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Surprise! Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson Are Engaged. When you know, you know! Less than a month after E! News learned that Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson were seeing each other, multiple outlets report that the pair is now engaged. "It's a recent engagement. They're just two people who found love quickly and make each other happy all the time," a source shared with People. "They both started talking about it this past weekend. It's nothing they've been hiding." A source also confirms to us that Ariana and Pete were telling people they are engaged this past weekend at Robert Pattinson's house party. In just a few short weeks, fans couldn't help but sense the love and chemistry between the pop music superstar and Saturday Night Live comedian. Pete recently debuted two tattoos that paid tribute to Ariana. In addition, the pair has been sharing flirty, heartfelt comments on Instagram. And yes, Ariana was also spotted wearing a brand-new piece of bling at iHeartRadio and 102.7 KIISFM's Wango Tango concert earlier this month in Los Angeles. "i love u sm," Ariana cryptically wrote on Twitter Monday afternoon after the engagement rumors broke. "ok bye." While the exact day of the proposal remains unclear for now, Pete had lots of nice things to say about his leading lady during an appearance at a Hollywood improv club last week. "The first thing he responded with when they asked about Ariana was 'it's pretty dope huh?' And that's when he started saying how he felt so lucky like he won the lottery and couldn't believe he was so lucky," an audience member shared with E! News. "He said he's gonna 'ride this one out!' After that, he kind of got into more of a comedy act, but it was pretty sweet because that was the most genuine and happy he seemed during the whole thing." Ariana and Pete have known each other since at least 2016 when she hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live. They didn't turn their friendship into something more until they were both single. "Everyone thinks they're really cute together. People don't realize what a great sense of humor she has. It makes them a good match," a source previously told E! News. "They're having a good time." As of now, plans for a wedding don't seem to be on the agenda in the immediate future. Instead, Ariana has a new album being released later this summer. Congratulations to the happy couple! Us Weekly was first to report the news. (Eonline)
Paris Hilton Teases Possible Return to Reality TV Ahead of Chris Zylka Wedding. Paris Hilton is ready to go from the simple life to married life. It's no secret that the DJ and fashion designer is planning her fairytale wedding to Chris Zylka. But after making such a lasting impression on the small screen thanks to her role in The Simple Life, Paris realizes that a whole lot of fans want to see her back on TV. So, would she be open to having cameras document her life once again? "We've been getting a lot of calls and a lot of offers from different networks, pitching that show so maybe," she told E! News' Justin Sylvester exclusively. After all, Paris has a lot going on in her life. In addition to launching her new summer collection with fast fashion e-tailer Boohoo, the businesswoman is finalizing wedding plans and thinking about having kids. Dare we say this sounds like reality TV gold?! "I think that's just the next step in life," Paris shared with us when asked about expanding her family. "I definitely want to have some cousins for Nicky's babies to play with and I can't wait to have kids." She added, "It's the best feeling in the world just to find the one person who is your best friend. I trust him so much. He's so supportive and loving and like an angel. I feel like he saved me. I can't imagine my life with anyone else." While Paris is trying her best to keep wedding day details top-secret, she promises her dress is very "elegant." As for that guest list, she's still trying to finalize who scores an invite to the special bash. "It's going to be very hard [to narrow down the guest list] because I have friends from all around the world," she confessed. "It's going to be a hard choice or else I'll have like a million people there." Just another reason to have reality TV cameras rolling, right? Learn more about how you can shop Paris' collection for Boohoo by visiting their website now. (Eonline)
Dove Cameron Responds to Thomas Doherty Breakup Rumors: ''We Are Madly in Love.'' No breakup here folks! After the rumor mill began churning out claims that Dove Cameron and boyfriend Thomas Doherty had broken up, the 22-year-old actress set the record straight with a series of impassioned tweets on Monday afternoon. "PSA: THOMAS AND I ARE FINE. no we are not broken up yes we are still together no we are not fighting we are madly in love and better than ever please stop speculating/spreading rumors when you have absolutely no basis all smooth sailing over here thanks for checking innnnnn," she wrote. She continued in another tweet by saying "not everything i post has to do with thomas. ESPECIALLY when it's vague/negative. i wouldn't indirect my boyfriend like that? i'm not 11? i definitely wouldn't be sneakily hinting at issues in my relationship like hidden meaning easter-egg clues? my life isn't a reality show? bye." Now that's how you shut the naysayers down, Dove. The Descendants 2 co-stars have been dating for a year-and-a-half after first meeting on set. They're quite vocal about their love, with Dove recently saying that she is going to marry Thomas. So where did the split speculation stem from? Never ones to shy away from sharing their relationship on social media, fans were concerned when the couple's posts began to slow down in recent weeks. However, it seems as if all is well in the land of Dove and Thomas. So well, in fact, we suggest checking out their cutest moments of all time right here. (Eonline)
Ariana Grande, Ben Affleck and Scarlett Johansson: SNL Is Now the Breeding Ground for Celeb Relationships. Stars are finding love at Saturday Night Live. Ariana Grande is the latest celeb to spark a romance with a SNL power player. News broke on Monday that the "No Tears Left to Cry" singer is engaged to her new beau, comedian Pete Davidson. It was just last month that E! News learned the duo was dating, with a source telling us at the time, "It just started and is casual." Since that time though, the duo's relationship has become more serious, with the couple sharing many loved-up posts on social media and Davidson spending time with Grande's family. After news of the couple's engagement was revealed on Monday, Grande took to Twitter to seemingly respond to the reports, writing, "i love u sm," along with a series of emojis. This relationship follows many other celeb-SNL romances like Ben Affleck and producer Lindsay Shookus, as well as Scarlett Johansson's relationship with Weekend Update co-anchor Colin Jost. Back in July 2017, it was revealed that Affleck had started a relationship with Shookus. Since that time, the two have been spotted out on dinner dates in Los Angeles, watching the U.S. Open in New York City and attending the 2017 Emmys together. Shookus also recently opened up about what it's like to date Affleck in an interview with Elle. "My entire career has been behind the camera, and that's definitely where I'm most comfortable. I'm a producer, I'm a mom, a friend," she said. "Being considered a public figure honestly makes me laugh." Shookus later told the publication, "I've gone through a lot of change recently and I've gone through some really hard times, but I believe in who I am more, and I wouldn't give that up for anything." Johansson and Jost's romance was revealed in May 2017 when the couple was spotted packing on the PDA at the SNL season finale after-party. But a source told us at the time that the duo had been "hooking up" prior to that night, adding that it had been "going on for a bit." In July, a source told E! News that Johansson and Jost "are dating and having fun." Then months later at the SNL season 43 premiere after-party in the fall of 2017, the couple made their first public appearance together. And the couple still appears to be going strong, they recently attended the 2018 Met Gala together. Emma Stone was first linked to SNL writer Dave McCary back in the fall of 2017. Shortly before the romance rumors surfaced, the Oscar winner appeared on SNL, reuniting with La La Land co-star Ryan Gosling during the season 43 premiere episode. She also hosted the show in Dec. 2016 and would've likely crossed paths with McCary, who has worked on SNL since 2014 and is also a segment director on the show. The duo hasn't been spotted together in recent months. (Eonline)
Blink-182's Mark Hoppus Says His Teen Son 'Thinks I'm a Lame Dad'. When Blink-182 singer Mark Hoppus takes the stage, he's usually considered one of the coolest guys around ... except in the eyes of his son. "My son was telling me at one point about not being cool and I was like, 'What are you talking about? I play in a rock band. I'm cool,'" Hoppus told PEOPLE. "And he said, 'Yeah, you're 'guy in a band' cool, but you're not like cool-cool." To be fair, Hoppus' 15-year-old son, Jack, often attends Blink concerts. "I think my son likes what I do, but at the same time he kind of rolls his eyes at me and thinks I'm a lame dad," Hoppus joked. Don't tell that to you the thousands of fans who pack the Pearl Theater at the Palms in Las Vegas, where Blink-182 has a residency show through November. "Playing in Vegas is like playing a festival. There are people from all over the world who are in Vegas," Hoppus said. "Some people are coming strictly to see your show. Some people just happen to be here and come because we're in town. I feel like you have to work a little harder to win the audience over because there is so much stuff to do. You can go watch Cirque du Soleil and have people launch themselves 30 feet in the air. We have to come up with a really good show to compete with that." The residency show, called Kings of the Weekend, is essentially Blink's greatest hits, with some new songs scattered in the set list. The band plans to continue changing the set list to keep the show fresh, while still playing the classics. When asked if he regretted recording any song in the past, Hoppus admitted, "Kind of." "I love our entire catalog and I wouldn't necessarily change what we recorded but listening to our singing and playing from '97, more than 20 years ago, is almost like looking at pictures of yourself when you were in junior high school," he said. "Like, I wish I would have spent a little more time on that vocal. I had a weird phase from 20 until now." (People)
Blac Chyna doesn't have another bun in the oven, despite a photo that surfaced making some fans think otherwise. Chyna attended her son, King's kindergarten graduation on Friday wearing a tight pink dress ... prompting people on social media to point out what they swore was a baby bump -- but sources close to Chyna tell us fans got it twisted. We're told she's absolutely not pregnant, and you can blame the "bump" on the fact Chyna was just bloated. Chyna has been spending a lot of time with her boyfriend, YBN Almighty Jay, so many naturally thought she might've gotten knocked up. After all, she does have two kids with her previous partners -- Tyga and Rob Kardashian. Our source says, in this case, the third time is NOT a charm. Not yet, anyway. (TMZ)
Anthony Bourdain never finalized divorce from Ottavia Busia-Bourdain. Anthony Bourdain's divorce from the mother of his child was never finalized though he ruled out ever marrying girlfriend Asia Argento, according to a report. As the celebrity chef's legal next of kin, Ottavia Busia-Bourdain is in charge of decision-making, including over his remains which have been in Kayserberg-Vignobles, France since his suicide death last Friday. "We are only awaiting the wishes of the family," the mayor of the town, Pascal Lohr, told People. "Everything then will be done as quickly as possible." Busia-Bourdain, 40, and the tragic TV host, who married in 2007, have one daughter together, Ariane, 11. They amicably split in 2016 and, shortly after, Bourdain began dating Argento. The 61-year-old recently told People that while he couldn't see himself marrying the Italian actress, he "wouldn't hate" living with her. "Look, I like being around her as much as possible," he said. "She's like me, in a lot of ways. We've both been married twice. So that's not something that's ever, ever going to happen." Bourdain was married for 20 years to his first wife Nancy Putkoski. They divorced in 2005. Argento, 42, and Bourdain met while filming his hit travel food show "Parts Unknown." She also worked on the series. "That's the death of everything. I think we both respect each other's work," Bourdain added. "Nobody's ever going to say, 'Oh, but you promised we were going to go to the beach.' No, you know, you get a gig, that's it. That's it. Nothing else matters. Work first." But a source told the magazine that Bourdain was "madly in love with Asia" before his death -- to the point where friends were concerned over their relationship. "Like a teenage boy, just absolutely lovestruck," the source said. "He would have done anything for her, and that was a little red flag for some of his friends. Like, he was crazy in love with her, crazy being the keyword." The source said none of Bourdain's friends not even close pal and fellow chef Eric Ripert, who discovered his body "knew the depths of his pain." "Even his closest friends are still waiting for some mystery to be uncovered," the source said. "We knew his nerves were shattered a little; his marriage had fallen apart, he was way, way overworked and overdriven, but unstable ... No one had a clue." (PageSix)
Jada Pinkett Smith reveals she contemplated suicide. Nothing is off limits for Jada Pinkett Smith. The actress, 46, has opened up about her hair loss, her sex life and her family life, and now she's opening up about her mental health. "One thing I've learned in my life over the years is that mental health is something we should practice daily, not just when issues arise," she captioned a photo on Instagram of Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade. "We should take care of our mind and spirit in the same way we do our body. With the suicides of Kate and Anthony it brought up feelings of when I was in such despair and had considered the same demise ... often. In the years I spent towards my healing, many moons ago, I realized the mind and heart can be extremely delicate without the foundation of a formidable spirit," she wrote. "What I eat, what I watch on TV, what music I listen to, how I care for my body, my spiritual practice, what people I surround myself with, the amount of stress I allow and so on ... either contribute to or deteriorate my mental health. Mental health is a daily practice for me. It's a practice of deep self-love. May Kate and Anthony Rest In Peace. Many may not understand ... but I do, and this morning I have the deepest gratitude that I pulled through," she continued. Spade was found hanged in her apartment on June 5 and her death was ruled a suicide two days later. Her husband Andy released a statement shortly after her death, saying: "Kate suffered from depression and anxiety for many years. She was actively seeking help and working closely with her doctors to treat her disease, one that takes far too many lives." Bourdain was also found hanged on June 8. His body is currently stuck in France. (PageSix)
Roseanne Barr apologized to George Soros on Monday -- two weeks after she accused the Jewish billionaire of being a Nazi collaborator. "I apologize sincerely to @georgesoros. His family was persecuted by The Nazis & survived The Holocaust only because of the strength & resourcefulness of his father," she said, alongside a link to Soros' Open Society Foundation. On May 29, Barr had falsely claimed that Chelsea Clinton is married to Soros' nephew, then called the Democratic megadonor a "Nazi" who "turned in his fellow Jews." "Sorry to have tweeted incorrect info about you!I Please forgive me! By the way, George Soros is a nazi who turned in his fellow Jews 2 be murdered in German concentration camps & stole their wealth-were you aware of that? But, we all make mistakes, right Chelsea?" Barr wrote in the tweet, which she has not deleted. That same day, the comic compared former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett to an ape -- and ABC promptly cancelled the revival of her hit sitcom, "Roseanne," over the racist tweetstorm. Barr had apologized to Jarrett shortly after her tweet but didn't address the Soros smears, which were retweeted by President Trump's son Donald Trump Jr. Her apology to the 87-year-old Holocaust survivor comes two days after he gave a rare interview with the Washington Post calling her comments "a total fabrication." Soros was 14 when the Nazis occupied his native Hungary. At the time, he has said he and other kids were ordered by the Jewish Council to deliver deportation notices to local Jewish lawyers -- but Soros told the New Republic he instead warned them not to report to authorities. His father also paid a Christian government minister to allow Soros to pose as his godson -- during which time he once watched the official inventory the estate of a Jewish man who had fled the country. The conspiracy theory that Soros was a "Nazi collaborator" was spread after he discussed the incident in a 1998 "60 Minutes" interview, saying he didn't feel any guilt over it because he was "only a spectator," according to the Independent. (Page Six)
Lil Scrappy has just been released from the hospital, but his long recovery's just about to begin ... TMZ has learned. The rapper was released Monday from the Miami hospital where he spent 8 days following a vicious solo car crash after leaving King of Diamonds strip club. As we first showed you ...a surveillance camera captured the moment Scrappy slammed his white Mercedes into a utility pole, breaking his foot in 7 places. Our Scrappy sources say he'll have to undergo several months of intensive therapy on his foot, which now has a lot of hardware in it. For now, he'll be in a wheelchair until he can graduate to using a walker. Scrappy's friend, Ca$ino Roulette, was a passenger in the car, and we're told he got out of the hospital a few days ago. Police believe Scrappy fell asleep at the wheel, and they've closed their investigation into the accident. (TMZ)
Vince Vaughn was leaning against a bar with a drink in his hand hours before he was busted for DUI ... according to photos TMZ has obtained. The pics were taken Saturday at the Aloft Hotel in El Segundo, CA where Vince was attending a party. We're told he was there from about 7 PM to 10 PM. He was pulled over at a DUI checkpoint about 2-and-a-half hours later ... not far from the hotel. You can see Vince is wearing the same gray shirt as the one he was wearing in his smirky mug shot. Hard to make out exactly what he's drinking, but witnesses tell us he seemed to be sipping vodka-sodas while mingling with the guests. TMZ broke the story ... Vaughn and a male passenger were stopped by Manhattan Beach PD early Sunday morning. Vince was arrested for misdemeanor DUI and obstructing an officer. His co-pilot got nailed for obstruction and public intoxication. (TMZ)
Rose McGowan Says She "Will Clearly Plead Not Guilty" to Drug Possession Charges. UPDATE: Rose McGowan has been indicted on one felony count of drug possession, E! News confirms. A trial was set for Tuesday, June 12. McGowan has not commented on the development. E! News has reached out to her team for comment.
John Schneider's gonna be behind bars for the next few days -- a judge just gave him jail time for not paying spousal support to his estranged wife, Elvira ... TMZ has learned. The 'Dukes of Hazzard' star was sentenced Monday to 3 days in L.A. County jail for not making good on delinquent alimony he owed. As we reported, John was given a March deadline to pay up more than $150,000. The judge at the time told him he had to transfer his property to Elvira to square things away, and he also had to resolve tax liens against the property. He didn't ... so, now, in addition to the jail time, he'll have to do 240 hours of community service. Schneider could be in jail as soon as Tuesday. (TMZ)
Country star Martina McBride used interns to do her dirty work ... so claims a former employee who says he was fired for reporting her to authorities. Richard Hanson is suing Martina and her husband, John, claiming the McBrides hired unpaid interns and assigned them menial tasks like cleaning bathrooms, setting up and tearing down equipment, and delivering food. The most alarming allegation -- according to docs obtained by TMZ -- is that John once sent 2 interns to his home to check for an intruder and handed them a loaded gun for protection. Hanson says he headed up the internship program until 2017, and continually told the McBrides the interns needed to be paid at least minimum wage. He claims his pleas fell on deaf ears. He says he filed a claim with the Department of Labor and says John fired him in retaliation. Hanson's now suing for $1 million and other damages. We've reached out to Martina and John ... so far, no word back. (TMZ)
Chris Johnson just got SERVED!! The NFL running back was blindsided with an assault and battery lawsuit at an autograph signing over the weekend -- filed by the valet he allegedly attacked in April ... and TMZ Sports has the video. Here's what went down ... CJ was signing pics and memorabilia for fans at a minor league baseball game in FL on Saturday ... when a process server patiently waited in line for her time to meet the All-Pro back. Once the server got her chance ... she placed the papers right on the table for Johnson, who nearly puts his John Hancock on the complaint and summons until he realizes what's in front of him. In the civil suit, the alleged victim states he was seriously injured, lost work 'cause of the incident, and has medical bills to pay. It's unclear exactly how much he's asking for ... but it's at least $15K. It's a clever tactic, but not the first time we've seen this move used -- Warren Sapp was duped at a meet-and-greet back in February. (TMZ)
Pennsylvania's Supreme Court is denying Meek Mill's motion to have Judge Brinkley removed from his case ... at least until after his next hearing. The state's Supreme Court justices were split on the matter -- 3 denied it, 3 supported it ... but there's a twist. Justice Wecht denied it but left the door open for Meek and his team to raise the issue again after his June 18 hearing in front of Judge Brinkley. As we've reported ... Meek's attorneys feel Judge Brinkley has a personal grudge against the rapper, and they've filed multiple motions to have her removed. The justices who supported Meek's motion agreed Brinkley should have recused herself because "her continued involvement has created an appearance of impropriety that tends to undermine public confidence in the judiciary." As for the 3-3 split, there could have been a tie-breaker but, for some reason, Justice Kevin Dougherty did not participate in the decision. Meek's attorney Joe Tacopina tells us, "We remain hopeful that the overwhelming amount of evidence in this case and the Philadelphia District Attorney's backing will prompt Judge Brinkley to grant Meek a new trial, failing which we will promptly pursue all appellate remedies available to right this terrible injustice." (TMZ)
Bode Miller Mourns the Death of 19-Month-Old Daughter After Pool Accident. Bode Miller and his wife Morgan Miller are in mourning after their 19-month-old daughter passed away over the weekend. In an Instagram posted Monday afternoon, the Olympic athlete confirmed the tragic news to his fans and followers. "We are beyond devastated. Our baby girl, Emmy, passed away yesterday," he wrote on social media. "Never in a million years did we think we would experience a pain like this. Her love, her light, her spirit will never be forgotten." Bode added, "Our little girl loved life and lived it to it's fullest everyday. Our family respectfully requests privacy during this painful time." The post, which was also shared on Morgan's page, also included several photos of baby Emmy including moments where she was playing with toys, taking a bath and enjoying the great outdoors. According to TMZ, the 19-month-old passed away after a tragic drowning accident. Orange County Fire told the outlet that paramedics rushed to the scene and performed CPR before transporting her to a hospital. They were not able to resuscitate her. Orange County Sheriff could not comment on manner of death to E! News since it is a part of an open investigation by the coroner's officer. One glimpse at Bode and Morgan's Instagram feeds and you'll be quick to see the love they have for all of their kids. In fact, when the athlete went to cover the Winter Olympics, he couldn't help but express how much he missed his kids including Emmy. "I can't wait to get home to my little princess. She's waiting patiently," he wrote online. And just this November, the proud parents documented Emmy's first birthday that included cake and candles. "Happy 1st Birthday to my baby girl!" Morgan shared on social media. "Everyone at U.S. Ski & Snowboard is devastated to hear the tragic news about Bode and Morgan's baby daughter Emmy," CEO and President of U.S. Ski and Snowboard Tiger Shaw shared in a statement this evening. "Our thoughts and prayers are with them, their family and friends at this time." (Eonline)
Paris Hilton Teases Possible Return to Reality TV Ahead of Chris Zylka Wedding. Paris Hilton is ready to go from the simple life to married life. It's no secret that the DJ and fashion designer is planning her fairytale wedding to Chris Zylka. But after making such a lasting impression on the small screen thanks to her role in The Simple Life, Paris realizes that a whole lot of fans want to see her back on TV. So, would she be open to having cameras document her life once again? "We've been getting a lot of calls and a lot of offers from different networks, pitching that show so maybe," she told E! News' Justin Sylvester exclusively. After all, Paris has a lot going on in her life. In addition to launching her new summer collection with fast fashion e-tailer Boohoo, the businesswoman is finalizing wedding plans and thinking about having kids. Dare we say this sounds like reality TV gold?! "I think that's just the next step in life," Paris shared with us when asked about expanding her family. "I definitely want to have some cousins for Nicky's babies to play with and I can't wait to have kids." She added, "It's the best feeling in the world just to find the one person who is your best friend. I trust him so much. He's so supportive and loving and like an angel. I feel like he saved me. I can't imagine my life with anyone else." While Paris is trying her best to keep wedding day details top-secret, she promises her dress is very "elegant." As for that guest list, she's still trying to finalize who scores an invite to the special bash. "It's going to be very hard [to narrow down the guest list] because I have friends from all around the world," she confessed. "It's going to be a hard choice or else I'll have like a million people there." Just another reason to have reality TV cameras rolling, right? Learn more about how you can shop Paris' collection for Boohoo by visiting their website now. (Eonline)
Dove Cameron Responds to Thomas Doherty Breakup Rumors: ''We Are Madly in Love.'' No breakup here folks! After the rumor mill began churning out claims that Dove Cameron and boyfriend Thomas Doherty had broken up, the 22-year-old actress set the record straight with a series of impassioned tweets on Monday afternoon. "PSA: THOMAS AND I ARE FINE. no we are not broken up yes we are still together no we are not fighting we are madly in love and better than ever please stop speculating/spreading rumors when you have absolutely no basis all smooth sailing over here thanks for checking innnnnn," she wrote. She continued in another tweet by saying "not everything i post has to do with thomas. ESPECIALLY when it's vague/negative. i wouldn't indirect my boyfriend like that? i'm not 11? i definitely wouldn't be sneakily hinting at issues in my relationship like hidden meaning easter-egg clues? my life isn't a reality show? bye." Now that's how you shut the naysayers down, Dove. The Descendants 2 co-stars have been dating for a year-and-a-half after first meeting on set. They're quite vocal about their love, with Dove recently saying that she is going to marry Thomas. So where did the split speculation stem from? Never ones to shy away from sharing their relationship on social media, fans were concerned when the couple's posts began to slow down in recent weeks. However, it seems as if all is well in the land of Dove and Thomas. So well, in fact, we suggest checking out their cutest moments of all time right here. (Eonline)
Ariana Grande, Ben Affleck and Scarlett Johansson: SNL Is Now the Breeding Ground for Celeb Relationships. Stars are finding love at Saturday Night Live. Ariana Grande is the latest celeb to spark a romance with a SNL power player. News broke on Monday that the "No Tears Left to Cry" singer is engaged to her new beau, comedian Pete Davidson. It was just last month that E! News learned the duo was dating, with a source telling us at the time, "It just started and is casual." Since that time though, the duo's relationship has become more serious, with the couple sharing many loved-up posts on social media and Davidson spending time with Grande's family. After news of the couple's engagement was revealed on Monday, Grande took to Twitter to seemingly respond to the reports, writing, "i love u sm," along with a series of emojis. This relationship follows many other celeb-SNL romances like Ben Affleck and producer Lindsay Shookus, as well as Scarlett Johansson's relationship with Weekend Update co-anchor Colin Jost. Back in July 2017, it was revealed that Affleck had started a relationship with Shookus. Since that time, the two have been spotted out on dinner dates in Los Angeles, watching the U.S. Open in New York City and attending the 2017 Emmys together. Shookus also recently opened up about what it's like to date Affleck in an interview with Elle. "My entire career has been behind the camera, and that's definitely where I'm most comfortable. I'm a producer, I'm a mom, a friend," she said. "Being considered a public figure honestly makes me laugh." Shookus later told the publication, "I've gone through a lot of change recently and I've gone through some really hard times, but I believe in who I am more, and I wouldn't give that up for anything." Johansson and Jost's romance was revealed in May 2017 when the couple was spotted packing on the PDA at the SNL season finale after-party. But a source told us at the time that the duo had been "hooking up" prior to that night, adding that it had been "going on for a bit." In July, a source told E! News that Johansson and Jost "are dating and having fun." Then months later at the SNL season 43 premiere after-party in the fall of 2017, the couple made their first public appearance together. And the couple still appears to be going strong, they recently attended the 2018 Met Gala together. Emma Stone was first linked to SNL writer Dave McCary back in the fall of 2017. Shortly before the romance rumors surfaced, the Oscar winner appeared on SNL, reuniting with La La Land co-star Ryan Gosling during the season 43 premiere episode. She also hosted the show in Dec. 2016 and would've likely crossed paths with McCary, who has worked on SNL since 2014 and is also a segment director on the show. The duo hasn't been spotted together in recent months. (Eonline)
Blink-182's Mark Hoppus Says His Teen Son 'Thinks I'm a Lame Dad'. When Blink-182 singer Mark Hoppus takes the stage, he's usually considered one of the coolest guys around ... except in the eyes of his son. "My son was telling me at one point about not being cool and I was like, 'What are you talking about? I play in a rock band. I'm cool,'" Hoppus told PEOPLE. "And he said, 'Yeah, you're 'guy in a band' cool, but you're not like cool-cool." To be fair, Hoppus' 15-year-old son, Jack, often attends Blink concerts. "I think my son likes what I do, but at the same time he kind of rolls his eyes at me and thinks I'm a lame dad," Hoppus joked. Don't tell that to you the thousands of fans who pack the Pearl Theater at the Palms in Las Vegas, where Blink-182 has a residency show through November. "Playing in Vegas is like playing a festival. There are people from all over the world who are in Vegas," Hoppus said. "Some people are coming strictly to see your show. Some people just happen to be here and come because we're in town. I feel like you have to work a little harder to win the audience over because there is so much stuff to do. You can go watch Cirque du Soleil and have people launch themselves 30 feet in the air. We have to come up with a really good show to compete with that." The residency show, called Kings of the Weekend, is essentially Blink's greatest hits, with some new songs scattered in the set list. The band plans to continue changing the set list to keep the show fresh, while still playing the classics. When asked if he regretted recording any song in the past, Hoppus admitted, "Kind of." "I love our entire catalog and I wouldn't necessarily change what we recorded but listening to our singing and playing from '97, more than 20 years ago, is almost like looking at pictures of yourself when you were in junior high school," he said. "Like, I wish I would have spent a little more time on that vocal. I had a weird phase from 20 until now." (People)
Blac Chyna doesn't have another bun in the oven, despite a photo that surfaced making some fans think otherwise. Chyna attended her son, King's kindergarten graduation on Friday wearing a tight pink dress ... prompting people on social media to point out what they swore was a baby bump -- but sources close to Chyna tell us fans got it twisted. We're told she's absolutely not pregnant, and you can blame the "bump" on the fact Chyna was just bloated. Chyna has been spending a lot of time with her boyfriend, YBN Almighty Jay, so many naturally thought she might've gotten knocked up. After all, she does have two kids with her previous partners -- Tyga and Rob Kardashian. Our source says, in this case, the third time is NOT a charm. Not yet, anyway. (TMZ)
Anthony Bourdain never finalized divorce from Ottavia Busia-Bourdain. Anthony Bourdain's divorce from the mother of his child was never finalized though he ruled out ever marrying girlfriend Asia Argento, according to a report. As the celebrity chef's legal next of kin, Ottavia Busia-Bourdain is in charge of decision-making, including over his remains which have been in Kayserberg-Vignobles, France since his suicide death last Friday. "We are only awaiting the wishes of the family," the mayor of the town, Pascal Lohr, told People. "Everything then will be done as quickly as possible." Busia-Bourdain, 40, and the tragic TV host, who married in 2007, have one daughter together, Ariane, 11. They amicably split in 2016 and, shortly after, Bourdain began dating Argento. The 61-year-old recently told People that while he couldn't see himself marrying the Italian actress, he "wouldn't hate" living with her. "Look, I like being around her as much as possible," he said. "She's like me, in a lot of ways. We've both been married twice. So that's not something that's ever, ever going to happen." Bourdain was married for 20 years to his first wife Nancy Putkoski. They divorced in 2005. Argento, 42, and Bourdain met while filming his hit travel food show "Parts Unknown." She also worked on the series. "That's the death of everything. I think we both respect each other's work," Bourdain added. "Nobody's ever going to say, 'Oh, but you promised we were going to go to the beach.' No, you know, you get a gig, that's it. That's it. Nothing else matters. Work first." But a source told the magazine that Bourdain was "madly in love with Asia" before his death -- to the point where friends were concerned over their relationship. "Like a teenage boy, just absolutely lovestruck," the source said. "He would have done anything for her, and that was a little red flag for some of his friends. Like, he was crazy in love with her, crazy being the keyword." The source said none of Bourdain's friends not even close pal and fellow chef Eric Ripert, who discovered his body "knew the depths of his pain." "Even his closest friends are still waiting for some mystery to be uncovered," the source said. "We knew his nerves were shattered a little; his marriage had fallen apart, he was way, way overworked and overdriven, but unstable ... No one had a clue." (PageSix)
Jada Pinkett Smith reveals she contemplated suicide. Nothing is off limits for Jada Pinkett Smith. The actress, 46, has opened up about her hair loss, her sex life and her family life, and now she's opening up about her mental health. "One thing I've learned in my life over the years is that mental health is something we should practice daily, not just when issues arise," she captioned a photo on Instagram of Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade. "We should take care of our mind and spirit in the same way we do our body. With the suicides of Kate and Anthony it brought up feelings of when I was in such despair and had considered the same demise ... often. In the years I spent towards my healing, many moons ago, I realized the mind and heart can be extremely delicate without the foundation of a formidable spirit," she wrote. "What I eat, what I watch on TV, what music I listen to, how I care for my body, my spiritual practice, what people I surround myself with, the amount of stress I allow and so on ... either contribute to or deteriorate my mental health. Mental health is a daily practice for me. It's a practice of deep self-love. May Kate and Anthony Rest In Peace. Many may not understand ... but I do, and this morning I have the deepest gratitude that I pulled through," she continued. Spade was found hanged in her apartment on June 5 and her death was ruled a suicide two days later. Her husband Andy released a statement shortly after her death, saying: "Kate suffered from depression and anxiety for many years. She was actively seeking help and working closely with her doctors to treat her disease, one that takes far too many lives." Bourdain was also found hanged on June 8. His body is currently stuck in France. (PageSix)
Roseanne Barr apologized to George Soros on Monday -- two weeks after she accused the Jewish billionaire of being a Nazi collaborator. "I apologize sincerely to @georgesoros. His family was persecuted by The Nazis & survived The Holocaust only because of the strength & resourcefulness of his father," she said, alongside a link to Soros' Open Society Foundation. On May 29, Barr had falsely claimed that Chelsea Clinton is married to Soros' nephew, then called the Democratic megadonor a "Nazi" who "turned in his fellow Jews." "Sorry to have tweeted incorrect info about you!I Please forgive me! By the way, George Soros is a nazi who turned in his fellow Jews 2 be murdered in German concentration camps & stole their wealth-were you aware of that? But, we all make mistakes, right Chelsea?" Barr wrote in the tweet, which she has not deleted. That same day, the comic compared former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett to an ape -- and ABC promptly cancelled the revival of her hit sitcom, "Roseanne," over the racist tweetstorm. Barr had apologized to Jarrett shortly after her tweet but didn't address the Soros smears, which were retweeted by President Trump's son Donald Trump Jr. Her apology to the 87-year-old Holocaust survivor comes two days after he gave a rare interview with the Washington Post calling her comments "a total fabrication." Soros was 14 when the Nazis occupied his native Hungary. At the time, he has said he and other kids were ordered by the Jewish Council to deliver deportation notices to local Jewish lawyers -- but Soros told the New Republic he instead warned them not to report to authorities. His father also paid a Christian government minister to allow Soros to pose as his godson -- during which time he once watched the official inventory the estate of a Jewish man who had fled the country. The conspiracy theory that Soros was a "Nazi collaborator" was spread after he discussed the incident in a 1998 "60 Minutes" interview, saying he didn't feel any guilt over it because he was "only a spectator," according to the Independent. (Page Six)
Lil Scrappy has just been released from the hospital, but his long recovery's just about to begin ... TMZ has learned. The rapper was released Monday from the Miami hospital where he spent 8 days following a vicious solo car crash after leaving King of Diamonds strip club. As we first showed you ...a surveillance camera captured the moment Scrappy slammed his white Mercedes into a utility pole, breaking his foot in 7 places. Our Scrappy sources say he'll have to undergo several months of intensive therapy on his foot, which now has a lot of hardware in it. For now, he'll be in a wheelchair until he can graduate to using a walker. Scrappy's friend, Ca$ino Roulette, was a passenger in the car, and we're told he got out of the hospital a few days ago. Police believe Scrappy fell asleep at the wheel, and they've closed their investigation into the accident. (TMZ)
Vince Vaughn was leaning against a bar with a drink in his hand hours before he was busted for DUI ... according to photos TMZ has obtained. The pics were taken Saturday at the Aloft Hotel in El Segundo, CA where Vince was attending a party. We're told he was there from about 7 PM to 10 PM. He was pulled over at a DUI checkpoint about 2-and-a-half hours later ... not far from the hotel. You can see Vince is wearing the same gray shirt as the one he was wearing in his smirky mug shot. Hard to make out exactly what he's drinking, but witnesses tell us he seemed to be sipping vodka-sodas while mingling with the guests. TMZ broke the story ... Vaughn and a male passenger were stopped by Manhattan Beach PD early Sunday morning. Vince was arrested for misdemeanor DUI and obstructing an officer. His co-pilot got nailed for obstruction and public intoxication. (TMZ)
Rose McGowan Says She "Will Clearly Plead Not Guilty" to Drug Possession Charges. UPDATE: Rose McGowan has been indicted on one felony count of drug possession, E! News confirms. A trial was set for Tuesday, June 12. McGowan has not commented on the development. E! News has reached out to her team for comment.
John Schneider's gonna be behind bars for the next few days -- a judge just gave him jail time for not paying spousal support to his estranged wife, Elvira ... TMZ has learned. The 'Dukes of Hazzard' star was sentenced Monday to 3 days in L.A. County jail for not making good on delinquent alimony he owed. As we reported, John was given a March deadline to pay up more than $150,000. The judge at the time told him he had to transfer his property to Elvira to square things away, and he also had to resolve tax liens against the property. He didn't ... so, now, in addition to the jail time, he'll have to do 240 hours of community service. Schneider could be in jail as soon as Tuesday. (TMZ)
Country star Martina McBride used interns to do her dirty work ... so claims a former employee who says he was fired for reporting her to authorities. Richard Hanson is suing Martina and her husband, John, claiming the McBrides hired unpaid interns and assigned them menial tasks like cleaning bathrooms, setting up and tearing down equipment, and delivering food. The most alarming allegation -- according to docs obtained by TMZ -- is that John once sent 2 interns to his home to check for an intruder and handed them a loaded gun for protection. Hanson says he headed up the internship program until 2017, and continually told the McBrides the interns needed to be paid at least minimum wage. He claims his pleas fell on deaf ears. He says he filed a claim with the Department of Labor and says John fired him in retaliation. Hanson's now suing for $1 million and other damages. We've reached out to Martina and John ... so far, no word back. (TMZ)
Chris Johnson just got SERVED!! The NFL running back was blindsided with an assault and battery lawsuit at an autograph signing over the weekend -- filed by the valet he allegedly attacked in April ... and TMZ Sports has the video. Here's what went down ... CJ was signing pics and memorabilia for fans at a minor league baseball game in FL on Saturday ... when a process server patiently waited in line for her time to meet the All-Pro back. Once the server got her chance ... she placed the papers right on the table for Johnson, who nearly puts his John Hancock on the complaint and summons until he realizes what's in front of him. In the civil suit, the alleged victim states he was seriously injured, lost work 'cause of the incident, and has medical bills to pay. It's unclear exactly how much he's asking for ... but it's at least $15K. It's a clever tactic, but not the first time we've seen this move used -- Warren Sapp was duped at a meet-and-greet back in February. (TMZ)
Pennsylvania's Supreme Court is denying Meek Mill's motion to have Judge Brinkley removed from his case ... at least until after his next hearing. The state's Supreme Court justices were split on the matter -- 3 denied it, 3 supported it ... but there's a twist. Justice Wecht denied it but left the door open for Meek and his team to raise the issue again after his June 18 hearing in front of Judge Brinkley. As we've reported ... Meek's attorneys feel Judge Brinkley has a personal grudge against the rapper, and they've filed multiple motions to have her removed. The justices who supported Meek's motion agreed Brinkley should have recused herself because "her continued involvement has created an appearance of impropriety that tends to undermine public confidence in the judiciary." As for the 3-3 split, there could have been a tie-breaker but, for some reason, Justice Kevin Dougherty did not participate in the decision. Meek's attorney Joe Tacopina tells us, "We remain hopeful that the overwhelming amount of evidence in this case and the Philadelphia District Attorney's backing will prompt Judge Brinkley to grant Meek a new trial, failing which we will promptly pursue all appellate remedies available to right this terrible injustice." (TMZ)
Bode Miller Mourns the Death of 19-Month-Old Daughter After Pool Accident. Bode Miller and his wife Morgan Miller are in mourning after their 19-month-old daughter passed away over the weekend. In an Instagram posted Monday afternoon, the Olympic athlete confirmed the tragic news to his fans and followers. "We are beyond devastated. Our baby girl, Emmy, passed away yesterday," he wrote on social media. "Never in a million years did we think we would experience a pain like this. Her love, her light, her spirit will never be forgotten." Bode added, "Our little girl loved life and lived it to it's fullest everyday. Our family respectfully requests privacy during this painful time." The post, which was also shared on Morgan's page, also included several photos of baby Emmy including moments where she was playing with toys, taking a bath and enjoying the great outdoors. According to TMZ, the 19-month-old passed away after a tragic drowning accident. Orange County Fire told the outlet that paramedics rushed to the scene and performed CPR before transporting her to a hospital. They were not able to resuscitate her. Orange County Sheriff could not comment on manner of death to E! News since it is a part of an open investigation by the coroner's officer. One glimpse at Bode and Morgan's Instagram feeds and you'll be quick to see the love they have for all of their kids. In fact, when the athlete went to cover the Winter Olympics, he couldn't help but express how much he missed his kids including Emmy. "I can't wait to get home to my little princess. She's waiting patiently," he wrote online. And just this November, the proud parents documented Emmy's first birthday that included cake and candles. "Happy 1st Birthday to my baby girl!" Morgan shared on social media. "Everyone at U.S. Ski & Snowboard is devastated to hear the tragic news about Bode and Morgan's baby daughter Emmy," CEO and President of U.S. Ski and Snowboard Tiger Shaw shared in a statement this evening. "Our thoughts and prayers are with them, their family and friends at this time." (Eonline)
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