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Restaurateurs defend James Corden after being branded 'abusive' to staff

by Mark Gray Wonderwall

Several top line hospitality professionals are coming to James Corden's defense after he was branded "abusive" by a New York City restaurateur.

Stratis Morfogen, who's opened 40 New City City restaurants, including Phillippe Chow, told TMZ that the "Late Late Show" host is pleasant with his staff and always has been. 

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The famed restaurateur recalled a 2018 post-Grammys event at his Brooklyn Chop House restaurant. James, he said, was a gracious tipper and was laughing it up with the bartenders and staff. 

Further, Todd English, called James "incredibly personable" from his interactions. In fact, the Olives chef said the TV host has been "absolutely lovely" to everyone at his restaurants over the years. 

The dissection of James' behavior comes after Balthazar owner Keith McNally publicly banned the host from the restaurant, calling the "Late Late Show" host "a tiny Cretin of a man." In fact, the restaurateur said James is "the most abusive customer to my Balthazar servers since the restaurant opened 25 years ago."

After the publicly ripping, James called Keith and "apologized profusely," prompting the restaurant owner to remove the ban. 

"Anyone magnanimous enough to apologize to a deadbeat layabout like me (and my staff) doesn't deserve to be banned from anywhere. Especially Balthazar," Keith said on Instagram, adding, "all is forgiven."

On Wednesday, Oct. 18, Keith noted that he had second thoughts about calling out James. 

"Feeling strange about the James Corden thing. On the one hand, he was definitely abusive to my staff, on the other hand, I feel really sorry for him right now. Like most cowards I want it both ways," he said on social media. 

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Jana Kramer reveals how many women her ex-husband allegedly cheated with

by Mark Gray Wonderwall

Jana Kramer's ex-husband cheated on her again and again and again and again.

The country singer has often addressed Mike Caussin's infidelity, but she now claims she was cheated on more times than most people even knew about. 

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On an upcoming episode of Red Table Talk, the former "One Tree Hill" actress said her ex serially cheated on her with "more" than 13 women.

"I know we're both in better situations," she said. "But I think about this year, my kids won't wake up at my house Christmas Day. That one's gonna hurt."

In the clip of the upcoming episode obtained by E!, Jana added, "That's when I get like, that's not fair. 'You took away my dream too of what I wanted for my family. That's not fair.'"

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Jana filed for divorce from Mike, her husband of nearly six years, in April 2021 and hinted that he was unfaithful to her (again), citing "inappropriate marital conduct, irreconcilable differences and adultery" as the cause for the split. Sources close to the mom-of-two later confirmed the speculation. 

Jana and Mike didn't exactly have a fairytale marriage, as he was involved in multiple cheating and sexting scandals. For his part, Mike has admitted to cheating on Jana and even went to rehab for sex addition in 2016.

After Jana and Mike split, she began dating former Navy SEAL Ian Schinelli. That, however, ended in drama-filled fashion with each of them lobbing cheating accusations at the other.

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'Don't Be Tardy' alum Ariana Biermann's 21st birthday cake featured her DUI mugshot

by Mark Gray Wonderwall

Ariana Biermann's DUI arrest this past summer is looking sweet. 

On Monday, Oct. 17, the "Don't Be Tardy" alum celebrated her birthday, and her cake was decorated with her mugshot. Ariana's boyfriend, Hudson McLeroy, who was arrested in the same August incident, turned 21 on Oct. 18, and his cake was also decorated with his mugshot.

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"Well, we're finally 21. Happy birthday, you guys," Ariana's older sister, 25-year-old Brielle Biermann, said in an Instagram Story video that showed off the dueling sheet cakes.

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Kim Zolciak-Biermann's daughter and Hudson were arrested on suspicion of drunk driving after she was involved in a minor accident at 1 a.m. on Aug. 13 in Georgia. Citing the police report, Us Weekly said Ariana allegedly refused to take a Breathalizer test.

"I advised [Ariana] that I could smell the odor of an alcoholic beverage on her breath. She stated the odor was possibly from her clothing," a police officer detailed in the document. "Ariana stated she had smoked a THC vape pen the night before but did not drink."

"I conducted field sobriety evaluations with Ariana and observed signs of impairment. I observed that she had a noticeable sway during the evaluations," the officer continued in the report, indicating Ariana was asked to "provide a breath sample to the preliminary breath test. … she refused."

At the time of the incident, Ariana and Hudson were both 20 years old.

Following the misdemeanor arrests, Kim claimed her daughter did nothing wrong and pinned the blame on police.

The former "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star, who was not present on the scene, claimed the police officer "immediately initiated an investigation for DUI of alcohol." She added, "Despite Ariana's constant invocation that she was upset and anxious from the minor accident, the office incorrectly concluded that she was impaired. That was not the case."

Kim later doubled down and said her daughter "was not impaired by any substance, including alcohol or marijuana."

"Since [Ariana] was being cooperative and honest, she admitted to consuming marijuana the day before, meaning over 24 hours prior to her contact with law enforcement," Kim continued on her Instagram Story. "In addition, the arresting officer, as evidenced by his own police report, charged Ariana with impairment by alcohol. She wholly denies these allegations and intends to fight these charges because she is not guilty of them." 

Ariana's attorney denied the charges, as well. 

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Rod Stewart rents U.K. home for refugee Ukrainian family and arranges to pay their bills for a year

by Mark Gray Wonderwall

Sir Rod Stewart is stepping up in a big way for a Ukrainian family that fled its war-torn country — not only is he providing the family of seven with a fully-furnished home, he's footing all their bills for a year.

The Mirror said the family, which includes five children, abandoned their previous home in Ukraine and eventually ended up in Berkshire in South East England. Upon getting to the United Kingdom, the suddenly-vagabond family was not without its challenges, as they had no money or shelter and didn't speak English.

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Rod was put in touch with the family and decided to fund them for a year as they settle into new lives in the three-story red-brick townhouse.

In detailing his first meeting with the family, Rod told The Mirror, "I walked through the door and they all came running down the stairs, all beautifully dressed in Ukrainian national costume. It was so lovely that they all made that effort. They made me a cup of tea and we had loads of biscuits and chocolates, although the baby kept nicking all of mine. It really was wonderful."

Rod, 77, wanted to do something to help the people of Ukraine from the moment Russia invaded, and he knew he was in a position to do just that considering his sizable net worth.

"Words couldn't describe what we were watching," he said of the news coverage of the initial attack. "The bombing of innocent children, the bombing of hospitals and ­playgrounds. Like everyone else, we were completely beside ourselves. I don't wish that one anyone. This is evil, pure evil."

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The "Hot Legs" singer equated the images he was seeing the those of World War II. The only difference was that the new images were in color, whereas WWII images were in black-and-white.

"I was born just after the war so my family have lots of memories of it. That's how devastating it was to me. I didn't think we would see the likes of land war with tanks again," he said.

He continued, "Me and my nephew Warren thought we had better do something – it was his idea. He said, 'Listen, let's get some trucks together, fill them up with supplies and whatever they need.' So we got three trucks and a team drove up all the way to Ukraine. It took them a weekend. They got all the way to the border and took 16 refugees back to Berlin for safety."

Rod didn't go on the trip, as he was advised against it, likely due to his age. 

The family that Rod is funding was not among the 16 that were rescued. 

"They are such a lovely little family and so polite too. None of them speak English but they have such wonderful manners, especially the teenagers," Rod said. He then joked, "I don't know what they are like when I'm not here though."

He also joked that he's making sure they know who he is.

"I think they had been briefed before they met me as to who I was – and they certainly know who I am now, since I left about 500 CDs for them," he said.

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The iconic singer's generosity didn't stop with the family's free home or the aforementioned mercy mission to Ukraine either — He's also hired two Ukrainian refugees to work at his sprawling Essex estate.

"They are all very grateful," Sir Rod said. "And it just makes me want to do more. I am thinking of getting another house now and getting a lot more people over."

Although his noble actions regarding the Ukrainian people are certainly worthy of praise, Rod wasn't sure if he wanted to make them public. 

"I usually keep all my charitable efforts nice and quiet and just do it. But I thought, 'I am a knight, I have been given this knighthood because of the things I've achieved in my life and the charity work I've done over the years,'" he said. "But that was the past. I want to be seen to be doing something now. I am a knight, I should be using my power to do something for people. I am sure that if there are people out there who see what I am doing, they will pick up some slack too."

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Olivia Wilde's relationship-ending 'special salad dressing' recipe revealed

by Mark Gray Wonderwall

The salad dressing supposedly at the center of Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis' split might be saltier than their breakup. 

On Oct. 17, a former nanny to the ex-couple's two kids spoke to DailyMail.com about the the final days of Jason and Olivia's relationship, and what really happened behind closed doors. Among the claims, the nanny alleged that Jason became enraged when Olivia prepared a "special salad" for new beau Harry Styles… a salad that she only ever prepared for the "Ted Lasso" star and their children, Otis and Daisy. 

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Recalling the conversation, the nanny remembered Jason telling her, "She made this salad and she made her special dressing and she's leaving with her salad to have dinner with [Harry]. I said, what salad dressing? He said, 'She has a special salad dressing she makes for us and she's taken it to have it with him now.' I don't know what was in it. Out of everything, he was like, 'She made her special salad dressing and took it to him.'"

As it turns out, Olivia shared a salad dressing recipe with Food Network several years ago, and many believe that that is the exact dressing that made Jason allegedly go over the edge.

As Page Six points out, the dressing can be found in the "Don't Worry Darling" director's roasted salmon salad with zucchini and potatoes recipe. The dressing consists of red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, garlic and olive oil.

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In the bombshell interview, the nanny said, "The night she left with her salad, Jason had chased after her, videotaping her in the house. She was saying, 'I'm scared of you, Jason, I'm scared of you.' And he said, 'If you're scared of me, why are you leaving your kids with me?' So then, Jason went outside and lay under her car so she wouldn't leave. She got in her car to back up, he lay under her car so she wouldn't leave."

A few hours after the interview was published, Jason and Olivia ripped the nanny and denied many of the claims. 

"As parents, it is incredibly upsetting to learn that a former nanny of our two young children would choose to make such false and scurrilous accusations about us publicly," the former couple said in a joint statement. "Her now 18 month long campaign of harassing us, as well as loved ones, close friends and colleagues, has reached its unfortunate apex. We will continue to focus on raising and protecting our children with the sincere hope that she will now choose to leave our family alone."

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To little surprise, the Internet jumped all over Olivia's salad dressing recipe and left snarky comments on the Food Network site.

"Amazing. Men will throw themselves under cars for another taste. Double the recipe for a little extra to share with a work friend," one person wrote, alluding to the fact that Olivia directed Harry in "Don't Worry Darling." Another commented, "This salad dressing is so good it could ruin a marriage." A third noted, "I'm going to double the recipe so that's there's enough leftovers for hubby to heat up when I bring the dish to share with my sugar daddy."

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Khloe Kardashian hints she hasn't named her 2-month-old son yet, plus more news

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Khloe Kardashian hints she has yet to name her 2-month-old son

It looks like Khloe Kardashian may not have named her 2-month-old son yet. Over the weekend, "The Kardashians" star used her Instagram Stories to share a handful of cute photos and videos from the family's arts and crafts-focused "Cousin Halloween party" her 4-year-old daughter, True, attended. One video showed True adorably rocking out to "The Addams Family" theme-song beside a gingerbread haunted house. One side of the spooky sweet treat featured Khloe's name, True's name and the word "Baby," leading some fans to wonder if Khloe's still unsettled on what to call the baby boy, whom she welcomed with ex Tristan Thompson via surrogate earlier this year. "Thank you so much auntie @kourtneykardash and uncle @travisbarker," she captioned the video, according to Entertainment Tonight. "Memories to last a lifetime for the kiddos." Khloe's previously said she wants to pick a name that starts with T for her son, so it matches True's name. But that's as much info as she's given up about the little guy's moniker. (In "The Kardashians" episode that covered her bringing her baby boy home from the hospital, she joked about calling him "no-name Johnson.") Khloe's not the only one in her family who's apparently taking her time with the baby name deliberation process, either. Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott welcomed a baby boy on Feb. 2. After announcing his name was Wolf, Kylie said on social media that Wolf didn't suit him and they were considering other options. She has yet to reveal what, if anything, the couple eventually settled on.

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Kanye West to buy social media platform Parler amid backlash over antisemitic tweet

Kanye West is on track to acquire Parler, an alt-right social media platform popular among Donald Trump loyalists, QAnon supporters and right-wing groups involved in the Jan. 6 riots, the site's parent company announced on Monday (Oct. 17). "In a world where conservative opinions are considered to be controversial we have to make sure we have the right to freely express ourselves," said the rapper and Yeezy designer in a press release via Parler, which calls itself an "uncancelable free speech platform," according to the New York Times. The release said Kanye (now legally "Ye"), "will never have to fear being removed from social media again" after the rapper's Twitter and Instagram accounts were temporarily restricted last week over antisemitic comments. Kanye's controversial remarks haven't been limited to social media this month, though. He's also come under fire for wearing a shirt emblazoned with the words "White Lives Matter," a phrase adopted by white supremacists in response to the Black Lives Matter movement, while hanging out with conservative commentator Candace Owens, who was also wearing the shirt. (Fun fact: Candace is married to Parler CEO, George Farmer.) The "White Lives Matter" tee turned out to be part of Kanye's new Yeezy line and was modeled at his runway show at Paris Fashion Week. Parler's parent company, Parlement Technologies, has not disclosed the terms of the deal, but said it should be finalized by the end of the year.

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Drew Barrymore says sex isn't a priority right now

Drew Barrymore is clarifying her recent comments about having abstained from sex "for years." In a blog post published over the weekend, the actor-turned-talk-show host revealed a stranger recently said she thought Drew "hates sex," seemingly because of the star's admission on her show. Drew — who shares daughters Frankie and Olive with ex Will Kopelman — explained on her blog that she's simply been more focused on loving her kids and herself since the 2016 split. "I have very different feelings about intimacy than I did growing up," writes the former child star. "I did not have role model parents and I engaged with people in grown up ways since a tender age! I was looking for companionship! Validation! Excitement! Pleasure! Hedonism! Fun! And adventures!! … I lived a very rich, full life. However, after two kids and a separation from their father that has made me cautious, I have had the pleasure of shifting my focus when it comes to love for myself and my two daughters," she continues. Recalling how her therapist helped her understand that "sex is not love," it's "the expression of love," Drew writes: "And since entering life as a single mom, I have not been able to have an intimate relationship. I have had the honor and a pleasure to actually work on myself and learn what parenting is, again something I was not exactly clear on growing up …" Today, Drew says she's raising her girls to be "empowered and to love themselves and to realize that we live in an age where the images and messages … contradict what I have come to believe intimacy is," which she defines as, "something that makes you feel good about yourself!" Drew concludes that she's "just in a completely different place in my life and maybe in the near future I will get into a relationship… but it simply hasn't been my priority." Celibacy has also made sense for Drew while she mourns "the loss of a nuclear family that I swore I would have for my daughters" and figures out "our new normal of a blended family," she writes. In the end, Drew says her "wish" is that people can "find out what makes them feel good about themselves and seek that," while also learning "what makes them feel bad about themselves" so they can "abstain from inviting in emotions that do not lead to self respect."

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Solange Knowles likes tweet alleging Bill Murray put his hands in her hair

It seems Solange Knowles may have experienced Bill Murray's alleged penchant for inappropriate behavior firsthand, like Seth Green, Geena Davis and others who've worked with the comic. TV writer and producer Judnick Mayard recently tweeted that after Solange performed her hit, "Don't Touch My Hair" on "Saturday Night Live" on Nov. 5, 2016, he saw Bill, who made an appearance on the episode, "put both his hands into Solange's scalp after asking her three times if her hair was a wig or not." He added, "She had just finished performing that song on SNL when he did it. that's the audacity of whiteness." Screenshots captured by ET show Solange liked the tweet over the weekend, seemingly confirming Judnick's story. The allegation is one of many similar claims made about Bill, 72, in recent weeks. In an appearance on Youtube's "Good Mythical Morning," last week, Seth Green said that when he was 9 and Bill was 31, the older actor dangled him by the ankles over a trash can while telling him "trash goes in the trash" before dumping him in the cannister in the "SNL" green room. Seth's story surfaced shortly after Geena Davis described having been bullied by Bill and forced to massage him on the set of a film in the '90s. And earlier this month, Puck reported Bill paid a $100,000 settlement to a much younger coworker who claimed he straddled her and forcefully kissed her without her consent on the set of "Being Mortal."

Andy Cohen says he wants Anderson Cooper to join Tinder with him

Andy Cohen's wading back into the dating pool and he wants to enlist Anderson Cooper as a co-pilot. The Bravo star opened up about his love life to Hoda Kotb, Savannah Guthrie and fans at BravoCon 2022 over the weekend when he was asked if he's "seeing anybody," according to People. "I'm not, but Daddy needs help," joked the father of two. "Now I'm looking. I'm on Raya, I'm on Tinder, now I'm ready to go," he said, adding, "I want Anderson to join Tinder, too." Andy and his longtime pal Anderson have bonded over becoming dads since Andy welcomed his son Benjamin three years ago and Anderson announced the birth of his first son, Wyatt, in 2020. Andy now also has a 5-month-old daughter, Lucy, while Anderson shares 8-month-old Sebastian with his ex, Benjamin Maisiani. Speaking to People back in July, Andy admitted that while he's gone on some dates, being a single dad was "taking up noise in my mind" since he now has to consider when and how to introduce a new beau to his kids.

Jamie Oliver details lifelong dyslexia struggle

Jamie Oliver has written more than 20 books about cooking — without ever having "physically written a word" because of his dyslexia, he shared on Instagram over the weekend. The celebrity chef opened up about his learning order in a lengthy post that detailed his "constant battle … with words and reading" and shared some of the ways he's overcome the challenge. "In the old days at school it made me very frustrated and resentful about school as an institution and over the years i've come to terms with not learning the same way as most people not as a failure but an opportunity. An opportunity to look at things very differently …," Jamie wrote. He went on to say he now appreciates the value of learning through "failures" after struggling through school, where he hated "words and reading with a passion." Now 46, Jamie said he's written 26 books and is "apparently one of the most published authors on the planet," though he's "never ever physically written a word." Instead, he said he used dictaphones to write cookbooks, and, later, editors. "It's more complicated than that because i'm easily distracted and my working day has to be structured in a way that i'm kept invigorated," added Jamie, who also struggles with ADHD. "But that's within our gift to try and manage our time best for us to thrive and find what ever balance we are looking for right ?!" He closed by returning to the idea of "the currency of failure," writing, "if our relationship around failure is managed properly, it is the key to a much happier, healthier future." Added the chef: "If you personally struggle with anything, maybe look at it differently and take a different approach. … Everyone struggles, everyone has a story that can be used to propel them forward or pull them back and i believe it's how you choose to look at it that defines which path you take."

Hailey Bieber hugs Selena Gomez at gala after saying there's no bad blood between them

After denying rumors of a feud with Selena Gomez on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast, Hailey Bieber doubled down on her remarks at the Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles on Saturday (Oct. 15), by hanging out with the singer. Photographer Tyrell Hampton snapped and shared photos of the stars at the bash, including one in which the two can be seen smiling and hugging. On her podcast appearance, Hailey was asked about the much-debated timeline of her relationship with her now-husband, Justin Bieber, and Selena's previous romance with Justin. According to Hailey, her relationship with Justin became romantic again in 2018 after he and Selena "closed a chapter" on their years-long romance. "[I] period, point blank … was never in a relationship with him when he was with anybody," Hailey said on the show. "The perpetuation, comes from the misperception, 'Oh, you stole him,'" she said. "It comes from the fact that they wished he had ended up with someone else and that's fine. You can wish that all you want but that's just not the case … If we have moved on, why can't you?"

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James Corden's ban at NYC restaurant lifted after apologizing for 'nasty' treatment of staff

by Mark Gray Wonderwall

One day after it was announced that James Corden was persona non grata at one of New York City's most known restaurants, his ban has been lifted.

Balthazar owner Keith McNally took to Instagram on Monday, Oct. 17, to publicly 86 James from the restaurant, calling the "Late Late Show" host "a tiny Cretin of a man." In fact, the restaurateur said James is "the most abusive customer to my Balthazar servers since the restaurant opened 25 years ago."

After the James reported behavior made headlines, Keith told Page Six that the "Cats" actor called the restauranteur on Monday night and "apologized profusely" for allegedly treating the staff horribly on several occasions.  

"Anyone magnanimous enough to apologize to a deadbeat layabout like me (and my staff) doesn't deserve to be banned from anywhere. Especially Balthazar," Keith said, adding, "all is forgiven."

The quick change is tone is noticeable, considering Keith trashed James just a few hours earlier, claiming the TV host has a history of mistreating restaurant staff. Keith also went on to detail two incidents at the New York City hot spot.

Citing a manager's report, he said James ate a meal in June and summoned a manager over once he was finished. There, he allegedly showed the apologetic manager a hair. "Corden was extremely nasty" to the manager, Keith said. Further, James supposedly demanded that Balthazar cover several rounds of drinks in exchange for him not leaving a nasty review of the restaurant, which is listed in the Michelin guide. 

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On Oct. 9, the TV host returned to the restaurant with his wife, Julia Carey, for brunch. After Julia ordered an egg yolk omelette and salad, James became upset with the dish. Keith said James called their server to complain about "a little bit of egg white mixed with the egg yolk."

"The kitchen remade the dish but unfortunately sent it with home fries instead of salad," Keith claimed. "That's when James Corden began yelling like crazy to the server: 'You can't do your job! You can't do your job! Maybe I should go into the kitchen and cook the omelette myself!'" 

Cooler heads prevailed after the manager — the same one from the earlier incident — came over. The restaurant ended up giving James and Julia glasses of champagne to smooth things over. 

"[The manager] said that Corden was pleasant to him but nasty to the server," Keith said, adding that the female server was "very shaken" but continued to finish her shift.

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Infamous Hugh Grant-linked prostitute Divine Brown is in serious legal trouble after battery arrest

by Mark Gray Wonderwall

The woman at the center of Hugh Grant's infamous 1995 arrest is in serious legal trouble, and she could face 30 years in jail. 

Back in the mid '90s, Divine Brown and Hugh were both arrested after they were caught in the midst of a lewd act in Los Angeles. Divine quickly capitalized on the moment and made a fortune from TV appearances, interviews and work in the adult film industry.

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Now, 27 years laters, Divine is again in trouble with the law, as she's been charged with battery, cruelty to children, possession of drugs and smuggling suspected cocaine into a jail, The Mirror reports.

Divine, the report claims, was arrested earlier this year in Atlanta after police showed up to her house. There, they found a 13-year-old who claimed the former prostitute was abusive. A police report said Divine, 53, was "grabbing her by her arm, throwing her around the apartment, slamming her on the couch."

An arresting officer continued, "Once she was able to break away, she attempted to run out of the door, and (Divine) grabbed her by the face and scratched her on the left side of her face."

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The girl was taken to hospital, and Brown was taken to Fulton County Jail. While there, officers found she had suspected cocaine hidden inside her body.

Although Divine cashed in on her fleeting moment of fame nearly three decades ago, she's not exactly living high on the hog. 

"She likes to have people believe she drives a Porsche, wears Prada clothes and Gucci shoes. The reality is far from that," a neighbor told The Mirror. "She has no car, and the shoes she steps out in are nasty old flip-flops. Divine has been in and out of trouble all her adult life. There is constant shouting coming from her home, mostly when she is drunk. It seems her choices may finally be catching up to her."

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Jason Sudeikis allegedly threw himself under car to prevent ex from seeing Harry Styles

by Mark Gray Wonderwall

Jason Sudeikis seemed to know his relationship with Olivia Wilde was over because of a salad.

On Monday, Oct. 17, a former nanny to the ex-couple's two kids detailed what really happened behind closed doors, and she provided DailyMail.com with apparent text messages to back up the claims, one of which alleged that Jason threw himself under Olivia's car to keep her from seeing Harry.

Jason and Olivia, though, insist many of the claims are false.

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The nanny, who seems to have been caught in the middle of the feuding duo, said Jason and Olivia's split was amicable in the early days, but things took a turn when she started seeing Harry. 

The unnamed nanny said she never saw the duo fight until the "Booksmart" director met Harry on the set of "Don't Worry Darling." Soon after, the nanny said Olivia was spending more time on the set and moved into a hotel just before splitting with Jason.

"On the Monday morning November 9, when I came back from a weekend off he was crying a lot, crying and crying. I didn't know what had happened at all," the nanny said. "After I'd got the kids ready, Jason came upstairs and was having some coffee. He was crying and a mess, saying, 'She left us. She left us!'"

The nanny continued, "He was just out of control crying. I didn't know what to say. He was just crying and crying and saying he was going to get her back and he loved her. He was so brokenhearted – I felt for him. He started telling me details [of her relationship with Harry] and he said, 'She put the move on him. She put the first move on him. She kissed him at one of the dinners they had for the cast in Palm Springs. She did that.'"

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The Emmy-winning actor reportedly discovered details of the Harry romance after seeing messages on an Apple watch that Olivia left behind while she was filming "Don't Worry Darling."

A few nights after apparently finding out the details of the romance, Jason allegedly became enraged when Olivia prepared a "special salad" for Harry… a salad that she only ever prepared for him and their children, Otis and Daisy. 

"The night she left with her salad, Jason had chased after her, videotaping her in the house. She was saying, 'I'm scared of you, Jason, I'm scared of you.' And he said, 'If you're scared of me, why are you leaving your kids with me?' So then, Jason went outside and lay under her car so she wouldn't leave. She got in her car to back up, he lay under her car so she wouldn't leave," the nanny said. "She went back into the house and he went in, it was back and forth. He said he was doing it on purpose to make her late going to see Harry."

Recalling the conversation, the nanny remembered Jason telling her, "She made this salad and she made her special dressing and she's leaving with her salad to have dinner with [Harry]. I said, what salad dressing? He said, 'She has a special salad dressing she makes for us and she's taken it to have it with him now.' I don't know what was in it. Out of everything, he was like, 'She made her special salad dressing and took it to him.'"

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The nanny said Jason and Olivia went to couple's therapy but nothing was ever resolved. 

Although she claims Jason eventually fired her, the nanny has a soft spot for her former boss. 

"I do have sympathy for Jason because I lived with him and saw him every day and we had a lot of good times. But the bad times were really bad," she said. "I feel for Jason because he really wanted to make things work, he tried. He left everything to go to therapy and to try harder to do better and it didn't work out."

Still, Jason and Olivia came together on Monday to slam the nanny, insisting many of the claims are untrue.

"As parents, it is incredibly upsetting to learn that a former nanny of our two young children would choose to make such false and scurrilous accusations about us publicly," the former couple said in a statement obtained by Page Six. "Her now 18 month long campaign of harassing us, as well as loved ones, close friends and colleagues, has reached its unfortunate apex. We will continue to focus on raising and protecting our children with the sincere hope that she will now choose to leave our family alone."

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Jamie King's estranged husband nearly homeless amid volatile split: Report

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Jaime King's estranged husband is in such dire financial shape that he's deep in debt and flirting with homelessness, he says in court documents. 

Kyle Newman claims that the "Heart of Dixie" star has yet to make court-ordered child support and spousal support statements in the amounts of $429 a month and $1,000 a month, respectively. 

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Further, according to TMZ, he alleges that the actress isn't coming clean about her income, has frozen the proceeds from the $1.5 million sale of their family home and "decimated" their community property retirement accounts by taking over $500,000 from it.

Kyle, who shares two children with Jamie, is so far in debt that he's pulling from his retirement accounts to stay afloat, the report claims. Since Jamie was the breadwinner of the family, Kyle said he put his writing and directing career on hold to take care of their two children.  

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In the court documents, he clearly wants to make Jamie feel some financial pain, as he's asking a judge to make Jamie pay $700,000 in attorney's fees. Plus, he wants proceeds from the sale of their marital home, and he wants the judge to slap her with a $50,000 fine for allegedly delaying the spousal support and child support payments. 

The split between Jamie and Kyle has been volatile, to say the least, as each has hurled accusations at the other: He's claimed she has an opioid and alcohol addiction; she's claimed he's stalked her and tracked her electronically.

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'The Big Bang Theory' actress and 'Ozark' actor expecting first child just 5 months after they met, plus more celeb news ICYMI

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Baby news

Kaley Cuoco is going to be a mom. On Oct. 11, the actress announced that she and "Ozark" actor Tom Pelphrey, her boyfriend of five months, are expecting a girl. "Baby girl Pelphrey coming 2023 beyond blessed and over the moon… I [love] you @tommypelphrey !!!" the pregnant star captioned an Instagram slideshow sharing their happy news. Tom posted several pics with the mom-to-be as well. "And then it was even MORE BETTER. Love you more than ever @kaleycuoco," he wrote on Instagram.

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Payment

Bill Murray allegedly exhibited "inappropriate behavior" on the set of "Being Mortal," which was was shut down by Searchlight Pictures in April. According to Puck, the 72-year-old "Caddyshack" star paid a woman believed to be a much younger production assistant $100,000 in a settlement after she filed a report claiming he straddled her and kissed her through a mask on the set of the film. Puck reported that a co-worker who witnessed the incident also filed a report. According to the outlet, Bill dismissed his behavior as "jestful" while the woman described his actions as "entirely sexual" and said she was "horrified."

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Found safe

"Days of Our Lives" actor James Lastovic and his roommate were found safe in Hawaii on Oct. 11 a few days after James's family reported them missing. The actor's mom said James and Nevin Dizdari went on a hike at Kokee State Park in Hawaii on Oct. 9. The duo never returned to their hotel that evening. "They were due to fly back today but never made their flight nor returned their rental car," his mother explained on Instagram. "This is NOT LIKE THEM! They are both consciencious [sic] kids." James's mother, Lucienne, told TMZ that James and Nevin's car had a tracking device but authorities were unable to locate it for some time. Lucienne, who traveled to Hawaii for the search, said her son and Nevin were eventually found safe and sound. "The kids are exhausted, dehydrated and scraped up, but after a good night's rest and an island pizza I think the world will seem right side up again," she added. 

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Terrible tweet

Kanye West stunned the world on Oct. 9 when he posted an antisemitic tweet. "I'm a bit sleepy tonight but when I wake up I'm going death con 3 On JEWISH PEOPLE," he tweeted, an apparent reference to the DEFCON U.S. military readiness condition scale. "The funny thing is I actually can't be Anti Semitic because black people are actually Jew also. You guys have toyed with me and tried to black ball anyone whoever opposes your agenda." Following the tweet, Twitter suspended Ye's account for violating its policies. Ye then doubled down on his comments on Oct. 12. "Hey, if you call somebody out for bad business, that means you're being antisemitic. I feel happy to have crossed the line of that idea so we can speak openly about things like getting canceled by a bank," he told paparazzi. 

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R.I.P.

Dame Angela Lansbury, the legendary actress who starred on "Murder, She Wrote" and voiced Mrs. Potts in Disney's "Beauty and the Beast," passed away at 96 just five days shy of her 97th birthday on Oct. 11. The icon's family announced the sad news in a statement, indicating the 18-time Emmy nominee, three-time Oscar nominee and five-time Tony Award winner died at 1:30 a.m. Following Angela's passing, stars took to social media to honor her, with Marie Osmond writing, "The world is a better place because of you."

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The end of an era. On Oct. 11, Blake Shelton said his days on "The Voice" are numbered, as he intends to leave the singing competition show after season 23, which airs in 2023. Blake has been a coach on the show since it began in 2011. "I've been wrestling with this for a while, and I've decided that it's time for me to step away from The Voice after Season 23," he wrote on Instagram. "This show has changed my life in every way for the better, and it will always feel like home to me. It's been a hell of a ride over these 12 years of chair turns, and I want to thank everyone at The Voice from NBC, every producer, the writers, musicians, crew and catering people, you are the best. It takes a lot of work, passion, and adult beverages (Ha!) to pull off a live show twice a week." 

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Lisa Marie Presley to testify in 'That '70s Show' actor's rape trial

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The prosecution in Danny Masterson's rape trial is turning to some Scientology-linked star power.

On Thursday, Oct. 13, prosecutors released their witness list, and one prominent name stands out: former Scientologist Lisa Marie Presley.

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According to reports, Elvis Presley's daughter was once close with Danny, who's been a practicing Scientologist for decades.

In court testimony, one of the women — listed as "Jane Doe 1" — brought up Lisa's name. 

"My friend Lisa had someone named Luke who lived and worked with her who was close to Danny … Luke Watson," Jane Doe 1 testified. 

According to The Underground Bunker, Lisa and Luke dated in the past and were part of Danny's inner circle. Jane Doe 1 alleged that Danny sexually assaulted her in a bathroom and begged her not to tell Lisa or anyone else. 

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Lisa left the controversial religion in 2014. 

Others on the witness list include Carmen Llywelyn, the ex-wife of "My Name Is Earl" star Jason Lee, Cheryl Ladd's daughter Jordan, famed attorney Marty Singer, and Michael Peña's wife, Brie Shaffer, who was once Danny's personal assistant.

On June 17, 2020, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office charged the "That '70s Show" star with raping three women in separate incidents in 2001 and 2003 at his Hollywood Hills home. The Hollywood Reporter reported that the DA's office declined to file sexual assault charges against the former "The Ranch" star in two other investigations due to insufficient evidence in one case and because the statute of limitations had passed for the other. Los Angeles police began investigating the actor, who maintains his innocence, in 2017.

If convicted on all charges, the actor — who's also linked to a civil lawsuit — faces 45 years to life behind bars.

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Victoria Beckham sparks breakup rumors after removing tattoo dedicated to David Beckham, plus more celeb news

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6:19am PDT, Oct 17, 2022
Victoria Beckham addresses David Beckham divorce rumors

Victoria Beckham's been married to David Beckham for 23 years and she plans to keep it that way, despite the latest round of rumors to the contrary. Last month, photos of the designer showed she no longer has David's initials tattooed on her left wrist, a change some outlets took as evidence the two might be calling it quits. But as Victoria told Hoda Kotb on "Today" on Thursday (Oct. 13), the truth is a bit less dramatic. "I had these tattoos a long, long time ago," she explained. "And they just weren't particularly delicate. My husband has so many gorgeous tattoos and the children do and they're very fine. And they've had them created by the most phenomenal artists, but mine were just a little bit thick and they were bleeding a little bit and just not looking as pretty," she continued. "They just didn't look so nice. It doesn't mean anything more than that. I think that the media started to speculate was I leaving my husband," she added. "No. I was just a bit sick of the tattoo. It's as simple as that."

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Olivia Wilde sounds off on sexism, ageism and 'projections' about her parenting skills

Olivia Wilde has some words for critics of her personal life — and for that matter, her age — both of which became targets while she was promoting her new film, "Don't Worry Darling," starring Florence Pugh and Harry Styles. "Florence had a really wise comment that we didn't sign up for a reality show," Olivia tells Elle in the magazine's November 2022 cover story. "And I love that she put it that way, because it's as though the general public feels that if you are making something that you're selling to the public, you somehow have accepted that your life will be torn to shreds by a pack of wolves. No, that's actually not part of the job description." She's referring to the storm of rumors about her relationships with Harry, whom she's now dating, and Florence, who was rumored (though never proven) to have been frustrated with the director. In recent months, Olivia's faced online attacks from people demanding to know why her children don't appear in paparazzi photos when she's snapped with Harry. "I share custody of my kids with my ex. People assume I have abandoned my kids, like my kids are just somewhere in a hot car without me … The suggestion is that I have abandoned my role as a mother," she says, adding that she simply "doesn't let them get photographed" in the interest of their privacy. "Do you know the lengths that I go to to protect my kids from being seen by you?" she asks. Then there are the trolls who call her out for dating a man 10 years her junior, despite how common such age gaps are when the man is older. "It's so interesting for me when that comes from women because I'm like, 'Do you plan on not getting older? Or if you already are older, do you feel that you don't deserve the same opportunities in life?'" she says. "It's so sad to me to look at that and realize people have such small expectations for their own lives and they are projecting those expectations onto me. And I reject your projections."

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Kevin Hart honors his late father in moving tribute: 'Give mom a hug for me'

Kevin Hart is mourning the death of his father, Henry Robert Witherspoon. The comic, 43, shared a pair of touching tributes to his dad on Instagram this week, along with a series of father-and-son photos, including one in which his dad seems to be breathing with the help of medical tubes. "RIP to one of the realest & rawest to ever do it…Love you dad," Kevin wrote on one set of pics. "Gone but never forgotten….Give mom a hug for me….y'all did good man," he continued. "Thank you for everything….I'm a better father because of you 😢💪🏾🙏🏾 We will all make you proud….". On the second post, he simply wrote, "RIP spoon …..😢🙏🏾." The comedy world quickly responded to their friend's loss in the comments, with Wanda Sykes, replying, "Sorry Kev. Sending you and your family lots of love," and Chelsea Handler assuring the comic his dad "wouldn't have left you before he knew you were good." Wrote Marlon Wayans: "So sorry Kev. Love you. Keep making them proud brother." Kevin's mom, Nancy Hart, died in 2007 after a battle with ovarian cancer.

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Stephen Colbert celebrates Alex Jones' $1B Sandy Hook verdict

Infowars' Alex Jones was ordered to pay $965 million in damages to the families of eight Sandy Hook shooting victims and one first responder on Wednesday (Oct. 12), as Stephen Colbert and his fellow late-night hosts were more than happy to relay to their audiences. "And tonight I come to you with a spring in my step, a song in my heart, emotionally and spiritually refreshed," Stephen said at the start of Wednesday's edition of "Late Night." Because, you know how as humans, we have to accept the fact that sometimes bad things happen to good people? Well, by the grace of God, sometimes bad things happen to Alex Jones," he said of the conspiracy theorist, who was sued over his baseless claims that the 2012 school massacre that killed 20 first-graders and six educators was a hoax. Noting the nearly $1 billion damages figure, Stephen hollered, "Whew! That's a lot of money! You heard that right — billion with a capital 'Byeee.'" As the audience applauded, he joked, "And that's it. … Lot of other stories to talk about tonight but I'm just as happy to stand here and grin." Over on ABC, Jimmy Kimmel was grinning, too. "Today was a rough day for the despicable and ridiculous Alex Jones," he announced during the "Live!" monologue. "He tormented these families. He accused them of faking their children's deaths," Jimmy said. His take on the $965 million award? "I guess the good guys just won the Infowars, is what happened there," the comic concluded. "Alex, of course, says he won't pay a cent. He declared bankruptcy to try to protect himself — and had a full-on hissy fit as the verdict was read."

Brad Pitt on how art helped him overcome pain following Angelina Jolie breakup

The work in Brad Pitt's new sculpture exhibition in Tampere, Finland, grew out of the "misery" he experienced following his 2016 split from wife Angelina Jolie, the Oscar-winner tells Financial Times in a new interview. Nine of Brad's sculptures are currently on view at the Sara Hildén Art Museum alongside works by his friends, Australian musician Nick Cave and British artist Thomas Houseago. As Brad tells the Times, he started sculpting at Thomas' studio in the months after Angelina filed for divorce. He and Thomas both previously struggled with alcohol — Brad got sober after the split — and their personal struggles helped inspire their art work while also bringing them closer together as friends. "Our mutual misery became comic. And out of this misery came a flame of joy in my life," Brad says, adding that that he "always wanted to try" working as a sculptor. With titles like "Aiming At You I Saw Me But It Was Too Late This Time," the pieces in the show clearly riff on themes of distress. "It's all about self-reflection. I was looking at my own life and really concentrating on owning my own s***: where was I complicit in failures in my relationships, where have I misstepped," Brad says. "For me, it was born out of ownership of what I call a radical inventory of self, getting really brutally honest with me, and taking account of those I may have hurt."

Kanye West's appearance on LeBron James' 'The Shop' scrapped over his use of hate speech

Kanye West's appearance on HBO's "The Shop: Uninterrupted" is being scrapped because the rapper used "hate speech" and referenced "extremely dangerous stereotypes" during his interview. That's according to Maverick Carter, who produces the show with LeBron James. "Kanye was booked weeks ago and, after talking to Kanye directly the day before we taped, I believed he was capable of a respectful discussion and he was ready to address all his recent comments," the Springhill CEO said in a statement to ESPN's Andscape this week. "Unfortunately, he used 'The Shop' to reiterate more hate speech and extremely dangerous stereotypes." The rapper and Yeezy designer previously ignited a firestorm with an offensive tweet about the Jewish community on Oct. 9. He was banned from the platform Twitter (and later, from Meta) as a result. "We have made the decision not to air this episode or any of Kanye's remarks," the statement from "The Shop" producer continued. "While 'The Shop' embraces thoughtful discourse and differing opinions, we have zero tolerance for hate speech of any kind and will never allow our channels to be used to promote hate. I take full responsibility for believing Kanye wanted a different conversation and apologize to our guests and crew. Hate speech should never have an audience." The decision to nix Kanye's appearance was praised by celebs including Kerry Washington, who later tweeted, "Hate speech should never have an audience". AMEN. And shoutout to @mavcarter @KingJames and the entire cast and crew of The Shop for choosing positivity and love over viewership. Thank you.

'Deadpool' actor TJ Miller claims negative Ryan Reynolds comments were 'misconstrued'

TJ Miller says his recent comments about Ryan Reynolds were "misconstrued" and there are no hard feelings between the "Deadpool" stars. During an appearance on SiriusXM's "Jim Norton & Sam Roberts Show" on Wednesday (Oct. 12), the actor, who played Weasel in "Deadpool" and its sequel, addressed an anecdote he shared about Ryan on "The Adam Carolla Show" earlier this month in which he branded the star an "insecure dude" and said he would "not work with him again" after Ryan was allegedly "horrifically mean" to TJ in front of other cast and crew members on set. "It was really cool, he emailed me the next day," TJ told the SiriusXM hosts this week. "It was a misunderstanding, so I emailed him back and now it's, like, fine." The actor went on to claim his story about Ryan had been turned into "clickbait" and was in reality "just me telling a story from on set that I thought was weird, that was it." He did, however, acknowledge that he should have considered the optics of what he was saying before he said it. TJ's comments about Ryan came after multiple public scandals, including a sexual assault allegation and claims he bullied a costar on "Silicon Valley." He denied both allegations. In 2018, he was also arrested "for allegedly making a fake bomb threat" on an Amtrak train, according to Entertainment Weekly. The charges against him were subsequently dropped, with prosecutors citing his "prior brain surgery and its continued neurological impacts." As for Ryan, TJ praised the Marvel star, as he claims to have done in the Adam Carolla interview. "He is so funny, which I always maintained, and he is so amazing in those movies and so that was kind of it, you know?" he said. "It's so funny. I said all of these complimentary things and none of that shows up."

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Beloved Hagrid actor Robbie Coltrane died at 72: 'Harry Potter' stars and more celebs react to the sad news

by Mark Gray Wonderwall
3:10pm PDT, Oct 16, 2022
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Robbie Coltrane, the actor who played beloved Hagrid in the "Harry Potter" movies, has died at 72. The actor's agent announced the sad news on Friday, Oct. 14. Robbie, who passed away in a hospital in Scotland, had been ill for several years. While he was best known for his "Harry Potter" role, he also starred on "Cracker" and in the James Bond films "Goldeneye" and "The World Is Not Enough." He was even awarded an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in 2006 by the late Queen Elizabeth II for his contributions to drama. Following his death, many stars from the "Harry Potter" universe and in Hollywood publicly paid tribute to Robbie.

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"Robbie was one of the funniest people I've met and used to keep us laughing constantly as kids on that set. I've especially fond memories of him keeping our spirits up on 'Prisoner of Azkaban,' when we were all hiding from the torrential rain for hours in Hagrid's hut and he was telling stories and cracking jokes to keep morale up. I feel incredibly lucky that I got to meet and work with him and very sad that he's passed. He was an incredible actor and a lovely man." —Daniel Radcliffe

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"Heartbroken to hear that Robbie is gone. I'll never forget the smell of cigars and beard glue- a wonderful combination. No one else on this planet could of played Hagrid, only Robbie. Just as Hagrid was in the books and films Robbie was in life- warm, compassionate and hilarious. A giant hearted man who was still looking out for us even decades later. Sending love to his family. See you on the other side Bobser." –Rupert Grint

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"I'll never know anyone remotely like Robbie again. He was an incredible talent, a complete one off, and I was beyond fortunate to know him, work with him and laugh my head off with him. I send my love and deepest condolences to his family, above all his children." –J.K. Rowling

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"Oh no, had an amazing time working with him on 'Brothers Bloom.' RIP Robbie." –Mark Ruffalo

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"I first met Robbie Coltrane almost exactly 40 years ago. I was awe/terror/love struck all at the same time. Such depth, power & talent: funny enough to cause helpless hiccups & honking as we made our first TV show, 'Alfresco'. Farewell, old fellow. You'll be so dreadfully missed" –Stephen Fry

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"Rip to the great Scottish actor Robbie Coltrane. He played the curmudgeonly ticket taker in 'Let It Ride'. His deadpan observational humor was a brilliant counterpoint to the frantic gambling degeneracy of @RichardDreyfuss." –Jennifer Tilly

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"Robbie. Bobser. He called me Space Boy. We shared a love of the final frontier. He didn't give a f*** and it always made you smile. A giant, in more ways than one. We had some times x" –Matthew Lewis

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"I I will miss the random chats about all subjects under the sun. And I'll never forget in September 2000, Robbie Coltrane came over to a very nervous 14yr old me on my 1st ever day on a movie set and said 'Enjoy it, you'll be great'. Thank you for that x" –James Phelps

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"November 2001 – Leicester Square, London. 'Soak this in lads, its like a Rolls-Royce for your first car'! Robbie Coleraine when he was next to me on the red carpet of the first HP premiere. Over the years we had some great chats about history and travel. Rest in peace Robbie x" –Oliver Phelps

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Angela Lansbury's family connection to Charles Manson resurfaces after her death

by Mark Gray Wonderwall

Angela Lansbury once made a drastic move decades ago to keep Helter Skelter away from her home. 

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Following the death of the "Murder, She Wrote" actress, fans publicly mourned her passing and many shared run-ins and anecdotes of their experiences with the on-screen legend. One of the most interesting stories came from writer and photographer Christopher Moloney, who recalled Angela moving her family to Europe to keep her kids away from Charles Manson.

"Angela Lansbury told a story about her daughter falling under the spell of a Hollywood deadbeat," he tweeted. "He would pick the girl up from school and get her to steal money and food from her parents for him. Worried, Lansbury moved the entire family to Ireland. The guy was Charles Manson."

Back in 2014, the "Beauty and the Beast" star recalled moving for the sake of her children, particularly daughter Deidre, who was getting involved in drugs.

"It started with cannabis but moved on to heroin," she told the DailyMail.com. "There were factions up in the hills above Malibu that were dedicated to deadly pursuits. It pains me to say it but, at one stage, Deidre was in with a crowd led by Charles Manson."

Manson and his followers were arrested following the 1969 murders of several people, including actress Sharon Tate, Abigail Folger, heiress to the Folgers Coffee Company, and Leno and Rosemary LaBianca. Manson was given a life sentence and died in prison in 2017. 

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It's certainly feasible that Angela's move to Ireland saved her daughter from falling further under Manson's spell. 

"She was one of many youngsters who knew him — and they were fascinated. He was an extraordinary character, charismatic in many ways, no question about it," the actress said of Manson.

Believing that Manson was dangerous, Angela recalled telling her husband Peter that they needed to get out of town… and quickly. 

"So we upped sticks and moved the family to a house I found in County Cork. I was drawn to Ireland because it was the birthplace of my mother, and it was also somewhere my children wouldn't be exposed to any more bad influences," she said. "So I refused all work for a year and simply kept house. I bought Elizabeth David's books and learnt how to cook properly. It was a wonderful time in my life."

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ICYMI: Angela Lansbury died at 96 — Celebs share their reactions to the news

by Mark Gray Wonderwall
3:08pm PDT, Oct 16, 2022
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Dame Angela Lansbury, the legendary actress who starred on "Murder, She Wrote," passed away at 96 on Tuesday. The icon's family announced the sad news in a statement, indicating the 18-time Emmy nominee, three-time Oscar nominee and five-time Tony Award winner died at 1:30 a.m. on Oct. 11, 2022. Following her death, many in Hollywood paid tribute to the beloved actress. 

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"One of the brightest stars in the last decade—rest in peace Angela Lansbury. The world is a better place because of you." –Marie Osmond

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"I'll never forget sitting next to Angela Lansbury at an opening night. Even though I had to pee I refused to leave my seat during intermission. I spent the 15 minutes chatting with her instead. She was incredibly lovely and I'm so glad I had that brief time with her. RIP Angela." –Jesse Tyler Ferguson

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"RIP x What an incredible life. I had the great pleasure of meeting her once & was able to thank her for all those memorable characters and performances she gave" –Kim Cattrall

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"The great Angela Lansbury – one of the most versatile, talented, graceful, kind, witty, wise, classy ladies I've ever met has left us. Her huge contribution to the arts and the world remains always. #ripAngelaLansbury" –Jason Alexander

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"We lost another amazing woman and talent – Dame Angela Lansbury. Your talent and career were an inspiration to the world. Rest in peace, dearest Angela." –Sean Hayes

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"She was a glorious one" –Mario Cantone

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"Angela Lansbury – She, my darlings, was EVERYTHING!" –Harvey Fierstein

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"Angela Lansbury, who graced the stage for decades winning five Tony awards and brought the sleuthing Jessica Fletcher into our living rooms for a dozen years, has passed. A tale old as time, our beloved Mrs. Potts will sing lullabies to us now from the stars. Rest, great soul." –George Takei

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"One of the most memorable moments in my life was being so very fortunate to be in the recording studio when Ms. Lansbury sang the title song 'Beauty and the Beast.' For me, the 2 minutes and 46 seconds was a lifetime of inspiration." –Robby Benson via People magazine

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'Paper Planes' chart-topper compares Alex Jones lying about Sandy Hook to celebrities promoting COVID vaccines

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M.I.A thinks there's an equivalency between "Infowars" host Alex Jones "lying" about the 2012 Sandy Hook mass shooting and celebrities promoting COVID vaccines. 

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On Oct. 12, a jury ordered the controversial host to pay nearly $1 billion to the families of the Sandy Hook victims for pushing his conspiracy that the horrific mass shooting was a hoax. Following the jury's monetary decision, the "Paper Planes" rapper sounded off.  

"If Alex jones pays for lying shouldn't every celebrity pushing vaccines pay too?" she tweeted, clearly referring to the COVID vaccines. 

She followed up with a tweet referencing Russia's military assault on Ukraine and Vladimir Putin's threat of using nuclear weapons. 

"Alex Jones lying and Pfizer lying both trending [on Twitter]," M.I.A. added. "One with penalty other without. If you have no critical thinking faculty, this is about as crazy as we should get before a nuclear war wipe [sic] out the human race."

M.I.A has a long history of going against the grain, as she's expressed her support for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and NSA leaker Edward Snowden.

"He'd make the U.K. a strong contender in the way we go forward with AI and technology," M.I.A. said of the WikiLeaks founder in a 2019 interview with Al Jazeera, via Entertainment Weekly. "There's no doubt he'd be of more value to the U.K. as an asset than in a U.S. prison. We've seen this because he's shown he's for humanity, not profit. I don't think [the U.S. has] got it right, this big conspiracy with Assange, or for thinking Assange is the big cause of all the s*** in the world."

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'Pony' singer Ginuwine passes out amid Criss Angel magic stunt gone wrong

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Famed rapper Ginuwine passed out and was carried away unconscious while working on a stunt with magician Criss Angel, according to a report.

DailyMail.com reported that the "Pony" singer was rehearsing an underwater stunt with Criss for The CW's "Magic With the Stars." Video published by the outlet shows the R&B artist submerged under water in a glass cube. While holding his breath, he then bangs his hands against the glass cube to show that he's distressed. 

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Criss and his team immediately opened the cube and rescued Ginuwine. 

"You OK?" Criss asked the singer, prompting a nod. Moments later, Ginuwine passed out. 

"It all happened so fast, it was like he got tapped out in a fight," a source told DailyMail.com. "In the show he was trying to overcome his fear of being under water as he couldn't hold his breath for longer than 15 seconds before trying the stunt out. Although he failed in rehearsals, he still went ahead with the stunt on the show and everyone was in tears."

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Say goodbye to Angela Lansbury with a look back at the 'Murder, She Wrote' actress's life in photos

by Neia Balao Wonderwall
10:58am PDT, Oct 16, 2022
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With a career spanning nearly eight decades, Angela Lansbury was a showbiz legend. "The children of Dame Angela Lansbury are sad to announce that their mother died peacefully in her sleep at home in Los Angeles at 1:30 a.m. today, Tuesday, October 11, 2022, just five days shy of her 97th birthday," her family said in a statement. To honor the "Murder, She Wrote" star and celebrate her incredible journey, join Wonderwall.com as we take a look back Angela's life and career in photos.

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Angela Lansbury was born on Oct. 16, 1925, in Regent's Park in Central London to actress Moyna Macgill and politician and timber merchant Edgar Lansbury. She's seen here in the 1940s, early in her career.

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In 1943, Angela Lansbury signed a seven-year contract with entertainment media company Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. She soon became an overnight sensation — in 1944 at just 18, Angela made her debut in the psychological film "Gaslight," which earned her an Academy Award nomination for best supporting actress. She's seen here a year later in 1945.

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In 1944, Angela Lansbury starred alongside Mickey Rooney and Elizabeth Taylor in the film "National Velvet," which is based on Enid Bagnold's 1935 novel of the same name. The movie, which grossed $5.8 million at the box office, was selected by the United States National Film Registry for preservation in 2003.

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In 1945, Angela Lansbury starred alongside Hurd Hatfield in the feature film adaptation of Oscar Wilde's "The Picture of Dorian Gray." The movie earned $2.9 million at the box office and Angela received a Golden Globe Award for best supporting actress in a motion picture for her performance as Sibyl Vane. She also scored her second Oscar nomination.

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In September 1945, a 19-year-old Angela Lansbury walked down the aisle for the first time. She married 35-year-old artist Richard Cromwell, though their happy union quickly went awry: After less than a year of marriage, they called it quits after the faced the fact that Richard was actually gay. "He wanted to marry, he was fascinated with me, but only because of what he had seen on the screen, really," Angela told Radio Times decades later. "It didn't injure or damage me in any way, because he maintained a friendship with me and my future husband … But it was a shock to me when it ended — I wasn't prepared for that. It was just a terrible error I made as a very young woman. But I don't regret it."

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Angela Lansbury soon found love again! After meeting English expatriate Peter Shaw in December 1946, the pair became romantically involved. They married in 1949 and had two children together, Anthony in 1952 and Deirdre in 1953. Angela also became a stepmother to Peter's son from a previous marriage.

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Throughout the 1940s, Angela Lansbury starred in several films including "Till the Clouds Roll By," "If Winter Comes," "Tenth Avenue Angel," "State of the Union" and "The Red Danube." She's seen here alongside fellow stars Esther Williams and William Powell in the 1946 drama "The Hoodlum Saint."

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By the 1950s, Angela Lansbury found that Hollywood had typecast her as a woman much older than she was. During this time, she appeared in films including "A Life at Stake," "The Purple Mask" — which she's cited as "the worst movie" she's ever made — "The Court Jester" and "Please Murder Me." She's seen here in the Western flick "A Lawless Street" alongside Randolph Scott in 1955.

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Congratulations! In 1963, Angela Lansbury won a Golden Globe Award for best supporting actress for her performance as Mrs. Eleanor Iselin in "The Manchurian Candidate." She's seen here accepting the honor on stage in Los Angeles. She was also nominated for another Oscar — her third — for her performance in the film.

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In 1966, Angela Lansbury took on the titular role of Mame Dennis in the Broadway play "Mame," which is Jerry Herman's musical adaptation of the 1955 novel "Auntie Mame." Her performance earned critical acclaim: At the 1966 Tony Awards, she took home the honor for best performance by a lead actress in a musical.

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Tragedy struck in 1970. That year, Angela Lansbury's husband, Peter Shaw, underwent a hip replacement. Their son, Anthony, went into a coma after suffering a heroin overdose. And their family home in Malibu was ruined in a brush fire. Angela is pictured here in New York City that same year.

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Angela Lansbury starred in "Bedknobs and Broomsticks" in 1971.

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In 1978, Angela Lansbury appeared in 24 performances of the Broadway revival of the musical "The King and I."

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That same year, Angela Lansbury landed her first film role in seven years in 1978's "Death on the Nile," which was adapted from the 1937 Agatha Christie novel of the same name. For her performance in the flick, Angela received a National Board of Review Award for best supporting actress.

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In 1980, Angela Lansbury portrayed Miss Marple in another Agatha Christie cinematic adaptation, "The Mirror Crack'd." She's seen here at a press conference for the film in New York City that December.

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From 1984 to 1996, Angela Lansbury took on one of her most iconic roles ever: Jessica Fletcher, a bestselling author of mystery novels and amateur detective, on the CBS crime-drama television show "Murder, She Wrote." The series — for which she earned her a whopping 10 Golden Globe nods (and four wins!) plus 12 Emmy nominations — remains one of TV's longest running shows.

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Success! Angela Lansbury is seen here in the press room at the 42nd Annual Golden Globe Awards in 1986 after taking home the honor for best actress in a drama TV series for her work on "Murder, She Wrote."

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Angela Lansbury and daughter Deirdre Shaw are seen here at a party celebrating the 100th episode of "Murder, She Wrote" in Los Angeles in 1989.

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A tale as old as time! While there are a plethora of reasons to adore Disney's "Beauty and the Beast," a major one for us is Angela Lansbury's voice work as one of the film's most endearing characters. She portrayed Mrs. Potts in the beloved 1991 Disney animated film and sang the film's title track.

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Talk about a fairytale moment! Angela Lansbury dressed up as the Fairy Godmother for the Mischief Night Masquerade in October 1996.

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In 2003, Angela Lansbury lost her husband of 54 years, Peter Shaw, who passed away from heart failure at their Los Angeles home. She's seen here leaving a memorial service for her late husband that same year.

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In 2007, Angela Lansbury made her grand return to the Broadway stage after 23 years away. The actress (seen here on opening night) starred in the Terrence McNally play "Deuce" at New York City's Music Box Theatre. Her portrayal of working-class woman Leona Mullen earned her a Tony Award nomination for best performance by a leading actress in a play, though she ultimately lost to Julie White for "The Little Dog Laughed."

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Angela Lansbury is seen here during the 61st Annual Tony Awards in New York City in 2007.

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In 2009, Angela Lansbury made yet another return to the Broadway stage, this time as Madame Arcati in "Blithe Spirit." For her sensational performance, Angela earned a Tony Award for best featured actress in a play — her fifth Tony.

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In 2013 at the Governors Awards in Los Angeles, three-time Academy Award nominee Angela Lansbury received an Academy Honorary Award Oscar statue for her lifetime of contributions to film.

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In 2015 at 89, Angela Lansbury earned her first Olivier Award — Britain's equivalent of America's Tony — for best supporting actress for her performance as Madame Arcati in "Blithe Spirit."

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That same year, 2018, Angela Lansbury played the Balloon Lady in the musical "Mary Poppins Returns" starring Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda.

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Angela Lansbury surprised the star-studded crowd at the AFI Awards in 2019 to give the annual luncheon's benediction that year.

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'Real Housewives' star splits from husband of two years following rumors he was unfaithful, plus more celeb love news

by Jessica Wedemeyer Wonderwall
10:57am PDT, Oct 16, 2022
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Wonderwall.com is taking a look back at the stars who found love, suffered heartbreak or experienced some other major event in their love lives in mid-October 2022, starting with this news… On Oct. 12, Cynthia Bailey and Mike Hill took to Instagram to share a joint statement announcing that they're going their separate ways after just two years of marriage. "LOVE is a beautiful thing. While we both will always have love for one another, we have decided to go our separate ways. No one is to blame and we are grateful that we remain good friends. We will always cherish the many memories we've shared together as husband and wife. Many of you have been on this journey with us from the very beginning, and we appreciate our family, friends and beloved fans for your positive support as we move forward and start new chapters," they captioned a photo of themselves in happier times. Last year, the "Real Housewives of Atlanta" alum publicly denied rumors that Mike was involved in a sexting scandal.

Now keep reading for more of the week's biggest celeb love life updates…

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On Oct. 8, Kanye West stepped out for dinner in Santa Monica, California, with model Juliana Nalú. The following evening, they were snapped walking arm-in-arm after catching a movie in Hollywood. (See photos here.) According to an Us Weekly source, Ye has been "pursuing" Juliana and "they've been on a few dates already," though their relationship "doesn't seem to be anything serious" yet. Page Six, however, reported that the controversial rapper has been stepping out in public with the Brazilian beauty as a means of distracting the press from his recent run of bad behavior: "The new girlfriend — whatever is next — it's to try and make people forget. … [He's] trying to drown out [the bad headlines] with other content," said a source.

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People magazine reported on Oct. 7 that, according to a source, Gisele Bundchen is "done" with her marriage to Tom Brady. "She was upset about it for a long time and it's still difficult, but she feels like she needs to move on. She doesn't believe that her marriage can be repaired," the source said, adding that the supermodel is "doing OK" and "trying to figure out her life." The insider noted that the mother of two — who reportedly hired a divorce lawyer weeks ago — "doesn't have much contact" with her estranged husband. A second People magazine source said that "it's pretty obvious" Tom is "hurting" and "feels very hurt" by his wife. "She is the one steering the divorce. She is playing offense and he is playing defense. He wants to protect himself, protect his interests, but he's only starting to go the legal route in his defense from her. He doesn't want this to be ugly, he doesn't want to fight. If the divorce is happening — and it seems like it is — he wants it to go as smoothly as possible," said the second source, adding that the Buccaneers quarterback "hasn't had a lot of things go wrong in his life," which makes the implosion of his marriage especially "awful for him." According to a Page Six source, the professional football player was "hopeful" that he and the Brazilian beauty would work through their issues: "[They] have separated before. Every couple of years they have a big fight and she has left Tom before, but she always came back. They always worked through things, and Tom was hopeful they would do it again this time," the source said. Meanwhile, Gisele made headlines for signing off on a post about the need for consistency in relationships that life coach Jay Shetty shared on Instagram on Oct. 11. "You can't be in a committed relationship with someone who is inconsistent with you," read the quote, which the author captioned, "Love is a daily effort. Some days it may come easier than others and that's OK, but what should always stay consistent is the respect and admiration you have for your partner's values and goals." Gisele commented with the prayer-hands emoji. Her issues with Tom reportedly came to a head when he decided to un-retire from the NFL earlier this year.

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On Oct. 5, Kate Walsh casually revealed that she and Australian farmer Andrew Nixon are engaged when she introduced him as her fiancé during an Instagram Live: "Here comes the jungle cat — that is my fiancé," said the "Grey's Anatomy" and "Emily in Paris" actress, who could be seen sporting a massive diamond engagement ring. "I just outed our engagement," she added. It's unclear how long exactly the super-private pair — who reportedly live in Perth, Australia — have been an item.

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On Oct. 6, Lena Headey and Marc Menchaca tied the knot in Italy in front of several of the bride's former "Game of Thrones" co-stars including Peter Dinklage, Michelle Fairley, Conleth Hill and Sophie Turner, plus Sophie's husband, Joe Jonas, and "Never Gonna Give You Up" hitmaker Rick Astley. Lena and the "Ozark" actor were first publicly linked in 2020.

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On Oct. 11, E! News reported that Emma Roberts has been dating actor Cody John for the past two months. According to a source, they're "taking it slow" after meeting through mutual friends because the actress is "cautious about bringing her son around new people," though she "knows the day will come soon." (Emma welcomed son Rhodes with Garrett Hedlund in late 2020 and split from the "Tron" actor about a year later.) "Emma loves Cody's personality. He's really funny and they have been having a good time together," added the insider. Back in August, the "Wu-Tang: An American Saga" actor — who also appeared on two episodes of The CW's "In the Dark" — took to Instagram to share a photo of himself smooching the "American Horror Story," "Scream Queens" and "Scream" alum, though the PDA pic flew under the radar at the time. Emma also previously romanced "AHS" co-star Evan Peters.

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On Oct. 7, E! News reported that Addison Rae's mother, Sheri Easterling, is no longer dating rapper Yung Gravy, who's 16 years her junior. "It was very short-lived and they wanted to get people talking. Sheri definitely was interested in him and loved the attention but they both knew it wasn't going to be anything serious," said a source of the age-mismatched duo, who made waves when they made their red carpet debut as a couple at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards in late August

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It's official! On Oct. 7, Sylvester Stallone's rep confirmed to Page Six that sometime earlier that morning, the actor and his wife of more than 25 years, Jennifer Flavin, filed paperwork to dismiss her mid-August petition for divorce in Palm Beach County, Florida. According to a second Page Six source, the actor and the former model are "together and very happy." Although the Oscar nominee covered up two huge tattoos dedicated to his missus, it became clear in September that they'd reconciled romantically.

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On Oct. 12, Thomas Rhett took to Instagram to publicly celebrate his 10th wedding anniversary with wife Lauren Akins: "10 years with my best friend @laur_akins. I legit don't know sometimes if you are a real person or an Angel. I could not [have] dreamed up a better life if I tried. 10 years and 4 kids later I love you more every single day. I love you so much! Happy anniversary babe," the country music superstar captioned a montage video featuring highlights from their relationship so far.

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Dua Lipa recently sparked rumors that she and Trevor Noah are an item, but on the Oct. 7 episode of her "At Your Service" podcast, the Grammy winner described herself as single: "This year [is the] first year I've not been in a relationship for a very long time, and it's been … really great to just be alone and only think about myself and kind of be quite selfish, which I've never really had the opportunity to do," she said. The "Levitating" chart-topper, who split from Anwar Hadid in late 2021, went on to describe the type of relationship that typically works for her: "When you find someone that really softens you and calms you down … it makes a big difference," she said.

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On Oct. 10, former "The Bachelorette" star Clare Crawley took to Instagram to announce that she's engaged to her boyfriend of about a year, Ryan Dawkins. "He has held me in my darkness, loves me through my healing, and we now celebrate the light together! The easiest YES of my life," she captioned a photo of her beau popping the question on bended knee. She also shared a video depicting the proposal, which went down during the RiSE Lantern Festival — which culminates in "the world's largest sky lantern release" — in the Mojave Desert just outside of Las Vegas on Oct. 7. "I am over the moon!" the hairstylist later told People magazine. "This was the last thing I expected right now, especially coming from where I was a year ago. It's just been a serious journey, and Ryan has been by my side since the very beginning." She added of her husband-to-be, "He is so consistent and so vocal about how much he loves me. It is something I have never experienced. … It's been such a gift having him in my life." It's only been a year since Clare and Dale Moss — who got engaged just two weeks into their relationship on season 16 of "The Bachelorette" — called it quits for good.

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According to People magazine, which published exclusive wedding photos, "Crazy, Stupid, Love." star Lio Tipton, who came out as non-binary in 2021, married Chaz Salembier at a courthouse in Wisconsin on Oct. 6. Two days later, the happy couple — who went Instagram official in June 2021 — said "I do" for a second time in front of 35 guests in the backyard at a lake house near Minocqua, Wisconsin, owned by the "America's Next Top Model" alum's family.

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According to multiple media outlets, Taylour Paige married fashion designer Rivington Starchild on Oct. 5 — her 32nd birthday. In mid-September, the "Zola" and "Hit the Floor" actress first hinted on Instagram that they'd gotten engaged.

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On the Oct. 7 episode of "Jeff Lewis Live," Lala Kent revealed there's a new man in her life: After insisting that she's not dating, she said that she "might be in love with someone" — a 38-year-old man who lives in the Los Angeles area. "My friend's been trying to hook me up with him for a long time and we finally met," she said, adding that they've "hung out" three times and "had a lot of fun" together. She went on to say that it was "game over" when she saw his face but that she's interested in more than his good looks. "I love his brain. He's very smart. … His face doesn't match what comes out of his mouth. He's a unicorn," she said. The "Vanderpump Rules" star then joked that she's "gonna need to have his baby or something." A year ago, Lala called off her engagement to Randall Emmett after she allegedly caught him cheating just months after she gave birth to their daughter, Ocean.

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On Oct. 11 — less than two months after Leah Messer announced that she and Jaylan Mobley were engaged following a year of coupledom — the "Teen Mom" star took to Instagram to share a statement announcing that they recently called it quits: "While the last year has been tremendously exciting for both of us, we've realized that it's best we walk separate paths. We are so grateful for the lessons, growth, and memories we've had in this relationship. So many of you have watched our love story unfold, and we hope that you'll continue to watch our stories while we move forward as friends. We will forever have love and respect for each other, and we ask for privacy as we refocus and transition out of this chapter together," they wrote.

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According to People magazine, which published exclusive wedding photos, "Ray Donovan" actress Skyler Shaye married musician Christian Lopez at the Ritz Carlton in Santa Barbara, California, on Oct. 10. "Christian and I have felt like we've been married for years but nothing compares to the real thing. We're just so elated to have our most beloved friends and family in one place, ringing in this new reality for us. It's a dream come true," said the bride. She also gushed of her new husband, "I was smitten with Christian at first sight. He has a one-of-a-kind heart and is everything my soul was missing. I'm just looking forward to the little things, like saying, husband and wife. I just know we're on the right path of love and trust." Wedding guests included Skyler's godfather, Jon Voight.

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"Floribama Shore" star Gus Smyrnios married Samantha Carucci in Tampa, Florida, on Oct. 8. "Here's to a lifetime with you, Mrs. Smyrnios," he captioned a slideshow of wedding photos on Instagram. The bride, meanwhile, captioned a wedding photo, "I have dreamed of this day my whole life. I love you forever @gus.c.smyrnios." The duo got engaged on their first anniversary in January.

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According to People magazine, which published exclusive wedding photos, FOX Weather meteorologist Stephen Morgan married NBC News correspondent Steven Romo at The Filter Building on White Rock Lake in Dallas, Texas, on Oct. 8. "He doesn't want to live without me. And I can't imagine living without him," said the weatherman. Added his fellow broadcast journalist, "Standing up there in front of people I love most in the world, it was so important for me to capture what it's meant for me to find Stephen. It is something I truly never thought was possible. … I'm just looking forward to building my life with Stephen. I thought I had life pretty well figured out and that there were no surprises in store [before I met him], but I'm so glad I was wrong!" The two men announced their engagement while simultaneously coming out as gay in July 2021.

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According to People magazine, which published exclusive wedding photos, country music singer Lewis Brice married his girlfriend of five years, Denelle Manzer, at the Hiwassee River Wedding and Events venue in Delano, Tennessee, on Oct. 1. The groom's brother and fellow country music artist Lee Brice served as his best man. Lewis and Denelle got engaged in July 2021.

 

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On Oct. 1, country music singer-songwriter Hailey Whitters married her partner of more than a decade, music publishing exec Jake Gear, at a church in her hometown of Shueyville, Iowa. After they said "I do," they celebrated with a reception at the bride's father's farm. "Best day of my life," the groom captioned a slideshow of wedding photos on Instagram. The duo got engaged in July 2020.

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Supermodels of the '70s: Where are they now?

by Jessica Wedemeyer Wonderwall
2:04am PDT, Oct 16, 2022
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Beverly Johnson turns 70 on Oct. 13, 2022. In honor of her birthday, Wonderwall.com is taking a look back at her and more supermodels of the 1970s to find out what they're up to and look like now… Beverly Johnson got her start as a model while studying at Northeastern University. What began as a summer job quickly turned into a booming modeling career that kicked off with features in Glamour magazine. The beauty was not only a prolific model, but a trailblazer: In 1974, Beverly became the first African American model to appear on the cover of American Vogue and in 1975, she became the first Black woman to land the cover of French ELLE. So where is Beverly today?

Keep reading to find out…

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Beverly Johnson continued to model and later tried her hand at reality television. In 2012, she had her own show, "Beverly's Full House," on the Oprah Winfrey Network; it ran for one season. In 2014, Beverly made headlines when she penned an article for Vanity Fair accusing comedy star Bill Cosby of drugging her in the '80s. She elaborated on the story further in her 2015 memoir, "The Face That Changed It All." The model has been married twice and shares a daughter, Anansa, with ex-husband Danny Sims. She had a five-year relationship with actor Chris Noth in the '90s and in 2020 at 67, she became engaged to financier Brian Maillian.

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Christie Brinkley was reportedly discovered at a post office in Paris in 1973. Three years later, she signed with CoverGirl and kicked off a 25-year partnership with the cosmetics brand. (She still holds the record for the longest-running contract between a cosmetics brand and a model.) The blonde beauty also appeared on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue for three consecutive years between 1979 and 1981. Keep reading to see her now…

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Christie Brinkley made her feature film debut in 1983's "National Lampoon's Vacation," played a version of herself in 2011's "Jack and Jill," popped up on several episodes of "Parks and Recreation" between 2012 and 2015 and made her Broadway debut playing Roxie Hart in "Chicago" in 2010. She's also released two books on the subject of beauty and fitness, starred in infomercials for Total Gym fitness equipment and launched a successful skincare line, Christie Brinkley Authentic Skincare. The multi-hyphenate still models and even posed for the 2017 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue with daughters Alexa Ray Joel and Sailor Brinkley Cook. She also has her own organic Prosecco and sparkling wines line, Bellissima. The blonde beauty has been married four times: to French artist Jean-François Allaux, to musician Billy Joel, to real estate developer Richard Taubman — the father of her son, Jack — and then to architect Peter Cook, whom she divorced in 2008 after it was revealed that he'd been unfaithful with a teenager. Christie was also involved with champagne heir Olivier Chandon de Brailles when he died in a racing accident in 1983 and romanced John Mellencamp in 2015 and 2016. Before he married Katharine McPhee, David Foster dated Christie Brinkley briefly in 2017. In 2019, Christie had to drop out of "Dancing With the Stars" after breaking her arm, but luckily, daughter Sailor was able to fill in for her.

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Grace Jones walked runways for the likes of Yves Saint Laurent, Kenzo and Azzedine Alaia during her early days as a model. She's seen here in 1977.

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Grace Jones made her feature film debut in 1973's "Gordon's War" and released her debut studio album, "Portfolio," in 1977. She went on to have a successful career as a recording artist and actress and even became a Bond Girl in 1985's "A View to a Kill." The multitalented star, who toured in 2015 and performed at several major music festivals in 2016, has mostly retired from acting, though she appeared in the 2016 rock 'n' roll film "Gutterdämmerung." In 2022, she performed background vocals on Beyonce's song "Move" and announced she was working on a new album of her own. In 1979, Grace and longtime collaborator Jean-Paul Goude welcomed a son, Paulo. She then romanced actor Dolph Lundgren throughout the early '80s. According to reports, Grace wed producer Chris Stanley in 1989, but she shot down those rumors in her 2015 autobiography, "I'll Never Write My Memoirs." In 1996, Grace wed Atila Altaunbay, from whom she reportedly split in 2004.

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Janice Dickinson, who claims she coined the term "supermodel," launched her career after she won a Miss High Fashion Model competition. She went on to pose for many of the biggest names in fashion over the course of her long career.

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Janice Dickinson found her second calling as a reality TV star. She was memorably fired from "America's Next Top Model" after publicly feuding with host Tyra Banks, headlined "The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency," which chronicled her attempts to book talent for her eponymous agency, sought help for substance abuse issues on "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew" and appeared on "The Surreal Life," "I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!" and "Celebrity Big Brother." She's also written three memoirs about her career, experiences with cosmetic surgery and struggles with alcoholism, substance abuse and eating disorders. More recently, the model tried her hand at music, releasing the single "I Coined It" in 2022. In 2016, she wed psychiatrist Robert Gerner. She previously romanced a wide range of famous faces — from Sylvester Stallone to Jon Lovitz — and was married to Ron Levy, Simon Fields (with whom she shares son Nathan) and Alan B. Gersten. Janice also had a daughter, Savannah Dickinson, with producer Michael Birnbaum. Despite her most recent marriage, the past few years haven't exactly been a breeze for the entrepreneur, who battled breast cancer in 2016 and in 2014 alleged that comedian Bill Cosby raped her in 1982.

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A talent scout reportedly discovered Texas-born beauty Jerry Hall on the beach in St-Tropez. She went on to walk the runway for Yves Saint Laurent, Issey Miyake and Karl Lagerfeld.

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Jerry Hall made her acting debut in 1980 in "Urban Cowboy" and had a small role in 1989's "Batman." In 2000, she starred in a production of "The Graduate" on London's West End, which led to her performing the part of Mrs. Robinson around the globe for more than a decade. She also popped up in various British stage productions, looked for love on the VH1 reality TV show "Kept" in 2005 and competed on "Strictly Come Dancing" in 2012. During the late '70s, Jerry famously left musician Bryan Ferry for a still-married Mick Jagger, whom she "wed" in 1990 and divorced in 1999 due to his issues with infidelity. (He successfully argued during their divorce proceedings that their Bali wedding was only ceremonial and therefore not legally binding.) The duo had four children together — daughters Elizabeth and Georgia May (with whom she's seen here in September 2022) and sons James and Gabriel — all of whom have taken a stab at modeling or acting. In 2016, Jerry and publishing mogul Rupert Murdoch tied the knot after a whirlwind romance of less than a year; they divorced in 2022.

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Lauren Hutton launched her modeling career after responding to a wanted ad for Christian Dior. She went on to work at the Playboy Club as a lunchtime Bunny, reportedly booked more than 25 covers between 1966 and 1975 and made history in 1973 when she signed the first modeling contract with Revlon for a cool $400,000.

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Lauren Hutton made her acting debut in 1968's "Paper Lion." She went on to star in "American Gigolo," "Once Bitten" and "My Father the Hero." She hasn't appeared in a feature film since 2009's "The Joneses" but continues to work regularly as a model. In 2015, she posed as part of Alexander Wang's campaign for DoSomething.org. In 2016, she appeared in an H&M ad and walked the runway during Bottega Veneta's 50th anniversary show in Milan. And in 2017, she stripped down for a Calvin Klein Underwear campaign — at 73! Lauren was romantically involved with her manager, Bob Williamson, for nearly three decades. When he died in 1997, she discovered that not only had he grossly mismanaged her money but also serially cheated on her and disseminated the rumor that she and actress Julie Christie were an item. Lauren also romanced Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren. In 2000, the supermodel suffered multiple leg fractures and a punctured lung when she crashed her bike during a star-studded motorcycle ride outside Las Vegas. After nearly a year in the hospital, she launched her eponymous cosmetics company in 2002. Though she's credited the brand with helping her recover, she shuttered it in 2016.

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Iman was studying political science at the University of Nairobi when photographer Peter Beard discovered her in 1975. She booked her first Vogue spread the following year and went on to pose for the likes of Valentino, Donna Karan and Yves Saint Laurent.

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Iman made her acting debut in 1979's "The Human Factor" and went on to appear in "Out of Africa," "L.A. Story" and "Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country." She launched an eponymous cosmetics company in 1994 and has written two books: the 2001 autobiography "I Am Iman" and the 2005 beauty and makeup guide "The Beauty of Color." During the late '70s, the Somali supermodel briefly romanced Warren Beatty before marrying basketball star Spencer Haywood, with whom she welcomed daughter Zulekha in 1978. They divorced in 1987. Iman met David Bowie three years later. They tied the knot in 1992, welcomed daughter Alexandria in 2000 and were still happily married when he died in 2016 following a secret 18-month cancer battle.

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Ozzy Osbourne once painted hotel room with 'blood of a shark'

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During the midst of a drug binge, Ozzy Osbourne once smeared the blood of a dismembered shark over the walls of a hotel room, according to one of his bandmates.

In his memoir, "Iron Man: My Journey through Heaven and Hell with Black Sabbath," Tony Iommi recalled several unimaginable touring moments with the "Prince of Darkness."

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"With drugs, always you get bored, so you must do something to one another. Like Ozzy hauling a shark through a window, dismembering it and soaking our room in blood," Tony said, according to The Daily Star.

Tony — who co-founded Black Sabbath — didn't go into more detail but said Ozzy also once asked Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward if he could "set him on fire" during another head-scratching moment. That moment, though, was more of a prank, Tony said.

Ozzy supposedly asked, "Bill, can I set fire to you?" Bill quipped, "Busy, so not just yet." A bit later, Bill proclaimed, "I'm going home now, so if you want, you can set fire to me."

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Ozzy has been very open about his drug and alcohol addiction — he once estimated that he's been to rehab 10 times. He's reportedly been sober since 2013, a decision that came after he apparently took hallucinogenics and got into a tiff with a horse. 

"I used to swallow handfuls of tabs at a time. The end of it came when we got back to England. I took 10 tabs of acid then went for a walk in a field. I ended up standing there talking to this horse for about an hour," he told The Daily Star. "In the end the horse turned round and told me to f*** off. That was it for me."

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Ice-T's wife reflects on decision to bathe daughter, 6, in sink

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Coco Austin made quite the splash after showing a recent image of her daughter bathing in the kitchen sink. It's been weeks since that post, and she has no regrets. 

"Everything I do, people have got to say something about it," Coco told Page Six. "But now it's kinda weird to other people. Like, really? If you are a mom you have bathed your child in the sink."

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Coco explained that she decided to make a TikTok video of her 6-year-old daughter, Chanel, and herself getting ready for a fashion show. Although the video showed Coco doing her hair and trying on outfits, everyone seemed to focus on Chanel's sink soak.

"I was going to the fashion show and they took that one second and made that one little thing bigger than anything else," she said of the video. 

Last month, the "Ice Loves Coco" star was mom-shamed by many of her Instagram followers for bathing Chanel in the kitchen sink. At the time, she explained that a sink bath was "easiest when you have to be fast." Critics responded by arguing that Chanel is too old to be soaking in the sink. The parent police said Chanel was certainly able to bathe herself. One person felt that Coco treats the tot like "an infant."

Amid the backlash, Coco defended herself. 

"People, you gotta know by now that I'm an unconventional mother," she tweeted. "I do what works and is easier on me. Some may want to take some pointers rather than rag on me!"

Ice-T told Page Six that he expects negativity on social media but doesn't get too wrapped up in it. 

"I think with social media, if you put it out there, you have to expect comments. So it will be positive or it will be negative. So the only way not to have them comment about your child is don't post," the "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" star said. "The key is you cannot give a f*** about other people's opinions, or you will never get anywhere in life."

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For her part, Coco plans to continue sharing photos of their daughter. 

"Before she was born I would say, 'You know what? I'm going to build a cage and she's gonna stay in that cage and I'm gonna be one of those parents,'" she recalled. "I'm like that parent where I'm very suffocating. I'm very overpowering and I might not show it in pictures and stuff, but I watch everything that she does."

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'Days of Our Lives' star shares shocking pics from Hawaii trip after going 'missing' during hike

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"Days of Our Lives" actor James Lastovic and his roommate were found safe in Hawaii a few days after his family reported them missing. 

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The actor's mom said James and Nevin Dizdari went on a hike at Kokee State Park in Hawaii on Sunday, Oct. 9. The duo never returned to their hotel that evening. 

"They were due to fly back today but never made their flight nor returned their rental car," his mother said on Instagram on Monday. "This is NOT LIKE THEM! They are both consciencious [sic] kids."

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James' mother, Lucienne, told TMZ that James and Nevin's car had a tracking device, but authorities were unable to locate it for some time. However, on Tuesday, Nevin's sister shared a message that the two had been found.

"My sister and James are okay, they got lost on their hike but made it back to their car and are on their way back to the resort now. Thank you everyone for reposting and helping us reach Nevin," she said on Instagram. 

From 2015 to 2020, James played recurring character Joey Johnson on "Days of Our Lives." He also starred on "Insatiable."

On Oct. 14, he took to Instagram to share a slideshow of photos from his headline-making vacay, which he captioned simply, "Kauai."

The slideshow included several shots of a shirtless James, a selfie with Nevin flashing two thumbs up as she sat with James in a car, a pic of James bundled up in layers of dirty clothing — purportedly taken after they spent the night lost in the wilderness — and two photos of the maps they used to navigate through the park.

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'Buffy' alum says Bill Murray called him trash and dropped him in a trash can when was just 9 years old, plus more celeb news

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Seth Green says Bill Murray threw him in a trash can backstage at 'SNL' when he was 9 and Bill was 31

Allegations about Bill Murray's inappropriate behavior are starting to pile up. In her new memoir, Geena Davis writes that the comic coerced her into massaging him and screamed at her on the set of 1990's "Quick Change." And Puck recently reported Bill paid a $100,000 settlement to a production staffer who accused him of straddling and kissing her on the set of "Being Mortal" earlier this year. Now, Seth Green says Bill once "dangled" him over a trashcan by the ankles, then threw him in it, backstage at "Saturday Night Live" when Seth was 9 and Bill was 31. The "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" alum was participating in a skit on "SNL" and was in the green room watching TV when Bill walked in, Seth recalled on YouTube's "Good Mythical Morning." "He saw me sitting on the arm of this chair and made a big fuss about me being in his seat," Seth said. "And I was like, 'That is absurd. I am sitting on the arm of this couch. There are several lengths of this sofa. Kindly, e** off.' And he was like, 'That's my chair.'" Seth's mom apparently suggested her son give up the seat "since he's the Bill Murray." Seth didn't want to. "And I go — I've never been more indignant … 'Are you this much of a jerk? You're this rude to tell a [kid] to get out of your [chair]? … What is this power play?'" Seth recalled. "He picked me up by my ankles… he dangled me over a trash can and he was like, 'The trash goes in the trash can,'" he continued. "And I was screaming, and I swung my arms wildly. … He dropped me in the trash can, the trash can falls over. I was horrified. I ran away, hid under the table in my dressing room and just cried." Seth recalled thinking at the time, "I've never been so embarrassed in my life." He said cast members Eddie Murphy and Tim Kazurinsky tried to cheer him up before the show by telling him: "'Hey, everybody knows Bill's a d***, you know? He's hosting the show. He's probably really, like, nervous about it.' You be a pro …" Bill, 72, has yet to respond to multiple outlets' requests for comment.

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That time George Clooney pranked Meryl Streep and Brad Pitt with some help from Jimmy Kimmel …

George Clooney's obsession with pranking his costars is the stuff of Hollywood legend and it seems even Meryl Streep is not immune. George stopped by "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on Thursday (Oct. 13), with his longtime pal and "Ticket To Paradise" leading lady, Julia Roberts. When Jimmy asked Julia if she'd ever fallen prey to George's pranks over the years, she said she "would fall for everything" when they were shooting 2001's "Ocean's Eleven." George then outed Jimmy as being one of his pranking teammates and revealed the the late-night host inspired a particularly nasty trick George played on Meryl Streep and Brad Pitt. "He'll send me stationery of just, like, people's names," George said, gesturing at Jimmy. "You sent me Brad Pitt's stationery. And I send letters to people from Brad Pitt — horrible letters," George admitted. "I mean, I saw Meryl Streep the other night, sent her a letter years ago with a bunch of CDs that were [by a] dialect coach. I sent it from Brad. A bunch of CDs to Meryl Streep. Said, "This guy helped me with my accent in 'Troy,' I thought maybe he could help you,'" he recalled writing to the acclaimed, three-time Oscar-winner. "Meryl said she avoided Brad for like five years," George said, cracking up. He also revealed Jimmy once sent him White House stationary, complete with gold embossing. "Bill Clinton's actual stationery," he recalled. "And I send actors all the time letters from Bill Clinton about how much he loved their movie. Which I guarantee they're hanging up in their homes. So if anyone's watching, take the picture down, take it down!'"

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Teresa Giudice says she was 'used as an example' when she got jail time for fraud

Looking back, Teresa Giudice believes she only went to jail on fraud charges because she was on "Real Housewives of New Jersey." "I got used as an example," Teresa said on a panel at BravoCon on Friday (Oct. 14), according to People. "What's the saying? The good comes with the bad. Meaning, like, because I was on TV — if I was just a regular housewife, I probably wouldn't have went to jail." Teresa was released from prison in 2015 after serving 11 months of a 15-month prison sentence for her role in the bankruptcy and other fraud committed by her then-husband, Joe Giudice, who was hit with a 41-month sentence and later deported to Italy. On the panel, Teresa explained that she was shocked by her sentence. "Joe was telling them, 'She has nothing to do with it.' He told me, 'D***, they want you more than they want me!' And he was the one who did it," she recalled. "It was the most devastating thing in my entire life," Teresa added. "Just [think of] leaving your four daughters. My heart is just beating just talking about it." Asked what advice she'd offer other "Real Housewives" stars battling legal problems, Teresa replied: "Make sure your husband's filing taxes." Teresa and Joe's divorce was finalized in 2020. She married Luis Ruelas earlier this year.

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Cuba Gooding Jr. won't get jail time in forcible touching case after complying with plea deal

Cuba Gooding Jr. will avoid jail time in the criminal sex abuse case that was first brought against him at the height of the #MeToo movement. On Thursday (Oct. 13), the "Jerry Maguire" star pleaded guilty to a single count of harassment after prosecutors confirmed he'd complied with the terms of a plea deal, according to The New York Times. Cuba was originally charged in 2019 with "groping or forcibly kissing" three women, the Times reported. Those claims sparked a wave of similar allegations from at least 19 more women who said the star touched various parts of their bodies without consent in venues such as bars and nightclubs. The district attorney's office wanted to present testimony from the 19 other women who said they had similar encounters with Cuba in order to prove there was a pattern to his alleged behavior. But in April, prosecutors said that a plea deal had been reached. As part of the terms of the deal, Cuba would plead guilty to the lesser harassment charge "as long as he was not arrested again and continued the alcohol and behavior modification treatment" program he started in 2019, according to the Times. All three women whose allegations fueled the original case submitted statements about that were read in court on Thursday. Kelsey Harbert, who appeared in person, said the plea deal "felt like a betrayal," since Cuba could now duck out of the situation he created as "a free man." She also described having been traumatized by the incident. The other two accusers echoed her sentiments, according to the Times.

'The Crown' unveils Season 5 photos featuring all-new cast

New photos of the long-awaited fifth season of Netflix's "The Crown" are here, and they include an extremely forlorn-looking Elizabeth Debicki as Princess Diana. The series returns next month with a new cast, as it's done every two seasons to show the members of Britain's royal family as their ages progress through the years. Another shot released by the streamer on Friday (Oct. 14) shows Dominic West as Prince Charles getting cozy with Camilla Parker Bowles, now played by Olivia Williams. According to Netflix, the new season sees Charles pressuring his mother, Queen Elizabeth II (Imelda Staunton) to let him divorce Diana. Additional photos show Charles and Diana with their children, Prince William (Timothee Sambor) and Prince Henry (Teddy Hawley), on a speedboat while on vacation and a rather stressed-looking Queen Elizabeth. The new season takes viewers from the late '80s through the early '90s, including what the queen once called her "annus horribilis." That would be 1992, when a fire devastated Windsor Castle and three of the monarch's children broke up with their spouses. Speaking to Netflix's Tudum blog, Elizabeth noted that "of all the seasons" of "The Crown," what's covered in Season 5 was inspired by a time when there was more "visual content … of the royal family" than ever before. "In the '90s, everything had started to be filmed and also it was the birth of the 24-hour news cycle, so there's just this incredible amount of content that we have access to," she explained. Season 5 hits Netflix on Nov. 9.

Beyonce denies 'deeply troubling' claims designer wasn't paid for work on 'Renaissance'

Once again, Beyonce's hitting back at what her team says are baseless claims of non-payment for work on "Renaissance." On Wednesday (Oct. 12), fashion designer Nusi Quero said on Instagram that he had yet to be paid via Bey's stylist for his work on the new album. Bey's rep, however, says the since-deleted Instagram claim is untrue — and they can prove it. "It is deeply troubling that designer Nusi Quero has posted damaging statements about Marni Senofonte regarding non-payments for work completed," Bey's rep told E! News in a statement published Friday. "In fact, he was paid for his work, and there is proof of all payments made. We have been in communication with his team and there were three payments made to him," the statement continued. "The first payment was made on May 9, 2022. The second payment, a fifty percent down payment on the agreed cost, was made via wire on July 8, 2022. The third and final payment was returned when he changed his account number. It was returned as an invalid account number based on an error on his part." Bey's rep added: "After persistent and exhausting communication to get the correct information on his account and two unsuccessful wire transfer attempts. A physical check was mailed to him for final payment on September 29, 2022." The '90s pop duo Right Said Fred recently alleged they were neither paid nor asked permission to use music from their hit "I'm Too Sexy" on the song "Alien Superstar." Last week, Beyonce's rep pointed to a paper trail showing the singer had gotten permission to use the music and paid the artists, who even "publicly spoke of their gratitude for being on the album."

'Harry Potter' star Robbie Coltrane has died at 72

The "Harry Potter" family paid tribute to Robbie Coltrane on social media on Friday (Oct. 14), amid news of his death. Robbie, who played Hagrid in the franchise, had reportedly been in declining health for a number of years before he died in a hospital in Scotland at age 72. "Robbie was one of the funniest people I've met and used to keep us laughing constantly as kids on that set," Daniel Radcliffe shared. "I've especially fond memories of him keeping our spirits up on 'Prisoner of Azkaban,' when we were all hiding from the torrential rain for hours in Hagrid's hut and he was telling stories and cracking jokes to keep morale up. I feel incredibly lucky that I got to meet and work with him and very sad that he's passed. He was an incredible actor and a lovely man." Robbie's contributions to British cinema — including the "Harry Potter" movies and the James Bond films "Goldeneye" and "The World Is Not Enough" — helped earn him an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in 2006.

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