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Gucci Mane Marries Keyshia Ka'oir in Lavish Wedding. Gucci Mane is now a married man! The rapper tied the knot with Keyshia Ka'oir on Oct. 17, 2017 in an extravagant ceremony attended by hip-hop royalty and broadcast on live television, People reports. The newly minted bride and groom shared their excitement for the big day on Twitter, writing, "#Happy1017 #1017 10•17•17 its 10:17AM from #TheWopsters." And like any social savvy couple, they had an official hashtag for their wedding: #TheManeEvent. Celebs including Big Sean, Jhene Aiko, 2 Chainz, Lily Yachty and more dressed to impress in all-white ensembles for the festivities. Other guests included Kim Zolciak-Biermann and her daughter Brielle, who shared their well wishes in a video posted to Instagram. "We're all in these white gowns," the Real Housewives star gushed before the wedding. "I can't imagine what you're wearing. We're so excited to be here and be a part of this beautiful connection that you two have." In signature Kim fashion she continued, "My best advice to have a long-lasting marriage, even though I feel like you two have already nailed it, is sex, sex and more sex!" It's no surprise that the "Make Love" singer and his leading lady had an extravagant wedding. The couple threw a lavish rehearsal dinner the night before and spared no expense. Ka'oir wore a red, long-sleeved gown with a tulle skirt to the dinner, and Mane coordinated with his bride-to-be by wearing a red suit with a black lapel. They also exchanged gifts at the rehearsal dinner. Ka'oir bought her future hubby matching Mr. Davis and Mrs. Davis necklaces, as well as a diamond bow tie, which he wore to the wedding. The "Met Gala" artist got his sweetheart a gift, too -- his and hers 2017 Rolls-Royce Wraiths. Wedding planning is rarely drama free, and fans can watch the couple plan their road to the altar in the BET 10-episode docuseries Gucci Mane and Keyisha Ka'oir: The Mane Event. BET aired the couple's nuptials Tuesday evening, which was hosted by Karrueche Tran and Kendall Kyndall. The rapper proposed to his girlfriend in November 2016 during a basketball game date night. Gucci and Keyshia were caught on the kiss-cam when he suddenly brought out a gigantic diamond dazzler and asked his sweetheart to marry him. Congratulations to the happy couple! We can't wait to see what extravagant future awaits you. (Eonline)

Sam Claflin and Laura Haddock Expecting Baby No. 2. Sam Claflin and Laura Haddock are expecting their second child. The Guardians of the Galaxy actress debuted her baby bump at the Birks Jewelry UK Launch Party at Canada House on Oct. 16 in London, England. She wore a gorgeous, long-sleeved pink dress by Emilia Wickstead. She also wore her hair up and donned pretty hoop earrings. Haddock revealed her first pregnancy on the red carpet, too. Although she and her Hunger Games hubby didn't formally announce they were pregnant, a growing baby bump could be spotted underneath her off-white jewel-adorned dress at the London premiere of Mockingjay -- Part 2. The Me Before You actor and his wife welcomed their first child back on Jan. 20, 2016 -- so the future siblings will be close in age! Both celebrities have had a successful acting career. In addition to appearing in the Guardians of the Galaxy movies, Haddock was in Transformers: The Last Knight. Claflin also played Finnick Odair in three Hunger Games films and starred in Snow White and the Huntsman and The Huntsman: Winter's War. He also appeared in Pirates of the Caribbean on Stranger Tides. But working in the entertainment industry isn't always as glamorous as it may seem. In a recent interview with The Sydney Morning Herald Claflin talked about some of insecurities he faced with his body throughout his career. "There's a filter on society that this is normal, but actually it's anything but normal," he said at one point, referencing how celebrities are expected to look in front of the camera. Congratulations to the growing family! (Eonline)

Meet Shailene Woodley's new boyfriend: everything you need to know. The actress seems to be smitten with a new mystery man... It looks like Shailene Woodley has got a new boyfriend and he is HOT. The Big Little Lies star is dating Fijian rugby star Ben Volavola and has been posting cute pictures of him on Instagram. Well, sort of - she hasn't actually shared a picture of his face or even tagged him yet but who cares about the minor details, right? The 25-year-old actress is said to have met the 26-year-old Australian-born sportsman in Fiji, where she is currently based while filming her new movie, Adrift. Last week, she was spotted at a game cheering on her man, who plays for North Harbour rugby team. Woodley, who is known for keeping her relationships on the low, was previously linked to American musician Nahko Bear, while Valovola was dating Fijian photographer Jacqueline Wieser according to old Instagram posts. Now however, the cute new couple seem smitten with one another and we couldn't be happier for them. Keep the Insta posts coming, guys! (British Glamour)

Anna Faris on Staying Friends With Chris Pratt Post-Split: "We'll Always Have Each Other." It's only been a few months since your favorite former couple Anna Faris and Chris Pratt announced they were "legally separating." In a new interview with People, the Mom actress opened up about her relationship with her ex post-split. "We'll always have each other and be incredible friends," the actress told the magazine. She went on to say that her former Guardians of the Galaxy love is still "so proud of me" and that they still crack each other up. Do you need the tissues yet? Pratt and Faris announced they were calling it quits in on social media back in August. Fans were devastated when they heard that the couple, and Faris seems to understand this reaction. "It's understandable that people seemed so invested in our happiness together," The Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs voiceover actress told People. "All I can say about that is, it's all true -- that we truly adore each other, and we love each other, I think it still comes through." Even though Faris wrote that she "never bought" the idea that her mate should be her best friend in an essay for Cosmopolitan, you can't deny that she and the Jurassic World actor were close. As E! News previously reported, Faris and Pratt met in 2007 on the set of Take Me Home Tonight. However, Faris was married to Ben Indra at the time. After they split, Faris and Pratt started dating. The couple then tied the knot on July 9, 2009 and welcomed son Jack in August 2012. Jack is now five years old. Faris is also gearing up for the release of her new book Unqualified, for which Pratt wrote the forward. Check out People's article to learn more about Faris' interview with the magazine. (Eonline)

Larry King's marriage to his seventh wife, Shawn King, is on the brink of collapse. We're told the legendary broadcaster's family is encouraging him to pull the plug on his "miserable" union with Shawn after 20 years. A source says the couple -- who we're told haven't been happy together for 10 years, in spite of their "fake" lovey-dovey public image -- have been close to splitting numerous times following her alleged affairs and mistreatment of King, who is 83. Now the insider says they are closer than they've ever been to breaking up. "Shawn went away to Utah two days after Larry had surgery [for lung cancer in July this year]," said the source, "While she was away, Larry was happier than he's been in years, and his family was really hopeful that he'd really do it [end their marriage] this time." The source added that there has been a "snowball effect" of circumstances that have led the Kings to the edge. Larry and Shawn's children, Chance, 18, and Cannon, 17, are old enough to take care of themselves, and King began to "reflect on his mortality" after his cancer scare and the death of his younger brother, Marty Ziegler, in August. "Larry is at a crossroads. He's getting older and thinking, 'Why do I have to put up with this?'?" a friend told us. "He's been miserable for a decade." We're told that Larry and Shawn, 58, have both talked to divorce lawyers. They previously filed for divorce in 2010, but reconciled. She is King's seventh wife, although he has been married eight times (twice to the same woman). Shawn has also had two alleged affairs during their marriage. In August 2016, Page Six reported that she had a yearlong affair with public-speaking guru Richard Greene. Larry and Shawn called the reports "malicious gossip and false tabloid innuendo." And in 2010, baseball coach Hector Penate told "Entertainment Tonight" that he had an affair with Shawn. She also denied that affair. Our source added that family members had told Larry that he "looks like a fool" for not divorcing Shawn after her reported infidelity. A rep for King didn't comment, and Shawn couldn't be reached. (Page Six)

Carrie Ann Inaba's chronic fatigue kills her sex life. Carrie Ann Inaba revealed that her struggle with chronic fatigue syndrome extends to the bedroom. Inaba, 49, confessed to her "dry spells" on "The Talk" while the panel discussed singer Pink's recent admission that she and husband Carey Hart have gone a year without sex. "I struggle with some health stuff. I have chronic fatigue [syndrome], and when it comes in, that's just the furthest thing [from what] you ever want," the "Dancing with the Stars" judge said. "Like, 'Leave me alone, let's talk, let's read a book together, let's talk about intimate things, let's find other ways to bond.'" She added, "I've been through periods where it's gone a little dry because it's my energy -- I just can't do it. I want to, but I can't." Chronic fatigue syndrome can cause more than just tiredness and a lack of libido. WebMD reports that symptoms may also include muscle aches, confusion, short-term memory problems, changes in appetite, sensitivity to light and sound, dizziness, and lack of concentration. Still, it's not all bad for Inaba, who recently split from fiance Robb Derringer. "I found it to be a blessing, because I found other ways to keep the relationship strong," she said. "There's other ways to bond. I think the beauty in that is if you're going through a little of a dry spell, you can at least find other ways to have that intimacy. There's cuddling." (PageSix)

Facts of Life's Mindy Cohn Opens Up About Her 5-Year Fight Against Breast Cancer. When most people think of Mindy Cohn, they think of her funny, bubbly character Natalie Green. But in a new interview with People, The Facts of Life actress took on a more serious tone and addressed her five-year fight against breast cancer. According to People, Cohn, 51, first discovered she had breast cancer in 2012 and proceeded to undergo a double mastectomy, chemotherapy and radiation. In the article, Cohn revealed how her battle with cancer affected her physically and emotionally. "I've always been an optimist," she told the magazine. "But the cancer metastasized. It kept spreading and coming back. I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop, and then it would. And then I'd wait for another shoe to drop, and it would. I was frustrated and enraged. I couldn't control any of this. I couldn't fix it." Cohn didn't fight this battle alone. The actress told People she leaned on her friends Josh Kilmer-Purcell and Dr. Brent Ridge from The Fabulous Beekman Boys and visited their peaceful farm near Sharon Springs, New York during her recovery. Thankfully, Cohn is now cancer free. She told People she is planning a trip to climb Machu Picchu and hopes to continue with her acting. After all, she already has quite a few credits. In addition to starring in The Facts of Life, Cohn played the voice of Velma in What's New, Scooby-Doo?, Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated and A Scooby-Doo! Christmas. She also made several TV appearances and was in the movie Sex and Death 101 with Simon Baker and Winona Ryder. "I'm feeling great," she told the magazine. "And I'm so ready to get back to working. I think I'm a good actress, and I have a lot to offer. I'm excited to see what I get to do next!" Unfortunately, Cohn wasn't the only Facts of Life star to receive a cancer diagnosis. In April, Charlotte Rae, who played Edna Garrett on the show, revealed to People that she was diagnosed with bone cancer at the age of 91. Check out People's article about Cohn to learn more about her journey. (Eonline)

Olympic Gymnast McKayla Maroney Says Team Doctor Molested Her as a Teen: "This Is Not Just Happening in Hollywood." As Hollywood stars flood the digital space with personal stories about the sexual misconduct they have suffered, Olympic gymnast McKayla Maroney wants everyone listening to know such abuse doesn't just happen in Hollywood. "Everyone's words over the past few days have been so inspiring to me. I know how hard it is to speak publicly about something so horrible, and so personal, because it's happened to me too," the 21-year-old gold medalist began in a letter shared on social media early Wednesday, inspired by the #MeToo viral Twitter movement. In her public statement, the former "Fierce Five" member accused Dr. Larry Nassar, who had served as the USA gymnastic team's doctor, of molesting her. "I had a dream to go to the Olympics, and the things that I had to endure to get there, were unnecessary, and disgusting," she wrote. "I was molested by Dr. Larry Nassar, the team doctor for the US Women's National Gymnastics Team, and Olympic Team. Dr. Nassar told me that I was receiving 'medically necessary treatment that he had been performing on patients for over 30 years.'" Nassar, who has been accused of sexual assault by reportedly more than 100 women, is set to stand trial in December on charges of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and pleaded guilty to federal child pornography charges. "It started when I was 13 years old, at one of my first National Team training camps, in Texas, and it didn't end until I left the sport. It seemed whenever and wherever this man could find the chance, I was 'treated,'" she wrote in her public letter. "It happened in London before my team and I won the gold medal, and It happened before I won my Silver. For me, the scariest night of my life happened when I was 15 years old. I had flown all day and night with the team to get to Tokyo. He'd given me a sleeping pill for the flight, and the next thing I know, I was all alone with him in his hotel room getting a 'treatment.' I thought I was going to die that night." In recalling the alleged experiences, she reflected on her early dreams of competing in the Olympics. "I remember watching the 2004 Olympics. I was 8 years old, and I told myself that one day I would wear that red, white, and blue leotard, and compete for my country. Sure, from the outside looking in, it's an amazing story. I did it. I got there, but not without a price," she said. As she concluded her message, Maroney advised others to speak out and bring awareness to any abuse, hold people in positions of power accountable for their inappropriate behavior and have zero tolerance for "abusers and those who protect them." "Is it possible to put an end to this type of abuse? Is it possible for survivors to speak out, without putting careers, and dreams in jeopardy? I hope so. Our silence has given the wrong people power for too long, and it's time to take our power back," she signed off. "And remember, it's never too late to speak up." Per NBC News, Nassar's attorneys could not be reached for immediate comment. (Eonline)

Laura Dern Just Realized She Was Sexually Assaulted as a Teen. Laura Dern was among the honorees at the ELLE Women in Hollywood event in Beverly Hills Monday night, where actresses including Jennifer Lawrence and Reese Witherspoon shared stories of sexual assault and harassment in Hollywood. Laura, the daughter of actors Bruce Dern and Diane Ladd, spoke about its lasting impact on The Ellen DeGeneres Show Wednesday. "It was an extraordinary experience, perhaps more than ever, to have this shared space and a tribe of women and artists talking about this industry, and ultimately therefore talking about sexual harassment in the workplace. And a very interesting thing happened this morning," Laura, 50, said. "I woke up and I realized that in that space I talked about how I was one of the lucky ones because I was raised by actors who told me their stories and told me what to look out for, and I realized that I was I still justifying behavior. And it was my mom who said, 'No, no, no, Laura -- that was sexual assault. That was harassment. That was assault. You were 14 then.'" Until Diane reminded her of the experience, Laura explained she hadn't classified it as sexual assault or harassment. "You realize how in our culture we have justified, and therefore even condoned behavior, as though it's the norm," she said. So, as Laura watched her peers come forward during the ELLE event, she said, "I felt very moved by people being honest and direct." Ellen DeGeneres commended the women who have shared their stories publicly, calling their actions "so important and necessary" and telling the actress, "More women need to speak up." "There was no one there who didn't say they'd had the experience," Laura said of the event, which also honored Jessica Chastain, Kathleen Kennedy, Riley Keough, Margot Robbie, Tessa Thompson and Cicely Tyson. But there is hope, the Star Wars actress added. "The most exciting part is in moving forward, we talked about the forming of a commission, which Kathy Kennedy presented," she said. They want to build an environment where women can feel safe, "even anonymously, to reach out and say, 'There is an abuse of power here and something is not OK.'" (Eonline)

Gabrielle Union Opens Up About Sharing Her Rape Story With the World: ''It Feels Terrifying.'' Like many men and women in her position, Gabrielle Union's recent show of bravery has not gone unnoticed. The Being Mary Jane star first labeled herself a rape survivor in 2014, revealing that she was sexually assaulted at gunpoint while working at a Payless ShoeSource as a teen. Also addressed in her new memoir We're Going to Need More Wine, Gabrielle's remarks (and the ongoing scandal involving Harvey Weinstein) have helped embolden others in Hollywood to share their own stories of survival. E! News spoke to Gabrielle at the Golden Heart Awards for God's Love We Deliver, where she touched upon the importance of using her platform to help others cope. "It's been almost 25 years since I became a rape survivor," she shared. "I'm not surprised. Rape is the most under-reported crime in the world." Union noted, "I have to keep talking out because people feel like they're the only ones. They feel like are on an island by themselves; they feel like they are screaming into a hurricane and nobody is listening and I am just trying to say, 'I'm listening. I hear you. I've been there, and there is light at the end of the tunnel.'" The celeb described first writing about her rape as "homework" from her therapist. She explained, "I didn't think anyone but my therapist was going to see it! It was therapeutic in writing it, but now that I am handing it over to the world it feels terrifying." But thanks to her candor, others have approached Union in solidarity. "Every time I talk about being raped," she told us, "someone will come up to me in a bathroom or an amusement park and say, 'Me too.' In that instant I am completely connected. I know everything and nothing all at once." Gabrielle continued, "What we are able to share is a sense of community of survivors and we are just doing our best, but that we put one foot in front of the other. There's light at the end of the tunnel and that's the importance of sharing the stories when you're ready." (Eonline)

Molly Ringwald has encountered 'plenty of Harveys of my own' in Hollywood. Molly Ringwald is "lucky" to have never been subjected to Harvey Weinstein's sleazy sexual advances-but said she's encountered "plenty of Harveys of my own" during her years as Hollywood's leading eighties icon. The "Sixteen Candles" star detailed a handful of times she was sexually harassed or demeaned by male colleagues in a personal essay published Tuesday by the New Yorker. "When I was thirteen, a fifty-year-old crew member told me that he would teach me to dance, and then proceeded to push against me with an erection," Ringwald wrote. "At fourteen, a married film director stuck his tongue in my mouth on set." She added, "At a time when I was trying to figure out what it meant to become a sexually viable young woman, at every turn some older guy tried to help speed up the process." The former "Brat Pack" member said her "very protective parents" tried their best to "shield" her. "I shudder to think of what would have happened had I not had them," Ringwald wrote. Ringwald also recalled a time in her twenties when she was "blindsided" during an audition when she was forced to wear a dog collar put on by a male co-star. "The actor was a friend of mine, and I looked in his eyes with panic. He looked back at me with an 'I'm really sorry' expression on his face as his hands reached out toward my neck," she said. "I don't even know if the collar ever made it on me, because that's the closest I've had to an out-of-body experience." After sobbing in the parking lot, Ringwald told her male agent what had happened-who laughed and replied, "Well, I guess that's one for the memoirs." She said she fired him. Some years later, Ringwald said she was horrified when a quote about her by "someone who claims himself to be horrified by the Harvey allegations" wound up in a 1995 article. "I wouldn't know [Molly Ringwald] if she sat on my face," former Walt Disney Studios chairman Jeffrey Katzenberg told the magazine "Movieline." "I was twenty-four at the time," Ringwald wrote in the New Yorker piece. "Maybe he was misquoted. If he ever sent a note of apology, it must have gotten lost in the mail." Ringwald, now 49, said she's purposely never spoken before about her experiences of sexual harassment in the industry. "I never talked about these things publicly because, as a woman, it has always felt like I may as well have been talking about the weather," she explained. "Stories like these have never been taken seriously. Women are shamed, told they are uptight, nasty, bitter, can't take a joke, are too sensitive. And the men? Well, if they're lucky, they might get elected President." Ringwald starred in one of Weinstein's first productions, 1990's "Strike It Rich"-but never worked with him again after suing him in a pay dispute. (PageSix)

Scream's Skeet Ulrich Comments on the Harvey Weinstein Sexual Assault Allegations. Riverdale star Skeet Ulrich rose to fame with his role in 1996's horror mystery flick, Scream -- a film that Harvey Weinstein helped make possible. As you likely know, over the last several weeks more and more women have come forward with allegations of sexual harassment against the massive Hollywood producer and even four of those women claimed he raped them. In fact, Ulrich's Scream co-star Rose McGowan was one of the first women to make claims against Weinstein, opening up in the New York Times article that surfaced the allegations earlier this month. She later took to Twitter with claims that she was one of the women he allegedly raped, though Weinstein released a statement and denied any type of non-consensual sex. In an interview with Cosmopolitan, Ulrich addressed the allegations, admitting he knew about the rumors of Weinstein's alleged sexual misconduct since the '90s. "I knew," Ulrich admitted. "Most people knew. I had dinner with someone who is one of the most famous women on the planet -- I won't say who it is -- who has not come out, who told me similar things." When asked why he didn't speak out about the allegations sooner, the actor responded the same way most of Weinstein's alleged victims did: He was scared for his career. "There is nothing you can do," he said. "I mean, what am I gonna do? I can't step up, certainly then, on allegations. Honestly, and I think it's what most people faced: How do you cut your livelihood from a very powerful corporation on something that you don't know what the facts are?" He continued, "Now that it's starting to come out, and people are finally stepping up and saying stuff, I'm glad. That's what it takes. Because one person stepping up and making allegations is gonna hurt that one person and not help anyone, especially [against] someone with that power." Ulrich also raised questions around the many other industries facing similar situations. "What industry is safe?" he asked. "Where is a beautiful woman, or any woman, free to walk down the street and not be a feast to some asshole's eyes? I see how men can be. And then you give a man power? It's scary." As for McGowan, Ulrich said he had no idea about what occurred between her and Weinstein. "I saw her about a year ago and that was the only time I'd seen her since like '99 or something," he explained. "None of this [news] was out at that time, so it certainly wasn't anything I was going to bring up with her. It wasn't even in my thought process." As we stated before, Weinstein's rep, Sallie Hofmeister, issued the following statement in response to the allegations that came out last week: "Any allegations of non-consensual sex are unequivocally denied by Mr. Weinstein. Mr. Weinstein has further confirmed that there were never any acts of retaliation against any women for refusing his advances. Mr. Weinstein obviously can't speak to anonymous allegations, but with respect to any women who have made allegations on the record, Mr. Weinstein believes that all of these relationships were consensual." The statement continued, "Mr. Weinstein has begun counseling, has listened to the community and is pursuing a better path. Mr. Weinstein is hoping that, if he makes enough progress, he will be given a second chance." For more from Ulrich, read his full interview with Cosmo here. (Eonline)

Johnny Depp claims the law firm that represented him for years betrayed him by conspiring with his financial manager who Depp claims fleeced him out of $40 million. Depp is suing the highly respected entertainment law firm, Bloom Hergott Diemer Rosenthal LaViolette Feldman Schenkman & Goodman, LLP ... claiming the lawyers allowed TMG -- Depp's financial managers -- to essentially rob him blind. Depp has TMG, but now he says his law firm were in cahoots with TMG, which took out enormous loans unbeknownst to debt and secured by the actor's movie residuals. When the residual payment were made to Depp, they were diverted to repay the loans. The suit claims the law firm built in its fee in the loans and skimmed the money off before Depp was entitled to his money. And the suit claims the law firm knew fully well what TMG was doing but never alerted Depp. And get this ... Depp claims during his long relationship with the firm he's paid them tens of millions of dollars in attorney's fee yet the firm never had him sign a retainer agreement. We reached out to Bloom, Hergott ... so far no word back. (TMZ)

Blac Chyna didn't get beaten up by Rob Kardashian as she claims ... SHE was the aggressor in a cocaine-fueled rage ... so say sources connected to the Kardashians. TMZ broke the story ... Chyna is suing Rob, Kris, Khloe, Kourtney, Kim, Kylie and Kendall, claiming they conspired to torpedo her reality show and also caused her great pain over an alleged domestic violence incident in April. She says Rob knocked her to the ground and hit her in a rage. Our Kardashian sources say the real story is this ... they claim the day before the incident, Chyna was using coke and drinking alcohol from morning till night. They say later that night Chyna and Rob went to a strip club and Chyna got a stripper to come home with them. We're told Chyna partied with the stripper all night long, doing more coke and continuing her drinking binge while Rob watched Dream and King Cairo. Our sources say Rob confronted Chyna the next morning, kicking the stripper out, calling Chyna irresponsible. He claims she went ballistic, hitting him, throwing things at him and berating him. Rob insists he only defended himself and never struck her. The sources say Rob actually had an appointment that day with the L.A. County Dept. of Children and Family Services, which had an open case against Chyna. He says he protected her by not mentioning the incident. Shawn Holley, the Kardashian lawyer, tells TMZ, "We have witness statements and other evidence which will demonstrate conclusively that it is Chyna -- not Rob -- who is the violent and aggressive abuser." Our Kardashian source claims Chyna tried shaking the family down for millions before filing suit. We reached out to Chyna's lawyer, Lisa Bloom, who said, "There's no excuse for domestic violence." She did not comment on the allegations against her client. (TMZ)

The Tragically Hip's frontman Gord Downie lost his battle with brain cancer Tuesday night. Gord was diagnosed with incurable glioblastoma after suffering a seizure in December of 2015. Instead of calling it quits, Gord and the rest of The Tragically Hip announced they'd be doing a final 15-date tour the following summer and played their final gig in Kingston, Ontario on Aug. 20, 2016. The band produced 14 albums, more than half of which went to #1. He continued to release solo albums until his death. His last album, the 23-song double album, "Introduce Yerself," will be released later this month. The Band said this ... "Gord knew this day was coming-his response was to spend this precious time as he always had-making music, making memories and expressing deep gratitude to his family and friends for a life well lived, often sealing it with a kiss... on the lips." Gord was 53. (TMZ)

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Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez Personally Raised $26 Million for Puerto Rico and Disaster Relief Before Telethon Event. Now, this is a power couple! Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez raised over $26 million before the October 14 special benefit concert telecast One Voice: Somos Live! A Concert for Disaster Relief, through corporate donations from the business, sports and entertainment world. The concert and telethon, which Lopez hosted with Marc Anthony, brought in over $9 million, which brings the total amount raised to over $35 million by the end of the evening. Contributing to that total amount were two $2 million donations achieved through Bethenny Frankel via a live FaceTime call on air with Ellen DeGeneres and Gina Rodriguez, respectively. Lopez, who was appointed a co-chair of the Empire State Relief and Recovery Effort for Puerto Rico launched by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, and Rodriguez personally contributed $1.5 million last month and are continuing to raise donations through their business, sports, and entertainment relationships to help those in need because of recent natural disaster throughout the southern United States, Mexico, Puerto Rico and other affected areas in the Caribbean. "With the disasters and tragedies befalling us almost weekly, and the swirling negativity dividing our country, it was gratifying to see people of all ages, races, and background come together to support and help those in need. Alex and I were amazed by the amount of love, unity, and donations that were received," Lopez said. "And I am personally overcome with gratitude for all the incredible artists and talent who showed up in both Los Angeles and Miami to perform, answer phones or lend their services. While there is still much to do, we are deeply grateful for all that's been done. We are, and will continue to be, one voice." "ONE VOICE: SOMOS LIVE!" aired in Spanish on Telemundo and Univision, the first time in history that the two leading Spanish language networks have come together to simulcast programming. America TV, Azteca America Network, Bloomberg Television, Canal 1, 940 WINZ, Centroamerica TV, Cine Latino, Hero Broadcasting, Mega TV, Meruelo Media, NBC Pasiones, Prime Time Partners, Television Dominicana, Univision Radio and MTV Latin America, VH1 Mexico, VH1 Argentina and TR3S also aired the first two hours of the telecast, from 8 pm-10 pm ET/PT. NBC along with MTV, MTV2, MTVU, MTV CLASSIC, MTV LIVE, LOGO, VH1, VH1 Caribbean, BET, BET CANADA, BET CARIBBEAN and NICK at NITE joined in the third hour to broadcast in English at 10 pm ET/PT. Marc and other stars such as Daddy Yankee, Nicky Jam and DJ Khaled performed at Miami's Marlins Park stadium, while J.Lo, as well as performers such as Maroon 5, Martin, Gwen, Stevie Wonder, Chris Martin, Jamie Foxx, Mary J. Blige and Demi Lovato performed on a soundstage at the Universal Studios Lot near Hollywood. Demi performed the late Leonard Cohen's haunting hit ballad, "Hallelujah." Kim Kardashian, Selena Gomez and other stars were on hand to take calls at the One Voice: Somos Live! A Concert for Disaster Relief telethon. Somos Una Voz is still gratefully accepting donations that can be made online at somosonevoice.com (English) or somosunavoz.com (Spanish) or by texting SOMOS to 50555. (Eonline)

Pregnant Khloe Kardashian cheered on boyfriend Tristan Thompson at the Cleveland Cavaliers' season opener on Tuesday, October 17. The mom-to-be, 33, was spotted in the stands at the game against the Boston Celtics at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. She wore a black outfit accessorized with large gold hoop earrings, and Snapchatted a pic of her fringed black Fendi bag as she sat courtside on Tuesday. A fan posted a photo from the game on Instagram with the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star as several Cavs supporters tweeted about seeing the reality star in attendance. "I'm trying to yell louder than @khloekardashian every time @RealTristan13 gets on the court #MightBeImpossible #TrueLove #ForgetTheCurse #CavsOpener," one tweeted. Us Weekly broke the news at the end of September that the Good American designer is expecting her first child with her NBA player boyfriend. She's due at the beginning of 2018 -- around the same time that sister Kim is expecting her third child with husband Kanye West via surrogate, and half-sister Kylie Jenner, 20, is set to give birth to her first child, a girl, with rapper boyfriend Travis Scott. Khloe has been keeping her pregnancy curves under wraps, hiding them under a jacket at a promotional appearance for her Good American clothing line earlier this month and covering her midriff with a purse, but she revealed her tiny bump during a visit to San Francisco with sisters Kim and Kourtney over the weekend. She's "incredibly excited" about her pregnancy, a source told Us earlier this month. (US Weekly)

Katy Perry opened the financial floodgates for an aspiring designer who wore one of her own outfits to Katy's concert that caught Katy's eye. Samantha Bolton met Katy at a meet-and-greet before Monday night's "Witness: The Tour" concert at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky. It was supposed to be the standard pose-for-pics-share-some-hugs session, but it turned into so much more. The 26-year-old out of Raleigh, NC tells us Katy went gaga over the outfit -- dress and shoes worth about $300 and made from over 3,000 rhinestones with Katy's tour logo front and center. Katy liked it so much she asked Samantha to design one for her AND her dog. Katy posted a video with Samantha and the dress on her Snapchat and now Samantha's being flooded with tons of requests for the dress. Samantha's got a 9-to-5 job but hopes this will be her called card so she can become a full-blown designer. And by the grace of God ... Samantha will. (TMZ)

Kevin Smith Set to Donate Future Harvey Weinstein Residuals to Women in Film. Kevin Smith is hoping to make a difference for female actresses in the wake of the Harvey Weinstein scandal. In the latest episode of his podcast titled Hollywood Babble-On, the actor promised to give any future residual income earned from his Weinstein-made projects to Women in Film. He also expressed his disappointment towards the Hollywood producer who continues to face allegations of sexual harassment. "My entire career is tied up with the man. It's been a weird f--king week. I just wanted to make some f--king movies, that's it," Kevin explained in the episode. "That's why I came, that's why I made Clerks. And no f--king movie is worth all this. Like, my entire career, f--k it, take it. It's wrapped up in something really f--king horrible." He continued, "I'm not looking for sympathy. I know it's not my fault, but I didn't f--king help. Because I sat out there talking about this man like he was a hero, like he was my friend, like he was my father and s--t like that, and he changed my f--king life. And I showed other people, like, 'You can dream, and you can make stuff, and this man will put it out.' I was singing praises of somebody that I didn't f--king know." While Kevin explained that nothing inappropriate happened between him and Harvey, the actor added that "I didn't know the man that they keep talking about in the press. Clearly he exists, but that man never showed himself to me." Back on October 5, the New York Times first went public with their investigation where several women came forward and claimed sexual misconduct allegations against Harvey. In addition to his lawyer calling the publication's accusations "false and defamatory," Harvey also released a statement. "I came of age in the 60's and 70's, when all the rules about behavior and workplaces were different. That was the culture then," he explained. "I have since learned it's not an excuse, in the office -- or out of it. To anyone. I realized some time ago that I needed to be a better person and my interactions with the people I work with have changed." Harvey continued, "I appreciate the way I've behaved with colleagues in the past has caused a lot of pain, and I sincerely apologize for it. Though I'm trying to do better, I know I have a long way to go. That is my commitment." In the event The Weinstein Co. falls apart, Kevin said he will donate $2,000 per month to the Women in Film organization for the rest of his life. "That feels like a start," he explained. "Hopefully that goes to people that get to make s-–t without having to deal with some f--king animal saying, 'Here's the price.'" (Eonline)

Game of Thrones actress weighs in on the Harvey Weinstein scandal. "I got into my car and cried" The allegations of sexual harassment and assault against Harvey Weinstein seem never ending as brave actors are finally holding the producer to account. The latest to weigh in on the scandal is Game of Thrones star Lena Headey, who tells a harrowing account of her interaction with Weinstein. The actress, who plays Cersei Lannister in the HBO series recounted her experience with the disgraced Hollywood producer over a series of Twitter posts. She explains that they first met at The Venice Film Festival where he "made a suggestive comment, a gesture," which Lena said she "laughed it off." Thinking she had set boundaries with the now disgraced producer, she goes on to describe their second encounter in which Weinstein invited her upstairs to a hotel room so that he could "give [her] a script." The next part of her recollection can only be described as a horror story... Lena Headey is only one in a long list of actors that have spoken out against Weinstein, from Meryl Streep and Gwyneth Paltrow, to Angelina Jolie, Lea Seydoux and Cara Delevingne. The allegations have also inspired a whole host of people to share their own personal experiences with sexual assault with the #MeToo campaign that highlights the sheer magnitude of the issue. (British Glamour)

Meghan King Edmonds Says Her Stepdaughter Is Suffering from PTSD After Surviving Las Vegas Mass Shooting. Meghan King Edmonds says her stepdaughter is suffering from PTSD after surviving the Las Vegas mass shooting. "She's not good, as you can imagine," Meghan, 33, told Entertainment Tonight of her stepdaughter, Hayley Edmonds, who attended the Route 91 Harvest Festival on Oct. 1 when gunman Stephen Paddock opened fire and killed 58 attendees. "She has some PTSD and I think probably everybody [who was] there does. It's the deadliest mass shooting in American history. It's horrible," Meghan added. "She was so lucky to come out totally unscathed, physically, but the emotional and mental healing process will go on for years and years," the Real Housewives of Orange County star shared. "We're just so thankful that she just ran. She just ran and ran and ran and didn't stop running. Her roommate actually grabbed her, and was like, 'No, let's go,' 'cause Hayley wanted to lay down, but her roommate was like, 'No, we've got to keep going.'" According to Meghan, Hayley "sought out group therapy" following the massacre, which is the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. "She said it went really well and she's trucking ahead in life and moving on. I'm really proud of her. She's growing up." A day after the terrifying attack, Hayley, whose father Jim Edmonds is married to Meghan, took to Instagram to reflect on the moment she escaped the shooting. "These pictures were taken 6 minutes before the shooting started. I am so unbelievably saddened by this event. You truly never understand until it happens to you and the people you love. I have no words for how traumatizing this experience was for me, my friends and my family. I'll never forget this night unfortunately, but I am so thankful how lucky and fortunate we were to have made it out of there. I've never felt such a feeling as I did knowing I had to run to save my own life. My best friend and I ran while everyone else ducked for cover and we didn't look back. I think that's why we are here right now, alive," Hayley wrote on Instagram Oct. 2. "We didn't think we just ran and stayed together. I hope I never have to experience such a traumatic moment ever again. The world is a cruel place and I don't even know how to comment on such an unbelievable tragedy. I am so thankful that every single person I knew is home safe and sound now and feel such guilt and sadness for the people who are suffering," she continued. "I can't help but think my mom was watching over us last night. I have no other explanation for all of us making it out of there alive. I love you all and I am safe and sound with my sister and brother and law tonight who are keeping me company. Wishing nothing but good thoughts for the people who were affected #prayforvegas #route91harvest." The shooting occurred on the final day of the three-day music festival as singer Jason Aldean was performing. Aldean was able to make it off the stage uninjured, but 58 attendees were killed as a result of Paddock firing down from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Casino and Resort. Paddock later took his own life. Exactly one week after he performed at the Vegas festival, Aldean returned to Las Vegas with his pregnant wife Brittany Kerr Aldean and the couple visited with hospitalized survivors of the shooting. The day before the Aldeans returned to Vegas, the country singer opened the Gal Gadot-hosted episode of Saturday Night Live by paying tribute to the victims of the mass shooting, as well as the late music legend Tom Petty. "Like everyone, I'm struggling to understand what happened that night, and how to pick up the pieces and start to heal," Aldean said before performing Petty's 1989 hit "I Won't Back Down." "So many people are hurting. There are children, parents, brothers, sisters, friends -- they're all part of our family. So I want to say to them: We hurt for you, and we hurt with you," he continued. "When America is at its best, our bond and our spirit, it's unbreakable." (People)

Security Guard Who Was Shot in Las Vegas Shooting Reappears on Ellen After Reports He Had Vanished Jesus has been found. The Las Vegas security guard who was wounded while trying to stop shooter Stephen Paddock at the Mandalay Bay Hotel has broken his silence on The Ellen DeGeneres Show -- after many had expressed concern over his whereabouts. Ellen DeGeneres tweeted Tuesday a photo of Jesus Campos saying he had sat down with her for a pre-taped episode that will air Wednesday. "Tomorrow, the first people to encounter the Las Vegas shooter are here -- security guard Jesus Campos and building engineer Stephen Schuck," her tweet read. In the photo, Campos holds a cane while sitting next to Schuck. According to the Los Angeles Times, Campos vanished from the public eye on Friday after cancelling a series of interviews with major networks, such as Fox News, CNN, ABC, CBS, and NBC. David Hickey, the president of the Security, Police and Fire Professionals of America union, told the Times he hadn't seen or heard from Campos in four days. "We have had no contact with him... Clearly, somebody knows where he is," Hickey said, adding that Campos was meant to attend a meeting with MGM representatives -- a meeting he never attended as he disappeared from the waiting room shortly before Hickey walked out to get him. "When I got in touch with the other union member, I was told Campos was taken to [health clinic] Quick Care," Hickey said. He explained he hadn't heard from Campos afterward and told reporters that interviews with the security guard were cancelled. The company that owns the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino told the Times in a statement Tuesday that Campos "wants to tell his story at a time and place of his choosing." "He's asked that everyone respect his request for privacy," the statement read. "We could not be more proud of Jesus." Campos was hailed a hero after he reportedly sprang to action the night of the Las Vegas shooting, approaching the hotel room unarmed in which Paddock used to maim and kill people. Paddock saw Campos coming through the cameras he had rigged in the hallway. When Campos got to the room, Paddock fired through the door, hitting him in the leg. Campos then used his radio to raise the alarm. Las Vegas Police later claimed that the guard was shot six minutes before the shooting. Authorities have since changed the timeline again, saying Campos was not shot beforehand but was shot around the time Paddock opened fire on festival goers. Schuck was checking the hotel doors when he also came under fire but was able to dive out of the way thanks to, he says, Campos yelling at him to take cover. (People)

Sexual harassment is NEVER in season... Amid Harvey Weinstein's scandal, estranged wife Georgina Chapman's Marchesa label with partner Keren Craig is feeling the heat. Last Wednesday, Helzberg Diamonds canceled a collaboration with the high-end brand, and according to a fashion executive, A-list "actresses won't touch it now." To add insult to injury, Chapman and Craig scrapped their summer 2018 preview. According to a recent report from Page Six, retailers and customers alike are giving Marchesa the cold shoulder! Wedding stylist Diane Lloyd Roth said: "I tell my brides to bring [pages] from magazines, and [Marchesa is] always included. [Some clients] were going to go look at Marchesa... and now they're getting cold feet... They don't want the association. The first question when someone's getting married is, 'Who are you wearing?'" This isn't the first time Weinstein has wreaked havoc on Chapman's business. Apparently, the film producer used to "scare the shit out of" employees, and he even drove a wedge between Georgina and Keren. "They almost split up due to Harvey -- the way he promoted only Georgina to the press and put her on Project Runway [which he executive produced]." Reportedly, Marchesa employees are "trying to leave", and are furiously sending out resumes. However, the brand isn't dead yet. According to a top fashion publicist: "I do think some stores will drop them... In fashion, editors and buyers only go with what's 'cool.' But they won't suffer overseas. I think they can weather the storm... Look, Georgina's a survivor... If she can survive Harvey, she can survive anything."' (Perez Hilton)

Amazon exec resigns amid sexual harassment scandal. And another one bites the dust. Amazon Studios head Roy Price resigned from the company Tuesday, following claims he sexually harassed a female producer, Deadline reports. The company had already suspended him last week after Isa Hackett, a producer on "The Man in the High Castle," went public with allegations that he hit on her and said, "You'll love my d–k" during San Diego Comic Con in 2015. Hackett says she immediately reported the incident to Amazon at the time. Price's fiancee called off the wedding after Hackett told her story to the press last week. (TMZ)

The officers who violently dragged a passenger off a United Airlines flight have been canned and a third has resigned ... 6 months after the violent incident was caught on video. The Chicago Dept. of Aviation on Tuesday released a report outlining why it fired an officer, sergeant and suspended 2 others for their role in savagely dragging Dr. David Dao off Flight 3411 at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport back in April. The incident threw United into a massive PR crisis that was compounded after CEO Oscar Munoz said he fully stood behind the crew's actions. Munoz subsequently apologized. In the Inspector General's report, the IG said one officer was fired for improperly escalating the incident while a sergeant was 86'd after removing facts from an employee report. Dao -- who later settled with United for an undisclosed amount -- suffered a concussion, broken nose and lost 2 teeth. Following the news, Dao's attorney, Thomas Demetrio, said "This is not a day of celebration for Dr. Dao, who is neither vindictive nor happy about Mr. Ferguson's findings. There is a lesson to be learned here for police officers at all levels." (TMZ)

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Alicia Keys Is Returning to The Voice for Season 14. The reigning champ of The Voice is making her triumphant return to the iconic red chairs! NBC has announced that Alicia Keys, who coached Chris Blue to victory in season 12 of the reality TV juggernaut, will be returning to the series for the upcoming 14th season. This will mark the 15-time Grammy Award winner's third time as coach, rejoining mainstays Adam Levine and Blake Shelton. They'll be joined by newcomer Kelly Clarkson. In fact, it was Clarkson who helped make the announcement, courtesy of a special video NBC released. "I'm so excited because I get to announce who the final, fourth coach is on season 14," Clarkson said. "I'm the new one, but this the fourth one that we haven't mentioned yet." After opening the door for the big reveal and getting pranksters Shelton and Levine, finally Keys arrived on the scene. "Defending my crown," she asserted. "Let's get rid of the toddlers and it's going to just be me and Alicia this season," Clarkson joked. "We are thrilled to welcome back Alicia's positive energy, competitive spirit and sheer talent. She brings unparalleled expertise and has proven she knows how to help artists win," said Paul Telegdy, president of NBC Entertainment's Alternative and Reality Group. "The chemistry between Alicia, Kelly, Adam and Blake will make for a wildly unpredictable and compelling season 14!" After winning season 12, Keys, along with Gwen Stefani, chose to the current season out, allowing for Miley Cyrus to return alongside U.S. newbie (but U.K. champ) Jennifer Hudson. Are you excited Keys will be back for season 14? Think she has what it takes to win again? The Voice airs Mondays and Tuesdays at 8 p.m. on NBC. (Eonline)

Diana Ross to Receive Lifetime Achievement Honor at the 2017 American Music Awards. Motown queen Diana Ross will receive the American Music Award for Lifetime Achievement at this year's award show for her incredible career. "I have endless memories of all the years that I have appeared on the American Music Awards," Ross stated in a press release. "It started with Dick Clark and The Caravan of Stars and American Bandstand. It was Dick Clark who said 'Music is the soundtrack of our lives.' So true. I am so excited to be receiving this honorable award." According to the press release, the prestigious award is "only given to artists who have made truly exceptional contributions to the music industry." Previous recipients of the award, formerly known as the Merit Award, include Whitney Houston, Sting, Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney. Ross is indeed a music legend. She was the lead singer in the female Motown group The Supremes and recorded several hits, including "You Can't Hurry Love," "Stop in the Name of Love" and "Where Did Our Love Go." She later ventured off as a solo artist and performed popular songs like "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" and "I'm Coming Out." She has received numerous awards throughout her career, including the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame along with her fellow Supremes Florence Ballard and Mary Wilson. She also won a Golden Globe for New Star of the Year in 1973 for her acting performance in Lady Sings the Blues. Talent clearly runs in the family, too. Ross' daughter Tracee Ellis Ross won a Golden Globe this year for her role in Black-ish. This also isn't Ross' first trip to the AMAs. According to the press release, the seven-time AMA winner first attended the event in 1974 and has performed at the award show several times throughout the years. She even presented the first Dick Clark Award for Excellence to Taylor Swift in 2014. "I am so blown away to have just received an award from Diana Ross who, just over the course of her career, stood up for herself so many times in a time when it was not popular for a woman to stand up for herself," the 1989 singer said at the time upon receiving the award. "I am so honored. Thank you for coming. You're beautiful." The American Music Awards will be broadcasted live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday Nov. 19 and will air at 8:00 p.m. EST on ABC. (Eonline)

Ed Sheeran Injures Arm in Bike Accident and Keeps Us All in Suspense About Upcoming Tour Shows. Ouch! That must have hurt. Ed Sheeran shared a picture of his arm wrapped in a cast on Monday and explained to his fans that he was involved in a bicycle accident. "I've had a bit of a bicycle accident and I'm currently waiting on some medical advice, which may affect some of my upcoming shows," the 26-year-old singer captioned the Instagram photo. "Please stay tuned for further news. Ed x" The "Shape of You" singer is currently on a global tour and is releasing 2018 dates for an extended leg. It's currently unclear which (if any) tour dates will be affected due to his injury -- although, it would certainly be difficult to play an instrument with a broken arm. Sheeran is also scheduled to perform at the Jingle Ball concerts along with Taylor Swift , The Chainsmokers, Sam Smith, Demi Lovato, Logic, Niall Horan, Charlie Puth and Liam Payne. The concert series kicks off Nov. 28 and runs until Dec. 17; although, Sheeran is scheduled to perform only at the Dec. 1 and Dec. 8 shows. Hopefully, Sheeran will be returning to the stage soon. He's already had several memorable performances throughout his tour, including one particularly sweet song dedication to a baby at one of his Miami shows. Still, the "Castle on the Hill" singer could probably use a little rest given his busy year. In addition to going on tour, the Grammy winner made a special appearance on Game of Thrones and on Carpool Karaoke. We wish the "Photograph" singer a speedy recovery. UPDATE: Ed Sheeran is updating fans on his injuries. As it turns out, doctors have recommended the Grammy winner refrain from performing a few upcoming shows. "A visit to my doctors confirmed fractures in my right wrist and left elbow that will leave me unable to perform live concerts for the immediate future. Sadly, this means that the following shows will not be able to go ahead as planned: Taipei, Osaka, Seoul, Tokyo and Hong Kong," the "Perfect" singer wrote in a new Instagram post. "I'm waiting to see how the healing progresses before we have to decide on shows beyond that. Please stay tuned for more details. PS - Ed isn't typing this as he has both arms casted/bandaged." (Eonline)

Lana Del Rey's 2012 track "Cola" about older men is about Harvey Weinstein, sources tell us. "Cola" features the lyrics: "I got a taste for men who are older. It's always been, so it's no surprise," and was originally followed by the line, "Harvey's in the sky with diamonds and he's making me crazy. All he wants to do is party with his pretty baby." Plus, "I know your wife, and she wouldn't mind." We're told the song is ironic. (She wasn't into Weinstein at all.) An entertainment-industry source tells Page Six that Del Rey wrote the track after Weinstein pursued her -- but "she rebuffed him, she had a boyfriend." But when Weinstein heard about the lyrics to the song, and his first name was included, one source said, "Harvey went bananas and insisted Del Rey change the lyrics, which she did, removing Harvey's name, so the line now goes, "Ah he's in the sky with diamonds and he's making me crazy." Weinstein later got Del Rey to do a song for his 2014 movie "Big Eyes." Reps for Del Rey didn't respond to numerous requests for comment and Weinstein's spokesperson didn't get back to us. (Page Six)

Norwegian Pop Songstress Dagny Talks Love, Touring With LANY, and Being Called 'Mom' By Fans. "I'm genuinely just quite excited these days." Twenty-seven-year-old Norwegian pop singer Dagny has a lot to be excited about. She's currently touring the U.S. for the first time as support for LANY, just released her "first proper love song" (something she believes is "a little overdue"), and has lots of new music she's ready to share with the world. Sporting what she calls her "best Kate Moss look," Dagny stopped by Billboard's New York office the afternoon before the first of three sold-out shows with LANY at Irving Plaza to talk about everything from her music to the weirdest things fans have told her. Dagny (full name Dagny Norvoll Sandvik) was born to Norwegian jazz musicians Marit Sandvik and Øystein Norvoll, and grew up in a home filled with the music that characterized the careers of her parents before her. "I grew up not listening to any of the pop and rock that everyone else grew up with," she remembers; her parents instead opted for bossa nova and jazz. She enjoyed the music she was surrounded by, but never had any plans to be a musician herself. She briefly toyed with the idea of being a drummer before finding release in songwriting at the age of 16 ("I think I must've had a bad relationship or something; I just had to get it out!"). She eventually found herself playing local shows, and before she knew it, she was hooked. She moved from her hometown of Tromsø in northern Norway to London in 2012, and hasn't looked back since. The city, she says, stimulates her creativity constantly and pushes her to always do more than what she expects of herself: "You see how many people are out there and how many people are working and playing and doing so much. It was a different mentality, moving to London, which I think was good for me." She released her debut EP Ultraviolet last September, which was written and recorded entirely during a 5-week stay in Los Angeles. The EP, she says, is a snapshot of what she was thinking and experiencing in those weeks, each song a different moment or mood. "The whole time I was feeling so high on life. We were in sessions every day and we would go out every night and sleep for two hours and fucking go to the next session and just really live life to the fullest. And I was so excited about everything," she reminisces. "So this EP for me really represents those five weeks. Songs like 'Fight Sleep' and 'Too Young' and all these songs really captured the thoughts I had at that time, and what we were doing. We really wanted to not go to sleep; we wanted to just live and not miss out on a moment. 'Too Young' was about looking back at the way that I'd lived my life back home in London, and that maybe I got a little bit too comfortable. All of these were reflections that I had." Her newest single "Love You Like That" was released last Friday, the same day as the first of three sold-out shows with LANY at New York's Irving Plaza. She deems the song her "first proper love song," and blames her Norwegian personality for the delay in writing it. "I'm not particularly good at telling people how I feel about them -- I'm from northern Norway! We're Vikings up there! -- so we're not all about talking about our emotions and stuff like that. So I think that this song was a little overdue. But it felt good to write it," she says. "I've always been really wary about using the phrase 'I love you' in a song, because it feels kind of corny and a little bit cliche. And then I fucking just went and put 'I love you' like 50 times in the song! So I think I had a lot more butterflies for this release than I've had in a while, because it really feels like you're putting yourself out there in a way." On the songwriting process, Dagny believes that the most productive writing and studio sessions and the most meaningful songs come to her in the most organic ways. "I believe that songwriting is like chemistry between people," she says. "I like to get a sense of the person that I'm writing with, and get a feeling for the chemistry between us." If she isn't brainstorming with songwriters, she's jotting down ideas and lyrics in her notebook she keeps in her bag. "Often I come into a session and either something happened to me maybe, or maybe we have a conversation about something that sparks the kind of idea for the song. So it depends." And as with anything else, honesty is always the best policy for Dagny. "I think that the most important thing that I've learned from writing the way that I write now -- going from sitting in my own bedroom until now, writing with people -- is that you have to be honest in the music," she admits. "First of all, if you don't believe it, then nobody else is going to believe it. And second of all, if the music that I connect with is music that talks about real things and not necessarily something that I experienced, if I believe what the writer is singing, then that connects with me. And I want to make music that connects with people." "Love You Like That" was a moment of that honesty. "I really hope that I get to do an album that can show different kinds of emotions like that. That's the beauty of an album. And that's what I wanna do. And then I fucking wanna go on tour! For a whole year!" For Dagny, seeing an audience show love for her music gives her a rush unlike any other that makes her love it more and more with each performance. Unlike talking with collaborators in an enclosed room about her music, she loves performing because "you can tell what people think. Seeing that reaction from the audience is great," she says, smiling. "I just love going up on stage, because there's nothing really that gives me that kick... It's just full release." And LANY fans seem to love her as much as she loves them. "LANY's crowd is wild. They scream louder than anyone I've ever heard. They're so over the moon being at a show, and they come and sit in the queue there at 6 o'clock in the morning... It's crazy." Being a supporting act also hasn't bothered her one bit. "Everyone's always told me that being a support is hard because it's not your crowd, and that most of the time people don't care for it. That's not right. They've given us such a good response." Crowds especially love her song "Bullet," which she performs at every show but has yet to release. "It's one of my favorites. Playing it live is so much fun because it's got so much attitude." They love her so much, in fact, that some fans have asked her to adopt them. "I wonder if this is a thing but some of them call me 'mommy' and 'mom'... I think it's kind of cute!" she remarks. "One was even like, 'Tell me how I can be your daughter,' and I'm like 'Dude, I'm not that old, okay?'" After wrapping up her support with LANY in Calgary on Nov. 12, Dagny will embark on another Scandinavian tour of her own in February. She'll be releasing a few songs (including "Bullet") in the coming months. And when she has the time off, she plans to backpack around Asia. From the sound of it, there's a lot for her to be excited about. (Billboard)

Daryl Braithwaite to Be Inducted Into 2017 ARIA Hall of Fame. Daryl Braithwaite, the one-time heart-throb who, as leader of Australia's glam-era pop outfit Sherbet, peppered the charts in the '70s with such hits as "Summer Love," "Howzat" and "Cassandra" before embarking on a successful solo career, will be inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame next month. "I feel very honored to be inducted into the ARIA Hall Of Fame, in an industry that I started out in because I was so passionate about it. I loved music, and being associated with my band members at the time," Braithwaite comments in a statement announcing his elevation into the Hall. "It's been a great journey and life through music, and all it's associated with, especially with the public that I get to perform to. I am just completely thrilled to be accepted." In celebration of his induction, Sony Music Australia will release the greatest hits collection Days Go By on Nov. 24 featuring a swag of hits across Braithwaite's 45-year career, including "Rise", "One Summer", "Higher Than Hope" (his highest-charting U.S. track, hitting No. 47 in 1991), "As the Days Go By" and his interpretation of Rickie Lee Jones' "The Horses," which is now regarded as a classic Down Under and is a staple at house parties across the country. The 68-year-old singer's discography includes a pair of quadruple-platinum certified albums (Edge from 1988 and Rise from 1990) and six ARIA Award nominations. The Sherbs, as they're affectionately known in these parts, enjoyed a taste of international success. Back in 1976, their Aussie chart-topping hit "Howzat" peaked at No. 4 in the U.K. and No. 61 in the U.S. And they got the ultimate seal of approval when Daft Punk sampled their early '80s track "We Ride Tonight" for the French electronic duo's song "Contact," from 2013's Random Access Memories. With his entrance into the Australia music community's elite, Braithwaite joins the likes of INXS, AC/DC, Kylie Minogue, The Bee Gees, Men At Work and last year's inductees, Crowded House. Braithwaite is already a Hall of Famer with Sherbet, which was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 1990, just the third year of the annual celebration. The pop legend will be inducted into the ARIA Hall Of Fame at the 2017 ARIA Awards, to be held Nov. 28, at The Star Event Centre. (Billboard)

Movies

Don't ask Tom Hanks to do a press junket. "A press junket for a motion picture is the most opprobrious thing that human beings have ever been put through. It is merciless," the actor, 61, said during a TimesTalks Q&A. "It is a level or corporate branding strategy to the degree of hackery and they honestly think you have the stamina of an ox to drag this piece of s–t movie across international datelines." He continued, "It goes on forever until truly you cannot fathom words that are coming out of your mouth." Hanks recalled a time where he woke up in a hotel suite while promoting film and he was calling for his wife, Rita Wilson -- until he realized he "hadn't been with her in a week and a half." "All I knew is that hair and makeup was coming at 8:15," he recalls. "I had no idea which city I was in. You lose it after a while." As for how other celebrities feel about press junkets, Hanks said, "When you see a movie star talking about their film, understand they hate themselves. The motion picture they made is a blur in the background. Even when they see it, they don't remember any of it." (Page Six)

Shanghai WingsMedia Strikes $250M Animation Co-Production Deal With Shellhut, Tiny Island. With what they say is the biggest animation film cooperation in Asia, the partners want to create the Chinese equivalent of Marvel's Cinematic Universe for an international audience. Singapore's Tiny Island Productions and Thailand's Shellhut Entertainment have signed a $250 million 10-film co-production deal with Shanghai WingsMedia, a subsidiary of China's second-largest media group, Shanghai Media Group. They struck the deal, which they said it the biggest animation film cooperation in Asia, under their joint venture Shellhut and Tiny Island Pictures. With the cooperation, the companies said they intend to create the Chinese equivalent of Marvel's Cinematic Universe for an international audience. The co-production partnership will start with a feature film bringing together two known properties, namely Shanghai Media Group's reality TV series Starship MZ: 2049 and Tiny Island's animated series Dream Defenders. That first film is targeted for release in 2020. The partnership plans to subsequently unveil a new film based on new IP every year. Shellhut will use the new IP from the feature films to build theme parks in Thailand, while Tiny Island will use it for the development of more licensing and merchandising products. Veteran animators, such as director Paul Chung, who has worked on Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Shre, and Madagascar under DreamWorks Animation, Disney, Warner Brothers and MGM, has been brought together to lead the development and production of the films. (Hollywood Reporter)

'Seven' Writer Andrew Kevin Walker Tackling 'Lone Wolf and Cub' for Paramount. Paramount has landed the adaptation of the seminal manga Lone Wolf and Cub, and now has Andrew Kevin Walker on board to write the script. Justin Lin, who directed several of the Fast and Furious movies, and his Perfect Storm banner are producing the project along with Marissa McMahon and Kamala Films. Joshua Long is also among the producers. Lin, who has been associated with Cub since around 2012, is also looking to direct the feature. Lone Wolf and Cub was created by writer Kazuo Koike and artist Goseki Kojima, who began publishing the manga series in Japan in 1970. The revenge story was epic in execution (it was close to 9,000 pages by the time it was done), acclaimed for its storytelling and its historical accuracy. It was influential in Japanese pop culture, spawning movies, a television series and even plays. The comics first began publishing in the U.S. in the late 1980s. The story told of a shogun's executioner named Itto Ogami, who starts on a path of revenge after his wife and the rest of his house is murdered, leaving only his infant son alive. Itto is joined on this quest by his son, Daigoro, who, as he grows up, is trained to be a fearsome warrior and joins him as a father-son team of assassins for hire as they travel the country and seek vengeance against the clan that killed their family. The project has been at Paramount on-and-off since 2003 and at one point even had Darren Aronofsky attached to direct. Walker rose to prominence in 1995 thanks to his script for David Fincher's acclaimed crime thriller Seven, which starred Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman as two detectives hunting down a deranged killer who modeled his kills off of the seven deadly sins. Walker went on to pen scripts for 8MM as well as Tim Burton's Sleepy Hollow, which starred Johnny Depp in the retelling of the American fable. He also penned 2010's remake of The Wolfman starring Benicio del Toro and Anthony Hopkins. Walker's 2016 animated comedy Nerdland, starring Paul Rudd and Patton Oswalt, drew upon his early days in Hollywood trying to make it as a screenwriter. He is repped by Brillstein Entertainment Partners and Ziffren Brittenham. (Hollywood Reporter)

Monica Bellucci to Get Virna Lisi Prize in Rome. The Italian actress will be honored by the Cinema Foundation for Rome's Cityfest. Actress Monica Bellucci will be feted with the 2017 Virna Lisi award in Rome on Nov. 8 as part of the Cinema Foundation for Rome's Cityfest series. The prize will be delivered by Lisi's son, Corrado Pesci, and presented by director Giuseppe Tornatore. Lisi was one of the rare Italian actresses who worked frequently across Italy and Hollywood. She gained fame in postwar Italian film, including starring in Casanova 70 opposite Marcello Mastroianni and later appearing with Jack Lemmon in How to Murder Your Wife and as Catherine de Medici in Queen Margot. The Virna Lisi prize was inaugurated in 2015, first going to actress Margherita Buy, to commemorate the life and work of Lisi. Bellucci frequently stars in film and television series across Europe and the U.S. She most recently had a cameo as herself in David Lynch's Twin Peaks and will next star in the Roache-Turner brothers' Nekromancer. The Cinema Foundation for Rome, chaired by Piera Detassis, organizes the Cityfest series with the goal of promoting cultural events throughout the city's major landmarks. (Hollywood Reporter)

TV

Fashion Police Announces Series Finale Episode With Never-Before-Seen Clips of Joan Rivers. It's been a good run, Joan Rangers. After more than two decades of laughs, Fashion Police will air its series finale Fashion Police: The Farewell on Monday, Nov. 27 at 8 p.m. Hosted by Melissa Rivers, current co-host and EP of the show since the beginning, the series finale will include footage from a never-before-seen episode featuring the late Joan Rivers. In a sneak peek of the un-aired '80s-themed episode above, Joan jokes about E!'s first family the Kardashians while analyzing Joan Collins' 1985 fashion. "For those of you out there who don't even know what Dynasty was, each week insanely wealthy people got married and divorced and slept around. They had no shame," Joan says. "It was like Keeping Up With the Kardashians except with big shoulders instead of big asses." LOL! In addition to the un-aired footage, Melissa and co-hosts Giuliana Rancic, Brad Goreski, NeNe Leakes and Margaret Cho will look back at the show's most memorable moments, the many famous celeb faces who have stopped by the set and the outrageous fashion debates that ensued. Viewers can also expect fan favorite segments such as "Bitch Stole My Look," "Guess Me From Behind" and "Starlet or Streetwalker," in addition to insider scoop from the cast and crew. "'Fashion Police has been a red carpet mainstay for over two decades that has been emulated across the entertainment landscape," E! President Adam Stotsky said in a statement Wednesday. "Joan's beloved no-holds-barred style fueled the franchise's clever approach to fashion and comedy, and we are incredibly proud of its long-running success. We are also especially grateful to Melissa, as well as Giuliana, Brad, Nene, Margaret and the entire Fashion Police team, who have continued to deliver the laughs and make this iconic franchise truly one of a kind." Joan hosted the long-running series from its creation in 1995 until her passing in 2014. The franchise continued with the blessing of her daughter and executive producer on the show, Melissa Rivers, who became a co-host in 2015. "Thank you to E! for having the vision to see the potential of Fashion Police which changed both the entertainment and fashion industries," Melissa said. "I am truly proud to be part of this legacy." And attention, Joan Rangers: please share your favorite Fashion Police memories on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the hashtag #FashionPolice. (Eonline)

Chrissy Metz Kept Huge This Is Us Twist a Secret From Her Real-Life Family. It wouldn't be an episode of This Is Us without a twist to either leave viewers with their mouths agape or scratching their heads trying to figure out how it fits into the larger story of the Pearson family. The Tuesday, Oct. 17 twist was a mouth agape twist. Spoilers ahead for "Still There." The episode, the fourth in season two, ended with Kate (Chrissy Metz), at the doctor... for a pre-natal checkup! Surprise! Kate is pregnant. "Surprise!!! Our poppy seed is now a little lentil," she tweeted. Talk about a surprise twist. It was even a surprise to Metz's real-life family. When asked by a fan on Twitter how hard it was to keep the secret to herself, Metz said, "Beyond difficult! My real family didn't even have a clue." No word whether the show used a code word on set like they did for the season two premiere reveal about the house fire and Jack (Milo Ventimiglia). In the episode, Kate seemed obsessed with her health, viewers were later clued in that was because she was pregnant. While talking to The Hollywood Reporter, Metz revealed the other fears Kate will have with the pregnancy. "There's always fear of how she's started to pursue what she wants with her music so she wonders if she's going to end up like her mom and be resentful. And then there's the wondering if she's fit and healthy enough mentally, physically and emotionally to have a baby so that comes with a whole host of worries and anxieties," she said. "But ultimately, she and Toby love each other desperately. Like many people, they want to have a family whether they adopt or biologically have them. I'm undecided myself; I have a large family and I taught preschool. But by nature a lot of women feel compelled to have children. Kate specifically has that desire but never thought it could be possible and never thought she'd find somebody she'd want to have children with. Toby can be such an incredible human," she continued. "Can you imagine him as a father? So it's something that while she's very afraid and timid over, she's still very excited that it's a possibility and now it's happening." This Is Us airs Tuesdays, 9 p.m. on NBC. (Eonline)

This Is Us Just Ended With a Surprising Reveal. Caution! Spoilers ahead for this week's episode of This Is Us! The more Pearsons the merrier, right? 'Cause there's another one on the way! In present day, all three of the Big 3 were obsessing over trying to gain some control--Randall wanted to take charge in taking care of Deja, Kevin was determined to heal his leg faster than was probably possible, and Kate was exercising and FitBit-checking like a madwoman. Randall eventually had to relent and let Beth take over, Kevin gave into the painkillers and went back to work like nothing happened, but it turned out that Kate's obsessing was over more than her weight and fitting into a dress for a gig. She's actually six weeks pregnant! Toby spent all episode dealing with what he probably thought were two crazy people, and while we're not so sure about how Kevin's handling himself, Kate was just doing her best to take care of herself with yoga and exercise tapes and not eating super healthy (but kind of gross-sounding) muffins. Whether or not Toby thinks she went a little overboard, the doctor did "have to commend" Kate's commitment to her health, and clearly Kate has some legitimate concerns. "So, is it still there?" she asked cautiously. "It's still there," the doctor said with a smile. "Your poppyseed is now the size of a lentil!" How long do we think she'll wait to tell Toby? How will Toby react? Will the baby definitely be a boy who they name Jack? Is Kevin going to completely crash and burn going back to work so soon after his injury? Only time will tell! This Is Us airs Tuesdays at 9 p.m. on NBC. (Eonline)

Was "Mixed Signals" One of The Flash's Best Episodes Ever? Barry's back, baby. The past three seasons of The Flash have been good. The season four premiere of The Flash was very good. Tuesday night's episode felt like a whole new show in the best way possible. The Flash's strongest episodes have always been the ones that leaned a little more on humor, a little less on the angst that tends to come with being a superhero on the CW. That was what was different about this show from the beginning, especially when compared to Arrow. Oliver Queen was racked with guilt and secrets, but Barry Allen was a funny, awkward kid with cool powers. Then, the more the Flash used those powers, the more mistakes he made, and the more guilt he started carrying around. It made sense, but as we talked about last week, it wasn't the same Flash, and it wasn't really sustainable without getting real dark and real depressing. Last week's premiere brought back the new Barry and showed us that something had definitely changed during those six months in the speed force, and Tuesday night's premiere showed off what that new Barry is really like, and how he works within the new, more collaborative Team Flash. Part of that collaboration involves a whole new Flash suit, with self-repairing armor, some kinda circuitry, a hood filled with maps and delivery menus, and a whole bunch of other features that made for one hell of a sequence when Barry came face to face with a guy who could control all electricity, meaning he could make Barry's new suit go completely haywire in one of the funniest scenes the show has possibly ever had. The kicker was that this new computers-controlling guy wasn't a meta created by the particle accelerator, but he was actually created by (or at least associated with) new baddie, The Thinker. The rest of the episode was all about the couples. Gypsy was determined to go on a date with Cisco while Cisco was consumed with the man who controlled computers, but it took her a while to admit that she had been excited to finally get to celebrate a Valentine's Day-esque holiday from her earth. Iris was also finding that the new Barry was a little harder to communicate with, especially when he was doing things that he thought were helpful -- cancelling their training session, planning their entire wedding without her, not listening to her instructions in the field. They even went to couples counseling, and it eventually came out that Iris was most upset that Barry left in the first place without consulting her. "Sometimes, it's not about us, or the team. Sometimes the weight of the whole city falls on my shoulders, and it's up to me to carry it. I'm the Flash," he said, in a typical dude sort of way while Iris rolled her eyes. "See that's what you don't get," Iris told him. "When I put this ring on my finger, it wasn't just about you or me anymore. It was about us. You are not the Flash, Barry. We are." Iris is both the partner and the boss Barry has always needed, and putting her in charge and taking so some of Barry's burden away from him is one of the best things -- if not the best thing -- this show has ever done. Pair that with the promising fun of a non-speedster bad guy with an intriguing new plan and we are all in on season four of this show. Hopefully this momentum keeps up in the episodes to come! Also: We'll take all the Risky Business tributes anyone on this show would like to give us. That was delightful. The Flash airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. on the CW. (Eonline)

MIPCOM: Kristin Kreuk Predicts More Female Stories in Wake of Harvey Weinstein Scandal. "Women are making their voices heard," the 'Beauty and the Beast' star said as she touts her Canadian legal drama in Cannes. Women will no longer stay quiet in Hollywood over male dominance on- and off-screen and will fight for more female stories and roles, Beauty and the Beast star Kristin Kreuk told The Hollywood Reporter in discussing the fallout from the Harvey Weinstein scandal. "Everyone is ready. If people didn't do it [fight for female stories] before, they'd get destroyed now," Kreuk said in Cannes as the downfall of the disgraced movie mogul continues to play out. "What he was able to do, it's heartbreaking. Weinstein had access to money and power in a business where there's women everywhere." Kreuk predicted female stories that until now have gone untold will finally get heard. "I just don't think it's okay anymore. People could get away with it before, they can't anymore, nor do I think they want to," she added about leading ladies and female stories being delegated to supporting roles and low-budget projects. Kreuk is at MIPCOM to tout her latest project, taking the lead role in the Canadian legal drama Burden of Truth. The indie drama has Kreuk playing a big-city lawyer, Joanna Hanley, who, after being passed over for partnership, returns to her hometown to take on what she thinks is a simple case, only to find herself in a fight for justice for a group of sick girls. The female-driven drama has is executive produced by four women-Ilana Frank, Linda Pope, Jocelyn Hamilton and Kreuk-and has three of its six screenwriters being women. "You need people to protect female stories. And women understand them best. And our show is very female focused. The stories are about women, and young girls, growing up and in love. We really need women in the room to protect them," Kreuk said. The ladies' touch is very much seen in the script, she insisted. "For guys to write a transitional moment for a female character, they'll be aided by the male character. But a women will say, no, she'll make that transition on her own, but you need to give her this thing to make that happen. It's doesn't need to be dependent on this male," Kreuk argued. She added that the CBC, which will premiere 10 episodes of Burden of Truth in winter 2018, and the Canadian TV industry as a whole is making a concerted effort to finance and produce female-driven stories. "Especially now, women are making their voices heard, and they know it's on them to tell the stories they want to tell. And they want to do that. And they do have the support," Kreuk said. Burden of Truth is from co-producers Entertainment One, ICF Films and Eagle Vision. (Hollywood Reporter)

'Broad City' Star Illana Glazer Fired Staffers For Sexual Harassment. Responding to the "me too" hashtag on social media, Glazer revealed how she fired "one background actor and one sound guy" from the Comedy Central show she co-created. The co-creator and star of Broad City, Ilana Glazer, revealed that she fired staffers working on the Comedy Central comedy for sexual harassment. Glazer was responding to the "me too" hashtag on social media that has seen thousands of women, and men, publicly share their stories of sexual harassment and assault. On her personal Instagram, Glazer wrote that she had "been sexually harassed countless times" including at school, working as a waitress and while visiting a doctor. She added that she "fired a couple of dudes" on Broad City, "one background actor and one sound guy." When questioned about the decision, Glazer didn't hesitate. "I was asked, 'Are you sure?' Hm. Okay yeah lemme think a sec -- YEAH I'M FUCKING SURE. cuz getting sexually harassed seems to be a constant, but having the opportunity to do something about it is rare." (Hollywood Reporter)