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19-year-old Disney star, Zendaya, joined Ellen DeGeneres on her show this week to talk all things Spider-Man and her responsibility to her younger fans... Confirming her role in the next Spider-Man installment, the young actress told an excitable Ellen: "I can't say anything else other than I'm going to be in it." "It's very exciting," she said before discussing her move into film from stage work. She said: "When it comes to the acting space, I'm basically unknown. I've never been in a real movie before or anything like that, so I had to start from the bottom like anyone else." Speaking about how she wasn't just *handed* the role like many assume, Zendaya explained: "I auditioned and auditioned and auditioned and [broke] down those walls because a lot of people do have that pre-conceived notion of who I am based off previous things I've done, so you got to really break that down and go hard, put in the work, take all the meetings, take all the auditions." Later in the interview, Zendaya admitted to still living with her parents and spoke about the "responsibility" she has to her young fans. "I still have a responsibility, as this young person that I am, to create positive programming for these young people," she said, later adding: "That is everything to me." (US Weekly)

Henry Cavill Naked and Locked Out of His Hotel Room. It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a naked and lost Henry Cavill! The fully clothed actor, 32, stopped by NBC's Late Night Tuesday as part of his press tour for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, in theaters Friday. Cavill recently shared an Instagram video of himself going unrecognized in New York City's Times Square, despite wearing a Superman tee and posing in front of a massive billboard for the film. Ironically, anonymity worked in his favor a few ago after he was first cast as the superhero in 2013's Man of Steel. At the time, Cavill traveled to L.A. to meet with the blockbuster's director, Zack Snyder, as well as a new personal trainer, Mark Twight. "I had landed in L.A., dropped my bags off at the hotel, met my agent for dinner and a drink and then went to bed," the British actor told host Seth Meyers. "I passed out a bit jetlagged and I woke up to the sound of my door closing in my hotel room. Of course, I then realized that I was on the outside of my door -- and I had no clothes on." Meyers joked, "This story's a dream for me!" Cavill blamed the room's layout for the unfortunate mishap. "I had completely gotten up to go for a pee...At the foot of the bed was the entrance to the hotel by my room, and to the left of the bed was where the bathroom was," he explained. "I got out the right-hand side of the bed and just went straight for the first door I saw and woke up completely naked in the hallway. Being naked in the hallway is a pretty big problem, but I needed to pee and I was desperately thinking, 'Where am I going to pee?'" "So naked was secondary for you at this point?" Meyers asked. "At this stage, very secondary," Cavill said. "Naked and peeing in a hotel hallway is pretty bad. I was looking up and down the hallway and I was checking out pot plants of all sorts...I thought, 'Do I pee in there? What if someone catches me? That's pretty bad.' I remembered there being a fire escape, and so I ran up this fire escape, because I knew there was a pool area on top and a tennis court. I thought, 'Maybe there's a bathroom up there.' I ran up the fire escape to the roof and it turned out to be a tennis court, which was all closed off and I couldn't get anywhere. This was around 3 a.m. I then thought, 'I've got to pee. This is getting bad now.' So, I just peed off the top of the hotel. I felt like a little boy again. Then it dawned on me that I hadn't quite solved the problem because I was locked outside my hotel room naked -- and on the roof now." It was at that moment Cavill realized he was out of options. "I then thought, 'You know what? You've just got to suck it up, get downstairs and ask for your key.' I thought, 'You know what? Ride the elevator down. Be a man about it.' I got in the elevator, rode down the lobby, and I thought, 'OK, this guy's going to laugh at me.' I walked into the reception, and I said to the receptionist, 'This is really embarrassing. I locked myself out of my hotel room. Can I have my key to get back in.' And he says, 'Yeah, of course. What room are you in?' Doesn't bat an eye! Doesn't even look up. And I was thinking, 'How often does this happen at this hotel? Why have I met no one else in the hallway at this stage, high-fiving naked dudes walking past?'" A security guard escorted Cavill back to his room, "which was an awkward elevator ride, by the way," the actor told Meyers. "He was a bit more freaked out than the receptionist; it was clearly his first time. They let me back in. I didn't sleep for the rest of that night and I was pretty sure I was going to have been caught on camera and lost the job." Rest assured, Cavill learned his lesson and vowed that he won't be making the same mistake ever again. "I now put chairs up against the doors of every hotel I sleep in," he assured Meyers. (Eonline)

Two weeks ago we reported Lindsay Lohan had a new boyfriend, and now it's rumored the star has moved in with the 22-year-old Russian business heir Egor Tarabasov after just three months of dating. The actress revealed her big news via her Instagram page, where she posted the photo alongside the caption: "Moving in and "How To Get Your Man To Help" #HTGYMTH 1. Organizing Hangers : A happy closet is a happy mind." Her new man can be seen battling with some coat hangers, seemingly organizing belongings in order to move. In other news, Lindsay's mother Dina Lohan appears to approve of her daughter's new boyfriend. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, she said: "We love him... He is a sweetheart. My other children and I love him. We know him well." She continued: "I have even FaceTimed with his mom... He is just so sweet, and they are so happy. Everyone is so happy." (British Glamour)

Some people would empty out their bank accounts to rub elbows with a celebrity... But THIS much?! Over the weekend, Reese Witherspoon announced she is going to speak at the Simpatico Conference -- a two-day program featuring educational workshops and keynote speaker sessions -- throughout several cities in Australia. However, the chance to sit in the same room as the Legally Blonde actress is going to cost you a pretty penny! Tickets for the event start at $2000! Holy crap! However, if you want a photo with the blonde beauty, that's going to cost you an additional $1K! According to managing director Jacqueline Nagle: "Reese Witherspoon embodies the philosophy of The Simpatico Conference. She is talented, intelligent, passionate, diverse and committed to making a difference... She's producing films with strong female roles and earning Oscar nods, she's successfully launched a deeply personal retail range, and she is an advocate for Girls Inc. and their commitment to helping young women become entrepreneurs." Ticket info can be found at www.simpaticoconnect.com (Perez Hilton)

Zayn Malik's ties to One Direction are broken, BUT not completely severed! In his recent interview with NME Magazine, the Pillowtalk singer got real about his current friendship status with his former bandmates. Go on. The British cutie explained: "I'm still probably the closest to Liam [Payne]. We talk on the phone. He congratulated me on my single, which was nice. I congratulated him on his Brit Award [the group collected the British Video Award for Drag Me Down]. It was a good chat. We haven't met up in a long time so we want to meet up." YASSSSSSSS! Although, here's hoping this isn't a major truth bomb for the other members of 1D! Unfortunately, it seems like Gigi Hadid's beau is still pretty estranged with Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and Niall Horan as he hasn't seen any of them since leaving the band. He continued: "I tried to have contact but nobody's reached out. So... whatever." Perhaps Liam could act as an ambassador between the fellas? Just sayin'! Currently, Zayn's former friends are all on an extended hiatus from their famous singing group. When asked if he knew he had to get out before the group's fame expired, Zayn added: "I'm not saying that. But if I did then f*ck me, I've got a great brain." Hmm, very interesting. We're still holding out hope that one day all of the boys will kiss and make up. (Perez Hilton)

Dita Von Teese Reveals Why Her Marriage to Marilyn Manson Didn't Work. These Celebs Dated?! Dita Von Teese is getting candid on her marriage to Marilyn Manson. On Wednesday's episode of "Kocktails with Khloe," the burlesque admits that her decision to marry the rocker was what ultimately led to the demise of their relationship. "I was with him for seven years, we were married for only a year," she explains. "I feel like getting married was sort of like the kiss of death for us because it was sort of like the nail in the coffin. I felt kind of obliged to go through with the ceremony in a way." The pair tied the knot back in 2005 with a lavish ceremony that took place at Gurteen Castle, Ireland. The unconventional wedding and her purple gown were even featured in the pages of Vogue. Later in the show, Dita reflects on her relationship and working with the 47-year-old, and admits that the pair are friends today. "He was super encouraging, there was a lot of cross-over in our careers," she revealed. "He encouraged all my eccentricities. He did a whole album that was burlesque-themed, we made music videos together." "I can speak fondly about him now, if you would have asked me four years ago I would have shut it down," she laughed. "But we're friends now and it's fine." (Too Fab)

There's been talk lately of a Friends reunion episode which will take a look into the lives of Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Ross, Joey and Chandler over ten years on. But Matthew Perry really isn't into the idea... Matthew Perry has said he wouldn't take part in the reunion show as it would "ruin" the sitcom's ending. You're breaking our hearts here, Matt. The actor, who played funny man Chandler in the hit 90s sitcom, has ruled out the reunion saying the writer's had "left it so beautifully" so why change it? We might even agree with him. We can't make up our minds... MIXED EMOTIONS. He explained: "That's the concern about doing a reunion show, or a movie, because it ended so well, and you don't want to ruin that. Addressing if a reunion show was ever actually on the cards, he said: "Everyone always asks about a reunion, and there's been no real talk of that." There's already been a cast reunion but Matthew Perry could not attend due to commitments in London with his West End play. We're not giving up hope just quite yet. Even if we have to wait twenty years and see the gang nattering away in an old people's home... (British Glamour)

Nick Cannon Slams Mariah Carey Rumors in Twitter Rant. Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey are all good, despite rumors to the contrary. Eight days ago, Cannon released a hip-hop song titled "Oh Well," which several media outlets speculated was written about his ex-wife. "Baby girl, don't cry / I won't lie / Our relationship was a lie," Cannon, 35, rapped. "But, baby, some die / I guess we parted, that's all / Oh well." In response to media outlets tried to read between the lines, Cannon went on a Twitter rant Tuesday in defense of Carey, who is currently engaged to businessman James Packer. He also expressed his frustrations over the song "Too Broke to Vote," which he believes deserved more attention. "You know what I find funny, I actually released a spoken word piece about the corrupt system and the media pays it no mind...But someone releases one of my Character pieces from a film and media outlets flock to it making up stories about my ex...The devil is busy!" Cannon wrote. "We got to learn how to navigate through the sensationalism and lies. #DontBeDistracted." "Sorry to disappoint the bottom feeders but you won't be hearing any diss records from me unless it's about the GOVERNMENT! LOL," Cannon continued. "How many times do I have to reiterate @MariahCarey and I are super cool! Stop trying to create negativity, we will never subscribe to it. We are both VERY happy and have both moved on, so all the outlets reaching for gossip, it's not 2014 anymore. Do your jobs better! #OldNews. Like I have always said I will forever Respect and Love @MariahCarey and will never say anything negative about the mother of my children. Yall know me I never have a problem speaking my mind, so If I have something to say, I just come out and say it! I don't beat around the bush or hold my tongue 4 anyone. So let me put this eloquently as possible, Go choke on a fat one! LOL #Wildnout." Cannon also called out People magazine directly by sharing a link to his political music video on YouTube. "I didn't release a diss track but I did release this #TooBrokeToVote #ReportThat," he tweeted. To ensure that his message was heard loud and clear, the America's Got Talent host then took screenshots of his tweets and shared them via Instagram. As a source told E! News in January, Cannon is "happy" for Carey and Packer, and he remains on "very good terms" with his ex. In fact, after Packer proposed, Cannon shared a meme of himself freaking out over Carey's enormous, 35-carat engagement ring. "HILARIOUS!" he wrote in an Instagram caption. "#AllLove Congrats to @MariahCarey and James! May God Bless Your Future Union... #GreatPeople #GreatCouple." (Eonline)

Demi Lovato Tells Haters to "Take Your Negativity Elsewhere" After Failing to Stop for Every Fan. There is only so much Demi Lovato can do. As Lovatics know, the "Heart Attack" singer loves her fans dearly and is never one to shy away from making their day whether online or in person. But on Tuesday afternoon, Demi found the need to defend herself after a few individuals were disappointed with her actions. "No matter how long I've been doing this, sometimes the madness with the yelling and pushing becomes overwhelming and to avoid people either getting hurt or having more anxiety, I go inside hoping my fans will understand," she explained on Twitter. "Today I had 2 instances where I had rude things yelled at me because I didn't stop for every single person. When stuff like that happens it actually really sucks. It's not okay and just remember, I'm used to getting hate but I'm human too. So please..Take your negativity elsewhere." Instead of focusing on the negative nancys, Demi was more than ready to share a huge announcement with Nick Jonas Tuesday afternoon. The pair will be headlining the 15th anniversary of the Honda Civic Tour: Future Now where you will get to hear all their hits and new songs including Demi's single "Stone Cold." "Being able to tour with someone you have considered one of your best friends for 9, 10 years, you don't get to do that often," Demi shared at the press conference. "And we'll have a lot of days offs." She continued, "He never sleeps, he's going to keep me from napping today. I was going to nap but we are going to get lunch. Things like that." In terms of what fans can expect on the tour, Nick promises "new experiences" and different vibes from when he was in the Jonas Brothers. And if you are looking for the twosome to collaborate onstage, your dreams may be coming true. "We are working out the details, we are trying to figure everything out," Demi teased. "We want it to be an unforgettable experience. We are very hands on with all the details. If you ask me in two months I can give you a solid answer." (Eonline)

Nearly a year has passed since Kim Richards was arrested for public intoxication and subsequently entered rehab for the second time in four years. Now sober again, the star of Lifetime's The Mother/Daughter Experiment: Celebrity Edition says this time her sobriety feels different, thanks in part to the loyal support of her four children. After the arrest, "I felt terrible for my children," Richards, 51, tells PEOPLE exclusively in this week's issue. "That was the thing that bothered me most. I cried because I hurt my kids." The mother of Brooke, 30, Whitney, 26, Chad, 24, and Kimberly, 20, who has battled alcoholism for most of her adult life and has been in and out of rehab, says it's painful to see the effect her struggle has had on her kids. "Sometimes I put my arms around them and I say, 'I love you, I'm so sorry.' I know they worried about me." Says daughter Kimberly, "My mom is my best friend. Watching her go through a hard time and not being able to rely on her, it was so scary for me." The public arrest (Richards was also arrested for shoplifting last August) came during an incredibly difficult period for Richards, who had been sick with pneumonia and was caring for her ex-husband and close friend Monty Brinson, who was dying of lung cancer. (He passed away in January). The incident, though humiliating, may have even been a blessing in disguise. "I'm glad it happened when it did," Brooke says. "It got her strong for [my father, Monty] did pass away. Maybe if it hadn't happened, things would have gotten really bad. But she went through rehab and she got stronger than ever." Adds Kimberly: "Things were so crazy last year. There were so many things going on at one time. Everything has come to a calm. Things have never felt better." Richards agrees, but says for now, she's still taking her recovery day by day. "There are no guarantees," she says. "I've made mistakes, but I keep trying. I've never done anything intentionally to hurt my children. And I hope, for their sake and for the sake of one day my beautiful grandchildren who will come, that this is it." The Mother/Daughter Experiment airs Fridays (10 p.m. ET) on Lifetime. (People)

As rumors swirl that one of the models of the moment, Gigi Hadid or Kendall Jenner, could replace Tyra Banks as host of the relaunched "America's Next Top Model," sources exclusively tell Page Six that Karrueche Tran could be a judge. Spies said that Tran, the former stylist and model who also previously dated bad-boy singer Chris Brown, is being considered to join the show, which is moving to VH1 after being canceled by the CW. "They're changing the style and tone of the show," said a source about the upcoming season. Banks will still executive-produce the modeling competition. This year, Tran also collaborated on a makeup line with ColourPop, called KaePop. A VH1 rep didn't get back to us. (Page Six)

Hell hath no fury like a DJ insulted on Twitter. No stranger to controversy, Diplo ended up in a public war of words on Monday after criticizing fellow DJ Zedd of ripping off another one of their peers, Pitchfork points out. On Monday night, Diplo, 37, tweeted a link to the video for Zedd and Aloe Blacc's 75th anniversary cover of "The Candy Man" from "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory." "@Zedd wtf is this? ... [three thumbs down emojis in a row] fake flume drop & ft m&ms. It's not OK do this man come on.. It's not about the [cash bag emoji]." Zedd, 26, shot back with a tweet of his own stating, "@diplo stop being a jealous little bitch and do us all a favor and just shut the f -- k up. Thank you. :-)" So was Diplo going to "shut the f -- k up"? As if! Instead he tweeted: "@Zedd your young and rich and a great musician ... Use that to your advantage ... Don't be a such a pompous cornball loser also I f -- -d your girl." It's unclear who Diplo is referring to having "f -- -d," but his sparring partner was linked with none other than pop star Selena Gomez last year. Of course, the former accused the latter of being in a "fake relationship" with Gomez last year solely to sell records. The tweeting continued on from there-Zedd went full Internet, pointing out that "your" and "you're" have different meanings-until Diplo explained, in a since deleted tweet, "you aren't a bad person. I just know you can do better that's all .. I'm just praying for you." At that point things quieted down until Deadmau5-fresh off getting "roasted" by Kanye West on Twitter earlier this month-chimed in in support of Zed with a couple crude tweets about Diplo and Justin Bieber. Diplo responded by graciously offering to introduce to Deadmau5 to the pop star if he was interested. Thankfully by Tuesday, things appeared to have finally settled down with all three DJs having agreed to let bygones be bygones, tweeting: "If my airplane crashes I want everyone to know I love them and I didn't mean to hurt anyone's feeling yesterday." (Page Six)

Adrienne Bailon Dating Israel Houghton: Why He's Defending Their Relationship 1 Month After His Divorce. Adrienne Bailon's bikini body during her recent Mexican vacation isn't the only thing that's causing people to talk this week... The 32-year-old TV personality was photographed cozying up to her new man, Israel Houghton, at the Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa in Tulum, Mexico, which is causing quite some drama. Just one month ago, Houghton announced his divorce from his wife, Meleasa, of over 20 years. Thus, the new photos of him with Bailon got the rumor mill spinning with assumptions that the Real host had something to do with the split. However, the gospel singer quickly took to Facebook to slam any speculation. "I understand that gossip and salacious untrue speculative stories are far more interesting and entertaining than the truth & facts. But, it's incredibly unfair to allow someone to carry the burden, blame & shame of something they had nothing to do with," he wrote, noting he met Bailon two years ago while working together on I'm in Love With a Church Girl, which he executive produced and she starred in. "As I previously wrote in a statement I released a while back, My marriage had been over for quite some time before going public with my divorce announcement...I had not even yet met Adrienne during the time my marriage was falling apart," he continued. "It deeply saddens me that an innocent party would be dragged into this situation that I have taken personal responsibility for. Adrienne is a woman of integrity & character... Most of all she is a true friend, and she should not be blamed for my past indiscretions." Houghton had indeed been very honest about his split from Meleasa in a statement he released at the time. "It is with a collective heavy heart that we announce that after over 20 years of marriage and a long separation, Meleasa and I are officially divorced," the Grammy winner said on Instagram. "Several years ago I failed and sinned in my marriage. Though this is new to many, it is not new to us as we have been working through this for over 5 years. Although we tried, the challenges in our relationship have proven too much to overcome." Bailon, on the other hand, was engaged to her boyfriend of six years, Lenny Santiago, in February 2015. However, the couple called off their engagement in September. (Eonline)

Joe Giudice's days of freedom are officially over. On Wednesday, the Real Housewives of New Jersey star said goodbye to his wife Teresa, sharing one final embrace as he left his home to turn himself in to New Jersey's Federal Correction Institute, Fort Dix, where he'll be spending the next 41 months for bankruptcy fraud. The start of Joe's jail sentence comes just three months after Teresa was released on Dec. 23 after serving nearly a year at Connecticut's Federal Correction Institute, Danbury. "As a parent you have to comfort your kids and do the best you can to make them feel good," Giudice has told PEOPLE. "There is only so much you can do but it's a really good thing that my kids are strong. The whole year was tough without Teresa but we made it through." While Joe, 43, certainly wasn't looking forward to being away from his family, the father of four planned to make the most of his prison sentence. "I'm looking at it like rehabilitation for me," he told PEOPLE. "I am not going to be able to drink for a while which is good because I don't even know when it's been since I haven't had a drink. It's been a long time. Definitely the whole year I definitely drank every day couple bottles at night just to go to bed." For now, he says his prison philosophy is simple: "Mind your business, do your thing. Just stay low key and do your thing nobody wants any problems in there." (People)

Bethenny Frankel No Longer Has to Pay Ex Jason Hoppy Nearly $12,000 a Month in Spousal Support. Bethenny Frankel has one less (huge) bill to pay every month. A state appeals court ruled that the former Real Housewives of New York star will no longer have to pay ex-husband Jason Hoppy spousal support each month. According to court documents, the majority of appeals court judges ruled that, "We find that the broad and expansive language used by the parties in their agreement forecloses the husband from seeking any kind of spousal support, including temporary support. After acknowledging and representing that they are 'fully capable of being self-supporting,' the parties agreed to 'waive any and all claims for spousal support and/or maintenance' 'both now and in the future.'" Both parties' names are not listed on the court documents (which were obtained by E! News). Multiple outlets are also reporting that Frankel will not be paying her ex-husband the $11,852 a month in temporary maintenance anymore. E! News has reached out to Frankel's camp for comment. The reality star has reportedly been paying Hoppy a court ordered total of around $26,000 a month since they divorced in 2012, including almost $12,000 a month in temporary alimony and $10,000 a month in child support for their daughter Bryn. While that's one thing crossed off the list, there's still one item of interest that's up for grabs. Frankel is still fighting to keep the $5 million Tribeca condominium that she bought when she and Hoppy were together. The court documents state, "Although the wife funded the purchase of the apartment and ordinarily would be considered the settlor, the husband avers that the parties had agreed that the apartment would be joint property, and that consistent with the intention, he made certain payments towards maintenance and renovations." Furthermore, the SkinnyGirl founder is not automatically entitled to get full title to it because the deed on the apartment names a trust as the owner and the trust named both Frankel and Hoppy as beneficiaries. However, the trust agreement was ruled invalid because of the way Frankel and Hoppy's signatures appear on the papers, according to court documents. "My client is extremely happy that the appeals court rejected his wife's position that she automatically owns the marital apartment just because she paid for it, and he is looking forward to the appeal's court directive that a hearing must occur to flesh out his and his wife's competing claims," Hoppy's attorney, Bernard Clair, tells E! News. The Manhattan Appellate Division agreed that Frankel is not automatically entitled to the apartment because there are "issues of fact" which the lower court must decide. Frankel was first to pull the plug on her two-year marriage to Hoppy, filing for divorce in January 2013. (Eonline)

Hulk Hogan Speaks Out Following $140 Million Gawker Win: ''Everybody Deserves a Second Chance.'' Hulk Hogan is speaking out following his headline-making legal win against Gawker media. The former pro wrestler was awarded $115 million in his sex tape case against the website, and an additional $25 million in punitive damages, and although Hogan has faced some seriously terrifying opponents in the ring, he confessed to the New York Post that Gawker founder Nick Denton "scared the hell out of me." "Denton and I had a stare-down. He scared me staring at me, man. He just sat there staring. It was right after his cross-examination. He stood up and stared. It was like he was going to call me out at 'Wrestlemania,' Yikes!" Hogan revealed he was offered "a large amount of money'' to settle but decided against it because, "if I put my tail between my legs, if I take the money but don't tell the truth or I don't face [the situation], I'm not going to be able to live with myself. I knew how unhappy I would be. I told my wife, I said, 'Jennifer, I just got to follow my heart,' " Hogan said. "It's embarrassing, though, believe me," the wrestler said of the highly publicized trial. "After Gawker had posted the video, it was almost like when I lived in Minnesota and the sun went away and it was like seven months of being real cloudy when I lived in the Twin Cities." Hogan continued to note that he'd run into kids who would say that they tried to download his wrestling videos but found his sex tape instead. "I dealt with so many horrible things, people in public asking me about the tape. I felt like I had, all of a sudden I had a heat lamp on me at all times.'' "All I did was write for 11 days affirmations: I am victorious. I am grateful. I am highly favored by God and His universe.'' On Monday afternoon, Gawker Media was hit with $15 million in punitive damages while its founder Nick Denton will have to personally pay $10 million. The decision came after only about three hours of deliberations. Friday's financial award was for economic injuries and emotional distress while the ruling specifically related to punitive damages typically awarded to punish the defendant. In court testimony, Hulk's lawyer said Gawker Media is worth $83 million while the founder is said to have a net-worth of $121 million pre-judgment. "I kind of snorted," Hogan said of his reaction to the ruling. "Everything like my whole head, like a bucket of water was going to come out of my face. It was so overwhelming. It was almost like I was relieved that they believed me...I was so out of it, I didn't hear the numbers until we got upstairs. I went, 'Oh!'" For those who haven't been following the case closely in recent weeks, Hulk sued the media company for $100 million back in 2012 and accused the website of invasion of privacy and other torts after posting 101 seconds of a sex tape featuring the wrestling icon and his ex-Heather Clem. "For me, the message is America is tired of this type of behavior, and it's unacceptable, and it's illegal," Hogan tells The Post. "I hope [the defendants] learned what the trial was about: that we were actually protecting the First Amendment and carving out that little piece of privacy." As for his future, the WWE star said, "I'm real excited about actually having some time to spend here because before this, actually, it's been a wild ride the last 10 years, with divorce [from ex Linda in 2009] and accidents and surgeries. I just hope now I can take a little bit of time and enjoy being around my dogs and the beach here and [wife Jennifer, whom he wed in 2010] and do what feels right. "I just want to make sure financially my wife and my kids don't have to worry.'' Hogan concludes, "I'm just a normal man. I made mistakes. Everybody deserves a second chance." (Eonline)

Phife Dawg From A Tribe Called Quest Dead at Age 45. A Tribe Called Quest's Phife Dawg has died at age 45. News of his passing emerged on Twitter overnight, and Rolling Stone confirmed his death Wednesday morning; an official statement has yet to be released. Born Malik Taylor in 1970, he suffered from health issues in recent years, undergoing a kidney transplant in 2008 to deal with his longtime battle with Type 1 diabetes. "It's really a sickness," Taylor said in the band's 2011 documentary, Beats, Rhymes & Life. "Like straight-up drugs. I'm just addicted to sugar." Taylor co-founded A Tribe Called Quest in 1985 with, Q-Tip and Ali Shaheed Muhammad, his classmates from Queens, New York; a fourth band member, Jarobi White, left the group after the release of their first album. Together, the rappers recorded five albums: 1990's People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm, 1991's The Low End Theory, 1993's Midnight Marauders, 1996's Beats, Rhymes and Life and 1998's The Love Movement. Taylor released his only solo album, Ventilation: Da LP, in 2000. The trio broke up and reunited multiple times following the release of their last album, and they would sporadically reunite for live concerts. Last November, A Tribe Called Quest reissued their debut album. The group's performance of "Can I Kick It?" on NBC's The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon would end up being their last. As news of Taylor's death spread, fans and friends shared their condolences via social media. (Eonline)

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Prince Harry Gives a Rousing Feminist Speech in Nepal. Prince Harry is a proud feminist, as he reconfirmed Wednesday. Backed by the President of Nepal, Bidhya Devi Bhandari, Harry capped off his tour of the country by delivering an impassioned speech as part of the Nepal Girl Summit in Kathmandu. "I am delighted to have the opportunity of opening this event alongside President Bhandari," the prince began. "Madam President, you have championed the opportunities for women and girls in Nepal for many years and it is a privilege to share this stage with you today." "Over the last decade, I have been hugely inspired by working alongside those striving to help young people achieve their full potential, sometimes in very difficult circumstances. My charity Sentebale has helped thousands of children access education and healthcare in Lesotho, Southern Africa," the British royal continued. "Closer to home, in Nottingham, England, I have seen first-hand the transformational effect of even the smallest opportunity in keeping a child away from gangs, keeping them in school, and on track to a more fulfilling and prosperous life." "While the unique challenges faced by girls is not a topic I have spoken much about in the past, I think it's important to acknowledge something that has become obvious to me and is already known to everyone in this room: There are way too many obstacles between girls and the opportunities they deserve," he said. "Whether it's a girl in Lesotho living with HIV; or the talented young woman in Britain who doesn't get taken seriously because of where she grew up; or the 14 year old girl forced out of school so she can get married here in Nepal; we need to acknowledge that so many countries and cultures are failing to protect the opportunities of young women and girls in the way they do for boys." "I believe it is vitally important for men like me to acknowledge this as loudly and openly as role models do like President Bhandari, the U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama and activists like Malala [Yousafzai]," said Harry, who is a patron of a number of U.K.-based charities, including Dolen Cymru, MapAction, WellAction and several others. "As the First Lady has said, change needs to come from the bottom up. We won't unlock these opportunities for young women and girls unless we can change the mind-set of every family and community. To achieve this, it cannot just be women who speak up for girls." "So, let's be open about some of the challenges facing young women," Harry said just before sharing some startling statistics. "Globally, 62 million girls are not getting the education they deserve. Two thirds of the nearly 800 million people who were never taught to read and write are women," he revealed. "Around the world, more than 700 million women alive today were married as children and nearly 250 million of them were married before the age of 15." "Here in Nepal, nearly half of all women who are today in their 20s, 30s and 40s were married before their 18th birthdays. And a little under half gave birth while still in their teens," he said. "It may be obvious to say it, but girls who marry young stay at home. They don't finish school. And they soon become locked in a cycle of illiteracy, poverty, ill health and, ultimately, powerlessness." "How can this cycle be broken?" the prince asked. "We all know what the answer is education." "Improved access to education can transform lives, families, communities and ultimately entire countries. When girls finish their schooling, they gain skills, knowledge and confidence -- in short, they are empowered to improve their lives and the lives of everyone around them," Harry said. "I recognize that each country must find its own path; and that here in Nepal, this is a complex social challenge. But it is one that the Government is tackling and is making progress in its hope of ending child marriage by 2030; it has fallen by 10 percent over the last decade and the practice is now banned by law. Therefore the focus can now turn toward enforcement and education." "Female leadership in Nepal now sets a powerful example, with women occupying the roles of President and Speaker. But the biggest reason for our optimism are the inspiring girls and boys in this room who care so much about changing attitudes towards young women in this country." "I am proud to stand with you today," Harry concluded. (Eonline)

Jane Fonda says she was late to feminism. 30 years late, to be exact. In a new essay penned for Lena Dunham's Lenny Letter, Fonda details her unique path toward becoming a feminist, one born from being a war activist and overcoming issues with insecurity and an eating disorder, which stemmed from the previously-addressed body shaming Fonda endured via negative commentary from her father. "I was slow getting here," she writes, citing a journal entry from 1970 in which she wrote that she did not understand the Women's Liberation Movement. That changed when Fonda became an anti-war activist and met a few key feminists along the way, including one unidentified feminist who gave a talk to soldiers at a Texas coffeehouse. "The woman said that if there were true equality between women and men, it would be good for both sexes," Fonda recalls of the talk. "'It's not a matter of women taking a piece of your pie, it's about us sharing the pie and making it bigger. It's a win-win. Boys, men, women, girls, the Earth, everything.'" From there, Fonda began slowly identifying herself as a feminist, but it required working through her "internalized sexism." "When I hit adolescence and the specter of womanhood loomed, all that mattered was how I looked and fit in," writes the actress and activist. I sort of ... hollowed out. Almost everything interesting about me scooped itself out and took up residence alongside the empty, disembodied me." Fonda admits hating her body that she developed an eating disorder and instinctively chose to be with men who wouldn't notice because they had their own "issues." She writes that turning 60 finally inspired a new way of thinking. "When I turned 60 and entered my third and final act, I decided that, no matter how scary it was, I needed to heal the wounds patriarchy had dealt me," she says. "I didn't want to come to the end of my life without doing all I could to become a whole, full-voiced woman." The Grace and Frankie star says her journey is external, internal, personal, political and about "slowly becoming the subject of my own life." "It took me 30 years to get it, but it's OK to be a late bloomer as long as you don't miss the flower show," she concludes. (People)

Add author to actor-comedian Kevin Hart's list of accomplishments. Atria Publishing Group announced Tuesday that the "Ride Along" star is writing a memoir about his experiences growing up and early failures as a comedian that helped fuel his now-prolific career. The book will be titled "From the Hart" and is scheduled to be released next year by Atria's imprint 37 Ink. Hart has become a popular actor, appearing in the "Ride Along" films with Ice Cube, "Get Hard" with Will Ferrell and 2015's "The Wedding Ringer." Hart capped the announcement of his book with some humor, joking that his children know he's a big deal because he tells them every day. Hart writes in a statement, "Now I'll have a book out to prove it." (Page Six)

David Letterman Is Balding, Bearded and Looking as Happy as Ever in St. Barts. David Letterman still doesn't care what you think about his new look following his retirement, as proven by his latest outing while on vacation in St. Barts. The former Late Night host was spotted getting in a little workout during his Caribbean trip this week, but we almost didn't know it was him! Rocking a new bald head as he continues growing out his beard, Letterman is nearly unrecognizable with the exception of that genuine grin we came to know and love during his 33-year stint on The Late Night. The TV personality is coming up on the one-year anniversary of his retirement in May and has fully taken advantage of finally being off-air. In fact, he told the Whitefish Review in December, "You know what? I used to say, every day, 'I am so sick and tired of shaving.' I had to shave every day, every day, for 33 years," he explained. "And even before that when I was working on local TV. And I just thought, the first thing I will do when I am not on TV is stop shaving. And everybody hates it. My wife hates it. My son hates it," he explains. "But it's interesting. I've kind of developed a real creepy look with it that I'm sort of enjoying." He added, "I've kind of developed a real creepy look with it that I'm sort of enjoying. I can tell that people are off-put by it. And the more people implore me to shave, the stronger my resolve is to not shave." LOL! Letterman also explained that he wasn't as emotional over retirement as he thought he would be. "I thought I would have some trouble, some emotional trouble, or some feeling of displacement, but I realized, hey, that's not my problem anymore. And I have felt much better," he said. "It's something for younger men and women to take on. So I haven't missed it, the way I thought I might." Now, he spends most of his days with his son and enjoys a lot of fishing (all the while continuing to grow out his Santa Claus beard). Not such a bad life, eh?! (Eonline)

Forty, flirty and thriving. Following her star-studded birthday bash on Saturday, Reese Witherspoon continued the celebration on her actual birthday, March 22, with an intimate dinner with friends, which included Nicole Kidman. "This is 40 ... I am one lucky gal," she shared on Instagram. The low-key festivities were a far cry from the nearly 200 guests that partied with Witherspoon, 40, at the Warwick in LA until 1 a.m. over the weekend. Joined by husband James Toth, Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson and Robert Downey Jr. among others capped off the swanky soiree with performances from Kidman's husband Keith Urban and special guest Taylor Swift. "Although there were lots of big names, the party felt fun, relaxed and natural," a guest told Page Six. "She looked like she had the time of her life." (Page Six)

Kendall Jenner Is "Very Happy" to Have Rob Kardashian Hanging Out With the Family Again. There's no doubt about it: Kendall Jenner loved celebrating Rob Kardashian this past weekend. Just two days after turning 29, the sock designer enjoyed a belated birthday party at Nobu in Malibu. Surrounded by family including Kris Jenner and his sisters, Rob was all smiles while enjoying the St. Patrick's Day themed bash along the California coast. As it turns out, the day was also a joyful one for many other Kardashian family members. "It's all really amazing and we're just very happy to kind of see him and kind of hang out with us again," Kendall shared with E! News' Zanna Roberts Rassi at the Estee Edit by Estee Lauder launch event held at New York City's Sephora. Before the family gathering, Rob also celebrated with his girlfriend Blac Chyna. In fact, the pair even traveled to San Diego where they visited Legoland theme park for a "pre birthday turn up." Blac did not attend Saturday's gathering with Rob because she had a pre-scheduled appearance. Putting relatives aside, Tuesday night was Kendall's night as she helped launch the new collection of makeup and skincare created for the beauty-obsessed, social media generation. After surviving and thriving at Fashion Weeks all around the world, we had to get some details on how the supermodel looks so good in practically every outfit she works. "Every time you have a new makeup look, you take on a different character," she shared with E! News. "And you can really take that on and it can get really fun with shows especially." As for her everyday look, Kendall likes to keep it "really simple" by applying a bit of concealer, bronzer, highlighter and mascara. All of her love and knowledge of the beauty industry, however, may not be possible without the inspiration of momager Kris. After recalling the years where she used to play with her mom's Estee Lauder makeup, being able to represent the brand is nothing short of "crazy." "It's amazing. I mean I think this kind of contract is like a seal of approval," she explained. "Kind of like checking it off. I think that she's really excited about that." (Eonline)

Georgina Bloomberg is "very grateful" her billionaire dad, former Mayor Michael Bloomberg, didn't get into the presidential race -- in part because she's such good friends with Donald Trump's wealthy brood and didn't want "to watch our fathers go against each other." "I obviously think he would have been great at it," Georgina revealed online to W magazine about the aborted run. "But as his daughter, I am very grateful he did not enter it just because I've been through campaigns, and the mud-slinging before on a much smaller level, and it was not something I was really looking forward to being involved with on a much larger level." The equestrian heiress added, "When you watch the news, you can't sit there and think, 'Wow, I'd love one of my parents to be involved in that fight.'" She said of controversial GOP frontrunner Trump: "I've learned to separate the politician from the man, because it's something I always had to do with my father," and, "Trump and his family have always been very close [to me]. I'm good friends with his kids. I was not looking forward to having to watch our fathers go against each other." On Monday night, Georgina was at a book bash for Jean Shafiroff's tome, "Successful Philanthropy," along with Martin Shafiroff and guests Beth Shak, Lady Liliana Cavendish, Yaz Hernandez, Xiomi Frans-Cuber, Steven Vornea, Margaret Butler and Leesa Rowland. (Page Six)

Music

Adele led a crowd of thousands in an emotional show of support for the victims of the Brussels terrorist attack. The singer performed at London's O2 arena Tuesday night, and got the crowd to sing along to the song, "Make You Feel My Love." The enormous crowd lit up the stadium with their cellphones and lighters. At the end, she said, "I don't think I've ever actually been so moved before in my life at one of my shows, that was just so beautiful." (TMZ)

The Truth about Madonna's Heartbreaking "Meltdown." It's not often we see Madonna in tears. The Queen of Pop has a steel persona and is a beacon of unflappable girl power. Strong and resilient, every aspect of her public life carefully controlled for our viewing pleasure. But over the past few months we've witnessed the most shocking transformation yet from a woman who has surprised us for decades. Now we are seeing a vulnerable, sensitive mom who is experiencing a pain so raw and deep that for the first time she's exposing herself in front of the whole world as she struggles to comprehend her new reality. Over Christmas it was revealed the 57-year-old is involved in a tug of war with her ex-husband Guy Ritchie (they were married for eight years, but divorced in 2008) over their 15-year-old son, Rocco Ritchie. While Rocco has spent most of his time since the split living stateside with his mom, he has now decided he wants to be based with his dad in London. "There is a stability that being with his dad can give him. He wants to be near his friends," a London source says. "Over the holidays he decided he didn't want to be on the road touring with his mum. He seems to really like London. It's a cool place to live and he feels at home there." But that decision has been heartbreaking for Madonna. It's a hard thing for any mother to accept her child is choosing not to be with her. As one source explains to me, "She is doing how you would imagine she is doing. The best she can under the circumstances but it's been incredibly upsetting for her." Another source echoes, "Her heart is broken over this whole situation, she loves her son so much." When Rocco refused to fly back to New York to spend Christmas with his mother, Madonna and Guy took their disagreement to court (both in New York and London). Shortly thereafter, Madonna went back on the road. She had a world tour to finish and was forced to confess to her arenas full of fans the pain she was going through. "It's true, there is no love stronger than a mother for her son," she admitted while singing "La Vie en Rose" during a New Zealand show. And then on stage in Mexico City she tearfully revealed, "I, too, go through challenging times in my life, and right now is one of them." But Madonna's critics are translating her emotional low into a downfall that straddles all spheres in her life -- both personal and professional. Three decades of hard work seemingly forgotten as observers try to find a deeper reason why Rocco wouldn't want to be with her anymore. Her vulnerability has been met with accusations of weakness. Headlines and rhetoric focusing on what a "mess" she is and how she's drinking too much (because she's been doing shots on stage -- which a source clarifies is actually just water). Bashing Madonna has become a blood sport. At times it's been misogynistic and ageist. And then there are the stories about her being late to the stage, and not being able to sell out her concerts. While there is no denying Madonna can be outrageous and scandalous. And, yeah, I get it, starting a concert late so some people miss their train home is rude (although bear in mind she has completed 82 concert dates since September so in my book we can excuse her for the odd bit of tardiness). But somehow people are forgetting that losing a son is probably the hardest thing she has ever had to endure. It doesn't matter how much fame or money you have, that kind of loss is universal and debilitating on every level. She has spent three decades at the top of her industry. She's managed it by adapting, by knowing what she wants and not being afraid to go for it. She's a trailblazer who has constantly pushed the boundaries and arguably given performers such as Miley Cyrus and Britney Spears the freedom they have today. Just because she's showing us her soft side, and admitting she's hurting like hell, does not make her a target. One friend is keen to set the record straight: "I'm fed up with reading all the negative press about her. She barely drinks; so all those stories of her being drunk are not true. She only occasionally has alcohol. Her whole routine on stage is meticulously choreographed. She's an artist, there are times when she is doing the most complicated moves, there's no way she could do that if she was drunk." "You have to remember, Madonna is the ultimate performer, and some of the outrageous things she says on stage are part of her act. But people are taking things literally, they are trying to see the negative in everything." Another source says, "This is real life. This is the kind of situation that cuts hard. And yet despite it all she's doing her work for her fans, she's keeping it together. She's allowed to hurt. She's allowed to be emotional." (Eonline)

Justin Bieber Abruptly Cancels All Future Meet-and-Greets During Tour. Attention all you Beliebers out there, what you're about to hear may put a serious damper on your day. Consider yourselves warned... Justin Bieber just announced that he will no longer be meeting with fans backstage during his current Purpose World Tour, and he's truly sorry about it. "Love u guys, I'm going to be canceling my meet and greets. I enjoy meeting such incredible people but I end up feeling so drained and filled with so much of other people's spiritual energy that I end up so drained and unhappy," he began by writing on Instagram next to a photo of him hugging an adoring fan. "Want to make people smile and happy but not at my expense and I always leave feeling mentally and emotionally exhausted to the point of depression." But Bieber got straight to the heart of the matter when he wrote, "The pressure of meeting peoples' expectations of what I'm supposed to be is so much for me to handle and a lot on my shoulders. Never want to disappoint but I feel I would rather give you guys the show and my albums as promised. Can't tell you how sorry I am, and wish it wasn't so hard on me... And I want to stay in the healthy mindset I'm in to give you the best show you have ever seen." Bieber is scheduled to perform 114 shows in total during his globetrotting tour, which is slated to conclude on Nov. 29 in London. (Eonline)

Justin Bieber had a scary moment at his concert Monday night, when an obsessed and potentially dangerous fan got within 10 feet of him during a meet and greet, and it's triggered a big change in his interaction with concertgoers. Sources familiar with the situation tell us, the fan in question was on the "watch list" of Justin's security. Justin wasn't aware the fan was so close, but security became alarmed when they noticed her and removed her from the area. We're told this was the last straw in an increasing problem Bieber's team has had in managing the number of people who wanted special access to the singer before and after the concert. Up to now, around 20 people purchased 1-on-1 packages, and up to 200 others paid to meet Justin in groups. He's had his hair pulled, clothes ripped and one fan even gave him the flu. We're told Justin never complained, but Monday night's scare was a wakeup call for security. Effective immediately, the group meetings will consist of Justin jumping on a stage and talking to his fans, without 1-on-1 interaction. Our sources say Justin will do premium 1-on-1's at his Vegas concert Friday, but security is rethinking these individual meet and greets for the balance of the tour. People who have already purchased special concert access received emails offering them refunds. Justin just addressed the change on social media, but softened the blow, saying the meet and greets leave him "drained and unhappy." He added, "I want to make people smile ... but not at my expense, and I always leave feeling mentally and emotionally exhausted to the point of depression." BTW ... the cost of 1-on-1 meet and greets -- $900 to $2,000. Hey, the album's really good. (TMZ)

A few days after leaked lineup information correctly predicted the headliners, the full lineup for Lollapalooza 2016 has been officially revealed. Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers and LCD Soundsystem will headline. J. Cole, Lana Del Rey, Future, Ellie Goulding, Disclosure, Major Lazer, Jane's Addiction, Haim, Flume, The 1975, M83, Halsey, Chris Stapleton, G-Eazy, Halsey, Grimes, Hardwell, Martin Garrix, Flosstradamus, Vince Staples, A$AP Ferg, Two Door Cinema Club and many more will also perform at afterthe three-day event. Taking place in Chicago from July 28-31, this is Lolla's 25th anniversary. Single day tickets will be available March 23 at 11 a.m. ET. (Billboard)

A mural of David Bowie that became a shrine to the "Starman" after his death is to be listed by the council to ensure it remains protected. The mural is on the side of Morleys department store, a stroll from the legendary Brixton Academy and just opposite the Tube station for Brixton, the south London area where Bowie was born in 1947. The artwork was visited by thousands of people, many of whom left flowers, message or gifts, in the days after Bowie passed away Jan. 10 following a battle with cancer. Lambeth Council has said its considering renaming the spot where the mural sits and suggestions for a permanent memorial -- including a statue of the singer -- are up for discussion. "It is ultimately the family's decision as to what may be appropriate," said Councillor Lib Peck, leader of Lambeth Council in a statement. "We must respect that and be patient. Lambeth residents have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of affection visibly demonstrated by floral tributes, messages and people visiting the Bowie mural to pay their respects to this unique 'Brixton boy'. "We are also in contact with the Bowie fan club and other Brixton organizations who want to honor the memory and legacy of this extraordinary artist. We will share any word we get from his family that will determine what we do next," she added Morleys will preserve messages left on the brick wall, while on-perishable items like drawings and cards would be transferred to the council archives. The mural was created by Australian artist Jimmy C in 2013 after researching Bowie's life. The Hall of Fame inducted legend died from cancer at the age of 69, just two days after the release of his final album, Blackstar. (Billboard)

Is it possible to get nostalgic about the turn of the millennium, a mere 16 years ago? The answer is a resounding yes, only made clearer by the release of Meghan Trainor's "NO" and its very Y2K-leaning music video this month. The sassy single harks back to a time when Justin and Britney were pop's power couple (still not over their matching denim outfits) and every hit song was produced in Sweden (though, given Max Martin's enduring popularity, that never really ended). After Trainor's first album threw back to a decidedly different era -- with her doo-wop-infused "All About That Bass" and "Lips Are Movin'" -- this was a welcome change for the best new artist Grammy winner. But since all that's old is new again, let's take a listen to Meghan's musical foremothers -- the women who also didn't have time to get picked up in a bar by some cheesy rando. They're all backed by the same staccato beat and, just like Meghan's tough-and-sexy look in the "NO" video, they looked great (and shiny) while putting a scrub in his place. (Billboard)

Movies

David Hasselhoff Films Baywatch Movie With Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. The Hoff is back home! David Hasselhoff, 63, was recently spotted filming the new Baywatch movie in Savannah, GA with cast member Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, 43, almost 16 years after the hit syndicated series that inspired the film ended its 11-season run. The two were seen running down a beach wearing red swim trunks -- a signature scene for the franchise. Hasselhoff was shirtless, bare-footed and carried a matching rescue can, while Johnson wore a navy shirt over his trunks, blue sneakers and green sunglasses. Hasselhoff played head lifeguard Mitch Buchannon on the show, on spinoff Baywatch nights in the '90s and in a 2003 TV movie. Johnson takes over his old role in the big screen adaptation, the first for the franchise. Hasselhoff's role in the film has not been announced. Johnson had announced Hasselhoff's participation earlier this month in a video posted on his Instagram page, which shows the actor and wrestling star talking to the Baywatch veteran via FaceTime. "I was born ready!" Hasselhoff says in the clip. "Pleasure to officially welcome the original #BAYWATCH gangsta himself David Hasselhoff to our movie!" Johnson wrote. "#BAYWATCH is the most successful TV show of all time and from the day we announced we were turning it into a movie, "The Hoff" has been our greatest supporter. Especially once he knew our RATED R movie was going to be a combination of AVENGERS meets ANCHORMAN..." "??Hoff's a cool dude who's down to have fun and here's the best par," he added. " He's been training his ass off and gotten in the best shape he's been in in years! (cue slo-mo running and glistening chest hair.. wait, why the f--k am I even thinking about Hoff's chest hair!?) World get ready.. #RockAndHoff #ThereAintNoBay #WithoutTheHoff." Other cast members include Zac Efron, 28, who plays lifeguard Matt Brody, taking over David Charvet's old role. Efron has been working hard to get absolutely ripped for the role. "What's Mitch is Mitch? @therock #baywatch is gonna Rock and @zacefron," Hasselhoff said on Instagram Wednesday. In addition, Alexandra Daddario, 30, plays lifeguard Summer Quinn, a role previously played by Nicole Eggert. Kelly Rohrbach, 26, portrays C.J. Parker, a part made famous by Pamela Anderson. Priyanka Chopra, 33, plays villain Victoria Leeds. Last week, it was announced Mexican singer-songwriter and Cheetah Girls 2 star Belinda, 26, will also appear in the Baywatch movie. Baywatch the movie is set for release in May 2017. (Eonline)

Bridget Jones's Baby First Trailer Is Finally Here and Renee Zellweger Looks Like the Ultimate Mom. Oh, how we've missed you Bridget Jones. We've seen the on-set photos and we've read teases about the plot line. But after a whole lot of patience and suspense, fans are finally able to get their first look at the third installment of the Bridget Jones movie series. On Wednesday's all-new Ellen DeGeneres Show, Renee Zellweger made an appearance to deliver the first official trailer. Let's just say fans are going to be so delighted. Fans first got a sense that something major was about to be released when co-star Patrick Dempsey took to Instagram and teased some big news. "Got a first glimpse," he cryptically wrote while looking at his iPhone. "What a beauty :) #March23rd #Reveal." Yes, it all makes sense to us now, too! It's been more than fourteen years since the release of Bridget Jones's Diary in 2001, which was followed by Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason three years later. The third installment follows Bridget as a new mom in her 40s. While on-set pictures show husband Mark Darcy (Colin Firth) attending the baby's christening, the identity of the father remains a total mystery. In fact, screenwriter Helen Fielding wrote three different endings to avoid any spoilers. "It's kind of brilliant," Renee admitted to the Sunday Express. "None of the cast knows who fathered Bridget's baby or who she'll choose as her beau. The plan is to keep us all in the dark, right up to the premiere." What we do know is the actress and the cast is thrilled to be back together for a series that has developed quite the loyal fan base over the years. "It's really a nice reunion with old friends," Renee told E! News' Marc Malkin. "And it's always wonderful to be back in London and I love this character so it's been a real treat to get to revisit it again." See the finished product once Bridget Jones's Baby hits theaters everywhere on Sept. 16. (Eonline)

Henry Cavill Equipped His 'Batman v. Superman' Suit With a "Conspicuous Zipper" to Use the Bathroom "Donald Trump is rooting for Batman because you're an illegal alien, Bernie Sanders rooting for Superman because Batman's one of the billionaires." For Henry Cavill, playing Superman used to be pretty difficult. Particularly, when he had to pee. "I spoke to the costume designer -- it was very, very important -- and I said, "The first suit was great, I loved it, but creatively, I would really like to be able to pee this time whenever I choose," the Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice star told Seth Meyers on Tuesday's Late Night. While shooting Man of Steel, "the old suit, it was about fifteen, twenty minutes. New suit, it was a lot easier, a lot quicker," said Cavill, thanks to what Meyers called "a very conspicuous zipper." Before Cavill mentioned his craziest fan interactions, Meyers also supposed, "I think Donald Trump is rooting for Batman because you're an illegal alien, Bernie Sanders rooting for Superman because Batman's one of the billionaires." (Hollywood Reporter)

The star will walk the event's opening ceremony red carpet, as well as attend a co-production forum and a special screening of her directorial debut, 'A Tale of Love and Darkness.' Natalie Portman will be Hollywood's highest-profile attendee at the upcoming Beijing Film Festival next month. The Chinese festival announced Tuesday that the star would attend its red-carpet opening ceremony on April 17. She will later participate in a forum on co-producing films in China and introduce a screening of her directorial debut A Tale of Love and Darkness at the China Film Archive. Portman has had an avid following in China since her first appearance as an actress in Luc Besson's Leon: The Professional, which enjoys cult status across much of Asia. Her Oscar-winning performance in Black Swan is also a fan favorite in China, although the film wasn't released theatrically there. A Tale of Love and Darkness is based on the autobiographical novel of the same name by Israeli author Amos Oz. The film was shot in Jerusalem and is told entirely in Hebrew, with Portman both starring and directing. It premiered at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival. Portman previously attended the Shanghai International Film Festival in 2014. She has regularly expressed interest in working with Chinese directors, but has yet to shoot in the country. The actress is currently shooting Jackie, the forthcoming biopic about former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, directed by Pablo Larrain. The Beijing International Film Festival runs April 16-23. The event revealed Tuesday that Italian director GiuseppeTornatore will also attend. Additional announcements are expected in the coming weeks. (Hollywood Reporter)

Warner Bros. also put three other films on the schedule including horror sequel 'Annabelle 2.' Warner Bros. has dated a quartet of films including Ben Affleck's Live by Night. That film, which Affleck directed and adapted from a Dennis Lehane best-seller, will bow Oct. 20, 2017 (Affleck also stars). There are currently no films in that slot, though Universal will open the Michael Fassbender starrer The Snowman -- another gritty adult-skewing drama based on a best-seller -- the week before. The studio also has added Fist Fight to the calendar for Feb. 17, 2017. The film, from New Line Cinema and Village Roadshow, stars Christina Hendricks and Ice Cube and will open opposite Sony's The Dark Tower, Universal's The Great Wall and Fox's Maze Runner: The Death Cure. The horror sequel Annabelle 2, a follow-up to New Line's 2014 low-budget hit that earned $257 million worldwide, is landing in the May 19, 2017, spot, where it offers counterprogramming to Paramount's big-screen adaptation of Baywatch. The studio also is holding an Aug. 11, 2017, spot for an untitled WB event film. Sony currently has The Emoji Movie opening on the same date. (Hollywood Reporter)

Colin Firth, Patrick Dempsey and Emma Thompson co-star in the rom-com threequel, directed by Sharon Maguire. After a 12-year hiatus, Bridget Jones is back. And still single. "Not to dwell on the negatives -- many positives to note -- I'm absolutely loving my new life," says Renee Zellweger in the first trailer, just after her signature tune "All By Myself" plays. She is then seen taking on spin classes, work woes and a run-in with Ed Sheeran -- and, oh yeah, a surprise pregnancy. But who is the father? Thankfully, Emma Thompson helps out by conducting two ultrasound reveals for both returning actor Colin Firth and new addition Patrick Dempsey. Sharon Maguire, who helmed the original Bridget Jones's Diary, directs the third film based on creator Helen Fielding's heroine. Zellweger stopped by Wednesday's episode of The Ellen Degeneres Show to premiere the trailer. Universal will release Bridget Jones' Baby on Sept. 16. (Hollywood Reporter)

The Belgian capital remains on high alert after Tuesday's bombing attacks, which left at least 34 dead and hundreds injured. Movie theaters in Brussels have reopened a day after a series of bombing attacks ripped through the Belgian capital that left at least 34 people dead and hundreds injured. The Belgian government has declared the maximum alert level following the attacks, which saw apparently coordinated bombings at an airport and a city metro station, but it has not put Brussels in lockdown, as it did following the terrorist attacks in Paris in November. Theaters in Brussels, which voluntarily chose to close on Tuesday in the wake of the attacks, opened again Wednesday. The only exception is Kinepolis, Belgium's largest cinema operator, which chose to keep its multiplex in Brussels closed, following consultation with local authorities. But they may re-open as soon as Thursday, depending on future developments and security assessments, according to Jan Runge, CEO of Brussels-based European theater owners association UNIC. Cinemas in the rest of the country, and the rest of Europe, remain open. "I think we will observe that people in Brussels will show resilience and return to cinema going quickly, similar to developments in Paris a few months ago," Runge told The Hollywood Reporter. The airport and several Brussels metro stations remain closed and there is heightened security in the city but citizens have returned to work and school as normal. Belgium has declared three days of official mourning for the victims of the attacks. Belgian police have arrested a suspect. Two other men identified in CCTV footage from the airport before the first bombing are believed to have blown themselves up. The Islamic State group have claimed responsibility for the attacks. (Hollywood Reporter)

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Jenna Dewan Tatum and Channing Tatum Want to See Your Dance Moves. Jenna Dewan Tatum wants to see your dance moves! The dancer-turned-actress-turned semi-professional lip syncer (come on, you know you still have her and hubby Channing Tatum's episode of Lip Sync Battle saved on your DVR) is producing a brand new dance competition series for NBC, E! News has confirmed. She'll serve as judge and mentor on the series, which NBC describes as "a fresh take on the dance competition genre" -- and don't worry, her husband and fellow accomplished dancer is involved too. Dewan Tatum producing the show alongside her partner Meegan Kiernan and Endemol Shine North America, with husband Tatum, Peter Kiernan and Reid Carolin also serving as executive producers. NBC has ordered six episodes of the new series, the first show for her production company, Purple Cup Productions. While Channing won't be a judge on the show, he will appear on screen, according to The Hollywood Reporter, which originally reported the news of the project. As you definitely already know (but we'll remind you anyway because it makes us swoon every time we think about it), the couple met when they starred in the seminal 2006 dance movie, Step Up. They're parents to daughter Everly, 2. Dewan Tatum, who began her career as a backup dancer (for artists including Janet Jackson and Christina Aguilera), is no stranger to dance competitions, having guest judged and performed on So You Think You Can Dance several times throughout the years. She currently appears as Lucy Lane on CBS' Supergirl. (Eonline)

Olivia Is Not Having Sally Langston's Nonsense in A Scandal Sneak Peek. Hello, Gladiators. Class is in session. Your subject? How to Be a Boss 101, taught by Professor Olivia Pope, Esq. every Thursday on Scandal. Today's lesson: How to Be a Boss, TV News Edition as exemplified in E! News' exclusive sneak peek of Thursday's episode. Olivia (Kerry Washington) is negotiating terms of a televised debate between her candidate, Mellie (Bellamy Young) and her newly announced competitor for the Republican nomination, Hollis Doyle (Gregg Henry) -- on Sally Langston's show. Honestly, Olivia's not asking for much: Just a light and a buzzer to help each candidate time their response. Otherwise, it's clear Sally will let Hollis have an edge, biasing the whole thing before it starts. Unfortunately, Sally's producer is not having it. Time for a good old fashioned Olivia Pope smackdown! "I'm pulling Mellie and auctioning off a one-hour exclusive interview with her to your competition, and whichever network gives me the most favorable terms gets to air that interview live, go head-to-head with your debate, and spend the hour slamming BNC's blatant bias while sucking half your ratings," she says. "Good luck explaining that to your advertisers!" Bless you, Olivia, and your ability to render normally fully functioning adults speechless. Elsewhere in the episode, the Pope & Associates team will learn some valuable new information about Jake's new lady love, and David Rosen will try to get some advice about his love triangle with Liz North and Susan Ross. Scandal airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. on ABC. (Eonline)

Meet the New NCIS Agent, Tess Monroe. NCIS is beefing up its cast for the last two episodes of the season. 24 veteran Sarah Clarke has been cast as Tess Monroe, an FBI Special Agent who is transferred from New York City to DC. Right now Clarke's just in the final two episodes of season 13, but she could be sticking around next season. "We feel so fortunate to have Sarah Clarke joining us to play Tess," Gary Glasberg, executive producer and showrunner of NCIS, said in a statement. "I've been a fan of her's going back to 24 and more recently Bosch. She's a gifted actress, a total pro, and we can't wait to introduce her to our NCIS family and have some fun." Tess Monroe is described as "quick-witted, tough and shrewd." She's a multiple divorcee with no kids and thinks of her team as her family. She's no-nonsense on the outside, but has a big heart underneath with a belief in honor, justice and doing what's right. She'll fight to protect the values she holds dear, and her team, with determination and a bit of sarcasm. Clarke's other credits include Twilight and Amazon's Bosch. Will Clarke's Tess Monroe have a hand in Michael Weatherly's exit from the series? Tune in to find out. CBS recently renewed NCIS for two more seasons after star Mark Harmon signed a new deal. The series is the No. 1 drama on TV and the No. 1 drama in the world with 55 million viewers around the globe. "It's extraordinary that in its 13th season and with over 300 episodes to its credit, NCIS continues to excel at such a high level on a global scale," Glenn Geller, president of CBS Entertainment, said in a statement. "It is testimony to an amazing cast, led on and off the screen by the exceptional Mark Harmon, for skillfully bringing this universally appealing team of heroes to life; and to Gary Glasberg and his writers for crafting compelling stories that feature NCIS's signature blend of mystery, quirk, drama and comedy every single week." NCIS airs Tuesdays, 8 p.m. on CBS. (Eonline)

Some cops just can't stay resigned! Richard Belzer, who played John Munch on Law & Order: SVU until his season 15 departure, is returning to the long-running NBC procedural for an upcoming season 17 episode, Us Weekly has confirmed. Belzer will guest star in a May episode, which focuses on a young model claiming she was the victim of a fashion photographer. Munch handed in his resignation papers in a season 15 episode that aired in October 2013, and went on to become a mostly unseen special investigator with the District Attorney's office. (The conspiracy theories appeared in a 2014 season 15 episode to help bail Det. Nick Amaro out of jail.) Belzer originated the character on NBC's cop drama Homicide: Life on the Street more than two decades ago, and remained with the show until it signed off in 1999 after seven seasons. Munch started appearing on SVU in its September 1999 premiere. The character has also appeared on the now-canceled flagship Law & Order series, the short-lived Law & Order: Trial by Jury and HBO's The Wire. He even popped up in a 1997 episode of The X-Files. SVU was renewed earlier this year for an 18th season. Shortly after the renewal, showrunner Warren Leight told The Hollywood Reporter that had season 17's last episode been the series finale, he would have made an effort such beloved characters as Munch and Det. Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni). Stabler's final episode was the season 12 finale. Law & Order: SVU airs on NBC on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET. (US Weekly)

Elizabeth Olsen Talks About Those Rumors of Possibly Playing Michelle Tanner on Fuller House. So, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen decided against reuniting with their Full House co-stars, but what about younger sister Elizabeth Olsen? E! News caught up with the actress at the premiere of her latest film I Saw the Light, which hits theaters March 25, and the gorgeous celeb addressed rumors that she could play Michelle Tanner in the popular Netflix reboot (because who better to take on the job, right?). When asked about producers throwing her name out there to possibly play the fan-favorite character in the reboot, Olsen said she certainly didn't get an offer. "If I did, I'm pretty sure no one on my team heard it," she tells us. "I don't know where that started." Once she realized it was Fuller House boss Jeff Franklin who started the wild rumor, Olsen said she "can't say a bad word" about him because he's "known me since I was an infant." The 27-year-old did tell us that she caught the first episode of Fuller House and says, "It was great." Meanwhile, Uncle Jesse, er, John Stamos has been adamant about trying to get the two famous twins on the Netflix series. Stamos reprises his role as the hunky family member on the new show and serves as an executive producer. The Olsens, who played his niece Michelle, are the only Full House stars who did not to return. Stamos said last May he was "heartbroken" about it, but now that the show was renewed for season two, he's hoping there's still a chance. "I was going to see Ashley last night and beg her to be on the show," Stamos said on the Today show a day later. "We would love to have them. I know everybody would love to see them. I have a good feeling about it." However, a source recently told E! News after the season two renewal that nothing has changed for Mary-Kate and Ashley regarding their decision to appear on the series. Series creator Jeff Franklin told E! News he was hopeful they would change their minds. "It's like all family reunions -- there's always somebody that doesn't show up," he said. "But hopefully next time around, we'll have them back." (Eonline)

Praise Olmec! Kirk Fogg and His Denim Shirt Join Legends of the Hidden Temple TV Movie Revival. Kirk Fogg is ready to be your guide -- again. It's official: Legends of the Hidden Temple's beloved host is set to appear in Nickelodeon's highly anticipated TV movie of the same name, E! News has learned. In the revival, which is set to debut this fall, Fogg will play a major role that pays homage to his duties in the iconic '90s game show. And when E! News exclusively chatted with Fogg about his return to the Temple, he revealed fans can still expect to see him rocking his signature denim shirt. "I'm back wearing my outfit again, except I now have a patch," Fogg told us, showing off the updated new shirt in the exclusive video. "It kind of brings a whole new sophistication to this thing!" Fogg, who hosted the show throughout the entirety of its 120-episode run from 1993-95, "I actually put it out in the universe. This year, I said, I want to travel a little bit. And sometimes when I do that, things happen," Fogg explained. "I said, I want to travel this year, and suddenly I got a phone call, and they said, 'Do you want to do a TV movie of the week for Legends of the Hidden Temple?' And i said, 'Uh, yeah! Why wouldn't I want to do that?!' So they ended bringing me up here and the adventure now continues!" Since parting ways with Olmec, Fogg has gone on to appear in over 300 commercials, and he produced and directed his first feature film, Distortion, in 2006. "When Nickelodeon asked me to be a part of the Legends of the Hidden Temple movie, I immediately went to the closet and pulled out my blue denim shirt, which has been protected by a powerful golden force field since 1995," Fogg said in a statement. "Legends is truly a legend, and I'm honored to be a part of it again. I'm sure the Ancient Olmec had something to do with this; that rock head is pretty sneaky." Earlier this month, Nickelodeon announced the Legends of the Hidden Temple movie, almost causing the Internet to shut down over nostalgia overload. In the revival, Isabela Monae, Colin Critchley and Jet Jurgensmeyer star as three siblings are tasked with competing obstacles to remain alive. So yes, it's kind of like the game show, except scripted. The movie is set to incorporate iconic elements from the OG, including The Steps of Knowledge and various colored animals (to pay homage to the six teams), but will that sneaky Olmec and the Shrine of the Silver Monkey be back? That's TBD, but fingers crossed! Scott McAboy and Jessica Rhoades are executive producing the movie with Amy Sydorick on board as a producer. Joe Menendez will direct a script written by Jonny Umansky & Zach Hyatt, and Alex Reid. Legends of the Hidden Temple will premiere this fall on Nickelodeon. (Eonline)

The Jury Revolts on The People v. O.J. Simpson & This Show Has Never Been So Good. Tuesday night's episode of The People v. O.J. Simpson was both our favorite and our least favorite so far. We'd almost say "A Jury in Jail" was fun to watch, because there was a certain unexpected lightness to it as it told the story of a group of people slowly losing both their nerves and their minds over the course of the trial. But for the most part, we were just infuriated in the best way. The jury was especially vital during the O.J. Simpson trial, given the fact that Simpson happened to be both a beloved celebrity and a black man in 1994, so both the defense and the prosecution were incredibly interested in the kinds of people represented on it. What resulted was basically a heated ping pong match between Marcia Clark and Johnnie Cochran over who should stay and who should go when it came to jury members. Those jury members thought they were signing up for two months of a simple sequester and ended up in a fancy hotel jail for eight months of mild torture. They weren't allowed to be in each other's rooms, or use the pool, or talk to other hotel guests. All of their books were screened by officers to make sure it was "appropriate." They got to watch TV, but only pre-approved TV shows like Seinfeld or Martin, and they all had to watch together. Meanwhile, during an amazing montage set to "Another One Bites the Dust," the jurors would occasionally be called in to be questioned by the judge, and then would sometimes be dismissed for something in their past that may make them biased in one way or another. One guy had once taken a picture with O.J. Simpson, while another was arrested for kidnapping. One woman was dismissed because she lied about having been a victim of domestic violence. The paranoia at possibly being dismissed at any time combined with their virtual imprisonment and constantly worsening racial tensions made for a group of people really not suited to making the kinds of decisions involved in a high stakes murder case, but that's exactly what they were expected to do. Add all that to the fact that the prosecution's best evidence -- Simpson's DNA all over everything -- is a thing that people in 1994 fundamentally did not understand, and you've got yourself one giant mess of a case. When the deputies in charge of the jurors were replaced after some isolated complaints that the deputies were treating the black jurors unfairly, that was the last straw. Many of the jurors refused to go to the next hearing, and when they did show up, they dressed in all black as a form of protest, and Judge Ito was forced to put the trial on hold for a couple of days. The Seinfeld vs. Martin debate was perhaps the most telling part of the episode. The white jurors wanted to watch Seinfeld, and the black jurors wanted to watch Martin, and eventually Martin won the vote. Meanwhile, O.J. sat in his cell, playing cards and talking about how Seinfeld's Kramer deserves his own show. For this particular writer who has no memory of a non-murderer O.J. Simpson, the Simpson case is the stuff of jokes and legend. From the public seeing Judge Ito as a dancing idiot on late night TV to the jurors believing there were cameras in their bedrooms, this whole case was built and destroyed on perception. At this point, even just watching the show for the past eight weeks, it's hard to keep track of the actual evidence or any actual facts in the case, and our opinion on O.J.'s guilt changes from episode to episode. We've never been more confused, and we've never felt more for Robert Kardashian. We felt those tears there at the end when he realized that even if he thought O.J. was guilty, there was nothing he could do but stand beside him and just hope he'd soon be out of his life in some way or another. Of course, we, on the other hand, are crying and dreading the day The People V. O.J. Simpson is out of our lives forever. This ride is just too damn fascinating. (Eonline)

Rafael Amaya Shares Scoop on El Senor de los Cielos Season 4. The series El Senor de los Cielos is back for a new season on March 28, and we sat down with its star, Rafael Amaya, who plays Aurelio Casillas. He brings to life the role of a drug lord who seeks power and respect as he eludes the DEA and Mexican authorities. From the balcony of his room at The London Hotel in Beverly Hills, the actor talked to us about his character and many other random things that we asked him about. Throughout the seasons of the show, we've loved and hated Aurelio, because he is the right kind of wrong...in so many ways. So we had to ask, what's next for the infamous character? "We're going to see an Aurelio Casillas that is tired and very upset. His entire past is coming back to him along with all the damage he's done. Now comes karma to make him pay for everything," Amaya explained. "Out of all the seasons, this is the most intense for Aurelio Casillas. It's the most intense point of his life." And just like his character, the Mexican actor also believes in karma and the cause and effect that can happen in life. Amaya pointed out that his character will age a bit this season, so the makeup department added grays to his hair and really made sure to highlight his fine lines. But with some many women that have been featured in the show, we wondered, "Will Aurelio ever actually fall in love?" "No, I don't think so. Aurelio loves women, but he can never love just one woman," Amaya said with a smirk. "It's part of his animal instinct. He's like an alpha male." The 39-year-old actor revealed that Casillas will suffer through something that will make him search to see if he has any children that he doesn't know of. He will revisit women that he had one-night stands with, and we'll be surprised with the outcome. After so many seasons, it may be difficult for many fans to separate the character from the actor, but Amaya says that their only similarity is the love that they both have for their family. "I always like to make sure that my family is in a good place, and that no one messes with them," Amaya said. "I grew up with three sisters and a mother, so you can imagine how protective I am." He currently lives in Los Angeles, but films the show in Mexico. To the actor, his favorite place is near the ones that he loves. His family currently lives in Tacate, California, which is on the boarder of Mexico, but he wishes they would move with him to Hollywood. Once we switched gears and talked about his fans, we asked, "What's the craziest thing a fan has ever done for you?" That's when the actor burst into laughter and told us about a very special fan. "I had a girl sneak into the dressing room of El Senor de los Cielos. She was able to fit through the window. I had started changing and heard noises coming from the bathroom. That's when I opened the door and saw her there. She asked, 'Can I take a picture?' I couldn't believe it," Amaya recalled with a smile. "Of course I let her take a picture with me. At that point, I wanted a picture with her, because she was one brave girl." Yes, that's pretty crazy. Amaya was ready to head to Dallas the following days for his crossover appearance as his character Aurelio Casillas, in the upcoming original drama series, Queen of the South. "It's the first time in the history of Latin television where it's not the actor, but the character that makes a crossover into the general market," Amaya said. "It's really amazing that they're requiring the presence of this character to add to their story." Don't miss the new season of El Senor de los Cielos on March 28 at 10 p.m. on Telemundo. (Eonline)

Joe Giudice is getting the bum's rush from Bravo as he enters prison ... at least compared to his wife. Production sources tell TMZ ... the network will not give Joe the same 3-part special Teresa got when she was in the big house. In fact, Bravo's not doing anything special. Joe will be filmed Wednesday as he enters the prison gates, but it'll be for season 7 of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey," which won't air for months. Joe will essentially disappear from sight during his 41-month stay, unless it affects Teresa and the kids. His story line will only live in her orbit. For her part, Teresa will be standing by her man. We're told she has no plan to pull the plug on her marriage. (TMZ)

The Discovery Communications network has ordered 40 episodes featuring royal dress designer David Emanuel. Discovery Communications' TLC U.K. will create a British version of hit wedding series Say Yes to the Dress. The U.S. show has been one of the biggest hits on the U.K. channel, reaching 15 million viewers last year. The U.K. version will star British brides and royal dress designer David Emanuel. Half Yard Productions, the production firm behind the original, will make 40 episodes of the 30-minute series. "Say Yes to the Dress UK will unveil the inner workings of one of England's top bridal boutiques, filmed at Confetti & Lace at Lakeside Shopping Centre in Essex, one of the largest shopping areas in Europe with 500,000 visitors per week," TLC U.K. said. Emanuel will be teamed with Christine Dando, Confetti & Lace owner and designer and her consultants. Said Emanuel: "I'm simply thrilled to be part of the global expansion of this smash hit TV show for TLC. This is an exciting challenge and I can't wait to meet my brides to be!" Clare Laycock, vp, head of channels, TLC & Investigation Discovery, said: "Say Yes to the Dress is one of TLC's top-rating and most-loved shows, and we are delighted to add a British spin and style to this extremely popular format." Added Mark Procter, acting head of factual entertainment, Discovery Networks International: "This commission not only signifies our ongoing commitment to the wedding genre, but also bolsters the TLC schedule with more feel-good, formatted factual entertainment." The series will air on TLC in the U.K. and Ireland this summer. The Say Yes franchise has included a slew of spin-offs, including Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta, Say Yes to the Dress: Big Bliss, Say Yes to the Dress: Bridesmaids and Say Yes to the Dress: Randy Knows Best. (Hollywood Reporter)

Malcolm Turnbull's "continuity and change" has been noted for its similarity to Selina Meyer's "continuity with change," which former showrunner Armando Iannucci said was selected because it sounded snappy yet "means nothing." Not for the first time, the makers of hit HBO show Veep have found their political satire predicting the future, this time outside the walls of the White House. Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has been mocked by the Emmy-winning comedy's creator, writer and even its main star for pushing the slogan "continuity and change," a phrase he has been using as he attempts to distance himself from form former leader Tony Abbott at the start of an election campaign. The trouble is, Julia Louis-Dreyfus' character, campaigning president Selina Meyers, adopted "continuity with change" throughout season 4 as she battled to stay in the Oval office. "'Continuity with Change' is the most concise example we could come up with of a politician saying a word and its opposite very quickly," former showrunner Armando Iannucci tells The Hollywood Reporter. "The aim is to have it sound snappy and confident, as if it makes sense. In fact, it means nothing. The two words cancel each other out." Iannucci, who left Veep after season 4 to focus on several film projects in the U.K., added that it wasn't a surprise that a major politician should use the slogan in real life. "It's a by-product of political argument," he said. "I'm still trying to come to terms with the number of people who say they're Pro Life and For The Death Penalty." Simon Blackwell, who collaborated with Iannucci to create the show and still serves as a writer and exec producer, tweeted that they had wanted to come up with the "most meaningless election slogan we could think of," later telling The Guardian that they wanted it to be "hollow and oxymoronic." Louis-Dreyfus, meanwhile, simply tweeted that she was "dumbstruck." Speaking last year to THR, Iannucci highlighted other Veep scenes, which had been mirrored in real life, including one in episode two, in which Meyer's teleprompter malfunctions, something that later happened to Sarah Palin, and an episode in which the character is forced to turn her emails over to the authorities, much like the famed incident with Hillary Clinton. "We write certain situations, and then after we've finished editing the episode or getting it ready, that situation happens in real-life," he said. "It's rather spooky." Veep returns with season 5 on April 24 at 10:30 p.m. on HBO. (Hollywood Reporter)

The survey also found that one third (31 percent) of viewers binge TV on a weekly basis. A new survey has found that 70 percent of U.S. consumers binge watch television. Within that percentile, viewers watch an average of five episodes at a time, Deloitte's 10th edition of its annual Digital Democracy Survey revealed. Released Wednesday, the survey also found that one third (31 percent) of viewers binge TV on a weekly basis. The survey also revealed that 46 percent of Americans subscribe to streaming video services; within that near 50 percent, millennials aged 14-25 were spending more time streaming video content than watching live TV. More than half of all consumers -- including 75 percent of millennials -- watch movies and TV through streaming on (at least) a monthly basis and 53 percent of bingers opt for TV dramas. Of the millennials surveyed, those aged 26-32 who currently pay for streaming video have an average of three subscriptions and those aged 14-25 value their streaming video subscriptions more than paid TV subscriptions. More than 90 percent of consumers surveyed admitted to multitasking while watching television, with millennials admitting to engaging in an average of four additional activities (primarily Internet, social networks and text messaging) while consuming. "The on-the-go, always-connected consumer is driving cultural changes in content consumption that fundamentally impact how companies connect with and engage consumers," principal and U.S. media and entertainment consulting leader Kevin Wetscott said in a press release. The Digital Democracy Survey was fielded by an independent research firm from Nov. 5-19, 2015 and employed an online methodology among 2,205 U.S. consumers. (Hollywood Reporter)