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The Beckhams Renew Wedding Vows at Home. David Beckham has revealed he put his marriage woes behind him by renewing his vows with wife Victoria in a secret ceremony at their home. The couple's wedding was much less flashy than their first, as they invited just six guests to celebrate with them. David made the revelation during an interview with BBC Radio 4's "Desert Island Discs" show. The bash was a huge change from their first wedding, which was a lavish affair in Ireland attended by hundreds of famous faces. David, 41, admitted he and Victoria, 42, have suffered a number of problems since they tied the knot back in 1999. But the couple has managed to work through their issues and are now happier than ever. He insisted they decided to renew their vows as a sign of their ongoing commitment to each other. David said: "We did throw a lot at it (the first wedding). We have renewed our vows since then and it was a lot more private, there was about six people there in our house." He added: "Of course you make mistakes over the years, we all know marriage is difficult at times and it's about working through it. "Whenever we've come up against tough times, we know each other better than anybody knows us so we talk." When asked about rumors they have stayed together to protect "brand Beckham," David stated: "Do we stay together because it's a brand? "Of course not. We stay together because we love each other." David and Victoria's first wedding was one of the most lavish celebrity ceremonies of the last two decades. The couple wore extravagant outfits and famously sat on golden thrones during the wedding party. They later become parents to a brood of four children -- Brooklyn, Cruz, Romeo and Harper -- and David is adamant they stay together for the kids. He said: "We stay together because we have four amazing children. "Of course we go through tough times. When we go through tough times, we work through it as a unit, as a family." (PageSix)

Evan Rachel Wood has been wearing sharp suits as of late, but bridal attire may be in her near future. The Westworld actress was spotted introducing boyfriend and band mate Zach Villa as her "fiance" to Mr. Robot actor Rami Malek at Sunday's Screen Actors Guild Awards. And on the red carpet, Wood, 29, and Villa were pictured with silver bands on their left ring fingers, raising further speculation that the couple could be engaged. A rep for Wood did not respond to PEOPLE's request for comment. The pair first met in 2015 while performing together in a John Hughes-themed cabaret in Los Angeles, and shortly after they teamed up to form the electro-pop duo Rebel and a Basketcase. The band released their first album in September. Villa, an actor trained at Juilliard, is a "self-taught multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter who plays guitar, bass, keyboards and drums, among other instruments," according to the band's bio. He and Wood were also pictured together at the Golden Globe Awards and Critics' Choice Awards. (People)

Loves him like a love song? Selena Gomez made her romance with The Weeknd Instagram official on Monday, January 30, by posting a since-deleted video of him during their Italian getaway. In the clip, The Weeknd (real name Abel Tesfaye), 26, appears to be resting while taking a boat ride down a canal. Gomez captioned the post with a heart eyes emoji. The "Good for You" singer, 24, and The Weeknd have been overseas together since last week. On Friday, they booked an entire restaurant so they could dine privately in Santo Spirito square and they were later spotted holding hands at the Accademia Gallery in Florence. On Sunday, The Weeknd shared a video of Gomez looking at art on his Instagram story. As Us Weekly previously reported, the new lovebirds were first photographed making out on January 10 while leaving Santa Monica restaurant Giorgio Baldi. "They were hugging and kissing," a source told Us at the time. "Selena was all over him, hugging, kissing [him]. She looked amazing and so incredibly happy and in love." Their new relationship doesn't sit well with everyone, however. The Weeknd's ex Bella Hadid unfollowed Gomez on social media soon after the pics of the couple surfaced. "[She] is pissed," a source told Us of the 20-year-old model. "Bella has reached out to Abel a few times and told him Selena is using him. He thinks she's just jealous and isn't listening to her." (US Weekly)

Hilary Duff Opens Up About Ex-Boyfriend Jason Walsh. Hilary Duff prefers to keep her private life, well, private. And when she decides to share something personal with the world, it's on her own terms. In October 2016, the 29-year-old Younger actress confirmed she was dating Rise Nation founder Jason Walsh by sharing a PDA picture with her Instagram followers. "I was like, 'F--k it. He's my boyfriend,'" she says in Cosmopolitan's February issue, out now. "I just needed to make sure it was right. People don't need to know my business until I really know my business, you know?" Jason was Hilary's trainer, but their romance complicated their professional relationship. "He's like, 'You don't listen to me anymore! I give up!'" she explains. "I have a different trainer now." For reasons Hilary declines to discuss, the couple called it quits in November. Though they had only been linked together for five months, they had actually been dating much longer. "We were seeing each other for a while. People don't know the ins and outs of everything," she says. "It was definitely my first more serious relationship since my ex-husband [Mike Comrie]." Before she began dating Jason, Hilary made sure to give Mike a heads-up -- and not just because they share custody of 4-year-old son Luca Comrie. In fact, she and Mike tell each other whenever they begin dating someone new. "I don't want to talk too much about that. But yeah, we do. We feel like it's respectful to keep everybody in the loop," she tells Cosmopolitan. "I don't know as much about his life as he knows about mine because mine's a lot more public." Hilary is not "stressed" about finding a boyfriend. "I'm not coming down on myself like, 'Oh, you've got to get out there.' It'll happen again," she insists. "I have my whole life ahead of me." It happened sooner than later, as she took her romance with Matthew Koma public Saturday. After making their official debut at Entertainment Weekly's pre-SAG Awards party at Chateau Marmont, the musician shared three Polaroids on Instagram, captioning his shots, "Date night." (Eonline)

Antonio Banderas was rushed to hospital on Thursday, January 26, with "agonizing chest pain," according to a new report. The Sun newspaper says the Zorro star was working out at his home in Surrey, England, when he suffered a major heart scare, and an ambulance had to be called. Banderas, 56, was taken to St. Peter's Hospital in Chertsey, where he was kept in for observation, but later released, after doctors deemed him fit enough to go home. The Spanish actor reportedly confirmed to the publication that he'd had an "episode" and praised the medical staff who helped him. Since moving to Britain in 2015, Banderas, who is dating Nicole Kempel, has swapped the glitz and glamor of Hollywood parties for a more tranquil life. "I find Surrey magical," he told the Sunday Times about the place he now calls home. "I am not a party person anymore so I have the space and peace to write and really get inside my own head. I'm working on several scripts." He also said he enjoys riding his bike in the wooded areas that surround his $3 million mansion and loves "watching the deer and foxes that come into my garden." Banderas was married to his ex-wife Melanie Griffith for 18 years, until their relationship ended in 2014. (US Weekly)

Antonio Banderas Is "Enjoying Nature" Again After Heart Scare. Zorro is back to his normal sword-wielding self. Antonio Banderas was rushed to the hospital in Surrey on Thursday after experiencing chest pains while exercising, but the Mask of Zorro star is feeling better. Banderas, 56, tweeted a selfie with girlfriend Nicole Kempel and wrote, "Disfrutando de la Naturaleza tras un Pequeno susto. Enjoying nature after a startle. Besos." Banderas was kept in observation until doctors ruled that he was safe to leave, according to The Sun. Banderas moved to Surrey after finding that he was growing tired of the party scene of other cities. Talking to Hello!, Banderas admitted he enjoyed the serenity of what England's countryside had to offer. "I find Surrey magical," Antonio told the magazine in the past. "I am not a party person anymore so I have the space and peace to write and really get inside my own head. I'm working on several scripts. "I go cycling in the woods and everyone in Cobham, Weybridge and Esher is incredibly friendly. Above all, I am surrounded by nature. I love watching the deer and foxes that come to my garden." It's no wonder then that Banderas' first activity after returning home was to enjoy nature with Kempel. Prior to dating the model, the Shrek actor was married to Melanie Griffith for 18 years. The two finalized their divorce in 2015 but remain amicable. "Happy Birthday to my ruggedly handsome ex-husband @antoniobanderasoficial I will always love you," Griffith captioned a birthday tribute last year. (Eonline)

Jamie Dornan Sheds His Christian Grey Veneer With a Shaved Head. Jamie Dornan has a new 'do. Weeks ahead of the release of Fifty Shades Darker, the Irish actor was seen walking through Los Angeles International Airport in a casual ensemble complete with a shaved head and full beard. The new look has fans wondering whether the change is due to personal preference or if it's connected to an upcoming role. The 34-year-old father of two is rumored to be starring in next year's Robin Hood along with Taron Egerton and Jamie Foxx. While we wait to see what exactly inspired the new look, the buzz cut is certainly a departure from the luscious locks and subtle scruff synonymous with his signature character, Christian Grey. On Feb. 10, Dornan returns to the silver screen as the handsome, BDSM-practicing mogul in the second installment of E.L. James' controversial trilogy. While the actor has fielded comparisons to his on-screen counterpart since he first appeared in the role in 2015, hair isn't the only thing that separates the two. "[Christian Grey's] not the sort of bloke I'd get along with," the actor said in an interview with GQ Australia. "All my mates are easy going and quick to laugh -- I wouldn't imagine myself sat in a pub with him. I don't think he would be my type, when it comes to choosing mates." Not only would the two never be friends, but Dornan has no interest in Grey's bedroom behavior. "I'd never seen any form of S&M before this, I had no interest in that world," he told the magazine. "I've always been open-minded and liberal -- I'd never judge anyone's sexual preference. Whatever gets people off is entirely up to them and there's a million different ways to please yourself, sexually." (Eonline)

Mischa Barton was not in her right mind after she says someone spiked her drink with GHB ... and video of the incident shows it was a dire situation. The video -- shot Thursday before she voluntarily went to the hospital -- shows the 31-year-old former 'O.C.' star rambling, then losing her grip on her fence and falling to the ground. Barton told People this was all a reaction to the so-called "date rape" drug -- which someone dropped in her drink while she was celebrating her birthday Wednesday night. (TMZ)

Azealia Banks Posts Rihanna's Phone Number Amid Social Media Feud. Azealia Banks is calling out Rihanna in more ways than one. During a day of digital battle with the Grammy winner, the rapper shared a screenshot of the "Kiss It Better" singer's phone number to her 446,000 followers. "Bombs away!" Banks captioned the photo. The number has since been disconnected and Banks later deleted the screenshot. The move is the most recent amid an ongoing social media feud between the two women that began over the weekend when Azealia directed an Instagram message at Rihanna "and all the rest of the celebrities who are using their influence to stir the public." The note was in regard to President Donald Trump's executive order that in part banned citizens from seven countries, including Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen, from entering the United States for 90 days. Rihanna previously spoke against the president's actions, tweeting Saturday, "Disgusted! The news is devastating! America is being ruined right before our eyes! What an immoral pig you have to be to implement such BS!!" "As far as Rihanna (who isn't a citizen, and can't vote) and all the rest of the celebrities who are using their influence to stir the public, you lot really REALLY need to shut up and sit down," Banks wrote on Instagram. "Stop chastising the president. It's stupid and pathetic to watch. All of these confused people confuse other confused people." The 25-year-old rapper also elaborated on her views regarding border patrol and concluded with comments on killing chickens. In response, Rihanna posted a kissing selfie to her own Instagram account along with the caption, "The face you make when you a immigrant #stayawayfromthechickens #iheartnuggets #saveourhens." Banks responded with several more Instagram posts, including two audio recordings arguing with Rihanna about chicken and the screen shot of the pop star's alleged phone number. While it's unclear whether or not it was meant as another response, RiRi posted once more when she shared a snap of herself kissing the camera with the caption, "What u came for." It seems there may be more coming from this celebrity war of words in the days ahead. (Eonline)

Ozzy Osbourne Backtracks on Sex Addiction Admission: "I Just Got Caught, Didn't I?" Ozzy Osbourne wants to take back an admission he made last year after his affair with hairstylist Michelle Pugh came to light: He is not a sex addict. In a new interview with The Times, Ozzy says he doesn't have a problem -- it just comes with the territory of being a rock star. "I'm in a f--king rock band, aren't I? There have always been groupies. I just got caught, didn't I?" he muses with the interviewer. "It was a bump in the road. I bet your marriage has bumps in the road too an' all. In any marriage you grow apart if you don't spend enough time together, and that was part of the problem. "I don't think I'm a f--king sex addict." A rep for the Black Sabbath rocker told People in a statement in August that his affair was a result of his addiction, and that there was nothing "emotional" about it. "Over the last six years, Ozzy Osbourne has been dealing with a sex addiction. He is sorry if Ms. Pugh took their sexual relationship out of context," a rep for the singer told the mag. "He would like to apologize to the other women he has been having sexual relationships with," continued the statement. "Out of the bad comes good. Since his relationship with Ms. Pugh was exposed, Ozzy has gone into intense therapy. Ozzy is mortified at what his behavior has done to his family. He thanks God that his incredible wife Sharon is at his side to support him." While on her talk show The Talk, Sharon opened up about his admission. "He's working at it," she told her audience at the time. "It's hard because it affects the whole family. And it's quite embarrassing to talk about." Ozzy and Sharon initially separated in May, but they ultimately worked out their issues and got their marriage "back on track." Now, Ozzy says their marriage is just fine. "Yes, we did [reconcile]. Things are fine now," he says. "She was just here for the weekend. She'd be with me now, but she's got more f--king work than I have. She's unstoppable." Their 33-year marriage has had its fair set of trials and tribulations, and Ozzy knows his wife deserves the credit for making it work. She has stood by his side in the darkest of times, even after he nearly killed her in 1989. "Oh yeah, that. That was my worst nightmare," he admits. "That's the power of addiction. That was who we used to call Bad Ozzy. I became another person and Sharon could see that. But she stood by me." He claims his wandering eye started as a result of Sharon's busy schedule. "She's stronger than me or any man, for sure. I am more needy," says Ozzy in The Times. "Sharon is a workaholic and that's great. But if she comes home from X Factor and wants to go to bed, what the f--k am I supposed to do? I'm sitting with my thumb in my arse waiting for her, aren't I? That's why men do stupid things, when they're on their own." But when asked if his wife could have groupies of her own, Ozzy is quick to hope no. "I dunno. You better ask her," he says. "Sharon have groupies? She'd better not. I'd go f--king mental." (Eonline)

Mary Tyler Moore died from cardiopulmonary arrest ... brought on by 3 other serious medical conditions ... this according to the death certificate. According to the death certificate, obtained by TMZ, the contributing factors to her death last week were aspiration pneumonia, hypoxia (lack of oxygen to her tissues) and diabetes mellitus. Cardiopulmonary arrest is when the heart stops beating. It technically is not a heart attack. TMZ broke the story, the 80-year-old actress died in a Connecticut hospital after life support was withdrawn. Family sources say she had been suffering greatly in the weeks before her death. The death certificate shows Moore was pronounced dead at 2:15 PM on January 25. There was no autopsy. (TMZ)

Mary Tyler Moore Laid to Rest at Private Connecticut Funeral. Mary Tyler Moore has been laid to rest. The life of the iconic television star, who passed away at 80 years old on Wednesday, was honored by family and friends at a quiet funeral on Sunday in Fairfield, Conn., according to CT Post. Fairfield Police confirmed to WNBC that a handful of officers were "on hand" at Oak Lawn Cemetery, though there were no disruptions for the group of people gathered to mourn the late actress. According to the newspaper, a brief service took place in a white chapel on the property and Moore was later interred at a grave adorned with an angel statue. While the ceremony was closed to the public, fans were able to pay their respect to the star later on in the afternoon. The Oscar-nominated actress of Mary Tyler Moore Show fame passed away after reportedly battling health issues related to diabetes. "Today, beloved icon, Mary Tyler Moore, passed away at the age of 80 in the company of friends and her loving husband of over 33 years, Dr. S. Robert Levine," her rep said in a statement to E! News. "A groundbreaking actress, producer, and passionate advocate for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Mary will be remembered as a fearless visionary who turned the world on with her smile." The Brooklyn-born star rose to fame on The Dick Van Dyke Show and later became one of the first depictions of independent working women on television. Following a handful of Golden Globe and Emmy wins for the signature performance, Moore went on to act in dozens more television shows and films lasting into her 70s. Bernadette Peters, one of the celebrity attendees at Moore's funeral according to the newspaper, told E! News in a statement, "She was a brilliant, sensitive, iconic actor and a precious friend to me. There are no words to describe how I cherished our friendship. I will miss her dearly." (Eonline)

Former "Rent" star Daphne Rubin-Vega is having a serious case of deja vu -- she's beefing with her real-life landlord for raising her real-life rent. In a lawsuit, Daphne and her husband say the landlord's bypassing rent control laws, and annually jacking up the monthly rent on their NYC apartment. They were paying $1,800/month in 1997, but say they shelled out $5,141.28/month in 2016. It's gotta feel familiar for Daphne who, as Mimi Marquez in the original "Rent" cast, struggled to survive in NYC. She's suing for damages and wants a judge to rule her apartment building should be subject to rent control. Remember the love? Apparently not in Daphne's crib. (TMZ)

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Katy Perry Prepares to Launch Line of Shoes Stamped With Her Signature Roar. Katy Perry has put her heart and sole into this new project. Along with being a celebrated songstress, the 13-time Grammy nominee has also evolved into a fashionista all her own over the course of more than a decade in the spotlight. Now, after four years of research and development, the 32-year-old CoverGirl spokeswoman is gearing up to launch an eponymous shoe line, complete with touches of the pop star from heel to toe. "You are what you wear, right?" she told Footwear News. "It's one of those things where I really love the line and I'm excited by it. It's not like you'll never see me in a pair of Adidas slides ever again. And you'll [probably still] see me on the streets wearing Uggs." While she won't be ditching her comfort, Perry will be bringing her quirky sense of style to her millions of fans all over the world by way of playful and colorful pairs of pumps, sneakers, boots and sandals, including ones with cigar-shaped heels inspired by her visit to Cuba and elements of currency infused throughout the collection. However, she promises buyers won't have to part with too much currency to add the shoes to their closet. "Not everybody is rich, and not everybody is excessive," she told the magazine. "And everybody has more important things to spend their money on -- whether it's their children, or their family or their health. At the end of the day, your personality shouldn't be so expensive to display." According to Footwear News, the collection's price point ranges from $59 to $299. To launch the line, the singer partnered with Global Brands Group, the branding company behind fellow fashion names like Sam Edelman, Vince Camuto and Michael Kors. The shoes will launch in the spring with Macy's, Lord & Taylor, Amazon and Zappos already signed on to sell the shoes. While it's virtually impossible to connect with all of her followers in person, Perry often uses her style -- including her shoes -- to show her fans who she is. "Here's the thing: When I'm working or promoting music, or onstage, I don't get the opportunity to have a one-on-one conversation or meet everybody individually," Perry told the magazine. "So the way I present myself can set the tone. It could be a conversation opener, just by my shoes or by the way I wear my nails -- it could be [my form of] hello." As Perry looks forward to launching the line, she plans to say hello to more of the business end of fashion over time -- not without plenty of practice, of course. "I want to learn a lot, master it and become a serious contributor in the fashion world," she said. "[I don't want] to be a celebrity who overindulges and takes advantage of their position." (Eonline)

Miss France Iris Mittenaere Crowned Miss Universe 2017. Bring out the tiara, because there is a new Miss Universe to crown. At the beginning of Sunday night's pageant, women representing 86 countries from across the globe competed in the annual competition. But as so many viewers know, there can only be one winner. Congratulations are in order for Miss France Iris Mittenaere. The 23-year-old, who is pursuing her degree in Dental Surgery, wowed the judges with her brains, beauty and charisma during the competition. Three days of preliminary interviews along with a swimsuit and evening gown presentation show took place before the live broadcast. Soon after, the semi-finalists were named and went on to compete in swimwear, evening gown, final question and final look. Miss Haiti and Miss Columbia rounded out the top 3. Steve Harvey returned to host the evening broadcast from the Mall of Asia Arena in The Philippines. At the very beginning of the show, the talk-show host poked fun at last year's oops by joking about an escape plan. "I know what you're thinking, 'Is that the guy from last year? Did they bring back the guy from last year?'" he joked. "When you make a mistake you just have to keep moving forward." Ultimately, there were no problems from the host as he helped the show go off without a hitch. Flo Rida and Boys ll Men performed as Ashley Graham served as Backstage Host. (Eonline)

Miss Universe 2016: This Is What Happened When Steve Harvey Announced Miss Colombia as a Finalist. Well, this was a lot less awkward than we expected. Steve Harvey came back to host the 2016 Miss Universe pageant, and after last pageant's on-air mistake, you can imagine how many could've wanted to look away with the 60-year-old host called Miss Colombia, Andrea Tovar as one of the top 13 finalists. We have to give them some serious props for taking what could've been a really awkward situation and turning it into a funny moment. Once the beauty queen made her way near Harvey he let out, "Oh, God. Congratulations." She simply smiled and said, "Thank you so much. Don't worry. Hug me!" Harvey's reply was, "Yes, I want you to marry my son." Then Harvey asked a question that he probably didn't really want the answer to, "Listen, I want to ask this one myself. How do people in Colombia feel about Steve Harvey?" The audience laughed. "A lot of people hate you. But you know I love you," she said before proceeding in Spanish. "The most important thing is--that I forgive you in the name of my country because know to commit an error is to be human." Applause from the crowd met her heartfelt statement, but Harvey seemed to have not understood what she said because he responded with a shocked face and jokingly said, "Was that a death threat? Thank you, Columbia. Little shook right now." Because how could we forget when the host awarded Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez with the crown instead of the rightful champion Miss Philippines Pia Wurtzbach, the Internet had a field day. Ultimately, he tearfully apologized on his talk show while returning as host. We're glad this big oops is behind them! (Eonline)

Paris Jackson signs with big shot manager. Paris Jackson signed with Rod Stewart's power manager, who's guided the careers of legends such as Guns N' Roses, Prince and Bette Midler, Page Six has learned, as Jackson weighs offers in the wake of her Rolling Stone interview and Paris fashion week appearances. Spies said Stewart and Cyndi Lauper were at lunch last week with Stewart's manager Arnold Stiefel after the singers announced their new hot-ticket tour together. "They were taking a breather after announcing their upcoming joint summer tour, with Stewart's longtime manager," said a spy. "The conversation included Lauper's hit 'Kinky Boots' and Stewart's recent knighthood .?.?. but the bulk of [it] focused on Stiefel's newest client, Paris." The source added, "Along with reminiscences of Paris' superstar dad, Stewart and Lauper also wished Stiefel luck with the barrage of offers coming Paris' way." Jackson was spotted rubbing elbows at haute couture fashion week with Carine Roitfeld, Carla Bruni, Bella Hadid and A$AP Rocky. Stiefel Entertainment's Tom Hamilton -- described as a "model-handsome, man-bunned 31-year-old manager" -- was with her, we hear. On Friday night in LA, Jackson was expected at Harper's Bazaar's 150th anniversary at the Sunset Tower Hotel, but buzz at the bash was that she'd been cast that day by Lee Daniels for his Fox series "Star." She was also interviewed, fashion sources said, by Candace Bushnell for a Bazaar cover story. Rolling Stone reported she's "for now, a model, an actress, a work in progress," and "plays a few instruments, writes and sings songs .?.?. but isn't sure if she'll ever pursue a recording contract." Though she did perform a couple acoustic tunes for the mag, and said her dad "introduced me to Tchaikovsky and Debussy, Earth, Wind & Fire, the Temptations, Tupac, Run-DMC" as well as Slash and Van Halen. We hear Stewart and Lauper were also plotting their upcoming moves at the lunch, including duets of classic soul tunes. Sir Rod also showed Stiefel the medal presented to him by Prince William, which he proudly wore under his shirt. (PageSix)

Lily Tomlin Celebrates 2017 SAG Awards Win: "I'm Just About Drunk!" Lily Tomlin was feeling "fabulous" at the 2017 SAG Awards -- and rightfully so! Dolly Parton presented Tomlin with the Life Achievement Award; their fellow 9 to 5 co-star Jane Fonda skipped the ceremony, as she was feeling under the weather. Tomlin earned big laughs during her acceptance speech, in which she shared lessons she's learned over the years. "Don't leave the house when you're drunk. And if you're already out there, well, you must learn to tell when you've had too much to drink," she told the audience. "Listen to your friends when they stop talking to you and start talking about you -- saying things like, 'Did she have a purse?'" E! News' Zuri Hall caught up with Tomlin backstage, who said her post-show plans include "just continuing with Grace and Frankie." Unlike some stars, the 77-year-old said, "I don't have any plans to slow down -- although lots of people can cause me to slow down. You just don't know." Tomlin said she was "already celebrating," her win. "I'm just about drunk. I'm going to fall. I'm just sort of exaggerating, but I will be drunk soon. I should drop like a rock right now. Thump!" Imitating Hall, Tomlin joked, "'We'll cut back to our headquarters now; get her out of here.'" Jokes aside, Tomlin added that she was excited to see her friend Meryl Streep cheering her on from the front. "That just about put me away," she told E! News. "Even though I did a movie with her, she's so fantastic. She's just intimidating. You're a little bit trepidatious about it. There she was, and I spoke directly to her, and I felt like I had crossed through a passage of life." (Eonline)

Millie Bobby Brown has a new actor in her life: Jeff, her SAG-AFTRA statuette! After Sunday's awards show, the Stranger Things actress, 12, celebrated her cast's big win by posting a selfie video from inside her car. "Okay everyone, we just won a SAG award for best ensemble in a drama series! I am so grateful, thank you everyone, and meet Jeff," she said while showing off the solid bronze trophy that stands 16 inches tall and weighs over 12 lbs. Brown was spotted wiping away tears backstage, moments after her costar David Harbour's impassioned acceptance speech. From winning their first awards season nod to rubbing elbows and taking selfies with Hollywood A-listers, the Stranger Things starlets, including Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin and Noah Schnapp, were undoubtedly the life of the party. Brown, who wore a custom Armani gown and a stunning jeweled Jennifer Behr headband, also had a great time presenting the Orange Is the New Black cast with their Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series awards. The British beauty and costar Winona Ryder also competed against each other for outstanding performance by a female actor in a drama series. (People)

Sarah Hyland Misses SAG Awards 2017 and Cites "Health Reasons." Sarah Hyland announced Sunday she had fallen ill and had therefore canceled plans to attend the 2017 SAG Awards that day. The 26-year-old actress and the rest of the cast of ABC's Modern Family are nominated for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, marking the show's eighth nomination. Hyland had attended every SAG Awards ceremony since 2010. "Sad to say I will not be attending the sag awards today for some health reasons," the actress wrote on Instagram. "So I leave you all with an adorable picture from last years @sagawards. Ps. You know my dress was gonna be turnt too." Hyland posted a photo of herself kissing longtime boyfriend and Vampire Academy co-star Dominic Sherwood at the 2016 SAG Awards. She wore a strapless indigo-colored J.Mendel dress with a thigh-high slit. Hyland and Sherwood had attended a post-2017 Golden Globes party on Jan. 8, which marked the last time the actress had been photographed publicly. If Modern Family wins the SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series at Sunday's ceremony, it would mark the show's fifth win in that category. (Eonline)

After winning the Screen Actors Guild Award for supporting actress Sunday night, Viola Davis was asked whether she thought that the increase in black acting Oscar nominees this year was a direct response to last year's #OscarSoWhite backlash. "There's a lot of typecasting -- age, sex, color, dark-skinned, light-skinned," said Davis, who won outstanding supporting actress for "Fences." "Response to OscarSoWhite? No. I think that every nominee from Naomie Harris to Octavia Spencer to 'Hidden Figures' to 'Fences' to 'Moonlight' to Mahershala Ali are up there because they deserve to be there. They're not there because of the color of their skin. They put in the work. So the answer to that is no." Davis is nominated for an Oscar for best-supporting actress at next month's Academy Awards for "Fences" alongside Harris, Spencer, Nicole Kidman, and Michelle Williams. "February 27 is gonna come, and now what?" Davis said. "Is it just going to be a trend to talk about inclusion -- and I'd rather say inclusion than diversity -- or is it going to be a norm that we're all part of the narrative, that all of our stories deserve to be told, and that art indeed has to reflect life and our culture? And people are going to demand it. We're not 'The Brady Bunch' anymore. We're 'Black-ish.' We're 'Fresh Off the Boat.' We're 'Jane the Virgin.' We're 'Stranger Things.' We're a hodgepodge of races and sexes and sexualities." Davis, who won an Emmy in 2015 for her work on ABC's "How to Get Away With Murder" also talked about the continuing dearth of opportunities for people of color in leading roles. "I saw an absence of women who look like me on TV eight years ago," she said. "And to tell you the truth, we're still sort of absent in leading roles, especially if you're darker than a paper bag." (Page Six)

While protesters, upset about Iraqi refugees being detained, raged outside JFK Airport on Saturday, Yoko Ono was bringing peace to the Delta lounge. Ono was spotted in the Sky Lounge ahead of a flight to Reykjavik, Iceland, where she previously lit the Imagine Peace Tower in memory of John Lennon. A spy said Ono -- wearing a brown fur vest, big brown sunglasses and a cloche hat -- was sitting in the quiet room drinking coffee and eating chicken and sweet potatoes. (Page Six)

No swimsuit, no problem! Kourtney Kardashian went nude for her latest Snapchat post, and shared a photo of herself skinny-dipping. The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star gave fans a glimpse of her cheeky side with the image, taken from behind, in which she's is slipping into the water for a late-night swim. "GODDESS," she captioned the photo that was posted on Sunday, January 29. Kardashian, 37, is vacationing in Costa Rica with her family and her ex Scott Disick. On Friday, January 27, he proudly shared a picture of his baby mama wearing a revealing swimsuit, while adjusting their 4-year-old daughter Penelope's headphones. Kardashian, who also shares sons, Mason, 6, and Reign, 2, with Disick, flaunted her fabulous body in a white bikini, during their getaway too. She treated her 52 million followers to a black and white photo of her wearing the revealing two piece. Kardashian is joined in Central America by sisters Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner. (US Weekly)

'Hamilton' ticket lottery doubles number of $10 seats. Delivering on a vow made last June, "Hamilton" producer Jeffrey Seller confirmed Sunday that the Broadway production will double the number of $10 seats available via lottery for each performance. Beginning Tuesday, 46 seats per performance at the Richard Rodgers Theatre will be available on the day-of, through the musical's digital lottery. "With #EduHam and #Ham4Ham, we now sell 39,136 seats each year in NYC for $10; we will also sell 38,720 seats this year in Chicago for $10," Seller said. "I'm happy to report that "Hamilton" is, indeed, for everyone." The New York figure accounts for approximately 7 per cent of available seats. In June, Seller said that the top price for tickets to "Hamilton" would also double, to a record $849 for some 200 premium seats per performance, or about 15 percent of available seats. The hit musical about America's "foundling Founding Father" has been posting ticket sales topping $2 million per week at the 1,321-seat theater, surpassing shows including "Wicked" and "The Lion King" that are also hits running in larger venues. (PageSix)

Kerry Washington Explains the Meaning of Her 2017 SAG Awards Safety Pin. Kerry Washington was dressed to impress at the 2017 SAG Awards. Nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries for her role in Confirmation, Washington walked the red carpet in an off-the-shoulder Cavalli Couture gown. The actress finished her look with Stuart Weitzman shoes and Neil Lane jewelry. Prior to strutting her stuff, Washington shared a picture of a Safety Pin on Instagram. "I'll be wearing one of these tonight. On my arm. To show solidarity. We will not stop fighting for our safety & the safety of our fellow citizens and human beings," the star wrote. "#NoBanNoWall." Washington elaborated on its significance while talking to Brad Goreski on E!'s Live From the Red Carpet. "I want to tell you about my special accessory, which is a safety pin on my dress," she said. It is a "symbol of solidarity and standing up for people who are feeling endangered at this time: people of color, [the] LGTBQ community, women. So, it's just my little accessory to say we have to stick together and show up for each other, because I happen to be at an award show tonight, and there's other things going on in the world that are a little more important." Nominees like Simon Helberg made similar political statements on the red carpet, while many winners, like Mahershala Ali and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, addressed the immigration ban onstage. But the evening wasn't all political. Washington -- who made a rare red carpet appearance with her husband, Nnamdi Asomugha -- also discussed the return of ABC's Scandal with Goreski. "It was so fun to be back on Twitter with our friends, with our gladiators. We've missed everyone! It was really good to be back," she said of the hit Shonda Rhimes series, which returned for its sixth season Jan. 26. "People were excited about that first episode. We loved it; we're happy other people did, too." Live-tweeting can be "a lot," Washington admitted, "but I'm so grateful for it. We wouldn't have a show if it wasn't for our fans. So, whatever we can do to give back, I'm very, very grateful for." (Eonline)

Music

Camila Cabello Gives First TV Performance Since Leaving Fifth Harmony. Former Fifth Harmony member Camila Cabello is moving right along. Camila took the stage with rapper Machine Gun Kelly Monday for a live performance of "Bad Things" on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Although the song was released when Camila was still a part of the girl group, this is her first time performing it as a solo artist. The song has hit its peak position this week, on the Billboard Top 100 at No. 6. Camila left Fifth Harmony in December, with hopes of pursing her career as a solo artist. Her departure started a series of back and forth statements between Camila and her former bandmates, who claimed they were informed of her decision by her representatives. Camila also released a statement refuting those claims. Fifth Harmony took the stage for the first time as a foursome at the 2017 People's Choice Awards . The group performed "Work From Home" without Camila's verse. After their performance, they accepted the award for Favorite Group by teasing upcoming music. "We love you, guys," Lauren Jauregui said. "So much to come, so stay tuned." (Eonline)

Miranda Lambert started 'drinking a little extra' after her divorce. Miranda Lambert made the decision not to speak to the press about her divorce from Blake Shelton in 2015. Instead, the fiercely private country star put everything into her new record "The Weight of These Wings." However, at an intimate show at Joe's Bar in Chicago last week, Lambert gave the audience a little insight into how she dealt with the end of her marriage. "I got divorced so I started drinking a little extra," she told the crowd before singing her song "Ugly Lights." "I found myself in Midtown in Nashville three nights in a row at like last call and with the lights coming on, and I'd be sitting there," she said of the inspiration behind "Ugly Lights." "So I wrote a song about it." In a short clip posted to Instagram late last year, the singer shared why she won't spill on split. "I feel really strongly about the only talking I needed to do, I've done and it's on tape," Lambert shared. "All the parts of me, the parts of the pain I went through, everything that happens to a person in their life -- especially in the last couple years for me -- is on this record." (PageSix)

Fifth Harmony canceled their singing gig at the NHL All-Star game after Dinah became sick and had to be treated by paramedics ... TMZ has learned. Sources at The Staples Center tell us the girls were prepping to sing the National Anthem at Saturday's game when Dinah fell physically ill. We're told someone from the dressing room asked for paramedics who put Dinah on a stretcher. Our sources say Dinah was evaluated by EMTs but the decision was ultimately made not to transport her to a hospital. We're told the foursome left the arena together. (TMZ)

Celine Dion's guest appearance on "The Voice" has been a long time coming, but it's not going down exactly how the show originally wanted it ... TMZ has learned. Our 'Voice' sources tell us Celine's been approached to do the gig a few times, but politely declined given the demanding schedule of her Las Vegas residency. We're told she was first approached to be a full-time judge in the rotating chair like Adam Levine or Blake Shelton, but since it's a several month-long commitment, Celine declined. She's accepted an offer to coach since it only requires two days of filming. As for getting in the rotating chair in the future, NBC knows they'd have to cough up a lot of dough since she banks so much off her Vegas shows, so it's probably not going to happen. Regardless, "The Voice" will go on ... (TMZ)

Ed Sheeran Gets His 'Rocky' On in Boxing-Focused 'Shape of You' Video. A week after dropping the youthful travelogue video for "Castle on the Hill,"Ed Sheeran followed up on Monday morning (Jan. 30) with the clip for the other single from his upcoming Divide (March 3) album, the Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 smash "Shape of You." Shot in Seattle and directed by Jason Koenig, the visual is proof that the couple that sweats together stays together. It stars Ed as an aspiring boxer who hits the heavy bag at a gym alongside his girlfriend and fellow puncher, played by Fresh Pair actress Jennie Pegouskie. The first line of the song explains why this sparring-focused affair makes sense: "The club isn't the best place to find a lover/ So the bar is where I go." Except this time, Ed, who recently revealed in an interview that he packed on 50 pounds while drinking beers on his year-long hiatus, is focused on fitness and getting ripped. Well, except for the bit where he and Jennie hit a pub after an intense workout for a gigantic plate of fish and chips, which is not the recommended typical post-workout snack. Cue some adorable couple's sparring, a Rocky-like training sequence fueled by Jennie disappearing and a Fight Club-style underground battle you won't believe. Check it out: Sheeran will be the musical guest on the February 11 episode of Saturday Night Live, which will be hosted by 17-timer Alec Baldwin, whose Donald Trump impersonation has drawn the ire of the president. The "Shape of You" video had already racked up nearly 500,000 views in the first few hours after it was posted. (Billboard)

Ed Sheeran, Kasey Chambers Rule Australia's Charts. Ed Sheeran holds down the top two slots on Australia's singles chart for a third week while alt-country queen Kasey Chambers snags her fifth No. 1 on the national albums chart. Sheeran "Shape Of You" (Asylum/Warner) and "Castle On The Hill" stay at No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, on the ARIA Singles Chart (and on the national Streaming Singles chart) and both tracks are now gold certified (35,000-plus units). Former chart-topper "Rockabye" (EastWest/Warner), by British trio Clean Bandit with features from Sean Paul & Anne-Marie, is once again relegated to third place by Sheeran's comeback tracks, while The Chainsmokers' nostalgic "Paris" (Columbia/Sony) rises 6-4 for the U.S. EDM duo's fifth top five single Down Under. Zayn & Taylor Swift's "I Don't Wanna Live Forever" (Republic/Universal) dips 4-5 on this week's survey, but a further slide down the chart should be arrested following the release last Friday of its slick official video. Just days after Amy Shark's "Adore" scored the No. 2 position in Triple J's public-voted Hottest 100 countdown," the Aussie singer is swimming up the chart. "Adore" soars 42-13, a new peak. The ARIA Albums Chart is ruled this week by Kasey Chambers 11th studio set Dragonfly (Warner), which flies straight to the top spot. Guests on the double-album include Ed Sheeran, Grizzly Train, Harry Hookey, Vika and Linda Bull, Keith Urban, Foy Vance and Kelly, the ARIA Hall of Famer and Australia Day honoree who produced the first disc at The Sing Sing Sessions (the second was produced by Kasey's brother Nash Chambers at The Foggy Mountain Sessions). Chambers has previously topped the survey with Barricades & Brickwalls (February 2002), Wayward Angel (June 2004), Carnival (June 2004) and the collaboration with her ex Shane Nicholson, Rattlin' Bones (April 2008). The Trolls (RCA/Sony) soundtrack holds at No. 2 this week, the Sing (Universal) soundtrack improves 4-3, the Moana (Walt Disney/Universal) soundtrack rises 5-4 and Adele's nine-time platinum certified 25 (XL/Inertia) -- the market's best-seller in 2016 and 2015 -- elevates 6-5 in its 62nd week on the chart. AFI has one of the week's strongest debuts with AFI (The Blood Album), the American alternative rock act's 10th album. It's new at No. 12, for their fourth top 50. (Billboard)

Carly Rae Jepsen Perform Canada's National Anthem at NHL All-Star Game. When Fifth Harmony canceled their performance of the U.S. national anthem before the 2017 NHL All-Star Game, attention turned to Carly Rae Jepsen and her own presentation. She didn't disappoint. The "Call Me Maybe" singer, almost unrecognizable in short-cropped blonde hair, delivered a rousing rendition of her country's national anthem, "O Canada" at the Staples Center Sunday night in Los Angeles. Courtney Daniels replaced Ally Brooke, Normani Kordei, Dinah Jane and Lauren Jauregui to sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" and pulled off a great save. (Billboard)

Movies

Ocean's Eight: The First Official Photo of the All-Female Cast. Nothing to see here, right? Just eight women commuting via the New York City subway. Except these are no ordinary women. Warner Bros. has released the first official photo from Ocean's Eight, showing cast members Awkwafina, Cate Blanchett, Helena Bonham Carter, Sandra Bullock, Anne Hathaway, Mindy Kaling, Sarah Paulson and Rihanna riding the rails. The studio also confirmed what fans already know: the group will attempt "to pull off the heist of the century at New York City's star-studded annual Met Gala." To do so, Debbie Ocean (Bullock) needs an all-star crew: Constance (Awkwafina), Lou (Blanchett), Rose (Bonham Carter), Daphne Kluger (Hathaway), Amita (Kaling), Tammy (Paulson) and Nine Ball (Rihanna). Word on the street is that Debbie's brother is none other than Danny Ocean (George Clooney). Whether Clooney will reprise his role in the female-driven movie is a mystery...for now, at least. Not that there aren't enough stars in Ocean's Eight. Hailey Baldwin, Derek Blasberg, Katie Holmes, Kendall Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Zayn Malik, Olivia Munn, Zac Posen, Lauren Santo Domingo, Alexander Wang and Anna Wintour all filmed scenes at the Met Gala. And Matt Damon will reprise his role as Linus Caldwell from the Ocean's Eleven films, joining newcomers Richard Armitage, James Corden and Damian Lewis. Director Gary Ross co-wrote the Ocean's Eight script with Olivia Milch. Just don't expect to see a trailer anytime soon: the film doesn't hit theaters until June 8, 2018. It's a wonder no major plot points have been leaked, given that the paparazzi documented the cast's every move after filming began in the fall of 2016. "With that group of women, I've never felt so infamous in my life. Like, I thought I was pretty cool," Kaling said on NBC's Late Night With Seth Meyers in December. "People think I'm Sandra Bullock's assistant and they're like, 'Get out of the way! We need to bring Sandra her matcha tea.' I'm like, 'I'm in a scene with her. I'm not her assistant.' Then I'm like, 'OK! Whatever. I'll give her her matcha tea. Might as well.'" (Eonline)

First Look: Glenn Close, Jonathan Pryce in 'The Wife' Elizabeth McGovern, Harry Lloyd and Annie Stark also star in the adaptation of Meg Wolitzer's novel. Glenn Close and Jonathan Pryce play a married couple at a breaking point in The Wife, the first image from which was released Monday. Based on Meg Wolitzer's novel and directed by Berlin Silver Bear winner Bjorn Runge (Daybreak, Mouth to Mouth), the film sees six-time Academy Award nominee Close as Joan Castleman, wife of one of America's preeminent novelists (played by Pryce) who is about to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature. But after decades spent ignoring her own literary talents to focus on his, she finally decides that enough is enough. Production on the project, which also stars Elizabeth McGovern (Downton Abbey), Harry Lloyd (The Theory of Everything) and Annie Stark (Bastards, Albert Nobbs), wrapped in mid-December. It was adapted by Jane Anderson. Brokered by Embankment Films -- Silver Reel, Creative Scotland, Film Vast, Chimney, the Swedish Film Institute and SF Studios financed the production. Producers are Rosalie Swedlin for Anonymous Content, Meta Louise Foldager Sorensen for Meta Film, Piers Tempest and Jo Bamford for Tempo Productions, Piodor Gustafsson for Spark Film and Television and Claudia Bluemhuber for Silver Reel. (Hollywood Reporter)

Jordan Belfort Says He Knew 'Wolf of Wall Street' Producers Were "F -- ing Criminals". The original Wolf of Wall Street claims that "Leo got sucked in" to the corruption scandal now engulfing the hit 2013 film, but says he "knew it, it was obvious." When The Wolf of Wall Street last year became engulfed in the multibillion-dollar Malaysian corruption scandal, the irony of a film about a major real-life financial fraud allegedly being funded by another wasn't lost on anyone, least of all its original author. Jordan Belfort, portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in the 2013 film about his own illegal activities that would lead him to spend 22 months in prison, has now said that he sensed something fraudulent about production company Red Granite right from the start. "If you look at the movie, for instance: the movie's a huge success, and then it turns out the guys who financed it were criminals. And this guy Jho Low," he said in an interview with finews.com. "Leo [DiCaprio] got sucked in. Leo's an honest guy. But I met these guys, and said to Anne [Koppe, Belfort's fiancee and business partner], these guys are f -- ing criminals." Low, the controversial Malaysian businessman at the heart of the scandal, didn't have a role within Red Granite, but was a long-term associate of its co-founder Riza Aziz, the stepson of the prime minister of Malaysia Najib Razak. Both were named in a major U.S. Justice Department complaint issued in July that alleges hundreds of millions were siphoned from the 1MDB sovereign wealth fund into, among other things, the production company's accounts. Belfort also discussed the now-notorious Cannes party in 2011 where Red Granite announced The Wolf of Wall Street. "They flew me to Cannes four or five months after they bought the movie, and they wanted to announce it in Cannes," he said. "It hadn't even gone into production yet, and they threw a launch party. They must have spent $3 million on a launch party. They flew in Kanye West, and I said to Anne, this is a fucking scam, anybody who does this has stolen money.' You wouldn't spend money you worked for like that." Also in the Justice Department complaint are allegations that 1MDB money was used during a gambling trip in Vegas, a trip Belfort says he was invited to attend. "They offered me money and everything to go to Vegas. A lot of money. Like $500,000, which I really could've used. I was like, I can't do it. Leo went, Margot [Robbie] went," he said. "I refused to go. And because of that I'm not mentioned in the articles. I've learned my lesson. It's all Red Granite. They tried to offer me money and give me things, I never even spoke to these guys. I was like, 'I don't need these f -- ing people.' I knew it, it was so obvious." Red Granite -- which recently wrapped production on the Charlie Hunnam-starring Papillon remake -- offered a statement following July's complaint asserting that, to its knowledge, "none of the funding it received four years ago was in any way illegitimate," adding that it was cooperating with all inquiries and was confident Aziz and Red Granite would be proved to have done "nothing wrong." (Hollywood Reporter)

Clive Owen to Star on Broadway in 'M. Butterfly'. The fall 2017 revival of David Henry Hwang's Tony-winning drama will mark visionary director Julie Taymor's first Broadway project since 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark.' Clive Owen will return to Broadway in the fall, starring in a revival of David Henry Hwang's Tony-winning 1988 drama about gender, race and deception, M. Butterfly, to be directed by Julie Taymor. Taking on a role played by John Lithgow, Anthony Hopkins and Jeremy Irons, among others, Owen will play Rene Gallimard, a married French diplomat in 1960s Beijing, infatuated with a beautiful opera performer who spies on him for the Chinese government. Their scandalous relationship continues for 20 years, with Gallimard remaining in willful denial about his lover's true identity. "M. Butterfly offers a novel challenge with its inherent mystery and astonishing storyline," said Owen, who made his Broadway debut in 2015 in Harold Pinter's Old Times. "I'm looking forward to diving into the mind of Rene Gallimard, and I can think of no one better than the brilliant Julie Taymor to bring this wonderful, daring, original play to life." Casting for the second lead role of enigmatic opera star Song Liling is to be announced. The play was inspired by the real-life love affair between French diplomat Bernard Boursicot and Chinese opera star Shi Pei Pu, as well as by Puccini's opera Madama Butterfly. It premiered on Broadway in 1988 and was nominated for seven Tony Awards, winning three, including best play, and ran for almost two years. For this first major New York revival, Hwang will introduce new material that has come to light about the story's origins since the drama's premiere. "M. Butterfly is like a Chinese puzzle, with layer upon layer of meaning," said Taymor. "The more deeply you explore it, the more its essence is revealed. This version is proving to be a true metamorphosis." The revival will mark Taymor's first Broadway project since the rocky experience of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark in 2011, when she was fired by producers during a closely scrutinized extended preview period plagued by accidents and creative conflicts. Since then, she has directed acclaimed off-Broadway productions of A Midsummer Night's Dream and Grounded, a solo play that starred Anne Hathaway. Taymor won two Tonys (direction and costume design) for her groundbreaking staging for Disney of The Lion King, a global blockbuster that has become the highest-grossing entertainment property in history, earning over $1.3 billion on Broadway alone. The production will hit its 20th anniversary on Broadway this fall. Lead producers on M. Butterfly are Nelle Nugent, Steve Traxler, Kenneth Teaton, Benjamin Feldman and Doug Morris. The revival will open Oct. 26 at a Broadway theater to be announced. (Hollywood Reporter)

TV

The Affair Season 3 Finale Apparently Forgot Why People Actually Like The Afair. Raise your hand if Noah is at the bottom of your list of characters you watch The Affair for. Keep your hand raised if you're a little thrown off by The Affair's finale, which focused entirely on Noah (Dominic West), his fractured relationship with his daughter, his hatred of his daughter's asshole boyfriend with the funny name, his love for a French lady with an Alzheimer's-stricken husband, and the demise of said Alzheimer's-stricken husband. Alzheimer's is no laughing matter and it's a plight that deserves a spotlight, but that was weird. Apparently Noah can't help but get involved with women who are dealing with tragedies in their personal lives. Is that what we're supposed to take from this? Helen (Maura Tierney) was almost nowhere to be found. Cole (Joshua Jackson) and Alison (Ruth Wilson) were totally MIA, but at least we got to see Noah make out with a French woman whose husband just died. Somehow, after being released from prison, Noah was able to travel to Paris, where everyone spoke a lot of French, and somebody thought we were really invested in the life of Juliette (Irene Jacob). We weren't. In fact we spent the 20ish minutes that were devoted to her wondering where our faves had gone. For a minute, Juliette's husband was lucid again. Then he wasn't, and then he died. She made out with Noah, kept running into her judgy friends on the street, and then she read his book. Who cares? Meanwhile, Noah discovered that Whitney's (Julia Goldani Telles) sleazy older boyfriend, Furkat, had an art show in Paris, and she was there too. But Noah doesn't know her, and he doesn't care, so he should just go away. Later, he witnessed Furkat go on about how much he loved "f--king" Whitney, right before he slapped her in the face. Noah was about to go off, but Whitney dragged him away, and they had a heart to heart by the river about love and what a real man is supposed to do. Noah's the worst example of a "real man," but it was a convo that needed to be had, and finally, we cared about something that was happening. It was actually cute. Finally, they flew back to the US together, and he made sure she got home safely. He didn't go inside, but Helen did wave to him, and his son wanted to hang out with him, so that's nice for him, we guess. Glad we got to watch a man sort of reconnect with his children and accept the fact that he's been an asshole. Noah got into a cab. The driver asked where he was going. The screen went black. We've never cared less. What did you think? Were you as thrown off as we were? The Affair will return to Showtime later this year. (Eonline)

Outlander Season 3 Adds Two Key Players, Including Jamie's New Confidante. Ready for a small rain shower of scoop in this Droughtlander? Outlander has cast two more roles for season three, E! News has learned, with Gary Young and Charlie Hiett joining the Starz's hit when it returns later this year. Young is set to take on the role of Mr. Willoughby, while Hiett will be playing Captain Thomas Leonard. Per Starz, Mr. Mr. Willoughby is a Chinese man with a deep knowledge of Eastern medicine who speaks English well but hides it when it suits him. A talented poet in exile, with an even deeper love of women, Willoughby even more of an outsider than Claire (Caitriona Balfe) in 18th century Scotland. Fans can expect him to become a confidante of Jamie's (Sam Heughan). As for Captain Thomas Leonard, he's the "inexperienced, by-the-book de facto captain of the Artemis. Promoted quickly due to the untimely deaths of his commanding officers, Leonard takes his job very seriously, though it weighs heavily on his young shoulders. A third lieutenant, he never thought he would be the captain of a man-of-war ship. Above all, he wants to do what is right by the British Navy -- whether or not it is right by his own personal morals." Season three began filming in August 2016 in Scotland, but production is set to move to South Africa in March. Other new additions for the third season include David Berry as John William Grey, Cesar Domboy, who was cast as the older version of Fergus, the French pickpocket who Jamie and Claire took under their wing in season two, and Lauren Lyle as Marsali, one of Laoghaire's (Nell Hudson) young daughters. Plus, John Bell is set to take on the role of Young Ian Murray, and Wil Johnson will play Joe Abernathy. Plus, Hannah James has been cast as Geneva Dunsany and Tanya Reynolds will play Isobel Dunsany. Season three will pick up right after Claire returns to her life in 1948, pregnant and struggling with the repercussions of her sudden reappearance. Meanwhile, back in the 18th century, Jamie is suffering with the aftermath of the battle of Culloden and the loss of Claire. But years pass and Jamie and Claire attempt to rebuild their lives apart, however, their love doesn't disappear. Can they find their way back to one another? And if they do, will they be the same people who parted ways? Outlander's third season will premiere later this year on Starz. (Eonline)

Ezra Bloom's Life Is About to Go From Bad to Worse in This Imposters Sneak Peek. You might think that things couldn't get much worse after finding out that your wife isn't at all the person you thought she was, she's left you and that she's cleared out your life savings in one fell swoop. But poor Ezra Bloom is about to have his world rocked even further. In this sneak peek at the series premiere of Bravo's newest scripted series Imposters, exclusive to E! News, a knock on the door will make clear to a despondent and suicidal Ezra (Rob Heaps) that he's not even Ava's (Inbar Lavi) only mark. "Who are you?" he asks the shifty FBI agent pinning him to the floor (Parker Young), after it's clear the man knows much more about Ava -- or whoever she is -- than he should. "I'm her husband," he growls back. Do we smell a take-down team-up? We think we do. Ava better watch out. Imposters follow Maddie (aka Ava), a persona shifting con-artist who leaves her unwitting victims as down and out as Ezra in the clip above once they learn that she's used them and taken them for all they're worth. Things get complicated when Ezra, Richard (Parker) and Jules (Marianne Rendon) begin working together to track her down. Also complicating things? Richard (Stephen Bishop), the potential love interest Maddie meets, threatening to derail her latest assignment, much to the chagrin of her mysterious boss, The Doctor. The series also stars Brian Benben and Katherine LaNasa. Imposters premieres Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 10 p.m. on Bravo. (Eonline)

CW Takes Sky Adventure Series 'Hooten & the Lady' for U.S. Sky Vision, the international production and distribution arm of Sky, says the deal marks its first one with the U.S. network. The CW has acquired Sky adventure series Hooten, & the Lady for the U.S. Sky Vision, the international production, and distribution arm of Sky, unveiled the agreement Monday, saying that it marks its first deal with the U.S. network. It wasn't immediately clear when the CW would air the action-packed Indiana Jones-style series. Produced by Red Planet Productions and written by such U.K. writers as Jeff Povey (Silent Witness) and Sarah Phelps (The Casual Vacancy), the show has had one season consisting of eight hour-long episodes. It follows the escapades of American maverick adventurer and treasure hunter Hooten, played by Michael Landes (CSI, Love Soup), and a British historical expert, Lady Alexandra, portrayed by Ophelia Lovibond (Elementary). Jane Seymour has a recurring role as her mother. Leona Connell, director of sales at Sky Vision, said: "Here at Sky Vision we're delighted that The CW will be the home of Hooten & the Lady in the U.S., we believe this high-octane adventure drama is a perfect fit for the network. The series was a huge hit with the Sky 1 audience in the U.K., and we hope viewers of The CW will love it just as much." (Hollywood Reporter)

What Anna Chlumsky Learns From Watching Julia Louis-Dreyfus at Work on Veep. For Anna Chlumsky, the best advice she's gotten from her Veep co-star Julia Louis-Dreyfus isn't advice per se, but it comes in watching the Emmy winner at work. "The game-changer has more been from watching," Chlumsky told Brad Goreski on the red carpet at the 2017 SAG Awards. "She's willing to try anything and it's all in the name of laughter." Chlumsky explained that sometimes the stars will think they know how it will turn out, and Louis-Dreyfus says, "No, we'll try it." "You come up with so much more than you would ever think with your tiny little pea brains," she said. Veep has two more episodes left to film of its upcoming sixth season. The series ended with President Selina Meyer losing the election. So what's next? "It's an identity crisis for every single character," she teased. "What the heck happens now? It's a lot of Selina trying to figure out what's next and trying to figure out who she is." Veep also stars Tony Hale, Reid Scott, Timothy Simons, Matt Walsh, Sufe Bradshaw, Kevin Dunn and Gary Cole. The cast was up for the award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series. Chlumsky said that it's the cast's "favorite" honor. "We're so gratified by it because it's your peers, people who get what the craft is," she said. "It's hugely gratifying." (Eonline)

NBC wants to be 'the next Fox News,' insiders say. Media insiders are buzzing that Andy Lack wants NBC to become "the next Fox News" after he poached cable stars Greta Van Susteren and Megyn Kelly from the network. "He believes he's building MSNBC and NBC into the next Fox. It seems the network wants to take a more conservative tone," a source said. Kelly was hired at NBC without an official time slot, but Page Six exclusively revealed she would be taking over the "9?a.m. or 10?a.m. hour" of "Today" in September. We're told she is getting paid about $12 million a year for the gig, which will include a Sunday talk show. Some fear Kelly may not be worth the bucks since her Fox replacement Tucker Carlson nearly doubled her ratings on Fox News after her departure. We hear MSNBC anchor Joy Reid may also be on the chopping block. "They haven't renewed her contract. She's been working without a contract for at least a month," an insider told us. An MSNBC spokesperson, however, insisted that Reid "is working under contract. And the network wants her to stay." A rep for NBC said, "The only thing Andy Lack is interested in 'tilting toward' is even more good journalism." (PageSix)

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