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Troian Bellisario & Patrick J. Adams Are Married: Inside Their Rustic Wedding Weekend. Congrats to Troian Bellisario & Patrick J. Adams! The 31-year-old Pretty Little Liars actress and the 35-year-old Suits star got married Saturday, E! News can confirm. The two tied the knot in a rustic ceremony near California's central coast in front of family and friends. Guests included Chris Pine, Dallas reboot actress Alex McKenna, Bellisario'sco-stars such as Lulu Brud and Keegan Allen and Adams' co-star Brendan Hines. Allen shared a heartwarming photo of the newlyweds, dressed to the nines in their own bohemian-inspired ensembles, sharing a kiss in front of the ocean. The latter actors also performed with the couple onstage at their rehearsal dinner during their wedding weekend, which was also a camping trip, as seen in multiple Instagram photos and videos. Most of the guests slept in small white tents during their trip. Some brought along their pets. The wedding reception was held inside a makeshift ranch. This will be the first marriage for both Bellisario and Adams. The couple began dating after co-starring in the play Equivocation in 2009 and made their red carpet debut at the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2012. They got engaged in 2014. "We've been together for eight years so we're excited to actually be married," Adams told Page Six at the ATX TV Festival in Austin in June. The actress had celebrated her bachelorette party in Capri, Italy in September with girlfriends, including Pretty Little Liars co-stars Shay Mitchell and Ashley Benson. The women stayed at a gorgeous Airbnb villa. (Eonline)

Janice Dickinson Marries Longtime Fiance Dr. Robert Gerner. Congratulations are in order for Janice Dickinson! The former supermodel married longtime love Dr. Robert Gerner in Beverly Hills Saturday afternoon during an intimate ceremony, Entertainment Tonight reports. Celebrating Janice, who wore an empire waist wedding gown by Jane Booke, and Robert were the couple's closest family and friends, including reality star Dr. Drew and Dickinson's two adult children, Savannah Dickinson and Nathan Fields. The 61-year-old told the outlet of finally marrying the psychiatrist and her fiance of four years, "I am so delighted, ecstatic, over the moon, out of body, a runaway bride. When Rocky first introduced himself to me, I felt like I had seen a unicorn, a one of a kind. He's the brightest and the best and the funniest and the most exciting man I've ever met in my life." Dickinson and Gerner's wedding planning came to a sudden halt earlier this year when the reality TV fixture was diagnosed with breast cancer. "I am not gonna let that define me, the fear," she told the Daily Mail at the time. "I'm going to get through this, I'll be just fine kiddo." The America's Next Top Model alum refused to let the disease impact her lifestyle, and in May revealed she had turned to plastic surgery in preparation for the big day. "People can make all the fun they can of me but I have cancer and I want to look as good as I can," Janice told Inside Edition of receiving a butt lift. Gerner too felt the pressure of looking good for the ceremony and went under the knife for a face lift just over a year ago. "I wanted to look my very best. Janice is a supermodel," Robert shared on Inside Edition. Happy honeymooning, you two! (Eonline)

Alexa PenaVega Gives Birth! Actress and Husband Carlos PenaVega Welcome Their Baby Boy Ocean. Welcome to the joys of motherhood, Alexa PenaVega. The actress and her husband Carlos PenaVega welcomed their first child -- a healthy baby boy -- into the world. Ocean King PenaVega was born on Wednesday, E! News has learned. Unlike many Hollywood couples, the former Dancing With the Stars contestants decided to surprise fans early on in their journey to parenthood by announcing the sex and name of their baby in the summer. After enjoying a babymoon on Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas cruise, the couple shared the big news on social media. "Ocean King PenaVega," Alexa wrote on Instagram. "We can't wait to meet this little Blessing. #BabyPenaVega #LilMan" Carlos added, "OCEAN KING PENAVEGA #babypenavega #daddyslittleboy." For those curious about the name choice, Alexa later explained the biblical meaning in a separate post. "God called the dry ground 'land' and the water the 'seas.' And God saw that it was good," she shared. "That is why we went with Ocean. And he is a son of the one true 'King.'" In the final weeks before baby Ocean's arrival, the couple was more than busy preparing for their child. Whether setting up their Christmas tree or visiting the ABC Kids Expo, these parents were thinking things through and planning things ahead of time. "This woman is so strong and so determined," Carlos recently gushed about his wife. "She's tough but centered with love. You are going to be the best mommy for our little man :)" Congratulations to the couple on their exciting arrival. People was the first to report the baby news. (Eonline)

Savannah Guthrie Gives Birth! Today Show Anchor Welcomes Baby Charley With Mike Feldman. Savannah Guthrie is officially a mother of two. E! News can confirm the Today show co-host has welcomed her second child, a beautiful baby boy, with her husband Mike Feldman. Charles Michael Feldman weighed in at 9 lbs., 8 oz. and measured 21.5 inches long. "The proud parents are doing great!" Today tweeted Friday. Guthrie, who plans to call her son Charley, also tweeted, "We are so grateful. Blessings overflow. Along with tears of joy." Her co-host, Matt Lauer, visited the happy family of four in the hospital Thursday. "Mama and Dad are doing great," he said on Today Friday. "It is one cute little boy." The happy news comes shortly after the morning show veteran opened up about how she was going to give birth the second time around. While covering Fit Pregnancy's November issue, Savannah admitted that she's pretty laid-back about what goes on in the delivery room. "I had a low-lying placenta with [my first child] Vale, so about nine days before my due date, my doctor recommended a C-section," Savannah shared. "The whole experience was just fantastic. Afterward, I was high on life -- and probably a couple of painkillers. This time, when I said, 'Do you think I'll have a C-section again?' the doctor said, 'Let's talk about it when it gets closer.' And I like that about my doctor. He's real chill." What's also pretty chill is how open Savannah was with Today show viewers during her pregnancy journey. Back in September, Savannah's colleagues including Hoda Kotb, Al Roker and Matt Lauer couldn't hide their excitement when their friend revealed the sex of baby No. 2 on live TV. When the time for the reveal came, Matt held a blue milkshake and a pink milkshake in each hand. Soon after, viewers saw a banner fly through the air that announced, "It's a boy!" As the couple adjusts to life as a family of four, Savannah is filled with so much gratitude as she begins another exciting chapter of her life. "The thought of getting to add to our family now is beyond every hope, dream and prayer I have ever had," she shared in a Today show blog. "It is not simply double the joy -- it is joy multiplied infinitely." (Eonline)

Lake Bell Is Pregnant With Her Second Child. And another baby makes a family of four! Lake Bell and husband Scott Campbell are expecting their second child. The Secret Life of Pets star, 37, debuted her baby bump Thursday at AG + Vanity Fair Opening of Saved in Los Angeles. Bell looked stunning in a black turtleneck dress with sheer cutouts and chose to keep her makeup to a minimum, letting her natural pregnancy glow do all the accessorizing. Campbell also went with a casual, laidback look for his date night, opting for a gray plaid button down and black pants. While posing for pictures with her hubby, Bell adorably placed one hand beneath her belly. Bell and Campbell tied the knot in New Orleans in 2013, and welcomed their first child together, a daughter, in October 2014. The couple chose not to formally announce the first pregnancy, and instead opted for a red carpet baby bump reveal. Bell and Campbell must be a fan of surprising the masses as they went for the same method this time around, too. Four months after giving birth to her daughter, Bell opened up to E! News about life at home with her husband and baby. "It's a whole thing, lemme tell you," she dished of motherhood with a giant grin. "I'm so relaxed right now because I don't have time to be excitable. It puts everything in perspective in a really beautiful way." Like any other mom, Bell had to figure out balancing work and her personal life. "It's good!" she told us when asked about how it's working out. "Like anyone, it takes a second to figure out the balance, but... I'm excited for my daughter to know me as a working mama." And we're sure she'll be excited to show baby No. 2 her life as a working mama! Congratulations again to the growing family. (Eonline)

Bristol Palin has bun #3 in the oven ... which means the honeymoon is officially over for Bristol and her husband. Sarah Palin's oldest daughter is expecting her second child with Dakota Meyer. They just got married 6 months ago, and Bristol told "Entertainment Tonight" she's due in the Spring. Do the math and it's clear these 2 work quickly. Bristol and Dakota already have 1 child together. She, of course, also has Tripp with former fiance Levi Johnston. Congrats! (TMZ)

Matthew Lewis had already transformed from nerdy Neville Longbottom to a Hollywood hottie, and now his life's about to change even more -- the 'Harry Potter' star is engaged. Lewis popped the question to Angela Jones last month, and she said yes to being his real-life Hannah Abbott. We're told Angela's an event planner at Universal Studios in Orlando, which is where she met Matt ... at a Wizarding World event in January. The engagement went down in Paris -- très romantique. This will be Matt's first marriage, and Angela's second. BTW, she just got divorced in July. Pretty impressive for an old Gryffindork.

Erin Andrews Engaged? She & Former DWTS Partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy Drop Hints. Are Erin Andrews and her beau Jarret Stoll set to walk down the aisle? The 38-year-old Dancing With the Stars co-host and Fox Sports commentator and 34-year-old former NHL star have been together for about four years. Andrews this week drew much speculation the two had gotten engaged when she tweeted, "This weather at Lambeau is really going to put a damper on my ring game @jarretstoll." Fans immediately responded with congratulatory messages. Dancing With the Stars pro dancer Emma Slater tweeted, "What?!!!! Would you happen to be engaged @ErinAndrews ??!!!! I'm hearing people on Twitter!!!" Andrews responded with a series of heart and kissy face emojis. She also posted a kissy face emoji in response to a fan, who tweeted, "I love how @ErinAndrews is kinda hinting at her engagement and it goes over everyone's heads! So happy for her!!" Dancing With the Stars pro dancer Maksim Chmerkovskiy, who was Andrews' partner in season 10 in 2010, also hinted at her engagement during an interview with FOX 5 TV in Las Vegas Friday. He said Andrews was one of his best partners on the show, adding, "I had an amazing time with Erin Andrews, who I think maybe just got engaged and maybe I'm breaking the news, I'm not sure." "She also kinda, maybe broke the news of us being pregnant, so maybe that's returning the favor over here." Andrews had let the cat out of the bag regarding Chmermovskiy's fiancee and co-star Peta Murgatroyd's pregnancy on the set of Dancing With the Stars in May. The two announced their happy news publicly two days later. Their baby is due in a few weeks. (Eonline)

Malika Haqq and Jersey Shore's Ronnie Magro Are Dating! It's confirmed! Malika Haqq and Jersey Shore alum Ronnie Magro are officially dating! The new couple met and connected while filming the second season of E!'s relationship rehab series Famously Single, which returns in 2017. "We had a lot in common from the start and it was an instant friendship. The attraction quickly became a mutual romance," Malika and Ronnie tell E! News exclusively. "Our support for one another through this challenging experience made us strong in a very short period of time. We had an opportunity to really get to know each other living in such close quarter." The lovebirds added, "Our family and friends are aware that we are together and extremely supportive of our relationship." Reality show fans went wild earlier this week after Ronnie posted an Instagram photo kissing the DASH Dolls star and Khloe Kardashian's BFF with the caption, "#Happiness #FamouslySinlgeSeason2ComingSoon #EChannel #March #MakeSureaYouKeepUp #NahItAintSamSoStopAsking." And now they've made it official. Ronnie's Jersey Shore costar Pauly D found love with cast mate Aubrey O'Day in season one of Famously Single and their relationship is still going strong. Ronnie and Jersey Shore costar Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola previously had an on-again, off-again relationship for years before eventually going their separate ways. We can't wait to see Malika and Ronnie's romance blossom on the upcoming season of Famously Single! (Eonline)

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Divorce Rumors Are "Bulls--t," Source Says. When it comes to Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's marriage, don't believe the rumors. A source tells E! News exclusively that not only are they doing fine as a couple, but also that the "Famous" rapper will be OK, too. "Kanye is going to be fine. And he and Kim are strong," the insider tells us. "Just because the paparazzi don't see him, they're like, 'Oh, Kanye's not with Kim anymore.' That's bulls--t." Although both Kim and Kanye have had their personal problems -- Kim is still trying to move on from her Paris robbery while Kanye is recovering from his self-imposed hospitalization -- it seems like all is slowly but surely getting back to normal. "The family is very busy, and they're all shooting the show [Keeping Up With the Kardashians] every day," the insider adds. Kanye made his first public appearance Thursday since being released from the hospital. The Life of Pablo rapper stopped by MOCA Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood where he was able to preview the exhibition Rick Owens: Furniture before it opens to the public next weekend. In addition to stepping out, Kanye also debuted a new look: blond hair. Even though he was released from the hospital, E! News confirmed that Kanye will continue to receive treatment. "[Kanye] will remain getting outpatient treatment until he is fully recovered," another source recently told E! News. "Kim wants him to continue getting therapy even after all of this. He has support from so many people." Kim "will of course stay by Kanye's side and support him and help him through it all," the source added. (Eonline)

Khloe Kardashian's free to start planning a Christmas wedding to Tristan Thompson, now that she and Lamar Odom are finally single in the eyes of the law ... or they will be very shortly. According to their final divorce docs, stamped by the judge ... their split will be legal on December 17. In the docs, obtained by TMZ, the exes both waived spousal support. As for their assets ... Khloe and Lamar are splitting their production company, Khlomar, and a checking account right down the middle. She's keeping her interest in DASH Boutique and his keeping NBA 401(k) plan. They'd already sold their marital home, and Khloe's keeping the Calabasas home where she currently lives. This brings their glacial-paced divorce proceedings to a close. Khloe first filed divorce docs in December 2013, withdrew it after his near-fatal OD ... and then refiled in May 2016. The end. (TMZ)

T.J. Miller Arrested for Battery: A Timeline of Events. Silicon Valley star T.J. Miller was arrested for battery early Friday morning, E! News confirms. The LAPD tells E! News that Miller was initially placed under citizen's arrest. Police were then called to Miller's house, but when authorities first arrived he was not on the scene. When he eventually arrived police took him into custody. Miller has since been released on $20,000 bail and was given a statement to appear in court at a later date. According to reports, Miller got into a fight with his Uber driver. Miller allegedly slapped the driver in the head, which prompted the citizen's arrest. Prior to Miller's tumultuous evening, however, the Office Christmas Party actor had a busy day and night. First, Miller stopped by Conan O'Brien's studio to tape an appearance on Conan, which aired late Thursday night. After filming his fun segment, the comedian attended GQ's Men of the Year party at Chateau Marmont with his wife, actress Kate Gorney, alongside stars such as Ryan Reynolds, Warren Beatty, James Marsden, Kevin Hart, Milo Ventimiglia and more. But his night didn't end there. Miller then made his way to Vulture's awards season party at the Sunset Tower Hotel. Miller's role as Erlich on HBO's Silicon Valley has earned him two Critics' Choice Television nominations and one win. But come Sunday he'll be taking on a very different role: host of the Critics' Choice Awards. Fans and viewers will just have to wait until Sunday to see if the host will make light of his arrest. (Eonline)

Ivanka Trump's alleged stalker was only a block away from her family's home base, Trump Tower, when Secret Service swooped in and apprehended him ... TMZ has learned. Justin Massler -- who did 6 months for aggravated harassment of Donald Trump's daughter in 2012 -- fled a Nevada mental health facility late last month, according to police. Sources with direct knowledge of the case tell us Massler popped up in NYC a few days later, and his brother -- who lives in the city -- booked him a hotel room. We're told the hotel happened to be just a block away from Trump Tower. Our sources say once Secret Service got wind Massler was in NYC, agents swooped in and arrested him at the hotel on Nov. 29. He was transferred to Bellevue Hospital, and is still there. He hasn't been booked yet. Massler is still on probation from his harassment sentence. Ivanka once got a restraining order against Justin, so the Secret Service would be well aware of the potential threat ... especially after he fled Nevada. Massler's allegedly harassed other people as well. Casting director Lenora Claire has a restraining order against him, and she's going to be profiled on a "48 Hours" segment about stalking crimes. (TMZ)

Jerry Heller's nephew wants a judge to let him create and run an estate for his late uncle ... purely for the purpose of taking down Ice Cube and Dr. Dre in court. Lawyers for Terry Heller filed docs Tuesday asking he be named executor of Jerry's will -- all because he plans to pursue the defamation suit against everyone behind "Straight Outta Compton." Sources close to Terry tell TMZ ... all of Jerry's assets were already put into a private trust before his death, and the only reason he's doing this is to change the name of the plaintiff from Jerry to Jerry's estate ... 'cause dead guys can't sue. You'll recall ... Jerry sued Dre, Cube and other producers of 'Compton' for $110 mil last year, claiming the film falsely made him look like "the bad guy." A judge has tossed most of the case since then, but there's still 2 questionable scenes on the table. Looks like Jerry's fight to defend his name will live on ... even after him. (TMZ)

One of the guys from Swedish House Mafia tricked a nanny into moving to Sweden and treated her like "human chattel" before firing her ... if you buy the nanny's account in a lawsuit. SHM founding member Steve Angello and his wife, Isabel Adrian, hired the nanny for $50k/year and convinced her to leave L.A. and relocate to Sweden with the family ... according to docs. The nanny says she was promised her schedule and workload caring for the couple's 2 daughters would remain the same, but things were very different in the land of Ikea. In the suit, she describes putting in 24 hour days the first 3 weeks, and living in a single hotel room with the kids. According to the suit ... the nanny spoke up for herself after a month, and was promptly fired for complaining. She's suing the couple for lying about job duties, failing to pay overtime and wrongful termination. We reached out to the couple, but haven't heard back. (TMZ)

'Days of Our Lives' actor Joseph Mascolo dies at 87. Joseph Mascolo, who played crime lord and patriarch Stefano DiMera on "Days of Our Lives" starting in 1982, died on Thursday. He was 87 and had been battling Alzheimer's disease. "It is with great sorrow that we share the news of the passing of our dear friend and beloved member of the 'Days of our Lives' family, Joseph Mascolo," "Days of Our Lives" executive producer Ken Corday said in a statement. "The smile on Joe's face is something we'd all come to find comfort in, and he will be sorely missed. His larger than life presence, kind heart, and unwavering positivity has impacted us all for decades, and will live on in the memories of his many fans." Originally from West Hartford, Conn., Mascolo trained as a classical musician before becoming an actor. He also appeared in films including "Jaws 2" as a property developer, "Shaft's Big Score," "Sharky's Machine," and the 1986 thriller "Heat." On the long-running soap opera, he played the wealthy European businessman from 1982 to 1985, and then returned in 1988 and from 1993 to 2001. He continued making appearances until the character died on the show in 2016, after at least a dozen fake deaths. Soap Opera Digest named him the all-time best villain. He also played a villain on "General Hospital," and appeared on "The Bold and the Beautiful" and "Santa Barbara." Among his other television appearances were "The Incredible Hulk," "All in the Family," "Lou Grant," and "The Rockford Files." He is survived by his wife, Patricia, a son, a step-daughter, a sister, five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. (PageSix)

THE OTHER STUFF . . .

Barbara Palvin Recreates Sharon Stone's Basic Instinct Scene for LOVE's Advent Calendar. Barbara Palvin likes playing games...games are fun. In a video for LOVE magazine's 2016 Advent Calendar, the 23-year-old Hungarian model and Hercules actress channels Sharon Stone and recreates her iconic NSFW interrogation-turned-seduction scene from the 1992 movie Basic Instinct. Palvin wears a sleeveless short white stretch-crepe bodycon mini dress and wears her blond hair slicked back, looking as Stone did, and adds a sexy modification -- almost knee-high strappy black gladiator-style spiked stiletto sandals. And while no naughty bits are shown, that's where the censorship ends; Palvin recites the original, R-rated dialogue. Palvin is the ninth celebrity to be featured in LOVE's 2016 Advent Calendar and this marks her first time participating in the annual project. Others featured this year include Irina Shayk, who recreated the iconic and erotic pottery scene from the 1990 movie Ghost, Bella Hadid, who parodied an '80s exercise video, Ireland Baldwin, who appeared topless in a black and white video that pays tribute to Madonna's 1989 clip "Cherish," Kendall Jenner, who posed in lingerie, and Stella Maxwell, who recreated a scene from the 2013 film The Wolf of Wall Street. (Eonline)

Sarah Jessica Parker's shoe store opening in Washington D.C. could've doubled as a lost scene from "Sex and The City" cuz there were enough heels to rival Carrie Bradshaw's collection. Sarah got to work on her hands and knees at Thursday's opening. Sure, it might've been a little more Al Bundy, since Carrie was always the one buying, but seems like SJP drove a hard bargain from the customers' reactions on the way out. Good to see those 6 seasons of 'SATC' paying off. (TMZ)

Kylie Jenner's Pop-Up Shop Officially Opens and the Crowds Will Make Black Friday Look Easy. On your mark, get set, shop! After much anticipation, Kylie Jenner's cosmetics pop-up shop officially opened at Westfield Topanga in Canoga Park, Calif., Friday morning. And let's just say this wasn't your average grand opening celebration. As documented on the businesswoman's Snapchat, hundreds of fans were already lined up at 4:30 a.m. hoping to experience the special store that is open through December 24. And once fans got inside the mall, that's when the real craziness began. While thousands of fans lined up on multiple levels hoping to gain access into the store, Kylie revealed on social media that her pop-up includes socks, underwear, phone cases and a whole lot of lip kits. "Look at my f--king lip kit wall," she shared on Snapchat. "I yelled at them a couple of times but we got the wall." Those lucky enough to get inside were able to experience Tyga at the DJ booth. A giant bed with pillows appeared inside while videos of Kylie and her man played on the small screens. And yes, a few special guests including Kris Jenner, Jordyn Woods and King Cairo stopped by for a visit. "The empire. It's all for you," Kylie wrote on Instagram. "See you soon x #TheKylieShop." According to the mall's website, the store's interior was designed and developed by Kylie herself. In fact, part of the location actually replicates the decor and furniture in Kylie's own bedroom. And before you think you have plenty of time to get your holiday shopping done, there is no guarantee that the store will stay open until Christmas. Ladies and gentlemen, this store will remain in operation "while supplies last." For the brave souls who survived long lines, metal detectors and lack of sleep Friday morning, the blood, sweat and tears appeared to have paid off. "Waking up at 3 am, standing in line for almost 7 hours, but it was all so worth it!!!" shopper Katrina Marrufo shared on Instagram after picking up a bag full of products. "Seeing @kyliejenner & making it on her snap!! TODAY WAS AWESOME AF." (Eonline)

Adele's status as a worldwide superstar who sells millions upon millions of records can't insulate her from one basic rule of life -- poop rules with toddlers. Adele took her 4-year-old son Angelo out to the theater Saturday in Pacific Palisades, and made sure to bring his poop emoji hat -- 'cause there's no better way to keep a little boy amused. In fact, works for older boys too. Then again ... we're assuming it's his. (TMZ)

Angelina Jolie went underground while her custody battle with Brad Pitt was raging on -- and she finally surfaced once the storm passed ... for now. Angelina was seen leaving a Los Angeles area hotel on Thursday with her kids. Our sources say she'd checked in there before the emergency hearing Wednesday morning, when Brad was trying to get their custody case sealed. As we reported, the judge denied Brad. The exes are still operating under their temporary custody deal -- she has primary physical custody of all 6 kids, while he gets weekly visitation. (TMZ)

Kanye West's recovery is giving him time to refocus on his true work of art -- the former mansion he and Kim are expanding into a mini-Versailles of the Valley. Sources close to Kanye tells us he's been working closely over the last week with contractors at the Hidden Hills, CA pad. The most recent project was expanding the master bedroom. We're told 'Ye blew out an entire wall to add on a space that looks way bigger than the average NYC apartment -- and he's not done yet. We reported ... Kanye's currently making new music from a temporary studio in their Bel-Air home -- and we're told the new mega mansion is being prepped for installation of a fully equipped music lab. As for the decor -- we know Yeezy's fond of Rick Owens' furniture, and you'll recall it was one of Rick's exhibits that drew him out in public this week. We're told there's a good chance 'Ye was window shopping for his huge new space. Right now it's a just over 20,000 sq. ft and growing. It's unclear if the couple has a projected end date for construction. (TMZ)

Prince Andrew Denies Royal Rift Over Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie's Roles. No Royal brother rift here! Prince Andrew, Duke of York, took to Twitter Friday to issue a rare statement denying recent rumors that a "split" had developed between himself and older brother Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne and father of Prince William and Prince Harry, over the future roles of his daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, in the Royal family. "Over the past few weeks a number of stories have been run in various newspapers that have no basis of fact and the most recent, relating to my daughters, requires correction to terminate further speculation and innuendo," Andrew said. "Whilst I appreciate, as Granddaughters of the Queen, there is considerable interest in my daughters, I cannot continue to stand by and have the media speculate on their futures based on my purported interventions, which are completely made up and an invention," he said in his statement, posted as a PDF file. The Daily Mail had reported Thursday Andrew allegedly wants to improve their status by persuading Charles and their mother Queen Elizabeth II to allow the women's future husbands to become earls, which would ensure their future children would not become commoners. The newspaper reported in October that Andrew allegedly sought full-time Royal status for his daughters, which come with the obligation of carrying out official engagements, and was "livid" when Charles refused. The outlet added Andrew then wrote to his mother, asking her to intervene. "To clarify: It is a complete fabrication to suggest I have asked for any husbands of the Princesses to have titles," Andrew said in his statement. "There is no truth to the story that there could be a split between the Prince of Wales and I over my daughters' participation as Members of the Royal Family and any continued speculation is pointless." "As a father, my wish for my daughters is for them to be modern working young women, who happen to be Members of the Royal Family, and I am delighted to see them building their careers," he continued. "When they do support the Royal Family in its work this is very much appreciated by my Family and most importantly by those organizations and to those for whom their participation makes such as difference to their lives." Eugenie had worked for almost two years at online auction house Paddle8 in New York before she moved back to London in 2015 to become an associate director at the Hauser & Wirth art gallery. Beatrice took a finance course and then got a job at an investment firm in New York. She left her post this past summer to pursue "entrepreneurial ambitions," U.K. media reports said. The women's mother and Andrew's ex-wife Sarah Ferguson also spoke out Friday against the recent reports about their daughters, who she praised for recently joining her as patrons of the Teenage Cancer Trust charity. "Both the duke and myself, we could not be more proud of this moment because these two girls that work so hard in their own careers have taken time off today to spread the word of teen cancer, which is so important, and then go back to work," the U.K. newspaper The Guardian quoted Ferguson as saying. "It's really an extraordinary example that, I think, good parenting and listening to your children and getting them to take responsibility for their own actions." "Let's focus more on this and less on tittle-tattle gossip," she added. "Stop bullying the York family, please." (Eonline)

Floyd Mayweather was gonna make $35,000 for 90 minutes of work at a Vegas nightclub ... but blew it off because he didn't feel like leaving Europe ... this according to a new lawsuit. Mayweather's being sued by the SLS Hotel in Vegas -- which says they had a deal with Mayweather to host his 39th birthday party at their Foxtail Nightclub on February 20. All Floyd had to do was show up ... host the party and do the red carpet -- and bam, easy $35,000. The SLS says he even got half the money in advance. Problem is ... Floyd allegedly bailed at the last minute so he could "stay in Europe for his birthday." Obviously, the club was pissed ... and demanded the advance back, which Floyd has allegedly refused to fork over. The SLS is suing for the money back -- plus additional damages. We reached out to Floyd for comment -- so far, no word back. (TMZ)

Music

You gotta feel for rock legend Patti Smith -- she stepped up to accept Bob Dylan's Nobel Prize, but choked while singing his classic, "A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall." Patti was in Stockholm for the ceremony Dylan refused to attend -- so good on her for filling in for him. Dylan became the first musician to win the Nobel Prize for Literature, and maybe Patti's stumble is really just a testament to how moving his words can be. She admitted being nervous as hell in front of the Nobel peeps -- and moved on from the mistake like a pro. Don't think twice, Patti ... it's alright. (TMZ)

Louis Tomlinson Performs First Solo Single Onstage Days After His Mother's Passing. Louis Tomlinson's mother would be so proud. The One Direction artist returned to the stage just three days after saying goodbye to his mother, Johannah Deakin, who lost her battle with leukemia on Wednesday at the age of 42. Tomlinson was joined by DJ Steve Aoki for their brand new collaboration "Just Hold On," which marks the 24-year-old's very first single as a solo artist. At the end of his performance, Louis was met with an incredible standing ovation and some kind words from former mentor and X Factor judge Simon Cowell. "What you've just done, and the bravery. I respect you as an artist and I respect you as a person. Your mom was so proud of you Louis; she was so looking forward to tonight," Cowell told Tomlinson, who was fighting back tears. "She's watching down on you now and you've done her proud," Cowell added. E! News reported Friday that Louis would indeed go through with his X Factor performance, despite his sudden loss. Some of Tomlinson's bandmates took to Twitter shortly after to offer their heartfelt condolences. Niall Horan wrote, "Very sad news. Louis I love you mate and I'm / all of us are here for you all the way. You're mum was an incredible person. Thinking of you and your family .love from my family to yours... " Liam Payne shared his own lengthy message to his grieving pal that read in part, "Louis, I'm so sorry for you my brother my heart aches for you, just know I love you from a million miles away as I do right next to you..." Former 1D member Zayn Malik expressed his own sympathy, writing to Louis, "love you bro! All of your family is in my prayers. proud of your strength and know your mum is too x" Since its Friday release, "Just Hold On" has already shot to the No. 1 spot on iTunes charts. Congratulations to Louis on a performance well done! (Eonline)

Madonna dropped some brutally honest words at Billboard's Women in Music event, reminding the crowd how much she's overcome ... and how many huge celebs she's outlived. She was accepting the Woman of the Year trophy when she literally listed off almost every music great of her era who's died -- from Michael Jackson to Prince -- and buttoned with, "But I'm still standing." After a few awkwardly uncomfortable seconds the crowd applauded, and Madge added a few more words to soften the blow. In context, it's less brutal. The 58-year-old had run down the biggest controversies of her career, and added the most controversial thing she'd done was "to stick around." Congrats? (TMZ)

Taylor Swift and Zayn Malik Release a Brand-New Song Together for the Fifty Shades Darker Soundtrack. Remain calm music fans, but Taylor Swift and Zayn Malik just delivered one sweet holiday present. On Thursday evening, the "Shake It Off" singer revealed some big news to her followers. As it turns out, Taylor has been working on a new song with Zayn for the Fifty Shades Darker soundtrack. Titled "I Don't Wanna Live Forever," the new song is currently available on iTunes. And for those without access, Taylor delivered a sneak peek in a separate Instagram post. Zayn would also help share the good news with a picture of himself holding one of Taylor's cats with the caption, "#idontwannaliveforever." As soon as the news broke, fans of all ages took to the Internet to express their excitement. Taylor's close friend Lena Dunham also revealed some behind-the-scenes details about the track. "Holy motherf--king s--t!!! My boyfriend [Jack Antonoff] is a genius and he wrote the new single from Fifty Shades Darker with Sam Dew and my girl @taylorswift (who has never sounded more sultry)" she wrote on social media. "And then there's @zayn blowing up my whole heart. SO. DAMN. PROUD of @jackantonoff. On iTunes now I just bought itttttttt." Zayn's girlfriend Gigi Hadid also confirmed she was a proud owner of the new single as she shared a photo on her Twitter account. While Taylor hasn't released any of her own songs since the launch of her hugely successful album 1989 in October 2014, the singer's songwriting skills were recently showcased on Little Big Town's new single "Better Man." For those intrigued by the Fifty Shades Darker movie, you likely already know that Miguel is also expected to be on the film's soundtrack. In a trailer released earlier in the week, the singer covered "Crazy in Love" by Beyonce as Hollywood stars Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan turned up the heat in more ways than one. And if the last film was any indication, if you're featured on the soundtrack, your song is bound to be a hit. Does Ellie Goulding's "Love Me Like You Do" ring a bell? (Eonline)

Kate Moss Stars in Elvis Presley's 'The Wonder of You'. In the first original music video of an Elvis Presley track produced in this decade, "The Wonder of You" follows supermodel Kate Moss as she sways around a microphone and lip syncs to The King. Filmed at the renowned Abbey Road Studios, Moss wears clothes evoking classic Elvis photographs and footage, including a modern twist on his black leather suit, made famous via his 1968 Comeback Special. Earlier this year, the 42-year-old icon was seen wearing a denim shirt adorned with Elvis motifs for the Spring 2017 Dior show at Paris Fashion Week -- a public display of her love for the late rock legend. "I was so excited to be asked to be involved in this project," Kate Moss says in a press release. "Anything for Elvis." The track was produced with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and is a follow-up to last year's million-unit-selling I Can Dream: Elvis Presley With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, which debuted at No. 1 in the UK Album Charts. (Billboard)

John Legend Illuminates Pandora Showcase with 'Darkness And Light' Performance. A week after the release of his fifth studio effort, Darkness and Light, John Legend delivered a medley of his latest album's highlights mixed with his catalog classics within the walls of New York City's Angel Orensanz Center, a gothic synagogue that has transformed into a magnificent event space typically reserved for weddings and fancy formal balls. On Thursday night (Dec. 8), the former New York transplant (now based in Los Angeles with wife, Chrissy Teigen, and their baby daughter, Luna) presided over a crowd of couples, R&B junkies and staffers from the night's host, Pandora, which launched its streaming service earlier this week. Legend opened his set with "Penthouse Floor" (sans collaborator Chance The Rapper) followed by "Darkness And Light" (his collaboration with Alabama Shakes' powerhouse Brittany Howard), the sexy Miguel duet "Overload" and the chest-pounding "What You Do To Me." The Ohio native and University of Pennsylvania alum then reflected on his time living in the Empire state, listing his "first apartment was on 2nd Avenue and 7th Street, my second apartment was on 3rd street between 1st avenue and 2nd avenue, my third apartment was on 4th and Bowery, and his fourth apartment was Mott and Broome" before declaring "this is my neighborhood." The crowd welcomed Legend back to his second home by singing along to more familiar offerings like his 2004 breakout "Used To Love U" -- produced by his former roommate's cousin, Kanye West -- 2005's "Ordinary People," 2006's "Save Room," 2008's "Green Light" and 2012's "Tonight (Best You Ever Had)." His live band -- which included a pair of drummers, a pair of guitar players, a saxophone player, two backup singers and a percussionist -- enhanced the nostalgia. After shedding his black bomber, Legend -- who was visibly perspiring from bouncing back and forth between working the stage to playing a black grand piano -- wrapped his candlelit set with the 2014 Hot 100 chart-topper "All of Me," a proper finale for a romantic evening. (Billboard)

HBO Prepping Four-Part Dr. Dre & Jimmy Iovine Documentary: 'The Defiant Ones'. HBO is prepping a four-part documentary on the partnership between Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine entitled The Defiant Ones. The movie, directed by Allen Hughes (Menace II Society), will feature in-depth interviews with the pair as well as Bono, Nas, Ice Cube, Gwen Stefani and Snoop Dogg. Probing the dynamic duo's longtime business and personal relationship, it will follow their respective paths through the music industry as solo acts and their wildly successful partnership on Aftermath Records, discovering Eminem and collaboration on the Beats Electronics headphones brand. Looking at their massive impact on pop culture and technology -- including the 2014 purchase of Beats for $3 billion by Apple -- the film is slated to debut on the channel in 2017. "'The Defiant Ones' has everything you expect in a great story? -- ?drama and humor, tragedy and triumph," said HBO president of programming Casey Bloys in a statement announcing the project. "Allen Hughes takes you on a journey through some of the most important flash points of popular culture, and I'm delighted that we can bring this unforgettable saga to our viewers." Described as "an unquestionably bold film about the unlikely but ultimately unbreakable bond of trust and friendship between two street-smart men from different worlds who have shaped many of the most exciting and extreme moments in recent pop culture," the movie was filmed over a three-year period and also features interviews with such music industry titans as David Geffen, Tom Petty, Trent Reznor, Bruce Springsteen and will.i.am. Viewers can also expect never-before-seen footage from recording and writing sessions with Eazy-E, JJ Fad, Stevie Nicks, N.W.A, Petty, Springsteen and U2. "This revealing, compelling and often-gritty story takes place in recording studios, in humble homes and massive mansions, in criminal courts and in the highest corridors of corporate power," reads the announcement. "Hughes artfully shows how decades of defiance and determination helped Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre build a few empires, make a series of American Dreams come true and transform two American street kids from different tough neighborhoods into a global force to be reckoned with, here and now. The result is a master class in how to work your way up from the bottom to beyond your wildest dreams." (Billboard)

Chris Martin Says SOMEONE Got Handsy During Super Bowl Halftime Show With Beyonce: 'Bruno Was Touching My Butt Cheeks!' We're sure there's a tight end joke here somewhere... Coldplay may have been the band selected to perform at the 2016 Super Bowl, but anyone who watched knows Beyonce stole the show. Well, now that it's been TEN MONTHS since the iconic performance, we officially know why -- and as it turns out, it's because Bruno Mars had his hands full with Chris Martin the entire time. Literally! The British band is currently on the Australian leg of their A Head Full of Dreams Tour, so Chris and lead guitarist Jonny Buckland stopped by The Project on Friday to promote their upcoming concerts. But when their NFL Halftime Show got brought up, Chris couldn't help but gush about his guests, saying: "The whole purpose of our Super Bowl thing was to try and subtly say that everyone matters and everyone is included. The way we did that was by asking Beyonce and Bruno Mars to come and be amazing and they were of course. I thought it was important to dance between [them] to represent all the people who really can't dance." Awwww... we thought you fit in perfectly, Chris! However, what really caught our attention was when an interviewer told him his dancing exuded pure joy -- to which he responded: "Well, Bruno was touching my butt cheeks!" Ha! That'll do it! (Perez Hilton)

Movies

Tom Holland Says He Went Undercover at a High School to Prepare for Spider-Man: Homecoming. Talk about method acting: Tom Holland really is Peter Parker. The 20-year-old British star played a little 21 Jump Street while preparing for his role in Spider-Man: Homecoming by pretending to be a new student at a New York City high school. Holland revealed his undercover operation in a Facebook Live session Friday. "The coolest thing I think I did for the movie was I was enrolled in a high school in New York, in the Bronx, as a secret," he said. "No one knew who I was or what I was doing. I had a fake name, a fake accent. I went to school for three days, I think. It was really fun." "It was really interesting because New York high schools are so different than the schools that I went to in London," he said. "When I went to school, you had to wear a suit and tie and it's all boys and for me, it was the first time I was in a classroom with girls. It was like a really strange experience. It was really fun." Holland didn't keep his secret for long. But naturally, the kids he told didn't believe him. "I told one kid at the school, I was like, 'Hey man, I'm actually Spider-Man.' He did not believe me, was like, 'What? No.' I said, 'No, seriously, I'm Spider-Man. Like, no joke. Like, let's not mess around anymore. I'm Spider-Man.' He's like, 'I don't believe you,'" Holland said. "And at the time, I hadn't made the movie so I didn't have any pictures to show him, to prove that I was Spider-Man. And he did not believe me at all." Another girl seemed highly suspicious of him from the get-go. "She was sitting next to me and she was like, 'What's your deal, man? Like, why are you at our school? Like, this is a science school, you can't just enroll, you have to come from the beginning,'" Holland said. "And I was like, 'Oh, well, I have a secret. I have a secret.' And she was like, 'What? This guy's a freak. Like, what the hell? ...and then I started doing an English accent...'I'm actually Spider-Man.' And she was like, 'Dude, you're nuts. You are literally the craziest guy I've ever met in my life.'" Holland did not name the school. The actor visited the Bronx High School of Science in February and was photographed with a group of students. In a Facebook post, the school identified him by name. Spider-Man: Homecoming depicts Peter's life as a teenager who attends a New York City school for gifted kids. Tony Stark, aka Iron Man, is his new benefactor. Peter learns to use his powers responsibly and also deals with a new enemy, The Vulture. The first trailers for the film were released this week. Spider-Man: Homecoming is set for release on July 7. (Eonline)

Spider-Man: Homecoming Trailer Is Here and It's Spectacular. Get ready, Spidey fans... The first official trailer for Spider-Man: Homecoming is here! A U.S. version debuted Thursday online and on Jimmy Kimmel Live! while an international version was also released. The film, the third movie adaptation about the Marvel web-slinger, stars Tom Holland as Peter Parker, aka Spider-Man, while Robert Downey Jr. reprises his role as Tony Stark, aka Iron Man. Holland had debuted his character in Captain America: Civil war. Spider-Man: Homecoming is a "coming-of-age" story about Peter's life as a teenager who attends a New York City school for gifted kids and tries to impress Stark, his "new benefactor," as he also deals with a "pesky arch enemy, the Vulture," according to USA Today. Michael Keaton plays the villain. A teaser for Spider-Man: Homecoming was released Wednesday and shows the superhero teasing a "minor upgrade" to his Spidey suit -- a gift from Stark. Holland, 20, told USA Today the movie is "a character piece about this kid who's struggling to talk to girls and also struggling to save the city." "This is really a movie where Spider-Man's not the finished article," he added. "He really does learn and he makes massive mistakes. It's nice to see a kid do that and then try to rectify those mistakes." Other cast members include Marisa Tomei as Peter's Aunt May, Jon Favreau as Happy Hogan -- a character de debuted in Iron Man 3, and Zendaya as Michelle, one of Peter's classmates. Spider-Man: Homecoming is set for release on July 7, 2017. (Eonline)

Vampire Apocalypse Beckons In 'Baltimore: The Red Kingdom' Trailer. The final series of 'Hellboy' creator Mike Mignola's vampire epic will arrive in early 2017. With the world facing a vampire apocalypse, the end is night -- and the one man who could turn the tide is nowhere to be found. Next year, The Baltimore saga co-created and written by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola and novelist Christopher Golden reaches its suitably horrific climax with Baltimore: The Red Kingdom, and Heat Vision is exclusively debuting the trailer for the five-issue comic book series. "Working on Baltimore has been a gift," Golden said in a statement from the publisher. "From the moment Mike Mignola first called to ask if I wanted to write the novel, and through forty-one issues of the comics series, I've felt incredibly fortunate to be able to tell this story, to build this world and these characters alongside an extraordinary group of creators." This final installment continues the parade of top-level collaborators on the series, as Mignola and Golden are joined by award-winning children's book illustrator Pete Bergting, with Ben Stenbeck providing cover artwork. As Baltimore: The Red Kingdom, the eponymous lead of the series -- Lord Henry Baltimore -- has disappeared, leaving the Red King unopposed in his attempt to take over the world. As the end of the story approaches, will Baltimore re-appear to save the day and finally fulfill his quest for revenge against the vampire that killed his family? The first issue of the series will debut in comic book stores and digitally Feb. 1, 2017. (Hollywood Reporter)

Universal's 'Fast 8' Gets Title: 'The Fate of the Furious'. The studio also released a teaser trailer for the eighth installment, which hits theaters on April 14. Fast and Furious 8 has a new name. Universal announced that the eighth installment of the Fast and the Furious franchise will be titled The Fate of the Furious. F. Gary Gray is directing the film, which features the return of Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Michelle Rodriguez, Ludacris, Tyrese Gibson and Kurt Russell, as well as the additions of Scott Eastwood and Charlize Theron. The seventh entry in the franchise grossed more than $1.5 billion globally. The Fate of the Furious hits theaters April 14. The announcement was accompanied by a climate-hopping teaser trailer, featuring Johnson's line, "Let's play." (Hollywood Reporter)

TV

Candace Cameron Bure Says Goodbye to The View on Her Last Show. Well, that was fast. Candace Cameron Bure appeared on her final taping of The View Friday. Just a day earlier, she had revealed she planned to exit the series after serving as a co-host for less than two seasons. "Well, I made the announcement yesterday that I am leaving The View and today is officially my last day," she on Friday's episode. "I will miss all of you too. They've all told me I'm welcome back any time and I would love to come back. So I won't be a stranger." Co-host Paula Faris told Candace it has been "so great to have your perspective," adding, "I know you speak for a lot of people in this country and I know this show is committed to making sure that voice is still heard at the table so thank you for bringing what you uniquely bring to this table. We're all going to miss you." Candace was known as the token conservative co-host and would often get into political arguments with left-leaning co-star Raven-Symone, who announced in October she is leaving The View before the end of the year, to concentrate on a sequel spinoff to her hit Disney Channel series That's So Raven. She was absent from Friday's show. The View co-host Joy Behar asked Candace if she has enjoyed herself during her time on the show. "Very very much," Candace said. "I really have learned so much and it will, I mean, I'll take it with me forever. Listen, this show is legendary and to think that I have been a part of it is really incredible so I'm very blessed and thankful for the opportunity that I had." While announcing her departure Thursday, Candace had cited her commitments to Fuller House, her work with the Hallmark Channel and the difficulty of having to travel between both coasts on a regular basis. The 40-year-old actress is a married mother of three. Co-host Sara Haines got teary eyed on The View Friday as she said goodbye to Candace and recalled spending time with her daughter, Natasha Bure. "I'm crying a little bit because I got to know her daughter Natasha," she said. "The only person I'm a bigger fan of than her is her daughter. I love her." Candace appeared a little emotional herself as she signed off one last time. "Everyone have a great day and take a little time to enjoy the view," she said, blowing a kiss. (Eonline)

This Is Us' Family Photos From Mandy Moore and Milo Ventimiglia Will Make Your Day. This Is Us has a unique power to make audiences cry week after week with heartbreaking and heartwarming family scenes, but that power to bring on the tears now extends to simple photos of the cast. Mandy Moore, Rebecca Pearson, the matriarch of This Is Us, posted the photo of her TV kids with her TV husband Milo Ventimiglia. "Double the trouble. On set with almost all of the children. #thisisus," she captioned the picture on Instagram featuring the child and teen versions of Kevin, Kate and Randall. But who are those kids she's missing? The adult versions of Kevin, Kate and Randall played by Justin Hartley, Chrissy Metz and Sterling K. Brown. A moment of silence to "awww" over Moore including the adult actors as her kids. How about that casting? Spitting images. Ventimiglia retweeted Moore's photo and added, "Missing the bookends of @sterlingkb1 @justinhartley @ChrissyMetz & the babies then it'd be the complete Pearson family @TheMandyMoore!! MV" He also added his own version, the one up top of this story. Not up on This Is Us? The critically acclaimed NBC drama tells the story of the Pearson family, each episode telling a story from the past and the present. The fall finale ended on a cliffhanger. Spoilers! Viewers learned William (Ron Cephas Jones) has a male lover (played by American Horror Story's Denis O'Hare) and Toby (Chris Sullivan) surprised Kate for Christmas... but suffered a heart attack after the big family celebration. His fate is up in the air. "I think in telling a good story there has to be ups and downs with any character, and you can't just have everything go swimmingly and you can't just have characters who are supposed to be in a romantic relationship just getting into an argument every episode," Sullivan told E! News. "There has to be other tension and things introduced. But I don't know if we knew they were going to go this big this soon!" This Is Us returns with new episodes on Tuesday, Jan. 10 at 9 p.m. on NBC. (Eonline)

Emmy Rossum Wants Equal Pay for Her Role on Shameless: Report. Emmy Rossum reportedly has a bone to pick with her Shameless bosses. According to the The Hollywood Reporter, not only has the 30-year-old actress demanded equal pay for her work ahead of the show's Season 8, she is also allegedly looking to be paid more than co-star William H. Macy after years of being paid less. For seven seasons, Rossum has portrayed Fiona Gallagher, the oldest daughter and figurative matriarch of the dysfunctional clan on the Showtime comedy-drama. Most recently, she tried her hand at directing for an episode in the seventh season. As THR reported, Oscar nominee Macy recently renegotiated his own contract and allegedly scored an A-list raise that Rossum is looking to mirror. However, his higher profile and additional award wins and nominations for his performance on the show have been cited as contributions to such wage. Equal pay has certainly been a hot button issue for actresses in recent years after the 2014 Sony hack revealed the salaries of Hollywood's most prominent stars, including Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper, Christian Bale and Amy Adams -- co-stars in that year's American Hustle. Lawrence took the issue to task in a personal essay she penned for Lena Dunham's Lenny Letter in October 2015. "When the Sony hack happened and I found out how much less I was being paid than the lucky people with dicks, I didn't get mad at Sony. I got mad at myself. I failed as a negotiator because I gave up early," she wrote at the time. "Jeremy Renner, Christian Bale, and Bradley Cooper all fought and succeeded in negotiating powerful deals for themselves. If anything, I'm sure they were commended for being fierce and tactical, while I was busy worrying about coming across as a brat and not getting my fair share." Dozens more female stars, including Jessica Chastain, Kate Winslet, Emma Watson and Sharon Stone, have weighed in on the subject since. During her Oscar acceptance speech in 2015, Patricia Arquette made an impassioned plea to women all over the country to demand monetary parity. "To every woman who gave birth to every taxpayer and citizen of this nation, we have fought for everybody else's equal rights," she said at the microphone. "It's our time to have wage equality once and for all and equal rights for women in the United States of America." (Eonline)

Why Fuller House Needs to Stop Referencing the Olsen Twins' Absence. Fuller House is back for a second season and so are all your Full House favorites -- D.J., Stephanie, Kimmy, Danny, Uncle Jesse, Aunt Becky, Uncle Joey, Steve and even Stephanie's friend Gaia make return appearances. The gang is all there... except for Michelle Tanner. Yes, Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen still have not returned as the youngest Tanner sister Michelle, the role they shared for eight seasons on Full House from 1987 to 1995. And much like the first season, the characters referenced the absence, drawing attention to a topic that should be left alone. To quote Elsa from Frozen, "Let it go," Fuller House, let it go. In the Thanksgiving episode of Fuller House season two, the Tanner clan gathered for a dinner. During the toast, D.J. (Candace Cameron Bure) referenced her missing younger sister. "We're so fortunate that we're all here together and we're healthy. We miss Michelle, we hope that she'll be with us next year," D.J. said. John Stamos' Uncle Jesse then turned to the camera, broke the fourth wall and said, "Come, it'll be fun." Let it go. Cameron Bure's line would've been enough. Stamos' feels like needling. When E! News sat down with Andrea Barber, Kimmy Gibbler on the series, and Jodie Sweeten, middle Tanner sister Stephanie, the two said it's an "open invite" for the twins. "Door's always open, anytime they want to come," Barber said. In the Fuller House world, Michelle is busy running a fashion empire in New York, very much like the real life of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. The Olsen twins' reluctance to return to the Tanner family fold is their prerogative. They're not acting anymore. Whether or not they would return for the sequel series generated headlines for months until producers put out this statement. "Although Ashley and Mary-Kate will not be a part of Fuller House, I know how much Full House has meant to them and they are still very much considered family," executive producer Robert L. Boyett said in a May 2015 statement. "It has been exciting to see how they have built their professional careers, and I support their choice to focus on their fashion brands and various business endeavors. I appreciate their support and good wishes towards Fuller House." By continuing to draw attention to the subject, Fuller House is only hurting itself. Let the show stand alone, it can. Fuller House's success does not hinge on whether or not Mary-Kate or Ashley will return, its quick season two renewal and unofficial Netflix ratings prove that. There's an open invite for the Olsen twins to return, let's leave it at that. The fourth wall should remain up. Fuller House season 2 is now streaming on Netflix. (Eonline)

Please Don't Let the Pitch Finale Be the Series Finale. Pitch didn't make headlines like creator Dan Fogelman's other new fall 2016 show (it's called This Is Us, you may have heard of it?), but it was also a bright spot in this season's new TV lineup. The drama followed Ginny Baker (Kylie Bunbury), the first female pitcher in Major League Baseball, as she dealt with her newfound role model status as a history-making athlete. The early episodes featured some strikingly shot baseball games, thanks to MLB's involvement, but also delved deep into Ginny's relationships -- with her no-good brother, Will (UnREAL season two's BJ Britt); with her agent, Amelia (Ali Larter); with her longtime friend and teammate, Blip (Mo McRae); with her BFF, Blip's wife Evelyn (Meagan Holder); and with the team's all-star catcher, Mike (Mark-Paul Gosselaar). Mike and Ginny, in particular, have grown closer over the course of the first season -- first as mentor/mentee, then as something more. In the penultimate episode, the duo shared an electric almost-kiss, and in the finale, they spent most of their time dodging actually discussing what happened. In the meantime, Mike reconciled with his ex-wife, Rachel (played by JoAnna Garcia Swisher), and Ginny finally allowed herself to let her guard down with the tech billionaire who's been pursuing her, Noah (Tyler Hilton). When Mike and Ginny finally discussed the state of their relationship -- on the mound just an inning away from Ginny pitching a no-hitter, by the way -- they reiterated that if they were going to be teammates, they had to keep their relationship in the friend zone. But that doesn't mean the show's first (and hopefully not only!) season ended without drama. Ginny told her "entrepreneur" brother to get lost and stop trying to steal her money, Evelyn told Blip she didn't want another child and wanted to pursue her own career instead, Amelia left town, and Ginny -- in the closing moments of her eighth inning with no hits, injured herself fielding a ball. Will Ginny be able to recover from her injury, or will it cut her career short? Fingers crossed we'll be able to find out next year and Fox will renew the show despite lackluster ratings. What did you think of the Pitch finale (and the first season in general)? (Eonline)

Why Watching 'Law & Order: SVU' Can Lead to Healthier Attitudes About Consent. Dr. Stacey Hust of the University of Washington on her 2015 study that showed how TV shows with rape storylines can reflect viewers' opinions about unwanted sexual activity. In my second year as a researcher of communication, specializing in sexual assault reduction, at Washington State University, the president asked me to co-chair a campus-wide study to reduce rape. This got me thinking about how the media affects our beliefs around sexual relationships. Studies already had shown that television was associated with rape-myth acceptance -- that the victim somehow "brought it on him or herself." But I wanted to know if consistent storylines about rape could also have a positive effect on viewers. My team and I asked subjects about every crime drama on the air at the time and found that there are some real differences about how they're put together: In CSI, the whole narrative is focused on investigating the crime scene, and you may not know who committed the crime -- or see the person punished. Same with NCIS, which focuses on crimes within the navy. But Law & Order has the order component -- the police apprehend, the suspect is tried, and with some exceptions, the suspect is found guilty. Our study found that it really does make a difference when the prosecution is shown. We found that individuals who watched Law & Order programs reported lower acceptance of rape myths, greater intentions to refuse unwanted sexual activity and greater intentions to adhere to their partner's sexual-consent decisions. Essentially, Law & Order viewers see that individuals are prosecuted for not adhering to consent decisions and so they likely want to avoid facing such prosecution in real life. Additionally, because Law & Order programs emphasize that everyone, sex workers included, has the right to refuse sexual activity, these viewers may feel more empowered to refuse in real life. Of course, TV watchers bring to their viewing all of their existing information and beliefs -- like what their loved ones think and what's happening in their societies. When you get Donald Trump talking about assaultive behavior on the Access Hollywood tapes, it's dangerous. Because he's someone who's been rewarded with power and status, his actions, gone unpunished, come off as acceptable. The tapes promoted the idea that women are an object for pleasure, without consent. That obviously is legally and morally wrong. But I was equally interested in women who found the tapes acceptable. I have a study dealing with women's acceptance of potentially deviant sexual behaviors -- from unwanted cat-calling to inappropriate touching. What we found is that women who accept being a sexual body first, and a thinking individual second, have an easier time accepting those deviant behaviors. This means that women, not only men, contribute to the problem. What we see in some of them is a belief that [behavior like Trump's] is not all that bad -- that he didn't actually do anything. But it is bad. It's describing assaultive behavior. We need to teach young girls and boys about consent and objectification, so we can stop the cycle. (Hollywood Reporter)

The plot thickens at CBS. Amid talk that Scott Pelley is on his way out as anchor of the "CBS Evening News," Page Six has learned that he recently bought a ranch in his native Texas. Insiders say that Pelley -- who, according to insiders, is poised to move to "60 Minutes" full time -- would be able to work from home in his new role. "When he joins '60 Minutes,' he doesn't want to go into the office," said a source. Pelley currently has a place in Darien, Conn., where he has a fully functional studio, which he calls the "Darien Bureau," for working on "60 Minutes" pieces. CBS -- which has denied that Pelley is being bumped from "CBS Evening News" -- declined to comment. However, a source close to the veteran newsman confirmed the purchase but insisted the ranch is a "vacation home." "He owns many properties, including an apartment he just bought in Manhattan that cost considerably more than the ranch." (Page Six)

Barbara Walters feels ABC execs have 'ruined' legacy of 'The View'. Barbara Walters thinks ABC execs have -- ruined "The View" and fears the show will be -remembered for its petty backstage bickering and revolving door of talent. "She feels they've ruined the franchise that she and Bill Geddie built. Instead of focusing on smart, educated women with strong talent, they cast uninformed child actors on the show. The legacy has been compromised because of poor casting and bad leadership under ABC News," a source told us. Walters is so over the show that she even ditched a post-election appearance, which reunited original hosts, Debbie Matenopoulos, Meredith Vieira, Joy Behar and Star Jones. Walters' longtime rep told us she was vacationing with her daughter in Florida. "It was a prearranged vacation for the two of them. She calls the control room multiple times a week to offer her suggestions. She has a wonderful relationship with the show," she said. Meanwhile, "The View" continues to part ways with its talent. Candace Cameron Bure is the latest casualty of the talk show. The actress announced last week that she would not be returning to the show after going missing for several weeks, according to insiders. "She was at a 'Hot Topics' meeting and said she didn't feel well. She went home and no one heard from her for several weeks -- even her close friends at the show. People thought she was about to have a breakdown because she was exhausted. She didn't return anyone's calls and went AWOL. We were not surprised when she returned and asked to get out of her contract," an insider said. Several sources told Page Six last summer that the show would slowly phase out Bure and -- Raven-Symone in order to avoid another embarrassing public shake-up at ABC. Raven-Symone flew the coop in October. Paula Faris remains on the show, splitting her time with "Good Morning America." An ABC rep said BaWa was fully on board: "There's no better producer than Barbara Walters, and we're always grateful for her notes about the show. The ratings are up, and we're very proud of the team." (PageSix)

'Duck Dynasty' Producers Fired and Sued by ITV Studios. The news comes days after Scott and Deirdre Gurney were temporarily suspended amid an internal fraud investigation. Scott and Deirdre Gurney have been fired from Gurney Productions, the company behind A&E's Duck Dynasty, as parent company ITV Studios has officially filed suit. ITV Studios, in a new lawsuit filed in Superior Court of California on the grounds of self-dealing, fraudulent concealment and breach of contract. The Gurneys founded the reality TV production company that in 2012 was purchased by ITV for $40 million. "Following a meeting with Scott and Deirdre Gurney, the Board of Gurney Productions has been left with no alternative but to terminate their employment and file a lawsuit in the Superior Court of California on the grounds of self-dealing, fraudulent concealment and breach of contract," a Gurney Productions spokesperson said in a statement Friday. "As announced on Monday, Emmy-winning producer Craig Armstrong has been appointed interim CEO of Gurney Productions and has the full ground support of ITV America's senior team. Under his leadership, all Gurney Productions shows and development will continue to be produced by the company's strong team of producers. Armstrong, along with his producing partner Rick Ringbakk, is co-founder and co-CEO of 5x5 Media, which continues to operate as before. It's very much business as usual and our brilliant production team remains focused on making and delivering great shows." The news comes days after the Gurneys were temporarily suspended from ITV amid an internal fraud investigation. Staff at Gurney Productions were told Monday afternoon that the Gurneys have been placed on a short-term leave of absence amid the internal probe. No charges have been filed. Sources tell THR the investigation concerns potential billing irregularities associated with Gurney programs. ITV on Monday tapped 5x5 Media co-founder Craig Armstrong to serve as interim CEO of Gurney Productions. ITV America COO Chris Valentini also will help oversee Gurney Productions alongside Armstrong. Armstrong will continue to oversee unscripted producers 5x5, where it remains business as usual. The Robertson family, which has a financial stake in Duck Dynasty, was notified Monday of the investigation. The news comes as the veteran and controversial unscripted series is heading into its final season at A&E. Armstrong told staff in a Monday memo that the Gurneys were placed on a "short, temporary leave of absence," and he would be sitting down with some employees and legal counsel to answer questions. More to come... (Hollywood Reporter)