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Odd Mom Out's Abby Elliott Marries House of Cards Writer Bill Kennedy. Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy! E! News has learned that Odd Mom Out star Abby Elliott has married her longtime love, House of Cards writer Bill Kennedy, in front of family and friends in Connecticut. "Ode to joy!" Abby's co-star Jill Kargman shared on Instagram while also confirming the nuptials. "@lilcutieforever @thebillykennedy #weddedbliss." The former Saturday Night Live star previously opened up about her special day to The Knot and shared that her new hubby helped out with the wedding planning every single step of the way. "He is very helpful. He's got good taste. We're both Catholic, so we're going to be having a Catholic ceremony in a church... the same church I had my first communion at." The comedian also discussed how she met her now-husband in a recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live. "We met on a movie that Billy wrote called Sex Ed that is on Netflix, you can check it out. Haley Joel Osment is in it and I did like one day," she recalled. "And we shot it in Tampa and we went to a strip club that night. Thee Dollhouse is where we fell in love. He bought me a ton of lap dances, but, like didn't talk to me." LOL! As to whether or not she was staying calm before the wedding, Abby admitted she had a few freak-outs before the big day. "There have been a lot of bridezilla moments," she admitted to Andy Cohen. "My dad [Chris Elliott] has actually become sort of a father of the bridezilla. He's getting really into it." Luckily, things appeared to go off without a hitch. Congratulations to the newlyweds. Martha Stewart Weddings was first to break the news. (Eonline)

American Idol's Brooke White Gives Birth to Baby No. 2. There's been a lot of buzz surrounding American Idol due to it being in the final season, but there's one contestant from the show's past who's buzzing about something else... Season 7 finalist, Brooke White, is expecting her second child with her husband, David Ray! The news is exceptionally exciting for the couple as the pregnancy did not come easy. Opening up on Instagram, White shared an ultrasound of her unborn son (yes, it's a boy!) and the story behind her IVF treatments she needed in order to get pregnant. "Meet our handsome little dude, due Sept. 2nd!" she wrote beside the photo. "It's hard to believe it's even real... Cause, WHEW, It's been a process. Infertility is hard. IVF is downright crazy, I've been a hormonal mess for several months, but it's totally worth it, because it finally worked. Hallelujah!" She continued, "Yes! We are so happy, we are so thankful. Yes, I have a million thoughts and feelings about this journey, cause my heart is humbled and very tender for this struggle and the many women I've come to know through it....12 weeks down, 28 to go!" The expecting mama also shared another photo on Friday, debuting her baby bump in honor of reaching 13 weeks preggers! Happy Friday and [peace] out 1st trimester, it's been fun, haha," she wrote beside the glowing photo. "13 weeks today! Thank you Lord! Thank you Dave for doing pretty much everything round here. And Thank you @sonnetjames for draping so nicely over my prominent protruding belly button that could be mistaken for a small island with your silky soft buttery jersey dress in such comfort and grace. It is good. I am Grateful. #13weeks #ivfsuccess #secondaryinfertility." Brooke and David are already parents to their 3-year-old daughter, London, who they welcomed into the world in May 2012. Congrats to the couple! UPDATE: Congratulations are in order! Brooke White announced the arrival of her second child Sunday afternoon. "Happy Sunday!! Look who finally had a baby! We are so pleased to introduce you to our not so little- little man, Sonny John Ray. Pushed him out yesterday 9/3/16 at 7:08 pm at a whopping 9lbs 9oz and 22 in!" she shared on Instagram from the hospital room. "He's alert and amazing and already giving us smiles. couldn't be more obsessed with our butterball! Can't wait for him to meet his big sister. So grateful! More details to come on his birth, but I gotta feed a hungry kid!" (Eonline)

Nick Lachey and Vanessa Lachey Expecting Baby No. 3. Nick Lachey and Vanessa Lachey definitely needed a bigger crib! The singer and television personality announced Friday that they are about to add a new member to their growing family with an adorable pregnancy announcement. In the photo, the couple and their two toddlers are posed atop packed boxes on the stoop of their new house. "We got a new crib! Now we need a new CRIB!" the tongue-in-cheek announcement read. "#LacheyPartyOf5... and Wookie," Vanessa captioned the exciting shot on her Instagram account. Plus, don't miss a glimpse of Vanessa's growing baby bump! Donning a long black sundress and floppy hat, the 35-year-old pregnant star is pictured cupping her belly as she holds hands with her son. The pair, who have been married since 2011, are already the proud parents of Camden John, 3, and 8-month-old Brooklyn Elisabeth. The two siblings will have a brand new brother or sister come Spring 2017. Just a few months ago, Vanessa dished to E! News about the possibility of adding a third child to the Lachey clan. "The second [child] has been different just in the sense that it's nonstop, but I love that," she explained in June. "It's busy and it's chaotic, but...it's what I've wanted and it's all I know right now and on top of all of that, I have the most amazing supportive husband." "If we're blessed with no. 3, it's just going to be that much more exciting," she added. "If it happens, it happens!" Well, it's officially happening! Congratulations to Nick and Vanessa on their happy baby news! (Eonline)

Ariel Winter Slams Sterling Beaumon Romance Rumors With a Single Tweet. Don't let the rumor mill fool you: Ariel Winter says she's most definitely still on the market. The Modern Family star's potential romance with childhood friend and actor Sterling Beaumon has been a hot topic of conversation lately, as the pair have attended multiple Hollywood events together over the past few months. But the college-bound 18-year-old put speculation to rest once and for all Friday afternoon via a platform she's come to use when clarifying her relationship status. "Everyone thinking I'm taken when I'm just over here like hi I'm single AF," Winter wrote on Twitter alongside a GIF of an animated piece of bread popping out of a toaster. Well played, Ariel. We can't help but draw comparisons to a previous Twitter confession Ariel made in June when she set the record straight on her breakup from longtime boyfriend Laurent Claude Gaudette. The actress shared a photo of Kim Kardashian with the text, "I'm like dropping hints that I'm single," also captioning the tweet, "When you're surprised that people just haven't gotten it yet..." In the month that followed her announcement, Winter has stepped out on multiple occasions with Sterling by her side. At the SkySpace Launch Party a source told E! News, "They were seen hanging out all night and it seemed like they were more than just friends," adding, "They were definitely very flirty and always close to each other." A renewed interest in Winter's relationship sparked just weeks ago when a separate insider told us she brought Beamoun as her date to Variety's Power of Young Hollywood party. "They were together the whole night," our source explained. "Anytime she would walk away to socialize with someone, he would follow. It was obvious he was her date." However, the insider said the pair made it a point to not show any PDA. "They seemed like they were being very careful not to and were trying to play it off." If Winter's friendship with the 21-year-old is in fact just that, we're sad to see yet another whirlwind summer romance come to an end. (Eonline)

John Krasinski's Latest Compliments to Emily Blunt Have Our Hearts Bursting: "My Wife Is My Hero." If there's one couple to admire in Hollywood, it may just be John Krasinski and Emily Blunt. Sure, they don't post selfies every week on social media. And no, they don't walk every red carpet possible. But when the pair speaks of the other, we can't help but listen in. Such was the case this weekend when John appeared on Sunday Today with Willie Geist where the subject of his family came up. As you likely could have guessed, The Office alum had plenty of thoughtful things to say about his leading lady. "My wife is my hero in every single way. Truly every single day I'm blown away by her," he shared. "So I'm always looking to her for inspiration." For those who may have forgotten, the Hollywood couple announced the arrival of their second child in July. And as it turned out, being a parent "changed everything" about how he looked at his latest movie's message. "I did understand my character's sort of plot a little better, being the guy on the doorstep of being a father," he explained when discussing The Hollars. "I understood my parents better. Immediately I was even more thankful for having a loving relationship with my brothers. Then you start thinking about the bigger idea of who's been here before you, and where you're headed, and continuing on." Between a successful career and a loving family he can always count on away from any cameras, John can't help but feel grateful for all that he has. "I am living a lottery ticket life," he proclaimed. "I don't even know if I deserved to be here. I just love that people are giving me the opportunity." (Eonline)

"American Crime" star Richard Cabral -- who earned an Emmy nod for playing gangbanger Hector Tontz in Season 1 -- is divorcing his wife, and he's doing it with a personal touch. Richard and Janiece Sarduy got married less than 2 years ago, and according to the divorce docs ... they've been separated since June. Richard is asking for joint custody of their 2-year-old daughter. The actor's truly going solo -- he filed the divorce himself. #NoMoreLawyers. Cabral does have some experience with the law. He's a former gang member who once did 5 years for shooting a man. (TMZ)

Marilyn Manson Defends Johnny Depp Following Divorce Drama: "I Would Stand By Him." Johnny Depp and Amber Heard may have reached a settlement in their divorce, but it won't stop Marilyn Manson from sharing his thoughts on the ordeal. In a new interview with The Daily Beast, the rocker explained his bond with the actor while also expressing his disappointment on the scrutiny put on his friend. "Lily-Rose is my goddaughter and I was there when [his son] Jack was born, so we go back," he shared with the publication. "Johnny is one of the nicest people that I know -- to the extent where it's almost heartbreaking how kind he is to his friends, and everyone around him. I know that he was completely crucified -- unjustly." He continued, "I would stand by him on anything." Just a few weeks ago, Amber and Johnny reached a divorce settlement out of court, just one day before the estranged pair was scheduled to appear before a judge for a hearing. The Pirates of the Caribbean star had agreed to pay his ex-wife approximately $7 million. Amber would later request to have all the money donated to charity including the ACLU and Children's Hospital Los Angeles. "Our relationship was intensely passionate and at times volatile, but always bound by love. Neither party has made false accusations for financial gain. There was never any intent of physical or emotional harm," the couple said in a statement to E! News. "Amber wishes the best for Johnny in the future. Amber will be donating financial proceeds from the divorce to a charity. There will be no further public statements about this matter." As both parties try to move forward with their lives, Marilyn told The Daily Beast that Johnny is "handling it the best he can and he's a great dad, too." The rocker also finds "joy" in how Johnny's kids are turning out to be. "It fills me with joy to see his kids grow up and be so smart, and so hilarious," he shared. "[Me and Johnny] played a show together not too long ago. It's hard to say when you talk about your friends. Of course I think that all of it was bulls--t, and I think that he is a great person. I wouldn't agree with any of it if someone were to put me on the stand and ask me what I know, or what I've witnessed." (Eonline)

How Justin Bieber Inspired Rob Lowe to Let Comedy Central Roast Him. Rob Lowe has watched every Comedy Central Roast -- so he knows exactly what he's getting into when some of comedy's sharpest wits, such as Roast mainstay Jeff Ross, Saturday Night Live star Pete Davidson and Rob Riggle -- and randos such as Jewel, Peyton Manning and Ann Coulter -- skewer him at the night's Comedy Central Roast of Rob Lowe. "They've asked me to do it a bunch and I've always said no," he told E! News' Erin Lim on the red carpet at the event. But after seeing Justin Bieber take the insults hurled at him at last year's Roast like a champ, he decided it was finally time to say yes. "I was watching last year going, 'You know what, dude? Man up. Really grow a pair.' So I'm here to let it fly. I'm psyched!" Nothing's off limits for the roasters -- in fact, Lowe said that he welcomes whatever they have to throw his way. "Our society is so politically correct and everybody's afraid to say anything that might offend anybody. Tonight is a free-fire zone breath of fresh air," he explained. "Some feelings will get hurt -- mostly mine! -- but it's going to be fine." That's not to say he's okay with every crazy thing that will be headed in his direction. In fact, there's one person in particular that scares him the most: Roast Master David Spade. "He's known me too long. He knows where all the bodies are buried," Lowe revealed. Comedy Central's Roast of Rob Lowe airs Monday, Sept. 5 at 10 p.m. on the network. (Eonline)

"Without a Trace" star Anthony LaPaglia will have LOTS of toys to occupy his time now that he's officially single. Anthony will get to keep a bunch of cars and all his sports memorabilia now that the ink is dry on his divorce from "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" star, Gia Carides ... according to legal docs obtained by TMZ. There was no prenup, so Anthony and Gia will pretty much split everything down the middle ... including royalties for their big hits while they were married ... standard stuff in CA. Anthony keeps 2 Mercedes-Benz cars, a 2012 Ford truck and 7 motorcycles, including 3 Ducatis. Plus ... a Steinway baby grand piano. Gia gets a one-time $12k check, plus $2,234 a month in spousal support. As for child support, she gets $870 a month, which is dirt cheap for Hollywood folks. But there's a kicker ... Anthony's gotta tack on another 10% of any money he brings in over $182k. They'll share joint physical custody. (TMZ)

Drake Bell Sentenced to 96 Hours in Jail for DUI. Drake Bell was sentenced to 96 hours in jail for his second DUI conviction. The Nickelodeon child star took a plea deal in the case following the misdemeanor charge brought against Bell by the Los Angeles District Attorney for a DUI stemming from a December 2015 arrest, according to TMZ. The 30-year-old singer was taken into custody in Glendale, Calif. late last year on suspicion of driving under the influence. The Los Angeles Times first reported the incident, adding that Bell was stopped by police around 2:20 a.m. after authorities allegedly witnessed him driving erratically. An official noted that the police officer who pulled the star over smelled alcohol coming from the car. In 2010, Bell was convicted for a 2009 DUI arrest in San Diego. According to California state law, a second DUI conviction within a 10-year time span mandates a minimum sentence of four days in county jail. At the time, Drake has not commented publicly on the sentence. Over the past few months, Bell has taken his music on the road for a number of concert stops across the U.S. and Mexico. He most recently performed on Sept. 1 in Hollywood. Earlier this month, it was announced that Bell would headline the 2016 High School Nation tour set to kickoff Sept. 26. No word yet on whether his jail time will have any impact on his upcoming tour. (Eonline)

Kylie Jenner's about to tell a fat-burning company to FREEZE ... because it's deceiving unsuspecting consumers into believing its product is the key to her curves. The billboard surfaced in L.A. over the weekend ... displaying a Kylie wannabe on the fat-freezing ad. Although the model isn't the real McCoy, the M.O. is pretty clear -- make people believe it's her. The fam has already launched its legal team to put the kibosh on the billboard campaign. Fact is ... they probably have a case because the model is a ringer for Kylie and that's clearly the goal. We're guessing a few phone calls from her attorneys will do the trick. (TMZ)

The LAPD has finally tracked down the woman Playboy Playmate Dani Mathers body shamed and they'll ask prosecutors to nail her. We've learned the woman -- in her 70's -- wants Mathers to feel the full force of the law for taking a pic of her while she was changing clothes in the locker room of an LA Fitness. The woman is more than willing to testify and cooperate in any way she can to bring Mathers to justice. As for the likely charge ... we're told it's Dissemination of Private Images, a misdemeanor punishable by 6 months in jail. The L.A. City Attorney is reviewing the case and will make a decision soon. The surreptitious photo shoot triggered outrage in the gym community and beyond. Mather's captioned the pic, "If I can't unsee this then you can't either." Our sources say cops want to make an example out of Mathers ... to show people it's downright criminal to shame somebody when all they're trying to do is better themselves. (TMZ)

Jon Polito -- best known for his roles in Coen Brothers films like "The Big Lebowski" and "Miller's Crossing" -- died Thursday night after being taken off life support ... according to family sources. We're told Jon was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2008 -- he was also suffering from arthritis and had an infection related to a recent surgery. He slipped into a coma last Sunday. ``Director John McNaughton broke the news Friday morning -- "Jon was a born actor and will be deeply missed by his legion of friends, fans, family and of course his longtime partner, Darryl Armbruster to whom I send my condolences. R.I.P. old pal." The Philly native was a seasoned Hollywood vet, landing roles in nearly 100 movies. He also has several TV credits, including a recurring role on ABC's "Modern Family." He was 65. (TMZ)

Jerry Heller, the groundbreaking/controversial manager who brought Eazy-E and N.W.A. to fame and helped change the landscape of music is dead. Heller was embroiled in controversy for decades, right up until his death Friday. He was accused of fleecing members of N.W.,A. Some members, including Dr. Dre and Ice Cube, accused him out outright stealing. Heller and Eazy-E founded Ruthless Records, which churned out a number of rap stars ... until Suge Knight and Death Row Records stole the big ones. Heller filed a defamation $110 million lawsuit against producers of "Straight Outta Compton" for the way he was portrayed. He vowed on TMZ Live to continue that fight. The case was pending at the time of his death. Heller also worked with huge rock and soul acts in the 60s and 70s including ... Elton John, Pink Floyd, Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, The Who and Ike & Tina Turner. He was 75. RIP. UPDATE: Heller died after suffering some sort of medical emergency while driving in Ventura County Friday just before noon. We're told he slammed into a mini-van and was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. It's unclear if he died from the medical emergency, the collision or both. (TMZ)

Jerry Heller was so distraught over the way he was portrayed in "Straight Outta Compton" it ultimately killed him ... so says Heller's attorney. Mickey Shapiro tells TMZ ever since the movie came out painting Jerry as nothing but a crook, the former N.W.A. manager has been under a tremendous amount of stress. In fact -- Shapiro says things were so bad -- Jerry barely slept and was "heart broken" over the entire thing. TMZ broke the story ... Heller was in a car accident Friday around noon, the initial investigation states he may have suffered a medical emergency to cause the wreck. Shaprio says Jerry's family has been told it appears he suffered a heart attack before the crash. Mickey says he believes the heart attack was brought on by the stress from the film and tells us, "Jerry Heller would be alive today if not for that movie." (TMZ)

THE OTHER STUFF . . .

Muhammad Ali's ex-wife says Colin Kaepernick needs to apologize for his National Anthem protest ... saying it's "not heroic" and he should "get off his high horse." TMZ Sports spoke with Khalilah Camacho Ali -- who was married to the boxer from 1967 to 1976 -- and says she was his adviser for his biggest protest ... refusing to fight in the Vietnam war. "What he's doing right now is not heroic," Khalilah says ... "I would love to meet with him or talk to him on the phone to help share his message in a better way." "I helped Muhammad decide whether he was going to the army or going to jail. He listened to my every word. You see the impact that had on our nation? Colin could absolutely have the same impact if he made the right decisions to really make a difference." So, what's her plan? "The first thing I would do is ask him about his stance on humanity ... what exactly is he trying to improve and how is he going to make that happen? Next, I'd have him make a retraction for his actions against the American flag. He needs to apologize." "I will help him meet the groups that will fight with him, donate to charities of all people -- not just minorities -- because we cannot single anyone out. If he wants isolation to end, he needs to prove that he cares about all people, and not just his people." "If he is willing to get off his high horse and humble himself, we could do a lot of good together." (TMZ)

Lena Dunham Apologizes to Odell Beckham Jr. Amid Backlash Against Met Gala Comments: ''I Made Totally Narcissistic Assumptions.'' Lena Dunham is saying sorry to Odell Beckham Jr. after facing criticism for what many considered were reverse-sexist, racist comments made against the NFL player. In an interview with Amy Schumerpublished Friday on Dunham's Lenny Letter, the two comediennes lamented over the 2016 Met Gala. The Girls star relayed how she imagined the New York Giants star's reacted to being seated at her table, writing, "...It was so amazing because it was like he looked at me and he determined I was not the shape of a woman by his standards. He was like, 'That's a marshmallow. That's a child. That's a dog.' It wasn't mean -- he just seemed confused." "The vibe was very much like, 'Do I want to f--k it? Is it wearing a ... yep, it's wearing a tuxedo. I'm going to go back to my cell phone,'" Dunham added. But now, following an onslaught of Internet hate, the 30-year-old explained her commentary came from a place of insecurity. Shared on Instagram Saturday, Lena wrote, "I owe Odell Beckam Jr an apology. Despite my moments of bravado, I struggle at industry events (and in life) with the sense that I don't rep a certain standard of beauty and so when I show up to the Met Ball surrounded by models and swan-like actresses it's hard not to feel like a sack of flaming garbage." She continued, "This felt especially intense with a handsome athlete as my dinner companion and a bunch of women I was sure he'd rather be seated with. But I went ahead and projected these insecurities and made totally narcissistic assumptions about what he was thinking, then presented those assumptions as facts." Dunham then called the backlash she felt "valid criticism," adding, "I see how unfair it is to ascribe misogynistic thoughts to someone I don't know AT ALL. Like, we have never met, I have no idea the kind of day he's having or what his truth is." "But most importantly, I would never intentionally contribute to a long and often violent history of the over-sexualization of black male bodies- as well as false accusations by white women towards black men," the star admitted. "I'm so sorry, particularly to OBJ, who has every right to be on his cell phone and may also just be shy. The fact is I don't know (I don't know a lot of things) and I shouldn't have acted like I did," Dunham concluded. At this time, neither Schumer or Beckham Jr. has commented publicly on Dunham's statement. (Eonline)

Fabolous is living in SpongeBob SquarePants' real-life crib ... except the pineapple's worth a helluva lot more above water. The New York rapper is on vacation with his fam in the Dominican Republic, where they're staying at Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts Punta Cana -- in their Pineapple suite of all places. The 2 bed, 3 bath pad looks like it's straight out of Bikini Bottom ... with grounds worth $3.8k per night. It's got a master bedroom downstairs with another room above it, plus tons of extra space throughout. There's also an infinity pool, tanning beds and private butlers attending to Fab's every need. Talk about a Fabolous life ... SpongeBob never had it this good. (TMZ)

Brock Turner's parents are scared for their son's safety ... so much so they've asked cops to help them deal with protesters and others who might do him harm ... TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources in Ohio also tell us ... they're tracking social media to monitor any threatening activity -- whether it be from Sugarcreek Township residents -- many of whom are unhappy about a sex offender in their 'hood -- to angry outsiders. Law enforcement is vague about actual threats, but one source did say, "Everybody is always concerned about death threats." Protesters are expected in force over the weekend at the Turners' house. One protester tells us some of them will be open carrying, but he vows to refrain from violence. Brock was released from jail Friday morning after serving 3 months for sexual assault. He'll have to register as a sex offender. (TMZ)

Music

Camila Cabello Overcomes Anxiety Issues to Perform in Fifth Harmony's Dallas Concert. Camila Cabello rejoined Fifth Harmony on stage this weekend after leaving their Friday concert early. The songstress appeared onstage at the group's Dallas concert Sunday night, having recovered from her anxiety attack that overtook her during their St. Louis concert. Despite the group being down one member, the show went on. Camila apologized to her fans and followers for cutting her performance short that evening. "Hi Missouri, sorry I couldn't finish the set last night," she wrote. "Was having too much anxiety and couldn't finish it." She added, "I love u. I'm truly sorry." According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Camila left the stage shortly after "Bo$$." One of her fellow singers reportedly told the audience that she had experienced a wardrobe malfunction. At the final song, however, Camila was absent during the goodbye. Prior to Friday's show, however, Camila seem to be alluding to a problem she had when she tweeted, "just want to sleep for 3 days." Fortunately, Camila seemed to be feeling better ahead of the "Sledgehammer" group's Sunday show. "Dallas, I'm so excited to see you," she tweeted with a rose emoji. After the concert ended, Camila turned to Twitter to express her gratitude about her fans' understanding and the group's performance in Dallas. "Thank u guys for all the love, I love u so much," she wrote. "Dallas u made my heart so happy tonight. Thank you." Fans were definitely happy to see her back onstage, as they took to Twitter to express their delight. "@LaurenJauregui @camilacabello97 @fifthharmony dallas last night was AMAZING thank you," tweeted one fan. The ladies are set to start a two-week break starting September 11, so they'll able to relax and unwind from their hectic tour schedules. On the agenda? Family time and football. Dinah Jane wrote on Twitter Saturday that she has plans to watch the University of Southern California football game that would be taking place in Dallas. Ally Brooke Hernandez also shared that she is thrilled to be in the Lone Star state. "I'M BACK IN TEXAS!!!!!!!! MY HOME STATE!! I haven't been here in way too long," she shared. "I can't wait to see my family, I need to see them!!!!!" (Eonline)

Kelly Clarkson Remembers Where It All Started With Sweet Tribute to American Idol on 14th Anniversary of Her Win. So much has happened since Kelly Clarkson won the inaugural season of American Idol 14 years ago. The pop sensation has gone on to secure three Grammy awards, accumulated a staggering 100 Billboard No.1 hits and embarked on seven headlining tours. Not to mention she gave birth to her second child in April of this year, a son named Remington, with hubby Brandon Blackstock. But now Clarkson is remembering where her it all started, with a nostalgia-inducing tweet that takes us right back to the moment she became America's forever sweetheart. "14 yrs ago 2day @AmericanIdol opened a door w/such amazing opportunities & experiences 4 me! I am 4ever grateful & blessed!" the 34-year-old tweeted Sunday, adding the hashtag "#heresto14more" For those too young to remember the moment Kelly was crowned the reality competition series' first-ever champion, let us paint the picture. The year was 2002, and the then 20-year-old singer was rocking her signature blond, chunky highlights and even more iconic pair of embroidered bell bottoms for the season finale. Her stunning performance of "A Moment Like This" set the voting hotlines on fire, and as they say, the rest was history. Justin Guarini's second-place finish didn't go unnoticed either, and the two became household names for years to follow. And when it comes to her professional career so many years later, Clarkson still has equally as exciting times ahead of her. Late June brought a major announcement that after 15 years with RCA Records, Kelly signed a deal with Atlantic Records. To celebrate the transition, Clarkson posted four fan-requested covers on her website, and has continued the trend with even more songs released throughout the summer. It was also recently announced that the "Heartbeat Song" singer will lead the 63rd Piedmont Natural Gas Nashville Christmas Parade as grand marshal. Here's to Kelly on 14 years of incredible accomplishments! (Eonline)

Katy Perry, Scott Eastwood, Cara Delevingne And More Celebrities Prove Burning Man Is the Place to Be this Labor Day Weekend. Let the burn begin! Quite a few celebrities have descended on Black Rock City for Burning Man, an annual gathering that has since become just as much about the eclectic ensembles and Instagram opportunities than it is about experiencing the massive art installations and music sets. As it turns out, Hollywood is a huge fan of the festivities, with more stars than ever looking to unplug for a few days in the Nevada desert this year. Scott Eastwood ran into Cara Delevingne at Burning Man, a moment he captured on social media with the caption, "Look at this little gem I found in the Burn. @caradelevingne I had an amazing time there. I recommend it to anyone who wants a life changing cultural experience that will expand your mind." Katy Perry, Paris Hilton and Karlie Kloss have also shared photos from the event, proving that Burning Man was totally the place to be over Labor Day weekend. (Eonline)

Drake Finally Reveals He Fought With None Other Than Tyra Banks at Cheesecake Factory in "Child's Play" Music Video. When Drake's latest album Views dropped this past April, there was only one question on everyone's mind: How did that fight at Cheesecake Factory actually go down? Let us explain. One of the rapper's most notable lyrics from "Child's Play" talks of a nasty argument Drake had with his S.O. at the popular, ever-so-corny chain restaurant. In the song he asks, "Why you gotta fight with me at Cheesecake/You know I love to go there." Well ladies and gentleman, we finally got our answer. And all signs point to Tyra Banks. In the 12-minute accompanying music video released Saturday night, we see the chart-topper and iconic supermodel enjoying what should've been a romantic anniversary celebration at the 'ol Cheesecake Factory. But when Tyra sneaks a peek at Drake's phone while he's in the bathroom (Rookie mistake, girl), all hell breaks loose. "She didn't call you Drake, she called you Aubrey," Banks says, referring to the rapper's real name. "So obviously there's something a little bit more intimate for her to call you Aubrey. I call you Aubrey. Your mom calls you Aubrey. These bitches call you f--ing Drake!" Things escalate fairly quickly, and Tyra has no choice but to smash a piece of cheesecake in Drake's face, finishing the smackdown off by pouring a glass of red wine over his head. "Cheers, boo," Banks tells Drake, before walking out of the restaurant. Ouch. The rest of the video follows Drake attempting to get over the painful split by hitting the strip club. There's scantily-clad dancers, there's booze and there's even a comedic monologue from the strip club's manager. But we find ourselves rewinding the Tyra scene over and over again. No surprise there. (Eonline)

Demi Lovato "So Excited" to Share New Music After Covering Adele's "When We Were Young" in Concert. What's wrong with covering -- and nailing -- one of Adele's biggest hits. As Demi Lovato's Honda Civic Tour with Nick Jonas enters its final weeks, the "Cool for the Summer" singer decided to go big Friday night at her concert stop in Cleveland. In between performing her hits including "Neon Lights," "Heart Attack" and "Stone Cold," the 24-year-old wowed the audience with her cover of "When We Were Young" by Adele. "I think I should do something special for you guys," she told the packed house. "I want to perform a song that's one of my all-time favorite songs and I've never performed it before so hopefully I can do it justice. Here we go." If you haven't watched the online video, we'll be the first to say it was one impressive cover. After another successful performance, Demi went to Twitter to share how she was celebrating her Labor Day weekend. With no tour stops until Wednesday, one may think a trip to the beach or some quality sleep may be on the agenda. Instead, the singer teased fans about some exciting new sounds we may be able to hear sooner rather than later. "Studio bound..." she shared on social media Saturday morning. "So excited for y'all to hear new music." Until that special day, fans can look forward to more surprises from both Demi and Nick on their Future Now Tour. "We're very excited to be going out together," Nick shared with E! News before kicking things off. "We're great friends, but on top of that, we are great collaborators and business partners so to create a show that really showcases the growth in both of our careers is going to be really exciting." (Eonline)

Camila Cabello Apologizes for Leaving Fifth Harmony Concert Early After "Having Too Much Anxiety." Fifth Harmony was down a member for part of their concert Friday evening in St. Louis. E! News has learned that Camila Cabello left the stage during the girl group's set and didn't return for the final songs. She would later take to Snapchat and apologize to concertgoers. "Hi Missouri, sorry I couldn't finish the set last night," she wrote. "Was having too much anxiety and couldn't finish it." She added, "I love u. I'm truly sorry." According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Camila left the stage shortly after "Bo$$." One of her fellow singers reportedly told the audience that she had experienced a wardrobe malfunction. At the final song, however, Camila was absent during the goodbye. Before show time, Camila headed to Twitter where she told her followers that she "just wanna sleep for 3 days." The next stop on their tour was at the Gexa Energy Pavilion in Dallas Sunday night. They will have a two-week break beginning September 11. While the talented performers have found huge success with their hit songs including "Work From Home," "Sledgehammer" and "Miss Movin' On," the ladies have also shown signs that a short break is always enjoyable. On Saturday, Dinah Jane wrote on Twitter that she was going to watch the University of Southern California football game taking place in Dallas. Ally Brooke Hernandez was also thrilled to be in Texas where she had some family time on the agenda. "I'M BACK IN TEXAS!!!!!!!! MY HOME STATE!! I haven't been here in way too long," she wrote. "I can't wait to see my family, I need to see them!!!!!" (Eonline)

Lil Wayne jumped on stage during Drake's concert Sunday night and made it clear ... his beef with Birdman is what almost got him to throw in the rap towel. Drake was super supportive of Wayne during his Houston concert, but it was Wayne who got the crowd riled up by taking a shot at Birdman, who's refused to release "The Carter V" for years. Wayne, who's in an epic legal battle with Birdman, ended with a call to action ... "F*** Cash Money!" Wayne insinuated over the weekend he was done with music. Drake made his support clear after the concert, saying, "We are fighting until you get yours. Freedom to drop music and peace of mind." Drake added this ... "I know you gave me a shot and all I can ever do with the rest of my life is return the favor. YOUNG MONEY FOREVER." (TMZ)

Is Lil Wayne Retiring From Music? Rapper Shares Cryptic Message About Feeling "Mentally Defeated." Lil Wayne shared a cryptic message early Saturday morning that has many fans worried about the rapper's future in music. "I AM NOW DEFENSELESS AND mentally DEFEATED & I leave gracefully and thankful I luh my fanz but I'm dun," the chart-topper expressed on Twitter, followed shortly by another tweet that read, "ain't lookin for sympathy, just serenity." Many have since speculated that the "Sucker for Pain" performer's comments, who most recently dropped his fifth studio album titled Free Weezy Album in July 2015, signal his official retirement from rapping. In the hours that followed his initial tweets, Lil Wayne responded, "I'm good y'all don't trip." Just three months ago, the 33-year-old father of four's private plane was forced to make an emergency landing after he suffered two seizures. A rep for Lil Wayne told E! News at the time that despite the health scare, "Under the guidance of his own doctors, he is now in stable condition and good spirits. He thanks his fans for their everlasting support, prayers and well wishes." Only two days later, Lil Wayne was back onstage performing at the Electronic Entertainment Expo, showing no indication that he'd still been suffering from the incident. Multiple hip hop heavyweights have expressed support for Lil Wayne since his eyebrow-raising announcement earliery. Missy Elliot tweeted to the rapper, "Prayers up 4 whatever u may be enduring right now this to will pass & may u find PEACE?? I will always be a fan of your work." Chance The Rapper followed suit, writing, "Dear @LilTunechi I just wanna remind you that absolutely nothing and no one in this world can defeat you. Tell them devils back back." Lil Wayne is slated to perform alongside 2 Chainz at the Made in America music festival in Philadelphia. (Eonline)

Christina Grimmie's Family Releases Her Last Music Video "Without Him." In July, Christina Grimmie's family said it would be releasing the visual EP the late singer recorded before her death. All four songs from Side A received their own video, but now Grimmie's family has released the video for the last song, "Without Him." The emotional music video from The Ballad of Jessica Blue begins with the titular character, Jessica Blue (Grimmie), seeking advice from a friend before taking to the stage to absolutely rock a concert. The cheers and claps from the crowd seem to breathe life into Blue's/Grimmie's energy throughout her performance, and finally gives her the courage to confront her boyfriend who has been cheating on her. When he approaches the stage to give her some news and ask if they could maybe work things out, Blue recites the advice given to her from her pal at the beginning of the video: "Let your feet follow your heart." She then walks away to meet and greet with some of her fans, but because this potentially could be the last music video from The Voice contestant, it makes the final few seconds all the more heartbreaking. Grimmie was just 22 years old when she was fatally shot while signing autographs for fans at Orlando's Plaza Live Theater almost three months ago. Friends, family and fans mourned her death around the world. During a memorial service, her brother Marcus, who was present at the time of the shooting, addressed the crowds who came out to pay their respects. "I don't have anything to say, I don't have words still and it's a good and bad thing," he said. "All I'm going to say is thank God for the mark that she left on this world. Thanks mom and dad I know it's going to be really tough for us to move forward." (Eonline)

Kanye West, Future Producer Metro Boomin Calls Out Exclusives and 'the Streaming War'. "This streaming war shit is so sus," the celebrated producer writes. Metro Boomin, the celebrated producer behind artists like Future ("Jumpman," "Low Life"), Travi$ Scott ("3500") and Kanye ("Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1," "Waves") is one of the brightest rising stars in hip-hop today. But while many of his collaborators have weighed in on the streaming wars, choosing to debut albums exclusively with Apple Music (Future's Evol, Drake and Future's What a Time To Be Alive) or Tidal (Kanye West's The Life of Pablo), the 22-year-old took to Twitter Thursday to decry the continued fracturing of the streaming marketplace. "Just searched iTunes for 10 minutes for song cry by jay z and couldn't find it, then searched 4 blueprint and remembered tidal vs apple," he Twitter Thursday. "This streaming war shit is so sus with all the exclusivity bullshit. Just let the kids have the music because that's what it should be about... Shouldn't have to have subscriptions to 2 different services just to listen to blueprint and views. Makes me miss how simple CDs were." Metro's complaints echo those of many in the music industry, as well as plenty of fans, who decry the practice of exclusives that force many to sign up for multiple streaming services in order to hear the latest music from some of the biggest artists in the world. Spotify -- which has thus far stayed out of the exclusives game -- and Apple Music and Tidal all charge $9.99 a month for on-demand access to their catalogs of millions of songs. And in the wake of Frank Ocean's back-to-back Apple Music exclusive album releases, Endless and Blond, the latter of which was released without his former label Def Jam, Universal Music Group chief Lucian Grainge instituted a ban on one-platform exclusives for all the artists under the purview of the biggest record label in the world. Grainge, as well as other executives in the industry across several different labels, is upset that exclusives don't give new releases the widest market share available, segmenting the available audience to, for instance, Apple Music's 15 million paid subscribers, or Tidal's four million. Metro, similarly, wants his music to be heard by as many people as possible wherever they prefer to listen. "I promise all my fans and supporters that my album will not be any kind of streaming exclusive. Fuck the money I do this for the culture," he continued on Twitter. "Apple Music, tidal, Spotify, Pandora, whatever you use, my album will be instantly available and accessible for you. Because that's the point." Metro has released two projects under his own name in his career, the mixtape 19 & Boomin in 2013, which featured contributions from Future, Gucci Mane, Young Thug and more, and the collaborative project with 21 Savage, Savage Mode, released this past July. Read his tweets here. (Billboard)

Chance the Rapper, DMX, Jeremih Join Puff Daddy & Lil' Kim on First Night of Bad Boy Family Reunion Tour. Diddy brought out some special guests on the first night of the Bad Boy Family Reunion tour in Chicago on Thursday night (Sept. 1). In addition to family members Lil' Kim, Ma$e, Black Rob and Faith Evans, the show featured appearances from Chance the Rapper, DMX and Jeremih. After postponing the tour last month to give boss Sean "Diddy" Combs (aka Puff Daddy) time to heal from shoulder surgery, the first-ever outing kicked off at Chicago's United Center with the whole gang, including Total, Carl Thomas, 112,the Lox and French Montana, showcasing more than two decades of Bad Boy hits. According to a spokesperson for Diddy, the hip-hop mogul hit the stage first, running through beloved Bad Boy catalog staples including "All About the Benjamins," "Mo Money Mo Problems," "Missing You" and "Victory." (Billboard)

Dragonette & Pretty Sister Throw an Out-Of-This-World Party in 'Galactic Appeal' Video: Exclusive Premiere. Dragonette and Pretty Sister are shooting for the stars with their poppy new song "Galactic Appeal" and its out-of-this-world video, premiering exclusively with Billboard. The Canadian synth pop band and the American producer and DJ's team up (which also features producer Tobtok) is a catchy dance track targeting party goers with a video to match. In the Anthony Chirco-directed visuals we see an extraterrestrial crash to earth and assume the appearance of a human woman. She is picked up walking through the desert and taken to a house party where at first she stands around awkwardly then proceeds have a totally awesome time. Clearly our planet's party culture is appealing across the galaxy. "The term 'galactic appeal' popped into my head on the same day I met Pretty Sister in a studio in L.A.," Dragonette tells Billboard. "The song (and the term) is about recognizing how extremely lucky and exciting it is to get to be alive for this blink of time on the planet. There's nowhere else in the galaxy I'd rather be." "'Galactic Appeal' encapsulates that feeling of a perfect buzz," adds Pretty Sister. "When you feel like you and your friends must be the coolest people in the whole universe." "Galactic Appeal" hits Spotify on Sept. 3 via BLK&WHT RCRDS. (Billboard)

Justin Bieber Hopes Pal Ed Sheeran Doesn't Do 'Something Stupid' to 'Mess Up' His Career. Justin Bieber knows all about fame, fortune and success. And so does Ed Sheeran. The pair also happen to know how to make beautiful music together, as evidenced by their collabo on Bieber's smash "Love Yourself," which Sheeran co-wrote. To hear Justin tell it, they're not exactly besties, but they got to know each other a bit during the sessions and JB now considers Ed something of a friend. According to the NME, while speaking to BBC Radio 1 Live host Nick Grimshaw this week during an interview in his Los Angeles home, Bieber, 22, said, "I really appreciate his music. I appreciate who he is as a person. He's an inspiration to a lot of young people - he makes awesome music that people are inspired by and that people laugh to, cry to and I think it's important in music to have those people who bring the emotion out of you... There's something about him that just makes you like him. He's very likeable and very, very talented." Bieber, who has had a well-documented string of public mishaps and misbehaviors, also tapped into his own experience in the spotlight when talking about his hopes for Sheeran, 25, who is taking a well-deserved break now after a massive world tour in support of his last album. X. "Let's hope he doesn't... we gotta make sure he doesn't do something stupid to mess it all up," Bieber said. The well wishes for Sheeran came during the same session where Bieber played some of his hits, as well as surprise covers of 2Pac's "Thugz Mansion" and Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car." (Billboard)

Movies

Ben Affleck hasn't let his star power go to his head. Anna Kendrick dished on what it was like starring alongside Affleck in the upcoming film The Accountant, admitting that she was pleasantly surprised by how grounded the actor was on set. "He's very smart and very funny and is definitely a practical actor," Kendrick tells PEOPLE in this week's issue. "He comes to work to get his job done and to make the best movie possible but is still really normal-sauce off-camera." In the film, Kendrick, 31, plays a clerk who befriends Affleck, a socially-awkward accountant who keeps the books for some of the world's top criminals. "The idea of the world's sexiest, most dangerous accountant is certainly the kind of delicious dichotomy that makes for a great movie," says Kendrick. "The plot is definitely like a puzzle. I was there when we filmed it and still, the second time I watched the movie I was like 'Oh, it's even better the second time.' " But just because Kendrick may play a character entrenched in the world of numbers doesn't mean she's a natural born math whiz. "Oh my god no, it's so embarrassing," she jokes. "My mom is an accountant, so I gave her the script and was like, 'Can you please help me understand what is happening in this movie?' I basically managed to retain as much information as she gave to me for the duration of the filming and the second we were done it was like my brain dropped this proverbial 50 pound bag I'd been carrying around. And it was like 'I'm never picking that up again.'" The Accountant hits theaters Oct. 14. (People)

Woody Allen's new movie, starring Kate Winslet and Justin Timberlake, will start filming on Coney Island on Sept. 15, sources exclusively tell Page Six. While the director famously keeps the details of his upcoming projects secret, we're told the film, which also stars Juno Temple and James Belushi, will be set on 1950s Coney Island. Scenes from Allen's 1977 "Annie Hall" were filmed on the island at the since-demolished Thunderbolt roller coaster and bumper cars. For Winslet, this marks her first time working with the controversial director. He had originally planned to cast Winslet in "Match Point," until her schedule required her to bow out of the role that then went to Scarlett Johansson. (Page Six)

Venice: Why Liev Schreiber Took 800 Punches for 'The Bleeder'. Naomi Watts discusses how being a real-life couple influenced casting decisions on the sports drama. Chuck Wepner is the man who went 15 rounds against Muhammad Ali in 1975 for the world's heavyweight title. And now the man who inspired Sylvester Stallone to create Rocky is finally getting his own story on the big screen in Philippe Falardeau's The Bleeder. Liev Schreiber, a big fan of boxing, plays Wepner in the larger-than-life true sports story behind the mythical man who could take a punch better than anyone. Behind the boozing, drugs and women lies a story of redemption and second chances. Elisabeth Moss also stars as Wepner's first wife Phyliss and Naomi Watts as his love interest Linda. The stars on Friday touted the film at the Venice Film Festival during a press conference. Watts, who had the choice between playing the housewife or the object of Wepner's affection, chose the latter, which she explained as a strong, fun role that "felt like something different for me." She continued: "I also felt that being a real-life couple and then playing a couple can be distracting sometimes. So I felt the role with less screen-time was better for the story." Schreiber added: "Linda couldn't be further from her. And the first time I saw her walk out of the make-up trailer with the red wig and the fake boobs and the leopard-print tights, I knew it was going to be f---ing awesome." The actors said they felt a clear pull to play the roles. Schreiber said that what drew him most to the story was getting to know the character of Wepner. "I think what moved me the most about his story was the openness, of which he went down the rabbit hole of narcissism and for me as an actor that's a kind of cautionary tale aspect," he said. "Our passion to be loved and adored by many often complicates our ability to appreciate one. And for me that part of the story, ironically, was mostly about love." Watts said of playing the role of Linda: "I feel that every character has a greater meaning for you. There must be a takeaway for you, as something that will help grow you as an artist. I feel that all our films are there to help people connect with each other with themselves." She continued: "Hopefully what you deliver to the storytelling is able to move people, and you get excited to play roles when you have an instant chemical reaction to it." "And the scads of money we made shooting this film as well," joked Schreiber. "That's something we mustn't forget." Perhaps most surprisingly, Schreiber didn't pretend-fight onscreen, as both he and the director thought the end result of most boxing films looked too fake. "Fortunately for us, and unfortunately for the insurance company, he said I'm going to take real punches, and he did, probably 800 of them," said Falardeau. "That made an enormous difference. I'm very proud of what we did with the boxing sequences. They're spectacular because they're raw and true." (Hollywood Reporter)

Actress Emilie de Ravin Claims She Was Accosted By Airline Employee Over Breast Pump. The actress says she was "grabbed forcefully, my carry-on bag ripped out of my hand." American Airlines is investigating an alleged altercation between one of their workers and actress Emilie de Ravin after she accused an employee of assaulting her as she tried to bring a breast pump on board a Thursday flight. Through several tweets, de Ravin said she was "grabbed forcefully, my carry-on bag ripped out of my hand" while she was at LAX on Thursday morning. De Ravin is calling for the employee to be fired. The Once Upon a Time actress says the captain of the flight had to intervene in the situation as she writes that there "is NO excuse 4 physical force being used on someone trying to take her breast pump carry on." A spokeswoman for the airline told The Hollywood Reporter that breast pumps are allowed on board flights. Considered a "medical assistance device," a breast pump does not count against a carry-on item, according to the spokeswoman. The alleged incident is "still under investigation," accordingly to the spokeswoman, who added that the airline apologizes to de Ravin. (Hollywood Reporter)

Venice: Tom Ford, Amy Adams, Jake Gyllenhaal Discuss Love and Revenge in 'Nocturnal Animals'. The much-buzzed about Venice film puts a new type of closure on relationships. Tom Ford returns to the director's seat seven years after his masterful debut 2009's A Single Man with a new film that is once again taking Venice by storm, Nocturnal Animals. Amy Adams plays a high-powered art gallery owner who receives a mysterious manuscript from her ex-husband (Jake Gyllenhaal), a violent thriller that she interprets as a dark revenge story and forces her to confront her past. Isla Fisher plays Gyllenhaal's wife in the enactment of the novel, and Michael Shannon is a fierce Southern detective investigating the violent crime that has shaken the fictional story. In a third layer of the film, flashbacks reveal the early relationship between Adams and Gyllenhaal. There's already Oscar talk surrounding multiple categories of the film. The fashion designer/director flew to Venice for just 24 hours in the middle of launching his spring/summer 2017 collection at New York Fashion Week, which is just around the corner on Sept. 7. Ford apologized for the gap in his filmmaking and promised that despite his many other commitments, it wouldn't be so long until the next one. "Yes, yes I'm sorry," he joked. "It kills me that is was seven years. Three years, two years, yes." While many early reviews have hailed the film as a masterful revenge story, the filmmaker insists it's anything but a story of revenge. "Even though we have a painting in this film that says, 'Revenge,' it really isn't so much about revenge," said Ford. "It's letting someone know the devastation that they caused you." Gyllenhaal explained that it was Ford's personal relationship to the story that drew him to the material. "I know that it's not a movie about revenge," said Gyllenhaal matter-of-factly. "I know deep inside the expression of what you feel when you're telling someone who's hurt you is actually an expression of love. "That's all that he's trying to say is 'I loved you. We loved each other and we had an opportunity that we both squandered and goodbye.' I don't think that's revenge at all. I think that's very loving," continued Gyllenhaal. "Oh, revenge," laughed Adams, thinking about how the story relates to her own life. "I have fantasies of revenge. I probably would never do them. Because, ultimately I don't know that revenge is very satisfying. It doesn't really fix it." Ford also clarified that the shocking ending of the film is one that is full of hope. "The end of this film is uplifting, because this woman is not going back to her life. That's it. This has been something that has pulled the plug. You don't know what she's going to do," he said. "It's in a sense a tragedy but it's also a transformation." (Hollywood Reporter)

TV

ABC promoted Kelly Ripa to make up for Strahan exit drama. Following her standoff with executives over Michael Strahan's exit from ABC's "Live With Kelly and Michael," Kelly Ripa has been named an executive producer on the show, Page Six has learned. Ripa was made EP alongside Michael Gelman a few months ago in response to the drama over Strahan's exit. Back in April, Ripa went on a ministrike after she was blindsided by the news that Strahan -- who had been her co-host since 2012 -- was being given a full-time gig on "Good Morning America," which also airs on ABC. She later announced on-air that the brass had apologized for the slight, and we're told that Disney boss Bob Iger personally stepped in to smooth things over with Ripa when she got the new title. But in spite of the happy news, we're told those who remained behind after Strahan split for "GMA" still have a case of the summertime blues. Insiders say that Strahan's sudden exit and the revolving cast of stand-ins that have replaced him have left a heavier workload for Ripa and the crew. "The team had fewer days off this summer than they usually do," said a source close to production. "Most shows are on hiatus in August and [the 'Live' team] ended up working. They did more shows in August than they normally would have." As the search goes on for a regular co-host to join Ripa, Strahan's seat has been filled by stars including Andy Cohen, Anderson Cooper and Jerry O'Connell. But the insider explains that when there are just two regular hosts, there is a rhythm that is disrupted when there's a different co-host every morning. "The whole staff has to do preparation differently because when you have a regular co-host, their own team does it," they said, "but when it's different every day, it is more work." The source said there's "definitely more pressure in general on the show because they've had to work more, and it's been more challenging work." (PageSix)

Dr. Drew loses show after discussing Hillary's health. Dr. Drew Pinsky is so afraid of Hillary Clinton and her supporters, he won't blame them for the cancellation of his show on HLN, the sister channel of CNN. "No, no, no. I just want them to go away!" he told one friend. "Dr. Drew" was canceled eight days after Pinsky discussed Clinton's health on a radio show, saying he was "gravely concerned not just about her health, but her health care." "CNN is so supportive of Clinton, network honchos acted like the Mafia when confronting Drew," a source told me. "First, they demanded he retract his comments, but he wouldn't." What followed was a series of nasty phone calls and emails. "It was downright scary and creepy," a source close to Pinsky said. But a spokeswoman for Pinsky said the show's cancellation had been decided weeks before Pinsky's comments, as part of an HLN revamp that includes the end of Nancy Grace's show. "I know the timing is suspicious, and I know it's hard to believe, but the two things had nothing to do with each other," Pinsky's rep Valerie Allen told me. (PageSix)

Simon Cowell Can't Stop Smiling When His Son Delivers a Heartfelt Surprise on X Factor U.K. Want to see a softer side of Simon Cowell? We may have found the video for you. As the British mega-producer continues his search for talent on X Factor U.K., the judge experienced a little surprise in Saturday evening's brand-new episode on ITV. In between hearing auditions and sharing his honest opinions, the proud dad received a special gift from girlfriend Lauren Silverman and their son Eric. "You made a card?" Simon asked his growing boy who couldn't stop jumping up and down with excitement. "Have you turned into a bird?" He continued, "You drew me a painting? Why are you trying to fly?" All jokes aside, Simon's face couldn't help but light up as he read his present. And yes, his fellow judges including Sharon Osbourne and Nicole Scherzinger couldn't get enough of the special visitor. While his son is now two years old, Simon once admitted to E! News that he wasn't quite sure how he would do at fatherhood. "I had no idea what it was going to feel like to be a dad and I was always nervous about babies," he shared with us before Eric turned one. "I didn't know what to do with them. But actually, when you see someone day by day becoming, you know, more smart and doing different things and recognizing you and now talking, I mean...it's an incredible feeling." As to whether or not we have a future star on our hands, the America's Got Talent judge noticed that his child is already developing an appreciation for a good tune. "He does actually love music," Simon shared. "He is addicted to The Jungle Book. I have now heard 'Bare Necessities' and 'I Want to Be Like You' probably 1,000 times this year." As the panel likes to say: The stage is yours... whenever you're ready. (Eonline)

SNL Is Looking for a Season Premiere Host: 7 Stars Who Put Themselves in the Running. Saturday Night Live is still looking for a host for its season premiere in the fall, but based on the celebrities who have put themselves in the running for the coveted role, it looks like the NBC show shouldn't have a problem finding a suitable star. Landing a hosting gig always has been a dream for many celebrities in Hollywood, but now it seems the popular job position is being sought out by actors, comediennes and even athletes. Simone Biles, Rachel Bloom, Billy Eichner and more have all expressed their desire to be selected for the season premiere, giving SNL plenty of options for its opening night. A Golden Globe winner, Bloom definitely has the credibility and the sense of humor to knock it out of the ball park. But Eichner is also presenting a worthwhile case with his tweet. He might not be interested in hosting per se, but considering he's already appeared on the comedy sketch show we think it'd be a perfect fit. And if not him, then Eichner has another suggestion: Tom Hanks. The Final Five have been making their way around New York City, appearing on The Tonight Show and Today, so why not stop by 30 Rock once again to get some more late-night screen time? The Waitress music and lyrics composer also wants to give SNL a try. Now that she's conquered Broadway with her Tony-nominated show, she's setting her sights on the small screen. And it looks like Benanti is already gathering a following! All of these stars have put themselves into the running, but there are plenty of other notable celebrities who haven't hosted in a while or haven't hosted at all that definitely should consider it. Eichner suggested Hanks, and we definitely support it. It has been 10 years since Hanks graced SNL's stage as a host, and with two movies on the way (Sully and Inferno), what better way to promote than with one of the most popular shows on TV? Fresh off the success of Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda could also be a good choice to serve as host and as musical guest. The multi-hyphenate would easily win over viewers, especially those still gunning for tickets to the blockbuster Broadway show. Although Eddie Murphyhas been deemed one of the greatest cast members in the show's history, the Coming to America star has never returned to host -- we think it's time. Are there any other stars you'd like to see at the premiere? (Eonline)

Jess Weixler Is So Ready to Join Christine Baranski's The Good Wife Spinoff Team. Remember The Good Wife's Robyn? Of course you do. She swooped in and delighted fans... only to disappear and never be heard from again. Good Wife co-creator Robert King has often lamented her absence and even said they were trying to get Jess Weixler back as Robyn before the series finale. It didn't happen. "I really wanted to come back to just have one more Robyn adventure," Weixler told E! News at the premiere of Lifetime's Sister Cities. The Good Wife wrapped up its seven-season run in May, but the story for some of the characters isn't over yet. Christine Baranski and Cush Jumbo are taking Diane Lockhart and Lucca Quinn over to CBS All Access, CBS's streaming platform, for a spinoff series set one year after the events of the finale. Might we see Weixler's Robyn back in the fold? "In a heartbeat," she said. "Christine Baranski, she has been one of my idols from the beginning... I know it's so silly, but when I saw her in The Grinch and all these different things growing up, I was like who is incredible force? I hope I have a moment to be on her team." Watch the video up top to hear Weixler's thoughts on the controversial Good Wife series finale. Weixler joins another Good Wife fan-favorite in voicing her desire to return to the fold. "Well, you know as actors these things, sadly, are not in our hands to decide," Carrie Preston told E! News' Erin Lim at the Television Academy's Performers Peer Group Celebration. "But if they were to call, of course I'll be there." Sister Cities premieres Saturday, Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. on Lifetime. (Eonline)

Chris Brown "lost it" after he was booted from 50 Cent's show "Power" just before he allegedly pulled a gun on a former beauty pageant contestant. Sources tell us that Fiddy had promised his friend Brown a major role on his hit Starz show, but network execs put a stop to the plan. A source close to Brown told us, "50 promised Chris a big role on 'Power,' playing a drug dealer. But 50 didn't consult the network first, and execs were not happy when they found out about it." The source continued, "The network insisted that Chris' casting was not going to happen, because of fears about his anger issues. There was a big blowup, and they had to tell Chris he was not going to get the role. The news was delivered to him early Monday. He was livid." At 3 a.m. on Tuesday, aspiring actress Baylee Curran called police claiming Brown pointed a gun at her after she was admiring a diamond necklace during a party at his home. When police arrived, they were denied entry and told to obtain a search warrant, causing an hours-long standoff at the singer's home that was covered live by several networks. Brown was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and released on $250,000 bail. But Brown insists he was set up, and his lawyer, Mark Geragos, believes his accuser "fabricated" the gun threat. 50 Cent and Brown are close friends, having worked on a number of tracks together. 50 defended Brown after his arrest, writing on Instagram, "That's my boy. I watched him come up, a lot of the s?-?-?t he go through [sic] is crazy to me .?.?. If someone calls 911 and says you pulled a gun on them in your house, are the police coming to create [sic] a bunker at the end of your drive way for 11 hours to wait for a search warrant? Then live stream it, This must be VIP Treatment. SMH." Reps for Starz didn't comment, and Geragos didn't get back to us. On Thursday, 50 Cent was still insisting he'll get Brown on the show, despite the network's reservations. He told Page Six, "Tune into 'Power' next season, because you will see Chris Brown." (Page Six)

KTLA To Air Late-Season Dodgers Games to Honor Vin Scully. The final series of the 2016 regular season against the San Francisco Giants will be among those shown. Los Angeles-based Dodgers fans deprived of watching their local team, whose games are only available on Time Warner Cable's SportsNet LA, will finally be able to see some baseball from their couch. Local CW affiliate KTLA will air a number of late-season Dodgers games to help celebrate the final season of legendary broadcaster Vin Scully thanks an agreement with Charter Communications, which is merging with TWC. Starting Friday, Sept. 23 at 6:15 p.m. PT, Charter will simulcast the first of six Dodgers games featuring Scully on both SportsNet LA and KTLA. The Sept. 23 telecast will also feature the live pregame ceremony honoring Scully. The rest of the Dodgers-Rockies games in L.A. that weekend (a Saturday night and Sunday day game) will also be simulcast as will the final series of the regular season, when the Dodgers visit the Giants, from Sept. 30-Oct. 2. "In Los Angeles, there's no greater sports franchise than the Los Angeles Dodgers, and in the history of baseball, there's been no greater voice than the incomparable Vin Scully," Don Corsini, KTLA5's president and general manager said in a statement. "We thank Charter and the entire Los Angeles Dodgers organization for the unique opportunity to honor the Dean of Sports Broadcasters, and share these iconic Dodgers games and moments with our entire KTLA5 Southern California community." Time Warner Cable made a similar deal at the end of the 2014 season, broadcasting the team's final six games on KDOC, Channel 56, which also included series against the Rockies and Giants. Starting in 2014, Dodgers games, many of which had been free over the air since the team arrived in L.A. before the 1958 season, have only aired on TWC's SportsNet LA after team owners secured a multi-billion dollar deal to create the new cable channel carrying Dodgers games and related programming. Other distributors, including DirecTV, balked at the carriage fee, reported to be between $4 and $5 per subscriber each month. As a result, an estimated 70 percent of homes in the Dodger market, who don't subscribe to TWC, can't receive the games. (Hollywood Reporter)

NBC's Lester Holt Will Moderate First Presidential Debate Between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. Future debate moderators include CBS News' Elaine Quijano, ABC News' Martha Raddatz, CNN's Anderson Cooper and Fox News' Chris Wallace. It was announced Friday that NBC Nightly News anchor Lester Holt would moderate the first presidential debate for the 2016 election between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, according to the Commission on Presidential Debates. The first debate of the general election between the billionaire business and former Secretary of State will be held Sept. 26 at Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY. The second debate of the season will be between the vice presidential candidates, Tim Kaine and Mike Pence. CBS News' Elaine Quijano will moderated that debate, scheduled for Oct. 4 at Longwood University in Farmville, VA, according to the CPD. The second debate between Clinton and Trump will be a town hall, co-moderated by ABC News' Martha Raddatz and CNN's Anderson Cooper, according to the commission. That debate take place Oct. 9 at Washington University in St. Louis in St. Louis, MO. The final presidential debate will be moderated by Fox News' Chris Wallace and be hold on Oct. 19 at University of Nevada, Las Vegas, according to the CPD. (Hollywood Reporter)

Bear Grylls to Run Wild With Chinese Celebrities. Pushing his brand into the world's most populous nation, the TV adventurer is scheduled to shoot segments with a Chinese tech billionaire, former NBA star Yao Ming and Olympic swimming sensation Fu Yuanhui. Bear Grylls is bringing his insect- and rattlesnake-eating survival skills to China. Last week, the host of NBC's Running Wild With Bear Grylls began reaching out to some of China's biggest celebrities over Weibo, China's Twitter-like social media platform, where he's amassed nearly 2 million followers. The British adventurer's first target was Robin Li, the billionaire founder and CEO of search giant Baidu, often described as China's Google. He followed with public invites to former NBA star Yao Ming and Olympic swimmer Fu Yuanhui, whose out-of-pool antics made her China's most buzzed about personality of the Rio Games. Pitching the tech tycoon, Grylls wrote in English and Chinese: "I understand that you always look positively at all challenges, which you take as motivations for progress in life. But the wilderness is something that I love and would like to help you explore!" He added: "I ensure that this will be the most difficult and most unforgettable journey you have ever had in your life." Two days later, Li, 47 years old and China's sixth-richest man, accepted the invite over Baidu Tieba, his own company's social media service, posting a picture of himself eating what looked like bugs, or worms, from a leaf. "I like this kind of feeling that you won't be able to predict what is going to happen in the next minute and it is a super cool thing to have a chance to get close to Mother Nature and to have an adventure in unknown areas," the tech tycoon wrote. According to a Wall Street Journal source, Grylls and Li will shoot an adventure together in a remote region of China in late September, and it will air later this year. It wasn't immediately clear which TV network will be producing and airing Grylls' exploits in China, and whether they are at all connected to Running Wild. Grylls' production company couldn't be reached for comment. Last year, Grylls partnered with China's Dragon TV on a short local series called Survivor Games, taking eight Chinese celebrities into the jungles of China's Guizhou Province for a two-week shoot, which resulted in actress Janine Chang eating bugs and Han Xue trying raw bulls' testicles. On Friday, Grylls Weiboed an invitation to Yao Ming, writing, "You are the exact warrior whom the wild adventure always tries to call. Come and join us, Yao!" The seven-foot, six-inch former center was quick to take up the challenge, replying from the social media account of the Shanghai Sharks, which he owns, and explaining is interest in taking part: "We are all so small in front of Mother Nature, so we need to rediscover our instincts and let our offspring learn how to coexist in harmony with nature and animals." Swimmer Fu Yuanhui, whose earnest and excited reaction to winning a bronze in Rio made her an overnight celebrity back home, replied to Grylls' invite by simply saying, "Pick me up." Grylls responded with a smiley face. Running Wild With Bear Grylls is currently in its third season in the U.S. The reality series previously has welcomed a slew of celebrity guests, including Kate Winslet, Channing Tatum, Shaquille O'Neal, Zac Efron, and President Obama. (Hollywood Reporter)

Vidal Sassoon's Daughter Eden Is Joining RHOBH! Good hair is in her genes! According to reports, Vidal Sassoon's daughter -- Eden Sassoon -- is joining The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills for its seventh season! An insider said: "She's gorgeous, she's a mom of two, she is a salon owner, and she also owns a Pilates studio... She's a real go-getter. She does tons of charity work, and she's so cool -- she knows everyone in town. She has deep roots in L.A." Like any reality TV personality, Sassoon has quite the past! Not only did she date Jesse McCartney for a year, she is a reformed alcoholic! She will be joining return stars Lisa Vanderpump, Eileen Davidson, Lisa Rinna, and Kyle Richards. While Erika Girardi is expected to return, season six cast mates Kathryn Edwards and Yolanda Hadid got the boot. As we reported, Dorit Kemsley is rumored to be joining the cast as well. Get ready! It's going to be a drama-filled season! (Perez Hilton)