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Jeff Lewis and Gage Edward Welcome Daughter Monroe Christine. Jeff Lewis and Gage Edward are two proud papas! The stars of Bravo's Flipping Out welcomed their firstborn daughter Tuesday afternoon. "At 4:22pm today, I grew up," Jeff announced via Instagram. "Welcome Monroe Christine Lewis." Jeff and Gage, who have been together seven and a half years, announced in May that they had a baby on the way. After multiple attempts at adoption didn't work out, they decided to use a surrogate instead. "We are very excited, but I'm also a little terrified," Jeff told People in the spring. "I'm trying to decide if I'm more terrified or excited," he added, "but I think it's normal." Executive assistant Jenni Pulos told Bravo's The Daily Dish in August that she thinks the couple will "be incredible parents." Jeff wanted to "lower the bar," as he doesn't "want the pressure," so Jenni joked, "I think they're going to be maybe less than mediocre to mediocre parents." Should Jeff ever need help with Monroe, Jenni's got him covered. "I'm on for whatever: rap lullabies, you name it," she said. But she won't breastfeed, as Jeff said, because that's "creepy." Now that their daughter has arrived, will Jeff and Gage finally tie the knot? "I just found out: My attorney said that he is now eligible for palimony because it's been seven-and-a-half years," Jeff said on Access Hollywood Live in August. "I'm on the hook anyway; I might as well get married." All jokes aside, Jeff is happy to be sharing his life with Gage, who also manages his business affairs. "I've had several relationships, and I always feel like people try to change me, but he's kind of embraced the crazy. And you're right, he is amused [by me]," the reality star admitted to co-hosts Kit Hoover and Dave Karger. "It's just a really nice relationship and a nice dynamic." (Eonline)

Amber Tamblyn Is Expecting a Baby Girl With Husband David Cross. Amber Tamblyn is about to be a mommy! The Sisterhood of the Traveling pants actress is joining her former co-star Blake Lively in the parenting realm as she confirmed she's expecting her first child with husband David Cross. The actress decided to share the news in an Op-Ed piece she wrote for Glamour magazine on Wednesday. While discussing her traumatic run-in with an abusive ex-boyfriend -- which she revealed in an open letter earlier this month following the release of Donald Trump's controversial comments about groping women -- she explained, "I've been thinking about motherhood a lot lately. What it means to be one, what it means to have one, what it means to know one, what it means to make decisions as one and have conversations as one." She revealed that she is currently expecting, explaining, "Motherhood has been heavily on my mind because I am going to be a mother soon. I'm pregnant, with a daughter on the way." She expressed her concern over the future of our country and how this election will affect her child. "I think constantly about the world I am bringing her into," she said, "How much do I have to do, as a daughter and a soon-to-be mother, to change not just the conversation about how women are seen, but the language with which conversations are spoken in?" Tamblyn then encouraged readers to take a second to think about the way in which they perceive Hillary Clinton. "This is not a think piece asking you to reconsider Hillary Clinton's voting record," she explained. "I am asking you to reconsider the world in which Hillary Clinton has had to vote. I am not asking you to rethink a woman. I am asking you to rethink women, period." She concluded, "After I'm done writing this, I'll go back to my desk and fill out my absentee ballot. I'll be voting for more than just a woman; I'll be voting for a revolutionary idea. I'll be voting for a future for my daughter where conversations about our bodies and our lives are broader than what value they have for men. A future where being a mother is less about warning our daughters about our sons and is instead lifting them up to their greatest potential." (Eonline)

Ciara Is Pregnant! Singer Expecting First Child With Russell Wilson. Ciara and Russell Wilson's family is about to grow! The R&B songstress and NFL star are expecting their first child together, Ciara confirmed on her birthday via Instagram. The pregnant star wrote, "On this special birthday I received an abundance of love from friends and family...and I'm excited to finally share one of the greatest gifts of all that god could give." Wilson posted a sweet image on his own Instagram and wrote, "The greatest blessing of all. Forever grateful." Ciara and Russell's forthcoming bundle of joy will be their second and first, respectively. The 30-year-old co-parents 2-year-old Future Zahir with ex, rapper Future. The singer, who was recently named Revlon's Global Brand Ambassador, stepped out to perform at a private event for the cosmetic organization in New York City on Tuesday evening. Ciara concealed her growing baby bump with an all-white, loose-fitting blazer and matching pants. Back in July, E! News exclusively reported the lovebirds were surrounded by their closest family and friends as they tied the knot during a lavish wedding ceremony at the Peckforton Castle in Cheshire, England. Since then, all eyes have been on the pair's aspirations to start their very own family. Last year, E! News caught up with the "I Bet" performer where she gushed about having baby on the brain. "I definitely do, yes," Ciara responded when asked if she wants any more kids. And as for talking about that baby plan with her beau, she told us, "We discuss a lot of things [laughs]. A lot of good things!" An insider also reveals to us the Seattle Seahawks athlete would like "two to three children," adding, "They both would like a big family."

Khloe Kardashian Sports Diamond Rings and Cleveland Cavalier Rings on That Finger. Care to explain, KoKo? Khloe Kardashian sent Instagram into a flurry Tuesday evening as she shared a snapshot sporting quite a few diamond sparklers on her engagement finger as well as a Cleveland Cavaliers band in honor of boyfriend Tristan Thompson. The E! reality star was on hand to support the basketball star as he received his NBA championship ring, and although Thompson didn't actually pop the question (a source confirms to E! News Khloe is not engaged), we can't help but swoon over these two lovebirds. After all, the 32-year-old is rarely one to expose her personal life on social media, so you know Khloe must be head over heels for Tristan when she takes it to the 'Gram! Our source tells us Khloe is "very into" Tristan and their relationship is "becoming more serious." A second insider recently told E! News the pair is officially "exclusive," adding, "There is a lot of chemistry between the two of them and they are happy together." Additionally, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians stunner has found time between launching her Good American denim line and demanding fitness schedule to cheer on Thompson and the rest of the Cavaliers from the sidelines in Cleveland. Khloe's proved to be such a good luck charm for Tristan, our source explained, "She had a few clothes shipped to Ohio because she plans to keep flying back and forth during the season." The insider continued, "She's even gotten close with a few of his friends and they all hang out sometimes. Khloe hasn't had this much fun with someone in a while." We're in love with your love, Khloe! (Eonline)

Jimmy Fallon was warned to cut back on his boozing by NBC chiefs following a series of bizarre late-night accidents, according to multiple insiders. An NBC insider said of the funnyman, "There were fears that Fallon was out of control and something could happen while he's out drinking. Things got so serious at one stage that execs feared that Jimmy was splitting up with his wife over his drinking, but they patched things up." The beloved "Tonight Show" host's recent allegedly alcohol-aided antics include tripping on a rug at home and nearly severing his ring finger on a table in June 2015. Then he chipped his tooth "trying to open medicine for his injured finger" a few months later. In October 2015 he cut his hand on a bottle of Jägermeister. In September of this year a "very drunk" Fallon was seen alone at an NYC punk bar at 3 a.m, which sparked more NBC concerns. Another Fallon source said, "He is a heavy drinker. He sees himself as somebody who needs image rehabilitation." But, we're told by another friend, "He knows he needs to be responsible. He has two kids. He has cut back on his drinking." The first source said that, while Fallon's show is No. 1, a few key staff members have left to work for CBS rival James Corden. "Fallon is insanely jealous of Corden," the source continued. "There's been some upheaval, and Jimmy hasn't handled it well. He's at the top of his game, but he's insecure." Fallon has parted ways with his longtime publicist and just hired Brad Pitt's crisis p.r. manager. But Fallon has the full backing of NBC, and his contract was extended to late 2021. Bob Greenblatt, chairman of NBC Entertainment, told us, "Jimmy is one of NBC's biggest assets, and we're extremely proud that 'The Tonight Show' continues to be the late-night leader in all metrics, including ratings and social-media awareness. He's in a class by himself, and we're also looking forward to him hosting the Golden Globes in January. As a producer and star he delivers over 200 hours of television a year, and any suggestion that we have concerns about his behavior or have given him any kind of 'warning' is completely false." (Page Six)

Saturday Night Live Star Pete Davidson Says Kid Cudi Saved Him From Suicide. Saturday Night Live star Pete Davidson credits rapper Kid Cudi and his music for saving his life. Davidson opened up about his struggles with depression on The Breakfast Club Tuesday morning and revealed he "wouldn't be here" if it weren't for Cudi's debut album. "Cudi's the best of all," Davidson said on the radio show. "He saved my life. I would've killed myself if I didn't have Kid Cudi." The 22-year-old comic began talking about Cudi after he was asked who was his favorite musician. After naming the 32-year-old rapper, the group discussed Cudi's recent revelations about checking himself into rehab for "depression and suicidal thoughts." Davidson admitted that Cudi's music has gotten him through some of the darkest moments of his life. "I would've killed myself. Absolutely 100%. I truly believe if Man on the Moon didn't come out, I wouldn't be here," he said. Davidson also said that Cudi's admission made him feel better about his rocky times. "It's kind of comforting to know your hero goes through the same stuff you do," he confessed. "I think that's why a lot of kids my age can relate to Cudi and people love him so much is because he's a very emotional dude." The funnyman recently worked with Cudi on promos for his upcoming stand-up special and said he still keeps in touch with the "Day 'N' Nite" rapper while he seeks treatment. "I texted with him last Monday, and he's in really good spirits," Davidson shared. "I think I might go see him next week. But he's in a good place." Cleveland native Cudi announced the news of his treatment on Facebook. "I am not at peace. I haven't been since you've known me. If I didn't come here, I would've done something to myself. I simply am a damaged human swimming in a pool of emotions everyday of my life," he wrote. "Theres a ragin violent storm inside of my heart at all times. Idk what peace feels like. Idk how to relax. My anxiety and depression have ruled my life for as long as I can remember and I never leave the house because of it." (Eonline)

Tom Cruise "Proud" to Be a Scientologist for Over 30 Years. Tom Cruise is steadfast in his faith. In recent years, a wave of critical documentaries focusing on Scientology has raised questions about the religion. But Cruise, one of the Church's most famous members, would rather focus on the positive aspects of the organization. "It's something that has helped me incredibly in my life. I've been a Scientologist for over 30 years. It's something that is, you know...without it, I wouldn't be where I am," the actor admitted. "So, it's a beautiful religion. I'm incredibly proud." ITV asked Cruise about his beliefs at the London premiere of Jack Reacher: Never Go Back last week. Lucrezia Millarini had inquired about Louis Theroux's documentary, My Scientology Movie (set for release in 2017), but Cruise opted to speak about his faith in general. The interview later went viral, as it had been a while since he'd spoken publicly about Scientology. Of course, talking about his faith has always been tricky for Cruise. "What's interesting is, if I don't talk about my religion, if I say I'm not discussing it or different humanitarian things I'm working on, they're like, 'He's avoiding it.' If I do talk about it, it becomes, 'Oh, he's proselytizing,'" he explained to Playboy in 2012. "...When I'm promoting a film, I'm not going to get caught up in anything else, and that includes all my personal things." The bottom line? "When I'm promoting a film," Cruise explained, "I'm there to promote a film." "I have respect for what other people believe. What I believe in my own life is that it's a search for how I can do things better, whether it's being a better man or a better father or finding ways for myself to improve. Individuals have to decide what is true and real for them. I'm fortunate in the life I have...I've gotten to travel to different places all over the world, to see the commonality of the human experience," Cruise said. "It's something I look for. Whether it's in Canada, France, India or Russia, even though people have different color skin and they believe in different things, there is a commonality of the human experience that is very real for me." "I try to look to the future and look at life in a way that, no matter how tough something can be, I don't go in blindly but step back and try to understand it. To me, that's the search," he added. "It applies to racing cars and to playing different characters. There has to be a level of understanding. I hope that answers your question. That's what I want, and the search never ends. You always have a choice. You can let something overwhelm you, or you can take one step at a time and figure it out. Because life is problems. We've all got problems. We like problems. Do you know what I mean? And getting to that place where you ask how you can solve these problems to better handle life and survive, that is the place I want to be in my life." (Eonline)

This Is Us Star Chrissy Metz: I Was in Weight Watchers When I Was 11. Chrissy Metz sees a lot of herself in Kate Pearson, the character she plays on This Is Us. The actress tells PEOPLE in this week's issue that she has known the pain that 8-year-old Kate (played in flashbacks by Mackenzie Hancsicsak) felt during a recent episode as she learned to be ashamed of her body for the first time and began what would become a lifelong struggle with body image. Metz says her size "was always something I was cognizant of. I've had pictures of when I was 3 and 4 years old, and I've always been chubby." The actress, who is now 36 just like her character, says many scenes showing mom Rebecca (Mandy Moore) struggling with what message to send to her young daughter "really resonate." "I remember being at Weight Watchers at, like, 11 years old and my mom just trying to figure it out for me," says Metz. "It's one of those things where it's heartbreaking because, as a parent, you want your child to have the best life possible and you want them to be protected and in this little bubble where everybody finds them to be beautiful and perfect and their lives to be amazing. But that's not always the case." Metz recalls being bullied for her looks for much of her life. Even though she was physically active, roller-skating and riding bikes around her suburban Miami neighborhood with her four brothers and sisters, she sometimes fell back on unhealthy patterns. "I would not eat," she admits. "And then of course I would get so hungry I would binge ... and it was difficult because my parents were like, 'I don't understand, if you're not really eating, why are you gaining weight?' I would be at one of my good friend's house and her mom would literally make us a tray of brownies and split it down the middle, and we would go to town." After years of facing criticism both personally and professionally (including getting the offensive advice from a casting director that she was "too attractive to play the plus-sized girl"), Metz says she reached a turning point at her latest milestone birthday. "When I turned 30, I had this epiphany that my life is my own and my choices are my own," she says. Going on "a bit of a spiritual journey," she decided to put aside others' opinions and to "focus on who I am, business or no business, actress or no actress. And things just kind of started falling into place. There definitely was a shift." Metz has found breakout status in This Is Us for her honest, nuanced performance, and her body-positive message has impacted viewers "so far beyond acting and so far beyond my dreams." Going to set each day "doesn't feel like work at all because it's just so exciting and wonderful," she adds. And even "frightening" days like when she had to strip down for a vulnerable scene in which Kate weighed herself naked have taken on greater significance because of how she's connecting with viewers. Telling this story is "about the bigger picture and not just about my feelings," says Metz. "I just feel really grateful that I can pursue my dreams and also reach people in ways that I never expected." This Is Us airs Tuesdays (9 p.m. ET) on NBC. (People)

Chelsea Handler has no problem telling it like it is! The comedienne got extremely candid about her BFF Jennifer Aniston during a new interview with Grazia Daily, where she revealed the whole hype around Jen after Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's divorce news was straight up ridiculous. When news first broke that Brad and Angie were filing for divorce, social media was flooded with gifs of Aniston, celebrating their breakup. Handler herself went on her show to call Jolie a "f--king lunatic," something she stands by now. "No," she says when asked if she "unfairly criticized" Angelina. "I'm just saying what everyone else is thinking." "It's so stupid and pathetic," Handler adds of the public and media's reaction to the split. "As if Jen cares-she doesn't care." "It's ridiculous that people still drag her into this," she declares. "Hello, as if she is sitting around even caring about this." In the same interview, Handler -- who has long been against the idea of marriage -- says she's finally coming around to the idea. "I'm totally open to the possibility," she tells the site. "Even though I have absolutely zero prospects. I don't think I've had sex since... I haven't even been on a date in a long time." Handler has dated some pretty prominent men though -- her exes include rapper 50 cent, Ted Harbert, and Andre Balaz (who's the chairman of NBC broadcasting). "I think I'm a difficult person to please," she confesses. "I don't think [my being single] has anything to do with anybody other than me." While the "Chelsea Lately" star sounds open about marriage, she still in no way, shape or form wants to have children. "I am never having a baby, I've never wanted to have a baby, and I knew that from a very young age," she says. "If someone left a baby on my doorstep, I wouldn't throw it in the garbage, but I'm not going to bring a child into this world-there are enough children in this world." Handler was also very proud of her pal Jen -- who's routinely the victim of tabloid pregnancy fodder -- for taking a stance about her personal life in an op-ed for Huffington Post earlier this year. "It was just so nice for her to finally respond to it," Chelsea reveals. "It doesn't matter how famous or rich or wealthy or, you are, you're still able to get your feelings hurt. That is a person, that's a human being that is constantly being scrutinized. I hope it helped people see the pain that it is causing with the presumption and the obsessions and the nonsense." (Too Fab)

Shirlene Quigley -- a former backup dancer for Beyonce and Rihanna -- has been found and she's safe but getting some sort of medical treatment ... TMZ has learned. Law enforcement tells us she was found somewhere in New Jersey and is getting help at an undisclosed medical facility. Shirlene was reported missing Monday after friends and family became alarmed when they couldn't locate her. Cops found her car outside a Hertz facility in New Jersey and her phone was subsequently found at a bridal store in Manhattan. Celebs including Rihanna and Missy Elliott put the word out asking people to help find her. As for the treatment she's receiving ... cops are mum, only saying she's ok. Shirlene's dad is flying from California to New Jersey to be with her. (TMZ)

Brad Pitt's Investigation Extended ''Several Weeks'' as the Department of Child Services Looks Into New Accusations. E! News can confirm the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services has extended its investigation into allegations that Brad Pitt was involved in an alleged incident with a child aboard a private plane flying from Europe to L.A. on Sept. 15. The extension, we're told, is due to new "key accusations." A separate source, however, insists that "the information about all sorts of other problems is not accurate." In fact, the FBI -- who visited Angelina Jolie's residence in Malibu last week for several hours -- has conducted interviews with all potential witnesses, including some of their children. They've also interviewed other witnesses, including the flight crew aboard the plane during the alleged incident that was originally reported to the DCFS. So far, E! News has learned there have been reports of "unintentional contact" between Brad and a child. The investigation may continue with more witness interviews, but we're told they're expecting to conclude it shortly. Once they finish the investigation, if they decide there is probable cause of child abuse, they will write up reports and pass those along to the U.S. District Attorney who will then look at the evidence and decide whether to prosecute. No matter the outcome, the DCFS' decision will not affect Brad and Angelina's divorce or their custody agreement over their six kids -- Maddox Jolie-Pitt, 15, Pax Jolie-Pitt, 12, Zahara Jolie-Pitt, 11, Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, 10, and twins Knox Jolie-Pitt and Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, 8 -- which will have to be decided in family court. So far, Pitt has seen his children twice since Angelina filed for divorce on Sept. 19, though Maddox was notably missing. According to a source, he was "mad at his dad." The teen was reportedly part of the alleged altercation that occurred on the plane, but after not seeing his father for a month, E! News learned they came face-to-face last week for the first time while meeting with a therapist present. We're told there is still a lot of work to be done regarding their relationship. As part of a temporary custody agreement Brad and Angelina reached in September, the actress was given sole custody of their children, and Brad received visitation rights. At the time, we were told Angelina, 41, did not intend for the custody situation to remain permanent as she believes the former couple will need to co-parent in the future for the sake of their children. An insider previously revealed Brad was also eager "to see the kids and to work out an arrangement that is best for them" and "wants to work things out privately and amicably." (Eonline)

'NCIS' star Mark Harmon has a dog that attacked a crew member on set, but the dog has a pretty solid defense. Sources connected with production tell TMZ, Harmon's dog is a 3-year-old pit bull mix that he rescued as a pup. His name is Dave. Mark frequently brought Dave to the set, which was a dog-friendly environment. Other cast and crew members brought their dogs as well. We're told a week ago one of the crew members was roughhousing with Dave ... something he did a lot, when the pooch became scared and attacked. Our sources say the crew member needed 16 stitches to close the wounds, but returned to the set and is fine. As for Dave, he hasn't been back to the set, but he's fine and, as we said, has a plausible defense. (TMZ)

Miranda Kerr's Security Guard Stabbed After Intruder Attempts Break-In at Malibu Home. Kerr's was the scene of a violent incident earlier Tuesday morning. E! News has learned that while the model was not present at the time, a confrontation between an intruder and a security guard left them both hospitalized. The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department confirmed that a stabbing and shooting took place in the Malibu home after the intruder tried to climb over a gate and onto the private property. The intruder was shot during the scuffle shortly after the security officer was stabbed, the LASD explained. TMZ reports that the incident took place just outside of the property and not inside the house. Neither the security guard nor the intruder suffered life-threatening injuries, however, the security guard was airlifted from the scene of the ordeal and transported to a nearby Los Angeles hospital. According to a press release, the security guard is listed in stable condition while the intruder is in critical condition. Miranda bought the home back in 2012 following her divorce from Orlando Bloom. The brunette beauty put down over $2 million for the ocean side property, which boasts four bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. The Australian native has yet to speak publicly on the scary matter. Detectives are actively investigating the incident at present time. UPDATE: The man who attempted to break into Miranda Kerr's Malibu home has been formally charged with mayhem and attempted murder of the security guard protecting the model's property, E! News has learned. The man in question faces one felony count each of attempted willful, deliberate and premeditated murder, aggravated mayhem as well as assault with a deadly weapon. Bail has currently be recommended at more than $1 million and should the defendant be found guilty of the charges, he faces a possibly maximum sentence of life in state prison. (Eonline)

Justin Bieber and his crew swerved into oncoming traffic in England Tuesday night, and cops are now on the case. We're told Bieber was part of a 3-car convoy in the Frodsham area of Cheshire when the incident went down. The video doesn't tell the full story, but it shows what appears to be Bieber's SUV pulling to the right side ... which in England is the wrong side. The SUVs were racing through the streets and swerving in and out of traffic to pass up slower drivers. Justin is renting a mansion in Cheshire during his "Purpose" tour in the UK. An official for the Cheshire Police Department tells TMZ ... they're aware of the footage. They believe Justin was not driving any of the vehicles. The official says, since Justin was a passenger, it's unlikely he'll face any punishment. (TMZ)

Michael Jackson wrote a bunch of checks totaling over $900,000 to cover up child sex abuse allegations from a then 12-year-old girl, but now she's suing 30 years later. The woman filed the lawsuit as a Jane Doe, saying Michael started abusing her in 1986 when she and her mother had stopped by his Hayvenhurst home as sightseers. She says Michael invited them into the house to see his "candy area." She claims Michael fondled her genitals and gave her "movie kisses" ... tongue kissing her mouth and body. She also alleges there was vaginal penetration. According to the docs, the abuse continued through puberty. When she was 16, she says Michael started writing checks to keep her quiet. She says the first was for $2,500, and the biggest one came in 1993 for $600k. All told she says she got more than $900k over 3 years -- and the docs she filed include copies of checks and stubs showing the payments. We've reached out to the MJ Estate ... so far, no comment. The woman is suing several of Jackson's companies for emotional distress, negligence and much more ... and wants unspecified damages. UPDATE: We have received the following statement from Michael Jackson's estate attorney: "This is yet another attempt to hit the lottery by suing the Estate of Michael Jackson more than seven years after Michael's death and close to 30 years after these incidents supposedly occurred. We believe this claim was created from whole cloth and is without any merit. It's also no coincidence that this woman is represented by the same attorneys involved in two other frivolous claims against the Estate." (Eonline)

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Victoria's Secret Casts the 2016 Fashion Show: Which Famous Faces Will Strut Their Stuff? E! News can confirm that Victoria's Secret has cast the ladies who will take the catwalk in Paris at their 2016 fashion show on Dec. 5, and it's certainly going to be one for the books! There's been lots of speculation that Bella Hadid will join her big sister and second-year veteran Gigi Hadid for the first time on the VS runway. We've also heard that Kendall Jenner may return again, too! If the rumors are true, Kendall and the Hadid sisters will slip into their angel wings and join other veterans, including: Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio and Lily Aldridge, as well as Elsa Hosk, Jasmine Tookes, Josephine Skriver, Lais Ribeiro, Martha Hunt, Romee Strijd,Sara Sampaio, Stella Maxwell and Taylor Hill. Tookes -- who has just been announced as the model who will wear this year's very expensive Fantasy Bra -- told E! News she'd be stoked to see Bella take the runway. "She would be amazing. I love Bella," she gushed. Victoria's Secret has been teasing us with the fashion show casting throughout the week, sharing lots of photos on their social media accounts. For example, they posted the silhouette of one woman, and captioned it, "Future #VSFashionShow runway star right here. Any guesses who? #VSFSParis16." While several people wrote "Bella" in the comments section, it looks like we'll just have to tune into the big show on CBS Dec. 5 to find out! All the casting news has us thinking about last year, and the adorable moment in which Gigi found out she'd been hired as a VS angel for the first time. Her reaction was priceless! The official Twitter account for Victoria's Secret shared a video of the heartwarming moment with the caption, "We [heart] surprises so here's a BIG one for @GiGiHadid at the #VSFashionShow castings! See you on the runway, Gigi." The model also shared a photo from the moment, which she captioned, "Couldn't keep back my tears!!!! Anyone that grew up with me knows that getting this show has been a dream of mine forever! THANK YOU @victoriassecret & @ed_razek! One of the happiest moments of my life. #Vsfashionshow2015." Meanwhile, E! News caught up with Sara Sampaio during the Save the Children Gala on Tuesday night where she couldn't help but gush about her excitement over the fashion show taking place in Paris. "I'm excited. It's going to be amazing. I love Paris, and I'm always so happy when I get to go there," she said. "It's going to be unbelievable. It's going to be amazing!" She continued, "When you think of Paris it's something chic and sexy... It's hard to explain, but it's that boudoir and all that. It's the perfect city." As for whether new mamas Candice Swanepoel and Behati Prinsloo will join the show in the City of Lights, Sampaio said, "I don't know who's walking yet...I can't speak for them!" Well, we can't wait to see all the big reveals and exciting moments to come when the 2016 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show airs Dec.5, 2016, at 10 p.m. EST on CBS. (Eonline)

Lamar Odom's Teenage Daughter Destiny Is an Aspiring Model: Her First Photoshoot. Just like that, Lamar Odom's only daughter is all grown up and ready to strike a pose. Destiny Odom recently took on her first photoshoot, posing against a white background in a simple knit sweater. Photographer Lauren Cowart recalled taking the chic shots for the aspiring model's portfolio. "This photo was taken at the end of May in DUMBO [in Brooklyn]," the photographer told E! News. "The shoot was a collaboration with makeup artist Anna Loeschner and stylist Anastasia Walker. We shot five different looks over the course of the evening, with the goal of creating a versatile set of images for Destiny's budding portfolio." "It was Destiny's first photo shoot ever, and she and I got in contact through a close colleague of mine, Rhianna Avery, who is a model scout. Her mother, Liza, connected with Rhianna and set us up to do her first-ever test shoot," Cowart continued. While it may have been her first foray into modeling, the photographer had only compliments for the teen. "Destiny is an absolute natural in front of the camera. She is stunning in person, very tall and just gorgeous," Cowart described. "I was so impressed with her professionalism and we were all just so thrilled to be a part of her first ever photo shoot. I'm so excited to see how she grows, because she's already at a really great starting point." With her portfolio coming together, Odom is now on the hunt for a job in the Big Apple. "It is my understanding that she is pursuing modeling and is seeking agency representation in NYC!" Cowart added. In the meantime, she's making her famous dad proud. "My baby girl," Lamar tweeted with the photo -- and a heart. (Eonline)

Heads Up, Internet: Meet Mel Gibson's 26-Year-Old Look-Alike Son Milo. Mel Gibson was on hand for the Hacksaw Ridge after party in Beverly Hills, but it seems like a lot of attention fell on his 26-year-old son, Milo Gibson. And no, your eyes aren't deceiving you, that's not actually Bradley Cooper hanging out Mel, that's the longtime actor's fifth child with his ex-wife Robyn Moore Gibson. It turns out that Milo is already following in his famous father's footsteps as he has a role in the upcoming war flick alongside Andrew Garfield. The film depicts the true story of Private First Class Desmond T. Doss who won the Congressional Medal of Honor after he refused to bear arms during World War II. The look-alike father and son duo appeared to be in the best of spirits during the swanky affair celebrating the release of the future film, which is slated to hit theaters on Nov. 4. Milo has six full siblings: Hannah Gibson, Christian Gibson, Louis Gibson, William Gibson, Thomas Gibson and Edward Gibson. The up and coming actor is also the older half-brother to Mel's six-year-old daughter Lucia Gibson and is set to welcome another addition to the family in the very near future as Mel is currently expecting his ninth child with his girlfriend Rosalind Ross. Looks like there could be more Gibsons in Hollywood coming very, very soon! (Eonline)

No gym? No problem! Hilaria Baldwin knows that as a busy mom, the key is to fit in a workout whenever you can. The mom of three gave birth to baby Leonardo just one month ago, on Sept. 12, and she's making the world -- or an elevator vestibule -- her gym, in a video Baldwin shared Tuesday. "Waiting for the elevator! Obliques and hips! 3 sets 5 on each side!" she posted on Instagram, as she does leg lifts in heels and a dress. Baldwin, a yoga instructor, dealt with criticism for working out just ten days after giving birth, but explained that she had full permission from her doctor. "Everybody is different. Every pregnancy is different. My pregnancy, birth and recovery are between ME AND MY DOCTOR. As yours should be," she wrote on Instagram. "This is my third baby ... so obviously I've done this before." "Fitness is my job ... which means my body is accustomed to working out. I ran through much of my pregnancy and worked out throughout the entirety of it. So please: stop with the negativity about me just having a baby. I don't want to sit down, lay down and do nothing. That's not what my body is telling me it wants and needs." (People)

Sorry, party people ... Amber Rose ain't down to rage for the 5th time in less than a week ... so she just pulled the plug on her Halloween event. The party was supposed to happen Wednesday night at a mystery location -- Amber's invite only said "details coming." We're told Amber's waving the white flag because she's been going HAM since Friday when she turned 33. She threw back-to-back house/pool parties Friday and Saturday, then did a full day at Disneyland with her son on Sunday ... and finally -- showing her range -- did a late night at Ace of Diamonds strip club on Monday. We gotta say, partying is kinda Amber's brand, so it's odd she cancelled. Of course, she's got 5 more days to make good before Halloween. #Getbackinthegame. (TMZ)

Nicole Richie knows she made some "bad decisions" during her younger years in the spotlight, but she refuses to apologize for it. "I hear a lot of 'Wow, you once looked like this, but now you look like this!' and 'You once were wild, and now you're an angel!'" the 35-year-old wrote in an essay for Lena Dunham's Lenny Letter. "I am not going to apologize for being me so you can get your triumphant ending." Richie said she accepts her past "wild child" days. The starlet had repeated arrests from 2002 to 2007. She was on probation through 2010. "With my family and close friends, I am owning my past ... not trying to hide from it, not trying to change it, just allowing it to help propel me forward." The former reality star believes living out her mistakes in the limelight kept her from repeating them. "I realized I am actually extremely thankful I was so beastly in front of the world for a few reasons. It's so bad in people's minds that there's nothing that can embarrass me now," she wrote. "I also truly believe if I didn't have so many eyes on me, it would've been easier for me to slip back into my reckless behavior. I had people rooting me on and watching me at a time when I needed that." (Page Six)

Ready for a night out! Kim Kardashian kept it low-key as she attended husband Kanye West's concert in one of her few public outings since her traumatic Paris robbery. The reality star, 36, was spotted at the rapper's show at the Forum in Los Angeles on Tuesday, October 25. She was photographed riding on the back of a golf cart backstage with West, 39. Kardashian and West, who coordinated in all-black outfits with white shoes, were also seen walking around with a camera crew. Kris Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian, Kendall Jenner and close family friend Jonathan Cheban were also in attendance for the event. As previously reported, the Selfish author took a hiatus from filming her family's reality series after the October 3 robbery. "Kim's well-being is our core focus right now," a spokesperson for E! told Us Weekly shortly after the incident. "No decision has been made as to when production will resume." A source told Us that Kim wanted to spend some time at home without the cameras for a few weeks. "She canceled everything for the next several weeks and will not be working," a source told Us in early October. "She feels safer in L.A. and wants to be home with her family." It's unclear if Keeping Up With the Kardashians will address the aftermath of the armed robbery, but the show was not filming when five men broke into her Paris apartment and took an estimated $10 million in jewelry, including Kim's massive, upgraded engagement ring from West. After the terrifying episode, Kim's rep said she was "badly shaken, but physically unharmed." (US Weekly)

Comedian and licensed physician Ken Jeong has bought a home in Calabasas, CA, for $3.95 million, as first reported by the Los Angeles Times. The seller of the 6,700-square-foot off-market listing was Moshe Barkat, CEO of Modern VideoFilm. Barkat remodeled the four-bedroom, Tudor-style home, which now features a couple of offices, a screening room, and a temperature-controlled wine cellar that holds 3,000 bottles. Other details include a two-story living room and a master suite, with his-and-hers closets and access to a private balcony. The exterior has an amazing vista of surrounding mountains and city lights, and two verandas that flank a swimming pool. The gorgeous blue pool is surrounded by a patio perfect for the outdoor Southern California lifestyle. The gated home initially debuted on the market in September 2014, with a list price of $4.9 million. Subsequent price cuts reduced the asking price to $4 million in September 2015. The actor closed the deal in late September 2016 for $3.95 million. Jeong, 47, is best known for his scene-stealing role as Mr. Chow in the popular "Hangover" film franchise. After starring on the cult hit "Community" for a few seasons, he currently stars in, writes, and produces the ABC comedy "Dr. Ken." (Page Six)

Model Karlie Kloss makes a living off her face, but it's her brains that helped her score a $10 million Beverly Hills home. Kloss was in town shooting "Bill Nye Saves The World" -- she's a correspondent for the upcoming Netflix series, and very smartly opted for some serious square footage in this Airbnb rental, hooked up by the company. The crib's got 5 bedrooms, 6 baths, a sweet pool and even famous neighbors like the Beckhams, Jay Leno, Priscilla Presley and Brett Ratner. We're told she stayed there for a week, which would put the average person about $12k in the hole. (TMZ)

Short-lived "Today" host Billy Bush's Chelsea townhouse is on the market for $8.9 million. The 7,248-square-foot home has five bedrooms and six bathrooms. Bush purchased the home in 2015 when Page Six exclusively reported his unofficial move from LA for his new East Coast NBC gig. The townhouse is listed as "construction-ready." The ex-"Access Hollywood" host never lived in the home and was "staying at his folks' place" when he got, according to a pal. He's now back in LA. (Page Six)

Justin Timberlake is in the clear ... the official in the Shelby County D.A.'s Office who told us they were looking into a possible criminal violation in connection with JT's selfie at the voting booth now says he screwed up. As we reported, Justin's selfie is a violation of a new law that prohibits Tennessee voters from snapping pics or recording their movements at the polls. A violation is punishable by 30 days in jail. The official told us ... the matter was "under review," but he now says he made a mistake. He says although the D.A. was aware of the selfie, no law enforcement agent, election commission official or police officer had filed a formal complaint, so the matter wasn't on the table for review. So Justin's in the clear, and we're guessing Hillary got a vote. (TMZ)

Donald Trump's star on the Hollywood Blvd Walk of Fame is completely destroyed after someone took a pickaxe to it ... and LAPD is on the case. Law enforcement sources tell us Trump's star was smashed apart early Wednesday morning. We're told the vandal posed as a construction worker to fool anyone walking past while they did the damage. Cops took a vandalism report, but haven't made any arrests. According to Deadline Hollywood ... someone who said his name is Jamie Otis took credit for the destruction. He said he intended to auction off the removed star to raise money for the legal defense of Trump accusers. It's unclear where he was going to hawk the stolen property. (TMZ)

Music

Green Day to Perform at the 2016 American Music Awards. We're still weeks away from the 2016 American Music Awards and the show is already chock-full of some of the biggest names in the music biz. E! News has exclusively learned that none other than Green Day will be performing come Nov.20 as well as Twenty One Pilots. The longtime rock band has just released their 12th studio album -- as well as third No. 1 album -- when they dropped Revolution Radio. Green Day has one not one, but three American Music Awards in the past and count themselves as 10-time nominees for AMAs. Impressive! E! News reported that the 2017 Super Bowl Half Time show headliner herself, ahem, Lady Gaga, will be taking part in this year's American Music Awards as well. The pop star joins previously announced show opener Bruno Mars, as well as Sting, this year's American Music Award of Merit honoree. "Bringing #JOANNE to the @AMAs on 11/20!" she tweeted Tuesday. "See u there! #AMAs." Drake currently leads the way in having the most nominations this year with 13 chances to take home a trophy. Meanwhile, his former lady love Rihanna isn't so far behind with a whopping seven nominations for her hit album Anti. Fans determine who the winners will be, and voting is open in all categories except New Artist of the Year Un-leashed by T-Mobile, which will open Nov. 2. Fans can choose their favorites in all categories once per day, per platform, by casting their votes at AMAvote.com or by posting a tweet that includes the nominee's Twitter handle, the category name and #AMAs within the post(s). For New Artist of the Year Un-leashed by T-Mobile, fans can vote 100 times per day, per platform. The American Music Awards will be broadcast live Nov. 20 at 8 p.m. on ABC. (Eonline)

Niall Horan Plays "Who'd You Rather?" and Makes His Debut Solo Performance. Niall Horan was rumored to be dating Celine Helene Vandycke this summer, but thanks to a game of "Who'd You Rather?" with Ellen DeGeneres the One Direction alum has a new love. The crooner was given various options in the game, which began with Rihanna vs. Taylor Swift. Niall chose Rihanna, and continued to choose the "Umbrella" singer over Lady Gaga. But he ultimately dumped Rihanna for Demi Moore. Niall eventually moved onto Selena Gomez and chose her for at least three rounds, but kept fans on their toes when he axed Selena for Diane Keaton. Niall ended up trading Keaton for Ellie Goulding and continued to choose the "Army" songstress over everyone else, including Kendall Jenner. Harry, however, has been busy filming Dunkirk, so it could be a while before we hear any music from him, should he choose to release any. Liam, on the other hand, signed a solo deal with Capitol Records in the United Kingdom in July, so it might not be too much longer. (Eonline)

He's not a businessman, he's a business, man. Jay Z offered Prince's estate $40 million for the late singer's unreleased music, TMZ reports. The rapper, 46, met in New York with Prince's only full-blood sister, Tyka Nelson, and her husband, Maurice Phillips, to acquire the rights to the tunes. Nelson reportedly has to get the rest of the "Purple Rain" legend's family to sign off on the deal before any contracts can be finalized. Prince died in April of an accidental drug overdose. Jay Z is still in negotiations for streaming rights, but sources told TMZ that negotiations are still expensive and competitive. Reps for Prince and Jay Z did not immediately return a request for comment. Last week, Warner Bros. announced that a "Purple Rain" deluxe reissue, as well as the compilation "Prince4Ever," will be released Nov. 22, each featuring unreleased songs that were recorded before he parted ways with the label in 1996. (Page Six)

Bruno Mars Calls Adele a "Diva," But It's Not What You Think. When Bruno Mars first met Adele, she wasn't what he thought she'd be. Along with Philip Lawrence and Christopher Brody Brown, the Grammy winners co-wrote the song "All I Ask" for Adele's album, 25. "She walks into the studio and she's got all this attitude. She's a diva. She's like, 'I don't want to do this. I don't like that,'" Mars, 31, recalled Tuesday in an interview with KTU 103.5's Cubby & Carolina Bermudez in the Morning. "Then, as soon as we hit a couple chords that she liked, we started rolling -- and that's where we got that song from." Adele knocked it out of the park, and it didn't take long to erase the first impression she'd made on Mars. "She's incredible. There was a moment when she was singing in the booth -- I'm not exaggerating at all -- and the water was vibrating. Like, you know, that scene in Jurassic Park? She's got some pipes on her, and she's just a superstar," he said. Mars admitted he would jump at the chance to perform "All I Ask" with the 28-year-old songbird -- but it's up to her. "I don't know what she's waiting on, man. I'm like, 'Come on, Adele!' Like, send an email. Let me know!" Mars previously told Vogue that "All I Ask" was inspired by the power ballads of "divas from the '90s, where the artist is really showing off their vocal range." At the time, he said, everyone "crowded around the piano until we found something that sparked." It took just one day to record Adele's vocals, "and maybe one more day to make sure we weren't tripping out and we actually had a song. It makes me very jealous because it doesn't happen like that all the time!" Adele also told i-D in 2015 she'd a good time working with Mars and his production team. "We [were] gonna make something cool, but then we were just having too much fun. I've never sung so hard in [my] whole life," she said. "Can you imagine the fun me and Bruno had making that?" Meanwhile, Britney Spears recently revealed she'd love to work with Mars. "Really? Right on, Britney. Come on, Britney! Come on down to the studio. Let's get it," the "24K Magic" singer said on Tuesday's show. "Britney's an icon. I'd love to get in the studio with Britney one day." But who does Mars want to work with? "I haven't done a song with Beyonce," he said, adding that he'd also like to work with Rihanna -- or, really, anyone who asks. "It's a job fair," he joked. (Eonline)

Mariah Carey Cancels Part of Her Latin America Tour Citing Promoter Negligence. Mariah Carey is putting the brakes on parts of her Latin America tour. E! News can exclusively confirm that the "We Belong Together" singer has been forced to cancel her upcoming dates in Brazil, Argentina and Chile due to promoter negligence. "To all of my lambs in South America, I am devastated that a portion of this tour had to be cancelled," Mariah shared in a statement to E! News. "Thank you for all of the excitement and love -- I hope to see you soon, my darlings!" While tickets had already gone on sale with success, fans will be able to obtain a full refund. Mariah will also still be performing in Mexico City and Monterrey this November. Back in July, the Grammy winner announced that she would be coming to the Latin American stage this fall with her "Sweet Sweet Fantasy" tour. She was expected to perform her biggest hits including "Hero," "Fantasy" and "Always Be My Baby." For loyal fans in the United States, there are still plenty of opportunities to see the singer perform live. In addition to three performances in Hawaii scheduled for this November, Mariah will also be singing at New York's Beacon Theatre over a span of five days in December. She will also return to Las Vegas in the spring of 2017 for her #1 to Infinity show at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. (Eonline)

Lady Gaga's Carpool Karaoke Proves That She Might Be the World's Best Car Singer. Well that was incredible. Lady Gaga doesn't need a stage to put on a mind-blowing performance, because her Carpool Karaoke segment on Late Late Show felt like an actual concert. She sings her own songs like we sing her songs in the car when we're alone, which is to say she belts them at the top of her lungs. The only difference is that she's very, very talented, and we sound like the worst of the first round of American Idol auditions. Aside from kindly allowing James Corden to duet with her on some of her hits, like "Bad Romance," "Poker Face," "Perfect Illusion," "Million Reasons," and "Edge of Glory," Gaga also revealed that she only recently got her driver's license, and owns over 400 pieces of Michael Jackson's clothes. While Gaga may now have her driver's license, she probably needs a bit more driving practice based on how she drove when she and Corden switched places. She had a bit of trouble with swerving, and understanding the controls, and even revealed that she couldn't see that well. Corden ended up putting on a helmet at one point before taking the wheel again. Gaga also revealed that she often writes songs in only 10 minutes, and that those nonsense words in "Bad Romance" aren't such nonsense after all. Turns out the "roma, roma ma" parts are meant to be part of the word "romance." Who knew?! Now, we're off to watch this a few more times and figure out how we can convince Lady Gaga to join us on a road trip. We like to drive, so if she can bring the music, we'd be good! The Late Late Show with James Corden airs weeknights at 12:35 p.m. and Lady Gaga's new album, Joanne, is currently available everywhere. (Eonline)

Houston Rapper Lil Rarri (A.K.A. WhyJae) Releases 'Lil Rarri EP': Premiere Houston rapper WhyJae is cooking up new heat under the moniker Lil Rarri for his new project The Lil' Rarri EP. "With this Lil Rarri project, I wanted to really separate Lil Rarri from WhyJae," he tells Billboard over email. "I really wanted to just have fun with the music like I used to do when I first started rapping as a kid. It was fun back then. Growing up, I ended thinking, 'Man I gotta be saying some high vocabulary shit in my raps to make it sound like I'm just the most lyrical rapper in the game and that I AM HIP HOP.'" Then Rarri experienced a revelation. "But as I got further in the game, and the years went on, shit started changing and becoming clearer that you can make what you want to make, and that as long as it makes you happy, then it shouldn't matter. Well the Lil Rarri EP makes me happy." After opening sold-out shows for fire-spitters like Dom Kennedy, Tory Lanez, A$AP Ferg and Joey Bada$$, the H-town rep has much to smile about. He racked up over a million plays on SoundCloud with his trap-drenched catalog, including his 2014 debut mixtape Timeless and the recently released 30MLFTI 'tape. His eight-track Lil Rarri EP soundtracks the hustle, whether clout is the motivation ("Glo") or jet-setting across the nation ("Season"). (Billboard)

A$AP Mob Releases 'Cozy Tape Vol. 1' Tracklist and Cover Art. A$AP Rocky tweeted out last week that the long-awaited A$AP Yams posthumous album Cozy Tapes Vol. 1was "finally finished" and followed up the announcement with the release of the A$AP Mob's 12-minute short film titled Money Man. On the heels of the film's release, A$AP Mob revealed the tracklist for Cozy Tapes Vol. 1 and the album's artwork -- which features a baby picture of the late rapper A$AP Yams. "It's crazy, it's brazy," A$AP Rocky said about the A$AP Yams project in a recent interview with MTV. "It just features like all our friends and people like hip-hop associates...and people that Yams would've wanted." The NYC collective has already dropped a few cuts from the project like "Yamborghini High" and "Money Man," the latter premiered in the newly released film of the same name. Cozy Tape Vol. 1 also hosts features from Grime MC, Skepta, Juicy J and Key! and the mob is gearing up to release two additional songs from the album on Halloween. (Billboard)

Shania Twain to Receive Icon Award, Halsey Named Rising Star at Billboard Women In Music 2016. They join Woman of the Year recipient Madonna as stars who will be honored at this year's Women in Music event, set for Dec. 9 in New York. Billboard is excited to announce that Shania Twain and Halsey will be honored for their inimitable contributions to the music industry as part of Billboard's 11th annual Women in Music event, held Dec. 9 in New York City and airing nationally on Lifetime on Dec. 12. Halsey is also scheduled to perform at the 2016 Women in Music event, which will honor Madonna as 2016's Woman of the Year. Country legend Twain will receive the 2016 Women in Music Icon award, which celebrates an artist whose historic contributions to the music industry establish them among the highest class of performers. "Shania Twain is a groundbreaking artist whose successful country-pop crossover blazed the trail for a new generation of country stars like Taylor Swift, Billboard's 2014 Woman of the Year, and Carrie Underwood," said Janice Min, president and chief creative officer of The Hollywood Reporter-Billboard Media Group. "She's fearless in her career, following her own path and pushing the boundaries of the country music genre as she creates music that has proven to be timeless. She is revered in the industry and we are honored to present the Icon award to her." Chart-topping singer-songwriter Halsey is this year's Women in Music Rising Star, recognized for her chart dominance and exceptional, unconventional talent. "Halsey is the voice of a generation, someone who is an impassioned political advocate and personal artist, the kind who can have a No. 1 single, as she did with 'Closer,' and not at all be categorized as your typical pop star," Min says. "Her credibility and talent make her a must-have collaborator for the likes of Justin Bieber and The Chainsmokers. Her incredible talent has earned her this year's Rising Star award and we look forward to hearing what's next from her as she continues making music during what we know will be a long and successful career." Over the course of her almost three-decade career, Twain has earned four No. 1 albums on Top Country Albums, with 2002's Up! also topping the Billboard 200. Her smash hit album Come On Over is the No. 1 country album of all time, and the second best-selling album overall since Nielsen Music began tracking sales in 1991 -- it's moved a staggering 15.7 million units in the U.S. Come On Over also holds the record for the most weeks at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart at 50 weeks. During her 2012-2014 residency at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Twain performed her catalog of immortal classics such as "You're Still the One," "That Don't Impress Me Much," "Any Man of Mine" and "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!" to rave reviews. When the five-time Grammy winner returned to touring after 11 years with the 2015 Rock This Country Tour, she grossed more than $65 million. Halsey's debut album BADLANDS went No. 1 on Alternative Albums and No. 2 on the Billboard 200, eventually going Platinum. Despite her newcomer status, the convention-flouting and outspoken artist has sold out two headlining tours, including a headlining show at Madison Square Garden that she sold out within minutes. She's currently perched atop the Billboard Hot 100 for a 10th week with "Closer," her collaboration with the Chainsmokers. The 11th annual Women in Music event is held Dec. 9 in New York City and airs nationally on Lifetime on Dec. 12. The star-studded event is held in conjunction with the publication of Billboard's Women in Music list, which identifies the 50 most powerful female executives in the industry each year. Madonna is 2016's Woman of the Year award recipient. Madonna's Rebel Heart Tour, which wrapped in March, solidified her status as one of the biggest touring acts of all time. Madonna sold more than 1 million tickets and walked away with $170 million. That makes her the highest grossing solo touring artist in Billboard Boxscore history (the archives go back to 1990) with a staggering $1.31 billion in total concert grosses. (Hollywood Reporter)

Movies

Disney and Ice Cube Are Teaming Up to Give Oliver Twist a Modern, Well, Twist. Oliver Twist is about to get some street cred, for real. The Charles Dickens novel about an orphan boy who moves from a life as a child worker to becoming recruited by London pickpocket gang leader Fagin has become the inspiration for yet another adaptation, but this time it's getting a modern makeover. E! News has learned that Disney is joining forces with Ice Cube and Hamilton director Thomas Kail to recreate the work based on the famous book as a musical with a twist, if you will. According to The Hollywood Reporter, who first reported the story, the new Oliver Twist will be "crossing many genres, including hip-hop. Cube and [Jeff] Kwatinetz are writing the treatment, with Cube attached to play Fagin." Disney already dabbled with Oliver Twist back in 1988 by giving it the animated treatment and releasing Oliver and Company. Perhaps the most notable adaptation, however, is the stage musical Oliver! Cube is obviously no stranger to creating greatness on the big screen, most recently drawing from his personal past and time in rap group N.W.A. The rapper turned actor and producer produced Straight Outta Compton, and Oscar nominated film chronicling the group's rise and ultimate separation. Meanwhile, Kail, who gained a Tony Award for his work in Hamilton, has also directed Grease Live!, Fox's live TV take on the classic movie musical that starred Julianne Hough and Vanessa Hudgens. Sounds like quite the dream team, if you ask us. (Eonline)

Scarlett Johansson and Jennifer Lawrence Are Each Taking on Zelda Fitzgerald in Battling Biopics. No one wants to pit two powerful women against each other, but that's kind of what will inevitably happen soon between these two A-listers. Leading ladies Scarlett Johansson and Jennifer Lawrence will be thrown into an involuntary comparison battle in the near future, as the two stars are each slated to portray the late Zelda Fitzgerald in dueling biopics. The Jazz Age icon and wife of author F. Scott Fitzgerald died nearly 70 years ago in a fire at a North Carolina hospital, but her life has been at the forefront of Hollywood's inspiration as of late. Just as Amazon rolls out its own series, Z: The Beginning of Everything, with Christina Ricci playing the "first American flapper," films starring Johansson and Lawrence, respectively, are said to be on the fast-track to hitting the big screen. The films are said to dive into Fitzgerald's personal life, portraying parts of her livelihood that may have been glazed over through history. Along with being a literary muse to her famous husband, she was an author herself, and struggled with her own madness (she was diagnosed with schizophrenia and institutionalized). Lawrence's project, called Zelda, is being spearheaded by renowned director Ron Howard. J.Law will also be reconnected with Hunger Games executive Allison Shearmur, who is producing. Emma Frost (The White Queen) wrote the screenplay, which is inspired by Nancy Milford's best-selling biography of the same name. Meanwhile, Johansson's film is titled The Beautiful and the Damned, and is based on the F. Scott Fitzgerald classic of the same name, which illustrated the dynamics of his marriage to Zelda. The project has yet to snag a director, however, it does have one secret weapon up its sleeve. Millennium Films, which is financing the movie, secured the cooperation of the Fitzgerald estate, according to The Hollywood Reporter, and "will incorporate newly unearthed transcripts from a sanatorium in which Zelda Fitzgerald was confined that indicate her husband misappropriated his wife's ideas as his own." While the premise of each film has been disclosed, production dates and slated release dates have yet to be determined. Regardless, each film will become a blockbuster in its own right, thanks to their leading ladies. Both Lawrence and Johansson made it on Forbes' annual list of highest-earning female movie stars for 2016. J.Law led the pack for the second year in a row, bringing in a whopping $46 million, largely thanks to big box office gross ($653.4 million) from her final Hunger Games installment. Johansson came in at No. 3, behind Melissa McCarthey, with $25 million. (Eonline)

Amy Adams is known for her leading roles in Hollywood's hottest blockbusters, and now she's among the star studded cast in fashion designer turned film director Tom Ford's gripping new thriller, Nocturnal Animals. The 42-year-old actress has already received five Oscar nominations throughout her career, the latest one being for Best Actress in 2014 hit American Hustle, and she's set to achieve even more success judging by her performance in Ford's much anticipated second feature film which also stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Aaron Taylor-Johnson. But ahead of its release, the starlet sat down to talk to GLAMOUR's Sagal Mohammed about working with Tom Ford, being a realist and what she finds admirable about her husband, Darren Le Gallo. "I used to be a dreamer but I think at some point life kind of got a hold of me and I became pragmateic," she revealed. I think that's probably why I was so attracted to that quality in my husband." Speaking about the couple's six-year-old daughter, Aviana Olea Le Gallo, Amy said: "I look at my daughter and she's so striving for her own identity and she does have such a unique and beautiful identity that is separate from mine. But she does have some things in common. You want to help her and stop her from those mistakes but you're just like, there is no stopping it," she continued. Nocturnal Animals will hit UK cinemas on 4 November. (British Glamour)

Box Office: Can Ron Howard's 'Inferno' Crack the Code? The third installment in the series -- with Tom Hanks returning in the role of ace symbologist Robert Langdon -- opens more than a decade after the film adaptation of Dan Brown's 'The Da Vinci Code' transformed into a global box-office sensation. In summer 2014, top executives at the film studio vigorously debated whether to make Ron Howard's Inferno, the third installment in The Da Vinci Code franchise. Studio brass said yes in late August after capping the production budget at $90 million -- it was later brought down to a reported $75 million -- compared with $150 million each for the first two movies. The internal debate, later revealed in the hacked Sony emails, revolved around the fact that a number of execs felt the property had lost some of its mystique and they wanted to hedge their bets. Whether they hedged enough is now being put to the test. Inferno -- with Tom Hanks returning in the role of Robert Langdon, the professor of symbology immortalized in Dan Brown's mystery-thriller book series -- opens this weekend at the North American box office, where moviegoers have been growing weary of Hollywood's obsession with reviving long-dormant franchises. It's been a full decade since Howard's The Da Vinci Code, based on Brown's blockbuster novel, played on the big screen in 2006. The movie was a box-office sensation, grossing $758.2 million worldwide, including a massive $540.7 million overseas. Angels & Demons, released in 2009, did notably less business, or $486 million globally. But like The Da Vinci Code, the sequel displayed the most firepower overseas, where it earned $352.6 million. (All three globe-hopping films are set in Europe.) Sony has already declared Inferno a success overseas, where the movie has crossed $100 million since it began rolling out Oct. 12. "This kind of international performance gives us strong momentum as we open domestically and continue to roll out in some of the most highly anticipated international markets," Sony president of worldwide marketing and distribution Josh Greenstein said in a statement. "With Sony curbing their costs by roughly 50 percent for Inferno, the studio knew going in it wasn't going to match the lofty box-office standards of the original and its sequel. That said, I think it will still have solid playability overseas, even with the competition," says box-office pundit Jeff Bock. "It should be enough to make this slightly profitable for the studio, although I bet it's the end of the line for the franchise." The goal is to get to $200 million overseas and $300 million worldwide, but that could be tough unless Inferno does notable business in China, where it opens this weekend opposite Warner Bros.' Storks, according to box-office observers. Also, Marvel and Disney's Doctor Strange begins its foreign assault in a number of markets, taking attention away from Inferno in foreign markets where they are going up against each other. (Doctor Strange doesn't launch in China until Nov. 4, the same time it opens in North America.) Prospects for North America are by far the bigger question mark. Prerelease tracking suggests Inferno will open anywhere between $20 million and $30 million, compared with $46.1 million for Angels & Demons and a dazzling $77.1 million for Da Vinci Code. The last two movies both opened in the summer and were given the full tentpole treatment. In terms of storyline, Inferno focuses on the symbology of Dante's classic about the levels of hell. This time out, Langdon and his newfound partner, played by Felicity Jones, try to stop a sinister billionaire from destroying the world population by unleashing a killer virus. (Some of the movie's major plot points also diverge substantially from Brown's best-selling book of the same name, published in 2013.) "It's amazing how much money the first two films made considering how badly they were reviewed. The books just aren't translating into good movies. And for Inferno to get broad appeal, you need an actor who is younger," Wall Street analyst Eric Handler of MKM partners says. (Inferno currently sports a 27 percent "rotten" rating on Rotten Tomatoes, just ahead of Da Vinci Code's 25 percent.) Initially, the film was set to open Dec. 18, 2015, but it was pushed back to avoid a showdown with Star Wars: The Force Awakens. By opening the movie in October, Sony can position it as an adult thriller, versus a big summer tentpole, and Hanks' recent successful turn in Sully is certainly a boost, says Bock. But Sony is still trying to get younger eyeballs, as evidenced by the casting of Jones and a full run in Imax and premium large-format theaters. Howard's and Brian Grazer's Imagine Entertainment produced all three Da Vinci Code movies. (Hollywood Reporter)

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New Muppet Babies Is Coming to Disney Junior Because the World Needs Baby Kermit and Piggy. Muppet Babies, yes Muppet Babies, is coming back. The nostalgia is real, people. Disney has started production on a reimagined Muppet Babies, the series that ran from 1984-1991 and followed Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo, Animal and Nanny. The new Muppet Babies will be CG-animated on Disney Junior with an early premiere date scheduled. "We are proud, and a little bit giddy, to begin production on our new version of the much-loved Muppet Babies," Nancy Kanter, executive vice president and general manager of Disney Junior Worldwide, said in a statement. "Parents will delight in seeing their favorite Muppets in the mixed animation style they remember from the original series, and kids will be introduced to this warm and zany world made just right for the Disney Junior audience." Each episode of the new Muppet Babies will have two 11-minutes stories that take the characters on various adventures, from time travel to outer space adventures. In a press release, Disney said the stories will highlight creative and critical thinking skills. The reason for a new Muppet Babies? There was demand, according to The Muppets Studio. See? The nostalgia is real. "Bringing Muppet Babies to Disney Junior is a wonderful opportunity to reach a new generation of viewers and to creatively build on the innovative original series," Debbie McClellan, vice president of The Muppets Studio, said in a statement. "We hope to engage and delight the nostalgic fans while also entertaining new kids, parents and diverse audiences through heart and humor as only the Muppets can deliver." (Eonline)

Sob! This Is Us Stars Mandy Moore and Milo Ventimiglia Sound Off on That Devastating Ending. We had a feeling this news was coming, but we were never going to be ready for it. This Is Us just confirmed our worst fears by revealing that Jack (Milo Ventimiglia) is dead in present day. We don't know when or how he died, but we do know he at least made it to 2006, when he and Kate (Chrissy Metz) watched a Steelers game together. We also know that it has to be long enough ago that Rebecca (Mandy Moore) felt comfortable getting remarried to Miguel (Jon Huertas), but other than that, we're in the dark. The sad, sad dark. In a way, knowing that we're now waiting for the moment of Jack's death is even worse than if they had shown it without warning us ahead of time. Now, we're going to have to be ready with the tissues any time the show visits the past 10 years. Luckily, we won't have to wait all that long. "Before the end of the season, we'll have a greater idea of what happened," Moore told us when E News' Carissa Culiner visited the This Is Us set to sit down with the stars. "That's the nice thing about this show is I think what the writers and what [creator] Dan [Fogelman] are wanting to do is definitely explore that idea of a family and how big and wide that can get, and understanding that things do happen in life -- death happens, birth happens, life comes, life goes," Ventimiglia explains in the video. "Even though someone is gone, it doesn't mean they're gone and not in your everyday life." "They're not out of the picture completely, which is I think what episode five really summed up so well," Moore adds. "I think the episode is so all encompassing and really describes what the show is about and what life is about, and it's so tangible." While Jack's impending death (or the death that already happened, depending on the scene) is totally heartbreaking, the silver lining is that he'll still have a major presence on This Is Us, and we will still get to look at Milo Ventimiglia's face/facial hair on a weekly basis. So not only do we get to experience the drama and emotions that come with losing a beloved TV character, but we also don't actually have to lose that character, which is really the best of both worlds. This Is Us airs at Tuesdays at 9 p.m. on NBC. (Eonline)

Lord Disick Is Back! Kardashians Encourage Scott to Bring Back Hilarious Alter Ego to Prevent Him From Being ''Stuck in a Sad Place." "We're bringing back the Lord." Scott Disick's alter ego is making a comeback on this Sunday's Keeping Up With the Kardashians! Back in 2012, Scott officially became "Lord Disick" when he went through a traditional knighting ceremony in London. After that, "Lord Disick" became Scott's hilarious, over the top alter ego that the Kardashians couldn't get enough of. So on this weekend's episode, Kris Jenner and Khloe Kardashian decide to encourage Scott to bring back "the Lord" in order to boost his confidence and get him to have some fun and prevent him from being "stuck" in a "dark, sad place." In the clip from the episode, Kris gives Kourtney Kardashian's ex his old "Lord swag" to see if he wants to bring his alter ego back. So is Scott ready to become "the Lord" again? (Eonline)

We Need to Talk About Barry Allen and Iris West on The Flash. First of all, let us just say we love Barry Allen (Grant Gustin) and Iris West (Candice Patton). We love them together, we love them individually, and we love them no matter what timeline or earth we're living in or on. They're great, and adorable, and attractive to boot. We would also just like to say that we're glad the night's episode somewhat approached the awkward situation these two are in, since they basically grew up as brother and sister and they sorta share a dad. They're not actual brother and sister of course, but their relationship is just close enough to that for this to feel a little weird when we think about it too hard. On the other hand, Barry and Iris also might be one of the most well-adjusted superhero/regular person couples TV has ever seen (at least now, after Barry has dealt with a lot of his issues). Even Candice Patton told us, "I think if any superhero can have a healthy, normal relationship, it's Barry Allen." She also confirmed that this is actually happening (as opposed to just the occasional kiss before Barry changed the timeline completely). "[Barry] is very much motivated by his friendships and his family relationships in being a superhero, so I think Iris is going to be very important to him in the years to come," she told us during Arrow's 100th episode celebration. "So this season, fans can be excited to see them move forward and try to have a happy, normal, healthy relationship." Isn't it kind of funny that Barry Allen's healthy, normal relationship is with his semi-sister? Sorry. This is just the question we couldn't stop thinking about every time WestAllen struggled to kiss in front of Joe, in between thinking about how cute they are. It's a complicated situation! Anyway, Tuesday night's episode ended with Barry realizing he should probably move out of Joe's house into his own place, which might be the best idea he's ever had. Tuesday night's episode also ended with the gang welcoming a new Harrison Wells (Tom Cavanagh) from a different earth so that their current Harrison Wells could go home, while Caitlin's hair is turning white with Killer Frostiness. So really, things are complicated all over the place, and we guess we wouldn't really want it any other way. Please share your Barry and Iris thoughts in the comments. The Flash airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. on the CW. (Eonline)

Tech Dramedy 'Loaded' Scores AMC Series Order. The eight-episode drama is a co-production between Keshet UK and Channel 4, reteaming the cable network with the producers behind 'Humans.' With the end of 1980s computer drama Halt and Catch Fire in sight, AMC is looking to dip back into the modern tech boom with a new series. The cable network is reteaming with Channel 4 and Keshet for Loaded, an eight-episode, straight-to-series order about a group of tech entrepreneurs. Loaded centers on the lives of tech entrepreneurs/friends Josh (Jim Howick, The Aliens), Leon (Samuel Anderson, (Doctor Who), Watto (Nick Helm, Uncle) and Ewan (Jonny Sweet, Babylon), who have just sold their startup video game company for hundreds of millions of dollars -- the culmination of a billion man-hours of blood, sweat, toil, coding, shouting, swearing, fighting, hugging, pitching, grinding and, occasionally, showering. Overnight, the four 30-somethings are transformed from people who play games to serious players in the game. Amid a raging hurricane of money, excess and millionaire's guilt, Loaded is about friendship, ambition, gluttony, the peculiar distaste for other people's success and how money can put even lifelong friendships to the test. Mary McCormack (The West Wing) co-stars as Casey, the vp acquisitions at the parent company that bought the friends' Idyl Hands company. Production will begin in November for a 2017 premiere on AMC and Channel 4 in the U.K. The drama is a co-production between AMC, Channel 4, Hillbilly Television and Keshet UK. The series is based on the Keshet International series Mesudurim, created by Muli Segev and Assaf Harel. (Two seasons of the show have aired on Keshet Broadcasting. The series won four Israeli Academy Awards in 2007.) Jon Brown (Veep) is on board to write and exec produce. Ian Fitzgibbon (Moone Boy) will direct the first three episodes. Hillbilly TV's Kate Norrish and Polly Leys will exec produce alongside Keshet's Howard Burch, Avi Nir, Segev and Harel. Charlie Leech (The Aliens) is on board as a producer. Roberto Troni and Lee Mason are the commissioning editor and commissioning executive, respectively, for Channel 4. Loaded marks the latest collaboration for AMC and Channel 4, which previously teamed on Humans, which was was renewed for a second season and is awaiting a premiere date in the U.S. "A smart and somewhat light-hearted look at all of the things that can go wrong when you're suddenly very, very rich; and very, very young felt like a perfect show for our times," AMC president of programming Joel Stillerman said. "We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Channel 4 and Keshet International and to begin a new one with Hillbilly and the very talented writer, Jon Brown, director, Ian Fitzgibbon and this terrific cast." Loaded comes as AMC has abandoned the traditional pilot development process in favor of straight-to-series orders and co-productions. The cable network will part ways with '80s computer drama Halt and Catch Fire as well as Turn in 2017. Its roster includes The Walking Dead, Fear the Walking Dead, Better Call Saul, Into the Badlands, Humans, Preacher as well as the upcoming The Terror, The Son and Lodge 49. WME brokered the deal for Loaded, which comes as HBO's similarly themed comedy Silicon Valley continues to be a critical darling. (Hollywood Reporter)

NFL Ratings Not Causing Him "Too Much Concern," NBCU CEO Says. Steve Burke also reiterates "skepticism" about near-term growth of new online TV entrants, saying they won't have a "material" financial impact in the next year or two. NBCUniversal CEO Steve Burke on Wednesday signaled he was not too worried about the lower NFL ratings season-to-date and the lower Summer Olympics ratings for the Rio Games compared with London four years ago. On the Comcast NBCUniversal earnings call, he said the last NFL season was particularly strong, with ratings "down much less versus two years ago" this season. "It is very difficult to tell precisely what's happening on any sporting property, particularly in the case of the NFL, because it's only been a half dozen weeks," he said. "I do think there are a lot of different things that people are using, consuming on the internet and spending their time on. I also think there are seasons that are stronger than other seasons, and we may be in a season, just speaking for Sunday Night Football, where the matchups aren't as good as they could have been." He added: "But if you step back, the Olympics and the NFL are the two highest-rated programs of the year in all of television. They dominate the nights that they are on." He added that "we have very, very good partnerships with [the Olympics] and the NFL that go out many, many years, and those are very profitable relationships." Concluded Burke: "So, we are watching it, and obviously you'd rather have ratings up than down. But having ratings decline modestly on still very, very strong properties doesn't cause us too much concern." Burke on Wednesday also reiterated that he had a "healthy degree of skepticism" about the near-term growth of new over-the-top TV entrants, such as the DirecTV Now streaming service set to launch next month and planned Hulu and Google services, saying they are unlikely to create millions of subscribers "any time soon" as "most people find tremendous value" in pay TV subscriptions and "are not looking to change." He added that the new entrants won't be "material" to NBCU's financials over the next year or two. He added that "there could be a modest positive for NBCUniversal," saying "the real promise of some of these new over-the-top entrants is that they would deliver incremental subscribers, which obviously would be good for the content side of the company." He said his team would keep a close eye on where things go and how many of the 20 million U.S. homes without a pay TV subscription the services will attract. Asked about ratings methods' continued challenges to fully count audiences across platforms, Burke said everyone wants to know "the total audience delivery of a television show" wherever it gets consumed. The industry is working toward that goal, but "we are not making enough progress on that," he added. (Hollywood Reporter)