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Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood Becomes Father to Twins at Age 68. He and wife Sally welcomed two girls on Monday. Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood has become a father again at the age of 68, this time with twin girls. Wood's wife Sally, a theater producer, gave birth Monday and shared the news from her Twitter account. "Thank you all so much for the love," she wrote. "Can't believe our babies are a day old already. They are wonderful." A statement issued from the family reads: "Ronnie & Sally Wood are delighted to announce the birth of their twins Gracie Jane (6lb) & Alice Rose (5.7lb). The girls arrived on 30 May at 22:30 and all are doing brilliantly. The babies are perfect." The rock legend has four children from previous relationships. The twins are his first children with Sally, who he married in 2012. The twins' arrival won't be the only big news from the Stones this year. The band has announced plans to release a new album. Wood has said he and his bandmates have been in the studio and recorded some new material and some blues covers for what would be group's first new set since 2005's A Bigger Bang. (Hollywood Reporter)

Vanessa Williams and husband Jim Skrip are celebrating their approaching one-year wedding anniversary by walking down the aisle all over again! William and Skrip were first married on July 4 last year, but tied the knot again in a Catholic ceremony on Monday. "Yesterday we took one last walk down the aisle-this time in my little church," Williams wrote on Instagram. "Officially wedded Catholic. Amen! #MyJim." The 53-year-old picked a Pamela Roland dress for the occasion which featured a subtle v-neck and included a pink sash tied around her waist. Williams wore her hair in a wave and loose chignon, with oversized drop earrings. Williams seemed in good spirits on her Memorial Day nuptials, goofing around in her gown in a video captured by daughter Jillian Hervey. The pair was wed last year in Skrip's hometown of Buffalo, New York. Married at the city's St. Stanislaus church, Williams first walked down the aisle to Carmen Ruby Floyd singing "Ave Maria." The reception was held at The Statler City banquet venue and was decked out with gold and ivory tents, Moroccan lanterns and colorful flowers to match the event's lavish Egyptian theme-a nod to where the couple met. "Jim is a real man," Williams told PEOPLE of her husband at the time. "You want somebody in your life who has integrity, who is solid, who knows who he is. He's romantic and he's a great guy." Williams was married twice before-first to Ramon Hervey II, and later to Rick Fox-and has four children. (People)

Sienna Miller Reveals She Still Cares About Jude Law "Enormously" and Why She Suddenly Wants More Children. It's been over a decade since she was first engaged to Jude Law, but the torrid years that followed have not waned Sienna Miller's feelings for her former beau. As the Hollywood story goes, the Golden Globe nominee and her Alfie co-star were on the road to marriage in 2004, but a year after their Christmas engagement, Law publicly apologized to the actress after reports surfaced that he had been having an affair with his nanny. The couple subsequently split in 2006. The two tried to rekindle their romance in 2009, only to break up again by 2011. Miller says she doesn't see her past beau "that much," but told PORTER magazine, "I care about him enormously." Nearly a year ago, the star broke off her engagement to actor Tom Sturridge, whom she had been dating since 2011 and with whom she shares her only child, 3-year-old daughter Marlowe Sturridge. While the 34-year-old calls her past boyfriends, including Law and Sturridge, "a motley crew," she does recognize the trait that ties them all together. "I like intelligence," she continued to the magazine. "It's the only thing I've ever been attracted to. People who aren't clever enough fall by the wayside. They're a motley crew my ex-boyfriends, if you lined them up, it would be strange. I don't care about that [looks], but you know, within limits... Someone staggeringly beautiful and thick is totally ugly to me. It sounds silly but I like bookish academics who are slightly odd, and borderline, you know, on the spectrum." In the meantime, the acclaimed star has a packed schedule of new films, one of which is taking her to New York City for the fall to live and raise her daughter. In regard to the possibility of having more children, Miller is definitely interested. "I would love more," she admitted to the magazine. "I'm suddenly feeling very broody for more babies, and my daughter's desperate to have a sibling." In fact, Miller is more in tune with herself and her decisions after an intense recent round of therapy. According to the star, all the noise that was once in her head is now gone. "I just got to a point where...I couldn't dig myself out, I couldn't make decisions, I felt pretty assaulted by life and not in control," she revealed. "I think as you get older you have to really cultivate your mind and have a deep understanding of self, otherwise you just become lonely and isolated and unsatisfied and unfulfilled, and however your perfect little life looks on paper, there will be a sense of unfulfillment if you haven't explored the nature, the very depths of who you are." Perhaps it's that kind of courage that has caused co-star Bradley Cooper to describe her as a little Napoleon. "I stand up for myself," she said. "That's what he's referring to." To see the full interview with Sienna Miller, buy the latest issue of PORTER, on sale globally on Friday June 3. Also available as a digital edition or go to portersubscription.com/portersub. (Eonline)

The bump wants what it wants! Megan Fox, who's currently expecting her third child, revealed that she and her unborn baby have been communicating throughout her entire pregnancy. The actress, 30, opened up about their conversations during a Tuesday, May 31, appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! "You don't hear an audible voice, but you hear messages, if you're open to it," Fox told Jimmy Kimmel about speaking to her child in the womb. The mom of Noah Shannon, 3, and Bodhi Ransom, 2, then went on to explain that her newest addition insisted on a different living situation upon his or her arrival. "For instance, this baby wanted me to live somewhere else," the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows star -- who will welcome her little one with her estranged husband and the father of her sons, Brian Austin Green -- shared. "So we're moving to a whole different place in Los Angeles because I feel like that's where this baby wants to be raised." Fox is trusting her baby, who she believes is smart enough to be the next great engineer. "I also feel like this baby is telling me it's kind of like a Wernher von Braun or an Elon Musk, like a super genius," she continued. Aside from switching houses, the Transformers alum has been busy prepping for third-time motherhood by getting her kids acquainted with the idea of being big brothers. "I've showed them with a baby doll," Fox told Kimmel. "They know where the baby is coming out." "Bodhi thinks it's really funny that you're gonna feed the baby with your boobies," she added with a laugh. "Older one's aware, but he's excited." While she's thrilled to be expanding her family once again, Fox wishes she could do it without going through labor. "It's easier doing it, I've had a baby every other year since 2012, I've gotten used to it," she said. "With this one I've been a little more relaxed because I know how much it's gonna hurt. I'm getting a little nervous about that, the pain is no joke." (US Weekly)

Real Housewives of Atlanta's Cynthia Bailey and Peter Thomas Separate After 6 Years of Marriage. After plenty of highs and lows in their marriage, Cynthia Bailey and Peter Thomas have decided to separate. "Peter and I are separated. He lives in Charlotte, and I live in Atlanta," the Real Housewives of Atlanta star confirmed to The Daily Dish Tuesday afternoon. "I am definitely taking some time to myself to figure out how I want to move forward. I don't want to rush into anything, so I think this time apart is good for us." She added, "And I think the space apart, I think he can appreciate it as well. I think it gives people time to think and process and just move forward in a way that really is healthy for everyone involved." Ever since the pair joined the Bravo reality show in season three, viewers have witnessed the ups and downs of Cynthia and Peter's marriage. While fans witnessed their wedding on TV, the years after the romantic ceremony were filled with a few dramatic moments. Just last season, the pair's relationship was tested when a video surfaced showing Peter speaking closely with a woman. Ultimately, both parties agreed to move forward and even hosted a cast trip to Jamaica. When the season eight reunion show was about to air, however, Cynthia confessed that their relationship was once again struggling. "I will say that Peter and I are not in a great place right now. Honestly, I don't know what's going to happen with us right now, we're still trying to figure it out. But, you know, it's complicated," Cynthia said when appearing on Reality Checked with Amy Phillips on Sirius XM. "We're the only couple on The Real Housewives of Atlanta that actually was married on The Real Housewives of Atlanta. We've never been married outside of the show, and I don't think that it's helped us a lot." She continued, "Maybe if we were married three years before we went on the show that would have been better. I just have nothing to compare my marriage to outside of the show, and you know it's just been difficult -- I mean, the wedding was difficult, everything about our marriage has been difficult." As the couple tries to figure out what to do next, Cynthia has made it clear that Peter will always be a part of her life. And yes, there is still love there. "Regardless of where I am with Peter, he is my husband. I will always love him, and I will always support him. And I believe he feels the same about me," Cynthia recently told The Daily Dish. "Whether or not we decide to stay married or not, that's something that we have to decide soon. But right now, I'm enjoying the time apart, taking time for myself." (Eonline)

Justin Bieber Wants to "Settle Down and Have a Relationship" After Enjoying Date Night With Nicola Peltz. Hit singles and sold-out concerts are great, but having a girlfriend isn't so bad either. As one of Hollywood's most eligible bachelors, Justin Bieber can't help but get fans talking whenever he steps out with a special lady. But after going on a dinner date with Nicola Peltz, some of Justin's most loyal fans are wondering about the pair's status. While it's too soon to proclaim these two Hollywood's hot new couple, a source tells E! News that the singer likes the Bates Motel star. "Justin has a crush on Nicola and really enjoyed the date with her the other night," our insider shared. "He wants to settle down and have a relationship. He feels like something steady would be good for him." But as Beliebers know, Justin isn't your typical guy. From his busy tour schedule and the constant attention from paparazzi, it's a bit more difficult to build and maintain a strong relationship. At the same time, that won't stop Justin from expressing his interest in people he likes. "He did ask her out again and they are planning on seeing each other again soon," our source shared. "He likes that she comes from a good family and is a chill chic." Late last week, the "Baby" singer was spotted at Mastro's Steakhouse in Beverly Hills where he enjoyed dinner with Nicola. While fans may recognize the Hollywood star from her big screen roles in The Last Airbender and Transformers: Age of Extinction, she recently starred in Zayn Malik's music video for "It's You." While an eyewitness described Justin as being a complete "gentleman" during the evening, another source was quick to shut down any relationship rumors. "They are not a couple, they just went on a date," the source shared. "Justin thinks she is really pretty, though. Justin is single at this moment." Could that change? Never say never! (Eonline)

Jillian Michaels Opens Up About Adoption Within the LGBTQ Community. Jillian Michaels is speaking out about a cause that's close to home. The beloved trainer and star of Just Jillian opened up to E! News about being an advocate for RaiseAChild, an organization aimed at helping and informing families and individuals who are interested in the adoption process. "I find it extremely concerning that there are over 100,000 kids in America who are in need of loving homes," the mother of two told us. "This is unacceptable. Every child deserves a family." Michaels and her partner Heidi Rhoades adopted a two-year-old daughter, Lukensia, from Haiti back in 2012. That same month, Rhoades gave birth to the couple's son, Phoenix. "This is why I felt very strongly about making sure that adoption was one avenue we pursued in building our family," the 42-year-old explained before sharing that she and her longtime partner hit major hurdles when it came to trying to adopt. "We were told that the Congo and Ethiopia would not adopt a child to a gay couple." Michaels added, "I have seen tremendous prejudice against LGBTQ couples in this country. Up until very recently, there were only 14 states in which LGBTQ couples could adopt... the laws are changing in our country, for the better, at a dizzying pace." But for many millions of people within the LGBTQ community in this country looking to start a family, things are beginning to look up. "At this point now it is legal in all states of America," Michaels told us. "I think love wins once again." And there was no clearer sign that love rules all for Michaels and Rhoades than when their daughter Lu presented them with the "Let Love Define Family" award at the 4th Annual RaiseAChild Honors Gala. "Heidi and I could barely speak to accept the award simply because we were so moved," the proud mother explained. "It was a long journey." (Eonline)

Game of Thrones' Kit Harington Says He Faces Sexism as a Man in Hollywood: I'm ''More Than a Head of Hair.'' Kit Harington says women aren't the only people who are objectified in Hollywood. The Game of Thrones star opened up to The Sunday Times about the sexism he's faced as a man in the industry, explaining how he's experienced moments in which he was hired for a role due to his appearance. "I think there is a double standard," he said. "If you said to a girl, 'Do you like being called a babe?' and she said, 'No, not really,' she'd be absolutely right." He even thinks that "in some ways" he landed the role as Jon Snow due to his looks, and for that reason, he hopes to take on future work that "tests" him more. "I like to think of myself as more than a head of hair or a set of looks," he admitted. "It's demeaning." Harington continued, "But there's a sexism that happens towards men. There's definitely a sexism in our industry that happens towards women, and there is towards men as well. At some points during photoshoots when I'm asked to strip down, I felt that. If I felt I was being employed just for my looks, I'd stop acting." This sort of objectification is something he's reiterated in the past as well. During an interview with PageSix last year, he said, "To always be put on a pedestal as a hunk is slightly demeaning." He added. "I'm in a successful TV show in a kind of leading man way, and it can sometimes feel like your art is being put to one side for your sex appeal. And I don't like that." (Eonline)

Drake extended his holiday weekend with Hailey Baldwin by getting cozy with her on a date ... the night after they hung out at his insane house party. Our sources say Drake and Hailey slipped into The Nice Guy Tuesday around 11:30 PM and got a table with another couple. We're told the table ordered shots -- and while you can see Hailey spent some time staring into her phone ... she and Drake were cozy enough that it was clear they were on a date. Drake even pulled the move -- y'know ... arm behind her on the sofa. More date evidence? They pulled that other move when they left around 2:30 AM -- she went out the front, Drake took the back door. This comes on the heels of multiple reports they kicked it at his Memorial Day party, but now we have photo evidence. Hailey's got a type ... rich, famous, singing Canadians. (TMZ)

Stacey Dash Opens Up About Her Secret Pain -- Addiction, Abuse, & More. Wow. We're used to Stacey Dash stirring up drama with controversial statements -- but now, the 49-year-old actress is opening up in a whole new way. In her new book There Goes My Social Life, the Clueless alum reveals her personal struggle with abuse, addiction, and how her experiences shaped how she views the world. Miz Dash told People: "Sometimes my past is extraordinarily heavy. That's when I scream and cry until I feel like I can breathe again." Growing up in South Bronx, New York, Dash said she was molested for the first time when she was just four years old by a teenager. By the time she was 16, she became addicted to drugs after she was offered a line of cocaine. The mother-of-two shared: "I couldn't find happiness. It got to a point where I didn't even want to live anymore. The voice in my head was saying, 'There's nothing here for you.'" Sad. Her past greatly defined how she views social welfare programs today: "When you get stuff for free, you have no self-worth. When you have no self-worth, you become depressed, addicted and either abused or an abuser. This is what perpetuates the cycle of violence in inner cities. We don't need free stuff. We need opportunities." Adding: "When I say there should not be a BET channel or a Black History Month, I'm saying we deserve more. I just hope people understand that I'm not judging; I'm coming from experience." As she entered her early 20s, Dash found herself still hooked on drugs and in an abusive relationship: "He would punch me in my body, my legs, my chest, anything that could be covered. But part of me felt like I deserved it because what I was coming from was no better. I didn't have an identity. That's why I fight for women and people in the inner cities today. I want them to know it will get better." After mustering the strength to leave her abuser, Stacey began dating musician Christopher Williams and became pregnant shortly after: "When I got pregnant, I was doing a lot of drugs and I didn't want to live. I wanted to die. I was going to have an abortion. I was crying and I said to God, 'Please tell me what to do.' And God told me, 'Keep your son.' I ripped the IV out of my arm and I said, 'I'm keeping my son.'" Her son Austin is now 25 and Dash also shares 12-year-old daughter Lola with ex Brian Lovell. At the end of the day, S.D. admitted she will always be honest with her kids about her past: "The best way to protect my children is to be honest with them. I let them know that I survived. I'm not a victim. And there is nothing they can't overcome." (Perez Hilton)

Nicole Scherzinger isn't starring in "Cats" on Broadway, because Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber refused to give her top billing. The claws are out after the former Pussycat Doll, who starred in the musical in London's West End, demanded her name be above the title for the Broadway show, as well as on the marquee. "She wanted the same billing she had in London, with her name on the title." But we're told the New York producers were not having any of it. And Lloyd Webber was furious when the singer pulled out of the show, just a week before rehearsals were due to start, to return to the UK talent show "The X Factor." Lloyd Webber told the Economist Radio, "I mean, she's crazy. But the American producers just took a view -- 'well, fine, we'll get somebody else,' because she's actually not very well-known in America." He continued, "I'm furious because I really believe she's the most fantastically talented girl, and I went out on a limb to get her for the London Palladium here, and it makes me look like an absolute [bleep] with them all." He added, "But never mind, there'll be another girl on Broadway, and Nicole will not get her Tony Award." She's been replaced by UK singer and fellow "X Factor" star Leona Lewis, who's just hit town for rehearsals. Meanwhile, questions about Scherzinger's departure from the show were banned at a Hamptons party at Seasons of Southampton on Saturday, celebrating her Social Life Magazine cover. Reps for Nicole didn't get back to us. But a "Cats" spokesman said, "The producers do not discuss negotiations -- but above-the-title billing? Really? Not even the magical Mr. Mistoffelees could pull that one off!" (Page Six)

Raven-Symone is opening up about publicly embracing her sexuality after hiding it for many years to protect her career. "I never thought I would come out because my personal life didn't matter," The View co-host shared in Entertainment Tonight's "It Got Better" docu-series. "It only mattered what could be sold as part of the Raven Symone brand." Symone began acting in 1989, landing the role of Olivia Kendall on The Cosby Show at age 3. She went on to headline Disney's That's So Raven (the most-watched show on the channel) and a series of specials for her girl group, The Cheetah Girls. In the interview, Symone, 30, admitted that she knew she was gay by the time she was 12 years old (and even had some awareness of it when she was "10, in the single digits"), but she tried to force herself to like boys. At the time, she even convinced herself that she would wind up marrying a man. "I kind of pushed myself to open myself up to look for boys," Symone said. When she turned 18, Symone felt that her bucket list was complete, but something was missing. That was until she attended college at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. "I went to college. I felt good," she said. "I had support there beyond belief, and that was the first time I felt like I didn't have to have a beard. I didn't have to have a man standing beside me because I [was] in love with a girl." Symone then decided to come out to her parents-and the world. "I felt lighter," she recalled. "I felt like I could go out and not have to put on 17 different hats to be myself. (People)

Rocco Ritchie is back in the Big Apple as the battle over his custody appears to be drawing to a close. The teen was spotted grabbing coffee with some friends in Manhattan Tuesday morning before heading to his mother's home – his first time back in the States since late last year. Although Madonna, 57, and Guy Ritchie, 47, were originally expected in court Wednesday for a tentatively scheduled hearing over their 15-year-old son's living arrangements, the case now appears to be disposed, motion pending by the New York State Supreme Court. While it's unclear whether the singer-who ended her "Rebel Heart" tour in March-has been in town alongside her son, it's evident that she has been making an obvious effort to work on her relationship with Rocco. Just days before Christmas, Madonna filed an order in London asking that Rocco return home to New York City under child abduction laws. While a judge ruled that Rocco must return to the United States by the following month to abide by the custody agreement, according to reports, Ritchie's attorney Eric Buckley told Justice Deborah Kaplan the teen "has expressed very clearly that he does not want to return to New York." On March 21, High Court Judge Alistair MacDonald ruling that allowed Madonna to withdraw her U.K. proceedings. "As I observed during the course of the hearing, summer does not last forever," the judge wrote. "The boy very quickly becomes the man. It would be a very great tragedy for Rocco if any more of the precious and fast receding days of his childhood were to be taken up by this dispute. Far better for each of his parents to spend that time enjoying, in turn, the company of the mature, articulate and reflective young man who is their son and who is a very great credit to them both." While MacDonald did not rule that Rocco needed to return to New York to be with his mother, he did return the teen's passport so he could make trips to see Madonna if he wished to do so. In late April, the singer visited her son in London as they worked to repair their relationship. (People)

A bunch of "Sons of Anarchy" stars say they got burned by a promoter who made off with a ton of money from people who paid to see a cast reunion -- but they rallied for their fans. We got Rusty Coones -- Rane Quinn on 'SOA' -- returning to LAX from the disastrous event in Houston. He says the cast, including Charlie Hunnam, got duped by one of the promoters. He and co-star Kristen Renton broke it down -- saying the guy stiffed 'em with bogus paychecks. The bigger problem -- the throngs of fans who came from around the world, forking over a total of $800k according to Rusty. Check out how they handled the messy situation. TMZ spoke to Dave Altman, who says he worked closely with Hunnam to set up the event -- and he says the cast eventually got some dough, but nowhere close to what they were promised. 'SOA' stars have ripped George Comits ... the alleged shady promoter, who says it was all a misunderstanding between reps. So far, no one's taking legal action. (TMZ)

In her court filing accusing husband Johnny Depp of domestic violence, Amber Heard states that "there was one severe incident in December 2015 when I truly feared for my life." These new, exclusive photos in the latest issue of PEOPLE show Heard with facial injuries, including an apparently bruised eye and cut lip-allegedly caused by Depp in that incident. A rep for Depp has not responded to PEOPLE's requests for comment about the photos, or about Heard's allegations of abuse. Depp's divorce attorney Laura Wasser said in court documents that Heard, who filed for divorce from Depp on May 23 after 15 months of marriage, is "attempting to secure a premature financial resolution by alleging abuse." In documents filed May 27 to seek a temporary restraining order against Depp (which a judge granted), Heard alleges that during the "entirety" of their four-year relationship, "Johnny has been verbally and physically abusive to me." In court papers, Heard details two other alleged domestic violence incidents. On April 21, she claims the actor, 52, argued with her after showing up at the end of her 30th birthday party "inebriated and high," grabbed her by the hair and "violently shoved me to the floor." On May 21, she states, Depp "began obsessing about something that was untrue" and hurled a cell phone at her, "striking my cheek and eye with great force." An LAPD spokesperson told PEOPLE that officers responded to a 911 call but determined there was "no evidence of any crime" at the scene. In a statement Tuesday, Heard's lawyers said she declined to make a statement to police at the time to "protect her privacy and Johnny's career," but plans to make one and "hopes to give the LAPD the opportunity to conduct an accurate and complete investigation." (People)

As the divorce battle between Amber Heard, 30, and Johnny Depp, 52, continues, new court documents reveal just how much the actress made last year. According to court papers obtained by PEOPLE, Heard earned a total of $259,876 in 2015 from projects such as The Danish Girl, which paid her $31,112 and Paranoia for which she earned $45,314. She also received paychecks from high-end companies Tiffany ($120,000) and Bulgari ($50,000). But the papers also show Heard's long list of expenses including agent fees, auto payments and union dues. After all is said and done, the actress took home a total of $51,461 last year. In a request for a restraining order filed on May 27, Heard asked for spousal support in the amount of $50,000 a month along with protection for her dog Pistol and sole access to the downtown L.A. home where she and Depp have lived since getting married. She was granted the restraining order and sole access to the apartment, but a judge declined to order any temporary spousal support pending the next hearing, or to order Depp to stay away from Pistol. Depp, who has asked a judge to deny, Heard's request for spousal support, was ranked last year by Forbes as the 12th-highest paid actor for bringing in $30 million-and that wasn't even his most lucrative year to date. The actor earned $100 million in 2010. While married to Heard, Depp starred in the action-packed farce Mordecai and the crime biopic Black Mass. For his portrayal of Whitey Bulger in Black Mass, Depp earned an estimated 20 million. Meanwhile, Heard also took home residual fees for her film Machete Kills ($2,390) and acquired $2,472 from The Rum Diary, the film that introduced her to Depp. (People)

Law enforcement are looking into reports of possible drug use at The Biggest Loser's King Gillette Ranch in California after allegations of weight-loss pill use on the set of the long-running show, Lt. James Royal of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department confirmed to Us Weekly on Tuesday, May 31. "We are conducting an inquiry into some of the allegations of wrongdoing that occurred sometime in the past," he tells Us. Royal also told CBS Los Angeles that an investigation got underway earlier in May after "a journalist advised Malibu/Lost Hills station personnel of a news report regarding unsubstantiated allegations of illegal narcotics use in the past on the set of the television reality show." The move follows a report in last month's New York Post in which season 2 contestant Suzanne Mendonca claimed contestants were encouraged to take drugs or throw up in order to shed weight. "People would take amphetamines, water pills, diuretics, and throw up in the bathroom," she told the outlet. "They would take their spin bikes into the steam room to work up a sweat. I vomited every single day. [Trainer] Bob Harper tells people to throw up: 'Good,' he says. 'You'll lose more calories.'" The Biggest Loser producers deny the allegations. "According to the Sheriff's Department, they are conducting 'an inquiry regarding unsubstantiated allegations.' We believe these allegations are without merit and false," producers of the hit NBC show tell Us is in a statement. "The safety and well-being of our contestants is, and has always been, paramount," the statement continued. "Contestants are told at the start of the show that there is zero tolerance for any weight-loss drugs. We prohibit the use of any illegal substances, in addition to the many other rules and procedures of the show that are designed to ensure safety." Harper also denied the claims in a statement to Us following the New York Post's story. "These allegations are absolutely false and are also in direct conflict with my lifelong devotion to health and fitness," he said. "Safety is paramount in my training regimen." Though several past contestants have been critical of the popular reality competition, some former participants have defended the show and its long-time trainer. "I have known Bob Harper for five years ... I can 100 percent say that I probably know him better than ANY contestant to ever walk on that ranch & he's never been about a pill or a quick fix... EVER," season 11 champ Olivia Ward wrote on Facebook May 23. "He is about integrity and follow through," she wrote on her Facebook page on Monday, May 23. "I was NEVER asked to take any weight loss drugs. My weight loss has come from ... hard work, dedication," season 17's Jacky Kmet posted on Facebook May 22. "I feel blessed that I was a contestant on season 17 of the Biggest Loser!" (US Weekly)

When a Pennsylvania District Judge ruled on May 24 that entertainer Bill Cosby will stand trial on sexual assault criminal charges, it was a huge legal blow to the 78-year-old comedian. But the day-to-day fall-out from the case had long since taken a toll, a source close to the Cosby family tells PEOPLE. "He doesn't have his life anymore," the source says. "He has not lost his sense of humor and he has not become morose. But he is somber and there's been a physical toll - his walking is halting and he can seem downtrodden." While Camille Cosby, 71, continues to stand by her husband of 51 years even as more than 50 women have accused him of sexually assaulting and/or drugging them over the years, the ongoing ordeal has not been easy. "Of course it's very painful for Camille to go through this," says the source. "They have been married for over 50 years and she loves him... For both of them, it's a nightmare every day." The nightmare won't be over any time soon. With Cosby facing criminal charges and a trial for allegedly drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand, 43, while she was a Temple University employee in 2004, the case will certainly drag on for the foreseeable future. Cosby and his attorneys have steadfastly denied the allegations from Constand, insisting the sexual contact was consensual, as well as those leveled by dozens more accusers. (While Cosby is fighting other civil cases involving similar accusations, he has only been charged criminally in Constand's case.) New revelations came to light on May 20 when a federal judge unsealed Cosby's depositions in Constand's civil suit, which he settled with her in late 2006. The depositions, which now are a part of a defamation lawsuit filed against Cosby by seven women claiming he drugged and sexually assaulted them, include his admission that he gave quaaludes to women and had sex with at least two teenaged girls. As long as the legal case continues to play out, Cosby is expected to remain largely out of the public eye-and, to his disappointment, off the stage. "One of his greatest joys is performing and he can't do that or play an arena anymore," the source tells PEOPLE. "That's been taken away from him." (People)

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They party to '80s hits, just like Us! Victoria Beckham and David Beckham showed off some serious moves during Eva Longoria's May 21 wedding, waving their hands in the air and singing along to the words in videos shared by Mario Lopez. The usually reserved fashion designer, who is known for her lack of smiles, totally let loose as she boogied on the dance floor with newlywed Longoria to the Rick Astley classic "Never Gonna Give You Up," before waving her hands wildly in the air to Wham!'s "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go." In the videos, shared by TV presenter Lopez, 42, via Instagram, Longoria, 41, can be seen dancing on a table while her celebrity pals ham it on to an array of cheesy '80s hits. David, 41, who Lopez calls his "drinking buddy" in a separate Instagram post, is just as enthusiastic with his moves as wife Victoria, and can be seen swaying and singing, drink in hand, while his wife parties hard with the Desperate Housewives alum. As Us Weekly reported previously, the former Spice Girl, 42, played a big role during Longoria's wedding celebrations, designing her dress and signing the wedding register for her pal. And Lopez, who also shared a funny clip of himself and Martin getting into the party spirit, revealed how much fun he had at the event during an interview with Hello magazine. "I've known Eva for at least 15 years, and I love her as a sister," Lopez told the outlet. "I think she is as beautiful inside as she is on the outside." "Friday was more formal and more subdued, with a sit-down dinner," the TV personality revealed of the weekend-long wedding party "Saturday was just a marathon!" (US Weekly)

Bella Hadid Turns Heads for All the Right Reasons in Christian Dior's Star-Studded Cruise Show. Another day means another runway to slay. After celebrating Memorial Day weekend, Bella Hadid was back to work Tuesday walking in Christian Dior's latest fashion show for the spring/summer 2017 cruise collection. The 19-year-old stepped onto the runway in black chunky lace-up heels while working a floral and lace embellished skirt. She completed her look with a black embroidered jacket. While walking in the show, Bella received support from her boyfriend The Weeknd in the audience as her mom Yolanda Hadid expressed her well wishes on Instagram from home. "On the runway for @dior at the Blenheim Palace," the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star shared on social media with a photo of her daughter. "#Dior #London @bellahadid #ProudMommy." Alexa Chung, Emma Roberts, Riley Keough, Kate Mara and Kate Beckinsale were also spotted attending. Runways aside, The House of Dior also dropped a major announcement Tuesday involving Bella. While backstage at Blenheim Palace, the world-famous brand announced that Bella is officially a house makeup ambassador. Bella will appear alongside Dior Make-Up creative and image director Peter Philips in "Dior Make-Up Live with Bella Hadid," a beauty-focused web series scheduled to debut on June 6. The first episode will feature the model prepping backstage at Dior's cruise show that took place today. "So beyond excited to announce that I am the new ambassador and face for @DiorMakeup !!!" she wrote on Instagram. "What a dream come true." The announcement comes after Bella walked at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Australia. She also received her first Vogue cover in April. Like we said, Bella is killing it in the modeling game. (Eonline)

Sharon Osbourne has been staying at the Beverly Hills Hotel as she sorts out her split from husband Ozzy, sources said. "She was there all weekend," a spy said, despite Sharon famously boycotting the Dorchester Collection property in 2014. Back then she said the hotel chain was, "owned by the Sultan of Brunei, a man who just approved imposing the death penalty by stoning for those convicted of homosexual acts .?.?. I will no longer frequent any of the hotels .?.?. I implore all of you to stay away as well." But on Saturday, she was seen shopping there with son Jack's young daughter, Pearl. "She was in the gift shop with her granddaughter, and she seemed to be in a great mood. She seemed happy. It was cute. It looked like she was trying to buy [Pearl] bathing suits," said our source. Sharon's been spending time at the hotel since she found out Ozzy allegedly had an affair with a hairstylist, Michelle Pugh. But Sharon and Ozzy have continued to be affectionate in public as he kicks off a tour, leading to speculation that the split was a stunt. Sharon's rep didn't get back to us. (Page Six)

Emmy Award-winning actor Bryan Cranston is giving a castmate from hit TV series "Breaking Bad" some help in his campaign for local office in New Mexico's most populous county. Cranston, who starred as teacher turned meth manufacturer Walter White in the popular AMC show, and comedian George Lopez are asking residents to vote for Steven Michael Quezada in the Bernalillo County commissioner's race. "Steven was great in 'Breaking Bad,' but he thrives as a community leader," Cranston said in a voter mailer, which features the actor's photo. "He will fight for more education funding, fight to keep this community safe, and fight to bring much needed jobs to the community." Quezada played Drug Enforcement Administration agent Steven Gomez in the show, which was filmed in New Mexico and ended in 2013 amid a large following. Lopez, whom the candidate calls a friend, also lent his star power to the campaign in literature and automated calls. Quezada, 53, now a school board member for Albuquerque Public Schools, said he joined the three-person Democratic race for a seat on the county commission because he feels he can make a difference in the district with a large Mexican-American and Native American population. Robert Chavez, one of Quezada's opponents in the June 7 primary, said Quezada "is doing what he has to do" to gain voters' attention. Chavez said he has his own automated campaign call with Pete Pino, a high school basketball coach well-known in the area. "George Lopez has nothing over Coach Pino," Chavez said. Adrian Pedroza, another candidate in the race, did not immediately return a phone message from The Associated Press. Patricia Paiz, a Republican, is running unopposed. Local Democrats have sought Quezada's support after a sweep by Republicans in the statewide election two years ago. He has lent his voice for commercials but says the state party needs to do more to reach out to Latino voters, especially because New Mexico has the highest percentage of Hispanic residents in the country. Quezada has been arrested for drunken driving and has been open about it. Records show he pleaded guilty to drunken driving in 1998, and two other charges from 2002 were later dismissed. (Page Six)

Royalty's 2nd birthday party was truly fit for a baller princess. Chris Brown and Nia Guzman's little one got the "Frozen" treatment Sunday. Royalty even made a grand entrance on a pony and chilled with Elsa, Anna and Olaf ... all with fake snow coming down. We're told the sugary goodies alone -- including a customized 3-tier castle cake with rhinestone towers -- cost Royalty's parents a cool $10k at Sweet Serenity Desserts. Chris couldn't attend, since he's on tour, but bragged about dropping $30k on the whole shindig. Apparently llamas and mini horses don't come cheap. (TMZ)

Holly Madison Reveals Why She Tried Hiding Past Relationships from Reality Show Cameras. See More of Your Favorite Reality Stars NOW -- How They've Changed! Holly Madison is putting her drama with the Playboy Mansion behind her, shifting focus to her crazy life in Sin City in her New York Times Bestseller "The Vegas Diaries." While "Down the Rabbit Hole" focused on her controversial relationship with Hugh Hefner, as well as her bitter friendship with Kendra Wilkinson, her latest book reveals what happened after she left Hollywood for Las Vegas. While she ditched L.A., the drama followed her to Nevada, where she once again tried to strike a balance between work and her relationships ... a balance that wasn't easy when the lines began to blur. "There weren't really any misconceptions I was out to clear up in this book. I was more concerned with including the anecdotes that made me the most emotional when they happened, because those are the kinds of stories I respond to as a reader," Madison tells toofab about her latest novel. "I wanted to share my most embarrassing moments, my most blissful ones and the ones that made me feel angry, embarrassed or sad." One incident that made her feel especially bashful occurred when she was dating Good Charlotte's Benji Madden back in 2009. After having public splits from both Hef and Criss Angel, Holly and the rocker decided to keep this relationship a little more private -- much to the disappointment of her "Holly's World" producers. In the book, she explains how one "higher-up" told her, "If this guy cares about you at all, he should have no problem being on your television show." Madison explains that she refused to talk about him during interviews, which led to a "major blowout" behind the scenes. "One of my favorite producers even told me, through tears, that her boss threatened her with her job if she didn't get me to say his name on-camera," Holly reveals. The breaking point for the couple came when Benji called her up, explaining how someone from her team called "'his people,' asking him to appear on my show. I was shocked, and honestly, pretty embarrassed. I knew they wanted him on the show, I just didn't think anyone would ever go behind my back to ask." Looking back at her dating life balancing act, Holly tells toofab that it was difficult, in general, to keep the two worlds separate. "It was definitely hard to strike a balance because, in my dating life, I wanted to have the authenticity of getting to know people off camera and I was also concerned with keeping my private life private," she explains. "I was sick of being synonymous with people I had dated." Perhaps that's why she decided to keep some of the other men from her past a secret in the book. In one especially intriguing anecdote, Holly writes about a boy band star who asked her out when she was a waitress at Hooters. She doesn't reveal his name, instead describing him as a "chiseled blond with blue eyes and hair pulled back into a rough ponytail." She adds that he was a "member of one of the most famous groups on the planet." Any guesses? "It was important to me to protect people's privacy, so if I had anything remotely personal to say about them, I did my best to disguise who they were or I compiled my experiences into a few composite characters," Madison tells toofab. "If I mention anyone by name in the book, it's because I don't have anything personal or negative to say about them and in those cases the situations I talk about are so easily Google-able that I wouldn't have been able to fool anyone anyway." So, what was so personal about this boy bander? Well, in the book, Madison reveals she went to visit him in his hotel room -- when his assistant showed up to deliver an "industrial-sized tube of K-Y Jelly" to him mid-date. Yikes! One more high-profile name she does drop up in the book is Russell Brand, who she was linked to back in 2009 as well. While their alleged hook-up is "easily Google-able," Madison takes the chance to shoot down the rumors in her telling of the events. According to her new account, the two simply had a fun night talking, before he dropped her back at her place, without a goodnight kiss. "If he meant to give me a goodnight kiss or not, I would never know," she writes in the book, explaining how she later ghosted him by removing his contact from her phone. "After days of my silence, he finally sent me a message saying that he hoped I knew he had nothing to do with the rumors," she adds. "I removed him from BlackBerry Messenger; I didn't want to be tempted to text him and this way he couldn't reach out to me anymore, either." (Too Fab)

Hard time hasn't taught Teresa and Joe Giudice a damn thing if you ask the state of NJ ... which says the 'Real Housewives' stars owe a ton of income tax. According to docs obtained by TMZ ... Teresa was hit with a tax lien for $23,365 in February, just two months after she got sprung from prison. Of course, Joe started his 41-month prison stint in March ... but still managed to get nailed in April for $238,269 of unpaid taxes. The Giudice's lawyer, James Leonard Jr., tells TMZ Joe and Teresa have set up a schedule to pay off the debt in full. In a new promo for 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' ... Teresa promises she's leaving all her problems in the past. Ooops. Again. (TMZ)

Watch Out Pumpkin Spice Latte: Starbucks Releases Its Most Hipster Drink Yet. For those of you who think Starbucks is only for the #PSL crowd, think again. The coffee company just announced the release of their hippest coffee to date. The birthplace of the Pumpkin Spice Latte has come a long way, judging from their latest item, the Nitro Cold Brew. The what-o, what-what? Nitro, which is short for nitrogen, is infused with the cold brew coffee and poured, sans ice, from a tap, Starbucks says. If you've ever had nitro beer, it's like that, but, with coffee. If you haven't, ask the nearest hipster to clarify. Starbucks also notes the drinks are to be served unsweetened, and a Tall has only five calories with zero grams of sugar. Um, sold!? Honestly, it looks so creamy and delicious in that picture, why would you want to add anything to this mouth-watering masterpiece? In other words, why fix something that isn't broken? The new chic drink is available in select Seattle stores, and will make an appearance in over 500 locations by the end of the summer season. Even if Nitro is not your jam, cold-brew fans still have something to get excited about at Starbucks. The chain is also releasing a Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew, and it sounds like a ray of sunshine beaming down from the heavens. Unlike the Nitro Cold Brew, this drink is served over ice with a dash of sweetened vanilla cream. Come to mama. A Tall one of these will only run you 100 calories, which is pretty wonderful for a sugary Starbucks drink. Expect to see this summer offering in both Canada and stores in the states. (Eonline)

Music

The X Factor 2016: And the judges are... Sharon Osbourne, Louis Walsh and Nicole Scherzinger have all signed on the dotted line to come back to the X Factor and share the judges table with Simon Cowell. Let the wave of nostalgia hit you for a moment... As you already know, Dermot O'Leary is back as host. (British Glamour)

Matstubs Remix of 'I'd Love To Change The World' Feat Jetta Now Has a Video: Exclusive Premiere. Matstubs has dropped the long-awaited video for his remix of "I'd Love To Change The World" with Jetta. This Republic/Casablanca artist's song has been flying for more than a year. Since it dropped in December 2014, the track has generated more than 32 million plays via Spotify and 85 million on YouTube, earning the Hamilton, Ontario artist, producer and DJ (real name Matthew Stubbs) his breakout hit and a contract with Casablanca Records. Here's some fun facts related to the new cinematic clip: Matstubs' parents have cameos as victims of the central character, a golf-obsessed psycho; Matt appears as the factory worker driving the forklift; and the shoot marked his first time meeting Jetta in person. Jetta and Matstubs also teamed on the viral track "Take It Easy," which received its official release in late April. (Billboard)

Reggae Star Protoje Delivers Smooth 'Can't Feel No Way': Premiere. Jamaica's own Protoje returns with a new reggae jam called "Can't Feel No Way," premiering exclusively on Billboard. "Inspiration for this song came after my return to Jamaica, feeling so grateful to be healthy and strong after a long year of being on the road and touring consistently," Protoje tells Billboard of the track, produced by Tracker John MD, a member of Protoje's newly formed Indiggnation producer collective. "Can't feel no way about any of this music business thing once you have those things." Protoje (born Oje Ollivierre) recently wrapped a stint on the West Coast, including a performance stop at Coachella, in support of his third album, 2015's Ancient Future. Jamaica's Protoje Takes Control, Impacts New Markets With 'Ancient Future' "Can't Feel No Way" marks the first offering off Protoje's forthcoming project due later this year. (Billboard)

Is A New Kanye and Big Sean Track On the Horizon? Kanye West and Big Sean were captured in the studio Tuesday (May 31) listening to an unreleased Kanye (and possibly Big Sean) song. Fonzworth Bentley posted a photo of them in the studio and added a #CruelWinter hashtag, signaling the long-awaited sequel to GOOD Music's 2012 album Cruel Summer. Though the video only features bars from Kanye, Big Sean's presence in the studio could point to another chart-topping single from the two. GOOD Music signee Big Sean worked with Kanye on a number of tracks from Cruel Summer, namely "Mercy" and "Clique." No news on Turbo Grafx 16, Kanye's rumored summer release and follow-up to The Life of Pablo, but Kanye dropping Cruel Winter in the dead of summer would be so Kanye. (Billboard)

Blake Shelton has turned in one of the best weeks of his career. Shelton, who just wrapped up his 10th season as a coach on NBC's The Voice, concurrently crowns Billboard's Top Country Albums and Country Airplay charts (dated June 11). He lands his 10th and 22nd leader on each list, respectively. Shelton's If I'm Honest, produced by Scott Hendricks, sold 153,000 copies in its launch sales week (ending May 26), according to Nielsen Music. Meanwhile, the set's lead single, "Came Here to Forget," jumps 4-1 on Country Airplay in its 12th week, increasing by 9 percent to 44.9 million audience impressions. Shelton leads both charts simultaneously for the second time -- and for the first time with a full LP and a single. On Aug. 28, 2010, he debuted at No. 1 on Top Country Albums with his All About Tonight EP; the same week, its title track began a three-week reign on Country Airplay. "At almost 40 years old and after 15 years in this business, who would have ever thought that I would have the biggest week of my career now?" Shelton muses to Billboard. "After hearing the news that I have the No. 1 album and No. 1 [radio] song, I am beside myself, my friends. Thank you for this incredible journey." If I'm Honest's sum is the biggest for a country album in 2016 and the largest since Chris Stapleton's Traveller sold 153,000 (it actually moved slightly more than Shelton's total before its sales figure was rounded) following the 2015 Country Music Assn. Awards (Nov. 4), reflected on the chart dated Nov. 21. Shelton scores the best debut sales week since Carrie Underwood's Storyteller (164,000, Nov. 14, 2015). Shelton additionally earns his second-largest album sales week. His last No. 1, 2013'sBased on a True Story, arrived with 199,000; all five of his Top Country Albums toppers have bowed at No. 1. On the all-genre, consumption-based Billboard 200, If I'm Honest arrives at No. 3 with 170,000 equivalent album units, below Drake's Views (No. 1; 189,000) and Ariana Grande's Dangerous Woman (No. 2; 175,000). However, Shelton's set rules in pure album sales (and debuts at No. 1 on Top Album Sales), as his 153,000 sold bests Grande's 129,000. As for "Forget," Shelton achieves not only his 22nd Country Airplay No. 1 but also his record 17th consecutive hit (counting only officially promoted, non-seasonal singles). The run, which began with 2010's "Hillbilly Bone" (featuring Trace Adkins), is the longest active streak by a wide margin; Luke Bryan follows with six (it's seven counting only lead billings). "What an amazing ride this has been," says Warner Music Nashville chairman/CEO John Esposito. "I sincerely feel that, with If I'm Honest, Blake has made his best album ever." What makes Shelton so consistently successful at radio? "Forget" has researched strongly, "as most of his singles do," says Cumulus Media director of Nash programming John Shomby. "His music is real, but it's also pretty simple. You hear the song, and most of us can identify with the feeling. The story of the song requires no interpretation, kind of like Blake himself." "Blake is a superstar because he has this incredible gift for finding meaningful music," echoes iHeartMedia senior vp programming Gator Harrison. "If I'm Honest goes even deeper because it's his life's diary, song by song. It's seriously none of our business, but we all want to know, and there's no way not to listen." Shelton's next single from the new set will be "She's Got a Way With Words," which is going for adds on June 6. 'CHURCH' MUSIC On Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, which blends airplay, sales and streaming data, Carrie Underwood's "Church Bells" vaults 13-10, marking her 24th top 10. She has yet to miss the top 10 with any song that has been promoted as a non-seasonal country single. "Church" rises 14-12 on Country Airplay (24.3 million, up 11 percent) and 15-13 on Country Streaming Songs (2 million, up 3 percent). 'LIGHTS' UP Jason Aldean's "Lights On" shines in the top 10 on Country Airplay, (12-10; 27.8 million, up 10 percent), becoming his 23rd top 10. (Billboard)

OneRepublic Would 'Gladly Collab' With Calvin Harris, But That New Song is a Fake. That purported OneRepublic and Calvin Harris collab doing the rounds of social media right now is a fake. But don't give up hope of both parties getting together in the studio someday. A track entitled "Walking On The Sun" has surfaced with some fans and bloggers mistakenly attributing it to the American pop-rock outfit and the superstar Scottish DJ and producer. OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder took to Twitter to let his followers know it's not his vocals. "FYI to whoever leaked the "@CalvinHarris featuring OneRepublic" song - It ain't me singing. Would gladly collab in the future but it's fake," he tweeted. Moments later, Harris jumped in with his own denial. And a touch of bromance. "Btw it's def not my music either. Big up Ryan," he tweeted. Harris is stepping back into action after a car accident that left him briefly hospitalized and forced him to perform at a string of Las Vegas gigs over the weekend. The EDM star last year topped Forbes' Electronic Cash Kings list of the highest paid DJs in dance music. (Billboard)

Movies

First Pictures of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Cast in Costume Will Have You Looking for a Hogwarts Letter All Over Again. As time goes by, Pottermania gets larger and larger. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them doesn't hit theaters until next November, but now Harry Potter fans can bide their time with the first look at the stars of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in their costumes. J.K. Rowling's Pottermore released the images of Harry Potter, Ginny Potter (nee Weasley) and Albus Severus Potter only a week before the first preview of the play. Jamie Parker, who is cast as The Boy Who Lived, "is simply Harry now," Rowling said. "There's a kind of relief in watching him, he gets it so right." Sam Clemmett plays Albus Potter, while Poppy Miller is Ginny. Although these pictures make it clear that Harry won't be wearing his Hogwarts robes, the play does keep intact his famous lighting bolt scar. "He's wearing a suit because he's a Ministry man, but he's not just a bloke in a suit, that's way too anonymous," Parker explains. "And it sounds strange but we talked around a lot of different suits, because there are suits and suits, and a lot of them we put on and we went, 'Mmm it's just not right'." Clemmett opens up about his robes, and in pure Harry Potter fashion, they're hand-me-downs. "This is what Albus wears at the start of the show," he reveals. "I had the idea he was wearing James' -- his older brother's -- hand-me-downs. So I wanted him to feel quite uncomfortable, and be able to play with his clothes." Even though the cast is privy to what's going on in the play, they're also learning new things every day, so even they're as surprised as the fans. "We are very excited about sharing the play with everyone who is coming," Miller shares. "All of us are seeing things every day, what other people are doing for the first time on stage, that's making us squeal with excitement. So, bring it on!" Pottermore also released the first portraits of Ron Weasley (Paul Thornley), Hermione Granger (Noma Dumezweni) and Rose Granger-Weasley (Cherrelle Skeete). "It's 19 years later when the play begins," Thornley shares. "Ron is married to Hermione Granger and they're now the Granger-Weasleys. Our magnificent daughter Rose Granger-Weasley is about to start at Hogwarts, which is obviously a big day for everyone." Rowling previously shut down criticism about Hermione's casting when people complained that Dumezweni's skin tone didn't match the films'. "Canon: brown eyes, frizzy hair and very clever. White skin was never specified. Rowling loves black Hermione," the author wrote on Twitter. (Eonline)

The film world has rallied round Keira Knightley on Twitter following comments by the Sing Street director John Carney that didn't so much throw shade on the actress as cast her into utter darkness. Carney, who directed Knightley in 2003's Begin Again, criticized her entourage on set, and said he would "never make a film with supermodels" again. Mark Romanek, who directed Knightley in 2010's Never Let Me Go, for which she received a British Independent Film Award nomination, tweeted a rather clipped response to Carney's comments, calling the director "an arrogant shithead", and saying that Knightley's entourage amounted to a visit from her mum. "My experience with #keiraknightley was utterly spectacular on every level. I have no clue what this guy is talking about. #arrogantshithead." Evan Cabnet, who directed Knightley in her Broadway debut in last year's Therèse Raquin, also weighed in, praising her "challenging" choice of role, and calling her "brave, fearless and endlessly rigorous". The director of 2013's Laggies, Lynn Shelton, said that working with Knightley was "magnificent, top to bottom" and called her "the real deal". Carney is not on Twitter, but this has had the unfortunate John Lewis effect of leaving a completely unrelated John Carney fielding tweets. (British Glamour)

Netflix Finally Realized Nobody Liked Their Movie Selections, Will Start Streaming Every Disney Flick This Fall. Everybody loves Netflix. It's the company who brought us the funniest group of prison inmates yet. They gave the world the Full House reunion we've been waiting decades for. It allows us to watch Kyle Chandler literally whenever we please. What could go wrong? Except that, lest we forget, before all those awesome original series the streaming service was kind of just a collection of B-movies and the occasional classic sitcom. Its movie selection has always been pretty lacking -- sure, every month in the new additions they give us a goodie like a recent Oscar winner or new release, but those flicks rarely stick around for the long haul. And in between these rare gems we're forced to choose between watching, say, Kindergarten Cop 2 or Christian Mingle The Movie. (And yes, those are real options.) But now, it seems that Netflix has finally gotten wise to this deficit. They're not doing a total overhaul of movie content, but they are pushing a pretty big improvement come fall. Starting this September, Netflix will be the exclusive home of every single Disney movie (for paid subscriptions that is). Yes, you read that right, every single Disney movie. That means all of Marvel, all of Pixar, all of Lucasfilm. And of course, all of our favorite traditional Disney characters we love so much. This is going to be the first time that this library of movies is going to a non-cable entity, so it's a pretty big deal for the industry in addition to being a big deal for the fans. The announcement was oh-so-sneakily added into Netflix's announcement of its summer lineup, and it initially caused a bit of concern. That's because as of today, June 1, some very important '90s Disney flicks were removed from the site, including Hercules, Mulan and Hunchback of Notre Dame. Naturally, Disney aficionados panicked. And why wouldn't you? The '90s were perhaps the most important Disney era of all time. Luckily, they'll be back come September, along with the company's newest flicks. As for those yet-to-be released movies (cough...Finding Dory...cough), we can expect them to hit Netflix seven to nine months after they leave theaters. Not too shabby, considering you won't have to leave your couch to watch. Thanks for doing us all a solid, Netflix. (Eonline)

Middle East's Only Talent Agency Launches in Hollywood. Amr Koura hopes by opening his Creative Arab Talent agency in L.A. he will establish a trust base to help Arab talent penetrate the Hollywood market and vice-versa. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter at the Dubai Film Festival in December, Netflix's Ted Sarandos said he wanted to create a "really great scripted series about contemporary life in the Middle East." With the SVOD giant launching around the entire globe-including the Arab world-just weeks later, the Middle East's first and only talent agency now wants to help Sarandos achieve this goal. Amr Koura first set up Creative Arab Talent in Cairo just over two years ago, launching the Hollywood-style 10 percent agency model in a market not used to industry middlemen. Having overcome a few hurdles, most notably convincing talent not used to having an agent to sign up and overcoming derailing attempts by local producers who preferred to deal directly with the stars, the company now has a 30-strong roster, mostly Egyptian actors and actresses. "We have a waiting list of about 50," he tells THR. "We're in a unique position because we're the only people in town; we created a business that didn't exist." Koura said that when Netflix first started looking into prospect of working with talent in the Middle East a year ago the first thing they asked was: Who are the agents? "And they realized there weren't any. So they met with producers and were quite disappointed with the approach because producers have their own way of doing stuff, and Netflix require certain standards." As well as a four-agent strong office in Cairo and another set to launch in Abu Dhabi, Koura is, as the proverb goes, taking Mohammed to the mountain by setting up shop in L.A. Opening Wednesday, Creative Arab Talent's Hollywood office will start with just one producer, but a triple-pronged set of ambitions. "I know this will be a difficult thing, but I want to try to take our talent into the American market or international media scene," Koura says, adding that he also wants to be the Middle East point of contact when Hollywood stars come out to the region, something he says there is a "growing demand" for. "Thirdly, I want to create content projects, either joint ventures or creating something in the Middle East in collaboration with one of the studios," he says, pointing to similar deals being done by the likes of Universal and Disney in Turkey. "Like any agency, we package projects and because we have access to all the top regional talent we can package writers and directors, and stuff that would give them the standards they are looking for rather than just dealing with a producer who does it his way," he explains. The past few years have seen a moderate number of figures from the Middle East make a name for themselves in Hollywood circles. Palestinian actor Ali Suliman found roles in Body of Lies, Kingdom and Lone Survivor, while Egyptian star Amr Waked had a major part in Luc Besson's Lucy and recurring role in Netflix's Marco Polo. Behind the camera, Saudi helmer Haifaa Al-Mansour (Wadjda) is currently finishing A Storm in the Stars with Elle Fanning and Maisie Williams, while double Oscar-nominee Hany Abu Assad (Omar, Paradise Now) is lined up to direct The Mountain Between Us, with Idris Elba attached. Elsewhere, Oscar nominee Naji Abi Nowar (Theeb) and rising Emirati talent Majid Al-Ansari (Zinzana) have both been picked up by UTA. Koura says he expects there to be a lot of collaborations with the main Hollywood agencies and has lined up meetings the likes of UTA and CAA, alongside Netflix, around the L.A. launch of Creative Arab Talent. "I really want to keep [Middle East talent] constantly in the minds of Hollywood," he says. "What I heard every time I met people before I started was that they'd love to have Arab talent, but 'we don't know who to talk to.' I want to be the guy they can talk to. I'm trying to establish a trust base and being in L.A. will help me do that." (Hollywood Reporter)

How Serious Is Lionsgate About Making 7 'Power Rangers' Films? "Seven films is delusional. Anyone who knows this business will find it a good run if three in a row are successful," says Vogel Capital Management CEO Hal Vogel. With Lionsgate's theatrical runs of The Hunger Games and Twilight over, it's morphin' time! Before the mini-studio's Power Rangers reboot hits theaters March 24, CEO Jon Feltheimer is betting audiences will embrace the teenage superheroes in a big way. "We are really, really excited about the Power Rangers movie," he said during a May 26 earnings call. "We could see doing five or six or seven." Insiders caution Lionsgate isn't really planning for seven films yet; the studio hasn't even officially greenlighted a sequel. Feltheimer and film chiefs Rob Friedman and Patrick Wachsberger just want everyone to know Lionsgate and franchise owner Saban Capital Group see Power Rangers as a possible huge property with multipicture potential at a time when the studio doesn't have many. Wall Street observers say a Power Rangers film franchise could help restore Lionsgate's stock valuation and investor confidence after a rough patch that has included the disappointing Gods of Egypt and Divergent threequel Allegiant. Wunderlich Securities analyst Matthew Harrigan maintained his "buy" rating and $32 price target on Lionsgate's stock, citing "long-term upside residing in the creation of new movie franchises, especially starting with Power Rangers." Others are more bearish. "Seven films is delusional. Anyone who knows this business will find it a good run if three in a row are successful," says Vogel Capital Management CEO Hal Vogel, who argues young audiences have far more entertainment options than they did two decades ago. "This is a stretch." The global Power Rangers franchise originated in 1993 with a Fox Kids series titled Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, for which Haim Saban's company used footage from a Japanese children's show. Subsequent series moved to Disney-owned channels during the 2000s and now air on Nickelodeon. To evidence its enduring appeal, studio sources cite the recent costume reveal trending worldwide on Twitter, Facebook and Reddit. Original Pink Ranger Amy Jo Johnson adds that the reboot could benefit from a loyal audience that now is two decades older: "Their taste has matured, and [they] are probably now craving that big-budget visual effects movie that is being made. We shall see!" (Hollywood Reporter)

'Nice Guys' Producer Joel Silver Throws Tantrum After Being Told He Can't Take 20 Bags on Private Jet. While in Cannes promoting his Ryan Gosling-Russell Crowe action-comedy, Silver was seen berating a female staffer on his movie after learning that all of his luggage would not be flown on a private plane to the next European press tour stop. If producer Joel Silver's new action-comedy The Nice Guys felt like a throwback to the 1980s, so did his behavior on the recent press tour. Multiple sources report witnessing a loud tantrum Silver threw at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc near Cannes, where the film, starring Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe, was premiering May 15 before its U.S. debut and a press tour to promote its rollout overseas. Silver, famous for his bad behavior during his 1980s and '90s heyday with the Die Hard and Lethal Weapon films, was seen berating a petite female staffer working on Nice Guys. Why? She had the unfortunate task of informing Silver that his luggage -- all 20 pieces of it, says one source -- would not be flown on a private jet to the next European tour stop. The staffer was said to be in tears after the encounter and "completely traumatized." For years, Silver had a reputation in Hollywood for his outsized lifestyle and difficult personality. "He's charming, he's funny, he's delightful. But keep your eye on him," director-producer Richard Donner told THR in 2015. "Joel will use you and get everything he can." More recently, Silver has faced tighter financial reins. Nice Guys reunited Silver with Warner Bros., which was his home base for much of the '80s and 90s. Warners agreed to distribute the $50 million-budgeted film from director Shane Black in North America, where it has grossed just $23.6 million (it has not opened overseas yet). Some have questioned releasing the midbudget, R-rated film in mid-May in the heart of blockbuster season and opposite another R-rated comedy, Neighbors 2. But sources say Silver personally insisted on the May 20 release date. Meanwhile, the Venice Post Office, a local landmark that Silver purchased as the future home of his Silver Pictures, remains boarded up and covered in graffiti. Silver's reps did not respond to a request for comment. (Hollywood Reporter)

The famed illusionist scored a co-producer credit on 'Now You See Me 2' as he describes his quiet entree into Hollywood movies: "All I wanted was to be good in cinema." What's up David Copperfield's sleeve? A burgeoning side career as Hollywood's go-to guy when movies meet magic. The famed illusionist quietly has been consulting on major films including Christopher Nolan's The Prestige and Martin Scorsese's Hugo. His next project, Now You See Me 2, arrives June 10. Fans might wonder why Copperfield -- with an empire worth an estimated $850 million, 38 Emmy nominations, 11 Guinness World Records and a successful Las Vegas residency -- would need a part-time consulting gig. The reason: "Cinema is where I began -- that's what inspired me," says Copperfield, who became the youngest member of the Society of American Magicians when he joined at 12 years old. "People in my business say Harry Houdini was their idol, or [Harry] Kellar or [John-Eugene] Robert-Houdin. My idols were Victor Fleming and Walt Disney and Orson Welles. I was really good at magic, but all I wanted was to be good in cinema." His first foray into movies wasn't exactly spellbinding. Copperfield made his onscreen debut in 1980's Terror Train, starring Jamie Lee Curtis, playing a character called (unironically) the Magician. He says the film was so bad that, while on the road with his magic act, he would visit local video stores and rent the VHS tape, "then I wouldn't return it." But with a little hocus-pocus, things picked up. Copperfield, 59, has advised on the Paranormal Activity films, brainstorming scares based on magic he had seen or done, and worked on New Line's The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, teaching star Steve Carell how to move and act onstage. He's also invited notable filmmakers to visit his International Museum and Library of the Conjuring Arts, the Vegas warehouse he owns that contains more than 80,000 magic memorabilia items. It's not open to the public, but Christopher Nolan, Guillermo del Toro, Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola are among the few who've been invited to walk through the hallowed space, which includes Houdini's water torture cabinet and the journals of French magician Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin among its most treasured items. Copperfield worked closely with director Louis Leterrier on the first Now You See Me. One of the film's most memorable stunts, a teleporting bank robbery, was inspired specifically by one of Copperfield's main acts. The movie's stars, Jesse Eisenberg, Dave Franco and Woody Harrelson, also attended Copperfield's shows and learned how to perform magic from the illusionist. "When they walked out of my show, they seemed changed," says Copperfield. "Just the way you hold yourself -- confidence and slight cockiness balanced with the insecurity that exists in people like me -- it makes you endearing." As Now You See Me 2 came together at Lionsgate, director Jon M. Chu again hired Copperfield to consult (with other magicians including Keith Barry and Blake Vogt), and this time he's getting his first co-producer credit. He spent about four weeks helping writer Ed Solomon come up with ideas for the script and advising on how the magic would be performed. "David helped us with the overall picture and, most importantly, helped us to stay in the mind of a world-class magician so that it felt real," says Solomon. Copperfield's next step in Hollywood might be making his own movies. He launched the production company Red Safe in 2013 but has yet to announce a project. "I like to really make sure all my ducks are in a row before I start doing some film," says Copperfield, who splits time among Las Vegas, New York and his Caribbean island, Musha Cay. "My background is just lots of preparation, lots of getting it right before I can show anything. To get things right can take a long, long time." (Hollywood Reporter)

Frowny Face: Sony Pictures Faces Legal Spat Over 'The Emoji Movie'. The studio is going full speed ahead on the film dated for 2017. Only problem: A former video game executive who lives in Germany might have all the merchandise trademarks for it. Marco Husges was on vacation in Croatia in 2013 when inspiration struck. "For some reason, 'emoji' came into my mind," says the German former video game executive. So he was the first to file for commercial trademarks for the word around the world in a first-come, first-served competition. (Emoji were created by mobile-phone operators in Japan in the late 1990s.) Husges, 45, doesn't own the rights to the wildly popular digital icons on phones and social media, but as founder of The Emoji Co., he also created more than 3,000 of his own icons and trademarked and licensed them for use on an array of merchandise. Husges also trademarked such titles as "emojiplanet" and "emojitown." So Husges says he was surprised when Sony Pictures Animation announced The Emoji Movie, dated for August 2017. Sony, which just released The Angry Birds film based on the mobile game, bought the project last summer based on a pitch by Eric Siegel and Anthony Leondis; the latter is to direct with Michelle Raimo Kouyate producing. In October, Sony filed applications for dozens of trademarks in connection with its project, but those were rejected in February. Yet on April 12, Sony Pictures Animation president Kristine Belson talked up The Emoji Movie to theater owners at CinemaCon. "Inside your phone, there's a secret world ... Emoji Valley, where the industrious Emoji live and work," she said. Wherever they live, Husges thinks a project called The Emoji Movie may violate his trademarks. "I am curious how Sony would want to produce a movie under that name and do accompanying merchandising, especially given the fact our brand has already been successfully established with license partners and retailers all over the world," he says from Germany. "Sony's trademark application in the U.S. has been rejected, while ours are all registered and actively in use." Husges also is planning his own entertainment initiative. "This was always the logical step," he says. "First get into the marketplace and then TV series, web episodes and movies." He has teamed with producers Roy Lee (The Lego Movie) and Adrian Askarieh (Hitman). Says Lee: "Emojis are such an iconic brand worldwide that if we develop a great story to support it, I believe whatever we create has as much potential as other movies based on well-known properties, such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Minions and, of course, Lego." Husges declined to outline what specific steps he might take in the event that The Emoji Movie proceeds. Meanwhile, one studio insider tells THR that the campaign for the film is still taking shape, though Sony has hired a licensing company -- Plus Licens -- that has listed the project on its website. The person notes that the movie is not officially titled, though the word "emoji" will be included, and no formal start date has been set. A Sony spokeswoman says the studio is undeterred and moving ahead: "We have full confidence in our rights as we make the film we've always intended to make." (Hollywood Reporter)

TV

Ellen Pompeo Signs New Deal for Grey's Anatomy Season 13 Because No Duh. Meredith Grey isn't going anywhere. Ellen Pompeo has signed a new contract to keep her in the starring role on Grey's Anatomy for the ABC hit's 13th season, a rep for the actress confirms with E! News. As if her return was ever really in any doubt. (Yeah, yeah, Mer has new half-sister Maggie [Kelly McCreary] around, but this isn't Pierce's Anatomy, now is it?) The terms of Pompeo's deal remain unclear, though Deadline reports the contract makes her one of the highest-paid actresses on TV, earning upwards of $300,000 per episode. Yeah, we wouldn't walk away from that, either. Grey's Anatomy is coming off a banner year for the long-running series, rebounding from the loss of Patrick Dempsey's McDreamy to new creative, and ratings, heights. A renewed focus on widowed Meredith propelled the series to the status of ABC's highest-rated drama -- in its 12th season. And adding hunky Martin Henderson as Nathan "McKiwi" Riggs to the mix certainly didn't hurt. Following such success, most of Pompeo's co-stars (who are in the midst of their own contract negotiations) are expected to return for another year, though one notable face won't be in the mix. Immediately after the season finale aired last month, Sara Ramirez revealed that she was walking away from the role of Dr. Callie Torres after 10 years. "I'm deeply grateful to have spent the last 10 years with my family at Grey's Anatomy & ABC but for now I'm taking some welcome time off," Ramirez said in a statement. "Shonda's been so incredible to work for and we will definitely continue our conversations! I send my Love to Ellen, the rest of the cast & crew, and I look forward to always being a part of the Shondaland family!" Are you relieved that Pompeo has signed on for at least one more season? Grey's Anatomy returns for season 13 this fall on ABC. (Eonline)

Gold medal-winning gymnast Nastia Liukin will make her debut as an Olympic gymnastics commentator at the 2016 Games in Rio this summer. "This is a huge deal! I'm so excited to be back," Liukin, 26, tells PEOPLE. "I've been keeping track of all the gymnasts in the competitions leading up. I've gotten to know the gymnasts, their start values and their routines." She adds, "it's a little challenging, though, because when I'm commentating I have to remain neutral and I'm still friends with these girls, so that's hard for me!" The five-time Olympic medalist and two-time all-around national champion will join former Olympian Tim Daggett, play-by-play voice Al Trautwig and primetime correspondent coaching legend Bela Karolyi as an NBC analyst in Brazil. "As a recent gymnast and someone who still keeps in touch with all of the girls, I'm really able to give that insight into their entire world," she says. "I put my game face on when I'm working, but when the mics are off I am still close with the girls!" Liukin, who retired from the sport in 2012, says she is absolutely "thrilled" to be analyzing this year's games-especially with an exceptionally strong slew of Team U.S.A. gymnast hopefuls. "It's going to be a great Olympics because you most likely have one of the strongest athletes in history competing, Simone Biles," she says. "It's a joy to watch her, she perfects everything." According to Liukin, 2016 could be "the biggest year ever," for women's gymnastics. "You really don't want to miss it," she says. "These Games are going to be huge." (People)

Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna to Star in New E! Series Rob & Chyna! Plus, a Special on the Birth of Their Baby. Get ready to keep up with even more Kardashians! E! is excited to announce the new six-episode docu-series Rob & Chyna (working title), which will follow the whirlwind romance of Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna. Each one-hour episode will follow the lovebirds from their engagement to Chyna's pregnancy, and everything in between. The exciting television event will culminate with a separate special at a later time celebrating the birth of their first child together (AKA the newest Kardashian!). Rob & Chyna, which is produced by Ryan Seacrest productions, premieres on E! later this year. Rob and Chyna will serve as co-executive producers on the show. "Very few love stories have created as much pop culture buzz as Rob and Chyna's, and we are thrilled to see Rob in such a happy place," Jeff Olde, Executive Vice President of Original Programming & Development at E!, said in a release Wednesday. "We are excited to share the next chapter in their relationship." Rob, 29, and Chyna, 28, announced they are engaged to be married at the beginning of April. Exactly one month after, the duo announced she's pregnant. The storyline of Rob and Chyna's romance has already been causing some drama on the current season of Keeping Up With the Kardashians. Fans have gotten to see Rob come out of his shell as Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian and the rest of the family work to warm up to Tyga's ex following drama caused by his relationship with Kylie Jenner. "Blac Chyna and Kim are slowly rebuilding their friendship," a source told E! News just last week. "They do hangout without Rob and talk about all different things." The family insider added, "The family is happy to see how bright Rob is and that's what they care about. Blac and Rob are so excited to have their baby! Rob is making sure Chyna takes it easy and does not over do it." Congrats, Rob and Chyna! (Eonline)

Agent Carter Revival? Hayley Atwell Is "100 Percent" Down to Bring Peggy Back. Agent Carter may be down, but she's certainly not out for the count if Hayley Atwell has her way. ABC canceled the Marvel series after two seasons, but fans are hoping the adventures of the founding member of S.H.I.E.L.D. will continue in some form or another, perhaps on Netflix. And despite headlining a new show, Atwell said she would "100 percent" be on board for reviving Agent Carter. "Absolutely, yeah. I love Peggy. I love the people working on this project together. The fans are incredibly warm and welcoming and it would be an absolute privilege and honor to bring her back for the fans," Atwell said during a recent convention appearance in Florida. When asked by the panel moderator how she would do all of it with her schedule on ABC's Conviction, Atwell said she'd "Shoot on the weekends... Whatever it takes." Season three would've delved into Peggy Carter's past some more. "The showrunners were talking about a kind of twist, I suppose... something to do with the family," she said. "They suggested there'd be more to do with my brother." But what about the S.S.R. becoming S.H.I.E.L.D.? "I think I'm going to save that for my own movie," she said to thunderous applause. Dominic Cooper, who played Howard Stark in Agent Carter and Captain America, said he has no idea if Agent Carter could come back in one form or another, but he bets you haven't seen the last of Peggy and Howard. "Yeah, and I think they will. I think they'll come back somehow -- whether it's on that network or another, or whether it's that show or a different type of show, you'll see them again somewhere, I have no doubt about it," he told Evening Standard. Now if you'll excuse us, we'll be here biding our time until we get our Agent Carter solo movie. (Eonline)

Jared Padalecki's Brief Return to Gilmore Girls Gave Him "Closure" -- What Does this Mean for Rory and Dean? Team Dean fans, you better sit down for this. Gilmore Girls veteran and Supernatural star Jared Padalecki dropped some details about his return to Stars Hollow for Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life and, well, some of you will not be happy. "I will say probably a lot more than I'm supposed to," he said during a recent Supernatural convention appearance. "[Creator Amy Sherman-Palladino] basically said, 'Listen, we're going to write you a really cool scene and if you get a day off let us know we will just put your scene on the schedule for that day. 'She was like, "It's a set that we already run and own [and] it's an actress that already is working every day, so let us know. "So Dean has a cool scene in the market he used to work at," he said to cheers from the audience. "It's a nice, a really nice scene that gave me closure." Could Dean be working at Doose's once again or does he just run into Rory? Padalecki told the crowd his exit from Gilmore Girls was abrupt, which happens a lot in the TV world. "So for me, I never had closure. One day I was an actor on Gilmore Girls and the next day I had a TV show and would never again be on Gilmore Girls," he said. "So for me, as a person, it was weird, because I was like 'What about Dean?'... So it was fun to go wrap it up in a really cool way." Padalecki is just one of Rory's (Alexis Bledel) past beaus returning to the show. Matt Czuchry and Milo Ventimiglia will both be around. "He pops back into Stars Hollow and he kicks up dirt like he always does," Ventimiglia told us about Jess' part in the four-episode revival, "in a very nice cloud that will help other characters along in their life." Hmm... The returning cast also includes Lauren Graham, Scott Patterson, Melissa McCarthy, Sally Struthers, Liza Weil, Keiko Agena, Kelly Bishop and Sean Gunn. Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life will consist of four 90-minute episodes and stream on Netflix. (Eonline)

America's Got Talent Returns With Incredible New Acts & a Totally Delightful Simon Cowell. What do you get when you combine dancing dogs, funny children, and one of the most notoriously brutal judges in reality TV? Honestly, a really great time. Simon Cowell, America's Got Talent's newest judge, seemed to have a great time during Tuesday night's premiere, whether he was judging children, unexpected acapella groups, guys with singing oven mitts, or one of the grossest acts we've ever not watched a second of. Now, that's not to say he wasn't still Simon. We felt immediate fear for anyone attempting to audition as a singer, because he did not hold back. He told one member of a group that he should at least not be singing loud enough to hear him, and lambasted a girl for singing like she would at any other gig. Then, of course, all was made well by an incredible 13 year-old opera singer, and then everything was ruined again by a man whose idea of danger was jumping into a pool full of shaving cream and balloons. Basically, it was America's Got Talent as it has always been. While there were a few duds in the line-up Tuesday night, there were also a few performances we had to watch more than once. We're still completely baffled by Thommy and Amelie, also known as the Clairvoyants, after Amelie was able to guess not just the description of the things Thommy held in his hand, but the words they said on him. It was straight up insane, and we can't wait to see what else they have up their sleeves! We were also blown away by Linkin' Bridge, the acapella group who definitely did their best to make everyone think they were not about to break into a beautiful, nearly angelic version of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," but that's exactly what they did. And then they cried, and we cried, and it was beyond gorgeous. Speaking of crying, we were also moved to tears by the small-town Japan who put on a gorgeous show with projection, lights, and live birds. We still don't know how he did it, but it was a joy to watch. What were your favorite acts of the night? America's Got Talent airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. on NBC. (Eonline)

FX Orders 'X-Men' Take 'Legion' to Series. 'Fargo's' Noah Hawley serves as showrunner on the eight-episode drama starring Dan Stevens, Aubrey Plaza, Jean Smart and Rachel Keller. Days after X-Men: Apocalypse bowed in theaters, FX is bringing its own take on the franchise to the small screen. The cabler has picked up Noah Hawley's X-Men take Legion to series with an eight-episode order, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. The drama will debut in early 2017. Legion introduces the story of David Haller (Downton Abbey's Dan Stevens), a man who may be more than human and who has struggled with mental illness since his teenage years. Diagnosed as schizophrenic, David has been in and out of psychiatric hospitals for years. But after a strange encounter with a fellow patient, he is confronted with the possibility that the voices he hears and the visions he sees might be real. In the comics, David is the son of X-Men founder Charles Xavier (aka Professor X) and Israeli Holocaust survivor Gabrielle Haller. The character first appeared in New Mutants No. 25 in March 1985. Parks and Recreation's Aubrey Plaza will play Lenny, David's friend; Fargo grads Jean Smart and Rachel Keller will take on Melanie, a therapist, and a character rumored to be a mix of Rogue and Spyke, respectively. "We've come to expect excellence from Noah Hawley and with Legion he has delivered another major creative achievement," said FX original programming president Nick Grad. "Just as he did in reimagining Fargo, he is bringing an entirely new aesthetic and sensibility to the enormously popular and richly represented X-Men world. The pilot episode is stunning, driven by incredible performances from Dan Stevens, Aubrey Plaza, Jean Smart, Rachel Keller and the rest of the cast. We join our producing partners at Marvel in congratulating the creative team for what they've accomplished and are as excited as the fans for the premiere of Legion's first season." Legion hails from FX Productions and Marvel Television, with FXP overseeing production. Hawley, who has an overall deal with FXP, penned the pilot and executive produces alongside Lauren Shuler Donner (X-Men: Days of Future Past, Wolverine), Bryan Singer (X-Men: Days of Future Past, Superman Returns), Simon Kinberg (X-Men: Days of Future Past, The Martian) and Marvel Television topper Jeph Loeb (Agents of SHIELD, Daredevil) and Jim Chory (Daredevil). John Cameron also is on board as an exec producer, via his overall deal with FXP, marking his and Hawley's latest collaboration after Golden Globe-winning anthology Fargo. The news comes some seven months after FX ordered Legion to pilot and after X-Men: Apocalypse had a disappointing bow over the weekend at the box office (a soft $80 million). Legion extends Marvel's small-screen empire. The comic book powerhouse also has ABC's Agents of SHIELD and multiple series at Netflix, including Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, The Defenders and the Punisher spinoff. While ABC passed on a third season of Agent Carter and SHIELD spinoff Marvel's Most Wanted, Fox is still readying Hellfire. FX becomes the latest network to turn to comics. AMC hit ratings gold with The Walking Dead, and The CW has found success with its DC Comics slate that now includes Supergirl, The Flash, Arrow and Legends of Tomorrow. Fox, for its part, also has Batman prequel Gotham, and NBC has DC Comics' first comedy entry, Powerless, due midseason. For Hawley, Legion joins FX's critical darling Fargo on its schedule and a drama lineup that also features American Horror Story, American Crime Story, The Americans, The Strain, Tyrant and the upcoming Ryan Murphy anthology Feud. On the pilot side, FX's lone drama awaiting word is John Singleton's redeveloped Snowfall. (Hollywood Reporter)

Don Mischer to Produce 2016 Emmy Awards. This year's ceremony will be broadcast on ABC and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. The Emmys are looking to a familiar face to produce this year's telecast. Don Mischer has been tapped to produce the 2016 Primetime Emmy Awards, it was announced Tuesday. Mischer, who previously produced the 2015, 2014, 2012 and 2010 telecasts as well, comes on board, joining host Jimmy Kimmel. Mischer Productions' Charlie Haykel and Juliane Hare also will return as co-executive producers of the awards telecast, which is set for Sunday, Sept. 18. "We're honored to be producing the Emmys for ABC and the Television Academy. We love Jimmy Kimmel," Mischer said in a statement. "He brings a level of smart humor, fun and unpredictability, which is the perfect combination for this show. With the high quality of television and Jimmy as host, get ready for a funny and adventurous Emmys this year!" A 15-time Emmy winner, Mischer is no stranger to ABC, having produced and directed several recent Academy Awards ceremonies for the network, most recently in 2013. His other credits include The Kennedy Center Honors and several Super Bowl halftime shows featuring talent ranging from Prince to Bruce Springsteen. Mischer most recently produced the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. The 68th Primetime Emmy Awards will air live from L.A.'s Microsoft Theater at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on Sunday, Sept. 18. Nominations will be announced on the morning of Thursday, July 14. (Hollywood Reporter)