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Chrissy Teigen Gives Birth to Baby No. 2 With John Legend. Legend, party of four! Chrissy Teigen has given birth to baby No. 2 with husband John Legend, she announced on Twitter Wednesday. "Somebody's herrrrrrre!" she tweeted with a series of baby bottle emojis. Their newborn son joins the couple's 2-year-old daughter, Luna Simone Stephens. The supermodel and cookbook author first announced her pregnancy last November with an adorable video of Luna pointing to her belly and yelling, "Baby!" But as John explained to E! News at a red-carpet event in January, their toddler hadn't quite grasped what it means to become a big sister. "We know there's a baby in there and she can say 'baby' but I don't really know if she knows what it means for her mother to be carrying another child and for that child to be her little sibling," the singer-songwriter explained. "I don't know if she's ready for that yet." But if there's anyone who is ready to grow their family, it's Chrissy and John. Last year the A-list pair elected to undergo a frozen embryo transfer in hopes of becoming pregnant again. Teigen and Legend originally started with 20 embryos, three of which were deemed normal after being genetically tested and whose sexes were revealed as part of the testing. "The first little girl didn't work, and then the second is Luna," she shared with InStyle at the time, leaving them with one finale male embryo. After giving birth to Luna in 2016, 32-year-old Chrissy suffered from postpartum depression. The Lip Sync Battle co-host expressed fear for its possible return at a speaking engagement a couple months ago, but said she is now better equipped with the tools to tackle it head-on. From her perspective, "Do I worry about it with this little boy? I do. But I also know that when it does happen -- if it does -- I'm so ready for it. I have the perfect people around me for it. That's why I stand for a real core group of people around me." That "core group" includes some pretty familiar faces, who came together to throw Chrissy a surprise baby shower in April. Kris Jenner opened up her home for the shindig, which was attended by Kim Kardashian, Kanye West, Brooklyn Decker, Andy Roddick, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and more. Teigen gushed on Instagram, "I am crazy super anti baby showers for myself. Opening gifts in front of people makes me want to die. Receiving gifts makes me very uncomfortable because I feel blessed to the max already and I really hate writing thank you cards with my poor penmanship. But people I love trick me with dinner invites and they happen. Thank you to all friends on both coasts, for knowing me exactly." Congratulations, Chrissy and John! We can't wait to meet your little man. (Eonline)
Meghan Markle Confirms Her Father Will Not Attend the Royal Wedding. Meghan Markle confirmed Thursday her father, Thomas Markle, will no longer be walking her down the aisle when she marries Prince Harry this weekend. In a statement released through Kensington Palace, she said, "Sadly, my father will not be attending our wedding. I have always cared for my father and hope he can be given the space he needs to focus on his health." Thomas announced to TMZ Monday that he had recently suffered a heart attack, and on Wednesday, he underwent surgery to correct some of his health issues. "I would like to thank everyone who has offered generous messages of support," Meghan said Thursday. "Please know how much Harry and I look forward to sharing our special day with you on Saturday." When news of Thomas' health first came out, a palace spokesperson said, "This is a deeply personal moment for Ms. Markle in the days before her wedding. She and Prince Harry ask again for understanding and for respect to be extended to Mr. Markle in this difficult situation." Thomas shared his health problems publicly one day after The Mail on Sunday revealed he had staged photo shoots with the paparazzi. His daughter, Samantha Grant, later claimed she had advised him to do the set-ups to show the world who he really is. Samantha, who is estranged from Meghan and was not invited to the royal wedding, defend him all week on her media blitz. With Thomas out of the picture, it's unknown who -- if anyone -- will walk Meghan down the aisle. Luckily, the former Suits actress' mother, Doria Ragland, flew to London a few days ago. Harry's brother, Prince William, will serve as his best man, while Meghan did not select a maid of honor. "She has a very close-knit circle of friends and she didn't want to choose one over another. All have been actively involved in helping her prepare for the day and will be there in the days beforehand," a spokesman said last month. "She's very happy to have their support." The bridal party was announced Wednesday. Princess Charlotte, 3, Florence van Cutsem, 3 Remi Litt, 6, Rylan Litt, 7, Ivy Mulroney, 4, and Zalie Warren, 2, will be bridesmaids, while Prince George, 4, Jasper Dyer, 6, Brian Mulroney, 7, and John Mulroney, 7, will be page boys. (Eonline)
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrived at Windsor Castle Thursday afternoon as the military began its rehearsals for Saturday's wedding. We're hearing Meghan and Harry are rehearsing their moves for the "I Dos" at Saint George's Chapel in Windsor Castle. The person we haven't seen yet ... Meghan's mom, Doria Ragland, who presumably will walk her down the aisle, now that her dad is out of the picture. TMZ broke the story, which Meghan just confirmed, that Thomas Markle cannot attend the wedding because he will be laid up in the hospital after serious heart surgery. Meghan's mom is the only family member on her side who will be attending the nuptials. Their arrivals at Windsor Castle Thursday marks the first time we've seen them together since Meghan's family meltdown earlier this week. Prince William and Kate Middleton -- that's Wills behind the wheel -- were also spotted driving away from the Castle, so this looks like a full-blown rehearsal. (TMZ)
Serena Williams Reveals Why Dad Never Walked Her Down the Aisle. Wedding day always brings surprises. No matter how much planning a bride and groom do before their special day, something is bound to come up that isn't exactly part of the plan. And as it turns out, Serena Williams has an example of her own. In the new documentary titled Being Serena, the tennis champion reveals her father and longtime coach Richard Williams decided one hour before the wedding that he wasn't going to walk his daughter down the aisle. "He was in New Orleans, he had a suit, and I know he was really excited," Serena said in the documentary via Vogue. "But then he wrote me and said: Serena, I don't want you to be mad at me, but I just can't walk you down the aisle. I'm not myself anymore. I'm just too nervous." Instead of freaking out or turning into a bridezilla, Serena remained calm and was supportive of her father's wishes and decision. "Daddy, it's okay, if you don't want to come to the wedding at all, that's okay too," she shared. "I'm not going to be upset with you about it, so I don't want you to be upset about it." While Serena acknowledges that some daughters may not have reacted the same way, she knew "the struggles" her dad had faced in recent years. And although his health was better, Serena knew he still wasn't his complete best. "If he doesn't want to be up there in front of a lot of people, I completely understand. Look, when we first came on the scene, there were a lot of people who didn't get him. I don't think a lot of them wanted to get him. I don't think a lot of him could have anyway. Our family knows what we have," Serena proclaimed. "We just want each other to be happy. That's what matters. I don't think anything could ever change that." Ultimately, the world-famous athlete said "I Do" to Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian in front of close family and friends including Venus Williams, Ciara, Russell Wilson, La La Anthony and many more. And yes, the couple's baby girl Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. was in attendance. Being Serena is a five-part HBO documentary that chronicles the tennis legend's pivotal journey in her life when she was pregnant, had a child, got married and came back to tennis. The project promises to be an intimate look at the athlete's private life amid great upheaval and tremendous joy. New episodes are available Wednesday nights at 10 p.m. on HBO. (Eonline)
Two months after she was injured and her 4-year-old daughter was killed in a car crash, Broadway star, Ruthie Ann Miles, has lost her unborn child, a baby girl due this month. "At the time of the crash Ruthie was pregnant and was severely injured," Miles' family lawyer, Ben Rubinowitz, told the NY Daily News. "This past Friday Ruthie and Jonathan lost their baby, Sophia Rosemary Wong Blumenstein," continued the statement. "The pain suffered by Ruthie and Jonathan is nearly impossible to fathom." In March, two children, including Miles' Blumenstein, were killed after a driver allegedly struck them with her vehicle in Brooklyn, New York. Miles, who was 7 months pregnant, was also hit by the car. At the time, a GoFundMe page set up to help the Tony Award winner, stated that Miles' unborn child was "unharmed," and that the 34-year-old, who was initially "in critical condition," was also "on the road to physical recovery." Prior to Abigail's tragic death, a source previously told PEOPLE the 4-year-old "was excited to be a big sister." "She was the brightest little spirit," said the source. "Every time you were around her, your heart couldn't help but shine. She had the sweetest laugh and the loveliest personality. She was very much like her mother." "Ruthie was a wonderful mother," continued the source. "She always put Abigail first and was really dedicated to spending time together. The two had a very tight bond. They were inseparable." Another source previously told PEOPLE that Miles and her husband, Jonathan Blumenstein "were excited about expanding their family." Earlier this month, a Brooklyn grand jury indicted Dorothy Bruns, the 44-year-old Staten Island driver involved in the fatal crash. A prosecution source told PEOPLE, at the time, that Bruns was arraigned on charges of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide and assault stemming from the March 5 crash that killed Abigail and 1-year-old Joshua Lew. Bruns' lawyer entered a not guilty plea on her behalf. Previously, NYPD sources told PEOPLE that Bruns claimed she experienced a seizure at the time of the crash. The sources allege that after running the red light, Bruns allegedly continued down the street until crashing into some parked cars. Lew's stroller was dragged halfway down the street with the boy in it, according to the sources. (People)
Pete Davidson Confirms Split From Girlfriend Cazzie David. Pete Davidson and Cazzie David have broken up after two years together, he confirmed Wednesday. When asked about their relationship status in an interview for Complex's Open Late with Peter Rosenberg, the Saturday Night Live star revealed, per People, "We're not together anymore." Davidson, 24, called his former girlfriend a "very talented girl," adding, "She'll be great and she'll be fine." Cazzie is the daughter of Larry David and creator of Amazon comedy series Half-Empty. The couple sparked romance rumors in May 2016, ultimately taking their relationship to the red carpet, including at last year's 2017 MTV Video Music Awards. It's unclear when Pete and Cazzie decided to go their separate ways, but as of two weeks ago the pair remained the closest of friends. "Bffs," the brunette captioned a photo of the pair enjoying cotton candy. Cazzie was also by Pete's side as he threw a 50th birthday celebration for his late father, who died in the line of duty during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. "She's the most beautiful girl in the world," the comedian once gushed to ET. "Look how lucky I am! She's so smart. She is a very, very wonderful lady." Cazzie, also 24, has not commented publicly on their breakup. (Eonline)
Offset totally destroyed his muscle car and got a little banged up himself in the process ... TMZ has learned. The Migos rapper wrecked his green Dodge Challenger late Wednesday night in Atlanta and had to be taken to a hospital afterward for minor injuries ... according to our sources connected to Offset. We're told he's already been released and is expected to be okay. His car ... not so much. Our sources say Cardi B rushed to be by her fiance's side after she heard about the accident. According to law enforcement, no cops or emergency medical workers were called to the crash scene, and no accident report was taken. Offset's wrecked car was towed away afterward. It's unclear at this point if anyone else was involved -- but that seems unlikely since no one called police. (TMZ)
People were saying the same ridiculous thing about this photo of Megan Fox's sons. Oh dear. As well as being an A-List actress and model, Megan Fox is also a mother to three sons, Noah, Bodhi and Journey. She doesn't tend to plaster her kids all over her Instagram feed so when a new photo crops up, people are interested. Her most recent photo though, has attracted some negative comments, from people claiming that Megan's sons Noah and Bodhi 'look like girls'. One user wrote, "Lol...poor things look like little girls...", another said, "Poor boys they look like girls", while others wrote, "I'm pretty sure she encourages them to be like girls or something, she dresses them like girls for god sakes, look it up, and I'm not even surprised its just how Hollywood people are a little weird" and "they are one hundred percent cuties and handsome boys Megan, but the hair. Please this is important for kids". Others, however, defended the photo. "I LOVE that you are encouraging your children to have their own unique look & style. It is so wonderful to see, and I hope to do the same with my children if I decide to have any." "Y'all with the "are these girls?" comments...if you don't agree with their hairstyle, don't wear yourself! Stop telling people what to do, that's SO annoying, just get the F off her page and keep moving along" "They look like rockstars, and there's nothing "poor" about having your own style. She lets her children wear what they want and be themselves." We couldn't have put it better ourselves! Megan has previously been the centre of attention for the way her children dress after a photo of Noah in a princess dress while out and about kicked up a similar storm. The Transformers actress has expressed her desire to let her kids live their lives and develop their own identities. She explained: "Much of my ego has been constructed around this idea that I'm not like most girls. I'm somehow more masculine, tougher, less permeable or feminine." "When I became pregnant with Noah, I could feel, through my mother's intuition I suppose, that he was not subscribing to gender stereotypes, so I decided to provide an environment for him early on that would allow him to discover how he wanted to express himself." "If a boy loves princesses and a girl loves baseball, that's not indicative of their sexuality. It's indicative of their communication and creative expression. We can't limit children by telling them how they should play." Well said! Let kids be kids, in whichever way they please. (British Glamour)
Izabella Scorupco -- the main Bond chick in "GoldenEye" -- got way more than she bargained for when she bought a multi-million-dollar crib ... a freakin' trespasser. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Izabella recently bought a sick 5-bedroom, 8-bathroom pad in the L.A. area for a whopping $6.478 million. It includes picturesque views of downtown L.A.'s skyline, the Hollywood sign, as well as an incredible pool deck. Oh, and apparently a trespasser. Sources tell us Izabella hasn't moved into the house yet but, after reviewing security footage, she noticed a woman had made herself at home ... eating there and hanging out. We're told Izabella called cops who checked out the pad but didn't find the woman. Cops are on the hunt. (TMZ)
Mac Miller Arrested for DUI and Hit and Run. Mac Miller was arrested Thursday after allegedly crashing his car while he was under the influence, then fleeing the scene. E! News confirmed with the LAPD that the 26-year-old rapper was driving in the San Fernando Valley just before 1 a.m. when his 2016 G-Wagon hit a pole, knocking it over. Miller and his two passengers then fled the scene on foot, police added. According to TMZ, which first reported news of the "Watching Movies" rapper's arrest, an eyewitness called the police and revealed which direction Miller and his passengers had gone. Cops arrived at the scene of the accident, ran the license plate and got Miller's address. They went to his home, where TMZ claimed Miller "confessed to driving drunk and fleeing the scene." E! News has not confirmed TMZ's report that he confessed; Miller was arrested at 1:50 a.m. A spokesperson for the LAPD was unable to provide further comment on the arrest. E! News has also reached out to Miller's rep for additional comment. Miller -- whose two-year relationship with Ariana Grande ended earlier this month -- was handcuffed and taken to jail, where he was booked at 3:45 a.m. His bail was set at $15,000. This isn't Miller's first run-in with the law. In 2011, while on tour in Upstate New York, Miller and his friends were arrested for possession of marijuana. However, the case was later settled. (Eonline)
Hilary Duff's neighbor called NYPD cops to their building on Wednesday and said the actress' boyfriend socked him over his chain smoking habit, the alleged victim and police sources said. "I had to call the police this morning because Hilary's boyfriend, Matthew Koma, barged in and tried to punch me in the face," Dieter Addison, Duff's neighbor, told us. "I tried to avoid his fist, but he hit me on the head," Addison said. "So I pushed him out of the apartment, but I didn't assault him." Cops were called to Addison and Duff's Soho apartment building at around 11:30 a.m. after receiving a complaint about someone smoking in a hallway, according to police sources. Addison says he's the one who dialed 911 following the alleged scuffle. "I have studied martial arts for many years, and I know how to block people," he explained. "I didn't want a fight. I immediately called my lawyer who told me to call the police." Addison later filed a full police report with the First Precinct after NYPD officers took down his complaint at the scene, sources said. A rep for Matthew Koma said, "These allegations are untrue." Duff's reps declined to comment on the alleged incident, but they did offer up a statement explaining the couple's frustration with Addison's smoking. "Hilary and her young son have been subjected to excessive secondhand smoke, late-night noise, garbage in the hallways, and an overall hazardous living environment from this man for months now," her reps said. "She tried numerous times in polite ways to handle this situation including countless sessions with the landlords of the building. As every mother knows, protecting your kid has to come first and foremost and that is her primary goal. She reached a breaking point after a 15-hour work day and yet another sleepless night." Addison is now considering taking out a restraining order against Duff and Koma following her Instagram rant. "Ahole neighbor," Duff seethed. "Smokes cigarettes and weed all night long." Addison claims he's been getting "a lot of hate mail and threats" from the former Disney star's fanbase as a result of her social media tirade -- and he's now scared for his life. "It is so bad I'm going to have to get a bodyguard," Addison said, insisting that he only smokes cigarettes and not pot. "I live with a sober companion, I've been sober for months now," he added. "I smoke a ton of cigarettes, don't get me wrong -- but this is a smoking building, which is why I signed the lease here." Addison claims Duff and Koma moved into their 3rd floor loft last January, and they've had problems ever since. "When they moved in I turned down the music right away," he said. "When [Duff] first complained about smoke, I did offer to send in my own contractors to fix the ventilation problems. But the building owners did not get back to me to give the okay for the work to be done, but I did try." While Duff claimed on social media that Addison's parents pay his rent and that he's "never worked a day" in his life, he insists that this isn't the case. He told Page Six that he works at his family's real estate office and is also an event producer who manages music artists, as well. Addison's sober living companion is Topes Calland, who has been billed as the "1,000 per hour super-mentor who rescues the children of the rich and famous." (Page Six)
Cardi B and Offset are being sued by the self-described "autograph hound" who was beaten by their bodyguards after the Met Gala. Giovanni Arnold, 33, filed the suit in state Supreme Court in the Bronx on Monday seeking unspecified damages for the injuries he says he sustained when the famous couple ordered three goons to "savagely" beat him after he asked the "Bodak Yellow" rapper for her John Hancock on May 8. Arnold claims in court papers he approached the pregnant performer outside the Mark Hotel's gala afterparty around 2 a.m. and she told him, "Fk outta here n -- a, I will slap the st outta you." He alleges he "expressed his disappointment with being ignored" and then Cardi B and Offset signaled to their hired muscle that they wanted him "to be physically attacked" -- and Offset added, "Shut up, bro, before a n -- a beat you out here." When Arnold responded, "Aw man, for an autograph? Damn, that's serious," he says the three men pounced, "punching him and then stomping on his face while he was on the ground." As Arnold lay on the ground after the thrashing, he says one of the guys returned "to inflict one last running jump kick on [Arnold's] head before again scurrying away from the scene." According to court papers, Arnold was taken to the hospital for injuries to his "face, neck, back and body" and believes he will be "permanently disabled and disfigured and caused to suffer continuous physical and mental pain and inconvenience." He's also suing the three unidentified bodyguards, the couple's management company and the Mark Hotel -- because its own security guards "watched idly as the melee unfolded." After videos of the beat-down went viral, Cardi B wrote in a since-deleted tweet: "If you check my tag pics I take a lot of pics with fans. Some people are not fans & sometimes I don't want no pics and I simply don't want people too close cause of [my pregnancy]." "I don't know what are people's intentions sooo I be careful. Why can't people respect that?" she added. The "B Careful" star's publicist didn't return a request for comment. (Page Six)
Blac Chyna could be gearing up for a legal battle against her assistant's family as they prepare to take the woman off life support. A source close to Lorena "Patty" Hernandez told Page Six on Wednesday that Hernandez had a "third brain bleed" and "was pronounced brain dead on Monday." Now, her husband is gearing up to sue Chyna for allegedly abusing his wife and not providing her with worker's compensation. "Remember when the news broke and she said she was helping [Hernandez] and she was helping the kids and everything? She never did," the source said, referring to Chyna's statement that she was caring for Hernandez's children. "I mean all she pretty much did was spread the word and reach out to her baby daddies, so she felt like, 'That's how I helped.'" Page Six previously reported that Rob Kardashian and Tyga both made donations to a GoFundMe page established to cover Hernandez's medical expenses and help her children. Tyga donated $5,000, while Kardashian donated $10,000. Hernandez suffered a seizure at Chyna's Lashed salon in January. An officer with the Los Angeles City Fire Department told Page Six at the time that officers received a call for a "medical aide request" and "one ambulance transported a patient to a local hospital." "[Chyna] has never ever been [to the hospital]," the source claimed. "She was only there the first day when they found her at Lashed, but the only reason she came to the hospital was to tell the doctors and everyone not to give out any information to anybody. When I got there they didn't even want to give me information because she gave them the order not to say anything. After that she never came back." Now, the source said the family is preparing to take Hernandez off of life support on Thursday. "She's still on life support because her husband decided to donate her organs because they were completely healthy so that she can give the gift of life to other families," the source explained. "They're finding the recipients now so tomorrow they're going to take the organs." In the meantime, the source told us that Chyna "did reach out to try to work something out, but the lawyers said not to go along with it and just to let them handle everything. So I guess she just got really upset and called and she was just being horrible." Chyna's attorney Walter Mosley had no comment. (Page Six)
'Survivor' producers have dropped the hammer after a couple contestants broke their NDAs by posing together for a photo -- but only punished one of them ... TMZ has learned. Sources close to the production tell us Alec Merlino got the short end of the stick in the discipline department after posting a photo with fellow contestant Kara Kay and captioning their pic with a defiant "F*** it." We're told there's no decision yet on punishing Kara. As for Alec ... sources say showrunners are withholding his appearance fee -- not prize money -- for the show, which comes out to about $10,000. He's also been disinvited to the finale episode broadcast, in which cast members come together and reflect on the season. We're also told an email was sent to the rest of the cast addressing Merlino and Kay, explaining Alec had been punished ... and that others shouldn't follow suit. All in all, we suppose Alec should consider himself lucky that he wasn't taken to court for violating his $5 million NDA. BTW ... Alec has since removed the photo from IG. (TMZ)
T.I. says the security guard who called cops on him went off on Tiny over the phone and escalated an already tense situation by refusing to give up his name. T.I. tells TMZ ... the guard at his gated community in Henry County, GA left out a lot of details when police arrived -- like the fact he was sleeping at his post, and T.I. had to wake him up Wednesday around 4 AM. Although the police report says T.I. yelled, "Hook me up" to the guard, the rap mogul tells us he actually said, "Look me up." He says the guard claimed he couldn't find T.I. on the resident directory, so T.I. had his wife, Tameka "Tiny" Harris, call. He says Tiny asked why the hold-up and said, "Just let him in." T.I. claims the guard barked back at Tiny, "Who the f*** do you think you is talking to me like this?" T.I. says he was livid about that and admits yelling obscenities. He says he reminded the guard, "I pay you" ... and then demanded entry again. He says the guard relented, but when T.I. demanded his name in order to report him to a supervisor, he says the guard only stared with a "blank face." T.I. says he went home, cooled down and then decided to walk back to get the guy's name -- but only got more of the silent treatment. He admits, at this point, saying, "You can step outside the booth into the street, so we can talk." (TMZ)
Meghan Markle Confirms Her Father Will Not Attend the Royal Wedding. Meghan Markle confirmed Thursday her father, Thomas Markle, will no longer be walking her down the aisle when she marries Prince Harry this weekend. In a statement released through Kensington Palace, she said, "Sadly, my father will not be attending our wedding. I have always cared for my father and hope he can be given the space he needs to focus on his health." Thomas announced to TMZ Monday that he had recently suffered a heart attack, and on Wednesday, he underwent surgery to correct some of his health issues. "I would like to thank everyone who has offered generous messages of support," Meghan said Thursday. "Please know how much Harry and I look forward to sharing our special day with you on Saturday." When news of Thomas' health first came out, a palace spokesperson said, "This is a deeply personal moment for Ms. Markle in the days before her wedding. She and Prince Harry ask again for understanding and for respect to be extended to Mr. Markle in this difficult situation." Thomas shared his health problems publicly one day after The Mail on Sunday revealed he had staged photo shoots with the paparazzi. His daughter, Samantha Grant, later claimed she had advised him to do the set-ups to show the world who he really is. Samantha, who is estranged from Meghan and was not invited to the royal wedding, defend him all week on her media blitz. With Thomas out of the picture, it's unknown who -- if anyone -- will walk Meghan down the aisle. Luckily, the former Suits actress' mother, Doria Ragland, flew to London a few days ago. Harry's brother, Prince William, will serve as his best man, while Meghan did not select a maid of honor. "She has a very close-knit circle of friends and she didn't want to choose one over another. All have been actively involved in helping her prepare for the day and will be there in the days beforehand," a spokesman said last month. "She's very happy to have their support." The bridal party was announced Wednesday. Princess Charlotte, 3, Florence van Cutsem, 3 Remi Litt, 6, Rylan Litt, 7, Ivy Mulroney, 4, and Zalie Warren, 2, will be bridesmaids, while Prince George, 4, Jasper Dyer, 6, Brian Mulroney, 7, and John Mulroney, 7, will be page boys. (Eonline)
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrived at Windsor Castle Thursday afternoon as the military began its rehearsals for Saturday's wedding. We're hearing Meghan and Harry are rehearsing their moves for the "I Dos" at Saint George's Chapel in Windsor Castle. The person we haven't seen yet ... Meghan's mom, Doria Ragland, who presumably will walk her down the aisle, now that her dad is out of the picture. TMZ broke the story, which Meghan just confirmed, that Thomas Markle cannot attend the wedding because he will be laid up in the hospital after serious heart surgery. Meghan's mom is the only family member on her side who will be attending the nuptials. Their arrivals at Windsor Castle Thursday marks the first time we've seen them together since Meghan's family meltdown earlier this week. Prince William and Kate Middleton -- that's Wills behind the wheel -- were also spotted driving away from the Castle, so this looks like a full-blown rehearsal. (TMZ)
Serena Williams Reveals Why Dad Never Walked Her Down the Aisle. Wedding day always brings surprises. No matter how much planning a bride and groom do before their special day, something is bound to come up that isn't exactly part of the plan. And as it turns out, Serena Williams has an example of her own. In the new documentary titled Being Serena, the tennis champion reveals her father and longtime coach Richard Williams decided one hour before the wedding that he wasn't going to walk his daughter down the aisle. "He was in New Orleans, he had a suit, and I know he was really excited," Serena said in the documentary via Vogue. "But then he wrote me and said: Serena, I don't want you to be mad at me, but I just can't walk you down the aisle. I'm not myself anymore. I'm just too nervous." Instead of freaking out or turning into a bridezilla, Serena remained calm and was supportive of her father's wishes and decision. "Daddy, it's okay, if you don't want to come to the wedding at all, that's okay too," she shared. "I'm not going to be upset with you about it, so I don't want you to be upset about it." While Serena acknowledges that some daughters may not have reacted the same way, she knew "the struggles" her dad had faced in recent years. And although his health was better, Serena knew he still wasn't his complete best. "If he doesn't want to be up there in front of a lot of people, I completely understand. Look, when we first came on the scene, there were a lot of people who didn't get him. I don't think a lot of them wanted to get him. I don't think a lot of him could have anyway. Our family knows what we have," Serena proclaimed. "We just want each other to be happy. That's what matters. I don't think anything could ever change that." Ultimately, the world-famous athlete said "I Do" to Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian in front of close family and friends including Venus Williams, Ciara, Russell Wilson, La La Anthony and many more. And yes, the couple's baby girl Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. was in attendance. Being Serena is a five-part HBO documentary that chronicles the tennis legend's pivotal journey in her life when she was pregnant, had a child, got married and came back to tennis. The project promises to be an intimate look at the athlete's private life amid great upheaval and tremendous joy. New episodes are available Wednesday nights at 10 p.m. on HBO. (Eonline)
Two months after she was injured and her 4-year-old daughter was killed in a car crash, Broadway star, Ruthie Ann Miles, has lost her unborn child, a baby girl due this month. "At the time of the crash Ruthie was pregnant and was severely injured," Miles' family lawyer, Ben Rubinowitz, told the NY Daily News. "This past Friday Ruthie and Jonathan lost their baby, Sophia Rosemary Wong Blumenstein," continued the statement. "The pain suffered by Ruthie and Jonathan is nearly impossible to fathom." In March, two children, including Miles' Blumenstein, were killed after a driver allegedly struck them with her vehicle in Brooklyn, New York. Miles, who was 7 months pregnant, was also hit by the car. At the time, a GoFundMe page set up to help the Tony Award winner, stated that Miles' unborn child was "unharmed," and that the 34-year-old, who was initially "in critical condition," was also "on the road to physical recovery." Prior to Abigail's tragic death, a source previously told PEOPLE the 4-year-old "was excited to be a big sister." "She was the brightest little spirit," said the source. "Every time you were around her, your heart couldn't help but shine. She had the sweetest laugh and the loveliest personality. She was very much like her mother." "Ruthie was a wonderful mother," continued the source. "She always put Abigail first and was really dedicated to spending time together. The two had a very tight bond. They were inseparable." Another source previously told PEOPLE that Miles and her husband, Jonathan Blumenstein "were excited about expanding their family." Earlier this month, a Brooklyn grand jury indicted Dorothy Bruns, the 44-year-old Staten Island driver involved in the fatal crash. A prosecution source told PEOPLE, at the time, that Bruns was arraigned on charges of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide and assault stemming from the March 5 crash that killed Abigail and 1-year-old Joshua Lew. Bruns' lawyer entered a not guilty plea on her behalf. Previously, NYPD sources told PEOPLE that Bruns claimed she experienced a seizure at the time of the crash. The sources allege that after running the red light, Bruns allegedly continued down the street until crashing into some parked cars. Lew's stroller was dragged halfway down the street with the boy in it, according to the sources. (People)
Pete Davidson Confirms Split From Girlfriend Cazzie David. Pete Davidson and Cazzie David have broken up after two years together, he confirmed Wednesday. When asked about their relationship status in an interview for Complex's Open Late with Peter Rosenberg, the Saturday Night Live star revealed, per People, "We're not together anymore." Davidson, 24, called his former girlfriend a "very talented girl," adding, "She'll be great and she'll be fine." Cazzie is the daughter of Larry David and creator of Amazon comedy series Half-Empty. The couple sparked romance rumors in May 2016, ultimately taking their relationship to the red carpet, including at last year's 2017 MTV Video Music Awards. It's unclear when Pete and Cazzie decided to go their separate ways, but as of two weeks ago the pair remained the closest of friends. "Bffs," the brunette captioned a photo of the pair enjoying cotton candy. Cazzie was also by Pete's side as he threw a 50th birthday celebration for his late father, who died in the line of duty during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. "She's the most beautiful girl in the world," the comedian once gushed to ET. "Look how lucky I am! She's so smart. She is a very, very wonderful lady." Cazzie, also 24, has not commented publicly on their breakup. (Eonline)
Offset totally destroyed his muscle car and got a little banged up himself in the process ... TMZ has learned. The Migos rapper wrecked his green Dodge Challenger late Wednesday night in Atlanta and had to be taken to a hospital afterward for minor injuries ... according to our sources connected to Offset. We're told he's already been released and is expected to be okay. His car ... not so much. Our sources say Cardi B rushed to be by her fiance's side after she heard about the accident. According to law enforcement, no cops or emergency medical workers were called to the crash scene, and no accident report was taken. Offset's wrecked car was towed away afterward. It's unclear at this point if anyone else was involved -- but that seems unlikely since no one called police. (TMZ)
People were saying the same ridiculous thing about this photo of Megan Fox's sons. Oh dear. As well as being an A-List actress and model, Megan Fox is also a mother to three sons, Noah, Bodhi and Journey. She doesn't tend to plaster her kids all over her Instagram feed so when a new photo crops up, people are interested. Her most recent photo though, has attracted some negative comments, from people claiming that Megan's sons Noah and Bodhi 'look like girls'. One user wrote, "Lol...poor things look like little girls...", another said, "Poor boys they look like girls", while others wrote, "I'm pretty sure she encourages them to be like girls or something, she dresses them like girls for god sakes, look it up, and I'm not even surprised its just how Hollywood people are a little weird" and "they are one hundred percent cuties and handsome boys Megan, but the hair. Please this is important for kids". Others, however, defended the photo. "I LOVE that you are encouraging your children to have their own unique look & style. It is so wonderful to see, and I hope to do the same with my children if I decide to have any." "Y'all with the "are these girls?" comments...if you don't agree with their hairstyle, don't wear yourself! Stop telling people what to do, that's SO annoying, just get the F off her page and keep moving along" "They look like rockstars, and there's nothing "poor" about having your own style. She lets her children wear what they want and be themselves." We couldn't have put it better ourselves! Megan has previously been the centre of attention for the way her children dress after a photo of Noah in a princess dress while out and about kicked up a similar storm. The Transformers actress has expressed her desire to let her kids live their lives and develop their own identities. She explained: "Much of my ego has been constructed around this idea that I'm not like most girls. I'm somehow more masculine, tougher, less permeable or feminine." "When I became pregnant with Noah, I could feel, through my mother's intuition I suppose, that he was not subscribing to gender stereotypes, so I decided to provide an environment for him early on that would allow him to discover how he wanted to express himself." "If a boy loves princesses and a girl loves baseball, that's not indicative of their sexuality. It's indicative of their communication and creative expression. We can't limit children by telling them how they should play." Well said! Let kids be kids, in whichever way they please. (British Glamour)
Izabella Scorupco -- the main Bond chick in "GoldenEye" -- got way more than she bargained for when she bought a multi-million-dollar crib ... a freakin' trespasser. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Izabella recently bought a sick 5-bedroom, 8-bathroom pad in the L.A. area for a whopping $6.478 million. It includes picturesque views of downtown L.A.'s skyline, the Hollywood sign, as well as an incredible pool deck. Oh, and apparently a trespasser. Sources tell us Izabella hasn't moved into the house yet but, after reviewing security footage, she noticed a woman had made herself at home ... eating there and hanging out. We're told Izabella called cops who checked out the pad but didn't find the woman. Cops are on the hunt. (TMZ)
Mac Miller Arrested for DUI and Hit and Run. Mac Miller was arrested Thursday after allegedly crashing his car while he was under the influence, then fleeing the scene. E! News confirmed with the LAPD that the 26-year-old rapper was driving in the San Fernando Valley just before 1 a.m. when his 2016 G-Wagon hit a pole, knocking it over. Miller and his two passengers then fled the scene on foot, police added. According to TMZ, which first reported news of the "Watching Movies" rapper's arrest, an eyewitness called the police and revealed which direction Miller and his passengers had gone. Cops arrived at the scene of the accident, ran the license plate and got Miller's address. They went to his home, where TMZ claimed Miller "confessed to driving drunk and fleeing the scene." E! News has not confirmed TMZ's report that he confessed; Miller was arrested at 1:50 a.m. A spokesperson for the LAPD was unable to provide further comment on the arrest. E! News has also reached out to Miller's rep for additional comment. Miller -- whose two-year relationship with Ariana Grande ended earlier this month -- was handcuffed and taken to jail, where he was booked at 3:45 a.m. His bail was set at $15,000. This isn't Miller's first run-in with the law. In 2011, while on tour in Upstate New York, Miller and his friends were arrested for possession of marijuana. However, the case was later settled. (Eonline)
Hilary Duff's neighbor called NYPD cops to their building on Wednesday and said the actress' boyfriend socked him over his chain smoking habit, the alleged victim and police sources said. "I had to call the police this morning because Hilary's boyfriend, Matthew Koma, barged in and tried to punch me in the face," Dieter Addison, Duff's neighbor, told us. "I tried to avoid his fist, but he hit me on the head," Addison said. "So I pushed him out of the apartment, but I didn't assault him." Cops were called to Addison and Duff's Soho apartment building at around 11:30 a.m. after receiving a complaint about someone smoking in a hallway, according to police sources. Addison says he's the one who dialed 911 following the alleged scuffle. "I have studied martial arts for many years, and I know how to block people," he explained. "I didn't want a fight. I immediately called my lawyer who told me to call the police." Addison later filed a full police report with the First Precinct after NYPD officers took down his complaint at the scene, sources said. A rep for Matthew Koma said, "These allegations are untrue." Duff's reps declined to comment on the alleged incident, but they did offer up a statement explaining the couple's frustration with Addison's smoking. "Hilary and her young son have been subjected to excessive secondhand smoke, late-night noise, garbage in the hallways, and an overall hazardous living environment from this man for months now," her reps said. "She tried numerous times in polite ways to handle this situation including countless sessions with the landlords of the building. As every mother knows, protecting your kid has to come first and foremost and that is her primary goal. She reached a breaking point after a 15-hour work day and yet another sleepless night." Addison is now considering taking out a restraining order against Duff and Koma following her Instagram rant. "Ahole neighbor," Duff seethed. "Smokes cigarettes and weed all night long." Addison claims he's been getting "a lot of hate mail and threats" from the former Disney star's fanbase as a result of her social media tirade -- and he's now scared for his life. "It is so bad I'm going to have to get a bodyguard," Addison said, insisting that he only smokes cigarettes and not pot. "I live with a sober companion, I've been sober for months now," he added. "I smoke a ton of cigarettes, don't get me wrong -- but this is a smoking building, which is why I signed the lease here." Addison claims Duff and Koma moved into their 3rd floor loft last January, and they've had problems ever since. "When they moved in I turned down the music right away," he said. "When [Duff] first complained about smoke, I did offer to send in my own contractors to fix the ventilation problems. But the building owners did not get back to me to give the okay for the work to be done, but I did try." While Duff claimed on social media that Addison's parents pay his rent and that he's "never worked a day" in his life, he insists that this isn't the case. He told Page Six that he works at his family's real estate office and is also an event producer who manages music artists, as well. Addison's sober living companion is Topes Calland, who has been billed as the "1,000 per hour super-mentor who rescues the children of the rich and famous." (Page Six)
Cardi B and Offset are being sued by the self-described "autograph hound" who was beaten by their bodyguards after the Met Gala. Giovanni Arnold, 33, filed the suit in state Supreme Court in the Bronx on Monday seeking unspecified damages for the injuries he says he sustained when the famous couple ordered three goons to "savagely" beat him after he asked the "Bodak Yellow" rapper for her John Hancock on May 8. Arnold claims in court papers he approached the pregnant performer outside the Mark Hotel's gala afterparty around 2 a.m. and she told him, "Fk outta here n -- a, I will slap the st outta you." He alleges he "expressed his disappointment with being ignored" and then Cardi B and Offset signaled to their hired muscle that they wanted him "to be physically attacked" -- and Offset added, "Shut up, bro, before a n -- a beat you out here." When Arnold responded, "Aw man, for an autograph? Damn, that's serious," he says the three men pounced, "punching him and then stomping on his face while he was on the ground." As Arnold lay on the ground after the thrashing, he says one of the guys returned "to inflict one last running jump kick on [Arnold's] head before again scurrying away from the scene." According to court papers, Arnold was taken to the hospital for injuries to his "face, neck, back and body" and believes he will be "permanently disabled and disfigured and caused to suffer continuous physical and mental pain and inconvenience." He's also suing the three unidentified bodyguards, the couple's management company and the Mark Hotel -- because its own security guards "watched idly as the melee unfolded." After videos of the beat-down went viral, Cardi B wrote in a since-deleted tweet: "If you check my tag pics I take a lot of pics with fans. Some people are not fans & sometimes I don't want no pics and I simply don't want people too close cause of [my pregnancy]." "I don't know what are people's intentions sooo I be careful. Why can't people respect that?" she added. The "B Careful" star's publicist didn't return a request for comment. (Page Six)
Blac Chyna could be gearing up for a legal battle against her assistant's family as they prepare to take the woman off life support. A source close to Lorena "Patty" Hernandez told Page Six on Wednesday that Hernandez had a "third brain bleed" and "was pronounced brain dead on Monday." Now, her husband is gearing up to sue Chyna for allegedly abusing his wife and not providing her with worker's compensation. "Remember when the news broke and she said she was helping [Hernandez] and she was helping the kids and everything? She never did," the source said, referring to Chyna's statement that she was caring for Hernandez's children. "I mean all she pretty much did was spread the word and reach out to her baby daddies, so she felt like, 'That's how I helped.'" Page Six previously reported that Rob Kardashian and Tyga both made donations to a GoFundMe page established to cover Hernandez's medical expenses and help her children. Tyga donated $5,000, while Kardashian donated $10,000. Hernandez suffered a seizure at Chyna's Lashed salon in January. An officer with the Los Angeles City Fire Department told Page Six at the time that officers received a call for a "medical aide request" and "one ambulance transported a patient to a local hospital." "[Chyna] has never ever been [to the hospital]," the source claimed. "She was only there the first day when they found her at Lashed, but the only reason she came to the hospital was to tell the doctors and everyone not to give out any information to anybody. When I got there they didn't even want to give me information because she gave them the order not to say anything. After that she never came back." Now, the source said the family is preparing to take Hernandez off of life support on Thursday. "She's still on life support because her husband decided to donate her organs because they were completely healthy so that she can give the gift of life to other families," the source explained. "They're finding the recipients now so tomorrow they're going to take the organs." In the meantime, the source told us that Chyna "did reach out to try to work something out, but the lawyers said not to go along with it and just to let them handle everything. So I guess she just got really upset and called and she was just being horrible." Chyna's attorney Walter Mosley had no comment. (Page Six)
'Survivor' producers have dropped the hammer after a couple contestants broke their NDAs by posing together for a photo -- but only punished one of them ... TMZ has learned. Sources close to the production tell us Alec Merlino got the short end of the stick in the discipline department after posting a photo with fellow contestant Kara Kay and captioning their pic with a defiant "F*** it." We're told there's no decision yet on punishing Kara. As for Alec ... sources say showrunners are withholding his appearance fee -- not prize money -- for the show, which comes out to about $10,000. He's also been disinvited to the finale episode broadcast, in which cast members come together and reflect on the season. We're also told an email was sent to the rest of the cast addressing Merlino and Kay, explaining Alec had been punished ... and that others shouldn't follow suit. All in all, we suppose Alec should consider himself lucky that he wasn't taken to court for violating his $5 million NDA. BTW ... Alec has since removed the photo from IG. (TMZ)
T.I. says the security guard who called cops on him went off on Tiny over the phone and escalated an already tense situation by refusing to give up his name. T.I. tells TMZ ... the guard at his gated community in Henry County, GA left out a lot of details when police arrived -- like the fact he was sleeping at his post, and T.I. had to wake him up Wednesday around 4 AM. Although the police report says T.I. yelled, "Hook me up" to the guard, the rap mogul tells us he actually said, "Look me up." He says the guard claimed he couldn't find T.I. on the resident directory, so T.I. had his wife, Tameka "Tiny" Harris, call. He says Tiny asked why the hold-up and said, "Just let him in." T.I. claims the guard barked back at Tiny, "Who the f*** do you think you is talking to me like this?" T.I. says he was livid about that and admits yelling obscenities. He says he reminded the guard, "I pay you" ... and then demanded entry again. He says the guard relented, but when T.I. demanded his name in order to report him to a supervisor, he says the guard only stared with a "blank face." T.I. says he went home, cooled down and then decided to walk back to get the guy's name -- but only got more of the silent treatment. He admits, at this point, saying, "You can step outside the booth into the street, so we can talk." (TMZ)
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