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Katharine McPhee and David Foster Are Engaged. Katharine McPhee and David Foster are engaged! The 34-year-old actress and the 68-year-old music producer are set to tie the knot, McPhee's rep confirmed to TMZ on Tuesday. McPhee then confirmed the news herself on Twitter, posting a ring emoji along with a GIF of Ariana Grande which says, "And what about it?" According to McPhee and Foster's Instagram accounts, the couple is currently on vacation in Italy together, where the proposal reportedly took place. The couple has been linked since last year, but have played coy on the relationship speculation. In December, McPhee and Foster were spotted packing on the PDA in Paris. Then in March, the duo enjoyed a date night at Elton John's Oscar party. McPhee and Foster were photographed inside the viewing party after he first walked the carpet solo. He then met up with McPhee inside where they enjoyed dinner side by side at the same table. Then in May, the duo walked the rep carpet together at the 2018 Met Gala. This will be the second marriage for McPhee, who was previously wed to Nick Cokas from 2008 to 2016. And this will be the fifth marriage for Foster, who was previously married to B.J. Cook, Rebecca Dyer, Linda Thompson and most recently, Yolanda Hadid. After four years of marriage, Hadid -- who is the mother of Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid and Anward Hadid -- filed for divorce from Foster in Jan. 2016. The former couple's divorce was finalized in Oct. 2017. A month later, Foster's daughters, Erin Foster and Sara Foster, dished to E! News about their dad possibly dating McPhee. "We are really happy if our dad is happy," Sara told us, while Erin added, "I love her on Scorpion." "We love Katharine McPhee. We love our dad. We want our dad to be happy. We don't care who he dates...don't really care how old they are," Sara said, adding, "We don't know if it's her." Erin said their father is a "very young-at-heart kind of guy." "Honestly, our friends in their twenties are trying to date him, so we're just proud of him for not doing that," she said. "He's like, 'I draw the line there.' I think thirties, forties is like a respectable age for a man in his sixties." Congratulations to the couple on the engagement news! (Eonline)

Olivia Culpo and Danny Amendola Are ''Exclusively'' Back Together: Inside Their Rekindled Romance. Distance makes the heart grow fonder... especially in the case of Olivia Culpo and Danny Amendola. A source tells E! News the model and NFL star officially a couple once again, three months after Olivia confirmed they had gone their separate ways. "Olivia and Danny are exclusively back together and are in a great place since splitting," our insider reveals. "They really needed space and to figure things out, but their paths led them to reconnect again and they're really happy." Just days ago, the former Miss Universe and Miami Dolphins quarterback reignited romance rumors after popping up in Ibiza together. The source says Danny joined Olivia overseas for a "work commitment" and the pair was "inseparable" throughout the getaway. So what's different about their dynamic this time around? It's all about refocusing priorities and staying present in the moment. "They really care about each other and want to make the distance work," the source explains, referencing the Model Squad star's Southern California living sitch and Amendola's Miami training base. "Danny flew back to L.A. with Olivia and he is going to be staying with her for a bit. They are trying to be a normal couple as long as possible until Olivia flies off to her next work commitment, but she is hoping he will tag along until his season starts." The on-again lovebirds first went public with their relationship in February 2016, and have been by each other's side through major milestones like Danny's 2018 Super Bowl win. "They are working on things and are definitely talking and seeing each other often," a source previously told E! News of their relationship status. "Olivia has minor commitment issues and is very independent, making it hard for her to be in a relationship. She also travels often and is very busy with work, which is hard." We're glad to see Olivia and Danny working things out! (Eonline)

Lucy Hale Sparks Romance Rumors With Ryan Rottman. Lucy Hale may have just revealed her pretty little summer romance. Earlier today, the Pretty Little Liars star stepped out for a morning coffee run to Starbucks. But instead of making the trip solo, the actress brought along fellow actor Ryan Rottman. Wearing 7 For All Mankind jeans and a pink tank-top, Lucy looked ready for summer in her shades and ice-cold beverage. As for Ryan, he opted for water while wearing ripped denim jeans and a sweater. While they may make a fashionable pair, many can't ignore the fact that photographers spotted them holding hands at one point in their Monday morning outing. And although both parties aren't confirming anything relationship wise, it certainly caught fans' attention. And yes, they are following each other on social media. For those who don't recall, Lucy was previously dating her Life Sentence co-star Riley Smith. Their romance wasn't revealed until they were photographed displaying some PDA outside Pace restaurant in Los Angeles. As for Ryan, he previously dated model Jessica Vargas. Fans will definitely remember Lucy for her role as Aria in the juicy series Pretty Little Liars. As for Ryan, he's in the industry as well serving as an actor and writer. He worked on various projects including 90210, Billionaire Boys Club and The House Bunny. So, could Hollywood have a nice new romance on its hands or is it just two people hanging out together? Only time will tell! (Eonline)

Jennifer Aniston wasn't about to let a little rain get her down. While filming the new Netflix movie Murder Mystery in Montreal on June 27, not even a constant downpour could dampen her mood. "She was very upbeat when they started shooting," says a set source in the new issue of Us Weekly. "In fact, Jen seems happy every time she's on the set." Her merry attitude has been infectious, notes the source, keeping her costars, including Adam Sandler, and the crew in high spirits: "The vibe here is great." These days, the Friends alum, 49, has every reason to smile. Nearly five months after she and Justin Theroux announced their plans to call it quitson their two-and-a half-year marriage, Aniston is dating again -- and, insiders reveal, she's being wooed by two men! "It's very hush-hush," says a confidant, adding that neither is an actor. The first contender, says another source, is a tech titan introduced to Aniston by a close friend. "He recently split from his wife and is trying to win over Jen," confides the source. The second, says another confidant, "is an industry creative she met when they started working on a project together several months ago." The fact that neither is Aniston's usual type only adds to the allure for the actress -- and her tight-knit circle of girlfriends. "Jen's group is excited that she's dating again," says an Aniston insider. "They can hardly keep it a secret when they're so happy to see Jen moving on." The remarkable resilience Aniston has shown this time around is a far cry from the devastation she went through after Brad Pitt blindsided her with their 2005 divorce. In fact, her healthy attitude has allowed both her and her friends to have fun with the tabloid rumor (which Us previously debunked) that Aniston is dating Pitt again. As Portia de Rossi told Us at a West Hollywood event June 27, "I was at a newsstand... and there was a cover of Brad and Jen!" She jokingly alerted her wife, Ellen DeGeneres. Continues de Rossi, "I actually took a picture of it and sent it to Ellen and said, 'Can you believe this!'" Though Aniston is in a positive headspace, she's still stepping into the dating pool with caution. "As strong as Jen is, she tends to be very wary of new people," says the friend. "It normally takes a while for her to open up and trust someone." (US Weekly)

Bachelor Alums Peyton and Chris Lambton Expecting Baby No. 2. Bachelor Nation is about to get a little bit bigger. Chris Lambton and his wife Peyton Lambton are expecting their second child. Peyton, who competed for Andy Baldwin's heart on season 10 of The Bachelor, announced the news via Instagram. "Our team is expanding and we couldn't be more excited!!" the soon-to-be mother of two wrote alongside a photo of her and her hubby smiling with daughter Lyla James. "Lyla James is ready for her promotion to big sister." The proud papa also reposted the announcement with an excited "Woooohooooooo." In her corresponding blog post, Peyton described the pregnancy as a "complete surprise." "Lyla James was an IVF baby and we went through so much to bring her into this world," she wrote. "I just assumed that was how we would create all of our babies.....boy was I wrong!" The reality star explained the couple "tried for years to get pregnant the old fashioned way and it didn't work." "How in the world is it happening now?" she continued. "I had a plan. I was going to enjoy the summer with Lyla James and then start the madness in the fall. God and the universe had other plans for us and we couldn't be more excited!! I feel a bit of empowerment that my body was able to do its job. I'm happy that IVF exists and I am also happy to have a different experience this time around." As for the sex of the child, the Bachelor alumna claimed the two are "going to wait to be surprised." She also admitted her first few months of pregnancy haven't been the easiest. "I have been sick as a dog, but I am finally coming around as we just passed the first trimester," she wrote. "The exhaustion is no joke, especially with a very active toddler running around." Speaking of their toddler, Peyton is confident that Lyla James will be a great big sister. "She is so nurturing and loves taking care of her baby dolls so I think and hope that will transfer into a real baby," she wrote. "Fingers crossed!" The couple welcomed their first child in November 2016. The two wed in 2012 after getting engaged in June 2011. In addition to appearing on The Bachelor, Peyton starred on season one of Bachelor Pad. As for Chris, he handed out roses on Ali Fedotowsky's season of The Bachelorette. Fans may also recognize the two from the HGTV show Going Yard. (Eonline)

Kelly Slater -- the most decorated pro surfer of all time -- says he's finally ready to retire from the pro surfing championship tour ... but not until he competes one last time!!! "My basic plan is to get myself really healthy again, get ready for April, and next year be my last year on tour and just be done with it," Slater said during the 2018 Corona J-Bay Open. In other words, the 46-year-old surf god will compete during the 2019 season -- and give it one last shot to win his 12th World Surf League Championship. Slater's been nursing a broken foot -- which he calls "pretty minor on the scope of life" -- and says, as soon as he heals up, he'll be ready for his farewell tour. Don't worry about Kelly's post-competition life ... the guy created his own artificial wave machine which some say will revolutionize the sport -- especially the way competitions are televised. By the way, no one's even close to catching Slater when it comes to world titles -- the next guy on the list only has 5. Salute to the G.O.A.T. (TMZ)

"NCIS: Los Angeles" star Linda Hunt was hospitalized after a serious car wreck in Hollywood. Hunt was driving a black BMW SUV Monday and tried making a left turn. An eyewitness tells us Hunt struck a sedan and then collided with a Honda SUV. Hunt was visibly shaken, and witnesses escorted her to a lawn chair on the sidewalk. We're told paramedics evaluated Linda on the chair and then determined she needed to be taken to the hospital. The witness tells us the other drivers only suffered minor injuries. Hunt has been a fixture on 'NCIS,' appearing in over 200 episodes. She's also done voice work on video games and voiced Grandmother Willow in Disney's "Pocahontas." Law enforcement sources confirmed only one person from the accident was hospitalized. At this time, the cause of the accident is under investigation. We reached out to Linda's rep to check on her condition but have not yet heard back. (TMZ)

Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin's relationship is speeding along, but everything came to a sudden, grinding halt Monday when his fancy sports car broke down. Biebs and Hailey were cruising in the Hamptons in a Mercedes-Benz SLS -- with gullwing doors, no less -- when they ran into car trouble. The supercar's got a starting price of about $200k and goes from 0-60 mph in less than 4 seconds. It, apparently, goes from 60 to 0 pretty quickly too. The car's been discontinued, which might explain the trouble. Justin and Hailey had to get help from a cop who directed traffic around the intersection where the Benz crapped out. A mechanic eventually showed up to repair the whip. Luckily, Justin's well beyond the "impress your date" stage with Hailey -- since they've barely come up for air since getting back together. (TMZ)

Guy Pearce Accuses Kevin Spacey of Being "Handsy" on L.A. Confidential Set. Guy Pearce has accused Kevin Spacey of being "handsy." The actor made the comment about his former L.A. Confidential co-star during a chat with Andrew Denton for the show "Interview." Denton had been asking Pearce about stars he had worked with and questioned him about Spacey. "Yeah... Yeah... Tough one to talk about at the moment," Pearce said in a trailer for the interview. "Amazing actor, incredible actor. Slightly difficult time with Kevin. Yeah." When Denton asked if he was referring to the time they worked together, Pearce replied, "Yeah. Yeah. He's a -- he's a handsy guy." He then added, "Yeah. Thankfully I was 29 and not 14." The House of Cards star has faced several allegations of sexual misconduct since the fall of 2017. For instance, Anthony Rapp accused Spacey of making a sexual advance at him when the Star Trek: Discovery actor was 14. Spacey issued an apology to Rapp on Twitter but said he did not remember the encounter. He also came out as gay in the same statement. Justin Dawes also accused Spacey of inviting him over when he was 16 to watch Chinatown. However, Dawes claimed Spacey "gave him a cocktail and played pornography" instead. In addition, Harry Dreyfuss accused Spacey of groping him when he was an 18-year-old high school senior. Furthermore, CNN published a report in which eight past or current House of Cards staffers accused Spacey of sexual misconduct. Netflix has since cut ties with the actor. Then, in January, TMZ reported that Scotland Yard was investigating allegations of sexual assault involving Spacey. The Los Angeles County Sheriff Department Special Victims Bureau also revealed it was conducting an investigation regarding allegations of sexual assault involving Spacey in April. In November, a rep for Spacey said the actor was "taking the time necessary to seek evaluation and treatment." E! News has reached out to Spacey's attorney regarding Pearce's claims. (TMZ)

"Juju On That Beat" rapper Zay Hilfigerrr has been ordered to stay away from his ex-girlfriend, who claims he physically abused her multiple times ... TMZ has learned. According to docs, obtained by TMZ, Andrea Inzunza says Zay most recently attacked her in May. She says she'd just suffered a miscarriage, and on the way home they got into an argument. She claims Zay grabbed her by the arm, pushed her to the ground and ripped her shirt. Andrea says police responded, but doesn't say what, if anything, happened to Zay. In the docs, she says the rapper also assaulted her in February when they were at home. Andrea says Zay tied her up with a Gucci belt, and started to choke her with his hands -- all because she wanted to go to sleep, instead of watching him edit a music video. Andrea filed for a restraining order ... which the judge granted. He must stay at least 100 yards away from her, at least until a hearing later this month. TMZ broke the story ... Zay was also accused of beating up his roommate and spraying him with a fire extinguisher. (TMZ)

A judge has ordered Sony to disclose the names of people it interviewed as part of an internal investigation into its former Kemosabe Records CEO Dr. Luke -- following claims by singer Kesha that he raped her. The record label has previously argued that information is protected by attorney-client privilege, but Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Jennifer Schecter disagreed in her Monday order demanding they name names within 20 days. In a three-page decision, Schecter says that Sony failed to show that the list of names "would actually divulge legal thought processes or strategy." Dr. Luke -- real name Lukasz Gottwald -- sued Kesha in 2014 after she went public with allegations that he'd raped her. The singer has been attempting unsuccessfully to sever her contract with the recording company in the years since. (Page Six)

Brandon Church, the brother of country star Eric Church, died after suffering multiple seizures ... TMZ has learned. Brandon's father, Kenneth, tells us his son had a seizure at his home in Granite Falls, North Carolina Friday and was being transported to the hospital when he suffered another. The second episode appears to have sent Brandon into cardiac arrest. Brandon, who had written a handful of songs over the years with his brother, had been having seizures in recent years, according to Ken. A Scholarship Memorial Fund has been created in honor of Brandon and the family asks that donations to the fund be sent in lieu of flowers. A law enforcement source tells us they believe the cause of death was natural, and no foul play is suspected. Brandon was 36. (TMZ)

Joe Jackson Laid to Rest in Private Funeral. Joe Jackson has been laid to rest in a private funeral at Forest lawn in Glendale, Calif, E! News has learned. Family members, including Janet Jackson, were spotted at the funeral on Monday afternoon. Joe's son, Michael Jackson, was also laid to rest at Forest Lawn following his death in 2009. Joe passed away on June 27 at the age of 89 while in hospice care in Las Vegas, the Clark County coroner confirmed to E! News. After news of the music mogul and Jackson family patriarch's passing was announced last week, his loved ones began to publicly mourn his death. Paris Jackson took to Instagram to reflect on her final moments with her grandfather. "spending those last few moments with you were everything. being able to tell you everything i needed to tell you before saying goodbye was such a blessing," she wrote in a tribute post to Joe. "everyone that came to visit you, came with love, respect, and so much pride in their hearts for you. proud of you, proud to be your children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, proud to have your strength and share the dynasty you spent your life creating, and proud to be a jackson," Paris continued. "you are the first true jackson. the legend that started it all. none of us would be anywhere near where we're at if it weren't for you. you are the strongest man i know. your life's work will go down in history, as will you, to be known as one of the greatest patriarchs to ever live." She went on to write, "i will cherish every moment with you til the day i die, especially our last moments. being able to hold your hand, lay with you and cuddle you, give you kisses all over your cheeks and forehead, meant more to me than you'll ever know. quoting advice you gave me when i was a little kid and seeing your eyes light up, sharing stories my dad used to tell me about you, telling a joke and hearing you laugh for the last time.. my heart is full knowing we left each other in that way." Paris concluded her post by writing, "i made you promise me you'll come visit me. you agreed and i'm going to hold you to it. and i promised you that we will keep telling your story, over and over. to never be forgotten. my great grandchildren will know who joseph jackson is. i love you grandpa. so so so much that words can't describe. i have immense gratitude for you, and always will. we all feel that way. thank you for everything. truly. rest in peace and transition. i'll see you in my dreams very very soon." Paris' brother, Prince Jackson, released a statement last week along with a photo with Joe. "This man is and always will be an example or sheer willpower and dedication," his statement began. "He didn't choose the path that was the easiest but he choose the path that was best for his family. You taught me to take pride in the Jackson name and what it really means, you taught me dedication in the face of adversity and most of all you showed me strength and fearlessness. There is and never will be someone like you. Fly free and until we meet again The Hawk." La Toya Jackson took to Twitter to share a message to her father, writing, "I will always love you! You gave us strength, you made us one of the most famous families in the world. I am extremely appreciative of that, I will never forget our moments together and how you told me how much you cared. #RIP Joe Jackson." John Branca and John McClain, co-executors of the Estate of Michael Jackson, also released a statement following Joe's passing. "We are deeply saddened by Mr. Jackson's passing and extend our heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Katherine Jackson and the family," the statement began. "Joe was a strong man who acknowledged his own imperfections and heroically delivered his sons and daughters from the steel mills of Gary, Indiana to worldwide pop superstardom." "Mr. Jackson's contributions to the history of music are enormous," their statement continued. "They were acknowledged by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002 in a proclamation naming him as Best Entertainment Manager of All Time; he was inducted into Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame in 2014 and his son Michael acknowledged him with a Joe Jackson Day at Neverland. We had developed a warm relationship with Joe in recent years and will miss him tremendously." (Eonline)

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