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Emily Blunt & John Krasinski Welcome Baby No. 2. Congrats to Emily Blunt and John Krasinski! The 36-year-old The Office alum and 13 Hours actor revealed on Monday, the Fourth of July, that he and his wife welcomed their second child, a daughter named Violet, two weeks ago. "What better way to celebrate the 4th... than to announce our 4th family member!!!" he tweeted. "2 weeks ago we met our beautiful daughter Violet #Happy4th." Violet joins big sister Hazel, 2. "She's sort of coming around to it," Blunt told E! News' Zuri Hall in April, talking about the little girl's feelings about getting a sibling. "She sort of dismissed the idea initially and she just responded with, 'Nope.' 'Nope,' flat out! We've bought her every single 'I'm a big sister' book that's out there and she's a bookworm, so she's coming around." The 33-year-old Devil Wears Prada actress and her husband have been married since 2010. A rep for the couple confirmed to E! News in January that they were expecting baby No. 2. Blunt showcased her baby bump on the red carpet for the first time in late February, at the 2016 Oscars. She looked radiant in a custom blush empire-waist Prada gown with crystal embellishments. Also earlier this year, Blunt talked about the differences between her first and second pregnancies in an interview with C Magazine. "The first pregnancy is the most self-indulgent thing in the world because you get massages and prenatal yoga and hypnotherapy CDs," she said. "During this one I forget that I'm even pregnant. I'm hoisting my 2-year-old around!" Blunt and Krasinski did not reveal their new child's sex ahead of time. In May, Charlize Theron, Blunt's co-star in the 2016 film The Huntsman: Winter's War, hosted a baby shower for the actress, which featured a pastel blue cake with pink frosting and cloud and rubber duck decorations. And their expanding family may have spurred another big change: In January, Blunt and Krasinski put their six-bedroom Los Angeles home on the market. Its most recent asking price, in June, was almost $7 million. (Eonline)
JoAnna Garcia Swisher Gives Birth to a Baby Girl: Find Out Her Name. A big congratulations are in order for JoAnna Garcia Swisher and her husband Nick Swisher! The couple just welcomed their second child into the world, a baby girl named Sailor Stevie. JoAnna took to Instagram to share the first photo of her little one with the world, resting on her chest all bundled up as daddy looks adoringly at her. "So excited to introduce you to our tiniest princess, Sailor Stevie," she captioned the sweet pic. "She has stolen our hearts and our family feels complete, Nick, Jo, & Big Sister Emme #SSS." This will be the third little Sailor to come into the world over the last year, joining both Bristol Palin's daughter as well as Kristin Cavallari's daughter (who spelled it Saylor). Meanwhile, the actress and her baseball hubby first announced news of the second child in February. JoAnna posted a collage of adorable snapshots featuring her oldest daughter, Emerson Jay Siwisher that said, "Nick, Emme, and I are so excited to finally share this news." The couple welcomed their first daughter back on May 21, 2013, and released a joint statement about their bundle of joy's arrival shortly afterward: "We are overjoyed, blessed and so full of love that our daughter Emme has finally arrived. She is healthy, beautiful and vibrant. It's the best feeling in the world." JoAnna and Nick have been married since December 2010, where the two wed in front of several famous friends, including Lance Bass and Reba McEntire in Palm Beach. (Eonline)
The Bachelor's Sean Lowe & Catherine Giudici Lowe Welcome a Baby Boy. The extended Bachelor family just got bigger. Season 17 stars Sean Lowe and wife Catherine Giudici Lowe, one of the rare couples who stayed together after meeting on the dating show franchise, have welcomed their first child together. She gave birth to a baby boy named Samuel Thomas. The happy couple revealed the news on Twitter Saturday night. "God is good! We had a healthy baby boy named Samuel Thomas," Sean shared to his followers. "Thank you everyone for your prayers and support!" Catherine added, "I'm in love with another boy, my son Samuel Thomas Lowe." The famous couple announced on Twitter Friday she was in labor. She used a classic Lion King quote. "He's coming. Or maybe she. But someone is coming," Sean wrote. "And mama has never looked more beautiful." Sean picked Catherine to won season 17 of the hit dating series in 2013 and the two wed the following year in a televised ceremony. The couple currently lives in Dallas, Texas. In December, Sean and Catherine appeared on season four of the WE tv reality show Marriage Bootcamp: Reality Stars. Days after the premiere, they revealed she is pregnant. Sean and Catherine celebrated their upcoming arrival at a baby shower in May. They have also posted a slew of photos documenting her pregnancy. Catherine told E! News at their baby shower they did not know the baby's sex but had "settled on a guy's name" and that they "think it's a boy." Sean also hinted as such in a June 16 Instagram post. He and Catherine are one of four couples who met on a show that is part of The Bachelor franchise and ended up marrying, joining the likes of The Bachelorette season one's Trista Rehn Sutter and Ryan Sutter, who share two children, and season seven's Ashley Hebert Rosenbaum and J.P. Rosenbaum, who share a son. Hebert revealed on Twitter in May she is pregnant with their second child. (Eonline)
Rihanna and Drake Are Dating Again: "He Still Loves Her and Never Stopped." Remember when Drake told Rihanna, "When you're ready, just say you're ready/ When all the baggage just ain't as heavy/ And the party's over, just don't forget me/ We'll change the pace and we'll just go slow"? Well, whether you do or don't, it seems like she definitely did, and perhaps now is the time that baggage ain't as heavy. Drizzy and RiRi have been at the top of couple speculation and fan-shipping for years now, with their musical collaboration only fueling the flame, and although they've taken a crack at the love game before, it never stuck -- until now? E! News has learned that the two stars are dating again, and that the feelings never faded on Drake's end. "He still loves her and never stopped. Rihanna is the one that's been not wanting to settle down in the past," the insider tells us. "They are having fun spending time with each other. Their music together got them close again." As you may recall, their most recent collaborations include "Too Good" off Drake's Views, and "Work" off of RiRi's Anti album. In fact, the OVO rapper made a surprise appearance during her concert in Manchester to perform the hard-to-understand-but-undoubtedly-catchy track, and the chemistry was undeniable. Drake couldn't leave the stage without gushing about the Barbados beauty, and one Twitter user caught the moment. "Shout out to the most beautiful, talented woman I've ever seen," he told the crowd. "She goes by the name of Rihanna...I'm gettin' my heart broken." The pair have also spent a lot of time together while in London. On Wednesday morning, they were photographed leaving Tape Nightclub as the sun was rising, and then headed to an after party following the concert that night. Listen, we know this information may hurt you. It's understandable. It's never easy to hear of someone you love being in love with someone else (even if that person doesn't know you exist), but let's put our emotions aside and root for their happiness, yes? No? OK. We tried. (Eonline)
Dancing With the Stars' Peta Murgatroyd Is "Chilling" 14 Weeks Into Her Pregnancy Journey. Peta Murgatroyd has already made dancing look easy. Now, the blond beauty is making pregnancy look like a piece of cake. While kicking off the Fourth of July weekend, the Dancing With the Stars pro headed outside to soak up some sun. In the process, she couldn't help but display her baby bump in a leopard-print bikini. "Chillin at almost 14 weeks," she wrote on Instagram while showing off her stunning engagement ring. Just a few days earlier, Peta and her fiance Maksim Chmerkovskiy made it Instagram official that they were expecting their first child together. In the announcement, Maksim was seen kissing his leading lady's belly as she glowed in front of the camera. "We couldn't be happier ? Baby Chmerkovskiy is coming," she wrote online. Maksim later posted a sonogram image with the caption, "Put your hand up if you're a #babyChmerkovskiy and you can't wait to drive your parents crazy! #cantwait #inlove #thatprofilethough." While much of their time is likely being dedicated to their upcoming family member, the couple recently opened up to E! News about their plans for a special wedding. As it turns out, the pair already has a date in July 2017 picked out to exchange vows. "It's a while away, so we've got our location, we've got our date set, and we haven't even started doing the guest list yet, but that can wait a little bit," Peta told us. "I can try on some dresses now. I think it's time to start doing all that and getting a wedding planner." Until then, savor the well-deserved R&R and enjoy the journey to motherhood! (Eonline)
Kevin McKidd From Grey's Anatomy & Wife Jane to Divorce. It's over for Kevin McKidd and his wife Jane. The two are set to divorce after almost 17 years of marriage, a rep for the 42-year-old Scottish-American actor says. Kevin, who plays Owen Hunt on Grey's Anatomy, and Jane share two children, son Joseph, 16, and daughter Iona, 14. "Kevin and Jane have jointly decided to end their marriage," the actor's rep said in a statement to E! News Saturday, speaking on behalf of the couple. "They look forward to continuing to co-parent their children, who have been their top priority, and will to continue to enjoy a close and caring relationship." Jane recently filed papers to end their marriage, just weeks before their 17th anniversary, and is acting for joint custody of their children and spousal support. The two split last October, the outlet said. Kevin, also known for playing Tommy in the 1996 movie Trainspotting, and his family live in Los Angeles. The actor was born in Scotland and became an American citizen last year. His wife and kids accompanied him at his swearing in ceremony in California. (Eonline)
Lisa Marie Presley Changes Divorce Filing to Legal Separation. Lisa Marie Presley decided to make a change when it comes to her divorce. E! News has learned that the 48-year-old has amended her divorce filing against Michael Lockwood to reflect a legal separation instead, according to court documents we've obtained. The star states June 13 as the legal date of separation and cites irreconcilable differences as the reason for their split. The change comes just two days after learning that Presley filed for divorce from her husband of 10 years. A rep for Elvis Presley's daughter previously told us that Lisa Marie wants full custody of their twin seven-year-old daughters. Lisa Marie is not asking for spousal or child support and "doesn't want any of his money." The pair also has a postnuptial agreement, which could make legal proceedings a bit simpler. The performer married Michael in 2006 and led a private life in her sprawling three-acre ranch in Hidden Hills, Louisiana, before moving to Britain. Over the years, the couple even collaborated together. The musically inclined pair joined forces when Michael performed as Presley's main guitarist during the 2012 Storm & Grace tour. (Eonline)
Keri Russell Reveals Her Baby's Name and Sex. Keri Russell made two revelations on NBC's Today Friday. The 40-year-old actress was promoting her new movie, Free State of Jones, when Matt Lauer took a moment to congratulate her on the recent arrival of Baby No. 2. "You just had a baby about a month and a half ago," he said. "Am I correct in reading, Ms. Russell, that you have not yet revealed the gender of the baby or the baby's name?" Keri laughed and replied, "I mean, I guess not. I mean, where do you reveal that?" "You could do it right now," Matt suggested. "We had a boy," said Keri, who added that his name is Sam. "That's great," Matt said. "How's he doing?" "He's so good," the actress gushed. "He's big and fat and nice." As for Matthew Rhys, her partner and co-star on FX's hit series The Americans? He's doing "so well," said Keri, who is also mom to son River, 9, and daughter, Willa, 4, from a previous marriage. Earlier in the interview, Keri discussed director Gary Ross' Free State of Jones. "It's based on a true, incredible story. It's just this epic, historic film," she said. "I think Matthew McConaughey is great in it." McConaughey plays a Mississippi farmer who leads an uprising against the Confederacy. "He's an epic character, and he's not just an altruistic, good guy. He has a lot of flaws and grit," Keri added. "And he's a rebel rouser, in a way, too...He stood up for incredible injustices in a time where it was almost impossible to do so. So, he's an incredible figure." (Eonline)
Lady Gaga "Finally" Gets Her Driver's License at Age 30. Attention drivers: Mother Monster is behind the wheel! By herself, that is. Potentially. Lady Gaga, 30, revealed Friday in an Instagram post that she had obtained her driver's license. The singer shared a photo of her behind the wheel of what appears to be a used Ford F-150 SVT Lightning pickup truck, with a female friend in the passenger's seat, situated alongside a dry, grassy and rocky hill. Lady Gaga sported denim overalls over a black crop and wore a black trucker hat backwards. "Thelma and Puhleaaaze (And yes I FINALLY got my license after years of driving w an adult present and a learners permit)," she wrote. "I'M FREE...Rollin w the homies." In 2011, Lady Gaga had said on Elvis Duran's Z100 radio show that she was given a car as a gift, but had no license and doesn't drive. A year later, she was photographed in Beverly Hills, behind the wheel of a wheel of a new silver Audi R8 GT, along with a friend. The singer ranted online about the paparazzi following her during a driving lesson. "Maybe while I'm learning to drive you don't need to sneak up on me and stick your GIANT camera IN A MOVING VEHICLE," she tweeted. Lady Gaga has been photographed driving other cars over the past few months. This past March, she posted on her Instagram page a photo of herself behind the wheel of a black Chevrolet El Camino. "Some things never go out of style," she wrote. (Eonline)
Louis Tomlinson Calls for Privacy for Baby Freddie Amid Custody Battle. Louis Tomlinson is calling for privacy for his five-month-old son Freddie Reign, saying the increased paparazzi attention on the boy spurs "potential security issues" and also takes place during his visitation time with him, as he begins a custody battle with his ex and the child's mother. Tomlinson's rep says in a statement posted by multiple outlets, including People, that the pop star feels media attention has greatly inhibited Freddie's right to have "a normal, private and protected childhood." Photographers have photographed his son during his visitation time with him and at the boy's doctor's appointments, the rep says. Since Freddie was born, paparazzi have photographed Tomlinson with the boy nearly a dozen times while the two were out and about in Los Angeles. His ex and the child's mother, Briana Jungwirth, has also been snapped with Freddie in public, but not as often. "The persistent and increasing levels of paparazzi and media intrusions into Freddie's life of late are not only posing potential security issues but are also crucially invading the privacy to which Freddie is undoubtedly entitled as a child," the statement says. "The levels of paparazzi attention on Freddie are intolerable and completely unjustifiable." "Louis appreciates, respects and values his relationship with the media and we hope he and his son are afforded the same respect on this matter," the statement adds. The 24-year-old British One Direction singer had several days ago filed for joint physical and legal custody of Freddie. Jungwirth, a Los Angeles stylist who dated the singer briefly last year, has not commented publicly on his custody bid. (Eonline)
Film Critic Questions Renee Zellweger's Face and the Internet Is Not Happy. Renee Zellweger's looks are once again being called into question. However, this time, the questions are coming from a professional film critic. After a multi-year hiatus from Hollywood, the Oscar winner returned to the spotlight, only to become the trending subject of a national conversation after she resurfaced on a red carpet in fall of 2014. The Internet clamored over the star's looks and spent days theorizing about whether or not she had undergone plastic surgery. The actress' answer? Her appearance was the result of a peaceful, normal life. "I'm glad folks think I look different! I'm living a different, happy, more fulfilling life, and I'm thrilled that perhaps it shows," she told People at the time. "People don't know me in my 40s...Perhaps I look different. Who doesn't as they get older?!" Two years later, on the heels of a new trailer release for the third installment of the Bridget Jones franchise, the actress' appearance has reignited a new question aimed at women's looks and whether physical changes hinder the ability to properly perform an existing role. "Watching the trailer, I didn't stare at the actress and think: She doesn't look like Renee Zellweger. I thought: She doesn't look like Bridget Jones!" Owen Gleiberman, chief film critic of Variety, wrote. "Celebrities, like anyone else, have the right to look however they want, but the characters they play become part of us. I suddenly felt like something had been taken away." As could have been anticipated, the Internet once again ignited over the new comments, slamming back at Gleiberman for calling attention to an actress' looks. Many perceived the column as sexist and unequally critical of aging among women. "Just out [of] curiosity, have you ever written a full column on men's looks? Your piece on Renee is two degrees past bizarre," one Twitter user chimed in. "Can everyone please stop talking about Renee Zellweger's face? Thanks," another user wrote. This is the exact kind of attention Zellweger fled from when she was at the peak of her profession. "I found anonymity, so I could have exchanges with people on a human level and be seen and heard, not be defined by this image that precedes me when I walk into a room," she told British Vogue. "You cannot be a good storyteller if you don't have life experiences, and you can't relate to people." Here's hoping more people will be able to relate to her and enjoy her work regardless of how she looks. (Eonline)
Eat, Pray, Love Author Elizabeth Gilbert Announces Divorce From Jose Nunes. After almost a decade of marriage, Eat, Pray, Love author Elizabeth Gilbert has announced that she and husband Jose Nunes are splitting. The award-winning writer took to Facebook to pen a lengthy note to her fans about the decision to part ways, as well as to share a poem that has helped her through this trying time. "Because I have shared details of my private life with you all so intimately over the years, I feel the need to share with you this recent change in my personal life," she began by writing. "I am separating from the man whom many of you know as "Felipe" -- the man whom I fell I love with at the end of the EAT PRAY LOVE journey. He has been my dear companion for over 12 years, and they have been wonderful years. Our split is very amicable. Our reasons are very personal." Elizabeth continued, "At this time of transition, I hope you will respect our privacy. In my heart, I know that you will do so, because I trust that you understand how this is a story that I am living -- not a story that I am telling. I thank you for your love, and for your kindness, and for your continued blessings. Hold us in your thoughts. And I hope you will understand and forgive me if I am a bit absent from social media during this sensitive moment. Lastly, I wanted to share this poem, written by the poet-of-my-heart Jack Gilbert. This poem has been helping to carry me through this experience. Perhaps it will help some of you, also." The poem, titled "Failing and Flying," features one line that reads, "Anything worth doing is worth doing badly." Eat, Pray, Love became a star-studded film in 2010, with Julia Roberts starring as Elizabeth and Javier Bardem playing Felipe. (Eonline)
Lamar Odom's ''Marriage Ain't Easy'' Advice for Rob Kardashian Doesn't Go Over Well With Khloe: ''Your Marriage Wasn't Easy?!'' Lamar Odom has some advice for Rob Kardashian! In this sneak peek from next Sunday's brand new Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Lamar and ex-wife Khloe Kardashian discuss Rob's engagement to fiancee Blac Chyna. "Is Robert Kardashian getting married?" Lamar asks Khloe. "I don't know, he says he's getting married," Khloe says. "I just hope he's focused," Lamar adds. "Marriage ain't easy." Let's just say Khloe isn't too thrilled when he insinuates their marriage wasn't easy. (Eonline)
Sorry, not sorry? Nick Young finally broke his silence on his ex-Iggy's claims that his infidelity was the reason for their breakup -- but the NBA player didn't exactly apologize. "If you perfect then be perfect I live in a world where ppl f--k up learn from it and move on ... " he wrote on Twitter on Friday, July 1. "That's life ... hate me or love me I'm still going to love life man." Young, 31, later posted a video to Instagram of himself singing along to Drake's "Feel No Way," which includes the lyrics, "I had to let go of us to show myself what I could do and that just didn't sit right with you ... Now you're talking down on my name, on purpose." The athlete's comments come amid a series of tweets that Azalea, 26, offered up on Thursday, June 30, to explain why the couple ultimately called of their relationship and their engagement. "This is just like a second shot to the chest. And I feel like I don't even know who the hell it is I've been loving all this time," she continued. "People in this world really are f--ked up." Earlier in the day, rumors surfaced that Young may have gotten his ex-girlfriend Keonna Green pregnant again. The pair already share a son, 4-year-old Nick Jr. Azalea and Young's relationship has been tested with allegations of cheating before. In March, the pair made headlines after footage surfaced of Young allegedly admitting to cheating on Azalea with several women. "You was 30, she was 19? What about Amber Rose, you ain't never tried?" his Lakers teammate D'Angelo Russell is heard asking Young. (Russell later revealed that he had taped the conversation.) In response, Young said, "No, she knows my girl." The pair stayed together amid the scandal and confirmed that they were still set to be wed. But on Sunday, June 19, Azalea revealed that they were off for good. "Unfortunately although I love Nick and have tried and tried to rebuild my trust in him -- it's become apparent in the last few weeks I am unable to," Azalea tweeted on June 19. "I genuinely wish Nick the best. It's never easy to part ways with the person you planned your entire future with, but futures can be rewritten and as of today mine is a blank page. (US Weekly)
Thandie Newton has been drawn throughout her career to tough roles that explore race relations and violence against women, a determination she recently revealed may stem from an incident that occurred early in her career. In a new interview with W magazine, Newton shared a story of a filmmaker who she says sexually harassed her during an audition. "A director, on a callback, had a camera shooting up my skirt and asked me to touch my t--s and think about the guy making love to me in the scene," she said. "I thought, 'Ok, this is a little weird,' but there was a female casting director in the room and I'd done weird stuff before so I did it." Newton did not name the director or hint and what film she was working on at the time. That wasn't the end of the abuse, however. The Crash actress, 43, recalled how years later, at a film festival, a producer drunkenly approached her and said he'd seen her recently. "And he lurched away looking really shocked that he'd said that," Newton said. She said her husband asked the producer to explain his comments and found out "that the director was showing that audition tape to his friends after poker games at his house. And they would all get off on it," the English actress said. Newton revealed that, though harrowing, the incident taught her several valuable lessons. "I was so, so naive when I started out and I realize now that we have to prepare our kids- I've got two beautiful daughters, one is 16, one is 11," she said. Newton added: "But one person will read this and it will stop them getting sexually abused by a director. That's the person I'm interested in." (People)
Danielle Brooks has two SAG awards under her belt and a role in one of the biggest breakout TV hits in recent years-so she's not exactly new to flying first class. The Orange is the New Black star, 26, shared a now-deleted tweet to express her frustration over an airport gate attendant acting surprised that she was seated at the front of the plane. "I hate when gate attendants look at me like I've never flown first class and say "You're in first class, lucky you!" really tho," the 26-year-old actress, who stars as Taystee Jefferson on OITNB, wrote. And while some took the time to criticize Brooks, others came to her defense about assumptions and racism Brooks may have experienced during those encounters. Her other tweets and Instagrams suggest that one of these encounters may have taken place when she was on her way to Los Angeles for an interview with Jimmy Kimmel. But after Ebony magazine tweeted out their support, Brooks replied to quell the Twitter battle. "Lol this thing blew wayyy out of proportion! Lol," Brooks wrote. (People)
"Love & Hip Hop Atlanta" star Sas was shot in the back of the head Sunday ... but shockingly he's ok. We're told Sas was hosting a party at a Scottsdale, AZ mansion, but cops came and broke it up because there were too many people. One source tells us Sas got in the back seat of a car and as it drove away shots rang out. A bullet struck him in the back of the head, but doctors say it was supreme luck that the bullet did not do permanent damage. Sas attributes the outcome to a thick skull. (TMZ)
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Olivia Culpo Believes Basic Education Is a Fundamental Right: "I'm Shocked By the Degree of Illiteracy There Is In the World." Olivia Culpo has a long history of giving back to the community both nationally and abroad having worked with Many Hopes Foundation, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, and most recently has been announced as an ambassador of Pencils of Promise. Pencils of Promise was founded in 2008 with hopes of increasing access to education in the developing world. Initially breaking ground in Ghana in 2012, just a few years later the organization has completed 64 school builds with another 35 in progress. "As soon as I saw firsthand what they were doing and heard their mission I wanted to get more involved" the former beauty queen told E! News in an exclusive interview, "I was in Guatemala at a school ground breaking ceremony at the PoP team surprised me and asked me to be an ambassador. I jumped up and down." "I love working with children and I understand how important education is to reach your true potential. I am shocked by the degree of illiteracy there is in the world. I believe basic education is fundamental right. Everyone deserves that right. PoP is helping people help themselves and that really speaks to me" the brunette model continued. Justin Bieber was also named an ambassador of the organization and has been donating $1 for every ticket sold during his 2010 My World tour, 2012 Believe tour, and his current Purpose tour to PoP, "I'm excited we're able to educate more kids in Ghana because of the Purpose Tour, this is amazing" Bieber said whilst surprised with the honor after his sold-out show at the Barclays Center in May. With the efforts of both Justin and Olivia they are helping to change millions of lives who otherwise would lack basic reading or writing skills. (Eonline)
Johnny Depp Has "SLIM" Tattoo Changed to "SCUM" Amid Amber Heard Divorce. Johnny Depp appears to have pulled a "Wino Forever"...twice. The 53-year-old actor recently debuted a new knuckle tattoo that reads "SCUM" in place of previous ink that read "SLIM." Many fans believe the latter was a reference for Amber Heard, who filed for divorce from Depp in May. He has also had a bicep tattoo of a pin-up model resembling Heard, which he sported as recently as last month, blackened out. The actor, who has many tattoos, has not commented. Heard, 30, is his second wife. He has dated several actresses over the years, including French performer Vanessa Paradis , with whom he has two children. More than 25 years ago, he was engaged for a while to his Edward Scissorhands co-star Winona Ryder. During their time together, he had the words "Winona Forever" tattooed on his bicep. After they broke up in 1992, he had the ink changed to read "Wino Forever." After Heard filed for divorce, she also obtained a temporary restraining order against Depp, alleging he committed domestic violence. Depp's lawyer said the actress "is attempting to secure a premature financial resolution by alleging abuse." Both cases are pending. Ryder recently spoke about Depp's treatment of her while they were in a relationship. "He was never, never that way towards me. Never abusive at all towards me," she told TIME. "I only know him as a really good, loving, caring guy who is very, very protective of the people that he loves. It's hard because I feel like. That's my experience. And it's been a very long time." Meanwhile, Depp is concentrating on his side music career. He recently returned to the stage with his, Alice Cooper and Joe Perry's supergroup, the Hollywood Vampires. The band performed in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Friday night to begin a U.S. tour after a short hiatus, which had followed shows in Europe. Depp had also visited a famous Los Angeles comedy club last weekend, where he surprised the audience with an onstage appearance. (Eonline)
Taylor Swift turned sleepy Rhode Island into Hollywood East Sunday, with a blowout 4th beach party. Swift and BF Tom Hiddleston were all over each other, soaking up sun, along with pals Cara Delevinge, Karlie Kloss, Ruby Rose, Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and Gigi Hadid. Everyone traveled to Taylor's pad for the shindig. Rhode Island ... the new Ibiza? (TMZ)
Dina Lohan has been struck down by a mysterious illness that means she'll have to skip her daughter Lindsay's 30th birthday bash. The 53-year-old has been hospitalized since last Friday because of severe stomach pains and with no sign of improvement, according to TMZ. Despite a string of tests -- including several MRIs and CAT scans -- doctors have no idea what's wrong, and to make matters worse the discomfort has now spread to her back and neck. Despite the mystery surrounding her condition, sources close to Dina told the website that she's in "decent spirits," although she's disappointed she'll have to miss the chance to fete her daughter in Greece on Saturday. (Page Six)
"Selfie Elbow" Is Now a Real Medical Condition and You Might Have It. It seems like the world is just one big hot millennial mess these days but we secretly love it. To add to our list of #firstworldproblems, "Selfie Elbow" is a real thing now, guys. Yes, an actual medical condition brought on by constant selfie taking. Recently, Today's Hoda Kotb told Elle.com she visited an orthopedist for pain in her elbow. When her Doc asked if she was engaging in sports like tennis or ping-pong, Kotb said no, but did mention she had been taking selfies. Mystery solved. It looks like SE is here to stay. How can you tell if you have it? Just like Hoda, if you're an avid selfie taker and tend to experience pain in your primary pic-snapping elbow, you might have this modern medical condition that shows no sign of stopping. To be honest, who are we to judge? Thankfully, there's an easy fix that doesn't involve putting your phone down for good. Suggestions include switching arms, pre-selfie stretching (not a bad idea) or a selfie stick. It may sound silly, but if it protects you from injury, why not try it? Or maybe, just maybe, we just need to cool it with the cameras for a minute. Perhaps going outside and remembering what real life feels like could work just as well. Just a thought. (Eonline)
Tom Hanks has a tough decision on his hands ... take his wife to the premiere of "Sully" or bring one of the real-life passengers who wants to walk the red carpet with the star. Michelle Winegar was in seat 24D on US Airways flight 1549 when Sully Sullenberger miraculously landed the jet in the Hudson. She desperately wants to go to the premiere ... hoping a public plea to the actor will help her score a +1. Michelle says it was difficult seeing the trailer, but she thinks watching the movie will be therapeutic. Michelle also has a new flying routine these days ... a trip to the airport bar. (TMZ)
Michael Jackson's ex-wife has breast cancer, and their estranged daughter doesn't even know. We've learned Debbie Rowe was diagnosed recently and will undergo surgery in the next week, but her daughter, 18-year-old Paris Jackson, has no idea because she broke all contact with her mom more than a year ago. Rowe has all but given up on salvaging the relationship. After Michael died, Debbie and Paris got extremely close, to the point it created friction with the rest of the family. When Paris began dealing with her own problems, the relationship fell apart. Rowe believes the family influenced their daughter and drove a wedge. Either way, we're told Debbie is sad, but is not counting on any emotional support from her daughter. (TMZ)
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Kenny Chesney's concert in Pittsburgh on Saturday, July 2, resulted in dozens of hospitalizations and five arrests, according to reports. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that 57 emergency medical transports were requested on Saturday night and 25 people were hospitalized for intoxication and alcohol-related injuries. City public safety spokeswoman Sonya Toler told the news outlet that five people were arrested on charges including trespassing, ticket robbery, simple assault and public intoxication. There were also several fights at the arena, one of which resulted in a police officer injuring his hand. In the hours leading up to Chesney's performance, police also cited 36 people for underage drinking around the Heinz Field stadium and charged three people with drug offenses. After the concert ended, there was a "reeking, hulking mass of garbage left over" and people "covered their noses with their shirts to escape the stench" from overflowing portable toilets, according to the Post-Gazette. TribLive reports that crews worked through the night to remove 48 tons of garbage left by an estimated 15,000 tailgaters in the arena's parking lots. Despite the night's events, Pittsburgh Chief Operations Officer Guy Costa said during a press conference on Sunday, July 3, that the city was "very pleased" with the police department's response. This wasn't the first time that the Pittsburgh stop of the 48-year-old country singer's tour made national headlines. In 2013, his show at the city's PNC Park resulted in more than 70 arrests, several brawls and over 30 tons of trash left in and around the venue, according to Rolling Stone. (US Weekly)
Fergie's "M.I.L.F. $" Is Your New Summer Anthem. At long last, Fergie released her new song "M.I.L.F. $" Friday, hours after the track leaked online. It's the first single from her second solo album, due out later this year. Double Dutchess has been a decade in the making, and fans have been waiting patiently. Her debut solo album, The Dutchess, was released in 2006 and sold over 8 million copies worldwide. It featured the hits "London Bridge," "Fergalicious," "Glamorous," "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Clumsy" and "Finally." "You got that, you got that, you got that milk money / I got that, I got that, I got that MILF money," Fergie, 41, sings in her latest effort. "I got that MILF money / I got that MILF money." Fergie hasn't been absent from the music scene since The Dutchess was released. She toured with the Black Eyed Peas in support of 2009's The E.N.D. and 2010's The Beginning, and she contributed new music to the Sex and the City and Great Gatsby soundtracks. In 2014, Fergie released what was meant to be her comeback single, "L.A. Love (La La)." She returned to the recording studio, and just a few weeks ago, Fergie teased a new song, "Hungry," on Instagram. The pop star recently performed at the Pride Parade in New York City, though Fergie didn't sing "M.I.L.F. $" or "Hungry" at the time. "The LGBT community has been an ally to me through the years. Since I have been in the entertainment field since I was a child, I have been so supported and have had so many friends who have showed me such compassion and have been there for me," she told Next Magazine. "It has been amazing." "Through good choices and bad choices, ups and downs in my life, I have had so many friends that have changed my life," she added. "Taught me about confidence. Taught me how to love myself when I wasn't loving myself. Taught me how to love myself imperfections and all, bad choices and all. That's the biggest gift that the LGBT community has given to me." "The support for my career of course has been an amazing and a wonderful thing that I am so grateful for," she said. "But more importantly, the support just as individual friends. Before I could ever afford to have a therapist, so many therapy sessions, so many tears, so many moments of clarity of self-acceptance that have happened in my life. (Eonline)
Justin Bieber Fell Again During His Concert (But Ended Up Turning It Into a Motivational Moment). Justin Bieber is too clumsy for his own good. The singer, who has had more spills in the last week than we'd like to admit, had another unfortunate moment during his Jacksonville, Fla., concert while performing his hit single, "Sorry." No, it wasn't a trap door that took Biebs down this time. For that particular performance, the floor ended up getting extremely wet (caution zone!), and instead of being extra careful on the slippery floor, Bieber decided to have a little fun and splashed around with his dancers -- but one kick made him land his bum. It was literally like a cartoon. Bieber kicked and BOOM! He's on the floor. Of course, fans caught the spill on camera, and it made its way to Twitter. Don't worry, he's OK. In fact, Bieber managed to turn the embarrassing spill into a motivational moment. The singer got back up and told the crowd, "Life's about taking falls and life's about getting back up!" Touche, Biebs. Touche. (Eonline)
Movies
Tyrese Gibson Is Guilty of Flirting With Charlize Theron After Getting Her Number on Fast & Furious 8 Set. Don't underestimate the power of a new Fast & Furious team member. As anticipation grows for the franchise's eighth movie, Tyrese Gibson is giving fans a tease of what they can expect with some new faces joining the crew. If you're wondering about Charlize Theron's role in the movie, let's just say she's leaving quite the positive impression. "I can tell you Charlize really came into this thing and set the tone for all of us. I often like to think of us as a franchise team and you get a new player to come in and they're killing it and we like, we got to step," he told E! News exclusively at McDonald's Bounce Brunch inside the Essence Festival. "Charlize really elevated us on an inspiration level." He continued, "The overall scope of the movie is much bigger and more significant than it's ever been. We're really proud of it." When cameras weren't rolling, the totally single Tyrese was able to bond with Charlize over parenting. In fact, phone numbers may have been exchanged for a future kids play date. "I got Charlize's cell phone number. I was flirting with her a little bit," he admitted to E! News. "I got the cell phone number. We're trying to get the kids together, have a little fun... She's sweet." While the flirting is all in good fun, E! News couldn't help but ask what Tyrese looks for in a leading lady. Something tells us Charlize would fit many of these requirements. "I love a sweet woman with a lot of confidence," he shared. "I love a woman that can walk in a room and everyone notices. I love it. Education, smart, spiritual, I could be here for another 45 minutes if you want." Relationships aside, Tyrese remains focused on making a new album while also delivering on the big screen in the latest Fast movie. And as the cast and crew continue perfecting scenes and moments, the actor assures fans that the late Paul Walker remains on their minds. "We moving at this point on behalf of [Paul]. I've said it a million times, Paul was never a selfish person so he would have never said if anything ever happened to me or any of us individually, the movies should stop," he explained before the film's tentative release date of April 14, 2017. "It's always been a collective energy, collective family oriented vibe. So we're moving at this point on behalf of his family as well as him and that's our inspiration." He added, "This is going to be the heaviest story line that we've ever had in the history of the franchise." (Eonline)
Daniel Radcliffe Plays Dead on the Red Carpet for Swiss Army Man. We all had pressing follow-up questions when Daniel Radcliffe announced his role as a flatulent corpse in Swiss Army Man. To clarify -- we recognize the desire for more context here -- Radcliffe stars as a dead man with the all-too-common issue of excessive farting. Some things in life are better explained with visuals, so on the Moscow International Film Festival red carpet, Radcliffe provided a demonstration when he dropped down to the red carpet and lay there, motionless, much to the surprise of fans and photographers. No word on whether Radcliffe attempted to recreate his character's signature gaseousness, but we're pretty sure he just let everyone use their imaginations for that. Swiss Army Man opened worldwide on July 1. (Eonline)
TV
Gilmore Girls Revival Will Give This Fan-Fave Character Some Much-Needed Attention. When the highly-anticipated Gilmore Girls revival finally makes its debut on Netflix later this year, prepare to learn a whole lot more about one of the series' more enigmatic characters. Yanic Truesdale, who plays the Dragonfly Inn's snooty French concierge Michel, has revealed that Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life will take fans into the personal life of the quippy character. In all seven seasons of the original series, we never really knew much about Michel aside from his time at work -- and Truesdale relished the opportunity. "We kind of haven't seen Michel outside of work, really," Truesdale told Us Weekly. "I think very rarely he was outside of the inn. And we didn't know much about his personal life. So this time is different. We know much more." "That is nice for me as an actor because it gives me a backstory," he continued. "But it gives me meat for the character because he, you know, I definitely have an arc and stuff going on in my personal life that affect the character. So the fans can expect to discover more about Michel." Might this backstory involve a love life? Naturally, Truesdale played coy when asked. "That I can't answer," he said.. "But you will definitely find out more about him." As Truesdale admitted to E! News back in April, the trip back to Stars Hollow and the Dragonfly Inn sets after nearly 10 years away (the original series ran on the WB/CW from 200-2007) was an odd one, but, ultimately, a satisfying one. "There's a very strange feeling to it. It's like going back to a house that you grew up in," he said. "It's exciting because you have another shot that's something that was very meaningful and had impacted a lot of people. It's exciting to have something new to give to the fans!" Much of the plot of Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life has been kept under wraps (though you can get a refresher on all there is to know here), but we do know that the revival consists of four 90-minute movies and aside from stars Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel, nearly everyone from the sprawling cast has returned. Yes, even Melissa McCarthy. Are you excited to learn more about Michel? Got any theories about his home life? Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life is due to hit Netflix later in 2016. (Eonline)
The Real Housewives of New Jersey Prepares For Teresa Giudice's Homecoming With...Sassy Milania. Teresa Giudice's homecoming to Bravo and The Real Housewives of New Jersey is nigh. The reality star has been out of prison for half a year now, but viewers will get a glimpse of the emotional family reunion when the seventh season premieres on Sunday, July 10 on Bravo. However, you don't have to wait that long to get a taste of what it was like in the Giudice home when Teresa returned. In the preview, Gia Giudice takes stock of the paparazzi outside her home as she tries to get sisters Audriana, Milania and Gabriella up and ready to greet Teresa. Can we please take a moment and 1. Celebrate the return of scene-stealer Miliania who apparently sleeps horizontal and outside of her covers and just needs five more minutes to wake up, and 2. Recognize that these girls are about to have their mom home for the first time in close to a year and that this is an incredibly real and tender moment for the reality TV family. Teresa's return home was orchestrated to avoid the paparazzi, so what's a 9-year-old to do? Egg them on of course. "I swear to god if you make your mother get a picture by paparazzi you're going to be in so much trouble," Gia tells Milania. As for the big reunion, you'll need to tune in on Sunday, July 10 at 8 p.m. on Bravo. (Eonline)
David Hasselhoff unsuccessfully tried to ban Pamela Anderson from his hit TV series "Baywatch." Producers Michael Berk and Douglas Schwartz told The Hollywood Reporter that the Hoff was against her casting. "David said, 'I don't want a girl that's been in Playboy," Berk said. "He said, 'Children watch this show.'" Schwartz added Hasselhoff also had bigger concerns. "She had these enormous breasts," he said, "and David thought he would be upstaged [with] everyone looking at her breasts. Which is what happened." (Page Six)
One of the most highly coveted gigs in television is still up for grabs. ET has learned that Kelly Ripa's Live! co-host will be announced before the new season starts in September, which could mean bad news for previous frontrunner Anderson Cooper. The CNN anchor is expected to play a heavy role in the news network's coverage of the 2016 presidential election in November, which could eliminate him from consideration. Last month, a source told ET that Cooper, 49, made it clear to executives that he would like to do both Live! and his nightly CNN show, Anderson Cooper 360, if offered the chance. The journalist has been eyed as a potential replacement for Michael Strahan on the long-running morning show almost immediately after Strahan first announced his exit in April. But ET has learned that a new name has joined the running to be Ripa's co-host -- actor Fred Savage. The former Wonder Years star is booked to co-host Live! three days in a row starting on July 13, and a source tells ET that the 39-year-old actor wants the gig. However, the source also notes that he's reluctant to relocate his wife, Jennifer, and their three young kids -- Oliver, Lily, and Auggie -- to New York City. Another big-name contender is Alec Baldwin, who co-hosted with Ripa last month. The 58-year-old actor definitely didn't shut down the rumors when he appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in May. (ET)
JoAnna Garcia Swisher Gives Birth to a Baby Girl: Find Out Her Name. A big congratulations are in order for JoAnna Garcia Swisher and her husband Nick Swisher! The couple just welcomed their second child into the world, a baby girl named Sailor Stevie. JoAnna took to Instagram to share the first photo of her little one with the world, resting on her chest all bundled up as daddy looks adoringly at her. "So excited to introduce you to our tiniest princess, Sailor Stevie," she captioned the sweet pic. "She has stolen our hearts and our family feels complete, Nick, Jo, & Big Sister Emme #SSS." This will be the third little Sailor to come into the world over the last year, joining both Bristol Palin's daughter as well as Kristin Cavallari's daughter (who spelled it Saylor). Meanwhile, the actress and her baseball hubby first announced news of the second child in February. JoAnna posted a collage of adorable snapshots featuring her oldest daughter, Emerson Jay Siwisher that said, "Nick, Emme, and I are so excited to finally share this news." The couple welcomed their first daughter back on May 21, 2013, and released a joint statement about their bundle of joy's arrival shortly afterward: "We are overjoyed, blessed and so full of love that our daughter Emme has finally arrived. She is healthy, beautiful and vibrant. It's the best feeling in the world." JoAnna and Nick have been married since December 2010, where the two wed in front of several famous friends, including Lance Bass and Reba McEntire in Palm Beach. (Eonline)
The Bachelor's Sean Lowe & Catherine Giudici Lowe Welcome a Baby Boy. The extended Bachelor family just got bigger. Season 17 stars Sean Lowe and wife Catherine Giudici Lowe, one of the rare couples who stayed together after meeting on the dating show franchise, have welcomed their first child together. She gave birth to a baby boy named Samuel Thomas. The happy couple revealed the news on Twitter Saturday night. "God is good! We had a healthy baby boy named Samuel Thomas," Sean shared to his followers. "Thank you everyone for your prayers and support!" Catherine added, "I'm in love with another boy, my son Samuel Thomas Lowe." The famous couple announced on Twitter Friday she was in labor. She used a classic Lion King quote. "He's coming. Or maybe she. But someone is coming," Sean wrote. "And mama has never looked more beautiful." Sean picked Catherine to won season 17 of the hit dating series in 2013 and the two wed the following year in a televised ceremony. The couple currently lives in Dallas, Texas. In December, Sean and Catherine appeared on season four of the WE tv reality show Marriage Bootcamp: Reality Stars. Days after the premiere, they revealed she is pregnant. Sean and Catherine celebrated their upcoming arrival at a baby shower in May. They have also posted a slew of photos documenting her pregnancy. Catherine told E! News at their baby shower they did not know the baby's sex but had "settled on a guy's name" and that they "think it's a boy." Sean also hinted as such in a June 16 Instagram post. He and Catherine are one of four couples who met on a show that is part of The Bachelor franchise and ended up marrying, joining the likes of The Bachelorette season one's Trista Rehn Sutter and Ryan Sutter, who share two children, and season seven's Ashley Hebert Rosenbaum and J.P. Rosenbaum, who share a son. Hebert revealed on Twitter in May she is pregnant with their second child. (Eonline)
Rihanna and Drake Are Dating Again: "He Still Loves Her and Never Stopped." Remember when Drake told Rihanna, "When you're ready, just say you're ready/ When all the baggage just ain't as heavy/ And the party's over, just don't forget me/ We'll change the pace and we'll just go slow"? Well, whether you do or don't, it seems like she definitely did, and perhaps now is the time that baggage ain't as heavy. Drizzy and RiRi have been at the top of couple speculation and fan-shipping for years now, with their musical collaboration only fueling the flame, and although they've taken a crack at the love game before, it never stuck -- until now? E! News has learned that the two stars are dating again, and that the feelings never faded on Drake's end. "He still loves her and never stopped. Rihanna is the one that's been not wanting to settle down in the past," the insider tells us. "They are having fun spending time with each other. Their music together got them close again." As you may recall, their most recent collaborations include "Too Good" off Drake's Views, and "Work" off of RiRi's Anti album. In fact, the OVO rapper made a surprise appearance during her concert in Manchester to perform the hard-to-understand-but-undoubtedly-catchy track, and the chemistry was undeniable. Drake couldn't leave the stage without gushing about the Barbados beauty, and one Twitter user caught the moment. "Shout out to the most beautiful, talented woman I've ever seen," he told the crowd. "She goes by the name of Rihanna...I'm gettin' my heart broken." The pair have also spent a lot of time together while in London. On Wednesday morning, they were photographed leaving Tape Nightclub as the sun was rising, and then headed to an after party following the concert that night. Listen, we know this information may hurt you. It's understandable. It's never easy to hear of someone you love being in love with someone else (even if that person doesn't know you exist), but let's put our emotions aside and root for their happiness, yes? No? OK. We tried. (Eonline)
Dancing With the Stars' Peta Murgatroyd Is "Chilling" 14 Weeks Into Her Pregnancy Journey. Peta Murgatroyd has already made dancing look easy. Now, the blond beauty is making pregnancy look like a piece of cake. While kicking off the Fourth of July weekend, the Dancing With the Stars pro headed outside to soak up some sun. In the process, she couldn't help but display her baby bump in a leopard-print bikini. "Chillin at almost 14 weeks," she wrote on Instagram while showing off her stunning engagement ring. Just a few days earlier, Peta and her fiance Maksim Chmerkovskiy made it Instagram official that they were expecting their first child together. In the announcement, Maksim was seen kissing his leading lady's belly as she glowed in front of the camera. "We couldn't be happier ? Baby Chmerkovskiy is coming," she wrote online. Maksim later posted a sonogram image with the caption, "Put your hand up if you're a #babyChmerkovskiy and you can't wait to drive your parents crazy! #cantwait #inlove #thatprofilethough." While much of their time is likely being dedicated to their upcoming family member, the couple recently opened up to E! News about their plans for a special wedding. As it turns out, the pair already has a date in July 2017 picked out to exchange vows. "It's a while away, so we've got our location, we've got our date set, and we haven't even started doing the guest list yet, but that can wait a little bit," Peta told us. "I can try on some dresses now. I think it's time to start doing all that and getting a wedding planner." Until then, savor the well-deserved R&R and enjoy the journey to motherhood! (Eonline)
Kevin McKidd From Grey's Anatomy & Wife Jane to Divorce. It's over for Kevin McKidd and his wife Jane. The two are set to divorce after almost 17 years of marriage, a rep for the 42-year-old Scottish-American actor says. Kevin, who plays Owen Hunt on Grey's Anatomy, and Jane share two children, son Joseph, 16, and daughter Iona, 14. "Kevin and Jane have jointly decided to end their marriage," the actor's rep said in a statement to E! News Saturday, speaking on behalf of the couple. "They look forward to continuing to co-parent their children, who have been their top priority, and will to continue to enjoy a close and caring relationship." Jane recently filed papers to end their marriage, just weeks before their 17th anniversary, and is acting for joint custody of their children and spousal support. The two split last October, the outlet said. Kevin, also known for playing Tommy in the 1996 movie Trainspotting, and his family live in Los Angeles. The actor was born in Scotland and became an American citizen last year. His wife and kids accompanied him at his swearing in ceremony in California. (Eonline)
Lisa Marie Presley Changes Divorce Filing to Legal Separation. Lisa Marie Presley decided to make a change when it comes to her divorce. E! News has learned that the 48-year-old has amended her divorce filing against Michael Lockwood to reflect a legal separation instead, according to court documents we've obtained. The star states June 13 as the legal date of separation and cites irreconcilable differences as the reason for their split. The change comes just two days after learning that Presley filed for divorce from her husband of 10 years. A rep for Elvis Presley's daughter previously told us that Lisa Marie wants full custody of their twin seven-year-old daughters. Lisa Marie is not asking for spousal or child support and "doesn't want any of his money." The pair also has a postnuptial agreement, which could make legal proceedings a bit simpler. The performer married Michael in 2006 and led a private life in her sprawling three-acre ranch in Hidden Hills, Louisiana, before moving to Britain. Over the years, the couple even collaborated together. The musically inclined pair joined forces when Michael performed as Presley's main guitarist during the 2012 Storm & Grace tour. (Eonline)
Keri Russell Reveals Her Baby's Name and Sex. Keri Russell made two revelations on NBC's Today Friday. The 40-year-old actress was promoting her new movie, Free State of Jones, when Matt Lauer took a moment to congratulate her on the recent arrival of Baby No. 2. "You just had a baby about a month and a half ago," he said. "Am I correct in reading, Ms. Russell, that you have not yet revealed the gender of the baby or the baby's name?" Keri laughed and replied, "I mean, I guess not. I mean, where do you reveal that?" "You could do it right now," Matt suggested. "We had a boy," said Keri, who added that his name is Sam. "That's great," Matt said. "How's he doing?" "He's so good," the actress gushed. "He's big and fat and nice." As for Matthew Rhys, her partner and co-star on FX's hit series The Americans? He's doing "so well," said Keri, who is also mom to son River, 9, and daughter, Willa, 4, from a previous marriage. Earlier in the interview, Keri discussed director Gary Ross' Free State of Jones. "It's based on a true, incredible story. It's just this epic, historic film," she said. "I think Matthew McConaughey is great in it." McConaughey plays a Mississippi farmer who leads an uprising against the Confederacy. "He's an epic character, and he's not just an altruistic, good guy. He has a lot of flaws and grit," Keri added. "And he's a rebel rouser, in a way, too...He stood up for incredible injustices in a time where it was almost impossible to do so. So, he's an incredible figure." (Eonline)
Lady Gaga "Finally" Gets Her Driver's License at Age 30. Attention drivers: Mother Monster is behind the wheel! By herself, that is. Potentially. Lady Gaga, 30, revealed Friday in an Instagram post that she had obtained her driver's license. The singer shared a photo of her behind the wheel of what appears to be a used Ford F-150 SVT Lightning pickup truck, with a female friend in the passenger's seat, situated alongside a dry, grassy and rocky hill. Lady Gaga sported denim overalls over a black crop and wore a black trucker hat backwards. "Thelma and Puhleaaaze (And yes I FINALLY got my license after years of driving w an adult present and a learners permit)," she wrote. "I'M FREE...Rollin w the homies." In 2011, Lady Gaga had said on Elvis Duran's Z100 radio show that she was given a car as a gift, but had no license and doesn't drive. A year later, she was photographed in Beverly Hills, behind the wheel of a wheel of a new silver Audi R8 GT, along with a friend. The singer ranted online about the paparazzi following her during a driving lesson. "Maybe while I'm learning to drive you don't need to sneak up on me and stick your GIANT camera IN A MOVING VEHICLE," she tweeted. Lady Gaga has been photographed driving other cars over the past few months. This past March, she posted on her Instagram page a photo of herself behind the wheel of a black Chevrolet El Camino. "Some things never go out of style," she wrote. (Eonline)
Louis Tomlinson Calls for Privacy for Baby Freddie Amid Custody Battle. Louis Tomlinson is calling for privacy for his five-month-old son Freddie Reign, saying the increased paparazzi attention on the boy spurs "potential security issues" and also takes place during his visitation time with him, as he begins a custody battle with his ex and the child's mother. Tomlinson's rep says in a statement posted by multiple outlets, including People, that the pop star feels media attention has greatly inhibited Freddie's right to have "a normal, private and protected childhood." Photographers have photographed his son during his visitation time with him and at the boy's doctor's appointments, the rep says. Since Freddie was born, paparazzi have photographed Tomlinson with the boy nearly a dozen times while the two were out and about in Los Angeles. His ex and the child's mother, Briana Jungwirth, has also been snapped with Freddie in public, but not as often. "The persistent and increasing levels of paparazzi and media intrusions into Freddie's life of late are not only posing potential security issues but are also crucially invading the privacy to which Freddie is undoubtedly entitled as a child," the statement says. "The levels of paparazzi attention on Freddie are intolerable and completely unjustifiable." "Louis appreciates, respects and values his relationship with the media and we hope he and his son are afforded the same respect on this matter," the statement adds. The 24-year-old British One Direction singer had several days ago filed for joint physical and legal custody of Freddie. Jungwirth, a Los Angeles stylist who dated the singer briefly last year, has not commented publicly on his custody bid. (Eonline)
Film Critic Questions Renee Zellweger's Face and the Internet Is Not Happy. Renee Zellweger's looks are once again being called into question. However, this time, the questions are coming from a professional film critic. After a multi-year hiatus from Hollywood, the Oscar winner returned to the spotlight, only to become the trending subject of a national conversation after she resurfaced on a red carpet in fall of 2014. The Internet clamored over the star's looks and spent days theorizing about whether or not she had undergone plastic surgery. The actress' answer? Her appearance was the result of a peaceful, normal life. "I'm glad folks think I look different! I'm living a different, happy, more fulfilling life, and I'm thrilled that perhaps it shows," she told People at the time. "People don't know me in my 40s...Perhaps I look different. Who doesn't as they get older?!" Two years later, on the heels of a new trailer release for the third installment of the Bridget Jones franchise, the actress' appearance has reignited a new question aimed at women's looks and whether physical changes hinder the ability to properly perform an existing role. "Watching the trailer, I didn't stare at the actress and think: She doesn't look like Renee Zellweger. I thought: She doesn't look like Bridget Jones!" Owen Gleiberman, chief film critic of Variety, wrote. "Celebrities, like anyone else, have the right to look however they want, but the characters they play become part of us. I suddenly felt like something had been taken away." As could have been anticipated, the Internet once again ignited over the new comments, slamming back at Gleiberman for calling attention to an actress' looks. Many perceived the column as sexist and unequally critical of aging among women. "Just out [of] curiosity, have you ever written a full column on men's looks? Your piece on Renee is two degrees past bizarre," one Twitter user chimed in. "Can everyone please stop talking about Renee Zellweger's face? Thanks," another user wrote. This is the exact kind of attention Zellweger fled from when she was at the peak of her profession. "I found anonymity, so I could have exchanges with people on a human level and be seen and heard, not be defined by this image that precedes me when I walk into a room," she told British Vogue. "You cannot be a good storyteller if you don't have life experiences, and you can't relate to people." Here's hoping more people will be able to relate to her and enjoy her work regardless of how she looks. (Eonline)
Eat, Pray, Love Author Elizabeth Gilbert Announces Divorce From Jose Nunes. After almost a decade of marriage, Eat, Pray, Love author Elizabeth Gilbert has announced that she and husband Jose Nunes are splitting. The award-winning writer took to Facebook to pen a lengthy note to her fans about the decision to part ways, as well as to share a poem that has helped her through this trying time. "Because I have shared details of my private life with you all so intimately over the years, I feel the need to share with you this recent change in my personal life," she began by writing. "I am separating from the man whom many of you know as "Felipe" -- the man whom I fell I love with at the end of the EAT PRAY LOVE journey. He has been my dear companion for over 12 years, and they have been wonderful years. Our split is very amicable. Our reasons are very personal." Elizabeth continued, "At this time of transition, I hope you will respect our privacy. In my heart, I know that you will do so, because I trust that you understand how this is a story that I am living -- not a story that I am telling. I thank you for your love, and for your kindness, and for your continued blessings. Hold us in your thoughts. And I hope you will understand and forgive me if I am a bit absent from social media during this sensitive moment. Lastly, I wanted to share this poem, written by the poet-of-my-heart Jack Gilbert. This poem has been helping to carry me through this experience. Perhaps it will help some of you, also." The poem, titled "Failing and Flying," features one line that reads, "Anything worth doing is worth doing badly." Eat, Pray, Love became a star-studded film in 2010, with Julia Roberts starring as Elizabeth and Javier Bardem playing Felipe. (Eonline)
Lamar Odom's ''Marriage Ain't Easy'' Advice for Rob Kardashian Doesn't Go Over Well With Khloe: ''Your Marriage Wasn't Easy?!'' Lamar Odom has some advice for Rob Kardashian! In this sneak peek from next Sunday's brand new Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Lamar and ex-wife Khloe Kardashian discuss Rob's engagement to fiancee Blac Chyna. "Is Robert Kardashian getting married?" Lamar asks Khloe. "I don't know, he says he's getting married," Khloe says. "I just hope he's focused," Lamar adds. "Marriage ain't easy." Let's just say Khloe isn't too thrilled when he insinuates their marriage wasn't easy. (Eonline)
Sorry, not sorry? Nick Young finally broke his silence on his ex-Iggy's claims that his infidelity was the reason for their breakup -- but the NBA player didn't exactly apologize. "If you perfect then be perfect I live in a world where ppl f--k up learn from it and move on ... " he wrote on Twitter on Friday, July 1. "That's life ... hate me or love me I'm still going to love life man." Young, 31, later posted a video to Instagram of himself singing along to Drake's "Feel No Way," which includes the lyrics, "I had to let go of us to show myself what I could do and that just didn't sit right with you ... Now you're talking down on my name, on purpose." The athlete's comments come amid a series of tweets that Azalea, 26, offered up on Thursday, June 30, to explain why the couple ultimately called of their relationship and their engagement. "This is just like a second shot to the chest. And I feel like I don't even know who the hell it is I've been loving all this time," she continued. "People in this world really are f--ked up." Earlier in the day, rumors surfaced that Young may have gotten his ex-girlfriend Keonna Green pregnant again. The pair already share a son, 4-year-old Nick Jr. Azalea and Young's relationship has been tested with allegations of cheating before. In March, the pair made headlines after footage surfaced of Young allegedly admitting to cheating on Azalea with several women. "You was 30, she was 19? What about Amber Rose, you ain't never tried?" his Lakers teammate D'Angelo Russell is heard asking Young. (Russell later revealed that he had taped the conversation.) In response, Young said, "No, she knows my girl." The pair stayed together amid the scandal and confirmed that they were still set to be wed. But on Sunday, June 19, Azalea revealed that they were off for good. "Unfortunately although I love Nick and have tried and tried to rebuild my trust in him -- it's become apparent in the last few weeks I am unable to," Azalea tweeted on June 19. "I genuinely wish Nick the best. It's never easy to part ways with the person you planned your entire future with, but futures can be rewritten and as of today mine is a blank page. (US Weekly)
Thandie Newton has been drawn throughout her career to tough roles that explore race relations and violence against women, a determination she recently revealed may stem from an incident that occurred early in her career. In a new interview with W magazine, Newton shared a story of a filmmaker who she says sexually harassed her during an audition. "A director, on a callback, had a camera shooting up my skirt and asked me to touch my t--s and think about the guy making love to me in the scene," she said. "I thought, 'Ok, this is a little weird,' but there was a female casting director in the room and I'd done weird stuff before so I did it." Newton did not name the director or hint and what film she was working on at the time. That wasn't the end of the abuse, however. The Crash actress, 43, recalled how years later, at a film festival, a producer drunkenly approached her and said he'd seen her recently. "And he lurched away looking really shocked that he'd said that," Newton said. She said her husband asked the producer to explain his comments and found out "that the director was showing that audition tape to his friends after poker games at his house. And they would all get off on it," the English actress said. Newton revealed that, though harrowing, the incident taught her several valuable lessons. "I was so, so naive when I started out and I realize now that we have to prepare our kids- I've got two beautiful daughters, one is 16, one is 11," she said. Newton added: "But one person will read this and it will stop them getting sexually abused by a director. That's the person I'm interested in." (People)
Danielle Brooks has two SAG awards under her belt and a role in one of the biggest breakout TV hits in recent years-so she's not exactly new to flying first class. The Orange is the New Black star, 26, shared a now-deleted tweet to express her frustration over an airport gate attendant acting surprised that she was seated at the front of the plane. "I hate when gate attendants look at me like I've never flown first class and say "You're in first class, lucky you!" really tho," the 26-year-old actress, who stars as Taystee Jefferson on OITNB, wrote. And while some took the time to criticize Brooks, others came to her defense about assumptions and racism Brooks may have experienced during those encounters. Her other tweets and Instagrams suggest that one of these encounters may have taken place when she was on her way to Los Angeles for an interview with Jimmy Kimmel. But after Ebony magazine tweeted out their support, Brooks replied to quell the Twitter battle. "Lol this thing blew wayyy out of proportion! Lol," Brooks wrote. (People)
"Love & Hip Hop Atlanta" star Sas was shot in the back of the head Sunday ... but shockingly he's ok. We're told Sas was hosting a party at a Scottsdale, AZ mansion, but cops came and broke it up because there were too many people. One source tells us Sas got in the back seat of a car and as it drove away shots rang out. A bullet struck him in the back of the head, but doctors say it was supreme luck that the bullet did not do permanent damage. Sas attributes the outcome to a thick skull. (TMZ)
THE OTHER STUFF . . .
Olivia Culpo Believes Basic Education Is a Fundamental Right: "I'm Shocked By the Degree of Illiteracy There Is In the World." Olivia Culpo has a long history of giving back to the community both nationally and abroad having worked with Many Hopes Foundation, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, and most recently has been announced as an ambassador of Pencils of Promise. Pencils of Promise was founded in 2008 with hopes of increasing access to education in the developing world. Initially breaking ground in Ghana in 2012, just a few years later the organization has completed 64 school builds with another 35 in progress. "As soon as I saw firsthand what they were doing and heard their mission I wanted to get more involved" the former beauty queen told E! News in an exclusive interview, "I was in Guatemala at a school ground breaking ceremony at the PoP team surprised me and asked me to be an ambassador. I jumped up and down." "I love working with children and I understand how important education is to reach your true potential. I am shocked by the degree of illiteracy there is in the world. I believe basic education is fundamental right. Everyone deserves that right. PoP is helping people help themselves and that really speaks to me" the brunette model continued. Justin Bieber was also named an ambassador of the organization and has been donating $1 for every ticket sold during his 2010 My World tour, 2012 Believe tour, and his current Purpose tour to PoP, "I'm excited we're able to educate more kids in Ghana because of the Purpose Tour, this is amazing" Bieber said whilst surprised with the honor after his sold-out show at the Barclays Center in May. With the efforts of both Justin and Olivia they are helping to change millions of lives who otherwise would lack basic reading or writing skills. (Eonline)
Johnny Depp Has "SLIM" Tattoo Changed to "SCUM" Amid Amber Heard Divorce. Johnny Depp appears to have pulled a "Wino Forever"...twice. The 53-year-old actor recently debuted a new knuckle tattoo that reads "SCUM" in place of previous ink that read "SLIM." Many fans believe the latter was a reference for Amber Heard, who filed for divorce from Depp in May. He has also had a bicep tattoo of a pin-up model resembling Heard, which he sported as recently as last month, blackened out. The actor, who has many tattoos, has not commented. Heard, 30, is his second wife. He has dated several actresses over the years, including French performer Vanessa Paradis , with whom he has two children. More than 25 years ago, he was engaged for a while to his Edward Scissorhands co-star Winona Ryder. During their time together, he had the words "Winona Forever" tattooed on his bicep. After they broke up in 1992, he had the ink changed to read "Wino Forever." After Heard filed for divorce, she also obtained a temporary restraining order against Depp, alleging he committed domestic violence. Depp's lawyer said the actress "is attempting to secure a premature financial resolution by alleging abuse." Both cases are pending. Ryder recently spoke about Depp's treatment of her while they were in a relationship. "He was never, never that way towards me. Never abusive at all towards me," she told TIME. "I only know him as a really good, loving, caring guy who is very, very protective of the people that he loves. It's hard because I feel like. That's my experience. And it's been a very long time." Meanwhile, Depp is concentrating on his side music career. He recently returned to the stage with his, Alice Cooper and Joe Perry's supergroup, the Hollywood Vampires. The band performed in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Friday night to begin a U.S. tour after a short hiatus, which had followed shows in Europe. Depp had also visited a famous Los Angeles comedy club last weekend, where he surprised the audience with an onstage appearance. (Eonline)
Taylor Swift turned sleepy Rhode Island into Hollywood East Sunday, with a blowout 4th beach party. Swift and BF Tom Hiddleston were all over each other, soaking up sun, along with pals Cara Delevinge, Karlie Kloss, Ruby Rose, Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and Gigi Hadid. Everyone traveled to Taylor's pad for the shindig. Rhode Island ... the new Ibiza? (TMZ)
Dina Lohan has been struck down by a mysterious illness that means she'll have to skip her daughter Lindsay's 30th birthday bash. The 53-year-old has been hospitalized since last Friday because of severe stomach pains and with no sign of improvement, according to TMZ. Despite a string of tests -- including several MRIs and CAT scans -- doctors have no idea what's wrong, and to make matters worse the discomfort has now spread to her back and neck. Despite the mystery surrounding her condition, sources close to Dina told the website that she's in "decent spirits," although she's disappointed she'll have to miss the chance to fete her daughter in Greece on Saturday. (Page Six)
"Selfie Elbow" Is Now a Real Medical Condition and You Might Have It. It seems like the world is just one big hot millennial mess these days but we secretly love it. To add to our list of #firstworldproblems, "Selfie Elbow" is a real thing now, guys. Yes, an actual medical condition brought on by constant selfie taking. Recently, Today's Hoda Kotb told Elle.com she visited an orthopedist for pain in her elbow. When her Doc asked if she was engaging in sports like tennis or ping-pong, Kotb said no, but did mention she had been taking selfies. Mystery solved. It looks like SE is here to stay. How can you tell if you have it? Just like Hoda, if you're an avid selfie taker and tend to experience pain in your primary pic-snapping elbow, you might have this modern medical condition that shows no sign of stopping. To be honest, who are we to judge? Thankfully, there's an easy fix that doesn't involve putting your phone down for good. Suggestions include switching arms, pre-selfie stretching (not a bad idea) or a selfie stick. It may sound silly, but if it protects you from injury, why not try it? Or maybe, just maybe, we just need to cool it with the cameras for a minute. Perhaps going outside and remembering what real life feels like could work just as well. Just a thought. (Eonline)
Tom Hanks has a tough decision on his hands ... take his wife to the premiere of "Sully" or bring one of the real-life passengers who wants to walk the red carpet with the star. Michelle Winegar was in seat 24D on US Airways flight 1549 when Sully Sullenberger miraculously landed the jet in the Hudson. She desperately wants to go to the premiere ... hoping a public plea to the actor will help her score a +1. Michelle says it was difficult seeing the trailer, but she thinks watching the movie will be therapeutic. Michelle also has a new flying routine these days ... a trip to the airport bar. (TMZ)
Michael Jackson's ex-wife has breast cancer, and their estranged daughter doesn't even know. We've learned Debbie Rowe was diagnosed recently and will undergo surgery in the next week, but her daughter, 18-year-old Paris Jackson, has no idea because she broke all contact with her mom more than a year ago. Rowe has all but given up on salvaging the relationship. After Michael died, Debbie and Paris got extremely close, to the point it created friction with the rest of the family. When Paris began dealing with her own problems, the relationship fell apart. Rowe believes the family influenced their daughter and drove a wedge. Either way, we're told Debbie is sad, but is not counting on any emotional support from her daughter. (TMZ)
Music
Kenny Chesney's concert in Pittsburgh on Saturday, July 2, resulted in dozens of hospitalizations and five arrests, according to reports. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that 57 emergency medical transports were requested on Saturday night and 25 people were hospitalized for intoxication and alcohol-related injuries. City public safety spokeswoman Sonya Toler told the news outlet that five people were arrested on charges including trespassing, ticket robbery, simple assault and public intoxication. There were also several fights at the arena, one of which resulted in a police officer injuring his hand. In the hours leading up to Chesney's performance, police also cited 36 people for underage drinking around the Heinz Field stadium and charged three people with drug offenses. After the concert ended, there was a "reeking, hulking mass of garbage left over" and people "covered their noses with their shirts to escape the stench" from overflowing portable toilets, according to the Post-Gazette. TribLive reports that crews worked through the night to remove 48 tons of garbage left by an estimated 15,000 tailgaters in the arena's parking lots. Despite the night's events, Pittsburgh Chief Operations Officer Guy Costa said during a press conference on Sunday, July 3, that the city was "very pleased" with the police department's response. This wasn't the first time that the Pittsburgh stop of the 48-year-old country singer's tour made national headlines. In 2013, his show at the city's PNC Park resulted in more than 70 arrests, several brawls and over 30 tons of trash left in and around the venue, according to Rolling Stone. (US Weekly)
Fergie's "M.I.L.F. $" Is Your New Summer Anthem. At long last, Fergie released her new song "M.I.L.F. $" Friday, hours after the track leaked online. It's the first single from her second solo album, due out later this year. Double Dutchess has been a decade in the making, and fans have been waiting patiently. Her debut solo album, The Dutchess, was released in 2006 and sold over 8 million copies worldwide. It featured the hits "London Bridge," "Fergalicious," "Glamorous," "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Clumsy" and "Finally." "You got that, you got that, you got that milk money / I got that, I got that, I got that MILF money," Fergie, 41, sings in her latest effort. "I got that MILF money / I got that MILF money." Fergie hasn't been absent from the music scene since The Dutchess was released. She toured with the Black Eyed Peas in support of 2009's The E.N.D. and 2010's The Beginning, and she contributed new music to the Sex and the City and Great Gatsby soundtracks. In 2014, Fergie released what was meant to be her comeback single, "L.A. Love (La La)." She returned to the recording studio, and just a few weeks ago, Fergie teased a new song, "Hungry," on Instagram. The pop star recently performed at the Pride Parade in New York City, though Fergie didn't sing "M.I.L.F. $" or "Hungry" at the time. "The LGBT community has been an ally to me through the years. Since I have been in the entertainment field since I was a child, I have been so supported and have had so many friends who have showed me such compassion and have been there for me," she told Next Magazine. "It has been amazing." "Through good choices and bad choices, ups and downs in my life, I have had so many friends that have changed my life," she added. "Taught me about confidence. Taught me how to love myself when I wasn't loving myself. Taught me how to love myself imperfections and all, bad choices and all. That's the biggest gift that the LGBT community has given to me." "The support for my career of course has been an amazing and a wonderful thing that I am so grateful for," she said. "But more importantly, the support just as individual friends. Before I could ever afford to have a therapist, so many therapy sessions, so many tears, so many moments of clarity of self-acceptance that have happened in my life. (Eonline)
Justin Bieber Fell Again During His Concert (But Ended Up Turning It Into a Motivational Moment). Justin Bieber is too clumsy for his own good. The singer, who has had more spills in the last week than we'd like to admit, had another unfortunate moment during his Jacksonville, Fla., concert while performing his hit single, "Sorry." No, it wasn't a trap door that took Biebs down this time. For that particular performance, the floor ended up getting extremely wet (caution zone!), and instead of being extra careful on the slippery floor, Bieber decided to have a little fun and splashed around with his dancers -- but one kick made him land his bum. It was literally like a cartoon. Bieber kicked and BOOM! He's on the floor. Of course, fans caught the spill on camera, and it made its way to Twitter. Don't worry, he's OK. In fact, Bieber managed to turn the embarrassing spill into a motivational moment. The singer got back up and told the crowd, "Life's about taking falls and life's about getting back up!" Touche, Biebs. Touche. (Eonline)
Movies
Tyrese Gibson Is Guilty of Flirting With Charlize Theron After Getting Her Number on Fast & Furious 8 Set. Don't underestimate the power of a new Fast & Furious team member. As anticipation grows for the franchise's eighth movie, Tyrese Gibson is giving fans a tease of what they can expect with some new faces joining the crew. If you're wondering about Charlize Theron's role in the movie, let's just say she's leaving quite the positive impression. "I can tell you Charlize really came into this thing and set the tone for all of us. I often like to think of us as a franchise team and you get a new player to come in and they're killing it and we like, we got to step," he told E! News exclusively at McDonald's Bounce Brunch inside the Essence Festival. "Charlize really elevated us on an inspiration level." He continued, "The overall scope of the movie is much bigger and more significant than it's ever been. We're really proud of it." When cameras weren't rolling, the totally single Tyrese was able to bond with Charlize over parenting. In fact, phone numbers may have been exchanged for a future kids play date. "I got Charlize's cell phone number. I was flirting with her a little bit," he admitted to E! News. "I got the cell phone number. We're trying to get the kids together, have a little fun... She's sweet." While the flirting is all in good fun, E! News couldn't help but ask what Tyrese looks for in a leading lady. Something tells us Charlize would fit many of these requirements. "I love a sweet woman with a lot of confidence," he shared. "I love a woman that can walk in a room and everyone notices. I love it. Education, smart, spiritual, I could be here for another 45 minutes if you want." Relationships aside, Tyrese remains focused on making a new album while also delivering on the big screen in the latest Fast movie. And as the cast and crew continue perfecting scenes and moments, the actor assures fans that the late Paul Walker remains on their minds. "We moving at this point on behalf of [Paul]. I've said it a million times, Paul was never a selfish person so he would have never said if anything ever happened to me or any of us individually, the movies should stop," he explained before the film's tentative release date of April 14, 2017. "It's always been a collective energy, collective family oriented vibe. So we're moving at this point on behalf of his family as well as him and that's our inspiration." He added, "This is going to be the heaviest story line that we've ever had in the history of the franchise." (Eonline)
Daniel Radcliffe Plays Dead on the Red Carpet for Swiss Army Man. We all had pressing follow-up questions when Daniel Radcliffe announced his role as a flatulent corpse in Swiss Army Man. To clarify -- we recognize the desire for more context here -- Radcliffe stars as a dead man with the all-too-common issue of excessive farting. Some things in life are better explained with visuals, so on the Moscow International Film Festival red carpet, Radcliffe provided a demonstration when he dropped down to the red carpet and lay there, motionless, much to the surprise of fans and photographers. No word on whether Radcliffe attempted to recreate his character's signature gaseousness, but we're pretty sure he just let everyone use their imaginations for that. Swiss Army Man opened worldwide on July 1. (Eonline)
TV
Gilmore Girls Revival Will Give This Fan-Fave Character Some Much-Needed Attention. When the highly-anticipated Gilmore Girls revival finally makes its debut on Netflix later this year, prepare to learn a whole lot more about one of the series' more enigmatic characters. Yanic Truesdale, who plays the Dragonfly Inn's snooty French concierge Michel, has revealed that Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life will take fans into the personal life of the quippy character. In all seven seasons of the original series, we never really knew much about Michel aside from his time at work -- and Truesdale relished the opportunity. "We kind of haven't seen Michel outside of work, really," Truesdale told Us Weekly. "I think very rarely he was outside of the inn. And we didn't know much about his personal life. So this time is different. We know much more." "That is nice for me as an actor because it gives me a backstory," he continued. "But it gives me meat for the character because he, you know, I definitely have an arc and stuff going on in my personal life that affect the character. So the fans can expect to discover more about Michel." Might this backstory involve a love life? Naturally, Truesdale played coy when asked. "That I can't answer," he said.. "But you will definitely find out more about him." As Truesdale admitted to E! News back in April, the trip back to Stars Hollow and the Dragonfly Inn sets after nearly 10 years away (the original series ran on the WB/CW from 200-2007) was an odd one, but, ultimately, a satisfying one. "There's a very strange feeling to it. It's like going back to a house that you grew up in," he said. "It's exciting because you have another shot that's something that was very meaningful and had impacted a lot of people. It's exciting to have something new to give to the fans!" Much of the plot of Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life has been kept under wraps (though you can get a refresher on all there is to know here), but we do know that the revival consists of four 90-minute movies and aside from stars Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel, nearly everyone from the sprawling cast has returned. Yes, even Melissa McCarthy. Are you excited to learn more about Michel? Got any theories about his home life? Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life is due to hit Netflix later in 2016. (Eonline)
The Real Housewives of New Jersey Prepares For Teresa Giudice's Homecoming With...Sassy Milania. Teresa Giudice's homecoming to Bravo and The Real Housewives of New Jersey is nigh. The reality star has been out of prison for half a year now, but viewers will get a glimpse of the emotional family reunion when the seventh season premieres on Sunday, July 10 on Bravo. However, you don't have to wait that long to get a taste of what it was like in the Giudice home when Teresa returned. In the preview, Gia Giudice takes stock of the paparazzi outside her home as she tries to get sisters Audriana, Milania and Gabriella up and ready to greet Teresa. Can we please take a moment and 1. Celebrate the return of scene-stealer Miliania who apparently sleeps horizontal and outside of her covers and just needs five more minutes to wake up, and 2. Recognize that these girls are about to have their mom home for the first time in close to a year and that this is an incredibly real and tender moment for the reality TV family. Teresa's return home was orchestrated to avoid the paparazzi, so what's a 9-year-old to do? Egg them on of course. "I swear to god if you make your mother get a picture by paparazzi you're going to be in so much trouble," Gia tells Milania. As for the big reunion, you'll need to tune in on Sunday, July 10 at 8 p.m. on Bravo. (Eonline)
David Hasselhoff unsuccessfully tried to ban Pamela Anderson from his hit TV series "Baywatch." Producers Michael Berk and Douglas Schwartz told The Hollywood Reporter that the Hoff was against her casting. "David said, 'I don't want a girl that's been in Playboy," Berk said. "He said, 'Children watch this show.'" Schwartz added Hasselhoff also had bigger concerns. "She had these enormous breasts," he said, "and David thought he would be upstaged [with] everyone looking at her breasts. Which is what happened." (Page Six)
One of the most highly coveted gigs in television is still up for grabs. ET has learned that Kelly Ripa's Live! co-host will be announced before the new season starts in September, which could mean bad news for previous frontrunner Anderson Cooper. The CNN anchor is expected to play a heavy role in the news network's coverage of the 2016 presidential election in November, which could eliminate him from consideration. Last month, a source told ET that Cooper, 49, made it clear to executives that he would like to do both Live! and his nightly CNN show, Anderson Cooper 360, if offered the chance. The journalist has been eyed as a potential replacement for Michael Strahan on the long-running morning show almost immediately after Strahan first announced his exit in April. But ET has learned that a new name has joined the running to be Ripa's co-host -- actor Fred Savage. The former Wonder Years star is booked to co-host Live! three days in a row starting on July 13, and a source tells ET that the 39-year-old actor wants the gig. However, the source also notes that he's reluctant to relocate his wife, Jennifer, and their three young kids -- Oliver, Lily, and Auggie -- to New York City. Another big-name contender is Alec Baldwin, who co-hosted with Ripa last month. The 58-year-old actor definitely didn't shut down the rumors when he appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in May. (ET)
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