ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Anna Chlumsky Gives Birth to Baby No. 2. And another baby makes four! Congratulations are in order for Anna Chlumsky and her family, as she gave birth to her second child with husband Shaun So, E! News confirms. The Veep actress welcomed daughter Clara Elizabeth So on Thursday, July 28. The couple's newest addition will be a little sister to Penelope Joan, 3. The My Girl star's rep confirmed her second pregnancy to E! News in April. At the time, Chlumsky couldn't help but gush about motherhood and all it entails. "It's awesome. I love it," Chlumsky said. "[Penelope's] becoming her own person and it's delicious to watch." The actress continued, "She's really fun and really sweet. And she's very determined. I love all those things about her. If she wasn't my daughter, I'd want to hang out with her still. She's really good company." Even though the actress has had a successful career in Hollywood, Emmy-nominated Chlumsky previously said she didn't know whether she'd want her children to follow in her footsteps. "I mean, in the sense that I have a ridiculous and irrational sense of responsibility for others, giving her advice would make me nervous even if I were a skier. Or a lawyer. In that I don't want to be responsible for her experience," she told The Guardian. "My advice to her would be: Stick to school plays." Congratulations again! People was the first to report the news. (Eonline)

Former Laguna Beach Star Dieter Schmitz Is Married -- All the Details on His Romantic Ceremony. Dieter Schmitz is officially a married man. The former Laguna Beach star married his fiancee Isabell Hiebl Saturday evening in Monterey, Calif. According to social media, former co-stars Trey Phillips, Stephen Colletti and Loren Polster were all able to attend and have a big role in Dieter's special day. "Love these guys @treyphillips @stephencolletti @benjammin2686 @lukih17 @lorenpolster," the groom wrote on Instagram just hours before exchanging vows. "Today is the day!" As for what the couple has planned for their honeymoon, E! News has learned that the pair will be embarking on a trip of a lifetime to Bali, Australia and Hong Kong to celebrate their nuptials. Fans of Laguna Beach will easily remember Dieter as one of Stephen and Lauren Conrad's best friends. He also dated Jessica Smith during high school on the popular reality show. Fast-forward to E! News' cast reunion in May when the groom was busy planning a wedding while managing EVEN Hotel Times Square South and collaborating with Loren on a new sports website titled HugeSportsGuys.com. Despite a busy schedule, one look at the couple's social media pages and you will notice plenty of love between the pair. "Boom! Engaged to @isathebell. Otherwise referred to as being the luckiest, happiest man on planet earth! Time to celebrate!!! #Dizzy4Schmitz," Dieter shared on Instagram when announcing his engagement. Isabell added, "Love you @DieterSchmitz." Congratulations to the happy couple. (Eonline)

Iggy Azalea and French Montana Fuel Romance Rumors After Heading to Cabo Together. Iggy Azalea and French Montana are spending some time together south of the border! The rappers flew to Cabo with a few friends over the weekend, and it wasn't long before the rumors surrounding their romance reignited. French Montana shared multiple photos and videos of the two surrounded by four of their pals en route to the beachfront locale, later revealing plenty of time has been spent soaking up the sun and lounging by the pool. But it's one particularly steamy video of the pair that caught the attention of many hoping Iggy and French are more than just friends. While flying to Cabo, the "No Shopping" artist was caught resting his head on Iggy's backside as she posed for the camera. Speculation that something was up between the Aussie native and Montana sparked late last month when E! News exclusively learned they were spotted getting cozy and then leaving a Las Vegas club together. But a week later, the female emcee quickly cleared up the rumors while chatting with E! News, revealing, "No, we're [just] collaborating." She further explained, "I've got another single coming out with French Montana, so we recorded it while I was in Las Vegas last week. It should be having a music video filmed to it in the next few weeks." Developing their onscreen chemistry perhaps? Only time will tell. (Eonline)

Cassie's had a change of heart -- she's back with Diddy ... despite a domestic incident last week in which cops were called. We broke the story ... Cassie dumped Diddy and a heated argument ensued. Diddy allegedly grabbed Cassie's phone, jumped out of the car they were in and skedaddled. The Beverly Hills police investigated the incident and determined it was just one of those things and no crime was committed. Diddy gave the phone back and there was no violence, so it came down to a case of no harm, no foul. Even if the cops saw it differently, Cassie made it clear she didn't want her boo prosecuted so it would have been dropped anyway. Make it work, guys. (TMZ)

Renee Zellweger Reveals Why She Returned to Hollywood After a Six-Year Hiatus: "I Craved the Creative Process Again." Renee Zellwegeris back after six years away from the spotlight. The Bridge Jones's Baby star graces the September cover of American Way magazine for American Airlines, along the way offering candid insight into her motivation for leaving Hollywood in 2010 and why she chose to return. "I planned to take some time off after Chicago (2002), but there kept being once-in-a-lifetime experiences in front of me that I didn't want to miss out on," Zellweger mused of her professional life. "Then I learned you can't keep doing that forever, so I chose to see what would happen if I did let that once-in-a-lifetime experience that was ahead of me go and just be still and see what I could build." The 47-year-old dedicated much of her time off to helping others, traveling to Thailand and Cambodia, as well as Liberia with a gender equality organization to empower local women and advocate for their rights. Of her experience abroad, she told the mag, "I think traveling off the beaten path is a good idea for anybody because it's essential for understanding not just the rest of the world but yourself." But underneath Zellweger's desire to experience a world outside of the entertainment industry was an itch to get back to her roots. "I craved the creative process again," she admitted. "When I stopped making films, it was because it became more depleting than rewarding. It was because of the way I was living my life, and I don't think you can be good in a creative medium if you aren't grateful for the opportunity to participate. "I started to miss it and I felt ready," Renee added. Coupled with the serendipitous opportunity to reprise one of her most beloved roles, the actress said it was a "no-brainer" to sign on for the Bridget Jones' franchise third installment because, as she put it, "There's this great reunion waiting in London with this character I love and all my friends who I've adored for years. It was an excellent excuse to go back." And as it turns out, Renee even draws upon some of Bridget's quirks throughout her daily life. "I smile a lot on red carpets in the midst of those moments that hopefully people won't know about," she revealed. "I smile through the Bridget Jones moments. There are a million of them, all day, every day. But, I'm hopelessly hopeful. I'm an optimist. I guess I just believe that you've gotta laugh; have some humor." (Eonline)

Tom Hiddleston's Instagram Account Gets Hacked. Tom Hiddleston may have only joined Instagram a few weeks ago, but he's already fallen victim to one of social media's biggest issues: hacking. Yes, the 35-year-old actor is the latest celebrity to see his account hacked. It happened just after 9 a.m. EST on Friday when fans started noticing some off-brand posts going up, including some weird videos, a Snapchat code to an unknown user and more. The hackers had control of his account for about two hours, promoting other Instagram users with captions like, "Follow me. I will you something important." They also shared a photo promising Hiddleston fans they'd eventually give his account back to him. The actor finally regained control around 11 a.m. Meanwhile, Hiddleston has only been on Instagram for a couple weeks, having joined on August 9 and telling fans during a recent Q&A that he had been planning to do so "for a while." Though he wasn't following anyone during the first couple days on the platform, he finally started adding his co-stars and friends...and yes, his girlfriend Taylor Swift , too, of course! Robert Downey Jr. welcomed him to the 'Gram with a proper shout out on the social media platform, posting a photo of Hiddleston wearing that "I [heart] T.S." shirt from his Fourth of July vacation. "Join me in welcoming the biggest T.Stark fan of them all to Instagram," RDJ cleverly captioned the pic. (Eonline)

Demi Lovato Credits Rehab for Helping Her Shed Her Disney Image. Nick Jonas and Demi Lovato have been in the spotlight for years having grown up with Disney. But like so many Disney stars before them, Nick and Demi departed the Mouse House, choosing to branch out into their own pop careers. But having to transition from a child star into an adult entertainer can't be easy, especially when you've become famous for a demographic of young kids watching the Disney channel. Now that Demi and Nick have forged their own paths, the two are opening up about how they managed to leave the Mouse House image behind. "It was challenging at the beginning, for me at least, and still is, to a certain degree, I think, far less now than in the initial launch of my solo career," Nick shared with The Calgary Herald. "I think that there was an association with people's first introduction to me (as a member of family band The Jonas Brothers) as opposed to them taking the music and my image for what it is now, in its current representation. So it took some time." The challenges he faced didn't stop him from trying, much to the delight and benefit of his fans. "I see every challenge as an opportunity to pivot and find something, a new way of showing people what you're all about and giving them some more depth," he added. "There are moments I think we both pushed each other as well. Demi, in pushing me to get more vulnerable in my music with this next record and encouraging me to really open up about some things that happened in my life that I think will help people get even more connected to me. And those moments among friends and creative relationships are so important because I think they really shape not only your next steps but the way the world sees you, as well, which is key in making a transition from a youthful career to what hopefully is a long-lasting adult tour." But Demi, who also starred in Camp Rock with Nick, revealed that she didn't share the same difficulties as the former Jonas Brothers crooner when it came to transitioning out of their child star personas because she had to deal with other demons. "For me, the transition was a little bit easier because I didn't have to do anything to break out of the Disney mold. It's a lot easier when you just go to rehab," admitted Demi, who went to rehab six years ago for physical and emotional issues. "So, I kind of grew up really fast in the public eye in that way and so when it was time to release my music, I think people looked at me differently. I wanted to prove to people that I wasn't just a stereotypical Hollywood starlet that goes to rehab and falls back into the trap of the things that got her there." During her journey, Demi realized she wanted to become a true artist. "I wanted to make sure that the music that I made was great and that I was passionate about the music that I put out and I sang my heart out and I also, like we said, I wanted to continue the message of using my platform for more things than just singing about heartbreak," she explained. "That's what music is for, is getting you through times, but also using it to inspire people." (Eonline)

Hope Solo Takes Indefinite 'Personal Leave' from Seattle Reign Following Suspension from U.S. Soccer. Hope Solo's future in soccer is looking more uncertain than ever. Solo's team, the Seattle Reign FC of the National Women's Soccer League, announced that the goalie had been "granted a personal leave" before the team faced off against the Portland Thorns on Saturday night. "Hope Solo has been granted personal leave and will be unavailable for today's match," the Reign announced on Twitter. "Andi Tostanoski has been signed as a GK replacement." No return date for the goalkeeper was disclosed. The announcement comes days after Solo was suspended for six months from the U.S. Soccer organization for conduct "counter to the organization's principles." U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati said the comments Solo made after Sweden beat the U.S. at the Rio Olympics were "unacceptable and do not meet the standard of conduct we require from our National Team players." While speaking to Sports Illustrated's Grant Wahl, the athlete called the Swedish team "cowards." "I thought that we played a courageous game," she said. "But I also think we played a bunch of cowards. The best team did not win today." Solo was previously suspended for 30 days early in 2015 for her conduct and will not be eligible for selection to the national team until February. (People)

Reggaeton star J Balvin is lucky to be alive after a small plane he was traveling in went down just after takeoff. The plane was leaving the Bahamas Friday when the wreck happened. A rep for the singer says he was not injured and at this time it's unclear what caused the crash. Balvin posted a photo of the wreckage just after it happened with a message thanking God for his survival. (TMZ)

Charlie Sheen is in such financial trouble ... his ex-wives have agreed to slice their child support payments in half, for fear if he goes to court the payments would be reduced to next to nothing ... TMZ has learned. Sources familiar with the situation tell us, both Brooke Mueller and Denise Richards have agreed to around $25k a month ... they were each getting $55k a month. We're told Charlie is now making next to nothing, which is shocking given his previous earning power with "Two and a Half Men" and "Anger Management." Our sources say Brooke and Denise both knew if Charlie went to court for a reduction in support a judge would drop the payments to $10k a month, or maybe even lower. We're told Charlie threw in some real estate for Brooke and Denise and committed to doing a show with Denise. We're also told Charlie is liquidating his assets, because he's facing a slew of legal claims. (TMZ)

Ryan Lochte Formally Indicted by Rio Police With False Report of Robbery. Lochte has apologized for his role in the Rio robbery scandal, but he hasn't fully moved on from the incident just yet. The Olympic athlete will be summoned to attend a hearing in front of the Brazilian justice, Rio civil police commissioner Clemente Braune confirmed to NBC News. A formal document will be sent to the United States asking for the cooperation of the U.S. judicial system in summoning Lochte to Brazil. If he is summoned and does not show up for the hearing, however, the process will continue without him. Per G1, who was first to report on the summons, the penalty for false communication of a crime is 1 to 6 months in prison. However, if Lochte does not appear before the Brazilian justice, he cannot be sentenced. E! News reached out to Lochte's attorney for comment but we did not receive an immediate response. UPDATE: E! News can confirm that Ryan Lochte has been indicted by Rio police with false report of robbery. In a police statement sent to local media, the Olympic swimmer will be notified in the United States so that he can decide whether or not he would like to seek defense council in Brazil. The formal indictment will also be sent to the International Olympic Committee's ethics commission. (Eonline)

THE OTHER STUFF . . .

Polish Olympian Auctions Off His Silver Medal to Pay for a Young Boy's Medical Bills. For one Olympian, helping someone in need outweighed holding onto his new prized possession from Rio. Polish discus thrower Piotr Malachowski auctioned off his silver medal to pay for the medical bills of a young boy named Olek Syzmanski. Malachowski took to his Facebook page to share the news of his auction, and in an English translation of his post, said "fate gave [him] a chance to increase the value of [his] 'Silver.'" He also shared a photo of what appeared to be Syzmanski, along with his silver medal and the page to participate in the auction. According to the post, Syzmanski's mother reached out to Malachowski to ask for help raising money for her son's retinoblastoma procedure in New York. The total cost of the surgery is $126,000, but part of it had already been raised. Malachowski was aiming to raise around $84,000, but ended the auction after selling it to the wealthiest couple in Poland for an undisclosed amount, according to ESPN. (The medal was at $19,000 when it was removed from the auction site.) He said the brother and sister duo of Dominika and Sebastian Kulczyk "declared their willingness to buy my silver medal for an amount which enables us to meet the goal set." The Olympian shared his latest victory on Facebook, and expressed his joy in contributing to Syzmanski's battle to save his eyesight. "We were able to show that together we can do wonders," Malachowski wrote. "My silver medal today is worth a lot more than a week ago. It is worth the life and health of a small Olek. It is our great shared success." (People)

How Prince William and Princess Kate Are Softening the Royal Family's Stiff-Upper Lip by Showing Their Emotions. Prince William and Princess Kate are starting a conversation about mental health-and in so doing, they're opening up in ways royals of previous generations never have. Speaking out with increasing regularity about the stresses they share with other parents, they are taking on long-standing taboos about seeking help. "Traditionally, royalty has had a stiff upper lip. But these two-and Prince Harry-are anything but traditional. William has often gone out on a limb," says longtime royals author Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine. "He is following Diana-and that is further proof of her legacy." William, Kate and Harry, she notes, "can't promote the idea that people should talk openly without talking openly themselves." They have been doing just that. At a parents' helpline run by Young Minds in London on Thursday, Kate told a small group, "I am sure we will face worries. We do face worries, because we've got small young children." Key to the young royals' goal of fighting mental health stigma is the establishment of Heads Together, a coalition of eight charity partners. A spokesman for their office at Kensington Palace says, "The campaign is about changing the national conversation on mental wellbeing, and ultimately ending the stigma associated with mental health by encouraging people to talk to others and reach out for support if they feel they need it. "Through their work, the Duke and Duchess and Prince Harry have seen all too often that people feel afraid to admit they are struggling with their mental health. That fear of prejudice and judgment can prevent people from getting necessary help and can ultimately destroy lives and families. That's why they want to help change the national conversation and are encouraging others to do the same." While touring Youthscape earlier this week, William and Kate were shown an online tool called Alumina that helps young people take the first steps to recovery from self-harm. As they did, their knowledge shone through. Ruth Ayres, project manager of Self-Harm U.K., tells PEOPLE, "They're just really good with people. Young people directly see through people who put on any facade. "They talked about wanting to raise awareness of mental health first aid in schools. That is really forward thinking-something that lots of mental health charities and schools have been struggling with for some time: How do we respond if someone self-harms on site and get the right attention to them?" Ayres, whose brother is Late, Late Show host James Corden (and who excitedly tweeted "Check out my sister here with some friends! So proud of the work she is doing"), praised the lead the royal parents are taking: "Anybody who's putting talking about emotional resilience front and center is amazing." She says around one in 10 young people in the U.K. will self-harm, but the total number is likely even greater. "As a society, we have to empower young people to build their emotional resilience so that self-harm isn't the first thing they go to when they feel emotional difficulties," says Ayres. "And that starts with talking." Over at the charity Young Minds, which the couple visited on Thursday, they listened in on the support that takes place via the helpline. Kate heard one call between a parent and one of the volunteers, Debrina Lloyd-Davies. "[She] was struck that they are willing to talk in great detail about their emotions," Lloyd-Davies tells PEOPLE. "She was struck at how honest the caller was and how they were looking for next steps and encouragement. The caller goes away with lots of support. She said, 'You did that in 20 minutes. That's incredible!'" Lloyd-Davies adds, "You don't have to be parent to feel empathy for someone going through a difficult time, but as parents [William and Kate] are definitely more aware. "They are right on the money in terms of what's lacking in mental health services at the moment. They have had experiences themselves-whether it be marital breakup or loss of a parent-and understand that getting in early so that young people grow up to lead healthy productive lives. "Getting early intervention is the key to what they want to do. They are lovely people who really care and have a sense of what's going on out there in terms of mental health. That's a lot to with their own experiences." Volunteer Saida Tahir, a mother of two, says, "They were particularly interested in how you keep the emotion out of the calls, how do you stay neutral and stop saying, 'You should do this, or have that idea.' William was saying, 'If it was me I'd want to tell them what to do-and its really difficult not to do that.'" Tahir says the couple are absorbing the campaign on a personal and emotional level. "They seem to have a lot of knowledge about anxiety and mental health," she says. "They saw it from a completely different perspective, from the perspective of parents. It is something that affects the whole family-and parents are often the ones who bear the brunt. Parents always worry." (People)

Gwyneth Paltrow Said No to Rob Lowe -- And We Don't Blame Her! Rob Lowe says the first person he called to ask to be a part of his Comedy Central Roast was his good friend Gwyneth Paltrow. "She said, 'Robbie, I'd love to do it. Let me do some research,'" Lowe, 52, told reporters last night after the taping of the roast in L.A. "She called me back: 'Not only am I not doing it, I don't think you should do it.' I saved the text. It was genius." For those not familiar with the Comedy Central insult fests, they're full of over-the-top cuss-filled NSFW jokes. Lowe endured about two hours of a verbal smackdown from a dais that included roast master Jeffrey Ross, singer Jewel, NFL star Peyton Manning, Rob Riggle, David Spade, SNL's Pete Davidson, comedian Nikki Glaser, Lowe's The Outsiders co-star Ralph Macchio, British comedian Jimmy Carr and ultra-conservative politico Ann Coulter. The group chided Lowe for his infamous Democratic National Convention sex tape he made in 1988 with a 16-year-old girl, his past substance abuse problems (fortunately, he's been clean and sober for 26 years now), his string of failed TV series and his pretty boy looks. The roasters also went after each other with jokes about 9/11, AIDS, Hitler and more. "I'm just glad there's something left of me," Lowe said. "I think I'm in tatters still up there on that stage. But they were all so funny and I just love a good joke." But did any of the jokes go too far? "It's like you're in the NFL -- you hit hard," Lowe said. "This is the NFL. You're here to hit hard. There are other places to do soft jokes. You want to bring your soft s--t, f--king do a late night show. But if you're on a Comedy Central roast, you better bring your A-game." Lowe's wife of 25 years Sheryl and their two teenage sons were in the audience. "That was the scariest to look out at the family," he said. "They're family, but I think they survived." Also in the audience was family friend Maria Shriver. When the former first lady of California heard about the roast, she offered to be a roaster but backed out after doing some research like Paltrow. It's obvious Lowe has no problem making fun of himself. He didn't even mind that footage from his sex tape was shown just about five minutes into the show. "What you guys don't know because this is (airing on Labor Day), there's a wave of publicity that I did myself (being released)," he said. "I'm just saying you're going to be very interested in it." The Comedy Central Roast of Rob Lowe airs on Comedy Central on Labor Day at 10 p.m. (Eonline)

Mel Gibson's former girlfriend, Oksana Grigorieva, made good on their new custody settlement and moved out of his Sherman Oaks rental, and now he's dumping it. Mel's selling the 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath pad for $2.575 million. The 3,468 square foot home hit the market Thursday. It's a Frank Lloyd Wright knock-off -- modern architecture with a bunch of stone features and stained glass. No pool though. As we previously reported ... Mel agreed to give Oksana just under $30k in child support each month for their 6-year-old daughter, Lucia, IF Oksana agreed to move out of the rental. Mel bought the home in 2009 for $2.4 million. (TMZ)

Dwayne Wade's cousin, a 32-year-old mother of 4, was killed in Chicago Friday in what the NBA star is calling an "act of senseless gun violence." Nykea Aldridge was pushing a baby stroller in Chicago's Parkway Gardens neighborhood when two men opened fire on another. Aldridge was caught in the crossfire and struck in the head and arm ... she was pronounced dead at a local hospital. Wade said Friday night, "My cousin was killed today in Chicago. Another act of senseless gun violence. 4 kids lost their mom for NO REASON. Unreal. #EnoughIsEnough" You'll remember ... Wade took the ESPYS stage a few months ago with Lebron James, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul to spread a message of peace and to end senseless violence. Cops are questioning two men in connection with Aldridge's death. (TMZ)

Colin Kaepernick has enraged fans who have now taken over social media to skewer the San Fran QB for refusing to stand for the national anthem. The 49ers quarterback said after Friday night's game against Green Bay, "I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color." Battle lines drawn. (TMZ)

Making a Murderer's Steven Avery Says He'll Pay for His Own Extensive Forensic Testing to Prove His Innocence. Steven Avery is putting his money where his mouth is. The subject of the hit Netflix docu-series Making a Murderer filed a new 45-page motion asking for "post-conviction testing of physical evidence" since "considerable progress has been made in forensic DNA methods, procedures and tests" since the 2007 murder trial of Teresa Halbach. The motion also adds that Avery is willing to pay for the extensive testing himself. His lawyers explain that they are formally requesting the "most comprehensive, thorough and advanced forensic testing ever requested by a criminal defendant in the State of Wisconsin" be put into action. In the court documents, obtained by E! News, Avery's team asks that "body fluid source testing" be performed to possibly "identify the source of the bodily fluids found on the victim's vehicle key and hood latch." Additionally, Avery is seeking radiocarbon testing that could potentially "establish the age of Mr. Avery's blood found in the victim's vehicle and determine, based on age, if the blood was planted." His lawyers also as that advanced DNA testing take place on new evidence that has yet to be screened in the case, as well as pre-existing evidence that was tested back during the trial almost a decade ago. This latest motion comes on the heels of the news that Avery's nephew Brendan Dassey's conviction was overturned. A judge ordered that Brendan be "released from custody unless, within 90 days of the date of this decision, the State initiates proceedings to retry him." (Eonline)

Music

Newly Single Jennifer Lopez Performs Onstage With Ex-Husband Marc Anthony. Jennifer Lopez is finding her groove in the days following her split from Casper Smart. The chart topper joined ex-husband Marc Anthony onstage during his New York City tour stop at Radio City Music Hall on Saturday evening, proving once again that these two can remain friends and support each other's careers without second thought. J.Lo and Marc performed their Latin pop hit "No Me Ames," a song that came out five years before the former couple even started dating. Fans were absolutely loving the surprise duet, which featured the "Ain't Your Mama" singer in a plunging black sequined gown. Hot mama, indeed. The duo's 8-year-old twins Max and Emme were also in the audience cheering their talented 'rents on, and posed for an extended family photo backstage alongside Anthony's wife Shannon De Lima. And if the 47-year-old is hurting after saying goodbye to her on-again, off-again boyfriend of five years, she sure isn't showing it. Just one day after E! News reported that the relationship had come to an end, Jennifer was spotted beaming from ear to ear while out and about in the Big Apple. Conversely, the professional dancer-choreographer was photographed hours later wearing a hoodie in an effort to be as under the radar as possible. Relationship drama aside, Anthony put it best with his own Instagram photo commemorating the special moment that included the hashtag, "#AllAboutFamily." (Eonline)

Ellie Goulding's "Still Falling For You" Music Video Is the Ultimate Bridget Jones's Baby Tease. Movie soundtracks are her thing! Ellie Goulding has unveiled a new music video for her single, "Still Falling For You," from the Bridget Jones's Baby Soundtrack, and it couldn't be better. The third Bridget Jones movie is coming out this September, and all fans alike will probably rush to theaters when it does. Until then, Goulding has teased us all with juicy clips from the upcoming film starring Renee Zellweger, Colin Firth and Patrick Dempsey. In the new music video, Goulding stands in front of a screen and sings while scenes from Bridget Jones's Baby roll behind her. Fans might recognize some of the scenes in the video from previous trailers, but they'll be happy to know that there are far more romantic moments in this video than in any of the previews. Combined with the power of Goulding's romantic lyrics, viewers will swoon at the love triangle that unfolds before their eyes. Her killer movie soundtrack abilities come as no surprise, as the singer wowed us once before with her international hit song, "Love Me Like You Do" off of the Fifty Shades of Grey soundtrack. Goulding's latest single for the new Bridget Jones's Baby tells the story of fan-favorite Bridget Jones (Zellweger) who breaks up with her boyfriend and finds herself single all over again, but this time at age 40. Jaded by love, Jones begins focusing on elevating her career as a top news producer. Of course, one never knows what life will throw at them and in Jones' case, it was a new love. Jones quickly becomes swooned by her new love interest and things seem to be going great, that is until Jones discovers she's pregnant. The new mom-to-be now must figure out who the lucky daddy is because she had trysts with a former flame and her current one. (Eonline)

Kanye West Opens Up About His Saint Pablo Tour and How He's Taking the "Concert Experience to Another Level." Kanye West is officially on the road. Yeezy kicked off his 39-date Saint Pablo Tour in Indiana Thursday, where he debuted an entirely new set design that involved floating above the crowd. E! News caught up with Kanye after the show, and the "Famous" rapper exclusively dished all about the audience-centered style of his concert. But his tour setup, in which Kanye stands on a small platform and rise above everyone instead of performing on a static stage, didn't just happen overnight -- it took about 10 years start to finish, according to Kanye, but less time to see it to fruition. "At least eight months of planning for this," he told E! News' Ken Baker. "Traveling around the world and meeting with the best stage designers on the globe and having the best stage designers." But it was all worth it because he had a very specific idea in mind for his fans. "I just wanted people to get into it and have a fun time. Make it not be just about watching the artist but people watching their friends and singing along with the lyrics and just being able to see themselves and their outfits," Kanye explained. "Take the concert experience to another level. It's not just about what you're seeing on the screen or what you're seeing me doing up on the stage, but what you and your friends are doing." Although Kanye wants to give all that he can during his performances, he also wants to make sure those who are turning out are really enjoying themselves. "I want people to come to the Pablo shows and know it's just going to be the best time they've had in their life," he added. With a unique plan in place, Kanye added that there might be some changes along the way, but the "basic idea" of his shows was already there. "It was really just about creating a new idea and touring," he dished. The "Ultralight Beam" rapper also revealed he turned to other artists for inspiration when it came to designing his concerts. (Eonline)

Roselyn Sanchez Opens Up About Selena Quintanilla's Legacy: "We Worship Her." With just days from the unveiling of Selena Quintanilla's wax figure, Roselyn Sanchez reflects on what the late singer means to the Latino community. "It [Selena's legacy] means everything. It's so incredibly sad, but her legacy is so huge for the Mexican community and Latinos in general." Sanchez said to Telemundo's MVTO. "She was able to do so much, even though she had a short life. She's adored. She was a good singer, a good talent, and a good person." Because of the Queen of Tejano music's fans, the number of those that love her and her music continues to grow every day. "It's incredible the phenomenon of Selena until this day is the same. We worship Selena because she had the potential to do an incredible crossover, even though she did -- she was the pioneer. Everybody wants to be that, and she did it before anybody else," the actress explained. Another Selena Quintanilla fan is Eva Longoria, who will also be receiving her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and made a heartfelt post on Instagram calling the late singer her "inspiration." Sanchez had the same words to describe Longoria, the executive producer of Devious Maid, and her longtime friend. "I've learned everything from Eva. I always think of Eva as next level. You know what I mean? Eva is somebody that's doing it all. She's involved in politics, philanthropy, directing, producing, writing, just got a master's degree. It's like you're able to do it all and do it well. She's not only one of my good friends but an inspiration," Sanchez said. "We started together. So I've seen her grow and become this influential person for the Latino community. It's been incredible to watch and incredible to see her dreams come true." (Eonline)

In case you were wondering, the morning commute would be way more fun if Britney Spears were driving with you! The 34-year-old pop goddess made her Carpool Karaoke debut alongside James Corden on The Late Late Show Thursday night. The fun kicked off with Spears and Corden launching into "Oops!...I Did It Again," complete with spoken word breakdown. In between verses, the host asked his guest the age old question: what do the track's lyrics really mean? "Err, I don't know!" she admits "I think it's just a song." Mystery solved! But the best moment definitely comes when the pair go in together on her 1998 breakout smash, "...Baby One More Time"-complete with school uniform and pigtails! Brit-hards were treated to a sneak peek of the show earlier this week in a clip showing Spears and Corden duetting on 2003's "Toxic." But nothing-nothing-compares to watching their entire song-filled drive. The appearance is just one highlight in a week packed with epic news for Spears. On Friday she'll drop her long-awaited ninth studio album, Glory. For weeks she's teased the new release with tracks like "Make Me" and its sultry music video. On Wednesday it was announced that the pop icon will get her own Lifetime biopic (though she's not involved). And let's not forget that Spears will return to the MTV Video Music Awards concert stage on Sunday, Aug. 28, for the first time since 2007. If her past performances are any indication, it will be iconic. (People)

Music mogul Clive Davis assembled 100 A-list friends to screen scenes featuring Whitney Houston from his upcoming doc, "The Soundtrack of Our Lives." The "visibly moved group" watching at the Terrace Room of the Sunset Tower Hotel included Alicia Keys, LL Cool J, Russell Simmons, Tyler Perry, Brett Ratner, Penny Marshall, Barry Manilow, Kenny G, Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds and Diane Warren. A source said the clips included early footage of Houston on "The Merv Griffin Show" in 1983, just two weeks after she was signed by Davis. The film traces her career and relationship with Davis till her death in 2012, we hear. Davis also played a part in the careers of stars from Bruce Springsteen to Sean Combs. The film's being produced by Scott Free Productions. "I was incredibly touched [and] gratified that the real Whitney Houston was finally being captured, as well as the magnitude of her talent and her career," Davis said of the screening, where further guests giving a standing ovation included venerable music executives Mo Ostin and Joe Smith. (Page Six)

Coldplay's 'Head Full of Dreams' Tour: $144 Million Earned (So Far). Coldplay's A Head Full of Dreams Tour has grossed $144.3 million (so far!) according to data reported to Billboard Boxscore. That sizable sum is for the world tour's European and Latin American legs, which played 30 shows and to 1.7 million fans. The tour is currently on the road in the U.S., and will head to Australia and New Zealand in December. The band tops the weekly Hot Tours roundup, with the final European dates reported from the tour that is currently on the road in North America. The run through Europe kicked off in France on May 24 and stretched for six weeks, wrapping on July 6 in Denmark. This tally includes the final five stadiums on the European itinerary, beginning with a two-night stint at the 55,000-seat Amsterdam Arena on June 23 and 24. Sellouts at Berlin's Olympiastadion, Hamburg's Volksparkstadion and Friends Arena in the Stockholm market followed before the British band made its final stop in Europe at Copenhagen's Telia Parken -- also a two-night engagement. The Danish capital city's soccer stadium produced the top box office counts among the five venues with $9.1 million earned from 144,475 sold seats on July 5 and 6. The tour's third leg, a seven-week trek through U.S. markets, launched on July 16 and is due to wrap on Sept. 3 in the San Francisco Bay Area. A final jaunt through four markets in New Zealand and Australia will close out the tour in December. Iron Maiden also lands on this Hot Tours recap at No. 2 with the final counts reported from its own trek through Europe that included headlining dates and festival appearances at 32 cities in 24 countries during a 10-week span. The European tour was the final leg of the band's Book of Souls World Tour that played in six continents from Feb. 24 through Aug. 4. Overall ticket sales from the tour reached $54.6 million from 47 reported shows with 816,721 tickets sold during the 23-week run. Included in this week's tally for Iron Maiden are 13 concerts from the band's final stretch through Europe that added $19.5 million in revenue to the tour's overall box office counts. Among these final shows, the highest gross was logged at Ullevi Stadion in Gothenburg, Sweden. With a crowd of 54,507 in attendance and $4.1 million in ticket sales, the June 17 performance ranks as the Book of Souls Tour's highest-grossing single engagement worldwide. (Billboard)

Movies

Reese Witherspoon Says They're ''Thinking'' About Another Legally Blonde Sequel. For all you Gemini vegetarians who have been waiting for your favorite lady clad in pink to take the screen again...you might just get your wish! Reese Witherspoon hosted a Facebook Live session on Thursday and opened up about her career among many other things, discussing some of her favorite moments of filming. While she said she loved working on Wild -- which landed her an Oscar nomination a few years ago -- she can't help but gush about her time playing Elle Woods. "[Picking a favorite movie] is like picking your favorite kid," she admitted. "But...I loved making Legally Blonde, because I love pink! It was really fun!" She added, "I got to wear all the amazing costumes. I also got to work with a dog every day...I'm obsessed with dogs. I love dogs!" In fact, Witherspoon joked that her favorite co-star of all-time was Bruiser, the little chihuahua from the film who unfortunately passed away in March. "He was just really sweet! I miss him, I really do," she smiled, before noting that she also adored the elephant in Water for Elephants. "She was amazing! She was great. Her name was Thai!" Now, going back to one of the most important tidbits from her Q&A, the actress hinted at a possible new sequel. "[Legally Blonde] was really fun," she said. "A lot of people have asked me if we're going to make another Legally Blonde, and we're thinking about it." Thinking about it, meaning there is definitely a glimmer of hope! And what better time to make it than now -- in the midst of Hillary Clinton's run for president?! In fact, in 2015, Witherspoon joined Fashionably Late with Rachel Zoe and admitted she thinks the "world is ready" for a Legally Blonde 3. "A lot of writers over the years have come up with different ideas for it," Witherspoon explained of the film, which saw its sequel, Red, White and Blonde, in 2003. "I actually think it's kind of great right now because we're talking about women in politics and how important that is to get more women. And I think it'd be kind of a cool thing to have her be a Supreme Court justice or someone who runs for office, like president!" There's also another one of her older films she'd really like to see make happen again. "We are not making a [Sweet Home Alabama] sequel that I know of," she said during her Facebook chat. "But if Disney wants to make a sequel, they can just call me: I would happily make Sweet Home Alabama 2." We'll take both, please! (Eonline)

*Calling all Princess Diaries fans* Hector Elizondo, who plays Princess Mia's bodyguard in the movie, has revealed that he is up for filming The Princess Diaries 3. Yep, that's right. The 79 year-old actor is the latest cast member to have expressed his interest in returning for a third movie. Surely it'll have to happen now, right? In a recent interview with Variety Latino, he said: "It's not official, but certainly, everybody wants it done." And speaking about the film's director Gary Marshall, who passed away earlier this summer, Elizondo said: "It's been discussed. Gary talked to me - may he rest in peace - about his involvement in it." "I know Annie would like to do it. I know Julie would like to do it," he continued, referring to his co-stars Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews. "I would like to do it. So we're on board, it's a question of when and a question of getting a good story. I'm ready! It's time to go back to Genovia!" We couldn't agree more. (British Glamour)

Disney India Getting Out of Bollywood Production. After setting box office records in India with 'The Jungle Book,' and mis-firing on Bollywood title 'Mohenjo Daro," the studio is shifting focus to its Hollywood slate. The Walt Disney Company India is getting out of Bollywood, shifting its focus from local-language features to marketing its Hollywood slate. According to a report in The Economic Times, coming off the record success in India with The Jungle Book as well as some Disney-produced Bollywood flops, including historical epic Mohenjo Daro, the studio is getting out of the Bollywood business. Instead of focusing on making Indian films for the local market, Disney will look to better market its Hollywood slate in the country. Disney made box office history in India this summer when The Jungle Book became the highest-grossing Hollywood release in India. The Jon Favreau-directed title, which is set in India, grossed $23.7 million (1.57 billion rupees) within its first 12 days of release beating previous record holder Furious 7, which grossed a total of $23.4 million (1.55 billion rupees) during its entire theatrical run last year. The Jungle Book went on to cross the $30 million (2 billion rupees) mark. Hollywood's share of the Indian film market is still small but it's growing. Last year, the top 10 Hollywood theatrical releases grossed a total of around $98 million at the box office, up nearly 34 percent from $64.7 million in 2014, according to a recent report by consulting firm KPMG India. This marked the highest-ever annual increase. According to KPMG consultant Jehil Thakkar, that translates into a market share for Hollywood films of around "8 to 9 percent" compared to "about 6 percent" previously. The report also showed that total revenue in 2015 for the entire Indian film industry was up by nine percent to $2.09 billion. This would mean that Hollywood's box office take in the region amounted to about $188 million. Disney expanded its India presence in 2012 when it acquired a controlling stake in UTV, a leading broadcasting, film and media company for which the studio made an offer of $454 million. In addition to its TV business-to which Disney added its bouquet of kids channels - UTV's film arm was a strong Bollywood player with major releases to its credit such as Anurag Kashyap's 2009 breakout Dev.D, and co-production credits on international titles including Mira Nair's The Namesake. Following the Disney take-over, UTV delivered a number of Hindi-language hits, including 2014's PK which is estimated to have grossed more than $100 million. But of late, the studio has had a string of flops. among them the romantic drama Fitoor, released in February, starring actress Katrina Kaif and actor Aditya Roy Kapur and the big-budget Mohenjo Daro starring actor Hrithik Roshan, which opened August 12 to mixed reviews and a disappointing box office. In its review, THR said the film "seems fated to go down in history as an epic disaster of a movie (from an aesthetic standpoint)." India does not report independent box office figures but according to trade analyst Taran Adarsh, Mohenjo Daro collected $8.3 million (550.6 million rupees) by its second week. "Both Fitoor and Mohenjo Daro did not perform as expected," said Adarsh while pointing that the studio still had a good run with its April release, Baaghi, starring actor Tiger Shroff and actress Shraddha Kapoor. "It is unfortunate that Disney has decided to pull the plug on the Hindi film production business, which UTV was known and respected for," the Times report stated, quoting an unnamed source in the company who added, "But in the current scenario, it is unviable and loss-making. I hope we will revive this business in the future." The source also said that Disney India managing director Siddharth Roy Kapur will exit the company after his contract ends in January. An earlier report by business paper Mint also quoted sources suggesting that Kapur is "likely" to quit the company. Asked for comment by THR, Disney India did not respond in time for publication. Currently, the other Hollywood studios active in local content production include Fox Star Studios India, Viacom18 Motion Pictures and Sony, which was the first U.S. studio to produce a Bollywood film with 2007's Saawariya. Warner also forayed into Bollywood in 2009 but subsequently exited local production and distribution, and is currently focused on its Hollywood releases. Sony is now gearing up to expand its local slate and recently announced the appointment of former Endemol India executive Ram Mirchandani as its head of creative development. Looking ahead, Disney's upcoming Bollywood releases include the much-awaited wrestling drama Dangal starring actor Aamir Khan, who delivered the hit PK, which opens December 23. The studio's other major release is Jagga Jasoos starring actor Ranbir Kapoor and actress Katrina Kaif which is set to open next April. (Hollywood Reporter)

3D 'Jason Bourne' Causes Nausea, Protest in China. Universal Pictures created an "exclusive" 3D version of the film for the Chinese market, but many moviegoers say the format makes for a queasy mix with Paul Greengrass' handheld camerawork and frenetic editing style. Universal Pictures' Jason Bourne is attracting attention on Chinese social media for all the wrong reasons. The film debuted Tuesday to an impressive $11.8 million -- a single-day high for the Bourne franchise in China -- but complaints about a "special" 3D conversion of the film soon began to proliferate. On Wednesday, many Chinese moviegoers alleged that the 3D version of Jason Bourne had left them feeling dizzy and nauseous. Others soon joined the chorus to complain that it was too difficult to see the original 2D version, as cinemas were overwhelmingly screening the 3D option. "I really felt sick during the fight scenes when I watched it in 3D," posted a user name a zooombie on Weibo, a Chinese social media service, adding: "It was like a low-budget movie. I need to watch again in 2D." 3D is a dominant cinema format in China. The vast majority of China's estimated 37,000-39,000 movie screens were built over the past decade, and some 80 percent are equipped with 3D projection technology. Local moviegoers have lapped up 3D films, turning out in force for effects-heavy 3D fare since Avatar became a phenomenon in China in 2007. Hollywood and local distributors and exhibitors have been happy to encourage the market's penchant for premium-priced 3D tickets. But many Chinese fans and critics say that converting Jason Bourne to 3D was the wrong choice, given director Paul Greengrass' signature handheld camera techniques and frenetic editing style. The film was shot in 2D and released worldwide in its original format. On Friday, the state-backed Chinese newspaper Global Times ran a story reporting that moviegoers in Beijing's Chaoyang district organized a protest Thursday demanding refunds after seeing the 3D version. The paper said only eight of Beijing's 149 movie theaters were offering screenings of the 2D version as of Thursday, while just nine of Shanghai's 174 cinemas were showing the original film. On Wednesday, Universal's Beijing office issued a statement on Weibo saying that it is working with local distributors to arrange more 2D screenings to serve the audience's "diversified movie going needs." The fifth film in the Bourne series marks the return of Matt Damon and director Paul Greengrass to the franchise. Alicia Vikander, Tommy Lee Jones and Vincent Cassel make their Bourne debuts in the movie. As of Thursday, Jason Bourne's three-day China total was a healthy $25.1 million, according to local box office tracker Ent Group. A rep at Universal's Beijing office didn't reply to a request for comment. (Hollywood Reporter)

Zurich Film Festival: Double Dose of Daniel Radcliffe. The 'Harry Potter' star will screen both 'Imperium' and 'Swiss Army Man' and will hold a master class in Zurich. Daniel Radcliffe is doubling down on the Zurich Film Festival, screening his two latest features -- Imperium and Swiss Army Man -- as well as taking part in a master class to discuss is life's work. The Harry Potter star will attend the Zurich gala premium of Imperium with director Daniel Raguissis on Sept. 30. In the thriller, Radcliffe stars as Nate Foster, an FBI agent who goes undercover to take down a radical white supremacy terrorist group. The actor will also host a special screening of Swiss Army Man in Zurich on Oct. 1. Directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, the film stars Paul Dano as a man stranded on a deserted island who teams up with a corpse (Radcliffe) to try and get home. While in Zurich, Radcliffe will also take part in Zurich's ZFF Master series, where he will discuss his body of work. The 12th annual Zurich Film Festival runs Sept. 22-Oct.2. (Hollywood Reporter)

TV

Derek and Julianne Hough Are Both Returning to Dancing With the Stars for Season 23. We'll have double the Chmerkovskiys on Dancing With the Stars this season, and also double the Houghs because both Derek and Julianne Hough are returning to the show for its upcoming 23rd season. E! News has learned that the Hough siblings are both heading back to the ballroom -- Derek as a pro and Julianne once again as a judge. ABC does not comment on casting for the show, but the full celeb lineup will be revealed on Good Morning America on Tuesday. Derek, who has won six Mirrorball Trophies (most recently with Bindi Irwin in season 21), told us earlier this week when he cohosted TV Therapy that he's gotten a little more free time now that his Broadway production of Singin' In the Rain has been pushed to 2017. "It frees me up to do some other things too, so it's kind of fun," he said. "Broadway's one of my plans, it's in my cards, it's happening, but right now it's leaving me open. Plans change a little bit, so now I have some time to create some fun opportunities, some fun things, including Hairspray." Derek is pulling live TV double duty this fall, since he's also starring in NBC's Hairspray Live! as Corny Collins. Fortunately, rehearsals for Hairspray don't start until Oct. 24, so he'll just have the one day job until then. You know, because being a DWTS pro isn't physically demanding and time consuming or anything. He revealed to E! News earlier this month that he would never rule out returning to DWTS when the time is right. "I'm not one for closing chapters in that way, especially for something that's so important to me, and that's been like family for so many years," he said while promoting Hairspray Live! at NBC's TCA red carpet. "So, for me in my mind, that door is always open, and we'll see!" Meanwhile, Julianne is returning for her third season as DWTS judge after sitting out season 22. "Julianne will always be a part of the Dancing with the Stars family and we hope to see her back in the ballroom in the future," DWTS producer Rob Wade told People at the time of her departure. "I promise it's not the last you'll see of me in the ballroom," Hough also told the mag. "I will miss being on the panel for season 22, but have a lot of exciting stuff coming that I look forward to sharing." Hough joins fellow pros Maksim and Val Chmerkovskiy, Gleb Savchenko, Witney Carson, Artem Chigvintsev, Sharna Burgess, Lindsay Arnold and Sasha Farber. Celeb dancers include Amber Rose, Ryan Lochte, Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, Terra Jole and Jake T. Austin, with JoJo Fletcher eyed for competition as well. Find out who else is competing for the Mirrorball Trophy when the full DWTS cast is announced on Good Morning America on Tuesday, Aug. 30. The DWTS season 23 premiere airs Monday, Sept. 12 at 8 p.m. on ABC. (Eonline)

Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds Is the Latest Celeb to Join Dancing With the Stars Season 23. Babyface is ready to hit the dance floor. E! News has learned that legendary musician and producer Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds has joined Dancing With the Stars for the show's upcoming 23rd season. Multiple sources tell us that singer is the latest to join the ever-growing list of celebrities ready to bust a move in hopes of winning the coveted Mirrorball Trophy. ABC does not comment on casting for the show, but the official lineup will be unveiled, in full, with an announcement on Good Morning America on Tuesday, Aug. 30. A source has also confirmed reports that Little Women: LA star Terra Jole has joined the cast as well. ET broke news of her involvement. She and Babyface will be competing alongside the likes of Amber Rose, Jake T. Austin and Ryan Lochte, with Fletcher eyed for competition as well. The show had hoped to land another Olympian straight out of Rio, but gymnast Simone Biles just wasn't able to make the commitment -- yet. "I would love to do Dancing with the Stars, but so far we have a three month tour after this Olympics," Biles exclusively told E! News' Zuri Hall at the P&G Family Home in Rio. "I'm not sure if I'll have time." Dancing With the Stars premieres Monday, Sept. 12 at 8 p.m. on ABC. (Eonline)

Your Jersey Shore Fave Is Now Competing on The Great Food Truck Race. You can take the boy out of the Jersey Shore, but can you take the Jersey Shore out of the boy? One of your favorite Shore Store employees has a new gig: Vinny Guadagnino and his family are costarring on the new season of Food Network's The Great Food Truck Race. This season is family-themed, and will see Vinny, his mom, and his uncle cooking some homemade Italian food as they travel from Los Angeles through the California Sun Belt. But even though a $50,000 grand prize is at stake, E! News has an exclusive sneak peek from the season premiere that proves he's still got his mind on something else: the ladies. The Staten Island-based Guadagninos and their Carretto Siciliano truck will be competing against Bigmista's Fatty Wagon from Long Beach, Fortune Cooking from Michigan and Colorado, Grilled Cheese All-Stars from San Francisco and San Diego, Lei-Away Leidies from Utah and Hawaii, and Sweet Southern Soul from Chicago and Atlanta. The competition will begin on Sunday, Aug. 28 at 9 p.m. on Food Network, and will see the families compete in a funnel cake-eating contest at a theme park in L.A. before their first signature menu cooking challenge. Something tells us that the food truck rookies might have a harder time than they expect in the cutthroat biz. The season will also see the families travel to a strawberry festival, an ostrich egg hunt, a roadside attraction in Palm Springs before the finale on Catalina Island. (Eonline)

Ana Ortiz and Hector Elizondo Guest Star on Disney's Elena of Avalor. A new episode of Elena of Avalor will feature two very familiar voices. Actress Ortiz and Hector Elizondo are guest-starring on Friday's episode. The Devious Maids actress will star as Mateo's proud mother, Rafa, and The Princess Diaries star will play the character of the evil wizard Fiero. "Spellbound" tells a story of a wicked wizard named Fiero who turns Elena's family into stone, Elena enlists the help of Mateo, her newly appointed Royal Wizard, to undo the spell and save her family. Elena of Avalor is Disney's newest animated series that features Disney's first princess inspired by diverse Latin culture and folklore. The show premiered on July 22, and the network recently announced that they already picked it up for a second season. In its next season, we can expect to hear the voice of actress Chrissie Fit who will star as Princess Valentina. The episode featuring Ortiz and Elizondo will air tomorrow, Aug. 26 at 7:30 p.m. on Disney Channel. (Eonline)

A lot can change in nine years, but there was definitely a feeling of familiarity when Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel stepped back on set to film the show's Netflix revival of their fan-favorite series Gilmore Girls. "Walking back into the Gilmore house made me feel like, 'I'm at home. I have to behave. Sit up straight!' " Graham, 49, says in the current issue of PEOPLE. "I was excited to do all the scenes that included Kelly Bishop [as Grandma Gilmore]," adds Bledel, 34. "She puts our characters on edge." But as much as Grandma Gilmore makes things interesting for the banter-loving mother-daughter duo, Graham says the death of Grandpa Gilmore-who was played in the original series by the late Edward Herrmann-will have a big impact on the new series. "He would have loved this [new series]," Graham says of Herrmann. "His death was just a loss for us personally. It's given the show a new complexity and depth. It's a nice tribute to him." "He was wonderful to work with," echoes Bledel. "Very generous and such a great presence to have on-set always." But suffering a loss is not the only thing that has changed Graham and Bledel's characters since the last time fans saw them walking the streets of Stars Hollow. "The characters are older now and really are just supporting each other, which I think is a natural progression for a mother and daughter," says Graham. Adds Bledel: "Their dynamic is so unique. There's nothing else like it." Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life debuts Nov. 25 on Netflix. (People)

In Honor of 7th Heaven's 20th Anniversary, Let's Honor Its Most Important Cast Member. Prepare to feel old, because it was exactly 20 years ago Friday (Aug. 26) that 7th Heaven first premiered on television. In fact, it was so long ago that the show debuted not on The CW that the world knows today, but The WB. We know, it's a throwback. But regardless of the channel changes, today marks a very big occasion. 7th Heaven was a huge part of the lives of basically anybody who was young and had even one quarter of a heart. The show was rife with life lessons, restrained teen angst and feel-good family hijinks. Everyone had a favorite Camden. Some liked Matt, mostly for his flowing locks (or so we assume). Others flocked to Lucy for her willingness to sass openly. And some fans just couldn't resist the adorable-slash-cheesy smile of little Ruthie. But in this act of choosing Camden family sides, there is one character is overlooked to a disappointing degree. The unsung hero of 7th Heaven. We speak, of course, of little Happy Camden. ...that's the dog, duh. Happy was truly the glue that kept the show together. Not only did we have the best scene of the opening credits by far, but he had easily the most enviable hair. Of course, we don't love him just for his looks. For starters, his origin story on the show is reminiscent of the wonder that would ensue on the series. For those who have other things taking up important space in their brains, let us remind you. Simon, the fourth-born, has been feeling a hole in his life. A hole the size of a dog. He begs his parents for a new canine friend in the pilot episode, and then, naturally, prays over it. Since this is 7th Heaven we're talking about, his prayer comes true -- a stray dog shows up in the front yard. And thus begins Happy's wonderful reign as the best sidekick in television history. Happy must also be respected for taking on the role of Simon's only friend. Sure, Simon had some human interaction every once in awhile, but let's be honest: Happy was his only one with his whole heart in the relationship. These two were truly like peas in a pod. If Simon was reading in his room, Happy was there. If Simon was moping on the floor, Happy was there. If Simon was practicing his pumpkin-carving skills, Happy was there. He was loyal to the core, and he was always in a great mood. We should take a moment to praise his work ethic, too. That's because he was one of the only actors on the show to appear in all 243 episodes. Yes, 243 episodes! He was in every. single. 7th. Heaven. Happy was a regular Ryan Seacrest; he just wasn't happy unless he was working. Those are a few personality traits we could all borrow from this four-legged superstar. And now comes the point in which we discuss the real life Happy. Because as integral as he was to the goings-on of 7th Heaven and the Camden family, he was actually (gasp!) somebody else's dog off-screen. Her name in her regular life was also Happy (or, shall we say, the character was named after the original dog), and she was a mixed terrier who was rescued from a California animal shelter. She sadly died back in 2010, but she lived a very full 15 years of magical, famous life. We like to think that she's hanging out on church kids' bedroom floors in doggy heaven. We'll pour one out to the twentieth anniversary of Happy. (Eonline)

Jennifer Lopez, 'Royal Pains' Grad Sell Legal Twin Drama to CBS. Michael Rauch will pen the script for the drama, marking one of the network's first buys this development season. Jennifer Lopez is pushing hard into TV development. The actress-producer-singer is teaming with Royal Pains writer Michael Rauch for a drama set up at CBS. The untitled project centers on polar-opposite identical twin brothers who duke it out in their personal lives but are at their best teaming up in the courtroom. Rauch (Life Is Wild, Love Monkey, Beautiful People) will pen the script and executive produce the CBS Television Studios and Universal Television co-production. Lopez will also exec produce via her Universal Television-based Nuyorican Productions banner. Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas will also exec produce via her EGTV banner alongside Daniel A. Thomas. For Lopez, the CBS drama marks her latest TV foray. In addition to starring and exec producing NBC's sophomore drama Shades of Blue, Lopez is teaming with NBC for dance competition series World of Dance. On top of that, she is poised to star as late drug lord Griselda Blanco for an HBO TV movie that she'll exec produce. Lopez, repped by CAA, Benny Medina and Hirsch Wallerstein, also exec produces Freeform's The Fosters. The sale marks one of the first this season for CBS and comes as legal dramas continue to remain in high demand as tried and true procedurals remain popular on broadcast networks. (Hollywood Reporter)

Fox Shake-Up: Jim Gianopulos Plots Next Move as Suitors Come Calling. Sources say the ousted studio exec is on the radar to run Paramount if there's a regime change, while he's already being courted by Chinese and other international financiers interested in a partnership. Jim Gianopulos has served as chairman-CEO of 20th Century Fox film for 16 years, longer than any of his counterparts currently in charge of the five other major Hollywood studios. That enviable run ends Sept. 1 when Gianopulos will be succeeded by his co-chairman, Stacey Snider. The change at the top was considered internally to be a power play orchestrated by Lachlan and James Murdoch -- one that Gianopulos didn't see coming as the siblings take control of the empire shaped by their father, Rupert Murdoch. Despite some box-office misfires this year, Fox has enjoyed a lengthy period of relative stability during Gianopulos' tenure, so few expected him to be pushed aside. But Gianopulos isn't ready to retire at age 64, according to friends and other sources, even if Fox is the only workplace he's known these past 24 years (he first joined to run the international side after stints at Columbia and Paramount). Widely respected, Gianopulos would appear to have several options. Sources confirm he's on the radar to potentially run Paramount should there be a regime change at the Viacom film unit. Gianopulos wasn't a free agent until recent days when he began finalizing his early exit package (he initially was set to leave Fox when his contract expires in summer 2017). Gianopulos wouldn't be the only ousted film studio chief to find himself a phoenix rising from the ashes. In 2012, Alan Horn was named chairman of Walt Disney Studios at age 69, a year after being fired as president-COO of Warner Bros. Today, Horn runs the most successful major studio in town. Hollywood's rumor mill went into overdrive when 21st Century Fox first announced the Snider succession plan in June, with some speculating Gianopulos would be an obvious candidate for a job at Paramount or Warner Bros. Insiders say there is no truth to the Warners speculation. And Gianopulos, who has deep international ties, including in China, already is being approached by Chinese and other foreign financiers interested in having him run their entertainment operations or provide money for him to set up a new venture. After leaving Warner Bros., Jeff Robinov set up Studio 8 in partnership with the Chinese conglomerate Fosun Group and Sony Pictures Entertainment. Earlier this year, China's Dalian Wanda Group paid $3.5 billion for Legendary Entertainment, while Robert Simonds' STX Entertainment also is backed in part by Chinese investors, underscoring the appetite for a Hollywood foothold. Still, the chance to run another major Hollywood studio obviously would be enticing. Earlier this week, a Viacom filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission revealed that interim CEO Tom Dooley and the board have instructed Paramount chief Brad Grey and his team to present a blueprint for the studio's future after a dismal run at the box office that has left Paramount last in market share this year. And in an unusual move, the filing also states the board may require Paramount to seek its approval before making certain transactions, such as "co-production, co-financing, or other financing activities, significant output agreements or distribution services agreements in domestic and major international territories" and "'first look' or term deals with particular talent." Dooley is taking over CEO duties from Philippe Dauman, who will depart Viacom on Sept. 13 and still has time to convince the board to sell a minority stake in Paramount. Grey, who runs the studio in tandem with vice chairman Rob Moore, was installed as Paramount chairman-CEO 11 years ago; his contract runs through 2020. "There is no consideration of replacing [Grey]," Dooley told The Wall Street Journal earlier this week. "Paramount employees and the board are enthusiastic about discussing Paramount's plans for the future." But Shari Redstone, daughter of controlling shareholder Sumner Redstone and a Viacom board member, may have a different opinion. Viacom, through a spokesperson, declined to comment. Gianopulos boasts close relationships with a cadre of filmmakers, most notably James Cameron, who made both Avatar and Titanic (with Paramount) for Fox and is at work on four Avatar sequels. And during the nearly quarter-century he spent at Fox, he worked in all divisions. For the first 12 years of his chairmanship, Gianopulos served as chairman-CEO alongside Tom Rothman, who left in 2012. Snider came aboard as co-chairman in late 2014, but did not share the chairman-CEO title and instead reported to Gianopulos. Gianopulos declined comment. (Hollywood Reporter)

Edinburgh TV Fest: 'Late Late Show' Producer on Monetizing 'Carpool Karaoke'. The show's trip to a McDonald's drive-thru was "incredibly profitable," reveals Ben Winston, though he admits, in the past, hungry host James Corden has given the fast-food outlet plenty of free advertising. The more than 44 million who have so far watched Selena Gomez' "Carpool Karaoke" session on YouTube may not realize they've been advertised to, but they were. Speaking at the Edinburgh TV Festival, The Late Late Show's exec producer Ben Winston-who first started working with host James Corden on U.K. TV over a decade ago-discussed monetizing the breakout hit segment, revealing that a deal that saw them use a McDonalds' drive-thru was "incredibly profitable" for the show. "James and I debated it for hours. We made sure it was fundamentally incredibly subtle and that our viewers would not for a second think this was a sponsored bit," he said. "They drive through, she has a sip of coke, she has some fries, she gets to be on Carpool Karaoke and it's got over 40 million hits and nobody has ever gone, 'er, was that integration?" As part of the deal with McDonalds, The Late Late Show team also managed to have the show printed on "every cup, and French fries and bag for six weeks across the whole of America." Winston, who was the only Brit in THR's Next Gen 2015 list of up-and-coming execs, added that installing a Bud Light bar in the studio had earned the show money, and that they were considering sponsoring a segment called "Take a Break," in which Corden covers a shift at random place of work. "We've had businesses coming to us now and saying, 'Hey James, can you work as an air hostess on this airline," he said. While McDonalds may have paid a significant amount for the Gomez clip, it unwittingly enjoyed free advertising on three different occasions in "Carpool Karaoke." "When One Direction were in the car, they went to a McDonalds' drive-thru, Justin Bieber did a McDonalds' drive-thru and Jennifer Hudson even sang her order in a drive thru," he said. "And they were not integrations in any way, they were just because James was hungry and wanted a snack." (Hollywood Reporter)

BBC Worldwide Sells Elizabeth Debicki Drama 'The Kettering Incident' to Amazon Prime. The Australian supernatural series airs from September 30 on the streamer. BBC Worldwide North America has sold Australian drama, The Kettering Incident, starring Elizabeth Debicki, to Amazon Prime, which will premiere the series on its streaming service on September 30. The eight-part supernatural mystery was co-created by Tasmanian writer Victoria Madden and producer Vincent Sheehan for pay TV giant, Foxtel. It has been one of Foxtel's highest rating original dramas this year. Shot entirely in Tasmania, the series tells the story of Anna Macy (Debicki), a doctor who left the town of Kettering when she was 14, shortly after her best friend disappeared. Anna returns 15 years later to a town struggling to survive - torn apart by clashes between environmentalists and loggers. Anna's reappearance causes a stir. Theories and rumors persist about what really happened to the girls that night from Anna killing her best friend to alien abduction. Drawn to discover what really happened, Anna uncovers secrets buried deep in her mind and the heart of Kettering and its people. The Kettering Incident is produced by Porchlight Films in association with Sweet Potato Films, with Vincent Sheehan, Victoria Madden, and Andy Walker as producers. Madden is also showrunner, and her fellow writers are Andrew Knight, Cate Shortland, and Louise Fox. Rowan Woods and Tony Krawitz direct. The executive producers are Foxtel Head of Drama Penny Win, Liz Watts, and Anita Sheehan. (Hollywood Reporter)

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