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Adam Brody and Leighton Meester Make Rare Red Carpet Appearance. It's not every day you see Adam Brody and Leighton Meester out on the town. But Tuesday was no ordinary day. To celebrate Brody's new Crackle series, StartUp, he and his wife attended a party at The London Hotel in L.A. The outing marked the couple's first joint red carpet appearance since the 2014 Tony Awards, as well as their third official public outing ever. When he wasn't with Meester, Brody chatted up his co-stars, Edi Gathegi and Otmara Marrero. Brody stars as financier Nick Talman in StartUp, premiering Sept. 6. The 10-episode drama follows Nick and his two associates (Gathegi and Marrero) as they try to launch a tech company featuring a new, government-free digital currency. Martin Freeman stars as FBI agent Phil Rask. "I really liked the script and I really liked the world," Brody told Hollywood Life of signing on to star in the TV series. Not that he needed too much convincing. "Martin Freeman was doing it!" In addition to starring in the series, Brody also worked behind the scenes as a producer. "It was a different sandbox for me," he explained. "As an actor, there's somewhat of a thin line. There are so many different kinds of producers. I'd be lying if I said I put this together in any shape or form. I didn't! But I was a consultant, as were the other stars. It's a very collaborative process." "It's an intense show," Brody added. "Every scene has very big stakes." Meester, meanwhile, will make her long awaited return to TV in 2017 with the Fox comedy Making History. The series, co-starring Yassir Lester and Adam Pally, follows three friends from two different centuries. Meester stars as Deborah Revere, the eldest daughter of Paul Revere. In August last year, Meester and Brody welcomed their firstborn daughter, Arlo. Like her private parents, she has not been seen in the public eye. Months after she married Brody in 2014, Meester told InStyle, "My values have shifted greatly in terms of what I find important. It's my family, my friends and having a personal life. Those are the things that need nurturing." (Eonline)

Could Joshua Jackson and Ruth Wilson be dating? Nothing's confirmed but the pair were spotted having what looked like a cozy drinking session for EIGHT HOURS... Spotted in New York's East Village, the pair sipped on wine and were seen hugging fans and their waiter. Some reports state that the pair headed back to the same hotel at the end of the night. Jackson, 38, and Wilson, 34, currently star in The Affair together. Its third season is due out in November. The photos of the pair come just a few days after Jackson was seen reuniting at LAX airport with his ex-girlfriend Diane Kruger. The pair were seen embracing and then went for wine together. They announced their separation in July after 10 years together and we thought they might be back on but now, we're not so sure... (British Glamour)

Bella Thorne Grateful for All the "Accepting" Messages After Revealing She Is Bisexual. Bella Thorne is opening up to fans about her sexuality in one simple tweet. On Tuesday afternoon, a Twitter follower posed a personal question to the actress: "Are you bisexual? @BellaThorne." Using just one word, Bella responded with the word "Yes." The message immediately got support from hundreds of fans including Ariel Winter who Retweeted the conversation. And when one fan revealed he hopes to "have a chance" to date the 18-year-old, Bella replied, "Why wouldn't you have a chance?" "Aww thank you for all the accepting tweets from everyone," she wrote on social media. "I love you guys ??? #pride." Bella's latest tweets come more than a week after the Shake It Up! alumna mutually broke up with Gregg Sulkin after one year of dating. "After much thought and soul-searching, we have made the difficult decision to end our relationship," the actors told E! News in a joint statement. "We will always love each other and have a deep respect for one another, as we have each grown to be better people because of our time together." And when one fan expressed sadness that the relationship didn't last, Bella responded, "Things just didn't end up working the way we had hoped. But I'll always love the bub." As to why Bella decided to tweet about her sexuality, some fans are speculating that it's because she recently shared a photo of herself kissing a girl. Bella Pendergast also referred to the actress as her "girlfriend" in photos posted on Twitter. Regardless of who she is and isn't dating, fans are applauding the Hollywood star for her openness on social media. And it may just be continuing in the future. When one fan advised her to "Keep breakin' them social conventions," she replied, "Will do baby." (Eonline)

Miley Cyrus is happier and healthier than ever. "Miley is a changed person, and she actually seems to enjoy it," a source close to the star-who will be a coach on the upcoming season of The Voice-tells PEOPLE exclusively. After reuniting with on-again fiance Liam Hemsworth earlier this year, "it seemed she was just making changes to please him," says the source. But now, the singer-actress seems "very happy" living a more low-key life. "Miley is doing yoga and seems very healthy," says the source. "She rarely parties and is taking better care of herself." According to the source, Hemsworth, 26, and Cyrus, 23, are living in adjacent homes in Malibu and can spend time together when they want. "With Liam back in her life, she seems to enjoy it much more," adds the source. (People)

Naya Rivera: I Had an Abortion During Glee. It's no secret that Naya Rivera is an open book. In fact, in the actress' soon-to-be-published memoir, Sorry Not Sorry: Dreams, Mistakes and Growing Up, the 29-year-old TV star reveals for the first time that she got an abortion in late 2010. Naya discovered she was pregnant just weeks after breaking up with actor Ryan Dorsey, whom she later wed in 2014 and is now the father of her 11-month-old baby boy, Josey Dorsey. Naya chose not share the news with Ryan at the time, instead choosing to focus on her career. The actress says she terminated the pregnancy during a day off from filming an episode of Glee. "It was very scary to open up about everything," Naya says in People's Sept. 5 issue, out Friday. "It's not something a lot of people talk about, but I think they should. I know some people might read it and say, 'What the Hell?' But I hope someone out there gets something out of it." After the news was made public (and received some backlash), Naya took to Twitter Tuesday to address her past. "I set out to write a book that was true to myself and would hopefully help others along the way. Media will always distort anything," she tweeted. "I hope that you all enjoy my story and respect my good intentions in sharing them with you. Xoxo #sorrynotsorry." In Sorry Not Sorry, Naya also reveals that she battled anorexia during her teens. "By the time I was a sophomore, I started feeling that what had begun as a game had maybe gone too far. I just avoided food at all costs," she writes in the book, as excerpted by People. "If my mom had packed a lunch for me, I'd either trash it or find some excuse to give it away." It wasn't until she began writing a memoir, Naya says, that she realized the seriousness of her eating disorder. "I was so young and it just seemed to be the norm. Everyone was going through similar stuff," she explains. "I had no way of knowing if I was going through it worse. I was juggling my feelings and it makes me sad that there are girls still going through that 15 years after I went through it." Naya's memoir is out Sept. 13, and she'll be saving a copy for her son. "I hope Josey will read it one day," she tells People. "I hope it gives him a better perspective on the issues women face." When Naya's book deal was announced in 2015, her publisher described it as a "warts-and-all account" of her young life. It includes "candid thoughts on topics ranging from dating...to the challenges of being mixed-race in Hollywood." As a source told E! News at the time, the memoir is "very honest and real. She talks about growing up poor and all the trouble she had when she was younger. It's things that a lot of woman can relate to...She talks about having to choose between her career and school and she shares all the crazy jobs she had before landing Glee." "I've done a lot of living," she tells People. "I'm a 79-year-old trapped in a 29-year-old's body." (Eonline)

Nick Cannon is going back to school. The "America's Got Talent" host has enrolled as a freshman at Howard University's communications school and plans to graduate in 2020, Page Six has learned. The historically black university is working with Cannon, 35, on his schedule since he'll be juggling television shows and other projects. "He is going to be on campus taking classes, obviously it's not going to be every day," a source told us. "But he is going to be on campus as much as possible." Despite his celebrity status, the father of two went through the same application process as everyone else. "No one gets special treatment, no matter who they are," the source added. During the 2014-2015 academic year, Howard's admissions department estimated yearly cost to run students around $47,483 (which includes tuition, mandatory fees, books and supplies, meals and board, course-related fees, loan fees, incidentals, room and local transportation). Cannon broke the news on Sunday by posting a snapshot of himself next to a Howard University sign, while carrying a pricey Louis Vuitton backpack. The star told Page Six of the decision to get his degree, "Nelson Mandela once said, 'Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world,' and with that said I have officially enrolled at Howard University." I am always seeking new challenges and continual growth and decided to obtain my first college degree from an institution that had a proven legacy of producing great minds. I have friends, mentors and colleagues who attended Howard University. I have heard about the famed Howard Homecoming since I was a kid growing up in California and knew that Howard would be the perfect place for me to further my education. I look forward to this new journey in my life and am excited about the possibilities ahead. It seems after his first day on the Washington, DC, campus, Cannon hopped on a plane out of town. "Turning these airplane into school buses," he captioned a snap aboard a flight Monday night. (Page Six)

Mrs. Doubtfire's Mara Wilson Reveals How She Quit Hollywood over Painful Scrutiny of Her Looks. Thanks to her charming turns in Mrs. Doubtfire and Matilda, Mara Wilson became one of the most beloved child stars of the '90s- but the actress says the pressures of a "toxic," image-obsessed industry were so heavy she had to retire as a tween. "I've had people tell me, 'The way that you judge yourself, looks-wise, is on this really strange level.' Well, it's because I grew up in Hollywood," Wilson, now 29, tells PEOPLE. "I had good experiences there, but I always knew there were girls much prettier than I was, and I knew that I was always competing with them. That has followed me my whole life. The one-time scene-stealer is now chronicling her rise to (and escape from) the spotlight in her witty debut memoir, Where Am I Now?: True Stories of Girlhood and Accidental Fame-and PEOPLE has an exclusive excerpt and interview in the magazine's new issue. Wilson began stealing hearts opposite Robin Williams in Mrs. Doubtfire and on Melrose Place in 1993; nabbed her first leading role the next year, starring in the Miracle on 34th Street reboot; sang the opening number at the Oscars in 1995; and was a bona fide national treasure by '96 after playing the precocious title character with telekinetic powers in Matilda. But by the time she'd hit puberty around the turn of the millennium, "I wasn't getting any parts," Wilson writes in Where Am I Now? (out Sept. 13). "Something didn't make sense-at least until I was called for a role in a pilot. I would be auditioning for the 'fat girl,'" Wilson writes. It was shortly after that audition that Wilson-whose mother Suzie died of cancer when Wilson was 8-decided with her dad she would begin to focus on school instead of acting. "I realized, 'I don't fit their idea of what a Hollywood actress looks like, so there's no room for me here,'" says Wilson. "It's hard to come out of that sane and without some serious doubts about yourself." Wilson discovered a passion for theater and writing in high school and college, but those doubts continued to haunt her. She saw her onetime friends and peers, such as Lacey Chabert, Hilary Duff, Scarlett Johansson and Kristen Stewart, on magazine covers. "Even though part of me knew I wouldn't go back to film acting, sometimes I wished I'd be in an accident where I'd injure my nose and jaw so I could get reconstruction guilt-free," Wilson writes. "As I saw it, I had three choices: get cosmetic surgery and go out on auditions for the cute and funny best friend characters, stay the way I was and go out for the meager character actor roles for young women, or accept myself and give up the idea of a Hollywood film acting career for good." Since graduating college, Wilson has made a name for herself in the New York comedy and storytelling scene. "Things have gotten a lot better since I left Hollywood-a great weight lifted," Wilson says. These days, she lives with her two cats, Milo and Theo, in Queens, where she writes comedy. Wilson came out as bisexual following the Orlando gay nightclub massacre in June. And she's aware her book is putting her back in the public eye. "This time," she says, "it's on my terms." (People)

Talk about brave! Kate Upton has taken aim at the Kardashians by posting a Snapchat selfie suggesting they've had plastic surgery. The model took a duck-face photo of herself and daringly captioned it: "I look like a Kardashian, nose job and all." Kim Kardashian has denied going under the knife, only admitting to indulging in Botox and a nonsurgical tummy tuck. In 2013, she lashed out at rumors that she'd had plastic surgery to lose weight after giving birth to her daughter, North West. "I am very frustrated today seeing reports that I got surgery to lose my baby weight! This is FALSE," she wrote. "I worked so hard to train myself to eat right & healthy, I worked out so hard & this was such a challenge for me but I did it!!! I'm so proud of my accomplishment & NO ONE will take this away from me with fake reports!" But it's not the first time there's been tension between the 24-year-old stunner and the reality TV megastar, 35. In 2013, Kardashian's husband, Kanye West, lashed out at Vanity Fair for describing Upton as the next Marilyn Monroe, when they featured the model and actress on their cover. The outspoken rapper thought the title belonged to his wife. "Kate Upton ain't Marilyn Monroe," he ranted to Power 105's Breakfast Club radio show. "Kim is Marilyn Monroe, you know that. She was controversial. She [is] controversial." The power couple graced the cover of Vogue five months later -- a cover that Upton was originally rumored to be tipped for. Kardashian and Upton have also gone head-to-head in the sexy stakes by both producing racy Carl's Jr. ads. (US Weekly)

Kylie Jenner Is Suffering From Food Poisoning: "I Don't Look Sexy Right Now at All." Kylie Jenner has been down and out. The 19-year-old E! star revealed in a series of Snapchat videos Tuesday that she has been battling food poisoning. "I went to the doctor again because I had food poisoning over the weekend and it has not been fun," Kylie shared from her bed. "So, that's why I've been a little MIA or if my Snapchats aren't as fun and exciting as they usually are." Appearing makeup free in her videos, Kylie added, "I don't look sexy right now at all." Despite feeling worse for wear, Kylie is keeping up with her work and her boyfriend Tyga. Earlier in the day she made it out of the house to get her nails and eyebrows done, and even attended a photo shoot for her rapper beau. "I'm back in action," she declared. Now that she's back on the up and up, Kylie is ready to get back to her makeup line. Although she was ready to debut three new matte lip kits Tuesday night, Kylie opted to keep her fans waiting for daylight Wednesday so they could really get a good look at the new colors. Not only has the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star been busy expanding her makeup line, Kylie also has been expanding her real estate portfolio. Kylie's realtor Tomer Friedman confirmed to E! News earlier this month that the makeup mogul purchased a home for $4.5 million, and it happens to be right next door to the home she bought in May for $6 million. The mansion sits on 3.9 acres, is roughly 5,000 square feet and offers four bedrooms and four bathrooms. A source told us that Kylie would be using the new property as more of a home office, while keeping her other property as her primary living quarters. Kendall Jenner also scooped up a mansion of her own, having purchased a $6 million house formerly owned by Emily Blunt and John Krasinski. (Eonline)

Kim, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian just scored a legal victory against the beauty company that was plastering their mugs all over the Internet to hawk a cosmetic line. TMZ broke the story ... the girls sued Haven Beauty -- which bought a failing cosmetics line called Boldface -- claiming the company had no right to use their images to sell its products. The company fired back -- the prior owner made a deal with the Kardashian sisters in which they obligated themselves to promote the cosmetic line, which included using their images on the company's website. The girls fired back again, saying yes, they made a deal, but Haven and the prior owner screwed them out of royalties so the deal was over. A judge just agreed with K, K and K, and issued an injunction prohibiting Haven from using a trace of the famed trio. There are still legal issues to settle, but the ruling is a big victory for the women. (TMZ)

Blac Chyna sent a woman to the hospital ... at least according to a woman who has now filed suit against the future Mrs. Kardashian. TMZ broke the story ... Chyna's friend, Paige Addison, was tooling around in Chyna's BMW back in November when she blew a stop sign and slammed into an SUV and injured 2 people inside. The lawsuit claims Chyna should've known Paige was a bad driver and should never have let her take the wheel. Paige was charged with felony hit-and-run. The people in the SUV want medical expenses, lost wages and other damages. We've reached out to Chyna ... so far, no word back. (TMZ)

Ed Hartwell curiously unloaded his Georgia mansion for an enormous loss just two days after blindsiding Keshia Knight Pulliam with divorce papers. We've learned Hartwell sold the 6 bedroom, 8,000 square foot home for $690k ... he'd had it on and off the market since 2012 before finally selling late last month. Ed originally bought the house for $1.268 mil in 2005 ... so he lost around $580k on the property. The timing of the sale is interesting ... Ed owned the home well before he and Keshia got married, so it's his property regardless. As for why the fire sale ... no one's talking, but you gotta wonder if he's bracing for lots of legal expenses. As TMZ reported -- the two are currently locked in a bitter court battle ... which includes nasty and claims of emotional abuse. (TMZ)

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Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston Visit a Children's Hospital In Character as Thor and Loki. A few deserving kids just got the surprise of a lifetime from Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston. The co-stars took time away from the set of filming Thor: Ragnarok on Tuesday to visit with the patients of Lady Cilento Children's Hospital in Australia. Dressed as their characters from the Marvel film, Chris and Tom spent time, shared a few words of encouragement and took photos with their young fans. ""Whosoever holds this hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor!" (I.e. everyone but the weirdo in the black suit). Unforgettable meeting all the children," Hiddleston captioned an Instagram photo of the pair posing with two children, adding, "They're the real heroes." Hemsworth followed suit with his own commemorative snapshot captioned, "Met the real superheroes of the world at @ladycilentochildrenshospital. A huge shout out to all the brave kids who are an inspiration to all of us!" Juiced TV, a weekly show presented by kids at the hospital, even had the chance to interview Hiddleston and Hemsworth during their visit. "Do you need a hand? We got your back if you do," Chris told one lucky patient while Tom added, "We're right here with you, man." The smiles and laughter from the children say it all, as the actors discuss their onscreen sibling rivalry as the titular superhero and supervillain from the wildly popular film franchise. As it turns out, Hemsworth was so touched by the experience he returned to the hospital on Wednesday for a second visit. And although the Aussie native left his long blonde ponytail in the wardrobe department this time around, the hospital wrote on Instagram that the actor "saw a number of children and families that didn't see him. He made young Daniel's night!" Chris and Tom are far from the first stars to bring their superhero personas to life for children in need. Chris Evans and Chris Pratt have both done their part to brighten the days of patients as Star-Lord and Captain America, and earlier this year Robert Downey Jr.. bonded with a few of his youngest #TeamIronMan members. (Eonline)

Prince William Plays Video Games With Teens During Youth Charity Event. Prince William and Kate Middleton are picking up where they left off in the fight for Britain's youth. After vacationing in France with their two children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, the royal pair resumed business as usual during a royal visit to the English town of Luton on Wednesday. During their trip, they dedicated their attention to three organizations, including Youthscape and Keech Hospice. To begin, Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge kicked back with teenagers at Youthscape's recently reopened location in Luton's Bute Mills, where they played video games, spoke to teens about how the organization helped empower them through difficult times and participated in an online support group geared toward helping young people stop self-harm. The visit was even sweeter as the couple was presented with brownies made by some of the teens who frequent the center's kitchen after school. After speaking with various faith and charity groups who work with Youthscape to provide resources to teenagers in the area, the royals headed to Keech Hospice, which provides free and specialized care to adults and children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. While it was a busy afternoon for the couple, the royals smiled all the way through, Kate dressed in a wardrobe favorite -- her blue and white floral sheath dress by LK Bennett. William coordinated with his wife in a pair of blue trousers, a tan suit jacket and navy tie. Both have been outspoken advocates of programs supporting children and teens in Britain, particularly when it comes to advocating for mental health resources. Along with Prince Harry, the trio launched the Heads Together campaign, which is meant to facilitate healthy discussion and break down the stigmas attached to mental health. The organization was the 2017 Virgin Money London Marathon's Charity of the Year and the race currently has over 250,000 runners signed up to participate. According to a statement from Kensington Palace, it is the "biggest single project Their Royal Highnesses have undertaken together." "Like most parents today, William and I would not hesitate to seek help for our children if they needed it. We hope to encourage George and Charlotte to speak about their feelings, and to give them the tools and sensitivity to be supportive peers to their friends as they get older," she wrote as a guest editor for The Huffington Post. "We know there is no shame in a young child struggling with their emotions or suffering from a mental illness." (Eonline)

In case you hadn't heard, Jenna Dewan Tatum is a pretty amazing dancer. (Oh, you missed that memo? We'll wait here while you watch all of Step Up, check out her Lip Sync Battle performance and watch her "Toddlerography" twice.) So it's no surprise that dance apparel company Danskin wanted the actress, 34, to be the brand's ambassador. And it's also no surprise that Dewan Tatum, 34, jumped (well, grand jete-d) at the chance. "My mom reminded me, when I was four years old, starting a community dance class on the weekends and I had to wear a black leotard and pink tights," Dewan Tatum told PeopleStyle on the set of her ad campaign shoot. "She got me a Danskin black little cap sleeve leotard and pink tights -- that's kind of why I jumped at this offer. I love Danskin, I've been wearing it for literally 30 years." The star says she's loving the brand's new "more on trend, edged-up" designs and is ready to break dancewear out of its leotards-and-legwarmers rut and try something new and fun: "I'd like to start designing something, my own line, but we'll see if there is any interest there!" She also says daughter Everly, 3, has a bit of ballerina in her (which makes sense, considering her parents fell in love on the set of a dance movie). "She has a leotard. The first thing she said to me today when she saw me on set, 'Mommy, you're wearing a leotard like me.' We have a plethora of tutus. Name the color and the sparkle and we have it. She likes to layer her tutus, she'll wear like four or five at once," she said. "We started her in dance class and it was too structured for her. She really likes to be free and do her own thing, she's her own little spirit. She likes a good dance, [but] the pressure is on or the attention is on, she's like 'No.' To look at her in a leotard and tutu makes my heart melt, but I'm really conscious not to push it on her." Though she may be known for her acting career and gorgeous style as much as her moves these days, Dewan Tatum says that her background (including backup dancing for Janet Jackson) informs so much of what she does today. On the red carpet, dance "instills a sense of confidence with your own body very early on, you're very aware of where your body is and how you feel in your body and you're much more comfortable ... I've been on stages for all different levels and arenas and that doesn't, it sort of doesn't bother me in that way. It allows for certain extra bit of confidence." And heels? Not a problem for this lady. "Most of the jobs you do as a dancer, they require you to wear heels," she says. "You rehearse in sneakers or tennis shoes and then 'Oh, we're wearing 4-in. heels? Okay.' So you learn very quickly how to dance in heels ... I got very adept at walking, dancing, everyone jokes, you can do anything in heels. I'm almost more comfortable in heels than I am in anything else." (People)

Sofia Richie's 18th Birthday Suffers a Setback: "Anything Else Want to Go Wrong?" Sofia Richie is ready to celebrate her 18th birthday -- but first, there's just one thing standing in her way. Before boogieing the night away Tuesday, the aspiring model and half-sister to Nicole Richie had to press pause on the early festivities to deal with a minor delay. "Of course I'm sick day before my birthday...Anything else want to go wrong?" she plead on Snapchat along with a photo of what appears to be a doctor's office. As the song goes, Sofia, "It's my party and I'll cry if I want to!" Not to fret, the birthday girl recovered and headed out on the town to a party with her pals, equipped with blasting music and big balloons spelling out her name. Unfortunately, there was one special person missing from the first celebration -- her 22-year-old brother Miles Richie. "Words don't describe how much I miss my bob. 18 doesn't feel right without you," she penned on Instagram along with a photo of the two posing in front of a mirror. "Thank you for never turning your back on me and always being my rock. Come home so I can have a hug and feel right again. So blessed to have someone like you in my life." While the teen didn't mention any other underlying issues with the evening, the celebration comes on the heels of a social media uproar involving Justin Bieber and his former ladies, Selena Gomez and Hailey Baldwin. After Richie began popping up in photos with the Grammy winner, his fans went on the social media attack. "I'm gonna make my Instagram private if you guys don't stop the hate this is getting out of hand," he wrote on Instagram. Meanwhile, Gomez chimed in to stand up for his followers. "If you can't handle the hate then stop posting pictures of your girlfriend lol-it should be special between you two only," she commented. "Don't be mad at your fans. They love you." After some digital sparring between the two exes, Bieber deleted his Instagram altogether while Selena backtracked on her remarks. "What I said was selfish and pointless," she later wrote on Snapchat. As for Baldwin, she issued this cryptic message. "Misplacing the blame onto someone else isn't going to get you to the next stage in life. so try not to manipulate a situation to make yourself look better." However, she subsequently deleted the Instagram post and clarified on Twitter, writing "The only thing I 'weigh in on' is everyday life in general. Don't rope me into things I'm not a part of and please respect my privacy." While a source previously told E! News Richie and Bieber are not dating, their further sightings together have only fueled speculation. However, he was also sighted alongside model Bronte Blampied in the United Kingdom in recent days. As the romance rumors continue to swirl, Sofia is ready to forge into her new year with a brand new 'do. "Yup we chopped it," she announced on Instagram with a photo of her shoulder-length bob. Happy Birthday, Sofia! (Eonline)

Kate Gosselin is opening up about her son Collin. In this week's issue of PEOPLE, the reality star reveals how she came to the hard decision of enrolling her 12-year-old son in a program away from home that can help him reach his full potential. "Collin has special needs," Kate tells PEOPLE. "[There's] a fairly fluid diagnosis of what those needs are, but he needs to learn certain strategies to help him deal with things. This has been a struggle we've had for a very long time, and it's one I've dealt with on my own. I've felt very alone in this. By the same token, it's not something that has only impacted me or him-our entire family has been impacted." Collin is currently "enrolled in a program that is helping him learn the skills he needs to be the best him he can be," she says. "We miss him so much, so it's been hard because there is a huge hole in our family without him here. But it comforts us to know he's where he needs to be right now, and I can feel good about that." Collin is one of the sextuplets Gosselin welcome on May 10, 2004, along with Alexis, Leah, Hannah, Joel and Aaden. "When your kids go to college, do you miss them? Yes, but you reassure yourself that they are getting so much out of it," she says. "And that's the same sort of investment I feel like I've made Collin's future. (People)

Here Is What's Next for Ryan Lochte Following His Rio Robbery Scandal. It's no secret that Ryan Lochte has had quite the roller coaster week following his highly publicized Rio robbery scandal, but what's next for the Olympic swimmer? E! News has learned what the next steps are for the young athlete, and what he hopes to happen after what may arguably be one of the most controversial and disappointing weeks of his life. "Ryan is not planning on doing anything big at this moment. He is trying to let the dust settle for now," a source tells E! News exclusively. "He is taking a break from swimming for a little bit, but will get back at training when he feels up to it. He is not giving up, he just is very overwhelmed what has happened." Additionally, the insider tells us Lochte has been receiving support from loved ones during this trying time, but hopes the general public can look past his faults. "He has his family for emotional support, but they even have given him some tough love. He was in Los Angeles just minding his business and hiding out with his lady friend. He wants to put all of this behind him." The source adds, "He knows it will take a while for people to look past everything that has happen over the past two weeks, but he hopes people understand he made a stupid mistake." E! News reported that Lochte "feels like his life is crumbling under him. He is reevaluating everything. He honestly did not think this was going to be blown out of proportion like it was. He just felt like he had to keep up with this lie or else. After everyone found out the truth he knew it was over. He really does feel bad." Following the global scandal that sparked during the Rio Games, Lochte has lost all of his sponsorships. During a sit-down interview with Matt Lauer, the Olympian expressed his remorse, saying, "That's why I'm taking full responsibility for it because I over-exaggerated that story and if I [had] never done that, we wouldn't be in this mess. The people of Rio...the authorities -- they put on a great games," he continued. "My immature intoxicated behavior tarnished that a little." (Eonline)

So Josh Murray really was there for the right reasons! In the new issue of Us Weekly, the Bachelor in Paradise star, 32, exclusively reveals that he and Amanda Stanton are still a couple -- and have moved in together. "Things are going amazing," says Murray, who relocated from Atlanta to Stanton's apartment in Irvine, California, this summer. "I 100 percent believe that Amanda is somebody I could spend the rest of my life with." Stanton, 26, mom of daughters Kinsley, 4, and Charlie, 2, is equally effusive about Murray. "He's so dedicated and so loyal," she tells Us. "He's sweet and thoughtful and caring -- it's not just something he turns on for the cameras." Since Murray arrived in Paradise during the current third season, his motives were questioned by his costars. Nick Viall -- Murray's onetime rival for Andi Dorfman's heart on The Bachelorette -- was irked Stanton had chosen Murray over him. He even questioned whether Murray's aim in pursuing her was simply to spite him. Evan Bass, who also had a crush on the blonde beauty, warned her that Murray's ex-fiancee, Dorfman, had blasted him in her recent tell-all. (In May's It's Not Okay, she accused Murray of being emotionally abusive; he called her claims "fiction.") Stanton tells Us she hasn't read the book -- and has no plans to. "I know Josh pretty well now myself, so it's not something I'm too worried about," she says. "There are two sides to every story." The pair prefer to focus on their future instead. "I definitely want to get married again," says Stanton. "I do want more kids, eventually. I have my hands full right now, but somewhere along the road -- yes!" (US Weekly)

Kylie Jenner is arguably stepping up as Tyga's now longtime GF and helping him raise his child ... the other scenario -- she's pissing off baby mama Blac Chyna something fierce. Kylie took 3-year-old King Tuesday to play a round of miniature golf in Sherman Oaks. Tyga also tried his hand on the putting green. It's unclear how Chyna feels about her one time mortal enemy. She hedged last week during a Facebook Live session. We're on the lookout for her reaction. (TMZ)

Leslie Jones has been horribly violated by a hacker who got into her website and posted all of her identification, including driver's license and passport ... and naked photos. Jones has been dogged by haters since "Ghostbusters" was released and she was the target of a slew of racist comments. Some people even sent her pictures of a gorilla. The hacker who got into her accounts put a video of Harambe on the top of her website. The hacker gained access to Leslie's phone or iCloud and posted sexually explicit nude pics of the actress. Leslie's people have taken down the site. (TMZ)

Team USA's Final Five Gymnasts ''Don't Like It'' When You Try to Pit Them Against Each Other. The ladies who represented Team USA in gymnastics just returned back to the States after a successful run in Rio, and sat down with E! News' Maria Menounos to dish all the details on their time away in Brazil -- from their surprise meet and greet with Zac Efron to dealing with media coverage of individual gymnasts. While it's known that the Olympics are arguably the biggest sports competition we have, sometimes we forget that it's not just one country against another, but teammates competing against each other, too. And when you have such a talented group like the Final Five, the competition gets pretty stiff. Regardless of that, however, the girls tell E! News that there was never any bad blood between these tumbling teammates. "We don't like it," Aly Raisman told us of people trying to pit them against each other. Simone Biles added, "We're a team so we didn't pay attention to it. They did that themselves but we were well put together as a team and I think they realized that." As for certain gymnasts getting more media attention than others, Biles states that she felt "we all got equal attention," noting, "We all broke so many records while we were there, so the attention was disbursed equally." Raisman adds, "We're representing USA as best as we can. So if one of us gets a gold, we're happy, because it's one more for Team USA. We all support each other, we all have fun, I know that sounds cheesy. People don't always believe it, but we know that we're happy, we know that we love each other so that's all that matters." You know who else they love? Zac Efron! The ladies got a surprise visit from the hunky Hollywood star while in Rio, which was an extra treat for Biles, who is known to have the biggest crush on the actor. But the ladies have a few more names on their radar. When asked who some of the other girls' are crushing on, the Final Five explained that they have eyes on Theo James, Dave Franco and Liam Hemsworth ("But he's taken," a somber Aly noted, LOL). Plus, who would be down to put on some heels and tear up the ballroom floor on Dancing With the Stars? (Eonline)

Ryan Lochte is going to get punished by the USOC ... but sources connected with the 4 swimmers don't think it's fair for the organization to annihilate them to appease those who are out for blood. Lochte's lawyer, Jeff Ostrow, tells TMZ he has faith in the USOC and that the organization will punish Lochte in a manner that matches his conduct during the drunken Brazilian escapade. Ostrow would not say more. Michael Phelps' punishment for his 2 DUIs is unquestionably relevant. The reality is ... but for the grace of God, Phelps could have killed an innocent person while driving drunk. After his second DUI in 2014, the USOC imposed a 6-month suspension. The org. did not strip Phelps of his medals or keep him from competing in the 2016 Olympics. As for Lochte and crew, they were drunk as well, but none got behind the wheel. Our sources say worst-case scenario ... Lochte damaged a sign outside a gas station bathroom and peed on the grass. As for the "lies" -- our sources are adamant ... he and the other swimmers were taken out of a cab at gunpoint and ordered to turn over hundreds of dollars ... classic robbery. The sources acknowledge the swimmers were deceptive by implying they were pulled over in a moving cab. Bottom line ... sources connected with the 4 swimmers say a 6-month suspension would be harsh given Phelps' punishment, but could still be justified. Anything more, they say, is just vengeance to appease the media and the public. (TMZ)

Ryan Lochte's Rio "robbery" wasn't the gold medal liar's first Olympic fib. Sources told Page Six that following the 2012 games in London -- during a stay in New York -- hard-partying Lochte allegedly invented a far-fetched reason to move to a hotel that was closer to the clubs. Sources said that after the London Olympics, a sponsor put Lochte up in the swanky "presidential suite" at a Midtown hotel for a week of press events. But he "threw a fit," demanding to move to a different hotel. "He started lying about 'bedbugs' being in his room and insisted that his hotel be changed to something downtown," said a source with knowledge of the incident. Other athletes staying at the hotel did not complain. "Meanwhile, he just sat in the lobby staring .?.?. literally staring into space and was in no rush to go anywhere. If there were bedbugs, would you sit on a couch in the lobby of an infested hotel and not rush out? There's nothing in that noggin of his," said the source, who's still marveling over Lochte's alleged antics. Lochte's team went into overdrive trying to find him new downtown digs after he "cried bedbugs," said the insider. "His team was running around like chickens with their heads cut off and he just sat there. He even left his luggage in his room .?.?. in the grand presidential suite. The hotel had to have the room inspected and dogs were brought up at their expense." The source alleged, "He swims and he parties." But a pal of Lochte's fired back, of the alleged faux bedbug scare: "Your anonymous source deserves gold medals for cowardice and BS storytelling." Lochte's been remorseful over his Rio "overexaggeration" after he invented a dramatic tale that he'd been robbed at gunpoint. This week, he lost a string of sponsorship deals, yet at the same time some teammates have defended his character. On Tuesday, swimmer Nathan Adrian told "Hollywood Today Live," "I think he regrets what happened and he's certainly looking forward to the future and trying to figure out how to get back in the game." (Page Six)

Hawaii Woman Wins $10.7M Jackpot Playing a Penny Slot at Wynn Las Vegas. When you win $10.7 million gambling, what happens in Vegas does not stay in Vegas. A woman from Oahu, Hawaii hit it big at the Wynn hotel in Las Vegas on Sunday when she won a total payout of $10,777,270.51 from a single penny slot. The guest, who requested her identity be kept confidential, played on a Wynn-themed Megabucks machine, which takes $3 bets, according to several local news outlets. Wynn Las Vegas confirmed the woman's jackpot on Twitter Tuesday writing, "How would you celebrate if you were the lucky winner of a $10.7 million jackpot on one of our slot machines?" The Megabucks machine appears to be the game to wager one's money. The biggest ever jackpot recorded was at the Excalibur hotel in March 2003 when a 25-year-old Los Angeles resident put $100 in a Megabucks machine, and won a total of $40 million. (People)

Music

Lady Gaga could have a surprise up her sleeve. Industry insiders are speculating the singer will "pull a Beyonce" and drop a secret new album in the fall. But a source close to Gaga told us the pop star won't pull any gimmicks with a release. "She will probably have an album out this year, but I doubt she's going to keep it secret," said the source. Gaga's work was one reason she split from Taylor Kinney in July. "They realized they needed a break when she started working on her album," a source told us. (Page Six)

If the hook in Ariana Grande's hit song, "One Last Time," sounds familiar that's because she jacked it from a song that came out 2 years earlier ... according to a new lawsuit. Songwriter Alex Greggs says he wrote, and holds the copyright on the 2012 tune, "Takes All Night" ... an EDM track for Skye Stevens. In the suit, Greggs says Ariana and David Guetta -- who produced "One Last Time" -- duplicated the most memorable part of his song ... the chorus! Greggs is a heavy hitter, who's worked with Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake and both Jacksons -- Janet and Michael -- and says Ariana copied his music as well as lyrics, like ... "take(s) [or taking] you home." He's suing for a cut of the profits from AG's track, a top 20 hit in 2014. Go ahead and play juror ... check out both tunes. (TMZ)

Victoria Beckham wants the Spice Girls to reunite - she just doesn't want to be part of it. Emma Bunton said that she'd recently had a conversation with Beckham, who has urged her to make the reunion happen in time for the group's 21st anniversary next year. "For a long time she has wished us the best," Bunton said of Victoria. "I was talking to her at David's birthday party and he said 'you've got to do something'. Maybe she will change her mind, she does that, who knows." She added that, although rumors of the band getting back together have intensified over the past few months, "There is nothing set in stone... I personally think we should do something." (British Glamour)

James Corden has only gone and booked Britney Spears AKA the queen of pop for his next Carpool Karaoke... and we could NOT be more excited. Britney Spears joined James Corden on his popular Late Late Show skit and a teaser trailer has been unveiled. Anyone else think she looks a bit nervous? 90s icon and Hit Me Baby singer revealed the news on her Twitter with a photo of her and James beside his famous car... Britney follows a long list of celebrities who have joined James for a karaoke-filled ride around LA, including Michelle Obama who did it most recently, and others like Selena Gomez, Gwen Stefani and Justin Bieber. We're expecting a healthy dose of hits like Slave 4 U, Oops!... I Did It Again, and My Prerogative to tide us over until we hear Brit's new album, Glory, which is yet to be released. (British Glamour)

Father John Misty Copies Kanye with 'Life of Padre' Tour Merch. Father John Misty loves a good prank. Whether it's covering Taylor Swift by way of Lou Reed, playing bizarre, rambling live shows and super inappropriate lullabyes. His latest, though is one of the best troll jobs yet. According to the former Misty, he loved Kanye West's Life of Pablo Cali DeWitt-designed tour merch so much that he just straight up copied it for his own gear. The items allegedly include "Life of Padre" t-shirts ($25), a hat that says simply, "Padre" ($25) in the same gothic script as 'Ye's merch, as well as a long-sleeve ($40) a hoodie ($50) with the holy phrase and the words "Juan" and "Misty" on opposite arms. The collection also includes higher-end items as well, such as a pair of "Misty" rose quartz crystal earrings ($45). "You DO want the energy of THESE crystals 1000% locally sourced in L.A.," he promised. All those items are available for pre-order now... or are they? Worst case scenario, you can order some of his other offbeat gear, including HONEYBEAR album cover leggings, "Innocence" by Misty perfume or an $8 Skull Mariachi pin. A spokesperson for Misty could not be reached for comment about when the Padre merch will ship. (Billboard)

Did Sony Music and RCA have an advantage over singer Kesha when New York Supreme Court Justice Shirley Kornreich tossed out her case against producer Dr. Luke in April? Kornreich's husband, lawyer Ed Kornreich, is a partner at Proskauer Rose, a firm that counts Sony/RCA as a client. "There seems to be a strong conflict of interest," a music insider mused. Kesha withdrew her California lawsuit against Dr. Luke for sexual assault and abuse, saying she wanted to "get my music out" this month. But she continues to appeal in New York. "The lawsuit is so heavy on my once free spirit, and I can only pray to one day feel that happiness again," the singer said on Facebook. Sony didn't comment. (Page Six)

Fox News Calls Red Hot Chili Peppers 'Worst Band on the Planet'. "Poor man's Faith No More, don't ever forget it." Fox News host Greg Gutfeld is not a Red Hot Chili Peppers fan. He made that very clear on Monday, while reporting on a video of bassist Flea jamming out with Koko the Gorilla. "As most musicians know, this is a vast improvement over the Red Hot Chili Peppers, the worst band on the planet," Gutfeld said. His co-host Eric Bolling egged him on, saying, "The producers said you should do this story, and I said no, Gutfeld is going to say the ape is better than Flea." To which Gutfeld replied, "The ape is better than Anthony Kiedis. By the way, the ape is 45, which is half the age of Anthony Kiedis. Red Hot Chili Peppers, poor man's Faith No More, don't ever forget it." Bolling for one, is a fan. He offered after the unexpected diatribe, "I love the Red Hot Chili Peppers, big fan." Gutfeld later tweeted that his comments were a "tribute" to comedian Neil Hamburger, who's known for his many jokes at the Chili Peppers' expense. (Billboard)

Movies

Box Office: Obama Love Story 'Southside With You' Plots Aggressive Nationwide Rollout. A copy of the film was sent to the White House and exec producer John Legend has recommended the Obamas check it out before it hits more than 800 theaters. There are first dates -- and then there are first dates that have the chance to impact history. One such encounter is detailed in first-time feature director Richard Tanne's new movie Southside, chronicling President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama's first date in 1989 when they were young lawyers at the same Chicago firm. Southside With You, opening in U.S. theaters this weekend, has earned glowing reviews since making its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January. The film stars Parker Sawyers and Tika Sumpter. Thanks to the strong critical reaction and a successful screening program -- not to mention President Obama's surging approval rating in the waning days of his administration -- partners Miramax and Roadside Attractions have quietly decided to open Southside With You nationwide, versus a platform run, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. The pic has booked 801 theaters to date, include numerous locations in major markets including Washington, New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. Southside With You is projected to do well among African-American women, art house audiences and general consumers feeling nostalgic about the end of the Obama presidency. So far, the Obamas haven't publicly commented on the film, but it has been made available to them for viewing via the Motion Picture Association of America, which routinely provides movies to the White House. John Legend, a pal of the presidential couple, is an executive producer of Southside With You and last week told reporters that he's recommended President Obama and the first lady "check it out soon." He added, however, that he understands why it could be tough to watch yourself being played by someone else on the big screen. "Richard's intelligent and heartfelt homage to a brief moment in time simply swept us away," said Miramax film and TV chief Zanne Devine. "We can't wait to share Richard's vision with a wider and more diverse audience." Southside With You will be one of Roadside's widest releases ever. Miramax and Roadside picked up U.S. rights to the film from IM Global out of Sundance. "The movie is definitely a unique experience. I love the Obamas, so that was a big part of my excitement," said Roadside co-president Howard Cohen. "Also it's a great film in and of itself about a pair of public figures. It never feels awkward, and it's not overtly political." (Hollywood Reporter)

Harry Belafonte Questions Timing of Resurfaced Nate Parker Rape Trial, Praises 'Birth of a Nation'. The performer and activist said the 1999 rape trial case, which resurfaced ahead of the film's Oct. 7 release, is "history." Of 'Birth,' he says: "This film is touching a lot of consciousness. Why isn't that the story?" Harry Belafonte says it's unfair that Nate Parker's shining moment with his film The Birth of a Nation is being overshadowed by a 17-year-old rape case. But the iconic performer and activist adds that he's not clear about the facts and wants to look more into the story that's been dominating entertainment headlines. Belafonte said in an interview with The Associated Press on Tuesday that he saw Parker's upcoming Nat Turner slave rebellion drama and was wowed by the project. He called the film "a winner" and called 36-year-old Parker -- who directed, wrote, produced and starred in the film -- "a very bright young man." But concerning the rape case, Belafonte, 89, said, "I don't even know what the facts are. I don't know what the truth is." Yet he also questioned why the old case just happened to resurface ahead of the film's Oct. 7 release. "It's interesting because it's coming out the same time the film's coming out. Of all the stories you can tell, why are you telling this story? And if he was somebody who had committed a crime and got away with it, but he faced the justice system," Belafonte said. "The fact that [the system] may have screwed up, the fact that it didn't really take care of justice, the fact that he should have been punished or whatever is history," the singer added. "The fact is that he was confronted and then he did go through the process. Why are you bringing this up now? What has he done that requires this kind of animus?" Parker was on the road to Oscar glory after Birth won key prizes at the Sundance Film Festival in January and was sold to Fox Searchlight for a record $17.5 million. Yet earlier this month, the Hollywood trade press began to run stories about a 1999 rape allegation made against Parker when he was a student and wrestler at Penn State University. Parker was acquitted, but his college roommate and Birth collaborator Jean Celestin was initially found guilty of sexual assault. It was later overturned when the accuser declined to testify for a retrial. The accuser, after several previous attempts, committed suicide in 2012. "How do I put it in a perspective that helps me with greater clarity understand why this is the consequence of something he's done by getting this high profile, 'cause this film is touching a lot of consciousness. Why isn't that the story?" Belafonte asked. "And is this going to be the price that young black women and men pay for making films of substance?" he continued. "Are they going to dig in and get dirt instead of fruit? What are we doing here? And where is the voice that defends him if he in fact is worthy of defending?" (Hollywood Reporter)

Emmanuelle Bercot's '150 Milligrams' to Open San Sebastian Festival. It stars Danish actress Sidse Babett Knudsen as a lung specialist on a crusade against a state-approved drug. Medical thriller La Fille de Brest (150 Milligrams), directed by France's Emmanuelle Bercot, will open this year's edition of the San Sebastian Film Festival held next month in northern Spain, organizers said Wednesday. Based on a true story, the film recounts the discovery by lung specialist Dr. Irene Franchon of the fatal relationship between a state-approved drug and a string of suspicious deaths among patients under treatment at a Brest hospital and her crusade to expose the truth It will be the European premier of the fifth film helmed by Bercot who is also an actress and screenwriter. Her film La Tete Haute (Standing Tall) opened last year's Cannes film festival where she won the best actress award for her hole in Mon Roi (My King). La Fille de Brest/150 Milligrams stars Danish actress Sidse Babett Knudsen as the doctor. Last year, she won France's Academie des Arts et Techniques du Cinema's Cesar Award for best supporting actress in L'Hermine (Courted). Produced by Haut et Court, the film's worldwide distribution is being handled by Germany's Wild Bunch AG. The San Sebastian Film Festival runs Sept.16-Sept. 24 in the Basque seaside resort. (Hollywood Reporter)

TV

Nashville Gets a Premiere Date on CMT, But You're Going to Have to Wait a While. It's really happening, y'all! Nashville is really, truly coming back to TV after ABC canceled it (and CMT blessedly saved it). CMT announced the premiere dates for its scripted series slate, and there's some good news and bad news. The good news, obviously, is that Nashville is coming back to TV and now there's an honest to goodness date for it! The bad news is that said premiere date isn't until 2017. Okay, so we'll have to wait a few more months, but a couple of months is better than never, right? Nashville's two-hour season five premiere will air Thursday, Jan. 5 at 9 p.m., giving it both a new day and a new time slot. Although we still don't have any information about where the show will pick back up, which characters will be regulars, and pretty much anything else, we do know that it'll have new showrunners Ed Zwick and Marshall Herskovitz at the helm. The network's next big scripted debut will come in March with the premiere of the eight-part limited series Million Dollar Quartet, about the all-star jam session with Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins and the musicians' subsequent rise to fame during the early days of the civil rights movement. Season two of the Billy Ray Cyrus comedy Still the King will premiere in the spring. "After a promising start with Still The King, we now have a clear path in attracting new audiences with our scripted programming," Jayson Dinsmore, CMT's head of development, said in a statement announcing the news. "Beginning with Nashville in January, each series will help launch the next; creating an overlay to cycle viewers through our originals year round." (Eonline)

Get Ready: Blindspot Season 2 Will Be Even More Action Packed and Is a "Massive Emotional Roller Coaster." Blindspot featured gasp-inducing reveals and non-stop action in season one, but things are just getting started. How do we know? Because the exclusive season two first look -- it'll blow you out of the water. "It's going to send you on a massive emotional roller coaster," Jaimie Alexander teases in the new preview. Get a peek at season two, including new addition Archie Panjabi (who appears to be up to no good... or lots of good?), now. There's also a recap to refresh your memory. If only Jane Doe had a video recap for her life... "We have a lot of new faces who are going to help clarify who Jane Doe really is," Alexander says. And get ready for more action. Lots of it. "Season two is going to pack even more punches than the first," Audrey Esparza says. Yes, get ready for more stunts and car chases, Sullivan Stapleton says. "I'm excited to see where it takes us," Stapleton says. So are we. Blindspot season two premieres at a special time, Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 10 p.m. on NBC. It moves to its regular timeslot of 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21. (Eonline)

Mr. Robot Secrets Revealed: All About That Hoodie, Real Housewives Connection and...Alf. Mr. Robot is a show full of secrets. It's also a show full of Emmy nominations -- six to be exact -- but back to the secrets. There are layered stories so dense you probably weren't aware you were on the track of unraveling a big surprise. (Warning, spoilers follow.) Take the season one reveal that Christian Slater, Mr. Robot and Elliot's dad, is dead and in Elliot's (Rami Malek) head. Or the most recent revelation that Malek's Elliot has been in jail for the entirety of the second season so far -- that's seven episodes of the 12 we have in store. So, there are five more episodes of OMG moments coming -- and then another season after that. Now back to those Emmy nominations. The USA series has picked up nods for Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series, Outstanding Music Composition for a Series, Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series and Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series. Why isn't there an Emmy for Outstanding twist reveals? To celebrate Mr. Robot and its many twists, we've dug deep for the secrets to the burning questions you want to know. Like, how did Alf come about as a guest star and who fanned out over the puppet star's presence on set? And why wasn't Carly Chaikin allowed to audition at first? Get ready, the secrets are being revealed. Mr. Robot airs Wednesdays, 10 p.m. on USA. (Eonline)

Fuller House Is Recasting 2 Familiar Faces from DJ's Past. Fuller House is welcoming a few familiar faces back into the fold for season two -- but they're going to look very different from the last time you saw them. E! News has learned that the show is recasting two characters from DJ's past who will resurface in the second season finale of the Netflix revival. We'll meet the present-day versions of Full House's Nelson Burkhard, a.k.a. one of DJ's high school boyfriends (it's hard to remember those dark days, but she dated plenty of people who weren't as perfect as Steve), and Kathy Santoni, a.k.a. the mean girl in DJ and Kimmy's class, at their high school reunion. Nelson, who was originally played by Jason Marsden, is very obnoxious and full of himself when we catch up with him at the reunion. He's still incredibly wealthy, and wants to make sure everyone knows about it (and his houses on Stinson Beach, on Maui, and in Aspen). He zeroes in on DJ, whom he used to date. Kathy, who was originally played by Anne Marie McEvoy, is still as bitchy and snooty as she ever was. Now pregnant, she immediately starts making snide comments to Kimmy and DJ. TVLine first reported the news. Also upping the nostalgia factor this season? The fact that New Kids on the Block will appear in an upcoming episode (and happen to be the dream guest star that Full House was unable to land during its initial run). Season two will also see a cameo from Growing Pains' Alan Thicke, who will go on a date with one of DJ's friends. Fuller House season two will premiere on Netflix later this year. (Eonline)

Modern Family Is All Grown Up In New Season 8 Art. Modern Family is returning for its eighth season on Sept. 21, but it's Father's Day in the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker world. E! News has an exclusive sneak peek at the new key art for Modern Family season eight, along with a few tidbits about the upcoming adventures of your favorite families. The season premiere will begin with the family converging for a Father's Day celebration after vacations to New York, the Midwest and Mexico. Over the next couple of weeks, Claire (Julie Bowen) will struggle with Jay (Ed O'Neill) back at the company while Phil (Ty Burrell) enjoys more of his often-bizarre hobbies, and Gloria's (Sofia Vergara) hot sauce business starts to see some success. Mitch (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) and Cam (Eric Stonestreet) will entertain a revolving door of interesting guests in their upstairs rental unit, and Lily (Aubrey Anderson-Emmons) will experience the growing pains that come along with being a tween. Haley (Sarah Hyland) will begin an entrepreneurial career path while Alex (Ariel Winter) will battle mono and learn to keep her life balanced at Caltech. Manny (Rico Rodriguez) and Luke (Nolan Gould) will tackle their senior year of high school (and college visits) together. The eighth season will also see Halloween and New Year's Eve episodes, along with guest stars Martin Short and Nathan Fillion. Modern Family premieres Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 9 p.m. on ABC, along with the season four premiere of The Goldbergs at 8 p.m., the series premiere of new comedy Shameless at 8:30, the season three premiere of Black-ish at 9:30 p.m., and the series premiere of the new drama Designated Survivor at 10 p.m. (Eonline)

Bethenny Frankel on Her Future With Real Housewives of New York City and the "Terrible" Reunion. Sitting down to rehash a season's worth of drama mustn't ever be an easy day for any of the Real Housewives, but after the epically entertaining drama of The Real Housewives of New York City's eighth season, we might have one of the franchise's most explosive reunion specials coming our way. We here at E! News are always looking forward to a reunion like kids on Christmas Eve, but after hearing Bethenny Frankel describe the day from her POV, we're officially worried we might not be able to handle all the drama coming our way. "The reunion was absolutely terrible for me. I had strep throat, I had a 102 fever. I walked in not feeling well. It's not the type of thing you can cancel. It's a massive production and so many people's time and effort goes into it," Bethenny revealed ahead of the big season eight finale while celebrating the launch of her Skinnygirl Watermelon Lime Margarita. "It's the day that a lot of the laundry gets washed. Unfortunately, this load of laundry that we had to wash was so gigantic, I would say we got to probably about a quarter of it." One piece of dirty laundry that was given some attention presented a challenge to Bethenny's integrity, she told us. And that was a big no-no. "I definitely went in, to say the least. I don't really ever hold back and I don't ever manufacture anything," she added. "And I live my life completely honestly on the show, and it's not exactly a level playing field because, as I did say in the press, about 50 percent of the cast does not live their true life on the show." The relatively tough season has led to something of a sense of apathy for the reality TV superstar when it comes to talk of signing up for another season. A RHONY OG, Bethenny famously took a three-season leave of absence after the first three seasons, returning to shake things up for seasons seven and eight. But could she be ready to walk away all over again? "I have never been so sort of monotone about it. I really, usually am engaged a little bit, and now, I've been detached. I have. The show's doing so incredibly well, the ratings are unbelievable, and I'm proud of the fact that the show is real, that it's true. It's just been taxing," she admitted. "It's definitely been challenging, so we'll see what happens." The Real Housewives of New York City season eight finale airs Wednesday, August 24 at 9 p.m. on Bravo. (Eonline)

"Today" show insiders were "embarrassed" by Al Roker's explosive response to the Ryan Lochte scandal. The lovable weatherman flipped his lid during an on-air conversation with Billy Bush about the swimmer's shape-shifting story about being the victim of an armed robbery during the Rio Olympic Games, angrily saying, "He lied. He lied to you, he lied to Matt Lauer, he lied to his mom, [and] he left his teammates hanging while he skedaddled.'' But insiders told us "Today" executives and on-air talent -- already struggling to cover the story while managing relationships with the US Olympic Committee and individual athletes -- tried to smooth things over. "There were several producers and talent who were left trying to explain Al's over-the-top behavior," said a source. "Several insiders found themselves wanting to distance themselves from his response." "It was a great thing to watch online, but a lot of NBC staff thought that he took it way too far for something that, while it was certainly a legitimate issue and certainly bad behavior by Lochte, outrage to that level just wasn't justified." An NBC exec said: "This is not true. No one feels this way. In fact, everyone here is happy -- specifically with the 'Today' show's great ratings." (Page Six)

Bethenny Frankel Reveals Her Real Housewives of New York City Season 8 Regrets (Or Lack Thereof). The final moments of The Real Housewives of New York City season eight's penultimate episode were as nail-bitingly tense as any we've ever seen (and the season finale looks like it'll pick up with much of the same intensity), with Bethenny Frankel attempting to divulge her damning information about Luann de Lesseps' fiance Tom D'Agostino's illicit Regency Hotel rendezvous to the Countess herself -- and the Countess so horrified about the truth bomb about to drop in her lap that she bolted out of B's hotel room. Viewers were left with a frustrating "To be continued" taunt, while Bethenny was left with her face in her hands. But was she taken aback by Luann's unwillingness (at first, at least) to hear what she had to say? "Given the week she had had and given what was said at the party and where she is in her life, I was not surprised that she walked out. I wasn't surprised," the margarita mogul told E! News ahead of the big finale while promoting her new Skinnygirl Watermelon Lime Margarita. "I can't explain my feelings about it. Part of me felt confused and part of me felt bad. I had a multitude of emotions. Luann and I have had a very tumultuous relationship and it's had its ups and downs. Definitely, it's a circus of emotions." Luann is hardly the only person who Bethenny's sparred with in season eight, her second back after a three-season break. B also took on Dorinda Medley's BF John Mahdessian (and Dorinda, by extension) back at the beginning of the season and Sonja Morgan towards the middle, keeping her firmly in the thick of the drama all season long. And if you think she's feeling badly about her many squabbles -- think again. "I don't believe in regrets on the show. This is how I acted in these moments," she admitted. "What I will say is I was in a lot of arguments this season and each and every one of them was someone coming for my business." "You come for me, you're gonna get the wrath," she added. "And that's what happened this season." The Real Housewives of New York City season eight finale airs Wednesday, August 24 at 9 p.m. on Bravo. (Eonline)

The Real Housewives of New York City's Luann de Lesseps is not allowing one bad decision by her fiance to destroy the love they have for each other. On the last week's episode, Bethenny Frankel presented photographic proof that the Countess' fiance, Tom D'Agostino, Jr., kissed an ex-girlfriend at the Regency Hotel in New York. "It felt like someone ripped my heart out of my chest," she tells PEOPLE of seeing the photos. "I was devastated. I had my heart broken on television." Despite his locking lips with another woman the night before the couple's engagement party (de Lesseps reveals they'd had a fight and parted ways), the 51-year-old reality star is choosing to move forward with her engagement. "I'm not going to let a stupid kiss ruin the rest of my life," she affirms. "He screwed up. What he did was wrong. But this wasn't premeditated. It wasn't an affair. It was a mistake. He was upset with me. It was a stupid retaliation of some sort. He did the wrong thing, and he totally recognizes that. I know in my heart of hearts that he loves me." D'Agostino Jr. also realizes that his actions were a mistake. He tells PEOPLE, "If I could take it back, I would," and adds, "I deeply regret the mistakes I've made, and most of all hate the way it hurt Luann." Though de Lesseps has made peace with her love's indiscretion, she says she would not tolerate history repeating itself: "Obviously, if it happens again, I would have a serious problem with that. Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me." The Real Housewives of New York City season finale airs Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo. (People)

BBC Strikes Deal for Seven Agatha Christie Adaptations. The dramas will be delivered over the next four years, with the first - 'Ordeal by Innocence' - being produced by Mammoth Screen. Agatha Christie is having something of a purple patch. With Ben Affleck having signed up to direct a film based on The Witness for the Prosecution and Murder on the Orient Express being prepped by Kenneth Branagh, both for Fox, the BBC-which is currently shooting its own version of The Witness for the Prosecution with Toby Jones and Andrea Riseborough-has now signed a deal for seven more adaptations of the late author's works. Agatha Christie Productions with deliver the dramas over the next four years, once again working with growing banner Mammoth Screen- behind Witness for the Prosecution and last year's And Then There Were None- on the first of the seven, Ordeal by Innocence, to be adapted by Sarah Phelps. Other novels confirmed in the deal also include Death Comes As The End, set in ancient Egypt, and The ABC Murders, about a serial killer in 1930s Britain. "And Then There Were None was a highlight of the 2015 BBC One Christmas schedule, and we are truly delighted to be building on the success of that show, first with The Witness for the Prosecution, and then with adaptations of seven more iconic Agatha Christie titles," said Hilary Strong, CEO of Agatha Christie Limited, which in 2012 saw a 64 percent stake in the company sold to Acorn Media. "What Sarah Phelps brought to And Then There Were None was a new way of interpreting Christie for a modern audience, and Agatha Christie Ltd is thrilled to be bringing this psychologically rich, visceral and contemporary sensibility to more classic Christie titles for a new generation of fans." Ordeal by Innocence will be executive produced by Hilary Strong and James Prichard for ACPL, Karen Thrussell and Damien Timmer for Mammoth Screen and Matthew Read for BBC. (Hollywood Reporter)