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Alexa and Carlos PenaVega Reveal the Sex and Unique Name of Their Upcoming Baby. Bring out the blue because one Hollywood couple is about to welcome a baby boy. Alexa PenaVega and Carlos PenaVega had big news to share on Instagram this weekend. Instead of just posting a sonogram picture of their upcoming arrival, the pair decided to share some personal details about the child. Who's ready to learn the name and sex of this baby? "Ocean King PenaVega," Alexa captioned on Instagram. "We can't wait to meet this little Blessing. #BabyPenaVega #LilMan" Carlos added, "OCEAN KING PENAVEGA #babypenavega #daddyslittleboy." The exciting announcement comes just two months after the couple announced they were expanding their family. Ever since then, the pair has been documenting their journey to parenthood on social media. Just last week, the Big Time Rush member and his wife kicked off a relaxing babymoon vacation on Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas cruise. When not soaking up the sun or enjoying tasty food, the couple couldn't help but think about their upcoming arrival. "We can't get enough of the ocean!!! Can't wait for all the adorable mini bathing suits we get to pack next year!!! #PenaVegaCruise," Alexa shared on Instagram. Carlos added, "Please tell me this counts as the #babysfirstcruise !?!?! hahah #babypenavega is going to be just like their daddy and mommy :) gotta love the ocean!!" And at 25 weeks along into her pregnancy journey, Alexa has constantly been reminded of the love she has from her husband. "This is @vegaalexa birthday cruise. Last week being 27," Carlos shared from the ocean. "Freaking LOVE you !!!!!! Enjoy it my angel!!!" (Eonline)

It's back on! Well the ring is at least. Lindsay Lohan has posted a photo of herself wearing her Emerald engagement bling, just one month after pressing pause on her romance with fiance Egor Tarabasov. The Mean Girls alum shared a selfie on her Instagram page on Monday August 22 where she showed off the dazzler she'd previously removed. But it still doesn't look like she'll be walking down the aisle anytime soon, since she was wearing it on her other hand. Lohan's ring finger was still sporting the diamond she was seen buying on the European vacation she's enjoying following the bizarre, and very public breakdown of her relationship. Last month the 30-year-old accused the Russian business heir, 23, of cheating on her and even hinted she might be pregnant. Her rage began on Saturday July 23 when she went on a rant against her fiance posting a series of messages suggesting he had been sleeping with a prostitute. At one point during that weekend, police were called to their London apartment because they had a furious fight. However despite sharing photos of him with his face scribbled over, and revealing to the world the name of the woman she thought he was sleeping with, she then asked for privacy. "I would appreciate if these speculations regarding my personal life would respectfully come to a halt," Lohan captioned a photo of a heart-shaped cloud. "Unfortunately, a private matter has become more public than I can control and I would be extremely grateful if my fiance and myself could discuss our personal matters on our own." "There are more important things going on in the world than our relationship," she continued. "Please leave us be to solve our personal matters." Her best friend Hofit Golan revealed to Us Weekly that her pal was taking a "pause" in her relationship. Tarabasov has been noticeably absent from her Instagram page ever since, but perhaps they've press play again. Us exclusively confirmed in April that they were engaged after eight-months of dating. (US Weekly)

Bella Crusie, daughter of Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise, married her IT consultant husband Max Parker late last year, in a wedding that neither parents attended. But now, Nicole has reunited with her estranged daughter and son-in-law for the first time in an emotional London meet-up... Nicole Kidman has reportedly had a strained relationship with her adopted daughter, Bella, since her breakup from Tom Cruise when she followed him into Scientology. But it appears they're ready to put their rumored differences aside. It's been reported that the pair were reunited in London recently, with Bella introducing her mum to her new husband for the first time. A source told Woman's Day: "It was a very emotional moment for all of them, especially Nicole." They continued: "It didn't take long for her to burst into tears, and Bella soon followed." (British Glamour)

Eddie Murphy Doesn't Like Newspapers, E-mails or Drugs (and Other Things We Learned). Eddie Murphy doesn't give many interviews. But, with the indie drama Mr. Church generating early Oscar buzz, he made an exception. Murphy is the latest guest on The Hollywood Reporter's "Awards Chatter" podcast, in which he discusses everything from his former stand-up comedy career to his sobriety. (Eonline)

Speedo USA Drops Ryan Lochte's Sponsorship Amid Rio Scandal. Ryan Lochte is down a sponsor. Speedo USA announced Monday that it is no longer backing the swimmer, a 12-time Olympic medalist. The decision came after Lochte apologized on NBC's Today for his "immature behavior" in Rio two weekends ago. "Speedo USA will donate a $50,000 portion of Lochte's fee to Save The Children, a global charity partner of Speedo USA's parent company, for children in Brazil," the company told E! News in a statement, adding, "While we have enjoyed a winning relationship with Ryan for over a decade and he has been an important member of the Speedo team, we cannot condone behavior that is counter to the values this brand has long stood for." "We appreciate his many achievements," Speedo USA continued, "and hope he moves forward and learns from this experience." Lochte then issued a statement of his own, telling E! News, "I respect Speedo's decision and am grateful for the opportunities that our partnership has afforded me over the years. I am proud of the accomplishments that we have achieved together." The swimmer's sponsorships were worth a reported $1 million annually, according to ESPN. Lochte needs those sponsorships in order to fund his training for the 2020 Games in Tokyo. According to his website, his other sponsors include Airweave, Marriott and Ralph Lauren. Red flags were raised after Lochte's name and image were recently removed from Olympic endorser page on Ralph Lauren's website; E! News reached out to the company for comment. Lochte is working with crisis manager Matthew Hiltzik to repair his public image (and salvage his other deals), but is it too little, too late? According to Jonathan Bernstein, president of Bernstein Crisis Management and author of Manager's Guide to Crisis Management, "Behavior like this makes sponsors, or potential sponsors, seriously question their relationship with any athlete." But it's not necessarily over for Lochte. "You look at other athletes who have done, certainly in their case more embarrassing things, like Lance Armstrong or Tiger Woods, and they paid the price in sponsorships. Lochte has somewhat of a reputation for acting up already, so there's a crisis risk inherent always in sponsoring a celebrity or a celebrity athlete." After interviews with Today and People, what else can Lochte do? "How he deals with this is going to be more important than the effect of the incident himself," Bernstein tells E! News. "If he deals with it humbly, and honestly from this point on, it'll be a dramatic difference than if he continues to be in denial. The public, particularly the American public, is quite quick to forgive when there appears to be true humility and transparency after a mistake has been made." The Rio incident shouldn't jeopardize his career in the long run, Bernstein added. "There are certain standards of behavior insisted upon certainly by Olympic committees of any country, and I'm sure the American Olympic committee would certainly warn him," he said. "A higher standard of behavior is expected, that goes along with that type of celebrity in sports. I am sure that even their contracts with the Olympic committee calls for a high standards of behavior. I know they get lectures about representing their country before they go to an Olympic event." In his Today interview with Matt Lauer, Lochte admitted to being "intoxicated" when he allegedly urinated behind a gas station and vandalized its bathroom after a night of partying. Calling his behavior that night "immature" and "childish," he said, "I take full responsibility for everything." Lochte had previously told Lauer that he and the three other swimmers involved -- Gunnar Bentz, Jack Conger and Jimmy Feigen -- were "victims," but the Rio police referred to them as "vandals." Asked how he felt about that, Lochte stumbled over his words. "It's how you want to, how you want to...make it look like. Whether you call it a robbery, whether you call it extortion. Or us paying just for the damages," the swimmer said. "Like, we don't know. All we know is that there was a gun pointed in our direction and we were demanded to give money." Lochte first apologized via social media Friday, where he owned up to his "role in taking the focus away from the many athletes fulfilling their dreams of participating in the Olympics." (Eonline)

Bette Midler Kindaaaa Apologizes After Getting Heat For A Caitlyn Jenner Tweet. Bette Midler found herself in some hot water over the weekend after sending a tweet about Caitlyn Jenner that many found to be "transphobic." As you know, last week Caitlyn announced I Am Cait would not be coming back for a season three -- and as response, the 70-year-old icon tweeted (and then deleted) on Saturday: "Now that @IAmCait has been cancelled, will she go back to being Bruce? Will Kris take him back? Do I smell a re-wedding?!" Well, what might've just been a poke at the former Olympian (as Bette often does) -- many commenters believed Miz Midler's tone and use of the word "him" was insensitive to the trans community. After taking quite a bit of heat, the The First Wives Club star -- who has been a longtime friend of the LGBTQ community -- fired off an apology of sorts addressed to the Human Rights Campaign: And while B.M. offered an apology for being offensive, many people still didn't think she got the point. (Perez Hilton)

Jillian Michaels isn't about to let societal gender roles dictate how she raises her children. "The little man works on his selfie skills. And yes, he got his ears pierced," the fitness guru and television personality, 42, captioned a selfie she posted to Instagram on Aug. 6, which features her 4-year-old son Phoenix smiling excitedly for the camera. Her reasoning behind allowing her only son to have the procedure done? "His sister got hers pierced and he wanted his done. I wasn't about to say 'that's for girls,' " she adds. Michaels and her fiancee Heidi Rhoades -- whom Michaels proposed to during an episode of her E! reality show Just Jillian -- are also parents to daughter Lukensia, 6. "Start em young," Michaels wrote next to a Tuesday video of Phoenix doing one-armed push-ups while Lukensia does a cartwheel into the shot. "Who else's kids think they're Olympians?" In fact, Michaels' kids are all about athletics and playing in the great outdoors -- because that's how it should be, she believes. "Kids shouldn't be working out or having workout programs and we do that by limiting their screen time," the author of the upcoming book Yeah Baby! The Modern Mama's Breakthrough Guide to Mastering Pregnancy, Having a Healthy Baby, and Bouncing Back Better Than Ever, told PEOPLE in March. "They get a half hour of screen time a day and the rest of the time, they're outdoors playing. ... That's how it's supposed to be for kids." (People)

A legal letter from Truth in Advertising Inc. was sent to Kris Jenner and her lawyer saying, "We have found that members of the Kardashian/Jenner family are engaged in deceptive marketing campaigns." Jenner manages the careers of her children. The watchdogs decided to pursue action after reviewing the Instagram accounts of Kim, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian, plus Kylie and Kendall Jenner, "and found a plethora of posts that do not clearly or conspicuously disclose their relationships with the companies being promoted in the posts as is required by federal law." The letter lists 27 companies -- including Puma, Calvin Klein, JetSmarter, Fit Tea, Estee Lauder and Karl Lagerfeld -- believed to be paying the big-bottomed brood. Truth in Advertising Inc. vows to notify the Federal Trade Commission by Wednesday unless the issues "are fully corrected." "The law is clear and people are not following it, and it's not being enforced very often," TINA spokeswoman Bonnie Patten told me. Lord & Taylor settled FTC charges in March that it deceived consumers by paying 50 online "influencers" to post Instagram pictures of themselves wearing the same paisley dress. "Consumers have the right to know when they're looking at paid advertising," said Jessica Rich, director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection. A company called Socialyte represents thousands of "influencers" who can post about products en masse, and it collects a 20 percent commission from their fees. With traditional advertising shrinking, and social media increasing, Patten said, "We're definitely going to be seeing more enforcement." (Page Six)

Whitney Cummings is livid at a neighbor who she claims went all Paul Bunyan in her backyard, and now cops are investigating. We're told Whitney walked in her backyard this week and was horrified to see a tree massacre, courtesy of her neighbor's gardener. Seems the neighbor was frustrated that Whitney's wall of bark was blocking his view, and she says he ordered the landscaper to do a hatchet job on her property ... cutting the trees down to stumps. Whitney called the cops, who came out and took a felony vandalism report ... she claims the damages total around $36k. Sources tells us the neighbor offered to pay Whitney something, but it's unclear how much. We spoke with the neighbor, who had no comment. We also reached out to Whitney, but so far no word back. (TMZ)

Mischa Barton's gotta fork over a ton of cash to the screenwriter she left high and dry by blowing off his movie production to go parading all over Europe. In legal docs obtained by TMZ ... a judge ordered Mischa to pay $200k, plus interest, to screenplay writer Daniel Lief for skipping town just as shooting was set to start for his movie, "Promoted." Mischa had scored the lead role. As we reported ... producers sued Mischa when they saw pics of her all over social media ... hangin' in Europe with a dude, instead of getting her ass to work. Daniel said the production delay -- he had to recast the lead -- cost more than $300k. We reached out to Mischa, but no word back yet. (TMZ)

Drugs found at Prince's home in the aftermath of his death were mislabeled, according to a new report. The star was discovered dead in the elevator of his Paisley Park estate in Minnesota on April 21, and an autopsy confirmed he'd accidentally taken a lethal dose of the drug fentanyl. Now a source has told the Minneapolis Star Tribune that pills marked as hydrocodone actually contained the much more powerful opioid which ultimately killed him. The publication says investigators are working under the assumption that Prince didn't know the counterfeit drugs, he had stashed in aspirin and vitamin C bottles, contained fentanyl -- -- -- which is 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. The Star Tribune also claims the beloved musician weighed just 112 pounds at his death at the age of 57. His decade-long addiction to painkillers started after he began taking medication for a hip injury, and those closest to him were aware of his problem. "[Prince] took the pills to keep the show going," his longtime and musical collaborator Sky Dangcil told Us Weekly, adding that "everyone saw that his hips were turning into a bigger problem. He was always 'on,' so he wouldn't complain or say anything was wrong."?Kim Berry, Prince's longtime hairstylist, told Us similar stories about Prince's use of painkillers. "He was always in a lot of pain," she told Us, adding that the legendary musician's tendency of "jumping off speakers with four-inch shoes on" necessitated the drugs. "Walking around with a cane was not just to look supercool." However tests on Prince prior to his death didn't show fentanyl in his system, meaning it was unlikely he was a longtime abuser of that particular drug. Prince was due to meet with an opioid addiction expert on April 22, one day after his tragic death. (US Weekly)

A guest at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort saw an alligator looming in the area where 2-year-old Lane Graves was playing ... and she even sounded the alarm to someone at the hotel. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Orange County Sheriff's Office released a final report -- obtained by TMZ -- about the circumstances surrounding Lane's death. According to the report, Shawna Giacomini, a North Carolina tourist, told investigators she was on the beach at 8:15 PM with her 2 daughters, and the girls saw an alligator about 5 feet from the shore, near the marsh. The older daughter told the Walt Disneyworld AV/Movie Coordinator about the gator. The trio went to the store, and when they returned at 9 PM the attack had already occurred. The report details the attack, explaining Lane went toward the water with his dad with a pale. The dad saw a splash, looked over and saw the gator has locked on to Lane's head. He tried pulling the gator's mouth open, to no avail, and the gator dragged Lane into deep water. The cause of death was cranio-cervical trauma and drowning. The report is damning because of the lack of signs warning of gators, which the authors call "predatory." (TMZ)

A guest at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort saw an alligator looming in the area where 2-year-old Lane Graves was playing ... and she even sounded the alarm to someone at the hotel. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Orange County Sheriff's Office released a final report -- obtained by TMZ -- about the circumstances surrounding Lane's death. According to the report, l Shawna Giacomini, a North Carolina tourist, told investigators she was on the beach at 8:15 PM with her 2 daughters, and the girls saw an alligator about 5 feet from the shore, near the marsh. The older daughter told the Walt Disneyworld AV/Movie Coordinator about the gator. The trio went to the store, and when they returned at 9 PM the attack had already occurred. The report details the attack, explaining Lane went toward the water with his dad with a pale. The dad saw a splash, looked over and saw the gator has locked on to Lane's head. He tried pulling the gator's mouth open, to no avail, and the gator dragged Lane into deep water. The cause of death was cranio-cervical trauma and drowning. The report is damning because of the lack of signs warning of gators, which the authors call "predatory." (TMZ)

Justin Timberlake Mourns 'NSync Manager Lou Pearlman's Death. Justin Timberlake took to Twitter over the weekend to mourn the loss of 'NSync's former manager Lou Pearlman, who died in prison on Friday, August 19, at age 62. "I hope he found some peace," the "Can't Stop the Feeling!" singer, 35, tweeted on Sunday, August 21. "God bless and RIP, Lou Pearlman." The record producer -- who also worked closely with the Backstreet Boys, LFO and O-Town -- was serving a 25-year prison sentence at the time of his death. He was sentenced in May 2008 for his involvement in a Ponzi scheme that swindled 1,700 investors out of a half a billion dollars. Timberlake's former bandmate Lance Bass also shared his condolences on Twitter over the weekend, writing, "Word is that #LouPearlman has passed away. He might not have been a stand-up businessman, but I wouldn't be doing what I love today w/out his influence. RIP Lou." Pearlman was also the subject of an October 2007 Vanity Fair expose, which contained sexual harassment and molestation allegations from several former and aspiring singers. In a 2014 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Pearlman denied the claims from prison and said his fellow inmates knew "none of that can be true." The talent scout first started his career in the entertainment industry when he founded Trans Continental Records in the '90s in hopes of finding a new boyband that could match the success of New Kids on the Block. Shortly after, he selected the five members of the Backstreet Boys in a talent search and later mimicked the formula with 'NSync. Both groups went on to become two of the best-selling boybands of all time. (USMagazine)

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Kate Middleton and Prince William Officially Announce Royal Tour of Canada in September. The Royals are headed to Canada soon, eh! Kate Middleton and Prince William have announced their Royal Tour of Canada for the end of September, which will include their first official visit to British Colombia and Yukon. The couple will also stop in Vancouver, Victoria, Bella Bella, Haida Gwaii and Kelowna, B.C. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are especially excited about the trip as Canada holds "very happy memories" for them, having been the location of their first official tour as newlyweds in 2011, according to Kensington Palace. So what will this next tour include? They will touch down in Victoria on September 24 and make several stops until the end of their visit on October 1. The tour will highlight the work Canadians are doing to preserve the environment, empower young people, improve mental health and encourage active living, according a release from the Department of Canadian Heritage via CBC News. Several reports have suggested Prince George and Princess Charlotte will also make their way west with their parents, but nothing has officially been confirmed just yet. (Fingers crossed!) (Eonline)

Today's New Service Puppy Will Mend Your Broken Heart After Saying Goodbye to Wrangler. You can say woof again! Today has officially welcomed its newest member of the team -- an 8-week-old Labrador Retriever. Prepare to melt! Just one look into those round brown eyes is all it will take to fall in love with this furry new friend. He made his grand debut on the show Monday morning from behind a red curtain after a patriotic performance by the West Point band. It was a stylish appearance as the dog arrived with an American flag bandana hanging around his neck. The four-legged newcomer is the successor to Studio 1A's first puppy with a purpose, Wrangler. In tandem with guide dog mobility instructor Olivia Poff and America's VetDogs, the pup will train for months in order to eventually serve a particular veteran's needs through service behaviors, whether it be opening and closing doors or turning on a light. Throughout his initial training, Poff will lay the foundation by helping him build fundamental skills like retrieving, pushing and tugging that can be expanded upon later. As for their first puppy with a purpose, the Yellow Labrador Retriever graduated from training in March after more than a year with the show. After a tearful goodbye to the adorable dog, his trainer Saxon Eastman took him for his IFT test, where he was tested on how he responded to loud noises and distractions along a route. Upon passing, he could begin his official guide dog training. For those eager to find out how Wrangler is doing post-Today, the show has promised an update on his progress later in the week. As for their new handy helper, he still needs a name before he can officially become a member of the Today show family! The show is deciding between three military-inspired options, Sarge, Charlie and Ace. They're enlisting the help of viewers to vote for their favorite title and whichever name gets the most votes will win. The co-hosts will unveil the winner's choice Tuesday morning. Which name do you prefer? (Eonline)

Gabby Douglas Is Going to Be a Miss America Judge. Gabby Douglas is transitioning from competing to judging. The Olympic gymnast is going to join the panel of judges at the 2017 Miss America Competition, the Miss America Organization announced Monday. The gold medal winner will also be joined be singer and actress Laura Marano for the highly anticipated event, which will see 52 women compete not only for the coveted crown but also for scholarships. "Miss America has been such an amazing event for so many years and I am excited to have the opportunity to judge the competition this year," said Douglas in a statement. "The contestants are a great example of strong women across America and I especially look forward to hearing the platforms that each of them will represent!" Douglas and Marano will join Mark Cuban, actress Sara Foster, singer-songwriter Cole Swindell and former Miss America Sharlene Wells Hawkes as celebrity judges for the live broadcast of the competition. Additional judges for the annual competition will be announced in the next few weeks. The exciting announcement comes on the heels of Douglas' performance at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, where she won her third gold medal. Douglas is the first all-around Olympic gold medalist in US history to earn a position on a second Olympic team. Her first Olympics were the 2012 London Summer Olympics, where she won gold medals in both the team and individual all-around competitions. The 2017 Miss America Competition will air live from Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall on Sunday, September 11 on ABC. (Eonline)

The Reinvention of Prince Harry: How Those Naked Vegas Pictures Helped Turn His Life Around. Four years ago Monday, the world got to see a side of Prince Harry we never thought we'd bear witness to -- his naked ass. When pictures of him cavorting in Las Vegas were first published, it sent his female admirers into a frenzy and the Royal Family into crisis mode. He'd been on a boys' trip to Sin City, eager to let off some steam. After spending the afternoon gallivanting in a pool with margaritas and bikini-clad women on tap, Harry and his mates retreated back to room 2401 at the Wynn Hotel to continue the revelry (a seven thousand dollar a night suite that comes complete with its own butler, private lift, massage table and, of course, a billiards table). Harry was the life and soul of the party, with one attendee later claiming he was giving "random naked hugs" and playing air guitar. Then he indulged in that infamous game of strip billiards, leading to arguably one of the most embarrassing moments the Royal Family has had to deal with in modern times. Harry had got himself into hot water before. At the age of 17, he admitted to smoking pot and underage drinking and in 2005 he was pictured wearing a Nazi uniform to a costume party (just weeks before Holocaust Memorial Day). But any previous gaffes were quickly overshadowed by that pic of Harry cupping his crown jewels. While here in the United States, some of us were left wondering where our invite to the party was. For the establishment back in the UK, it was acutely embarrassing and a subdued Harry was forced to flee back to his homeland and face the music. 2012 was meant to be a year of global celebration for the family and not global disrepute. London had just played host to a hugely successful Olympic games and The Queen had marked her diamond jubilee. Media focus on Harry's wild antics was the last thing the establishment wanted. "The person who took the dimmest view of all was The Queen," says a royal insider. "She made it abundantly clear that nothing like that would ever happen again. When you get a direct chastising from granny you know it's serious. It was undoubtedly a turning point." The fall out provided a huge wake up call for Harry and raised questions about his future. He could no longer deny his public duty as brother to the future King of the Commonwealth, Prince William. And it was apparent, the polite agreement that had once existed between the brothers and the press to guarantee privacy, after the death of Princess Diana, was now null and void. At 27, it was time for Harry to live up to his role and reinvent himself. He needed to rebuild his public image before he ran the risk of causing lasting damage to his family. Two weeks after his naked body caused an international scandal, Harry flew to Afghanistan and went back to work as an Apache helicopter pilot. He deleted his social media account (he used to operate under the name, Spike Wells) and for four months took up residence in a modified shipping container. Army life grounded Harry and gave him an opportunity to reevaluate how he could balance being a senior member of the Royal Family with having a private life. That fall, William and Kate Middleton announced they were about to have their first child. And with Harry set to become an uncle, it was important for him to prove to the world he was more than just the 'Party Prince.' The following January, he spoke candidly about his Vegas antics, admitting, "At the end of the day I probably let myself down, I let my family down, I let other people down... It was probably a classic example of me probably being too much Army and not enough prince. It's a simple case of that." In May 2014, he returned back to US shores on an official visit. Despite some sniggers amongst royal watchers, his visit was a huge success, his infectious personality and charm managing to supersede any awkwardness. While many thought Prince Harry 2.0 would follow the same path as his brother and involve getting married and having children, Harry had other ideas. Instead his reinvention followed his mom's example and he made philanthropy his priority, putting his love of the army to good use. In 2014, two years after Vegas, Harry launched the Invictus Games, an international Paralympic-style competition to help wounded and sick service men and women. "He is not the boy we saw in the Vegas debacle," says a Royal source. "He is so much more grown up now. The Invictus Games changed everything for him, but also his own charity Sentebale and lately the mental health charity, Heads Together. He is devoted to making a difference." But working hard and finding a purpose hasn't stopped Harry from still wanting to play hard as well. The Vegas incident provided a tipping point for Harry but it didn't cure his wild streak completely. As a friend explains, "He can no longer go out to clubs and be seen out in public behaving wildly but there are still parties. Nowadays, Harry keeps his circle of friends tight-knit and they tend to get together at stately homes and other private places. The truth is most of his party pals have settled down now. When his close friend, Guy Pelly, got married, that was a real nail in the coffin, although his best pal, Thomas van Straubenzee, the Duke of Northumberland's son, has become single recently so he's been a single bachelor pal for Harry to hang out with." Friends insist the world's most eligible Royal bachelor does want to settle down himself one day. The delay has simply been in finding the right person, a search that has proved to be incredibly difficult. The two women Harry's ever loved, Chelsy Davy and Cressida Bonas, have ultimately not worked out because of his role as a Prince. "People call Chelsy his 'Camilla' and hope one day they'll eventually be together as she was the great love of Harry's life," says a source. "They are still very close, but she finds it difficult to deal with everything that comes with dating a Royal. She has no desire to be in the Royal Family. And Cressida feels the same. William had ten years to give Kate a taste of what his life was like, and to build the trust they now have. It is hard for Harry to introduce someone new at this point, he can hardly go on Tinder to meet a woman." It's a thoroughly modern princely dilemma. Like all of us, Prince Harry has had his ups and downs, we've watched him both struggle and triumph. Four years on from his raunchiest scandal, he's proved he can use those mistakes for the better. As he approaches his 32nd birthday next month, he has been able to find more balance and purpose than ever before. Vegas might have been an unwelcome embarrassment, but it provided the motivation he needed to become the Prince he is today. (Eonline)

As of next year, badass Americas Next Top Model judge and supermodel Tyra Banks will be enrolled as a professor at Stanford University. Is there anything this woman can't do? The 90s supermodel will act as guest lecturer at the top US uni, teaching a Personal Branding class. The course will be co-taught by Allison Kluger, an expert in business, entertainment and retail. We're betting this course will be over-subscribed. Speaking to the Wall Street Journal, Tyra's attitude to teaching is typically take-no-shit. "If I see somebody not paying attention, I'm gonna call on them," she told the paper. She also said that she wouldn't be allowing use of mobile phones unless it was to "tweet something I've said." Let this be a warning, Stanford students: don't be chatting in Tyra's lesson or we might be seeing a Tiffany moment part two... (British Glamour)

America's Golden Girl Simone Biles Leads Team U.S.A. During the Very Rainy Closing Ceremony in Rio. It's official-this year's Olympics was all about Simone Biles. The 19-year-old gymnast was given the honor of being the flag-bearer for Team U.S.A. during the Closing Ceremony for the 2016 Rio Games on Sunday. Donning her white Ralph Lauren ensemble and joined by her teammates Laurie Hernandez, Aly Raisman and Madison Kocian, the five-time Olympic medalist held the American flag proudly as she walked led Team U.S.A. for their final bow for the 2016 Games. (Teammate Gabby Douglas had already left for the U.S. on Saturday.) Ahead of the Closing Ceremony, petite Biles admitted she was afraid the flag would be too heavy for her to handle. "I'm afraid the flag is going to be too heavy for me," Biles said in a press conference ahead of the Closing Ceremony. "Because Michael Phelps is so much taller and he seemed to carry it so easily and I'm very short so I'm a little worried about that part but I think they'll guide me through it." During the primetime broadcast of the Closing Ceremony, NBC joked that the long line of athletes filing in were held up because so many of them were busy taking selfies with Biles. "They're trying to get a Biles smile," said one NBC commentator as an international group of fans grouped around the athlete. It's been a very eventful Games for first-time Olympian Biles, who won four gold medals and one bronze for artistic gymnastics this month. Biles scored the gold for the team all-around, individual all-around, vault individual and floor exercise individual routine. She also won bronze for the individual beam. Aside from dominating gymnastics at the Games, Biles also made headlines when NBC flew her celebrity crush Zac Efron to Rio to meet with the athlete after she racked up her medals. On Saturday, the gymnast asked Efron if he was still in town to see her carry the flag, but he said on Twitter that he had to leave Brazil for work obligations. Biles' meeting with Efron led to a social media joke with her "Brazilian boyfriend" Arthur Nory Mariano, who jokingly told Efron to "back off" his "babe." Nory also walked in the Closing Ceremony, representing his home country after winning bronze for the individual floor exercise in men's gymnastics. The walk in the Closing Ceremony was especially nice for the Final Five as they had to miss the Opening Ceremony (which was led by flag-bearer Michael Phelps) so they could practice their routines. (Phelps himself had already left Rio after winning six medals to add to his record-breaking collection of 28.) (People)

Amber Heard celebrated her divorce from Johnny Depp by partying with Cara Delevingne, Margot Robbie and the cast of "Suicide Squad" in London over the weekend. Heard was seen with a group including the actresses and Robbie's boyfriend Tom Ackerley heading to a Rolling Stones exhibition, then later going for dinner before visiting a strip club, where they were turned away. They instead ended up at London hot spot Chiltern Firehouse. (Page Six)

She's at it again! Kim Zolciak-Biermann can't enough of her incredible body and shared another bikini selfie with her fans on Sunday August 21. The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum, 38, took to Instagram to not only flaunt her curves in a revealing, gold two-piece but to brag a bit too. "I wear the same size jean that I wore in high school," the mom-of-six wrote in the caption. "And NO a tummy tuck doesn't make you skinny!" Zolciak-Biermann - who also touted the benefits of the 310 Nutrition Shake - has been accused in the past of photoshopping her impossibly slender waistline. She has documented her previous plastic surgeries - including her 2014 tummy tuck - on both RHOA and her spinoff series Don't Be Tardy. Although she's always maintained the procedures have nothing to do with her slim line physique. "My surgeon didn't change my size, I'm the same size 4 I have always been, he simply fixed my hernia, repaired my muscles and gave me the most incredible set of tatas EVER!" she wrote. "I shared my story on 'Don't be Tardy' for the moms out there that are like me, having breastfed your babies and being left with less than perky tatas! I wanted women to know it's ok to take care of you and feel good about yourself after having children. I wanted women to see 1st hand the process, the recovery etc. I always wished I could watch someone go through." (US Weekly)

Kanye West Thinks French Fries Are 'Evil' In New Poem About McDonald's! MUST READ! It's only a matter of time before he claims he made French fries famous... From Kim Kardashian West, to the big man upstairs, to (mostly) himself, Kanye West usually raps about what he loves. But in his latest creative endeavor, Yeezy exposed his love affair with McDonald 'sin a new poem inspired by the fast food chain! The Wolves rapper's poem McDonald's Man was featured in Frank Ocean's oversized magazine Boys Don't Cry, which was released in pop up shops over the weekend along with his new album Blonde. The glossy zine contained a copy of the CD (we don't know what that is either... ), as well as high-fashion photos, short stories by Ocean, interviews, and apparently some deep-fried poetry from Ye! In the poem, Kanye discusses his complex relationship with McDonald's French fries -- claiming the salty side dish is "evil" because he can't "trust no food that smells that good, man." Good to know!

McDonalds man
McDonalds man
The French fries had a plan
the French fries had a plan
The salad bar and the ketchup made a band
Cus the French fries had a plan
The French fries had a plan
McDonalds man
McDonalds
I know them French fries have a plan
I know them French fries have a plan
The cheeseburger and the shakes formed a band
To overthrow the French fries plan
I always knew them French fries was evil man
Smelling all good and shit
I don't trust no food that smells that good man
I don't trust it
I just can't
McDonalds man
McDonalds man
McDonalds, damn
Them French fries look good tho
I knew the diet Coke was jealous of the fries
I knew the McNuggets was jealous of the fries
Even the McRib was jealous of the fries
I could see it through his artificial meat eyes
And he only be there some of the time
Everybody was jealous of them French fries
Except for that one special guy
That smooth apple pie

Simone Biles Has the Ultimate Closing Ceremony Experience. Simone Biles closed out the 2016 Rio Olympics as successfully as she spent the entirety of the games. The 19-year-old was chosen to wave the USA flag during the Closing Ceremony on Sunday, making her country even more proud after taking home four gold medals and a bronze in gymnastics. Even President Barack Obama sent his appreciation to Simone. "Couldn't be prouder of #TeamUSA," POTUS tweeted on Sunday evening. "Your determination and passion inspired so many of us. You carried that flag high tonight, @Simone_Biles!" And Obama wasn't alone in his praise! In fact, Simone was one of the most popular faces at the Closing Ceremony, creating a literal assembly line behind her as people came up to snap a selfie with her. So what's next for the gold medalist? Rumors have been swirling that we can look forward to seeing her on Dancing With the Stars. However, she recently set the record straight in an interview with E! News' Zuri Hall, saying her busy schedule could prevent her from joining the ABC reality competition. "I would love to do Dancing with the Stars, but so far we have a three month tour after this Olympics," Simone told us exclusively. "I'm not sure if I'll have time." Still, Simone is hoping to eventually compete on the show once her schedule slows down and is open to joining the season 24 cast. "I would really love to do it in the spring if that's possible." We hope to see her there soon! (Eonline)

Music

A week after David Guetta's Ibiza home was reportedly broken into by a knife-throwing bandit, the top DJ was spotted performing on a 377-foot superyacht off remote Croatian island Bisevo. Guetta and MC Hammer have been seen, according to Web site Yacht Harbour, performing aboard the ship Pelorus. The vast vessel was once owned by David Geffen and now is said to belong to Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The boat's been in the Adriatic Sea as part a flashy flotilla -- including the yachts Kogo, Sea Force One and Galeocerdo -- for an event organized by the son of a Chinese mogul. Guetta's Ibiza compound was reportedly broken into this month by a Polish fan, who'd previously trespassed by duping the DJ's maid into believing he was a pal. This time the alleged crasher was in Guetta's kitchen, Billboard reported, and then threw a knife as he made a daring escape and was later arrested at a local dance club. He's expected to be hit with a restraining order. Guetta's known for performing at Ibiza mecca Pacha. (Page Six)

Watch Metallica's Live Debut of 'Hardwired'. Just days after unleashing their thrash-tastic new single on the world, Metallica performed "Hardwired" live for the first time during a show in Minneapolis. The return-to-basics title track off their long-awaited new album, Hardwired... To Self-Destruct (Nov. 18), was released last week and was greeted by many fans as a return to the veteran band's hard-charging roots. They debuted "Hardwired" on Saturday during a show at Minneapolis' U.S. Bank Stadium in the encore section of a show that was streamed live on Pandora; it was the only new track they played during the gig. (Billboard)

L.A. Reid Says New A Tribe Called Quest Album Coming 'Soon'. A Tribe Called Quest fans are about to get a gift they never expected. L.A. Reid told the Rap Radar podcast that the pioneering group recorded a final album before Phife Dawg's death earlier this year. "We have a Tribe Called Quest album coming. I'm really excited about that," the Epic Records CEO said on the podcast (around the 14:45 mark). "A brand new album they recorded before Phife passed away." Reid said the album was recorded earlier this year and features the full lineup Q Tip, Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Jarobi White. "I'm really happy about it man, it's really something special. It's one of the things I'm most excited about over everything we're working on," Reid said. The as-yet-untitled album would be the first from the group since 1998's the Love Movement and the first to feature White since 1990's People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm. Reid said Tribe's first album in 18 years is "great" and "it's coming soon." A spokesperson for Epic could not be reached for further comment at press time. (Billboard)

The Amity Affliction, Chainsmokers Burn Australia's Charts. Aussie metalcore act The Amity Affliction has bolted to No. 1 on the ARIA with This Could Be Heartbreak (RoadRunner/Warner Music), their fifth album and third successive chart topper. This Could Be Heartbreak reaches the chart summit on debut and matches the peak of their September 2012 release Chasing Ghosts and June 2014's Let The Ocean Take Me. It's the latest best-seller in a banner year for homegrown music. This Could Be Heartbreak is the 14th Australian No .1 on the ARIA Albums Chart in 2016, a figure which equals the 2013 total for the most domestic-sourced No. 1 albums in a calendar year. The Suicide Squad (Atlantic/Warner) soundtrack, the chart leader for the past two weeks, drops to No. 2, while Human Nature's Gimme Some Lovin': Jukebox Vol. II(Sony) holds at No. 3; Bernard Fanning's Civil Dusk (Dew Process/Universal) slips 2-4 and Adele's 25 (XL/Inertia) remains at No. 5. Among the big climbers this week is Twenty One Pilots Blurry face(Atlantic/Warner), which improves 20-7 in its 33rd week for the American alternative rockers' first top 10 entry, while PartyNextDoor has one of the strongest debuts with PartyNextDoor 3 (Warner) which opens at No. 13 for the Canadian artist's first stint in the ARIA top 50. DJ Khaled has the week's biggest re-entry with Major Key (Epic/Sony), returning to the chart at No. 35. Meanwhile, The Chainsmokers' "Closer" (Columbia/Sony) feat. Halsey enters a second week at No. 1 on the ARIA Singles Chart. It's followed by a pair of Justin Bieber-featured tracks: DJ Snake's "Let Me Love You" (Interscope/Universal), up 3-2, and Major Lazer & MØ's"Cold Water" (Mad Decent/Warner), down 2-3. Twenty One Pilots' "Heathens" (Atlantic/Warner) rises 5-4 and Illy featuring Blue's "Papercuts" is down 4-5. Sydney-born artist Betty Who has the week's top debut with a cover of the Donna Lewis number "I Love You Always Forever" (RCA/Sony). It's new at No. 9, giving Betty Who her first appearance in the top 50. (Billboard)

Jason Aldean is the new face of the Field & Stream brand-and it wasn't just his love of hunting and fishing that inspired him to take on his new role. The singer says his two daughters, Keely, 13, and Kendyl, 8, were also a big reason he got behind the campaign. "I have two daughters and getting them involved in the outdoors is really important," Aldean, 39, tells PEOPLE. "For any parent right now, there's so many other things that can keep kids distracted and keep them from wanting to go outside and do things in the outdoors. Now more than ever, that's just an important message-to get them out and get them interested in other things." But Aldean acknowledges it's not easy to keep a preteen or teenager away from technology. "No matter how bad you want them to not sit there with an iPad, sometimes it's inevitable. At the same time, you can keep it to a minimum by getting them outside and taking them fishing or even just walking around. You have to make it a point to get them off the couch and almost force them to go outside. It makes them realize there's some pretty cool things out there if you open your eyes up and look around a little bit." In Aldean's new role as brand ambassador, he shot a TV ad which kicks-off on ESPN on Monday, telling the story of his own outdoor traditions. The spot features the country music superstar, joined by his father Barry, around a campfire sharing some of their favorite outdoor memories. (People)

James Corden Makes Surprise Appearance at Coldplay Concert. The Coldplay concert in Los Angeles this weekend was a star-studded affair! Celebrities including Reese Witherspoon turned out to see Chris Martin and his band play, but she and others had to watch from either backstage or in the audience. James Corden, however, had very different seats. The Late Late Show host surprised the audience when he appeared onstage with the British band after Martin had said they were bringing an old band member out to help with a Prince tribute song. Of course, it wasn't a former member! Although Corden puts on a show every night of the week, even having a Tony-award winning Broadway show under his belt, the British talk show host confessed he was "a little nervous." Despite his nerves, Corden and Coldplay sounded great together while performing "Nothing Compares 2 U," an eyewitness tells E! News. Corden kicked off the song before Coldplay joined in and finished in unison, but the fun cameo didn't end there. When Corden was about to step off the stage Martin told him to wait because it was Corden's birthday Monday, so they obviously had to celebrate. Coldplay pulled out a cake for the Into the Woods actor and sang happy birthday -- with the help of the entire stadium, of course! That's one heck of a way to celebrate the start of a birthday! Martin and Corden seem to have become good friends ever since the "Fix You" crooner appeared on Corden's hit segment Carpool Karaoke. Famous for putting on a great concert as well as chatting with the crowd, Coldplay spent some time bantering with the fans. Martin thanked everyone for making it to the concert despite of the traffic (did Corden help the band get to its own concert?), but he joked he wouldn't want to sit in two hours of traffic to see Justin Bieber even though he likes him. Quite the comedian, Martin also joked that he saw some swimmers in the corner being arrested and even told the crowd it looked like it was out of a One Direction music video because that's how "gorgeous" everyone looked. Clearly fans come for Coldplay's music but stay for the apparent camaraderie -- and surprise celebrity appearances! (Eonline)

Movies

Getting back on track? Vin Diesel praised his Fast 8 costar Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in a Facebook video on Friday, August 19, amid their ongoing alleged feud. Diesel, 49, first thanked fans for their support before revealing how the former wrestler, 44, was cast in the hugely successful franchise. "When I think about how fortunate I am and how blessed I am it's hard for me not to recognize how much all of you have affected those blessings. And how much you all attributed to me feeling so fortunate," said. "Know this, without you, I would not be doing Fast 8." "The reason we brought Dwayne Johnson into Fast 5 was because of you!" he continued. "There was a [fan] named Jan Kelly who said, 'I would love to see you guys work together on screen.' So we gave the role that was originally written for Tommy Lee Jones, we gave it to Dwayne and he shined in it." Despite the compliment, Diesel and Johnson have reportedly been at odds. Earlier this month, Johnson posted a cryptic Instagram post slamming some of his male costars. He didn't name names, but he did call them "candy asses" that are unprofessional on set. Days later, TMZ reported that Johnson was speaking about the XXX actor, who also serves as producer on the sequel. According to the site, the stars had a difficult time getting through scenes together and they had a secret meeting on set in Atlanta about their beef. Johnson and Diesel's feud may not be over, however. On Friday, Johnson thanked the Fast 8 cast and crew, but noticeably didn't give Diesel a shout-out. "Finished strong and on to the next. That's an officially wrap on #FastAndFurious8. Thank you to our director @fgarygray for the vision and execution. Thank you UNIVERSAL for being tremendous partners as always, thank you to all my fellow co-stars for the daily effort and grind," he captioned an Instagram pic of himself standing next to a private plane. "Scott Eastwood you handsome sumbitch!" he added. "Natalie Emmanuel I have a cold Budweiser ready for you and Tyrese Gibson you still have the biggest smile and forehead I've ever seen." (US Weekly)

Black Girl Taking Over For Iron Man Will Be Called "Ironheart". Riri Williams, the teen who'll take over for Tony Stark, won't adopt the "Iron Man" name this fall after all. She may be one of two characters taking over the comic book series belonging to Tony Stark this fall, but Marvel's Riri Wiliams won't be going by the name Iron Man when she headlines Invincible Iron Man No. 1 -- and she won't be calling herself "Iron Woman," either. Instead, Williams will call herself "Ironheart." Talking to Wired about the reveal, writer Brian Michael Bendis said that the new name came about when he realized that "Iron Woman seemed old fashioned to some [and] Iron Maiden looked like a legal nightmare." Ironheart -- a name suggested by Marvel CCO Joe Quesada -- "speaks not only to the soul of the character but to the Iron Man franchise as a whole," Bendis went on to explain. "Tony first put on the armor to save his heart. Riri puts it on for different reasons altogether but still heart-related. When people see her story, you'll be amazed at how simple and brilliant Joe's suggestion was." Williams will be one of two replacements for Tony Stark as part of Marvel's Marvel NOW! superhero line relaunch beginning in October; the other, headlining the new series Infamous Iron Man, will be Victor Von Doom, the former villain Doctor Doom. Whether or not he'll call himself Iron Man remains to be seen -- as does the final fate of Stark himself. Invincible Iron Man, written by Bendis with art by Stefano Caselli, launches this November. (Hollywood Reporter)

Why Hollywood Still Needs Bro Movies. Many a word has been written about the need for movies with a feminist agenda, or at the very least with an equal-opportunity agenda, or at the very, very least, with strong roles for women. Many of those words have been written by this here reporter. This is not one of those occasions. No, this is one of those occasions where one sets aside their concern for gender parity in Hollywood. This is one of those occasions where one sets aside their shock over the fact that there are some movies made entirely by men -- written by men, directed by men, starring men. Movies in which even the source material, a Rolling Stone article, was written (and presumably edited) by a man. This is one of those occasions where you realize your constant arguments about making the movie industry friendlier to women, apt as they are when speaking of, say, The Avengers, doesn't apply to every single film. We speak, of course, of War Dogs. The movie, which hit theaters this weekend, is, by all fair accounts, a bro movie. As you probably know -- thanks to some very well-integrated marketing tactics -- it stars one Miles Teller and one Jonah Hill and was written and directed by one Todd Phillips, most notorious for bringing the Hangover trilogy to the world. It tells the very true and very insane story of two twenty-somethings from Miami who wound up winning a $300 million government contract to deliver weapons to the military in the Iraq war. So yes, there are bros aplenty. There are plenty of reasons why audiences (female and male alike) would elicit a giant groan in response to this film. We'll leave Jonah Hill out of this because, well, what did he ever do to anybody? Instead we'll start with Mr. Teller. Our own personal positive feelings about the promising young actor aside, he is often see by the masses as a major bro and, occasionally, a douchebag. They think that because his many magazine profiles make no qualms about constantly mention that he was Homecoming King in high school. They think that because he has a way of smirking in every picture as though he knows you know he was Homecoming King in high school. They think that because he named his own Divergent fan base. They think that because he named them Peter's Princesses. They think that because he has openly admitted his girlfriend's full-time job is being with him. They think that because, well, this entire Esquire article. The same could be said for the initial reaction to War Dogs. For starters, there's the Todd Phillips thing. Then let's consider the fact that the movie's subject matter centers around guns and war and fast cars and money and shooting lines. The initial trailer, which debuted back in March, bears incredible resemblance to that for The Wolf of Wall Street -- just swap the Kanye West soundtrack for Steve Aoki's "Delirious." The only women who make it into the entire two minutes and twenty seconds are strippers, and the many males involved say things like "The triangle of death, bro?" and "We drive through all triangles, including your mom's!" Your Mom jokes aside, it's easy to quickly write this movie -- and the men responsible for bringing it to the screen -- as just for the bros. There's plenty to focus on if you do: The gratuitous gun-shooting scenes, the viral video of Teller playing flip cup with Jimmy Fallon during the recent press tour. But to do so would be a mistake and an oversight. Because War Dogs is fun, and even good, and there's still a place for this kind of movie in Hollywood. For starters, it's worth addressing that it got perhaps the most deceiving trailer cut in history. Because while there are Porsches and there strippers and there is cocaine, none of this is glorified. The flick is instead both smart and fun and actually telling an important story -- if you look closely. Efraim and David (Hill and Teller, respectively) may have temporarily found major success and instant wealth while they worked the arms market, but War Dogs is way more focused on everything that was wrong with, as the movie puts it itself, Dick Cheney's America. (For you mills who may not remember this firsthand, let's just say there was some seriously shady dealings going on behind-the-scenes of the Iraq war.) As these two, yes, major bros, navigate the sketchy world behind supplying the American military with guns and ammunition, they manage to point out the contradictions of the war and the fact that anyone can become a multi-millionaire if they're willing to ignore their morals long enough. Think of its message as The Big Short, but for the war instead of Wall Street. Is this groundbreaking stuff? No, probably not -- you can read the original Rolling Stone article for the revelations. But it manages to disguise a bit of commentary in a fun -- and funny -- package. Bro movies like this can serve many purposes, but War Dogs might just succeed in getting eyeballs in front of this story that normally would never pay $16 to learn about Dick Cheney conspiracy theories. And hey, there's nothing to be embarrassed about if sometimes you just want to go to a movie theater and watch a totally insane story. Holy S--t moments and jokes about stoner kids need love too, you know. Miles Teller may have ambitions larger than just making douchebags enjoyable onscreen, but we're glad he hasn't totally written off the genre. He can do Whiplash 2 another time; it's still the summer and we're still starved for enjoyable big budget blockbusters. And in this case, the bros have it. (Eonline)

Venice Film Fest to Launch Virtual Reality Feature About Jesus Christ. A 40-minute preview of 'Jesus VR,' billed as the first feature-length virtual reality film, will play for festivalgoers. Audiences are about to see the life of Jesus Christ in a whole new way. The 73rd Venice International Film Festival will screen a special 40-minute preview of what is being billed as the first feature-length virtual reality film ever made, Jesus VR-The Story of Christ. The entire film, produced by Autumn VR and VRWERX, will run 90 minutes. While other films have attempted to claim the title of first VR feature, Jesus VR indeed seems to be the first high-budget VR film with a distribution strategy from festival to consumer. And Venice is front and center in its launch of new technologies, beating other top festivals to the punch. The film will be accessible to preview for all accredited badge holders Sept. 1-Sept. 4 at Venice's new VR theater on the second floor of the casino, which is equipped with 50 VR headsets and individual seats which pivot 360 degrees. Shot entirely in Matera, Italy in 4K 360 Degrees, Jesus VR – The Story of Christ goes back 2,000 years in time to show the story of Jesus Christ from his birth to his resurrection. Employing over a hundred crew members and hundreds of extras, it is believed to be the most ambitious feature-length virtual reality film ever produced. If a success, it could help shape the way virtual reality stories are produced and distributed. The film will release this Christmas on all major virtual reality platforms, including Google Cardboard, Samsung Gear, Oculus Rift, PlayStation VR and the HTC Vive. "We are particularly happy to present the world's first virtual reality feature film," said festival director Alberto Barbera. "Jesus helps show the narrative and spectacular potential of this new technology, which until now has been limited to brief films." He added: "The presentation is particularly important, because this year the updated film market, now called Venice Production Bridge, is also presenting six VR projects among the 40 proposed audiovisual products in search of financing, alongside movies, documentaries, TV series and web series. It is a sign of the attention the Venice Film Festival pays to the sweeping changes which are helping redefine the horizons of the production of images in motion." (Hollywood Reporter)

TV

The Voice Starts Season 11 With Crazy Talented Teens & a Christina Grimmie Tribute. Girl power is alive and well on The Voice this season! It's no coincidence that the two amazing singers we met in the post-Olympics sneak preview of the reality singing competition are incredibly talented young women -- after all, this is the first year in the show's history with two female coaches, the reigning Voice champion is a woman, and we're coming off the first-ever win for a female coach. There's a looooot of girl power here, and talented teens W?e McDonald and Darby Walker will fit nicely into this female-dominated season -- especially with coaches Alicia Keys and Miley Cyrus on their side. Although frequently we'll meet contestants before they step on stage for their blind audition, the half-hour episode began immediately as McDonald took her place behind the coaches and proceeded to blow all of them away with a gorgeous, rich, deep-voiced a cappella version of "Feelin' Good." And yes, we were just as surprised as Alicia, Miley, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton when McDonald's speaking voice turned out to be a bubbly, high-pitched 17-year-old girl's rather than the low, mature one she uses while singing. After McDonald chose Alicia, it was time for another 17-year-old to impress us all. Walker, whose mom moved the family from Atlanta to Los Angeles to encourage her budding music career, sang Florence and the Machine's version of "Stand By Me," and managed to get everyone but Adam to turn around. Miley and Alicia both laid on the charm thick, even hitting the stage to sing "Jolene" and "No One," respectively, with her. But it was Miley's pitch that won her over, scoring her the first spot on the new coach's team. The episode ended with a performance of "Dream On" by all four judges (and they actually sounded quite nice together, right?), followed by a tribute to one of the show's most successful contestants: Christina Grimmie, who was gunned down in July following a Florida performance. "In loving memory of our friend Christina Grimmie," read a card at the end of the episode. Frankly, it seemed a bit too short to celebrate the short but lasting legacy of such an integral part of the show. The full season 11 premiere airs Monday, Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. on NBC. (Eonline)

Harry Connick Jr's Talk Show Scrambles for Guests-Even 'Idol' Judge JLo Won't Commit (Exclusive). Harry Connick Jr. is having a tough time getting famous friends to turn up for his new daytime talk show, The Wrap has learned. "Harry," which NBC is syndicating to nationwide markets starting September 12, has reached out to the singer's former colleagues on "American Idol" for guest appearances during the show's crucial early weeks. But ex-"Idol" judges Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban, along with host Ryan Seacrest, have yet to commit, sources close to the situation say. Nor are they the only A-listers to blow off "Harry." Former big-screen co-stars Sandra Bullock and Jodie Foster haven't said yes either, and the show has gotten a "thanks, but no thanks" from pop stars Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, Katy Perry and Taylor Swift. Melissa McCarthy passed too. Part of the problem is that "Harry" is a new talk show that no one has seen yet, and celebrities and their handlers tend to want to know what an environment is like before they go on set. And of course, every potential "get" has an available excuse -- JLo is shooting her NBC cop drama "Shades of Blue," for example. Another issue is that more established talk shows like "Ellen," "The Talk" and "The View" already have a claim on the most desirable guests, and there is no way they are going to follow a newbie like "Harry." Connick may not have helped his case earlier this month when he told reporters at the Television Critics Association press tour that his show would not offer backstage pre-interviews to guests because that led to an "undercurrent of rehearsal and planning" during the actual on-camera chats. He later backpedaled and said that talent could have pre-interviews if they really wanted them -- although he added that, as a frequent on-camera guest himself, he hated pre-interviews. Spokespeople for Connick and NBC had no comment. But the word from the jazz singer's camp is that "Harry" won't necessarily emphasize celebrities and there will probably be only one guest per episode. There will be "segments on music and lifestyle and everyday Americans [Connick] wants to celebrate," one insider said. The "Idol" crew will turn up soon enough, another show source said, and the first round of guests will be announced next week. In fact, Connick's old friend Terrence Howard of "Empire" filmed a segment for the show. And Emma Roberts of Fox's "Scream Queens" is likely to turn up as well, another insider said, although that could not be verified on Friday. Looks like it may be a long fall for "Harry." (The Wrap)

Stranger Things' Eleven Is Born: See Millie Bobby Brown's Transformation for the Netflix Series. It may have taken a blonde wig for Mike to recognize the beauty of his new friend Eleven, but we needed no such help. Over a month after the release of Stranger Things, we're still talking about the breakout character played by Millie Bobby Brown. That telekinesis! That love of Eggos! She's everything we love in a good TV character, and more. Brown took to Twitter to share the moment she became Eleven with a time-lapse video of her epic haircut set to Beyonce's "Pretty Hurts." Goodbye long locks, hello buzzed head. Eleven was born. "Here it is!! The video of me getting my hair shaved for #StrangerThings. Enjoy! #buzzed," she tweeted along with the video. When E! News sat down with Brown and her Stranger Things costar Winona Ryder, Brown admitted she got inspiration behind the look from Charlize Theron in Mad Max: Fury Road...and from Ryder herself. "I showed you my school picture!" Ryder said to Brown. "Winona looked cool back in the day with the pixie cut," Brown added, "and I thought maybe I could bring it back!" See our interview with Ryder and Brown. As for Stranger Things, well, Netflix hasn't officially given it a second season yet. The show's creators, Matt and Ross Duffer, have indicated they know what a second season would look like. "We wanted to feel like a big movie, so we wanted to solve that main tension of where Will went and what happened to him," Matt told reporters during the summer TCA panel. "But then there's the bigger mythology behind what happened, so there's definitely a lot of dangling threads at the end... if people wanted it and Netflix wanted it, we could explore it and continue the storyline." (Eonline)

Nanny Faye is enjoying that aloha lifestyle! During a family vacation to Hawaii, Chrisley Knows Best star Todd Chrisley is not happy when he discovers that his mother, Faye Chrisley, was left alone and had one too many drinks. In a PEOPLE exclusive sneak peek of the upcoming "Hawaii Love You So" episode, Todd, 47, asks his daughters-Savannah and Lindsie-where they were all afternoon after returning to the hotel room with their grandmother. "They've been riding horses and I've been playing cards with the cowboys," Nanny Faye chimes in. "What did you fail to leave out of that story, Nanny?" Todd's daughter Savannah, 19, questions her grandmother. "What did we come back to?" "I just had a shot or two," Nanny Faye admits. With his arms folded, Todd exclaims in surprise, "A what?!" "I just toast a couple times. I didn't really drink," Nanny Faye explains to her grandchildren and son. "How many times did you toast?" Todd asks. "Twiced," she admits. "Twiced?" Todd questions. "Is it twiced?" "Twice," she clarifies. "Two times." "You two were responsible for her," he says while pointing at his giggling daughters. "We went to ride horses. We didn't know Granny was going to get drunk," Savannah explains. Chrisley Knows Best airs Tuesdays (10 p.m. ET) on USA Network. (People)

Willie Geist is leaving the third hour of NBC's Today. The co-host announced his departure, and that new Today co-host Billy Bush would be his replacement, on Monday's episode of the NBC morning show. "I've been wearing a lot of hats lately. I have a big head, but not big enough for all those hats," said Geist on Monday's Today. "I'll step away from the third hour, but I pass the hat to a guy with another big head. Billy Bush, the hat is yours." It's the latest shakeup in an evolving third-hour of Today. Natalie Morales recently relocated to the West Coast, taking Bush's old Access Hollywood gig, as NBC News continues to tinker with the 9 a.m. show in an effort to make it success more in line with the first two hours fronted by Matt Lauer and Savannah Guthrie. Geist has no shortage of duties at NBC News. He now anchors Today's Sunday show and continues to serve as co-host on three hours of MSNBC a.m. flagship Morning Joe. The latter, which has seen ratings rise in 2016, has been garnering more buzz than usual thanks to the election year. Bush only recent joined the Today family after a long, and poorly-guarded, courtship. He formally boarded the show in May, getting his first big platform in the Rio Olympics. He joins Tamron Hall in toplining the third hour. (Variety)

TV Ratings: Rio Wraps With Quiet Closing Ceremony, Widening Gap With London. Compared to four years ago, the send-off is down 30 percent -- finishing a mixed ratings run for NBC. The book is closed on Rio. And, like all but a few of the nights the 2016 Olympics, ratings for the closing ceremony were down quite a bit from the other most recent Summer Games. Per overnight ratings from Nielsen Media, NBC's primetime coverage of the Rio wrap-up averaged an 11.7 rating among households between 8 and 10:30 p.m. ET. -- with that preliminary number down 31 percent from London. It's not surprising that the closing ceremony's ratings would be down from the London finale -- 31.0 million viewers and a 17.0 rating among households -- four years ago. Though many nights of Rio competition closely trailed comparable outings in London, the opening ceremony was off by as wide of a margin. On Sunday, NBC Sports announced that the 15 nights of primetime Olympic coverage averaged 27.5 million viewers -- per its Total Audience Delivery statistic. That combination of simultaneous broadcast, cable and live-streaming reach still falls quite short of London. The 2012 Olympics averaged 30.3 million viewers for competition -- with an even higher overall average. Bolstered by especially strong opening and closing ceremonies, the London Games averaged 31.1 million viewers in primetime and a 17.5 household rating. Going into the weekend, the Rio Olympics was only averaging 26.4 million viewers and a 14.9 household rating. Adjustments when the weekend's final numbers arrive won't affect those averages much, but they won't get any higher. Even with the Total Audience lifts, and the slight pop from Sunday's ender, it is clear that Rio will fall considerably shy of London's showing. A week into the Summer Games, NBC Sports topper Mark Lazarus told reporters that the company was still selling advertising space and would be able to make good on its ratings promises. But the addition of cable and streaming, which swelled past 2 billion minutes of live viewing, does not fully compensate for audience dips. And Rio will not be meeting the average 17.5 household rating that the network is said to have promised advertisers. (Hollywood Reporter)