alum and late night show host, Jimmy Fallon, are both paying their staffs out of their own pockets in the early weeks of the strike.

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Comedian Pete Davidson supported writer-producer Judah Miller and other members of the Writers Guild of America who were picketing outside Silvercup Studios in New York City on May 5, 2023. Pete also bought and delivered pizza to people in the picket line, explaining, "Gotta support the writers. No shows without the writers."

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Pete Davidson and Marissa Jaret Winokur joined members of the Writers Guild of America and its supporters to picket outside Silvercup Studios in New York City on May 5, 2023.

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Writer-actor John Owen Lowe and father Rob Lowe picket in front of Paramount Studios in Hollywood on May 2, 2023, day one of the Writers Strike.

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Comedy star Fred Armisen carried a picket sign in support of the Writers Guild of America strike outside Silvercup Studios in New York City on May 9, 2023.

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Susan Sarandon joined the Writers Guild of America picket line in front of the Netflix offices in New York City on May 3, 2023, to support the WGA's labor dispute with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.

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Zoe Kazan and Cynthia Nixon picket during a Writers Guild of America protest outside Netflix headquarters in New York City on May 3, 2023.

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"Saturday Night Live" comedian and writer Bowen Yang pickets during a Writers Guild of America protest outside Netflix headquarters in New York City on May 3, 2023.

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Natasha Lyonne pickets in Los Angeles on May 2, 2023 — day one of the Writers Strike.

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Michael Rapaport pickets during a Writers Guild of America protest outside Netflix headquarters in New York City on May 3, 2023.

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Justine Bateman pickets in Los Angeles on May 2, 2023 — day one of the Writers Strike.

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Gina Gershon pickets during a Writers Guild of America protest outside Netflix headquarters in New York City on May 3, 2023.

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Marvel star Clark Gregg pickets during a Writers Guild of America protest outside Netflix headquarters in New York City on May 3, 2023.

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Ike Barinholtz pickets in Hollywood on May 2, 2023 — day one of the Writers Strike.

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Writer-actor John Owen Lowe pickets in front of Paramount Studios in Hollywood on May 2, 2023, day one of the Writers Strike.

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"Community " actress Gillian Jacobs pickets in Los Angeles on May 2, 2023 — day one of the Writers Strike.

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Frances Fisher pickets outside of CBS Television City in Los Angeles on May 2, 2023, on the first day of the Writers Strike.

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"The Simpsons" creator Matt Groening and other writers picket in front of Fox Studios in Century City, California, on May 2, 2023 — day one of the Writers Strike.

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Ilana Glazer pickets during a Writers Guild of America protest outside Netflix headquarters in New York City on May 3, 2023.

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Actor from famous family reveals 'mind-boggling' connection to Long Island serial killer, more news

by Mark Gray Wonderwall Jul. 16, 2023July 15, 2023

By Mark Gray 5:39am PDT, Jul 16, 2023

Stunning connection

An arrest has been made in a case that's baffled authorities for more than a decade… and Billy Baldwin has a connection to it! On Friday, July 14, officials announced that Rex Heuermann, an architect, had been arrested for the unsolved murders of at least 10 women whose bodies were found on Long Island's Gilgo Beach more than a decade ago. Most of the women were sex workers who advertised on Craigslist. Billy, it seems, went to high school with the suspect. "Woke up this morning to learn that the Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect was my high school classmate Rex Heuermann," the "Backdraft" actor tweeted. "Berner High School. Massapequa, New York. Class of 1981." Billy continued, "Married, two kids, architect. 'Average guy… quiet, family man.' Mind-boggling… Massapequa is in shock. 23andMe strikes again???" A murder investigation began in 2010 when police investigated an escort's disappearance. They soon made a grisly discovery when the remains of several women were found near the area of the disappearance. Over time, more remains in the area were also found strewn across the Long Island beach. The case spawned a best selling book called "Lost Girls: An Unsolved American Mystery." The book was later adapted into the 2020 Netflix movie "Lost Girls." The previously unknown suspect was often called the Craigslist Ripper, Gilgo Beach Killer, Manorville Butcher and the Long Island Serial Killer. The suspect, Billy's high school classmate, is a registered architect who has owned the New York City-based architecture and consulting firm, RH Consultants & Associates, since 1994, its website says.

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Ladies-only luncheon

Matt Lauer is still a lady's man. The disgraced former newsman showed up to a ladies-only luncheon at Sebonack Golf Club, his exclusive Southampton golf club on Thursday, July 13. "He was the only man who came in out of all the men at the club," a source told Page Six. "There was zero reason for him to be… there lurking." The insider added, "A maitre d' escorted him to [a] private area where he had his lunch." The former "Today" host ate lunch alone at the exclusive club, where initiation fees reportedly start around $500,000. Matt, although thought of as a parasite to many, is "beloved" at Sebonack. "They take great care of him there," the source said. Matt was fired him from "Today" in 2017 after former NBC producer Brooke Nevils claimed that the once-respected TV host raped her in his hotel room while they were in Russia covering the 2014 Winter Olympics. Matt, who was married at the time of the sexual encounter, said Brooke was a "willing partner."

Can I ask you a question?

Don't ask the question if you don't want the answer! On Thursday, July 13, Selena Gomez decided to have a little fun with a new TikTok filter that asks, "Why Am I Single?" Video shows the "Only Murders in the Building" star sitting patiently as a multitude of answers began flashing rapidly above her head. The filter eventually settled on: "You Have Bad Taste." After seeing this, Selena looked stunned and turned to someone off camera. "Well thats rude tik tok," the "Wolves" singer captioned the video. Ironically, Selena's fans have been saying this for years. She was recently linked to The Chainsmokers' Drew Taggart. Prior to that, she dated The Weeknd and Justin Bieber. After sharing the video, the singer's fans chimed in. "Well…" a fan said in the comment section, seemingly agreeing with TikTok's assessment. Another said the answer was "so true."

Health update

Things are getting better for Bowen Yang. While on Melissa Gorga's "On Display" podcast, Matt Rogers, who co-hosts the "Las Culturistas" podcast with the "Saturday Night Live" star, provided an update on Bowen's health. "What I really want everyone to know is that already things are better," Matt said. "Already, there's more perspective and there's going to be steps taken to get him to a healthier place because he knows he deserves that." In early July, the comedian announced that he would take a break from his podcast to treat "bad bouts of depersonalization," a condition where he believes things around him aren't real. "Taking a very short break from ['Las Culturistas']. Bad bouts of depersonalization are f****** me up bad, but I am doing my best to get better!" he wrote on his Instagram Story. Depersonalization, often associated 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. Of Bowen, Matt said, "No one should be living every day feeling anything less than good about themselves, baseline."

Ooops!

Joe Jonas made a TMI confession while on Australia's Will & Woody show: he once crapped his pants on stage. "It's fresh, but I've been able to work through it, a lot of therapy," he quipped. Joe noted that the incident occurred about four years ago. "Let's just say it was a bad day to choose to wear white clothing. You think it might be a little toot, it might've been a little something else, a little something extra," he said. Joe recalled his "mid-wardrobe s*** change during the set" and encouraged the hosts of the radio show to try to pinpoint where and when it happened via video and photos. He's positive someone has footage of his sudden wardrobe change. "The whole time, I thought this is definitely, somebody is going to be able to see this and know what is happening, but it was all in my head. It wasn't as big of a deal as I thought. But such is life," he said. "It's happened to many artists. I feel like I've paid my dues, and I feel like I'm a part of some secret club now."

Trouble brewing?

Fans are convinced that something is amiss in Sofía Vergara and Joe Manganiello's marriage, and it all stems from a birthday post. Earlier in the week, Joe wished his wife of seven years happy birthday. "¡¡¡Feliz Cumpleaños Sofía!!!" he wrote alongside a blurry photo of the two of them. Fans were unimpressed. "What a cold greeting, not a drop of love expressed Joe Manganiello," one said. Another said it was "dry." Another said, "Am I the only one who doesn't like the way it sounds? " Sofia"…. not even " My love, My beloved wife" …." Only fueling separation speculation, it turns out that the "True Blood" alum and Sofia aren't even together on her big day. Instead, she's in Italy with friends. "So lucky to have my best friends in my favorite restaurant in my favorite island!!!" she wrote on Instagram. After her post, fans wondered where Joe was. Per Page Six, one person pointed out that in addition to not being on the "Modern Family" star's birthday trip, Joe also hasn't "commented on" the photos she's been posting either. Things that make you go, hmmmm.

Those wicked words

During this week's episode of "The Kardashians," Khloe Kardashian referred to herself as a "third parent" and "more than an aunt" to her niece Dream, but she now thinks her words were "taken out of context or twisted to be something it's not." "I love ALL of my nieces and nephews more than I can express," she said on her Instagram Stories after media outlets published her words. "Dream and I are particularly close. My brother and I are extremely close. I am with Dream all the time because I'm with my brother all of the time." She noted that Dream's parents, Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna, are "doing the best" they can "as a parent and in life." She added, "We are ALL trying to do our best in life. Our children are healthy and happy! Most of all they are LOVED!! LOVED by everyone in our tribe." The reality TV star also tried to squash speculation of tension between her and Chyna, who sued Khloe and her famous TV family for $100 million last year. (The Kardashians prevailed in court.) "I'm sure the narrative of 'The Kardashians VS Chyna' is more fun to read about but there really is nothing there anymore. We all want to move on from the negativity," Khloe wrote. "The focus is on Dream and her happiness and making sure she feels unconditional love at her mommy's house, her daddy's house and any family members house for that matter. Please stop pinning us against one another."

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Phoebe Cates' red bikini in 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High,' more of the most iconic swimsuit moments from TV and film

by Wonderwall.com Editors Wonderwall Jul. 16, 2023July 14, 2023

By Wonderwall.com Editors 5:00am PDT, Jul 16, 2023

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Hollywood has given the world some of most iconic, fashionable and risque swimwear looks. Join us as we take a look back at the best swimsuit moments in TV and film in honor of Phoebe Cates' 60th birthday on July 16, 2023…

Teenage boys across the nation went wild when Phoebe Cates emerged from a pool in a teeny red bikini in 1982's "Fast Times at Ridgemont High." Judge Reinhold's character, Brad, daydreams the iconic scene before he's caught by Phoebe's character, Linda.

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R.I.P., Raquel Welch! The beauty – who died at 82 on Feb. 15, 2023 — became one of the most popular pin-up stars of the '60s thanks to this fur-lined cavewoman bikini that she wore in the movie "One Million Years B.C." In 2012, Raquel revealed that three form-fitting bikinis were made for her for the 1966 film. "[Costume designer] Carl [Toms] just draped me in doeskin, and I stood there while he worked on it with scissors," she told Men's Health.

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Elvis Presley showed off his enviable physique in 1961's "Blue Hawaii," which showcased him in very fitted white swim trunks. The musical rom-com was the first of three Elvis movies to be shot in Hawaii. The King of Rock 'n' Roll was apparently so pale before filming that the movie's producer, Hal B. Wallis, personally recommended a tanning lamp for him.

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Ursula Andress's white bikini is so iconic that it sold for a whooping $60,000 at a Christie's auction in 2001! The Swiss actress wore the hot swimsuit while playing Honey Ryder in the 1962 James Bond film "Dr. No."

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No one can forget Bo Derek's legendary swimsuit in 1979's "10." The Long Beach, California, native rocked a nuflesh-toned one-piece and beaded cornrows as she jogged along the beach — a look that has since been replicated several times over in pop culture.

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Halle Berry's tangerine bikini has become one of the most legendary on-screen swimsuit looks since she wore it in 2002's "Die Another Day." Halle's admitted that she tries it on every once in a while to make sure she's still in shape. "If I can't get into it, I eat less junk food for a bit. It's really useful," she once told Teen Hollywood of the James Bond-kini.

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Sally Field couldn't have looked any more adorable than she did in this high-waisted baby pink bikini on the 1960s sitcom "Gidget." The future Oscar winner starred on the show — one of the first regularly scheduled color programs on ABC — from 1965 to 1966.

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Daniel Craig showed off his perfectly chiseled muscles in these fitted blue swim trunks in 2006's "Casino Royale." The James Bond movie was Daniel's first in the iconic series.

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Pamela Anderson was one of It girls of the '90s thanks to her unforgettable red high-cut "Baywatch" bathing suit. The former Playboy model wore the sexy swimwear for nearly every episode of her five-season run on the show as lifeguard CJ Parker.

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Deborah Kerr's black halter one-piece in "From Here to Eternity" was a moment. Producers of the 1953 film demanded that the swimsuit include a skirt so Deborah wouldn't appear too provocative on screen. She later said, "I don't think anyone knew I could act until I put on a bathing suit."

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Demi Moore was the talk of the town when rocked this tiny black bikini at age 41 in 2003's "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle." The iconic scene famously revived Demi's career and showed that the mother of three was just as hot — if not hotter — than she was when her career kicked off in the '80s.

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Elizabeth Taylor wore this now legendary chic white one-piece while starring in 1959's "Suddenly, Last Summer." In the film her character, Catherine Holly, is asked by her cousin to wear the seductive swimsuit in order to lure potential lovers.

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Brigitte Bardot made waves once again in 1962 when she rocked a stylish white underwire top and ruffled bottom bikini in "A Very Private Affair." The French movie is a semi-biographical film about Brigitte's life and career.

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Jaclyn Smith caused quite a stir when she appeared in a white bikini with her fully clothed co-stars in this 1976 promotional photo for "Charlie's Angels." Farrah Fawcett made even bigger headlines when she was photographed in a red one-piece for a poster to promote the show — an image that would go to become one of the best selling posters of all time.

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French-born actress Brigitte Bardot was only 17 when she donned this little white bikini in the aptly named "The Girl in the Bikini." The 1958 film was one of the first movies to feature a bikini on screen — a fashion choice that caused a storm of controversy at the time.

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Brooke Shields' topless bikini look from 1980's "Blue Lagoon" was incredibly controversial. The former model was only 14 when she accepted the role of Emmeline, a shipwrecked teen who comes into her sexual maturity while stranded on a tropical island with her cousin.

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Princess Leia's 1983 copper and red silk bikini is one of the most memorable looks in film history. Carrie Fisher became an overnight sex symbol when she donned the iconic costume in "Stars Wars: Return of the Jedi," an experience that she didn't always enjoy. "It was like, 'Where am I in all of this?' … I have to stay with the slug with the big tongue! Nearly naked, which is not a style choice for me," she told NPR in 2016. "It wasn't my choice. When [director George Lucas] showed me the outfit, I thought he was kidding and it made me very nervous. I had to sit very straight because I couldn't have lines on my sides, like little creases. No creases were allowed, so I had to sit very, very rigid straight.

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Salma Hayek became an overnight sensation when she appeared in this burgundy bikini and headdress in 1996's "From Dusk till Dawn." The movie was only Salma's second Hollywood film but definitely not her last. She went on to appear in several acclaimed movies including "Frida," for which she earned an Academy Award nomination.

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Angela Bassett was 40 going on 20 when she donned this hot pink bikini in 1998's "How Stella Got Her Groove Back." In the film, Angela stars as a successful stockbroker who finds love with a much younger man while vacationing in Jamaica.

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Denise Richards showed off her perfect summer body in 1998's "Wild Things." The sexually charged film, which was Denise's second movie ever, gained notoriety for its risqué scenes that included a steamy kiss between Denise and co-star Neve Campbell.

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Who says women can't kick butt in a bikini? Angelina Jolie was taking down the bad guys and looking hot while doing it in this black two-piece swimsuit in 2003's "Tomb Raider: The Cradle Of Life."

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"Blue Crush" showed just how athletic beach bodies can be. Mika Boorem, Michelle Rodriguez, Kate Bosworth and Sanoe Lake all sported stand-out bikini looks in the film, which follows a group of female surfers. "I was weight training and learning to surf seven hours a day, seven days a week for four months," Kate told Cosmopolitan of her "Blue Crush" preparations. "I gained 15 pounds of muscle."

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Rachel McAdams looked classically beautiful in this 1940s high-waisted burgundy checkered two-piece swimsuit in 2004's "The Notebook." She shared the beach scene with future ex-boyfriend Ryan Gosling, who famously told her character, Allie, "If you're a bird, I'm a bird." Awww!

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Pam Grier became one of the major sex symbols of the 1970s when she donned this little white bikini in 1973's "Coffy." In the movie, she stars as a nurse-turned-vigilante who seeks revenge on a drug dealer responsible for her sister's addiction. It was Pam's first leading role in a film.

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Jessica Alba was the picture-perfect vision of a Bahamas beach girl in 2005's "Into The Blue." She donned a sexy turquoise bikini top and striped bikini bottoms in a promotional poster for the film, which was soon posted in college dorms across the country.

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Talk about eye-catching! Sacha Baron Cohen bared it all in this neon green sling swimsuit in 2006's "Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan."

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January Jones looked incredible in this sunshine yellow bikini and matching cover-up during Season 2 of "Mad Men." Sadly, January's on-screen husband, Don Draper, took issue with her swimwear choice and rebuked her, sending Betty off to change.

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Only Blake Lively could look this flawless while fighting sharks. The then-mother-of-two donned a yellow bikini top and blue tribal-print bikini bottoms in 2016's "The Shallows."

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"Baywatch" swimsuits aren't only for the ladies. Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron looked smokin' hot in their red swim trunks in 2017's "Baywatch." Sadly, their amazing physiques couldn't stop the movie reboot from becoming a total flop at the box office.

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The best vintage photos of Elvis Presley's only child

by Neia Balao Wonderwall Jul. 16, 2023July 15, 2023

By Neia Balao 4:00am PDT, Jul 16, 2023

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Join us as we take a look at our favorite vintage photos of late singer-songwriter Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of the King of Rock 'n' Roll, Elvis Presley…

On Sept. 6, 1997, Lisa Marie Presley — who was 29 at the time — looked gorgeous in a shimmery black minidress at the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City.

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It doesn't get more '90s than this! Lisa Marie Presley and first husband Danny Keough, with whom she welcomed daughter Riley and son Benjamin, looked incredibly on-trend in their matching lightwash denim when they showed up to the premiere of "The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear" on June 13, 1991.

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The foursome we didn't know we needed! Lisa Marie Presley joined aughts stars Avril Lavigne, Pink and Jennifer Lopez for a photo backstage during the MTV Video Music Awards on Aug. 29, 2002.

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Lisa Marie Presley wore a hot pink dress with a plunging neckline at the premiere of "Captain Corelli's Mandolin" on Aug. 13, 2001, hitting the red carpet with its star — her future ex-husband Nicolas Cage.

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On Sept. 3, 1997, Lisa Marie Presley showed her support for former sister-in-law Janet Jackson at the singer's album release party for "The Velvet Rope." Lisa and Janet are seen here with supermodel Naomi Campbell at the bash.

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Lisa Marie Presley and then-14-year-old daughter Riley Keough enjoyed a night out in New York City at the 20th Annual Night of Stars gala. How early aughts is Riley's look?!

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Lisa Marie Presley looked sleek and sophisticated in a leather jacket as she arrived at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 7, 1995.

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Lisa Marie Presley and second husband Michael Jackson looked blissfully in love when they were photographed at Versailles in France after their impromptu marriage in 1994.

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The highlights! The length! The single braid! Lisa Marie Presley gave us major hair envy at a Marc Jacobs event with then-fiancé John Oszajca on Sept. 13, 1999.

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It was a family affair at the premiere of "Lilo and Stitch" in Hollywood on June 16, 2002! Lisa Marie Presley is seen here with daughter Riley Keough (left) and late son Benjamin Keough (right).

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Two icons! Lisa Marie Presley was all smiles while she posed for a photo next to the late, great Whitney Houston during Elton John's Oscar viewing party on March 29, 1999.

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Could she be any more beautiful?! Lisa Marie Presley is seen here recording her debut album, "To Whom It May Concern," on Oct. 4, 2000.

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Lisa Marie Presley opted for smokey hot pink eye makeup with matching highlights in her hair and silver jewels on her cheekbone when she attended "VH1 Divas Duets: A Concert to Benefit the VH1 Save the Music Foundation" on May 22, 2003.

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Lisa and Ziggy Stardust! Lisa Marie Presley posed with music icon David Bowie, his supermodel wife, Iman, and No Doubt singer Gwen Stefani during Conde Nast's Fashion Rocks show on Sept. 5, 2005.

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We're not sure what we love more — the fact that Lisa Marie Presley and Avril Lavigne took the stage together or that Lisa Marie was rocking a "Bite Me" tee! The "Sk8er Boi" hitmaker and The King's daughter presented the award for best female video during the MTV Video Music Awards on Aug. 30, 2002. Spoiler alert: The moonman went to Pink!

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While we can't exactly say the same for Nicolas Cage's look, we adored the bohemian vibe of the ensemble Lisa Marie Presley wore to checkout an art exhibit celebrating the work of artist Bryten Goss, hosted by InStyle and Jason Lee, on June 28, 2001.

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Long highlighted locks seemed to be Lisa Marie Presley's go-to 'do during the late '90s! She and then-fiancé John Oszajca are seen here at a party celebrating Vanity Fair's December issue profiling "Icons of Rock" on Nov. 11, 1999.

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Speaking of the Rocketman… On June 26, 2003, Lisa Marie attended the fifth annual White Tie & Tiara Ball to benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation in Windsor, England. She's seen here alongside Sir Elton John himself!

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On March 9, 1999, Lisa Marie Presley looked elegant at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in a strapless black gown.

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During the 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 16, 2005, Lisa Marie Presley joined Usher on stage to present the trophy for best original song in a motion picture. And the Golden Globe went to… Mick Jagger and Dave Stewart for "Old Habits Die Hard" from the movie "Alfie."

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Those abs! Lisa Marie Presley put her fit figure on display when she attended the premiere of "Lucky Numbers" on Oct. 24, 2000, in a belly-baring top.

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Pig tails? A purple tweed jacket with fur trim? Ultra-'90s eyeglasses? Check, check and check! Lisa Marie Presley looked absolutely adorable at the premiere of "Clubland" on April 12, 1999.

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Lisa Marie Presley confidently spoke on stage during the MTV Icon: Metallica tribute on May 3, 2003.

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On Nov. 20, 1997, Lisa Marie Presley wore a chic yet grungy all-black look when she attended the "Cartier: Untamed" event to celebrate the jewelry brand's 150th anniversary.

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How cute! Lisa Marie Presley donned a turquoise and brown ensemble during an appearance on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on May 1, 2003.

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March 29, 2003, marked a major career milestone for Lisa Marie Presley: She performed publicly for the first time, choosing "Good Morning America" for her big debut.

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Leopard print and bright orange? Don't knock it 'til you try it! On Nov. 23, 2002, Lisa Marie Presley stepped out in this eccentric ensemble for the premiere of "Adaptation" starring then-husband Nicolas Cage.

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Lisa Marie Presley and Billy Idol joined forces for an incredible performance during Conde Nast's Fashion Rocks show on Sept. 8, 2005.

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Following the MTV Video Music Awards on Aug. 29, 2002, Lisa Marie Presley mingled with Hollywood's biggest stars at Diddy's afterparty at Cipriani in New York City… including the host himself!

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When two worlds collide! Lisa Marie Presley and "A Thousand Miles" singer-songwriter Vanessa Carlton posed for a photo backstage during the VH1 Big in 2002 Awards on Dec. 4, 2002.

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'M: I – Dead Reckoning Part One' hits theaters, see all the ways Tom Cruise is nothing like the rest of us

by Wonderwall.com Editors Wonderwall Jul. 14, 2023July 14, 2023

By Wonderwall.com Editors 5:00pm PDT, Jul 14, 2023

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Whether doing his own death-defying stunts, sending over-the-top gifts or indulging his well-known need for speed, Tom Cruise doesn't do anything halfway. In honor of his latest film, "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One " hitting theaters on July 12, join us as we reveal some of the many ways in which the movie star is nothing like the rest of us…

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Simon Pegg has worked with Tom Cruise since the third film in the "Mission: Impossible" franchise so he's seen a lot of the things the movie star has done to make the people he works with feel special. One of the memorable examples? Tom took everyone shark diving. "We were filming somewhere near some coastal waters where there were sharks and we had the afternoon off and we all jumped," Simon told People magazine in July 2023. "It's such a Tom Cruise thing. We've been filming in a helicopter and he flew us in the helicopter to this place where you could go into a cage and feed sharks. It was one of those days that we got to the end of the day and we were like, 'That was a real Tom Cruise kind of day.'"

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Tom Cruise's thoughtful gift-giving has made headlines for years, but he sends those close to him more than a famous holiday coconut cake (more on that in a minute!). Hayley Atwell — his co-star in 2023's "Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One" and 2024's "Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part Two" — in July 2023 told People magazine that she's received not only the legendary Christmas cake but several birthday gifts from Tom in recent years including "a beautiful amphora," which she described as "this beautiful old clay pot, which is a natural filtering system." Upon receiving it, "I'm like, 'It's a water jug. Nice,'" she recalled. "And then you taste it and you compare it to normal filtered water or tap water, and it's really light and kind of creamy. It's just a different level of clarity. It's beautiful."

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Pom Klementieff, who plays a villain opposite Tom Cruise in 2023's "Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One," was floored by the thoughtfulness that went into a major gift the movie star gave her after they worked together. "I wanted to skydive with him and also the stunt team, but they said that I needed to get my license," the French "Guardians of the Galaxy" franchise actress told People magazine in July 2023, "so when I wrapped ['M:I 7'], he gifted me, as my wrap gift, the lessons of learning how to skydive. He found a teacher for me and I learned how to skydive and I got my license and we even did jumps together. And now I'm addicted, so that's my new thing now!"

She, too, admitted she loves the famous coconut cake Tom gifts pals for the holidays. "I freeze it and then I eat it frozen, so I just eat it every day," she said. "That's what I did last year for Christmas. I started it when I got it and I ate it every morning, so I had a sugar rush. It was not good for my health, but it was delicious."

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Sweet gift! Tom Cruise sends the same annual holiday treat to famous friends like Rosie O'Donnell, Kirsten Dunst, Henry Cavill and Jimmy Fallon: the white chocolate coconut bundt cake from Doan's Bakery, a small family-run business in the Los Angeles area. (It's also available to order on Goldbelly.com for $125.) Jimmy once called it "unbelievable," Kirsten said it's "one of the best cakes I've ever had" and Henry described it as "the most decadent, the most amazing" cake. In December 2022, late night host James Corden appeared on Britain's "Heart Breakfast" show where he talked about receiving the dessert and recounted once telling Tom, "'This cake is the most extraordinary cake I've ever eaten in my life,' and he went, 'That's what everybody says!' But here's the most amazing thing," James added. "He's never tried it!" Here's Rosie's Instagram post from Dec. 9, 2020, featuring a photo of the elegantly wrapped present with the caption: "Christmas is here when tommy's gift shows up #holidayseason." Keep reading to find out which (non-famous) folks also got to enjoy Tom's sweet gift…

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Tom Cruise reportedly dropped thousands of dollars to transport 300 cakes from his favorite bakery in California to London via his private jet as a special treat for the crew working on "Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One" in Europe, the U.S. Sun reported in December 2021. "It is extravagant, but Tom is an incredibly generous person," said a source. "He wanted to do something special for everyone who has worked on the movie with him."

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No mission is impossible for Tom Cruise, who has always insisted on performing stunts that many actors would gladly leave to their doubles. He's scaled the world's tallest building, hung off the side of a moving plane and, of course, hovered gracefully over the floor tethered to a long cable. But filming a rooftop chase scene for "Mission: Impossible — Fallout" in London in August 2017, Tom leaped from one rooftop to another and hit his right foot against the side of the building. "I knew instantly my ankle was broken and I really didn't want to do it again so just got up and carried on with the take," he later revealed on "The Graham Norton Show." "I said, 'It's broken. That's a wrap. Take me to hospital' and then everyone got on the phone and made their vacation arrangements." The studio cost of the eight-week production hiatus while Tom's ankle healed? A cool $80 million.

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Remember when Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman were one of Hollywood's happiest power couples? In 1996, Tom (seen here with Nic at the "Mission: Impossible" premiere the same year) played hero in real life when he witnessed a young woman get struck by a car in Santa Monica, California. He came to her rescue, escorted her to the hospital and then paid her $7,000 emergency room bill.

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Next up? His epic entrance at the premiere of "Top Gun: Maverick" on May 4, 2022. Thirty-six years after his performance as hotshot pilot Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, Tom arrived at the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier in San Diego by helicopter, coolly sauntering out of the aircraft before introducing the long-awaited sequel to the crowd, telling them: "Let's light the fires and kick the tires!"

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With an estimated net worth of $600 million, Tom Cruise can afford to indulge his penchant for exotic cars. His collection includes a Bugatti Veyron, which reaches speeds of 254 mph and carries a price tag of $1.7 million. Tom loves the car so much, he drove it to a Los Angeles screening of "Mission: Impossible III" in May 2006.

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Tom Cruise is a renowned gift giver, and one of his lucky repeat recipients is Dakota Fanning. They co-starred in "War of the Worlds" (and are pictured here at the film's New York City premiere in 2005) and he was so taken with the precocious child star that he put her on his permanent VIP list! Tom reportedly sends her a gift each year and has never missed one of the actress's birthdays since she was 11.

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Only Tom Cruise could take a talk show appearance to discuss his latest film and turn it into one of the most memorably cringeworthy moments in show business history. He went on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" on May 23, 2005, to promote "War of the Worlds" — and ended up jumping on her couch while giddily proclaiming his love for new girlfriend Katie Holmes. "I'm in love! I'm in love!" Tom yelled, throwing his hands in the air. "I can't be cool. I can't be laid-back. It's something that has happened, and I feel I want to celebrate it. I want to celebrate her. She's a very special woman." Her guest's over-the-top display of public affection led Oprah at one point to declare: "The boy is GONE."

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Tom Cruise proposed to Katie Holmes in a manner befitting an international superstar: at the Eiffel Tower, after a candlelit dinner at the swanky Le Jules Verne restaurant on the tower's second floor. He announced the news to the world at a press conference in Paris just hours after popping the question. "Today is a magnificent day for me, I'm engaged to a magnificent woman," Tom said, adding that he chose the locale because "it's Paris, it's a beautiful city, it's very romantic." Keep reading for more about the sizable rock he put on her finger…

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Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes glowed as they arrived in Marseille, France, after she said yes to his proposal at the Eiffel Tower on June 17, 2005. The pair engaged in plenty of giddy PDA, but all eyes were on that bling…

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Katie Holmes' engagement ring from Tom Cruise featured a five-carat oval-shaped diamond surrounded by another six carats' worth of diamonds. The Edwardian-style ring — which was designed by jeweler-to-the-stars Fred Leighton and valued at an estimated $1.5 million — departed from tradition with its rose gold-and-platinum band.

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While many stars hide their efforts to revamp or refresh their looks, Tom Cruise is no ordinary celebrity. The actor enthusiastically showed off his efforts to correct a less-than-perfect smile: braces, which he got in 2002 when he was 40. Despite his massive fortune and mega-sized fame, Tom walked plenty of red carpets — he's seen here at the New York City premiere of "Minority Report" in June 2002 — and smiled with pride.

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Tom Cruise appeared on the "Today" show in June 2005 to promote "War of the Worlds," but he ended up making headlines for an awkward quarrel with host Matt Lauer. Referencing Brooke Shields' recent revelations that she'd taken antidepressants for postpartum depression, Tom railed against prescription drugs and the practice of psychiatry, which he called a "pseudo-science," in the now-infamous interview. "Matt, you're glib," he said at one point, as he defended the anti-psychiatry stance of his religion, Scientology. "You don't even know what Ritalin is…. Here's the problem: You don't know the history of psychiatry. I do." Tom came back on the morning show in 2008 and apologized to Matt: "I learned a lesson," he told the host. "I came across as arrogant. I absolutely could have handled that better."

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Need more proof that Tom Cruise is nothing like us? When he gets married, only an historic Italian castle will do! Tom wed Katie Holmes on Nov. 18, 2006, at Odescalchi Castle in Lake Bracciano, Italy. The sunset ceremony was performed at the 15th-century venue in front of a slew of A-list friends including Jennifer Lopez, Jim Carrey, Brooke Shields, Victoria Beckham and Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith. Famed Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli sang at the over-the-top nuptials and the jacket of Tom's navy blue tux had a label that read: "Giorgio Armani for Tom Cruise."

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A vacation home is a luxury for most people. Tom Cruise took luxury to the next level with his longtime vacation getaway — a jaw-dropping 320-acre ranch in Telluride, Colorado. The ultra-private property, which Tom bought when he was with ex-wife Nicole Kidman and also frequently visited with Katie Holmes and their daughter, Suri Cruise, includes a 10,000-square-foot cedar-and-stone main house with sweeping mountain views, a rec room, library and gym plus a three-bedroom guest lodge. Tom let the property go in 2021 when it sold for the asking price of $39.5 million.

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Next up? A story of a close associate and Tom Cruise's legendary generosity. This one involves his former longtime publicist Pat Kingsley (seen here with him at the New York City "Minority Report" premiere in June 2002). The power PR woman told The Hollywood Reporter that in addition to remembering her daughter's birthday annually, when her daughter got married, Tom gave her a whopper of a gift — and also came to the wedding. "He was so thoughtful," Pat reflected in 2013, eight years after they had parted ways professionally. "She was registered somewhere for the china, and he bought out everything. They've got things they haven't even opened yet, and they've been together 15 years!"

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Tom Cruise fell in love with aviation while filming 1986's "Top Gun" and in 1994, he got his pilot license. Cruise told Wired in a fun 2017 video interview that he's a multi-engine instrument-rated commercial pilot and is able to fly both commercial airplanes and helicopters. Tom (seen here piloting a Boeing B75N1 biplane for a "Mission: Impossible 8" sequence in Cambridgeshire, England, in November 2021) owns multiple aircraft including a Gulfstream jet that cost upwards of $35 million. But one of his favorite toys, according to World War Wings, is a real-life WWII fighter plane — a P-51 Mustang he bought in 2001 and later named "Kiss Me Kate" after his now-ex wife. File under: Nothing like us.

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Tom Cruise is the king of gifting — and no one was on the receiving end of his generosity more than his daughter, Suri Cruise. When she was 6, the cutie made headlines for receiving gifts including a Victorian dollhouse that had running water, electricity, a sun room and media room (and reportedly cost a cool $24,000). Other lavish presents for the tot — pictured here with her dad in New York City in September 2010 — included an iPad, a miniature Mercedes-Benz and a designer wardrobe complete with a fur coat.

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With an estimated annual salary of $50 million, it goes without saying that Tom Cruise's divorce financials were supersized. According to documents filed during their 2012 split, Tom agreed to pay Katie Holmes $400,000 per year in child support for 12 years, until their daughter Suri Cruise turns 18, for a total of $4.8 million. The star (seen here during happier times with Katie and Suri in Pittsburgh in October 2011) also agreed to pay for his daughter's expenses including medical, dental, insurance, education, college and extracurricular activities.

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Aviation-loving Tom Cruise — seen here piloting his helicopter in Hoedspruit, South Africa, after a day of filming "Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part Two" on Feb. 17, 2022 — is no stranger to landing his chopper in other people's yards. He did just that to a family in Warwickshire, England, when he was running late to a business meeting in the summer of 2021. (He was so grateful they said yes, he posed for pictures with the family and gave a free helicopter ride to the children!) Tom tried it again the same summer, but this time he asked for permission to land from "The Late Late Show" host James Corden. James revealed that he and Tom had been texting when they realized both were in the U.K. They started making plans to meet in London when Tom asked James, who was staying in St. John's Wood in central London, "Can I land my heli in your yard?" James sent back four laugh-crying emojis, he said, "because who can land a helicopter in a yard?" Tom wrote back: "Does that mean no?" James replied: "I'll measure it out, but my hunch is you can't land a helicopter in St. John's Wood." Tom fired back: "You'd be surprised where I can land."

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When Tom Cruise has rare time off of work, he makes the most of it. The star reportedly rented this $40 million super-yacht named Triple Seven in the summer of 2021 to enjoy some downtime in the U.K. while filming "Mission: Impossible 7." The 223-foot luxury vessel's amenities include a jacuzzi on the deck and a gym, sun deck and swimming platform. The boat — which can be chartered for more than $550,000 per week and sleeps up to 10 people — also offers guests the use of an inflatable waterslide, jet skis, kayaks and wakeboards. While in the U.K., Tom's other A-list extracurricular activities included attending Wimbledon, the Silverstone Grand Prix and the Euro 2020 soccer finals at Wembley Stadium, where he sat with pal David Beckham.

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When most of us get frustrated at work, we grab a stress ball or vent to a co-worker. When Tom Cruise isn't happy on set, and his angry tirade is captured on tape, he goes viral. In an expletive-laced rant first published by The Sun, Tom laid into "Mission: Impossible" franchise crew members for violating COVID protocols on set. "I don't ever want to see it again. Ever! And if you don't do it, you're fired, and I see you do it again, you're f****** gone," screamed Tom, who also was a producer on the film. "You can tell it to the people who are losing their f****** homes because our industry is shut down. It's not going to put food on their table or pay for their college education. That's what I sleep with every night. … So I'm sorry. I am beyond your apologies. I have told you, and now I want it, and if you don't do it, you're out."

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'Trading Places' host rushed to ICU and intubated after 'Barbie' premiere

by Mark Gray Wonderwall Jul. 14, 2023July 14, 2023

"Trading Places" star Ty Pennington suffered a terrifying health scare that resulted in him being intubated in the intensive care unit.

The hospitalization occurred not long after the TV host attended the red carpet premiere of "Barbie" in Los Angeles.

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On Instagram, Ty said he went "from the red carpet to the ICU," which is why his social media has been quiet, something of an anomaly for the normally-active designer.

"This last week has been interesting! I'm okay now, still recovering," he told his 250,000 followers.

"Sunday I hit the red carpet for @barbiethemovie , monday I flew to Colorado to start filming in Breckinridge and Tuesday morning I woke up at 4am and could barely breathe," he wrote. "Turns out, that sore throat Ive had for the last month was actually an abscess which had grown so large it was closing off my airway. Next thing I know, I was intubated and flown to the ICU in Denver."

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Ty had surgery in the middle of this past week and was released from the ICU on Thursday, July 13.

In his post, the author highlighted the highs and the lows of the week, which showed him on the "Barbie" red carpet in one image. Other images showed him intubated and in a hospital bed. Quite the dichotomy!

His situation is a "great reminder to LISTEN to your body when it's telling you something," he wrote, adding that he's been on "heavy sedatives."

The former "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" host thanked the hospital staffs at St. Anthony's in Lakewood, Colorado, and Summit Health in Frisco, Texas.

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Fans flooded his social media with well wishes, and several other spoke of having similar experiences.

"So glad you're ok! My boss had this and it took a terrible turn. Sore throat turned into abscess. Then turned into sepsis. She was in the hospital for 5-6 months," one person said. Another added, "So grateful you caught it in time. Our brother passed away 6/6/23 from this very thing. Speedy recovery!"

Ty posted both comments on his Instagram Story. He wrote, "Why this can be so dangerous."

Ty's "Battle on the Beach" costar Taniya Nayak expressed her support, as well. "We love you. So happy you are ok! Missed you in Breck but we are so happy you got the care you needed just in time," she penned in his comments section. "We all were (and still are) thinking of you and sending the most positive vibes! Speedy recovery brother."

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Singer turned bestselling author addresses Ozempic use speculation, more news

by Wonderwall.com Editors Wonderwall Jul. 13, 2023July 13, 2023

By Wonderwall.com Editors 2:09pm PDT, Jul 13, 2023

On willpower, Wahlberg and more

For the most part, Jessica Simpson is still an "open book" three years after publishing her bombshell memoir of the same name. She proves as much in a far-reaching profile for Bustle published Thursday, July 6, where the 42-year-old fashion entrepreneur addresses everything from speculation she's used the diabetes drug Ozempic for weight loss to the claim Mark Wahlberg was the unnamed ex who made her "feel like a call girl," according to her 2023 Amazon essay, "Movie Star."

Asked about social media commenters who've claimed she's gotten "too skinny" or was "taking Ozempic" after her latest weight loss, Jessica shrugged off the response. "Oh Lord. I mean, it is not [Ozempic], it's willpower," she said. "I'm like, 'Do people want me to be drinking again?' Because that's when I was heavier. Or they want me to be having another baby? My body can't do it." She added that while she's "too connected" to herself to "let the negativity derail" her at 42, "it doesn't mean that it doesn't hurt."

The former "Newlyweds" star was more guarded about that movie star romance she detailed for Amazon. Asked "if she's heard from [Mark] Wahlberg since the story came out," Jessica reportedly laughed uproariously, then refused to confirm who the "Movie Star" was, saying only, "There's a lot of Catholics out there."

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Cause of death revealed

Robert De Niro's daughter, Drena De Niro, says her 19-year-old son, Leandro De Niro-Rodriguez, died after buying pills laced with fentanyl on Sunday, July 2. Drena and Robert initially announced the teenaged actor's death on Monday on Instagram. "It is with immeasurable shock and and sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved son Leo. We thank you for the outpouring of love and support and ask that we are given privacy at this time to process this inconsolable grief," Drena wrote. Among the many comments was a question from a user that read, "OMG, why? How?" In a reply to the comment, Drena wrote, in part, "Someone sold him fentanyl laced pills that they knew were laced yet still sold them to him." As of Thursday, the New York City Medical Examiner had not yet confirmed the cause of death, according to CBS News. A powerful synthetic opioid that's now also made and sold illegally, fentanyl has been a major contributor to what the National Institute on Drug Abuse brands a "dramatic rise in drug overdose deaths in the United States" in the last decade.

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Conflicted about Kanye

In October 2022, Kanye West's antisemitic tirades got him temporarily barred from Twitter and permanently dropped by multiple brands he'd been working with. At the time, his ex, Kim Kardashian, stayed largely silent on his behavior, though she did condemn hate speech in a post that expressed her solidarity "with the Jewish community." On latest edition of "The Kardashians," however, Kim reveals she was privately struggling to understand how the man she married became such a different person so quickly. She was also deeply conflicted about whether she should have called him out at all, given his role as the father of her children.

"It sucks when someone doesn't see how different they are," Kim says in a confessional in the Hulu show's July 6 episode. "It's really confusing for me. It's so different than the person that I married because that's who I loved and that's who I remember." Speaking to her sister Khloe Kardashian in an emotional scene apparently filmed the day Ye's business partners cut ties with him, Kim says she feels "guilty" that she shared her support for the Jewish community, then "people dropped" Ye. "I'm like, 'Is that my fault that like, I posted that? And did that like, push them, and I should have just kept quiet?' But I'm vocal about everything else, and it's like, I never know what to do," she explains.

"The whole situation is sad, and I don't know how to emotionally manage it," Kim says. "I'm conflicted because I don't ever want to jump in and be a part of a downfall for the father of my kids."

Playboy marriage memoir

In a forthcoming memoir about her life and marriage to the late Playboy mogul Hugh Hefner, Crystal Hefner is set to detail the "dark side" of Playboy's "toxic culture" and the "objectification and misogyny" she endured in her life at the Playboy Mansion, according to excerpts published by the Daily Mail on Thursday, July 6. Due out in January 2024, "Only Say Good Things" reportedly traces Crystal's relationship with Hef from her first Playboy Mansion party at age 21 to their wedding in 2012 and beyond. Sixty years her senior, Hugh is said to have "governed the lives of his girlfriends with strict rules on everything from their looks to curfew," according to the Mail. The former model will reportedly describe how she felt her own identity and "self-worth" erode over the course of her time with Hugh, who died of natural causes at age 91 in 2017.

"My relationship and marriage to Hugh Hefner was a very complicated one," Crystal, now 37, tells the Mail. "It was one where, no matter how I was treated, I always felt like I had to protect him, which is why I have not shared my story until now."

Stars check out so-called 'Twitter killer'

Meta's new "Twitter killer" app, Threads, officially launched on Wednesday, July 5, boasting early famous users like Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, Will Smith, Gordon Ramsay and Oprah Winfrey, according to NBC News. "Well, hello Threads," Shakira wrote in her first post. Gordon, meanwhile, seemingly teased users about the controversial TikTok he posted in 2022 about choosing a cute, live lamb for, well, dinner. "Is this where I find the lamb sauce??" he wrote. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's first post simply read, "Let's do this. Welcome to Threads." He's told multiple outlets about 10 million users signed up in the platform's first seven hours.

The launch comes after an extended online feud between the Meta exec and Twitter CEO, Elon Musk. And with its scrolling posts — each of which is limited to 500 characters, plus photo and video add options — the new platform does work like Twitter in many ways, though its data resembles that of uses' Instagram accounts, since the new platform leans on Instagram for usernames and verifications. Instagram accounts that have been blocked are similarly blocked on Threads, according to NBC. Other stars who've surfaced on Threads so far include most of the Kardashian sisters, Zayn Malik, Karlie Kloss, Liam Payne, Ellie Goulding and the Dalai Lama.

$50M music deal?

Nelly, the singer and rapper whose hits like "Hot in Herre" earned him three Grammys and two Super Bowl Halftime Show performances in the early aughts, has reportedly inked a $50 million deal to share the ownership of his music catalog with HarbourView Equity Partners. The asset management company confirmed its new partnership with Nelly "to purchase select" recordings by the star on Wednesday, July 5, according to Variety. TMZ, meanwhile, reported the deal was worth $50 million and amounts to HarbourView Equity getting ownership of 50 percent of Nelly's "entire catalog," though the company has yet to confirm those numbers publicly as of Thursday. In addition to the No. 1 single, "Hot in Herre," the deal reportedly covers tracks like "Ride Wit Me" and "Dilemma" featuring Kelly Rowland.

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Oscar winner divorced after spouse 'got close' with houseguest, more news

by Mark Gray Wonderwall Jul. 13, 2023July 13, 2023

By Mark Gray 2:00pm PDT, Jul 13, 2023

Another man enters murky picture

Just before his marriage ended, Kevin Costner and his now-estranged wife, Christine Baumgartner, kicked out a houseguest who had "gotten close" with her, claims a new report. However, the man — tech titan Daniel Starr — claims there was nothing romantic going on with the actor's wife. Daniel told TMZ on June 21 that he "absolutely" did not "hook up" with Christine as some have implied. Daniel said he just tries "to be friendly to everybody" and had "a tenant-landlord relationship [with them], nothing else." The Sun reported earlier in the week that Daniel was living in Kevin and Christine's $60,000-plus-a-month beachfront guesthouse in Carpinteria, California, when they told him they wanted him out after a heated exchange. Following the disagreement, the "Yellowstone" star sent several legal letters and emails demanding Daniel leave.

"Daniel was really happy living in the house. It's right on the beach, and he has a 4-year-old son who he wanted to feel settled," a source told the British tabloid. "After he moved in, he became close friends with Chris and Kevin. They'd hang out together with their kids. But Kevin was always away filming, so Chris must have been lonely." Christine supposedly "hung out a lot" with Daniel, the source maintained, noting that she would visit the guesthouse "almost daily." Christine and Daniel eventually had a falling out and Kevin sided with his then-wife, the report claimed. "Daniel thought really highly of Kevin and thought he was an excellent father to his kids. But Kevin hit the roof and sided with his wife," the insider alleged. "Ultimately, he wasn't willing to hear Daniel out."

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Sub reactions

It seems that everyone was glued to their TVs all week as search and rescue teams scoured the Atlantic Ocean for the submersible that went missing on June 18, 2023, during a dive to the Titanic shipwreck site. On June 22, it was sadly announced that wreckage from the sub was found on the ocean floor and the five people aboard perished. The debris field was found about 500 meters from the Titanic's bow. As this underwater drama unfolded, many celebrities reacted. Filmmaker James Cameron told ABC, "I'm struck by the similarity of the Titanic disaster itself, where the captain was repeatedly warned about ice ahead of his ship and yet he steamed at full speed into an ice field on a moonless night and many people died as result." The "Titanic" director added, "And for a very similar tragedy where warnings went unheeded to take place at the same site —with all the diving that's gone on all around the world — I think is astonishing. It's really quite surreal." John Cusack had a different take, tweeting, "All I can think is refugees capsize no one cares — some billionaires on joy rides go missing — it seems like multiple navy's are instantly searching." "The View" host Joy Behar said both the Titanic and Titan missions turned fatal due to "human incompetence and stupidity."

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Detailing his "double life"

This week, "Home Improvement" star Zachery Ty Bryan opened up about his "double life," which came to light after a 2020 arrest for felony strangulation. Back then, the actor was married to one woman but had been carrying on a two-year relationship with another, Johnnie Faye Cartwright. One night, he said Johnnie got upset about his "situation" — the double life he was living — and things got chaotic. "We didn't even really get that physical. We got really loud. We were screaming and because we were in a townhome that had [thin walls], everybody could hear," he told The Hollywood Reporter in a wide-ranging story. "Johnnie was, at the time, just really upset about my situation. At the end of the day, [the police] throw a bunch of counts at you because they ultimately want you to plead to something." Ultimately, the former child star pleaded guilty to menacing and fourth-degree assault. "I could've fought it … but that's more stress and drama. I got two misdemeanors and called it a day," he said, branding it a "learning experience." He added, "I thank God for that. I went through a situation that I'm sure plenty of people across the globe experience with their partners."

Zach, who's still with Johnnie — with whom he has three kids — went on to praise his now ex-wife, with whom he has four kids, and admitted that he's obviously to blame for their marriage ending. "I was just in party freaking mode," he said of that time in his life. "Making movies, traveling, drinking. I wasn't living the way I was raised, you know what I mean? I was not being a faithful husband, and I was not being the best me. I thought I would be able to go out and do whatever I wanted, have fun, come home and be a family man with my kids. That's not how the real world works."

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Divorce settled

Nearly three years after separating, Armie Hammer and Elizabeth Chambers settled their divorce on June 20. The couple had been married for more than a decade when they announced their split in July 2020. The divorce finalization comes just three weeks after the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office confirmed it would not pursue sexual assault charges against the Golden Globe-nominated "Call Me by Your Name" actor stemming from a woman's claim that he assaulted her in 2017. In early 2021, several women alleged that they had affairs with the actor that turned abusive. The allegations against the "Social Network" star — which include claims he fetishized cannibalism — stretch back to 2016, four years before he and Elizabeth pulled the plug.

Bad romance

Model Jessica White dated Nick Cannon for eight years. Now she's saying it was not a good relationship. "I went through an emotionally abusive relationship, and everybody goes through it," she told Page Six in a story published June 20. "I am just the first person in Hollywood to talk about it, and not try to make a pretty picture of it. I don't want to be perfect." Jessica recently slammed the host of "The Masked Singer" on Instagram without naming him, but it was clear who she was referring to. "Definitely wasted 8 years on trash and was insanely loyal to a human who would never in life be the same," she wrote on June 16. Jessica now says she regrets the post, but only because she should have "saved it for the book."

During their long romance, Jessica suffered a miscarriage. She also found out via Instagram that Nick got another woman pregnant while were still together. "I am not ever going back and that's the facts," she said of her past romance with the father of 12. "I am having so much fun without him, and I am better without him, and I don't need all that energy and all that s***. I am done." She added, "I am so tired of talking about Nick — I am done. Please post that… I am so tired of talking about Nick Cannon. I really want to move past this because I don't want the next guy to come in and think that he is competing with that energy, because he isn't. I am over it. I just want to go into the world and have people see me and ask me questions outside of him at this point."

Dunzo

…And just like that, it's over. Avril Lavigne and Tyga have split after about four months of dating, TMZ reported on June 20. According to the webloid, the "Sk8ter Boi" singer and the rapper broke up via mutual decision a few weeks earlier as their romance "just ran its course," TMZ wrote. The music stars were first spotted together in February, the same month news of Avril's split from fiancé Mod Sun broke.

Baby on board

Whitney Cummings has previously spoken about freezing her eggs in 2005 at 32, and her choice has paid off. On June 20, the comedian, now 40, announced that she's expecting her first child. "In these pix I am with child," she captioned an Instagram post debuting her growing belly in a series of photos showing her playing with her dog. "And there's a baby in me too. Human pup coming December. All your [comedy tour] dates in 2023 still happening I just may fall over a couple times."

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Oscar winner resurfaces for first time in three months following mysterious health emergency, more news

by Mark Gray Wonderwall Jul. 13, 2023July 13, 2023

By Mark Gray 2:00pm PDT, Jul 13, 2023

Foxx forever

He's back! For the first time since his mysterious health emergency, Jamie Foxx has been seen in public. The Oscar winner was spotted waving to fans on a boat in the Chicago River on Sunday, July 9. He later tweeted, "Boat life [fox emoji] Celebrating summer with @brownsugarbbn Stay blessed!" The day prior, Jamie also got in some swings at a local Topgolf driving range. A source told TMZ that Jame chatted with friends and family while swinging the club. His swing was reportedly "strong." "He was walking regular, not dragging his leg. His arm movement were definitely good," the source said. "He was just regular Jamie." The actor was hospitalized on April 12 but little is still known about the "medical complication."

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Breaking her silence

Madonna has broken her silence for the first time since her dramatic hospitalization in late June… She also officially postponed her tour until the fall. "Thank you for your positive energy, Prayers and words of healing and encouragement. I have felt your love. I'm on the road to recovery and incredibly grateful for all the blessings in my life," she penned on Instagram. "My first thought when I woke up in the hospital was my children. My second thought was that I did not want to disappointment 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 is my health and getting stronger and I 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. I couldn't be more grateful for your care and support." The message came one day after Madonna was spotted out in New York City. It was her first public outing since she became unresponsive and intubated after a serious bacterial infection.

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Jonah Hill's ex-girlfriend Sarah Brady claims he was "emotionally abusive" over the course of their relationship, and she shared texts to try to prove her point. In one purported conversation with Jonah, the Oscar nominee seemed to tell Sarah that several of her Instagram pictures were inappropriate. After she removed some posts, the actor allegedly told her it was a "good start" but that she didn't "seem to get" his point. He also allegedly told her he was the "best boyfriend on earth." Sarah called Jonah a "misogynist" who "gaslight" and "manipulated" her. "Someone being an emotionally abusive partner doesn't mean they're a terrible person (often stems from their own trauma) and at the same time it doesn't mean it's ok," she said. Jonah hasn't responded.

Dispelling rumors

Hayley Atwell is putting a stop to speculation that she and Tom Cruise are an item. Romance rumors began as the two filmed "Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One." "I would be like, 'Ooh, there's some weird rumors, and it feels base, it feels a little dirty, it feels grubby, it's not what I'm about,'" she told The Independent. "Why are things being assumed or projected onto me about my relationship with my work colleague and boss?" The actress views Tom as an "uncle" figure and noted that the rumors involved "people in my actual life, my personal life, who have to be on the receiving end of that. It becomes invasive."

Nailed it

Drake is defending himself after rapper Lil Yachty criticized his pink manicured nails. "GET OUT MY COMMENTS YOU TOLD ME TO PAINT MY NAILS SO I STOP BITING THEM AND NOW THE WORLD IS BEING HOMOPHOBIC FOR THE 1st TIME SINCE 'RICH FLEX,'" Drake told Yachty, referring to his hit collab with 21 Savage. Yachty then criticized Drake for airing their dirty laundry: "Your not supposed to have these episodes in public, it's fine. They just don't get u bro," he wrote.

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Ozzy Osbourne's bandmates once feared for his life after he didn't show up for a tour date in Nashville. "Ozzy had a heavy cold, so a doctor had given him some Night Nurse. But instead of taking a couple of spoonfuls, he necked the whole bottle," Geezer Butler writes in his new book, "Into the Void: From Birth to Black Sabbath — And Beyond." "When we arrived at the hotel, he was already half asleep. When we got to the venue, we thought Ozzy must have gone there earlier. But there was no sign of him." Soon, the band was calling the Prince of Darkness at his hotel, but there was no answer. The hotel manager also found no sign of him after entering Ozzy's hotel room. The show went on without Ozzy. "We ended up having to report Ozzy missing. We thought he might have been kidnapped. We even thought he might be dead," Geezer wrote. "The police scoured Nashville but couldn't find Ozzy anywhere. They printed off posters and circulated them in bars: HAVE YOU SEEN THIS MAN?" One day later, Ozzy reappeared. "The following day, we were getting on the bus when Ozzy came strolling out of the hotel, looking bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, and said, 'What time's the gig?' It turned out Ozzy had got off the bus, staggered into the first hotel room he could find – fallen on the bed and gone unconscious."

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Country music star shares update after six months with Netflix actor, more news

by Mark Gray Wonderwall Jul. 13, 2023July 13, 2023

By Mark Gray 2:00pm PDT, Jul 13, 2023

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Kelsea Ballerini isn't going to hide her happiness. The country superstar has been dating "Outer Banks" actor Chase Stokes since January, and the two openly speak of their romance, and they're not scared of being photographed together. "The thing that we've decided, and to each their own, is when you're with someone that you feel secure with and that you're proud to be with, why not share it?" the "Heart First" singer said. "He's also a Virgo, we're very similar; we're both Labrador Retrievers in human form. It doesn't take much conversation to be on the same page, which is nice. It's been half a year and it's been great."

Dog drama

A judge has sided with Lady Gaga in a reward-related complaint, saying the person hoping to get a payday was trying to be the hero and the villain at the same time. In February 2021, Gaga's dog walker was shot and her two French bulldogs were kidnapped. The singer offered a $500,000 with no questions asked for the safe return of the pooches. Two days later, Jennifer McBride returned the dogs and said she found them tied to a pole in Los Angeles. Police initially thought the woman was a good samaritan, but they told Gaga to hold off on awarding the money. Then, police determined the woman had a romantic relationship with one of the suspects in the case (Jennifer was arrested and indicted for receiving stolen property.) Once Jennifer never got the money, she filed a lawsuit. A judge, though, says the contract is not enforceable due to Jennifer's "involvement in the theft." According to People magazine, the judge's order said the woman is "not entitled to thereafter benefit from their wrongdoing by seeking to enforce the contract."

Cult classic

"One Tree Hill" alum Bethany Joy Lenz revealed she was in a cult for a decade. "I was in a cult for 10 years," she said on iHeartRadio's "Drama Queens" podcast. "That would be a really valuable experience to write about, and the recovery — 10 years of recovery after that. So there's a lot to tell." Although she didn't specify what cult she was in or what her beliefs were during that span, she hopes to write about her experience in a book. However, she isn't sure if she can. "I think the ADHD has made it really difficult over the years to — I have lots of essays and lots of chapters and things. But to really commit to putting it all together, I would love to write about my experience," she said. Bethany said she's worried about "the pressure of getting it right and everything having to be exactly real and all the people that are involved." She added, "Also, I don't know how much I can say because there are still people and legal things in place that make it more complicated for the timing of that. But I do write. I write all the time."

Sober living

Tom Holland is now 18 months sober after an admitted "alcohol problem." In January 2021, the "Spider-Man" star decided to take a month off of boozing after he'd been "drinking a lot." "All I could think about was having a drink. I was waking up thinking about it. I was checking the clock, 'When's it 12?'" Tom recalled on the On Purpose With Jay Shetty podcast. "And it just really scared me. Wow, maybe I have a little bit of an alcohol thing." After one month of living sober, he tried for another. "Two months go by and I was still really struggling. I felt I couldn't be social. I felt I couldn't go to the pub and have a lime soda. I couldn't go out to dinner. I was really, really struggling. And I started to really worry that maybe I had an alcohol problem," he said. Over time, things were better and Tom planned to have a drink a few months later. He didn't. Without alcohol, he said, "I could sleep better. I could handle problems better. Things that would go wrong on set that would set me off, I could take in my stride. I had such better mental clarity. I felt better. I felt fitter. And I just said to myself, 'Why am I enslaved to this drink? Why am I so obsessed with having this drink?'" His sobriety journey is "the best thing I've ever done," he added.

Book it!

It's happening. Britney Spears' long-anticipated memoir is coming this fall. "The Woman In Me," is set to be released Oct 24. The black-and-white cover of the book, which is already taking pre-orders, features the pop star topless and covering her breasts. Simon & Schuster's Gallery Books, who published the book after a bidding war, described the memoir as "a brave and astonishingly moving story about freedom, fame, motherhood, survival, faith, and hope." Jennifer Bergstrom, Gallery Books Senior Vice President and Publisher, told People magazine, "Britney's compelling testimony in open court shook the world, changed laws, and showed her inspiring strength and bravery. I have no doubt her memoir will have a similar impact — and will be the publishing event of the year. We couldn't be more proud to help her share her story at last."

Faith and family

Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann called off their divorce nasty divorce last week, but their reconciliation wasn't the product of marriage counseling, nor will it be. According to TMZ, the couple is relying on faith and good ole face-to-face conversations to get back on track. "Kim's always believed in a higher power, and Kroy's recently found God himself," TMZ reports. "Now, going to church as a family is becoming a regular thing for them and their kids." In fact, the family was photographed heading to church on July 2.

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Kylie Jenner used a social media filter to make herself look much, much older, and she knew within seconds she didn't like the result. Neither did her fans… although their reasoning differed from hers. "I don't like it," he said of her much older appearance, which showed her with wrinkles and bags under her eyes. "I don't like it at all. No, no, no." Fans were quick to let Kylie know she's different. "You can afford to fix it so you'll be ok," one person commented. Another said, "You have fixed it before, you can do it again!!!" A third added, "Babe you and I both know you will not be aging naturally."

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Oscar winner ordered to pay spouse who filed for divorce $130K a month in child support

by Mark Gray Wonderwall Jul. 13, 2023July 13, 2023

Kevin Costner and his estranged wife are meeting in the middle.

A judge ruled that the "Yellowstone" actor will give his ex, Christine Baumgartner, nearly $130,000 a month in child support — a number much higher than he initially offered, and a number significantly lower than she requested.

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The judge's ruling is tentative and another hearing is on the horizon, but TMZ notes that a decision like this rarely changes.

According to court files, Kevin and Christine will equally split their three children's health care expenses, extracurricular activities and private school tuition. The Oscar winner has also been ordered to give Christine $200,000 for attorney's fees and another $100,000 in forensic costs.

Christine, Kevin's wife of 18 years, initially requested $248,000 per month in child support, but the "Dances With Wolves" actor said he can't "afford" to fork over that kind of dough. After calling the financial request "astounding," Kevin added, "I will earn substantially less in 2023 than I did in 2022. This is because I am no longer under contract for Yellowstone, the principal source of my income last year." He claimed that his ex "understood" that this upcoming year would be "a difficult year financially" because the "Yellowstone" checks are no longer flooding in.

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After Kevin offered to pay $52,000 a month in child support, Christine called the amount "completely inappropriate" and equated it to crumbs — she said there was just no way she could find a home suitable for herself and the kids with that kind of financial backing. The kids, she explained, are accustomed to a lifestyle that simply can't be provided on just $52,000 a month.

The former couple's divorce has gotten acrimonious, as Kevin had to go to court to get Christine to leave their shared $145 million family home, something she allegedly refused to do despite a clause in their prenuptial agreement requiring her to vacate within 30 days of the divorce filing, which occurred on May 1. Christine's lawyers argued that she would leave the home at the end of August as long as Kevin made child support payments.

On July 5, a judge ruled that Christine must leave by the end of July.

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Oscar winner trying to 'force out' Russian oligarch who bought half his wine business from former spouse

by Mark Gray Wonderwall Jul. 13, 2023July 13, 2023

Talk about sour grapes!

Brad Pitt is desperately trying to force out business partner Yuri Shefler, a Russian vodka oligarch, from his celebrated French vineyard. The story also adds another layer to Brad's vitriolic split from Angelina Jolie.

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Before they were married, Brad and Angelina purchased the Château Miraval estate in France. At the time of the purchase, he owned a 60% stake, and she owned a 40% stake. Shortly after, rosé from Miraval was sought after and highly regarded. As part of his wedding present to Angelina in 2014, Brad gifted her 10% of the estate, making them equal 50/50 partners. Reports claim they had an agreement that he'd get first right of refusal if she ever wanted to sell.

When Brad and Angelina split, the Russian oligarch, who owns Stoli, approached the Oscar winner about buying his shares. Brad refused. He was again approached by the vodka scion in 2021, but Brad again declined. Sources close to Brad now claim Yuri "secretly" approached Angelina to get her half after Brad's refusals.

"Then in October 2021, they announce they are Brad's new partner to the world in a trade publication," the source told Page Six. "The entire deal is Angie being vindictive. These guys are bottom feeders."

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According to Brad, Yuri wants to use his celebrity status to be the face of the company. Brad is now trying to force his ex to unravel her deal, as he feels he has "no option but to attempt to oust" his business partner, a source said.

Yuri — who the United States government designated as an oligarch in 2018 — has no plans to let go of his Miraval ownership. In court documents, he took a jab at Brad, too. "Pitt is an actor, not a winemaker. He deals in illusions, not dirt and grapes," the argument said, alleging Brad "visited the vineyards to admire the work of the French laborers who actually made the business."

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Angelina's attorney argues that she had every right to sell her stake. In California court documents, the actress called the "Moneyball" star a "petulant child" when it came to running the winery, claiming he squandered money on swimming pool renovations and a recording studio at Miraval.

He also launched a "xenophobic, untrue smear campaign worthy of Putin himself" against Yuri, Angelina said of her ex.

Still, a Brad ally said he won't give in. "Brad stands by the people who he's done business with and he doesn't give into bullies," said the source.

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Grammy winner demands 'public apology' from NBA star after physical Vegas fiasco

by Mark Gray Wonderwall Jul. 12, 2023August 16, 2023

By Mark Gray 3:00pm PDT, Jul 12, 2023

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Britney Spears' long history in Las Vegas added another chapter, but this is one no one saw coming. On July 5, 2023, the pop star was allegedly slapped by a member of NBA player Victor Wembanyama's security team outside Catch restaurant inside the Aria hotel. Pretty much everyone agrees on that. However, the involved parties and eyewitnesses can't agree on much else, including whether or not Britney was knocked to the ground. Although no charges will be filed, this is still the ultimate he said-she said-he said story.

Then came the video: On July 7, TMZ obtained footage of the incident that supports Britney's version of events. Do you agree?

Find out what happened via the words of Victor, Britney and her husband, Sam Asghari, police and even an eyewitness…

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Nearly a week after the incident, Britney Spears heard some pundit saying she "deserved to be smacked" because security was "doing their job and protecting their client." On July 11, she issued a response. "I've been with the most famous people in the world. NSYNC at one time, girls would, like, literally throw themselves at them. On my way into the place, I was knocked down by, like, three 12-year-olds trying to get my picture. My security, not one time, touched them or even came near them," she said in an Instagram video. "Point being is I didn't appreciate people saying I deserved to be hit because no woman ever deserves to be hit. I simply tapped him on the back. I was backhanded… I did get an apology at my table 30 minutes later, but I have yet to receive a public apology."

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Asked about the incident while at basketball practice, Victor Wembanyama — the No. 1 overall pick for the San Antonio Spurs in 2023 — said, "Something did happen a little bit when I was walking with some security of the [San Antonio Spurs] to some restaurant. We were in the hall. There were a lot of people calling me, obviously. One person was calling me but … I couldn't stop. That person grabbed me from behind. I didn't see what happened because I was walking straight, but that person grabbed me from behind, not on my shoulder. I just know that security pushed her away. I don't know with how much force though, but security pushed her away. I didn't stop to look. I kept walking and enjoyed a nice dinner."

Did he know that person in question was Britney Spears? "Actually I didn't know for a couple hours," he said. "When I came back to the hotel.. I thought it was no big deal… Turns out it was Britney Spears, but I didn't know because I never saw her face. I just kept walking straight."

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In a lengthy Instagram post shared on July 6, Britney Spears wrote, "Traumatic experiences are not new to me and I have had my share fair of them. I was not prepared for what happened to me last night. I recognized an athlete in my hotel lobby as I was heading to dinner. I later went to a restaurant at a different hotel and saw him again. I decided to approach him and congratulate him on his success. It was really loud, so I tapped him on the shoulder to get his attention I am aware of the players statement where he mentions 'I grabbed him from behind' but I simply tapped him on the shoulder. His security then back handed me in the face without looking back, in front of a crowd. Nearly knocking me down and causing my glasses [to] off my face. I get swarmed by people all the time. In fact, that night. I was swarmed by a group of at least 20 fans. My security team didn't hit any of them.

"This story is super embarrassing to share with the world but it's out there already. However, I think it's important to share this story and to urge people in the public eye to set an example and treat all people with respect. Physical violence is happening too much in this world. Often behind closed doors. I stand with all the victims and my heart goes out to all of you!!! I have yet to get a public apology from the player, his security or their organization. I hope they will. I cherish the tremendous support I am receiving at the moment. Thank you to the Las Vegas PD and the detectives for their support.

"I also don't appreciate nor do I think this is a laughing matter. Watching the player smile and laugh was cruel and demoralizing with the situation that took place. I am 5'3 and he's 7'4…"

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Britney Spears' husband, Sam Asghari shared this statement on his Instagram Story on July 6: "I am opposed to violence in any form, especially without justification in the defense of yourself or someone else who is unable to defend themselves," he wrote. "Self-defense can be unavoidable, but the defense of any woman, especially my wife, is not debatable. I consider my reaction subdued considering what occurred, and I hope the man in question learns a lesson and changes his disregard for women."

In a followup post, Sam, who was present when the incident occurred, wrote, "The violent behavior of an out-of-control security guard should not cast a shadow on the accomplishment of a great young man on the rise @wemby. The blame should fall on the coward who did this, the people who hired him without proper vetting, and a systematic culture of disregard for women within sports and entertainment. I can't imagine a scenario where an unarmed female fan showing any kind of excitement or appreciation for a celebrity would cause her to be physically assaulted, much less being hit in the face for tapping someone on the shoulder. The changes needed will have to come from the top, and I look forward to those changes."

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Police made no arrests and issued no citations but told USA Today, "At approximately 11 p.m., LVMPD officers responded to a property in the 3700 block of Las Vegas Boulevard regarding a battery investigation." The statement didn't mention Britney Spears' name. On July 7, police said "no charges will be filed."

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Witness Brian Grajales described the incident in detail to TMZ: "Wemby was walking into ARIA heading to Catch when there was a fan who afterward we found out was Britney Spears was approaching him with a British accent saying, 'Excuse me, sir, excuse me, sir!' She just kept trying to go towards him when eventually he was heading with his entourage into the restaurant, into Catch, that's when Britney infiltrated her way into the circle and that's when one of his bodyguards gave her a backhand slap across the face.

"She was approaching him, like I said, [in] a British accent saying, 'Excuse me, sir, excuse me, sir!' and I guess trying to get his attention for possibly a picture but when they walked right into the Catch restaurant, that's when she leaned in and got her way into this circle and started to put her hand on his back shoulder or his back — he's pretty tall, so towards his back — and that's when the bodyguard just turned around, slapped her face, and knocked off her sunglasses… You saw the hand, but you also heard the slap.

"At that point there was a lot of commotion with people in the way but I don't recall seeing her falling to the ground, but just sort of go the side and hunch over.

"Victor just walked right in and kept going. A couple people stayed behind to check on her. I'm telling you, they didn't know it was Britney, but just to restrain this person from getting any closer. That's when afterwards they tried to sort of walk her out of the restaurant. She screamed while using a British accent, that's what she was using the whole time, 'This is f****** America.'"

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'90s actress reportedly living in budget motel after husband announced split

by Mark Gray Wonderwall Jul. 12, 2023July 12, 2023

As her split with estranged husband, Dean McDermott, plays out, Tori Spelling has been staying in a run-down $100-a-night motel in the Los Angeles area, according to a new report.

Page Six published images of the "Beverly Hills, 90210" alum leaving a roadside lodge over the weekend with children Liam, 16, Stella, 15, Hattie, 11, Finn, 10, and Beau, 6. Tori donned a crop top and low-rise sweatpants.

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Tori's 2023 has been no picnic. Earlier this year she was forced to move out of her rental home due to "extreme" mold. Then, on June 17, Dean announced on Instagram that the couple split after 18 years of marriage. He deleted the post a few hours later.

"It's with great sadness and a very very heavy heart that after 18 years together and 5 amazing children, that @torispelling and I have decided to go our separate ways, and start a new journey of our own," he wrote. But, shortly after, a source told Us Weekly that Dean and Tori weren't getting a divorce.

A source said, "Friends suspect that Dean posted that because he and Tori may have gotten into a big blowout fight last night. He obviously regretted it, so he deleted the post."

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Fast forward to June 21 when a source told People magazine that Dean is completely committed to splitting.

"[Dean] 100% wants to get out of the marriage. He took down the post because Tori didn't want him to keep it up. But he's packing his bags and is 100% serious about it," the source said. At the time, Dean were still living with Tori together, but Dean was looking for an apartment he could afford. "He can't take it anymore. He told her he's done," the source added.

Adding to the confusion, a source close to Tori told People that the split seemed "out of the blue."

"Their friends have seen their ups and downs through the years, but they really did seem to be in a good place," the insider said. "This feels really out of the blue. If this had happened a year ago, it would've been expected because things were terrible between them. Sure, they still had their disagreements and didn't always see eye to eye, but the past six months things had felt good between them."

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All the women Tom Cruise has loved and lost over the years

by Jessica Wedemeyer Wonderwall Jul. 12, 2023July 12, 2023

By Jessica Wedemeyer 5:39am PDT, Jul 12, 2023

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In the years since he split from third wife Katie Holmes, Tom Cruise has done his best to keep his love life out of the spotlight. But sometimes, he can't avoid headlines. Wonderwall.com is taking a look back at all the women the iconic action star — whose newest movie, "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One," opens in theaters on July 12, 2023 — has loved and lost over the years…

In 2016, Tom's first girlfriend, a woman named Diane Cox, opened up to DailyMail.com about her two-year romance with the A-list actor. The duo met at their high school prom in 1979 when he was 18 and she was 17 — and a grade below him. They ended up ditching their dates for each other and dating for more than two years. The high school sweethearts ultimately split when Diane cheated while they were struggling to make a long-distance relationship work after Tom left his native New Jersey for Hollywood. "We didn't talk about marriage but he told me I was the love of his life, the only person he wanted," Diane said years later.

Keep reading for Tom's romance retrospective…

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Tom Cruise's first famous girlfriend? That would be "Little House on the Prairie" star Melissa Gilbert! They briefly dated in the early '80s. "It was when he first moved to Los Angeles and I think I was 16, maybe, or 17. … He was a struggling starving actor and I was working. I actually bought him his first set of dishes," she said during a 2014 appearance on "Watch What Happens Live," adding that Tom was a good kisser but that things between them never went much further than that.

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Actor Curtis Armstrong — who had a small role in "Risky Business" — claimed in his 2017 memoir that Tom Cruise had an "intense affair" with the film's leading lady, Rebecca De Mornay, when they shot the 1983 comedy. At the time, she was involved with a different actor: the late Harry Dean Stanton, who was 36 years Tom's senior. Tom and Rebecca were seen together several times in 1985, though it's unclear how long their "intense affair" actually lasted.

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One and done! During a 2013 appearance on Chelsea Handler's "Chelsea Lately" show, Heather Locklear said she only went out with Tom Cruise once — even though they were photographed together multiple times in the early '80s. They went to a nightclub together after meeting at an audition, she said, but her interest in him cooled when he started dancing: "You know in 'Risky Business' where he does that dance in his underwear and does the split? We were dancing in a club and he went into that," she recalled. "You just kind of stand there and don't know what to do. Do you dance around him? It was weird. So I just sat down." And that was that.

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Tom Cruise and Cher first met at Madonna and Sean Penn's 1985 nuptials. They reconnected at the White House a few months later during an event focused on people with dyslexia. "We didn't go out till way later, but there definitely was a connection there," the singer recalled in 2018. Five years earlier, she gushed that Tom, who's 16 years her junior, was "in the top five" of her all-time greatest lovers. "It was pretty hot and heavy for a little minute," she said. During a 2011 interview with "Entertainment Tonight," the superstar singer said that she loved Tom but that their careers ultimately pulled them apart: "[We broke up] after 'Risky Business' and right before 'The Color of Money.' I couldn't go to Chicago [where he was working] and that was kind of the straw that broke the camel's back," she revealed.

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Tom Cruise briefly romanced musician Patti Scialfa in 1985 — a few years before her relationship with Bruce Springsteen turned romantic following his divorce from his first wife, Julianne Phillips. (Patti and Bruce tied the knot in 1991.)

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In the mid-'80s, Tom Cruise met actress Mimi Rogers, who's seven years his senior, through mutual friends at a dinner party. They tied the knot in 1987 when she was 31 and he was just 24. (Emilio Estevez served as Tom's best man during the super-secret nuptials.) The actor once told Rolling Stone of his first missus, "I care about my wife more than anything in the world. She's my best friend. I just really like being with her, you know? I love her." But it wasn't meant to be: Tom reportedly filed to divorce Mimi in late 1989. "While there have been positive aspects to our marriage, there were some issues which could not be resolved even after working on them for a period of time," they said in a joint statement in early 1990. (It's widely believed, by the way, that Mimi introduced Tom to Scientology.)

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In the wake of his split from Mimi Rogers, Tom Cruise fell hard for Nicole Kidman. They first connected on the 1989 set of the racing drama "Days of Thunder" and tied the knot on Christmas Eve in 1990 following a whirlwind courtship of about a year. A few years later, Tom told Vanity Fair that he felt "instant lust" for the Australian actress. "I thought she was amazingly sexy and stunning. It grew into love and respect," he said.

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Newlyweds Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman shared the screen for the second time in Ron Howard's 1992 Western drama "Far and Away," which performed well at the box office in spite of poor reviews from critics.

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In 1993, Tom Cruise and second wife Nicole Kidman adopted daughter Isabella Jane, who was 2 months old at the time. Two years later, they became a family of four when the "Days of Thunder" co-stars adopted a 2-week-old baby boy: their son Connor.

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Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman shared the screen for the third and final time in 1999's "Eyes Wide Shut." More than two decades later, the Australian actress would tell The New York Times that she and Tom were still "happily married" while shooting the Stanley Kubrick-directed erotic thriller. Still, less than two years later, their marriage of a decade came to an end: Tom filed for divorce in February 2001. "Maybe I don't have the ability to look back and dissect it. Or I'm not willing to," Nicole told the Times in late 2020 of what went wrong.

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Tom Cruise and Penelope Cruise grew close while shooting the 2001 psychological thriller "Vanilla Sky." Their relationship of about three years came to an end in early 2004. Nearly a decade later, Vanity Fair reported that the couple parted ways when the Spanish actress refused to convert to Scientology.

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In 2004 and 2005, Tom Cruise briefly dated Nazanin Boniadi, who later had stints on "General Hospital," "How I Met Your Mother," "Scandal" and "Homeland." According to persistent rumors, the Church of Scientology set up Tom and the Iranian British actress after "auditioning" several young beauties for the part of his real-life love interest. Former Scientologist Leah Remini, who's been extremely critical of the church over the years, claimed in her 2015 memoir that Nazanin "underwent a confidential mission for the church where she thought she was being prepared for a special humanitarian project but ended up with the role of Tom's girlfriend." The "King of Queens" alum also alleged that the church pushed Nazanin to break up with her then-boyfriend for Tom and gave her an expensive makeover to prepare her for her romance with the A-lister. Ultimately, the relationship lasted just three months. (But Tom and the Church of Scientology have denied the allegations about how his relationship with Naz came to be.)

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In 2005, Tom Cruise briefly pursued a pre-fame Sofia Vergara. But things between them never took off reportedly because of their differences regarding religion.

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Tom Cruise first connected with Katie Holmes — who'd spoken openly in interviews about her childhood crush on him — in April 2005 when, according to the rumor mill, they met to discuss a potential role for her in 2006's "Mission: Impossible III." Just weeks later, they made their red carpet debut as a couple at an event in Rome. The following month, Tom made headlines for jumping on a sofa while gushing over Katie during an interview with Oprah Winfrey on her eponymous talk show. Things only moved faster from there…

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In June 2005 — just two months after they met — Tom Cruise proposed to Katie Holmes at the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Then in April 2006 — less than a year after they first connected — the "Dawson's Creek" alum gave birth to their daughter, Suri Cruise.

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Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes tied the knot at the Odescalchi Castle in Lake Bracciano, Italy, on Nov. 18, 2006. Less than six years later on June 29, 2012, she quietly filed for divorce amid whispers that their differences over Scientology were to blame.

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In the summer of 2012, several dubious tabloid reports attempted to link Tom Cruise to fellow devout Scientologist Yolanda Pecoraro, who reportedly met the A-list actor for the first time in 2004. According to the rumor mill, he was interested in her at the time, though nothing ever came of the attraction. Nothing ever came of the talk in 2012 either! Despite the rumors that the Church of Scientology wanted to set up Tom with Yolanda in the wake of his split from Katie Holmes, they were never seen together in public. She ultimately married a different famous Scientologist: "Malcolm in the Middle" actor Chris Masterson. (They're pictured together in 2015.)

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In late 2012, Tom Cruise got tongues wagging when he was seen spending time with Jennifer Akerman — the younger sister of his "Rock of Ages" co-star Malin Akerman — at a nightclub in Stockholm following the Swedish premiere of "Jack Reacher." But the actor's rep called the romance rumors "completely ridiculous" and insisted to E! News that the blonde beauty had a serious boyfriend at the time. Just a few weeks later, Tom shut down another set of false romance rumors when he was linked to Cynthia Jorge — then-manager of New York City's Beauty & Essex — after they were seen dancing together at a different NYC hotspot. A source told People magazine "it was nothing but a casual night out" while a New York Post source insisted the pair were "just friends."

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The rumor mill worked overtime to connect Tom Cruise to former Bond girl Olga Kurylenko after they co-starred in the 2013 sci-fi love story "Oblivion" … even though she was dating Danny Huston at the time. There's no evidence they were ever anything other than colleagues.

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Tom Cruise sparked romance rumors with fellow Scientologist Laura Prepon when they were seen dining together in Los Angeles in late 2013. Then in April 2014, Page Six reported that the duo had been "secretly dating" for months. But reps for both the action star and the "That '70s Show" alum insisted the rumors were "not true" and that the pair were just friends. (Laura eventually married a different actor: Ben Foster. She's since walked away from the church.)

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In May 2017, the rumor mill erupted with buzz that Tom Cruise was dating "Mission: Impossible – Fallout" co-star Vanessa Kirby after they were photographed sharing an on-set smooch. (Previous tabloid reports alleged he'd fallen for her … and that he thought she was "perfect to be his next wife.") The following year, Vanessa called the rumors "disconcerting" — especially because she was in the midst of a long-term relationship with actor Callum Turner at the time.

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In late 2020, The Sun reported that Tom Cruise and "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One" co-star Hayley Atwell were secretly dating after growing close on set. The following day, a People magazine source threw cold water on the British tabloid's report, insisting that the romance rumors were "not true at all." Yet the rumors persisted, although there was a spattering of reports in the summer of 2021 claiming the action star and the British beauty had gone their separate ways.

The co-stars were all smiles while attending Wimbledon together in 2021. Though fresh reports claimed they rekindled their romance in early 2022, The Sun published a story in June 2022 citing sources who said it was over again. "They get on really well, and have fantastic chemistry, which is why they decided to quietly give the relationship another try earlier this year. But what was working behind closed doors didn't work out so well when it was made public, and the fanfare around them as a couple exploded again," a source told the British tabloid. "They have now decided they are better as friends."

In July 2023, Hayley shot down the reports herself, telling the Independent the "weird [romance] rumors" felt "dirty" and "grubby" and that she views Tom and "M:I" franchise director Chris McQuarrie as "sort of two uncles," not love interests.

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In May 2023, Tom Cruise once again got the rumor mill churning… this time with speculation that he'd fallen for a global pop star after he was seen chatting with Shakira at the 2023 Miami Formula One Grand Prix in Florida that month. Though they certainly looked comfortable together, TMZ reported that Shakira and Tom were not romantically involved and were at the F1 race because they'd both been invited by a mutual friend, driver Lewis Hamilton.

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Pop music legend was bedridden after multi-day ICU stay and reported intubation, more news ICYMI

by Mark Gray Wonderwall Jul. 11, 2023July 11, 2023

By Mark Gray 6:30pm PDT, Jul 11, 2023

Health crisis

Madonna was found unresponsive over the weekend of JUne 24 and subsequently rushed to a New York City hospital. According to Page Six, she was reportedly intubated "for at least one night before having the tube removed." Even after the pop star was alert, responding and no longer in the ICU, her massive 84-date global tour was postponed. In a June 28 Instagram statement, Madonna's manager, Guy Oseary, confirmed the hospitalization. "On Saturday June 24, Madonna developed a serious bacterial infection which lead to a several day stay in the ICU," he said in an Instagram post. "Her health is improving however she is still under medical care. A full recovery is expected." Her impacted tour dates will be rescheduled.

According to reports, she was "strenuously rehearsing" for the tour in the weeks leading to the medical emergency. TMZ said she battled a low-grade fever for a month and "mostly ignored her symptoms and never got checked out by a doctor because she was laser focused on rehearsing for her upcoming tour."

On July 9, Madonna was seen walking in her Upper East Side neighborhood with a friend, though as Page Six reported, she appeared to lean heavily against a lamppost as she waited to cross the street. Though she had no trouble walking, Page Six added, she did seem to be taking her time. A TikTok user posted video confirming the Material Girl is on the mend.

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Tragic conclusion

Julian Sands — a British actor known for roles in "Leaving Las Vegas," "Dexter," and "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" — went missing in January after going on a hike. The case had a sad, but expected conclusion this week. Human remains found in the mountainous area where the actor was last seen were confirmed to be his. Julian went hiking in the Mt. Baldy area of Southern California during a snow storm on Jan. 13, but he never returned to his car and didn't return from the hike. Severe weather had hampered the search efforts at the time of his disappearance in January — his snow-covered car was found in California's San Gabriel Mountains a few days after his last contact. According to Entertainment Tonight, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department reported that the remains were found by hikers at Mt. Baldy.

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Pals with a murderer

Hot take! Rosie O'Donnell is arguing for infamous imprisoned murderers Lyle and Erik Menéndez to be released from prison immediately. The men were convicted of murdering their parents, José and Mary Louise Menéndez, in 1989. They never denied the slaying, but argued they did so out of self defense following years of sexual abuse, largely at the hands of their father. In a TikTok video, Rosie said she's been in contact with Lyle for a while, and the two have grown "very close." The former daytime talk show host said the men have more than served their time. After watching the "Menéndez & Menudo: Boys Betrayed" documentary, in which former boy bander Roy Rosselló claims Jose molested him, Rosie connected with Lyle. "So, we believe them now because of Roy from Menudo? Do we believe now because of the letter Erik sent his cousin eight months before the murder?" she asked. "It's time. I believe them." She added, "They were horribly abused by their parents, they did the unthinkable, which had been done to them day after day after day, and they paid the price for that. Free the Menéndez brothers."

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Wheeling and dealing part 1

The "Wheel of Fortune" puzzle has been solved: Ryan Seacrest will be the next host of the game show, beating out Vanna White and Maggie Sajak. The "American Idol" figurehead will take over for longtime host Pat Sajack on September 2024. "I'm truly humbled to be stepping into the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak. I can say, along with the rest of America, that it's been a privilege and pure joy to watch Pat and Vanna on our television screens for an unprecedented 40 years, making us smile every night and feel right at home with them," Ryan said in a statement on June 27. "Pat, I love the way you've always celebrated the contestants and made viewers at home feel at ease. I look forward to learning everything I can from you during this transition." He added, "Many people probably don't know this but one of my first jobs was hosting a little game show called Click for Merv Griffin 25 years ago so this is truly a full circle moment for me and I'm grateful to Sony for the opportunity. I can't wait to continue the tradition of spinning the wheel and working alongside the great Vanna White."

Wheeling and dealing part 2

Vanna White is drawing a line in the sand and has asked for a huge pay increase. TMZ reports that she wants half of what Pat makes, which is believed to be about $15 million a year. Vanna is arguing that she and Pat are introduced as equals on the show and she wants to be paid as such. Stunningly, TMZ said the hostess has a salary of about $3 million a year, and it's remained that way for 18 years. She's never received a pay increase in nearly two decades. "After 41 years as a model employee and more the face of that show than him [Pat], asking for 50% of what he makes seems like a no-brainer," a source said. "Wheel" producers may not see it that way, as negotiations are said to be "very difficult." Vanna doesn't want to leave the show, but she will consider it if she doesn't get what she believes is "a minimum of what is fair." In asking to right the pay discrepancy, a source said Vanna "feels like it's a statement for all women." Vanna has put "Wheel" showrunners in a bad spot, as they want some continuity after Ryan Seacrest takes over for Pat Sajak.

Rehab stint

Pete Davison has checked into rehab for borderline personality disorder and PTSD — a move that comes just a few weeks after leaving a vitriolic message for a PETA executive and being charged in a Los Angeles car crash. "Anyone who knows Pete knows that he will always step up and get help when he knows he needs it," a source told Page Six on June 28. "He has a lot of people in his corner who love him and support him, and are proud of him." The source insisted that the "Saturday Night Live" funnyman is "taking a well deserved break so he can focus on himself and learn to better deal with his PTSD issues." The comedian is reportedly being treated at the same Pennsylvania facility where pal John Mulaney for addiction issues. "Pete regularly goes to rehab for 'tune ups' and to take a mental break, so that's what's happening," a close pal said. Pete's girlfriend, Chase Sui Wonders, is said to be standing by him as he works on his issues.

What's in the bag?

Ashes, ashes, we all fall down. At London's Hyde Park on June 25, Pink stopped singing mid-show when a concertgoer threw a baggie full of light-colored powder onstage. It was apparently the cremated remains of the person's mother. Video footage on social media shows Pink crouching down on the floor by the baggie. Looking bewildered, she picked it up, barely holding one corner, and asked the person in the crowd, "Is this your mom?" It's unclear from the footage why the singer was clued in about the specific contents of the bag, but she seemed to be told that it was, indeed, the person's mom's ashes. Walking slowly toward the edge of the stage, Pink then bent down again and put the baggie behind a speaker. "I don't know how I feel about this," she said into the mic before catching back up to the song's lyrics –and moving toward the other side of the stage.

Growing family

Chrissy Teigen stunned her Instagram followers on June 28, after revealing that she and her husband, John Legend, welcomed a fourth child via a surrogate. The baby boy, named Wren Alexander Stephens, was born just five months after the couple welcomed daughter Esti. "For as long as I can remember, I've always wanted four children," the model said in a lengthy Instagram post, revealing she and John pursued surrogacy as an option in 2021. They eventually found their "perfect match" in a woman named Alexandra, who Chrissy called the "most incredible, loving, compassionate surrogate we could ever imagine." The boy's middle name is a sweet nod to Alexandra. Wren was secretly born just before midnight on June 19.

Ring thing

Former Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger and her rugby-player beau Thom Evans shared their engagement news on Instagram on June 27. "I said yes," she captioned a series of photos from the beach-side proposal. The couple — who have been together for three years — met on the set of "The X Factor: Celebrity" in 2019 where she served as a judge and he competed.

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Adam Rich — the former child star who's best known as Nicholas Bradford, the youngest son on the '70s and '80s ABC show "Eight Is Enough" — passed away at his home at 54 on Jan. 7. More than five months later, on June 25, the Los Angeles County Medical-Examiner Coroner's office confirmed that an autopsy determined the actor died from the effects of fentanyl and that his death was accidental.

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Music star's famous mother robbed of more than $1 million at home, more stars who've been burglarized

by Mark Gray Wonderwall Jul. 11, 2023July 11, 2023

By Mark Gray 5:30pm PDT, Jul 11, 2023

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Welcome to Hollywood, which seems to be ground zero for thieves these days as singers, actors and reality TV stars have all fallen victim to robbers in recent years. Join us as we take a look at some of the stars who've been burglarized…

Police are on the hunt for thieves who broke into the Los Angeles-area estate of Tina Knowles — the fashion designer mother of Beyonce and Solange — and made off with more than $1 million in money and valuables. TMZ reported on July 9, 2023, that four days earlier, someone from Tina's camp stopped by her home while Tina was out of town and discovered that an entire safe containing cash and jewelry was missing. TMZ further reported that it's unclear how the thieves got inside and removed the safe but that police are reviewing video footage and have launched an investigation as they hunt for answers.

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JoJo Siwa was victim of a "terrifying" early morning break-in at her Los Angeles home on May 15, 2023, and the crooks are still on the loose. The former "Dance Moms" star told her social media followers that the burglary occurred around 2:40 a.m. but that no one was home at the time and her dogs were not hurt, TMZ reported. Police believe two suspects entered the house via an open door. While sharing security footage on social media, JoJo said the masked thieves were armed when they entered, but police have not confirmed that weapons were involved. It's not known what the suspects took from the YouTube star's mansion. Security footage of the burglary "makes me sick to watch," JoJo said.

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Drake's Los Angeles was mansion was broken into on Jan. 26, 2023, and the culprit escaped unscathed… until he was found hours later and arrested. TMZ said the rapper's security alerted police to the residence after a man was seen leaving with some of Drake's property in his arms. The crook initially eluded cops, but he was spotted in the area a few hours later still carrying Drake's property. Drake was not home at the time of the burglary. Drake has dealt with break-ins before. A man was arrested at the same residence for misdemeanor trespassing in July 2022. In that incident, the 23-year-old suspect claimed Drake was his father.

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Zoey Deutch fell victim to a burglary in a big way in October 2022. TMZ reported that while the actress was away from her Los Angeles home for just a few hours, seemingly running errands, thieves were robbing her house: Sources told the webloid the "Set It Up" actress — who's the daughter of "Back to the Future" star Lea Thompson and director Howard Deutch — returned to find her door smashed in, her residence in disarray and $300,000 in cash and jewelry missing.

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Arsenio Hall was the target of two break-ins in 2022 — and making things even scarier, he was home when the criminals tried to get in! On Sept. 20, TMZ reported that days earlier, according to LAPD sources, the "Coming to America" star and former talk show host went downstairs to investigate after hearing a loud noise and found that someone had broken the glass on a sliding door in an attempt to gain entry but quickly left. A month earlier, two people broke a window then entered the home but got spooked and left when they realized he was there. According to TMZ, cops are looking at surveillance video from Arsenio's house and his neighborhood to try to ID the suspects and figure out if he's being targeted.

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On July 27, 2022, Mariah Carey was vacationing in Italy and the Hamptons when her $5.65 million Atlanta mansion was burglarized. Nearly a month later, three men were arrested in Miami and charged with the crime. TMZ reported that the suspects are responsible for a string of armed robberies, home invasions and burglaries in the Atlanta area (one victim was even shot during an incident). After the arrest, a source told TMZ that Mariah was "so grateful for the detectives who arrived on the scene immediately." But this wasn't the first time Mariah has been victimized…

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Take two. In October 2019, thieves broke into Mariah Carey's Los Angeles mansion and made off with $50,000 in goods including pricey purses and sunglasses. The home was reportedly hit at around 3 a.m. while the singer was out of town. TMZ reported that the crooks likely got in through a window or door on an upper floor as a ladder was found in the backyard. Mariah did have a security system and the silent alarm was tripped, but her security team didn't discover the break-in for about four hours.

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In October 2021, the Los Angeles mansion of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Dorit Kemsley was broken into… while she was home alone with her two children! She was held at gunpoint while her kids were asleep close by. "I begged them, I begged for my life, and begged for their life," she told "Extra" of her interactions with the robbers. "I don't care about any of it, take it all. You can have it all. Please, I'm a mother of babies. Please, they need me. Please don't hurt me." Thankfully, Doris and her children were not harmed during the home invasion. The robbers, however, took off with more than $1 million in valuables.

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Bella Thorne was the victim of a home robbery over Labor Day Weekend in 2018, TMZ reported. Burglars reportedly stole more than $150,000 worth of items including jewelry and vintage clothing, which they transported in her designer luggage. Surveillance footage was used to identify the thieves.

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It was a tough (jagged little) pill to swallow for Alanis Morissette: In February 2017, her Los Angeles-area home was broken into — and the crooks got away with a whopping $2 million in jewelry. The singer, who'd posted images of her jewelry on social media before the burglary, was not home at the time of the heist.

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Thieves broke into Hilary Duff's Beverly Hills home in July 2017 while the "Younger" star was out of town on vacation with her 5-year-old son, Luca Comrie, in Canada. "Someone broke through a door, rooted around and discovered Hilary's stash. The alarm never went off," TMZ reported, adding that its sources said the thief got away with jewelry worth "hundreds of thousands of dollars." Hilary had been posting photos and videos from her trip on social media, which TMZ speculates could have made her home an easy target for criminals.

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Which "Pretty Little Liars" star was the victim of an at-home robbery? Lucy Hale! In January 2018, her home was burglarized and $15,000 worth of purses and jewelry was stolen. "Thanks for all the kind words about my house," she tweeted after news of the robbery broke. "Luckily no one was hurt… Sad to lose some sentimental items, but thankful to be safe."

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In October 2016, Kim Kardashian was held at gunpoint and robbed of $10 million worth of jewelry — including her $4 million engagement ring from then-husband Kanye West — at the No Name Hotel in Paris during Fashion Week. That evening, Kim, who'd decided to stay in, was alone in her hotel room while the family's bodyguard left to watch over sisters Kourtney Kardashian and Kendall Jenner when they went out. Before stealing Kim's jewelry — which also included two diamond Cartier bracelets, a diamond and gold Jacob necklace, a gold Rolex watch and diamond Lorraine Schwartz earrings — the burglars tied her hands and feet and put tape over her mouth and legs. French police had arrested 17 people in connection with the harrowing robbery by January 2017.

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Kim Kardashian isn't the only member of her family who's been targeted by thieves. In October 2009, Kourtney Kardashian's Calabasas townhome was ransacked with burglars making off with a $30,000 Cartier watch, a Rolex and diamond jewelry that all totaled approximately $108,000. Little sis Kendall Jenner was also a burglary victim…

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Kendall Jenner was robbed of about $200,000 in March 2017. The model had been at her Los Angeles home most of the day but when she stepped out, the thieves struck. When she returned and went to her bedroom, she realized that her jewelry box had been stolen. There was reportedly no sign of forced entry — initial lw enforcement speculation pointed to an inside job.

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Kate Moss is also a burglary victim. In May 2010, the British supermodel's London home was ransacked by thieves who took $115,000 worth of art including a portrait of Kate by street artist Banksy.

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We're all familiar with the infamous "Bling Ring" that wreaked havoc on celebrity homes, right? From 2008 to 2009, a group of five teens and one 27-year-old ransacked the multimillion dollar homes of several stars… including heiress and DJ Paris Hilton. Paris reportedly left a key under a mat and left her door unlocked, which allowed the group access to her house. They ended up visiting five times and stole more than $2 million in clothing, jewelry and money.

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Another "Bling Ring" victim? Lindsay Lohan, whose Hollywood Hills home was targeted by the group in August 2009. They reportedly made away with $130,000 in jewelry and clothing.

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In February 2017, Nicki Minaj's Los Angeles mansion was burglarized — thieves got away with about $200,000 worth of jewelry and other valuables. It's unclear if they were inspired by Nicki's Instagram posts showing off her rings, bracelets and necklaces, but this particular robbery got personal. "The suspect or suspects knocked over and flipped furniture and items all over the house … almost as if they were frantically looking for something," TMZ reported at the time. "They vandalized certain items in the house … destroyed picture frames, perfume bottles, furniture … and even cut up Nicki's clothing."

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Rachel Bilson's home was burglarized in October 2017. The actress had reportedly left her place around 10 a.m. only to return four hours later to find it ransacked. It was believed that thieves got away with about $50,000 in expensive shoes and designer handbags. Of course, this wasn't the only time the star of "The O.C." was robbed: Back in May 2009, the notorious "Bling Ring" broke into her home five times.

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Jason Derulo was out of town when a maid discovered something was amiss in his Los Angeles residence in September 2017. TMZ reported that "multiple people forced their way into Derulo's home, possibly breaking a door and window." Burglars discovered and stole $300,000 in cash and jewelry. Police believe it could have been an inside job since only one specific room was targeted.

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David Spade joined the non-exclusive burglary victim club in June 2017 when crooks busted into his house and took off with a safe that contained about $80,000 in cash and jewelry, including a wedding band that belonged to the comedian's mom.

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Michael B. Jordan was on the losing end of a burglary in May 2017 after someone smashed a window in his Los Angeles home and took off with cash and jewelry. The actor wasn't there at the time. Unlike some other celebrity burglaries, it's suspected that this one was a random job and Michael wasn't targeted.

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In October 2012, Julianne Moore's New York City home was broken into. Thieves stole 10 pieces of jewelry worth approximately $127,000, the New York Post reported, including a $33,000 Cartier platinum and diamond tennis bracelet and four Cartier watches worth $77,800.

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"Shameless" star Emmy Rossum had a terrible March 2017: The actress's Los Angeles home was burglarized while she was out of town. Crooks zeroed in on two safes in her home. Unfortunately for Emmy, she left the safe codes out in plain view, so the burglars didn't even have to struggle to get the goods inside. TMZ reported that $150,000 in antique jewelry was missing. A housekeeper was the first to notice a crime had taken place.

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Count Jaime Pressly as a victim of a burglary. Jamie told authorities someone broke into her Los Angeles home in March 2017. She was in town but out to dinner when the break-in occurred. The thieves got in by smashing a window and took a safe that contained about $30,000 in jewelry, TMZ reported. Also in the safe: a .38 caliber revolver.

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In May 2017, Scott Disick was away at a highly publicized birthday party in Las Vegas when someone violated his Los Angeles home. Media outlets suspected the robbery was an inside job because the crook knew he would be out of state and seemed to know where the security cameras were located, so they were able to get in and out undetected.

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Patti Stanger was the victim of a major burglary while staying at the Luxe Sunset Boulevard hotel in May 2017. TMZ reported that thieves stole more than $300,000 in clothes, jewelry and purses from the "Millionaire Matchmaker" star after breaking the lock and entering her hotel room.

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A$AP Rocky's burglary was a scary one. According to multiple media accounts, in May 2017, a woman — supposedly his sister — was approached by three armed men outside the rapper's home in Los Angeles's Beverly Grove area and was forced to let the criminals inside. They tried to get her to open a safe but after she wasn't able to, they left with it. They later abandoned it on a nearby sidewalk when they couldn't get it into their getaway car. Despite that setback, the crooks still got away with $1.5 million in loot.

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Romance novel cover model Fabio fell victim to a burglary in March 2017. Crooks got away with $200,000 in valuables. He told KCBS that his 200-pound safe was stolen. It was filled with his $127,000 gold coin collection and an $80,000 watch collection. The safe was later recovered but had been emptied out. He blamed California Governor Jerry Brown for the burglary as the governor had championed the passing of Prop 57, which made thousands of non-violent-crime felons eligible for parole.

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"Dog Whisperer" star Cesar Millan got bit by the burglary bug in January 2017. Thieves entered his home in Los Angeles's Studio City neighborhood through an unlocked bathroom window and made off with hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of jewelry, reports revealed. Surveillance cameras caught the crooks in the act.

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"Basketball Wives: LA" star Laura Govan came home from a vacation in May 2017 to find her home rummaged through and ransacked. TMZ reported that the kitchen window "was smashed" and that "items were thrown all over the house." Crooks got away with a pretty massive haul: Nearly $100,000 in cash and $615,000 in jewelry including a Rolex watch worth $50,000. She had a security system but it unfortunately wasn't turned on.

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Singer reveals he spent 100 days in rehab, is now now six months sober and grateful to have 'a grip' on his life

by Mark Gray Wonderwall Jul. 11, 2023

Liam Payne is opening up about his social media disappearance, revealing that he was in rehab for more than three months.

"Sorry for [being] MIA. You guys know there's a few reasons why I did that and I just needed to take a little bit of time out for myself," he said in a new YouTube video titled "I'm Back."

"I kind of became somebody who I didn't recognize and I'm sure you didn't either."

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The One Directioner said he needed to "get well," so he checked into a rehab center in Louisiana.

"I was in bad shape up to that point. I was really happy more than anything when I arrived to kind of put a stopper on life and work. I didn't have my phone for nearly 100 days," he stated. "I didn't connect to the outside world at all and it was kind of prepping me for that moment. Upon leaving was actually the hardest point was turning the phone back on … because it was a little bit scary."

Now out of rehab, the singer said he's discovering this new version of himself.

In the lengthy video, Liam thanked his son, Bear, and his ex Cheryl Cole for "giving me a little bit of freedom to go and get well in that moment, because I had to."

"There's no point in trying to be a dad when you've got nothing to teach," he continued. "I don't think up until this point I had much to say to him other than just loving him very deeply."

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With the lengthy rehab stay behind him, Liam has "more of a grip" on his life. He's also six months sober.

"After I got back out, the process had worked for me to a certain extent, but also there were little bits left that I kind of had to deal with myself," he said.

The singer was also sure to thank his former One Direction bandmates – Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik – who "really stood by [him] when [he] really needed them most."

"They kind of came to the rescue," Liam said.

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Oscar winner who's a former child star reveals she 'almost died' after overdose led to stroke and six-week coma, more news

by Wonderwall.com Editors Wonderwall Jul. 10, 2023July 10, 2023

By Wonderwall.com Editors 1:44pm PDT, Jul 10, 2023

Overdose, coma and stroke revelations

Tatum O'Neal is lucky to be alive — and working hard to stay sober — after a drug overdose nearly killed her in 2020. "I almost died," Tatum, 59, reveals in a new interview published by People on Wednesday, July 5. According to the Oscar winner and her son, Kevin McEnroe, Tatum had been prescribed medications for neck pain, back pain and rheumatoid arthritis prior to the May 2020 overdose. When a friend found her unconscious in her home, she'd overdosed on those meds, along with morphine and opiates. The incident triggered a severe stroke and left her in a coma for six weeks. Once she finally regained consciousness, damage to her brain left her with aphasia, which the Mayo Clinic defines as a disorder that impacts the ability to communicate. "She also had a cardiac arrest and a number of seizures," says Kevin, whose dad is Tatum's ex, the tennis icon John McEnroe. "There were times we didn't think she was going to survive," he recalls, adding that "she had become very isolated" by that point in the Covid pandemic. Because of the aphasia, she "didn't know where she was" when she came out of the coma and "she couldn't say, 'I'm scared.'" She also couldn't see her kids because of Covid safety restrictions during the height of the pandemic.

Since then, Tatum has made impressive progress with both her physical recovery and her sobriety. "I was an addict my whole life," she says, "pretty much on and off, for the past 30 to 40 years." The former child star is now in daily therapy, attending 12-step meetings and continuing to work on recovering her language skills. "Every day I am trying," she says. "I want to be with my beautiful three kids."

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Rumor fix

"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" stars and real-life spouses Kaitlin Olson and Rob McElhenney are addressing rumors Rob cheated — in terms as hilariously sarcastic terms as their show. On Monday, July 3, Kaitlin shared a Perez Hilton post referencing the Instagram gossip account DeauxMoi's claim she and Rob had "quietly separated after he cheated on her" during a recent visit to Wales.

Flipping the script, Kaitlin wrote: "It was me who had the affair. But it was not with someone from Wales. It was with a whale." She continued: "I've always loved whales. They're the bosses of the ocean and I'm attracted to power. We ask for privacy as we navigate this difficult time." Retweeting Kaitlin's post, Rob chimed in, writing: "Sad to admit that the rumor is true. However some of the details are …. Incorrect." Rob and Kaitlin said "I do" in 2008 after meeting on the set of "It's Always Sunny." As for the Wales detail, Rob and Ryan Reynolds purchased Wrexham, the historic soccer club in North Wales, in 2020 for $2.5 million.

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Bringing the 'Kenergy'

Director Greta Gerwig recently told Rolling Stone that when she was casting "Barbie," Ryan Gosling was the only Ken she ever imagined as Margot Robbie's leading man. And while her choice initially led to some skepticism on social media, the response to the comedy's latest trailer suggests most fans are feeling Ryan's "Kenergy." The new clip (via the Daily Mail) sees Ken recovering from a surfing injury. "Shredding waves is much more dangerous than people realize," Ken says after being told nothing's broken. Barbie, standing beside him, responds, "You're very brave Ken," earning a puppy dog eyes-look from Ken, who then hilariously reveals what he actually does for a living. "You know surfing isn't even my job, and it is not lifeguard, which is a common misconception," Ken says to the other dolls' surprise. "Actually, my job, it's just 'beach.'" After being assured he's awesome at his beach gig, Ken asks Barbie if he can come to to her house later. "Sure," she says. "I don't have anything planned tonight, just a big giant blow out party with all the Barbies, and planned choreography and a bespoke song. You should stop by!" After the clip surfaced on Twitter this week, fans began predicting Ryan's Ken would "steal the show," with one person swooning over the "little smile" he flashes when Barbie tells him "he's good at beach," and others gushing that they "have to see" the flick despite never having played with Barbies.

In a Rolling Stone interview published Monday, July 3, Greta admits Ken "was only ever Ryan Gosling" to her, "and it was a long journey." Later, she adds, "Who else could do this? It's some combination of Marlon Brando meets Gene Wilder meets John Barrymore meets John Travolta." "Barbie" hits theaters July 21.

Bruce's fault?

Paul McCartney says fans today have unrealistic expectations about how long a concert should last — and he blames the trend on Bruce Springsteen's habit of rocking out onstage for hours. Speaking to Conan O'Brien on a recent edition of the former late-night star's "Needs a Friend" podcast, Paul, 81, harkened back to the Beatles' golden age of the '60s, when a concert bill featured "a lot of people because nobody [played] long" for their set. "These days, pretty much there's the main act and there might be a warm-up act," he said, according to The Independent. "Now, people will do three or four hours. I blame Bruce Springsteen – I've told him so, I said, 'It's your fault,'" the singer continued. "You can't now do an hour. We used to do a half hour. That was The Beatles' thing – half an hour, and we got paid for it. That was it. A Beatles show, we were on and off like that. It didn't seem strange."

Paul's comments about Bruce come after his allegation his former bandmate John Lennon broke up the Beatles. "I didn't instigate the split. That was our Johnny," he told the BBC in 2021. "I am not the person who instigated the split. Oh no, no, no. John walked into a room one day and said I am leaving the Beatles. And he said, 'It's quite thrilling, it's rather like a divorce.' And then we were left to pick up the pieces."

Booze brand defense

After facing criticism for releasing a cocktail brand, Delola, despite her rep as a teetotaler and her marriage to recovering alcoholic Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez defended herself on Instagram this week. "You know what, I know that a lot of people have been talking about, 'Oh, she doesn't even drink, what's she doing with a cocktail out?' And to tell you the truth, for a long time I didn't drink," she said in a video posted on Tuesday, July 4. "Years back, as you will see from several photos of me out, over the past 10, maybe 15 years, I have been, you know, having the occasional cocktail," she continued. "I do enjoy the occasional cocktail. I do drink responsibly, I don't drink to get s*** faced. I drink to be social and to have a nice time and just relax and let loose a bit, but always responsibly."

J.Lo went on to say she'd been unsuccessful in finding a drink she "really loved" over the years. "And so like anything else in my life, I made it myself," she explained. The singer added that because Delola boasts a lower calorie content, "natural flavors" and is gluten-free, it suits her "lifestyle." It's unclear if the post changed many minds, though. "So awkward when she talks about drinking responsibly and not getting s*** faced knowing her husband suffers from alcoholism for years. 🤔," one person wrote in the comments. "Ben is an alcoholic. Not the time to start drinking or starting a vodka business," added another. When J.Lo first announced Delola in April 2023, another critic slammed the venture as "a money grab."

Early prison release

"Smallville" alum Allison Mack was released from federal prison a year early on Monday, July 3, after serving time for her role in the NXIVM cult, Deadline reported Wednesday. Charged with racketeering and racketeering conspiracy for her participation in the organization, Allison was originally sentenced to 36 months behind bars after prosecutors said she recruited and groomed vulnerable women to become sex partners for NXIVM leader Keith Raniere. Her sentence was reportedly short thanks to her help with a sex trafficking case against Keith, who was sentenced in 2020 to 120 years in prison. Before she was sentenced in 2021, Allison called her participation in NXIVM "the biggest mistake and greatest regret of my life."

Self-taught style

Tom Cruise learned more than just speed-flying for his seventh turn as Ethan Hunt in "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One." According to his co-star Hayley Atwell, Tom also learned how to handle his own pre-set glam needs while making the movie in 2020, at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. "There was, at one point, I think that he was doing his own hair and makeup because we were in the middle of the pandemic," Hayley said at the movie's Sydney, Australia, premiere, on Monday, July 3, per the Evening Standard. "He was moving massive props, just trying to help out to save time," she added. Tom later laughed as he recalled almost giving the movie's stylist "a heart attack" during a Zoom call where he "took the scissors out" and threatened to cut his own hair.

At 61, Tom still loves to film his own stunts, as he did for the latest installment of the spy franchise. In recent interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, Tom's described how he picked up speed-flying — a dangerous and fast combination of paragliding and hang-gliding — and rode a motorcycle off a cliff for the movie.

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Emmy winner and spouse 25 years his junior, more famous couples who look alike

by Wonderwall.com Editors Wonderwall Jul. 10, 2023July 10, 2023

By Wonderwall.com Editors 10:01am PDT, Jul 10, 2023

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Sometimes our favorite famous couples share some serious similarities in the looks department. We're rounding up some of these duos…

Kelsey Grammer's fourth wife, Kayte Walsh, bears a striking resemblance to the "Frasier" actor. From the angle of their noses to their wide smiles to their bone structure (those jawlines!), they sometimes look more like father and daughter than husband and wife (and not just because of their 25-year age difference!)

Keep reading to see more celeb couples who look a lot alike…

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"The Last Kingdom" star Alexander Dreymon and his fiancée, "Girls," "M3GAN" and "Get Out" star Allison Williams, have been a couple since 2019, but the "Horizon Line" co-stars could easily pass for brother and sister with their almost identical eyes, nose, lips, chin and cheekbones. It won't be hard to guess what their son, Arlo — who was born in late 2021 — will look like!

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NFL star Tom Brady and Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen may have ended their 13-year marriage in 2022, but during their long romance, it was hard not to notice how much they looked alike. Just get a gander at those razor-sharp jawlines, strong chins and pink closed-lip smiles, not to mention the piercing gazes that come from their light eyes set against golden, glowing skin. We always thought these now-exes could easily pass for brother and sister.

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Rocker Johnny McDaid and actress Courteney Cox share similar coloring, from their dark hair and pale skin to their disarmingly icy blue-green eyes. Their bone structure also seems to be in sync, from their straight noses to their angular features, making us wonder if Courteney ever feels like she's looking in a mirror when she gazes at her longtime love…

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After more than 13 years of marriage and three beautiful children, Jessica Alba and Cash Warren are still going strong. Could their look-alike features have something to do with it? From their dark eyes and wide smiles to the arch of their eyebrows, we think the resemblance is uncanny.

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Seth Meyers and wife Alexi Ashe could face swap and few would be able to tell the difference. The late night host and the human rights attorney look so much alike that Seth has publicly joked about it. "A lot of people have said my wife and I look alike, so I think that's the one thing we know, is that the child will look like us. If not, there's a real problem," he quipped after the 2016 birth of their first child, son Ashe.

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After more than two decades as a couple, it could be argued that Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard, who share the same brown hair color, blue eyes, close-lipped smiles and downward-sloping eyes, have grown to look more alike over time.

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Courtney Mazza might not share husband Mario Lopez's signature dimples, but with their dark hair and eyes, strong brows and those straight noses, we think these parents of three look like they could be related by blood instead of marriage.

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Taylor Swift has dated her share of famous men, but none of them have resembled her as closely as Joe Alwyn. The singer-songwriter and the British actor — from whom she split in 2023 — are both blonde, blue-eyed and model-tall.

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It's all in the eyes with LeAnn Rimes and husband Eddie Cibrian, whose peepers narrow and crinkle in strikingly similar ways when they smile.

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Jennifer Esposito and Louis Dowler are clearly genetically blessed, from their dark features and dimples down to their long, narrow noses and the bow in their lips. But if we didn't know the actress and the model were once married, we might mistake them for siblings.

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From their brown locks to their smiling eyes to their close-lipped smiles, Adam Brody and Leighton Meester are true lookalikes. The former teen heartthrobs married in 2014 and now have two kids.

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Vincent Kartheiser and Alexis Bledel look nearly identical! The former "Mad Men" co-stars, who tied the knot in 2014 and divorced in 2022, share the same striking blue eyes, brown locks and facial structure. We're sure their son will grow up to look just like them!

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Benedict Cumberbatch and wife Sophie Hunter could pass as siblings! The couple were friends for 17 years before the actor popped the question. They married a year later in 2015.

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From their bright blue eyes to their blonde locks, Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell definitely resemble each other — and their looks aren't the only thing they have in common. The lovebirds, who married in 2013, were both born and raised in metro Detroit.

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Sure, former production assistant Matt Rutler is a brunette while longtime fiancée Christina Aguilera is a platinum blonde, but coloring aside, check out their faces: They have such similar wide-set eyes, noses, round cheeks and eyebrows, it might be hard to tell which parent their daughter, Summer, actually looks like.

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It was hard to decide who was the more gorgeous groom when interior designers Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent married in May 2014. With their icy eyes, chiseled bone structure and lush hair, we think Nate and Jeremiah could pass for brothers.

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Sure, they're both blue-eyed blondes, but that's not all Ellen DeGeneres and wife Portia De Rossi have in common. Though they've been together since 2004, we think they've actually started to look more and more similar in recent years — or is it just our imagination?

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Minus his mustache in this snapshot, Justin Bieber and wife Hailey Bieber certainly have a lot in common — from their tanned skin and straight, perfect noses to their brown eyes, bold eyebrows and chiseled jawlines.

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Take away the beard and Rooney Mara and Joaquin Phoenix look like they could be siblings. The couple have the same green eyes, pronounced noses, half-smiles and dark hair!

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When they were dating back in 2015, British music stars Ellie Goulding and Dougie Poynter both sported shaggy blonde hair, similar chins and jawlines and, at least in this pic, serious facial expressions. While their relationship didn't work out, many fans still consider them true doppelgängers.

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As Twitter has discovered, Brad Pitt basically morphs into every woman he dates. Here he is looking just like ex-wife Angelina Jolie in 2013 — note the same long, side-parted brown locks, all-black ensembles and serious expressions.

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Angelina Jolie isn't the only wife that Brad Pitt has morphed into. He was Jennifer Aniston's lookalike when he sported piece-y hair and a toothy smile at the Emmys in 1999.

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Years before his marriage to Jennifer Aniston, Brad Pitt was engaged to Gwyneth Paltrow. In 1997, both actors sported short blonde haircuts that showed of their incredible bone structure. We're not sure who looked prettier!

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Back in 1992, Brad Pitt matched another ex-girlfriend, actress Juliette Lewis. The former loves both rocked shaggy blonde hairstyles to the premiere of "The Last of the Mohicans."

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Brad Pitt's girlfriend transformations go way back. The actor is pictured here in 1994 sporting long, flowing hair, baggy outerwear and jeans just like ex Jitka Pohlodek.

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King Charles III welcomes President Biden to Windsor Castle: See the royal's meetings with 10 presidents

by Marisa Laudadio Wonderwall Jul. 10, 2023July 10, 2023

By Marisa Laudadio 9:32am PDT, Jul 10, 2023

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Over the course of his 74 years, Britain's King Charles III has met 10 of the 14 U.S. presidents who've held the top job in America since the royal was born in 1948. The only four POTUS the former Prince Charles missed out on meeting are Harry Truman, Gerald Ford, Lyndon B. Johnson and John F. Kennedy. (In case you're wondering, Charles's mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, met 13 of the last 14 U.S. presidents during her 96 years.)

In July 2023, Charles once again met with President Joe Biden. Join us as we take a look at the best photos of Charles meeting with American presidents going back to Eisenhower…

King Charles III and President Joe Biden reviewed a guard of honour at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, on July 10, 2023. The president paid a visit to Britain to further strengthen the close relationship between the nations and to discuss climate issues with the monarch.

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King Charles III and President Joe Biden share a laugh in the Quadrangle at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, on July 10, 2023. The president visited Britain to further strengthen the close relationship between the nations and to discuss climate issues with the monarch.

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Britain's Prince Charles greeted President Joe Biden ahead of their bilateral meeting during the climate Cop26 Summit at the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow, Scotland, on Nov. 2, 2021.

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Prince Charles and President Donald Trump shared a toast during a dinner at Winfield House, the American ambassador's residence in London, on June 4, 2019, during the politician's state visit to Britain.

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President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump hosted a dinner at Winfield House for Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall during the Americans' state visit to London on June 4, 2019.

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France's President Emmanuel Macron, Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May, Prince Charles and Queen Elizabeth II, America's President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump, and Greece's President Greece Prokopis Pavlopoulos sat in the front row to mark the 75th Anniversary of D-Day — the day World War II Allied forces invaded northern France by means of beach landings — in Portsmouth, England, on June 5, 2019.

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President Donald Trump and wife Melania Trump visited Clarence House in London to take tea with Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall on June 3, 2019 — the first day of a state visit to the U.K. for the POTUS.

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President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump posed for a photo with Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall ahead of a state banquet at Buckingham Palace in London on June 3, 2019, during the politician's three-day state visit to Britain.

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President Donald Trump inspected an honour guard with Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace on June 3, 2019, during a state visit to the U.K.

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President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump met with Prince Charles and wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace during the president's state visit to London on June 3, 2019.

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Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall met President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama for the first time during a reception at Buckingham Palace in London for G20 leaders on April 1, 2009 — three months into the American president's first term.

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Prince Charles chatted with President Barack Obama as they left Winfield House, the official residence of the U.S. ambassador, in London on May 24, 2011, during the president's three-day state visit to Britain.

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President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama were welcomed to London's Buckingham Palace on May 24, 2011, by Prince Charles, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip as they kicked off a three-day state visit.

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President Barack Obama shared a laugh with Prince Charles as they shook hands during a D-Day 70th anniversary event in Ouistreham, Normandy, France on June 6, 2014.

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Prince Charles and wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall met with President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden in the Oval Office of the White House on March 19, 2015, during the royals' visit to America.

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President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush posed for photos with newlyweds Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall before heading to a dinner hosted for the royals at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 2, 2005.

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Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and first lady Laura Bush stood next to husbands Prince Charles and President George W. Bush outside the White House in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 2, 2005 — the second day of the royals' week-long visit to America.

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Prince Charles, President Bill Clinton and first lady Hillary Clinton were among the foreign leaders — who also included France's President Jacques Chirac, Britain's Prime Minister John Major, Germany's Chancellor Helmut Kohl and President Roman Herzog, UN Secretary General Boutros Boutros Ghali, Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak and The Netherlands' Premier Wim Kok — who stood behind Israeli Premier Yitzhak Rabin's coffin during his funeral at the Jerusalem Mount Herzl military cemetery on Nov. 6, 1995.

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President George H. W. Bush spoke with Britain's Prince Charles after a lunch at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 22, 1990, as British Ambassador to the United States Sir Antony Acland looked on.

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Prince Charles met the first President Bush for the first time a few years before the politician became POTUS: George H. W. Bush was vice president, under President Ronald Reagan, when he and wife Barbara Bush attended a dinner with the future King Charles III and his first wife, Princess Diana, at the British ambassador's residence in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 11, 1985.

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Prince Charles also spent time with President George H. W. Bush long after he was America's commander in chief: They both attended a rededication ceremony of the American Air Museum of Great Britain at the Imperial War Museum in Duxford, England, on Sept. 27, 2002, when the politician's son George W. Bush was president.

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Prince Charles and first wife Princess Diana looked glamorous as they posed for photos with President Ronald Reagan and first lady Nancy Reagan at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 9, 1985, ahead of a dinner to welcome the British royals. Diana made headlines when photos emerged of her dancing later that night with actor John Travolta, who was a guest at the event.

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President Ronald Reagan and first lady Nancy Reagan greeted Prince Charles and Princess Diana at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 9, 1985.

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Prince Charles and parents Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II welcomed President Ronald Reagan and first lady Nancy Reagan to Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, during the American couple's official state visit to the U.K. on June 7, 1982.

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Prince Charles met with President Ronald Reagan in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., on May 1, 1981. But he also met the former Hollywood movie star years earlier when he was governor of California…

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Prince Charles was a guest of the U.S. Ambassador to Britain, Walter Annenberg, at his estate in Palm Springs, California, on March 17, 1974. They're pictured here with California Governor Ronald Reagan and wife Nancy Reagan before they played a round of golf.

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National leaders and royalty — including President Jimmy Carter and Prince Charles (that's him in the background on the left) — gathered in London during the 1977 G7 meeting. Also pictured: Pierre Trudeau, Princess Margaret, Takeo Fukuda, James Callaghan, Valery Giscard d'Estaing, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, Giulio Andreotti and Helmut Schmidt.

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One year after he was made Prince of Wales by his mother the queen, Prince Charles met with President Richard Nixon during a visit to the White House in Washington, D.C., on July 18, 1970.

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Prince Charles and sister Princess Anne joined President Richard Nixon and first lady Pat Nixon on a balcony at the White House in Washington, D.C., on July 16, 1970.

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Princess Anne, Prince Charles, Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II received President Richard Nixon at Buckingham Palace in London in 1969 as a documentary crew for the film "Royal Family" captured the moment.

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King Charles III was just a boy when he met his first American leader: Queen Elizabeth II, husband Prince Philip and their two oldest children, Princess Anne and Prince Charles, welcomed President Dwight D. Eisenhower to their summer home in Scotland — Balmoral Castle — in 1959.

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TV stars with money issues call off contentious divorce: Famous couples who split and later reconciled

by Topher Gauk-Roger Wonderwall Jul. 09, 2023July 9, 2023

By Topher Gauk-Roger 11:03pm PDT, Jul 9, 2023

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Celebrities are known for their roller coaster love lives — they fall in and out of love over and over again, sometimes with the same person. We're taking a look back at famous pairs who got back together after very public breakups, starting with this newly reconciled duo…

After months of nastiness, accusations and name-calling, Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann pulled the plug on their divorce in July 2023. TMZ reported that the two have been getting along well in recent days and want to work it out for the sake of their four young children. The former "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" star's filing to dismiss her divorce petition came on July 7 — less than a week after she and the former NFL player were seen at church together. The reconciliation between the former Bravo stars, who both filed for divorce in May 2023 after 11 years of marriage, comes after some real vitriol — she accused him of drug use and being a safety risk around their kids, and he accused her of having a gambling problem. Kroy also said Kim needed a psychiatric exam for narcissistic personality disorder. Finances were also a problem for the couple in the lead-up to their split: The reality TV stars reportedly owe more than $1 million in unpaid taxes. The financial claims came several months after Kim and Kroy's Georgia mansion went into foreclosure and was set to be auctioned off. When news of their split emerged in April 2023, there was a deep conflict over who was responsible for their financial problems.

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Adam Levine started dating Victoria's Secret model Behati Prinsloo in 2012. They'd been together for about a year when the Maroon 5 frontman ended things. It wasn't long until the singer began a relationship with another Victoria's Secret model, Nina Agdal — but that romance was short-lived. It took dating someone else for Adam to discover "the one" had already been in his life for a few years. "Famous last words, 'I'll never get married,'" he recalled on "The Tonight Show" in 2013. "I still don't necessarily think you have to get married unless you meet someone that makes you want to marry them. And then you marry them and it's wonderful." Luckily, Behati felt the same and the two tied the knot in 2014. They've since welcomed three children together.

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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez started dating in 2001 after meeting on the set of the big-screen comedy "Gigli." They got engaged in 2002 while J.Lo was topping the charts with her hit "Jenny From The Block," which featured a video starring her A-list beau. The two made headlines for their every move as Bennifer, something Vanity Fair at the time called "the first of that sort of tabloid branding." But they called off their 2003 wedding just days before it was set to take place and ended their engagement months later in early 2004. Jennifer later said that Ben's discomfort with the amount of media attention surrounding their relationship was a factor in their split. She called it her "first real heartbreak" in an interview with People magazine and Entertainment Weekly's editorial director in 2016, adding, "I think different time, different thing, who knows what could've happened, but there was a genuine love there." They moved on to respective failed relationships with Jennifer Garner and Marc Anthony, and after Jennifer ended her engagement to another star, retired MLB slugger Alex Rodriguez, in April 2021, it wasn't long before Bennifer was back on. A little more than a year after the pair reunited, they finally tied the knot.

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Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber met at a concert meet-and-greet as kids but didn't spark dating rumors until they reunited years later in 2014. They finally confirmed their romance in 2016 but ended things just a few months later. Justin, who'd ben on and off with singer-actress Selena Gomez for years, moved on with Sofia Richie and, as Hailey later explained to U.K. newspaper The Times, they were no longer on speaking terms. "We went through a long period of time when we weren't friends," she said after they were spotted together again in 2018. "We didn't speak for quite some time and there was a lot of weirdness that went on. We've moved past that." Just one month after giving it another go in the summer of 2018, Justin proposed. A few months after that, they eloped at a courthouse in New York City and then wed a second time the following year in South Carolina surrounded by friends and family.

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Celebrities are known for their roller coaster love lives — they fall in and out of love over and over again, sometimes with the same person. Wonderwall.com is taking a look back at famous pairs who got back together after very public breakups, starting with this recently reconciled duo…

In January 2023, William Shatner raised eyebrows when he attended the 20th Annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards in Los Angeles with a very special lady on his arm: his ex-wife, Elizabeth Martin. "My wife, she's the zest of life. She brings the flavor," he told The Mirror as they walked the red carpet together. The iconic "Star Trek" actor filed to divorce his fourth wife in late 2019 following nearly two decades of marriage. Per the terms of their prenup, Bill forked over $2 million in spousal support to Elizabeth in their divorce. It's unclear how exactly they found their way back to each other.

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Good lucking "keeping up" with how many times these two have broken up and gotten back together… Khloe Kardashian began dating NBA player Tristan Thompson in 2016 and the pair welcomed daughter True in 2018 — just a few days after Tristan was busted cheating on the reality star. The couple powered through the rough patch, remaining together until it was revealed in 2019 that he'd cheated on her again — this time with her sister Kylie Jenner's then-best friend Jordyn Woods. Khloe ended it but in 2020, they reconciled and gave it another go… until 2021, when they once again split in the wake of more cheating allegations. They ultimately welcome a son together during a period of reconciliation but called it quits for good when Tristan welcomed a baby with another woman behind Khloe's back.

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Rappers Cardi B and Offset have made headlines for years with their on-and-off relationship that began in early 2017. She spoke to The Fader about how much the Migos performer inspired her, saying, "It's been a blessing, me meeting him and meeting his friends. I see how hard they work and that motivated me to work even harder." The two quietly married later that same year but didn't tell fans, instead perpetuating that they got engaged on stage — until TMZ discovered a marriage license and outed them as Mr. and Mrs. However, it wasn't long before Cardi, who welcomed their first child, daughter Kulture, in 2018, announced on Instagram that she and Offset had separated in the wake of a cheating scandal. But by 2019, they'd gotten back together, making their first red carpet appearance at the Grammy Awards, which led fans to believe all was good between them. That is, until the "Up" performer filed for divorce in 2020 … only to call it off one month later. As Cardi told fans during an Instagram Live in 2020, "It's really hard not to talk to your best friend. And it's really hard to have no d***." The couple then welcomed their second child, son Wave. The drama wasn't over. In June 2023, he publicly accused her of cheating, which she denied. They were hand-in-hand in Paris just a couple days later.

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Dave Annable and Odette Annable met when she played his love interest on the final season of the hit ABC drama series "Brothers & Sisters." They tied the knot in Ojai, California, in 2010 and welcomed daughter Charlie Mae in 2015. But there were challenges, and the pair announced their separation in 2019. Then something unexpected happened: They reconciled. In 2020, they confirmed the news by posting identical smooching selfies on social media. "2020. It ain't all bad news. #TheAnnables," they wrote in the caption, with Dave playfully adding: "My post is better." They welcomed another daughter in late 2022.

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Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid crossed paths for the first time at a Victoria's Secret Fashion Show afterparty in 2015 and dated for years before splitting in 2018. The supermodel then struck up a relationship with former "The Bachelorette" contestant Tyler Cameron, but that didn't last, and by late 2019, she and Zayn were back together. Less than a year later, they welcomed daughter Khai. It wasn't meant to be though: They split again in 2021.

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Patrick Dempsey and Jillian Fink met in 1994 when the actor made an appointment at her Los Angeles hair salon. She recalled to People magazine in 2002 that she saw his name in her appointment book and thought it was a joke. They started dating and tied the knot in 1999, later welcoming three children: daughter Talula in 2002 and twin sons Sullivan Patrick and Darby Galen in 2007. However, after nearly 16 years of marriage, Jillian filed for divorce in 2015, citing irreconcilable differences. It was a time of tumult — the same year, Patrick left "Grey's Anatomy." But he realized he didn't want his marriage to end and they started counseling. He also began to pull back from one of his favorite hobbies, car racing. "I [learned] to prioritize," he told People magazine. "Our union has to be the priority." They reconciled later that year and called off their divorce in 2016. Patrick later confessed to ES Magazine, "You have to work at everything. And you cannot do everything. Something has to be sacrificed."

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Katy Perry began dating Orlando Bloom after they met at a Golden Globe Awards afterparty in 2016. They were together for just over a year when they stunned fans with a statement revealing they were taking time apart. "Before rumors or falsifications get out of hand, we can confirm that Orlando and Katy are taking respectful, loving space at this time," they said. Thankfully, their sabbatical was short-lived and the two were spotted at a concert together in a matter of months. The couple has remained strong since then: They got engaged in 2019 and welcomed daughter Daisy Dove in 2020.

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Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade met in 2007 while co-hosting a Super Bowl party and soon became a couple, holding strong until 2013, when they unexpectedly hit a snag. "We kind of took a step back," the retired NBA star said of their break while on "The Tonight Show" that year. But it didn't last long. The pair got back together and were engaged by the end of the year. However, while they were on a break, Dwyane fathered a son, Xavier, with another woman. "At the end of day, we came back together and said, 'Listen, we want to continue this. We want to try to continue to get better each day,'" Dwyane said. The actress told Glamour in 2014 that the breakup was due to "distance and scheduling," as their lives had become too hectic to spend time together, but that "over the summer, I reassessed priories. I'd always wanted an awesome career with back-to-back projects, but I realized I wasn't willing to sacrifice my relationship for it." They went on to tie the knot in 2014. Four years later, they welcomed daughter Kaavia James.

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Hilary Duff and singer-songwriter Matthew Koma were introduced while collaborating on her 2015 album "Breathe In. Breathe Out." But they didn't make their debut as a couple until a pre-Screen Actors Guild Awards party in 2017, with the "Younger" star explaining to Vogue in 2019 that there "wasn't an instant spark" but that they'd formed a "nice friendship" right away. After only a few months of dating, however, they broke up due to their "busy schedules." By the end of the year, they gave it another shot, with Hilary joking on "The Talk" at the time, "It's going so great. I mean, this is the third time that we've dated." She added, "Timing is such a big deal… I think that you have history and a past with someone and love, and just because it doesn't work out the first time, the second time, as long as there's not too much damage done, then, it can always work out again." And work out they did: Hilary gave birth to daughter Banks in 2018 and they wed the following year. In 2021, they welcomed their second child together, Mae.

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Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel began dating in 2007 and were together for four years before splitting in 2011. Their reps released a statement to People magazine that said the stars would "remain friends and continue to hold the highest level of love and respect for each other." But the breakup didn't last long. Just months after their announcement, Justin told Vanity Fair, "She is the single-handedly most significant person in my life. In my 30 years, she is the most special person, OK? … I would rather not talk about her, because it's hurtful for me." They reunited shortly after that interview and were engaged by the end of the year. Justin and Jessica tied the knot in Italy the following year and eventually welcomed sons Silas in 2015 and Phineas in 2020.

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Pink and Carey Hart began dating after she met the professional motocross racer at the 2001 X Games. They broke up briefly in 2003 then reconciled, with the singer proposing to Carey during a 2005 race by writing "Will You Marry Me? I'm serious!" on a pit board. The married in 2006 and split two years later, with Pink posting the news on her website, writing, "The most important thing for you all to know is that Carey and I love each other so so much. This breakup is not about cheating, anger, or fighting. I know it sounds like cliché bulls***, but we are best friends, and we will continue to be." However, the pair reconciled and started dating again in 2009. They've been together ever since, welcoming daughter Willow in 2011 and son Jameson in 2016.

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Prince William and Princess Kate met as students at the University of St. Andrews in 2001 and emerged as a couple in 2003. Seven years later, he put a ring on it, but their fairytale romance wasn't without its hiccups. According to Robert Lacey's book "Battle of the Brothers," the couple had a fight in 2007 that concluded with William dumping Kate over the phone. Thankfully, the break was short-lived and as William told ITV News shortly after their 2010 engagement, "things worked out for the better." They wed at London's Westminster Abbey in 2011 and soon welcomed three kids: Prince George in 2013, Princess Charlotte in 2015 and Prince Louis in 2018.

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Kit Harington and Rose Leslie met on the set of "Game of Thrones" in 2011 and by 2012, they were dating. They soon split but were back on by 2014, Us Weekly reported. But they waited until 2016 to take their romance public. They announced their engagement in 2017 and got married in Rose's native Scotland the following year. The pair welcomed their first child, a son, in 2021.

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Nick Lachey and Vanessa Lachey met while she was a host on MTV's hit music video countdown series "Total Request Live" and began dating after she was cast as his love interest in the music video for his 2006 ballad "What's Left of Me." They were together for three years before announcing a split in 2009. The break didn't last long and the couple were back on a few months later. "We're trying to figure things out. I don't pretend to know what the future holds, but everything's good," Nick told Us Weekly at the time. "Vanessa's a good girl, and I care about her a lot." And care he did: The two were engaged by 2010 and wed in the British Virgin Islands in 2011. Since then, they've welcomed three children: son Camden in 2012, daughter Brooklyn in 2015 and son Phoenix in 2016. "We have no idea what we are doing(most days)… but d*** it, we are building a life TOGETHER," Vanessa wrote about their relationship on Instagram in 2021. "Know what you want, go get it and work hard to keep it! Nothing worth having is ever easy, but I promise, it's ALWAYS worth it!"

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Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos fell for one another while starring on the daytime soap opera "All My Children" in the mid-'90s and got married in 1996. But their road to the altar wasn't without its bumps. "Right before we got married, we broke up," the "Live With Kelly and Ryan" host said on Betches' "Comments by Celebs" podcast in 2018. "We broke up and we got back together the day before we went off and eloped. Yeah, we eloped. We went to Vegas and got married." They then welcomed three children: son Michael in 1997, daughter Lola Grace in 2001 and son Joaquin Antonio in 2003. "Because when you know, you know. Thank you for all of the dreams you made reality," Kelly said of her husband on Instagram to celebrate their silver anniversary in 2021.

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Kristen Bell began dating fellow actor and Michigan native Dax Shepard in 2007, and they announced their engagement in 2010. However, they nearly didn't make it official after Dax told her early on in their relationship that he wasn't ready for something serious. "We were dating for about three months," Kristen explained to Popsugar in 2017. "He sat me down and said, 'I can't have this right now. I think you're wonderful, but I am still dating other people.' And then I, like, liquefied and fell to the ground, but I felt incredibly respected that he had the b**** to tell me we weren't in the same place." It wasn't long before Dax came to his senses. "I don't know what I was thinking. I was dating someone else but they're just not as interesting as you, and I don't know what I'm doing," he said. The couple got married in 2013 and had two daughters, Lincoln and Delta. They have also worked together on films like "When In Rome," "Hit and Run" and "CHiPs," but the "Veronica Mars" star admits she hasn't completely let Dax off the hook, explaining, "I still always remind him of when he broke up with me."

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Chrissy Teigen and John Legend met on the set of his "Stereo" music video in 2006 and started dating soon after the shoot, with the model joining him on tour. But as the award-winning musician confessed to The Guardian in 2017, he tried to end things before they became official. "I was really stressed and busy," he told the British newspaper. "I was just like, 'I'd just be happier single right now.'" And while be blamed much of the breakup on his being sick at the time, Chrissy wasn't interested in ending things and refused to go without a fight. "He was feeling really bummed and stressed out," she told Cosmopolitan in 2016. "He was like, 'I can't be in a relationship right now.' That lasted for one day. Literally, a day." As John elaborated, they "were dating again less than half an hour later." The couple wed in 2013 and later welcomed daughter Luna in 2016, son Miles in 2018 and another daughter, Estie, in 2023.