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Today Show Meteorologist Dylan Dreyer Gives Birth to a Baby Boy. Saturday morning's forecast called for sunshine and a big chance of happy baby news. Today show co-host and meteorologist Dylan Dreyer has welcomed her first child, a baby boy, with husband Brian Fichera. Brian shared the exciting news on Instagram Saturday, captioning a snapshot of their little one's hospital label, "From this day forward my entire life is dedicated to always being there for our son. Dylan is doing amazing baby is doing amazing!!! Thank you all for your kind words!!! Cue parenting!" The announcement comes just a few short weeks after the Today show family treated the mom-to-be with a heartfelt baby shower. Kathie Lee Gifford, Hoda Kotb, Savannah Guthrie, Tamron Hall and Jenna Bush Hager were all in attendance for the intimate celebration held at Hunt & Fish Club in NYC. "Feeling so loved thanks to the ladies of @todayshow celebrating this special time with me!" Dylan wrote on Instagram shortly after getting spoiled. "Can't wait to meet the little man in just a few more weeks!!" A few months earlier, Dylan also gave fans an inside look at her baby boy's nursery. The space was filled with plenty of personal touches including more than a few four-wheel paintings to complement the car theme. While the new mom confessed that she's no expert in diaper duties, the Today star couldn't hide her excitement at expanding the family. And while there were a few fears and jitters, Dylan knew she had her supportive husband by her side. "I'm 35, and I've always just lived my life and now I feel like there's going to be this moment where I live my life for someone else...What if I don't like the way my life changes?" she recently shared on Today. "Then I just sit back and it's like, OK. And I get into that excited phase again where I just can't wait to meet this little guy." She later added, "I've asked people to try to explain to me why having a baby changes your life in a way you could never imagine. No one can put it into words, but when I saw this little guy and watched him dance around and touch his hand to his face, I fell in love instantly. A love I, too, can't put into words." Congratulations to the happy couple on their big news! (Eonline)

Allison Holker and Stephen "tWitch" Boss Open Up About Teaching Their Daughter to ''Make a Huge Difference" in the World. Allison Holker and Stephen "tWitch" Boss know a thing or two about giving back to those in need. The Dancing With the Stars pro and her So You Think You Can Dance star hubby hosted Children's Miracle Network's Dance For Kids Holiday Party in Los Angeles on Saturday, an event treating local children's hospital patients to a day of festive holiday fun and dance lessons from the talented couple. E! News sat down with Allison and Stephen for an exclusive interview, where they were joined by their two children, 9-month old Maddox and 8-year-old Weslie. "We have kids and we want nothing more than to give them an example of supporting not only ourselves and our family but the community around us," Holker told us. But when it comes to this incredibly adorable family of four, the Holker-Boss 'rents shared they also prioritize passing such important lessons down to their little ones. "Our daughter is an amazing big sister," Allison shared. "She supports and loves her brother so much but we want her to know that she can spread that love so much further beyond just us." Weslie's proud mama added, "We want her to see there are other kids out there that she can help support and know that she can make a huge difference in this world." As for tWitch, he chimed in, "The overall message is service, helping people, giving back. And that doesn't always mean in the form of a physical gift. You can give back in many ways. And this is one example today." Allison and tWitch welcomed their first child together in late March just about three years after tying the knot. Since then, they've made every moment together extra special, documenting much of their family time on social media. From trips to Hawaii to playing in the snow and every snuggly moment in between, this is a Hollywood brood that deserves a round of applause. (Eonline)

Ryan Reynolds Has "No Problem" With Daughter James Stealing His Spotlight. Ryan Reynolds doesn't mind sharing the spotlight. All eyes were on the actor when he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Thursday. During his heartfelt and humorous speech, Ryan thanked his family and gave wife Blake Lively a special shout-out. "You are the best thing. The best thing that has ever happened to me, second only to this star. You make everything better -- absolutely everything in my life better," Ryan said. "You've made me the father of my dreams when I thought I only had fun uncle potential." To mark the occasion, Ryan and Blake brought their two daughters to the outdoor ceremony. It marked the first time the couple attended a public event with James Reynolds and their newborn daughter, whose name has not been revealed. After Ryan's speech ended, he invited his family to take a few pictures with him. At one point, little James stole the microphone -- and in doing so, also stole the hearts of everyone in attendance, including Ryan's friend Anna Faris. Ryan is used to letting his little girl steal his thunder. "I have no problem with that at all," the Deadpool star told E! News' Carissa Culiner afterward. "It wouldn't be the first time. Trust me." Receiving a Walk of Fame star was "hard to process," he added. "It's one of those things that only happens once. It's a great moment. Just to be here with all these people who helped put me up here is special. People dating back 20 years in my career are here today, so it's great." It's been a banner week for Ryan, who days earlier received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy). He's up against The Lobster's Colin Farrell, La La Land's Ryan Gosling, Florence Foster Jenkins' Hugh Grant and War Dogs' Jonah Hill. "It feels really good," Ryan told E! News. Deadpool also received a nomination for Best Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy). "It's exciting. Really excited bout that. Really excited that the movie got recognized as well," the actor said. "I think that's even more special." Given his busy schedule, Ryan hasn't had any time to buy anyone Christmas presents. "I'll do it right now. I think there's a Sephora here somewhere," the actor laughed, "so I'll do that today." (Eonline)

Love Actually's Olivia Olson Looks Back on Her Unforgettable First Kiss With Co-Star Thomas Sangster. 'Tis the season to be jolly and fall deeper in love with Love Actually. It's hard to believe that it's been 13 years since the holiday classic first hit the big screen. But as Christmas and Hanukah quickly approach our calendars, we thought it was more than appropriate to check in with one of the movie's most unforgettable stars. While sitting down with E! News, Olivia Olson admitted that she never could have imagined how popular the movie would be. The actress also opened up about that famous on-screen kiss with co-star Thomas Sangster. "It was my first kiss and on-screen kiss too," she shared with E! News' Carissa Culiner. "I was really nervous because I kind of had a crush on Thomas back in the day and I was also worried because I was taller than him." Spoiler alert: Everybody loved the magical moment. "It's so great that the first movie I was ever in became this holiday classic," she continued. "It's really exciting that people are still talking about it." One memory that resonates with the actress to this day is a lesson Emma Thompson shared with the youngest cast members. When it comes to crying on camera, you have to get in the zone. "She just said, 'I put myself in my character's situation. I don't think of anything sad. I just think how would I feel if my husband was cheating on me,'" Olivia recalled. "And all of us kids in the movie were sitting right at her toes while they were filming that scene and we were just in awe of how amazing her and Alan Rickman are." While the kiss was exciting for many viewers, others won't soon forget her solo performance of "All I Want For Christmas Is You." As it turns out, Olivia is back in the music studio working on a new project that she can't wait for fans to hear. "It's very jazz, blues, pop, even hip-hop inspired a little bit," she teased to E! News. "It's sexy, it's funny. I'm really proud of what we have recorded so far." Check out Olivia's new book she wrote with her dad Martin Olson titled Adventure Time: The Enchiridion & Marcy's Super Secret Scrapbook!!! available now. (Eonline)

Amber Rose Can't Break Away From Social Media as Val Chmerkovskiy "Keeps Posting Hot Ass Pictures." Amber Rose can't handle the heat coming from one man's Instagram feed. For the past few days, the Dancing With the Stars alumna has found herself trying to stay off social media. On Friday afternoon, however, Amber had to come clean and reveal the real reason why it's so hard to stay away. "When you said you were going to stay off social media until the New Year but Bae keeps posting hot ass pictures," she wrote on Instagram. Who is this bad you may be asking? It's Val Chmerkovskiy, of course! The Hollywood pair, who first sparked romance rumors in October, has been by each other's side as the holidays approach. Whether celebrating Halloween together or having a fun time at Amber's 33rd birthday party, this duo can't seem to hide their affection for one another. "Him ?," Amber recently wrote on Instagram while smiling bright for the cameras. Val would later post the same image with a rose emoji. While both stars remain busy in their careers -- he has the Dancing With the Stars Live! tour while Amber has her Loveline podcast and "In Bed With Amber Rose" tour to plan -- everyone appears to be keeping the spark alive. "They're solid and in a good place," a source recently shared with People. "They're both very happy with how things are going." The romance first sparked when Amber was competing on Dancing With the Stars alongside her pro partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy. If you couldn't already guess, Maksim's brother is Val who went on to win the season with Laurie Hernandez. As they like to say in Hollywood, the rest is history. (Eonline)

Who Knew? Megan Mullally Reveals She Dated Michael J. Fox. In another segment of Couples You Never Knew Existed... While seated on Andy Cohen's couch Thursday night, Will & Grace star Megan Mullally spilled the tea about her short-lived fling with Michael J. Fox. Thanks to question from a fan caller, the actress did some time traveling to recall the handful of dates the two enjoyed in the '80s. "I remember being in the car and the car pulling up next and seeing him and people screaming and going crazy," she remembered. "We went go-kart racing and I won and then, I think that was the end." "I should have slowed down," she quipped. Of course, the two weren't single for long after that. The actress went on to marry talent agent Michael Katcher and then Nick Offerman in 2003. Fox has been married to his Family Ties co-star Tracy Pollan since 1988 and the couple have four children together. As for the secret to their 28-year marriage? Giving each other the benefit of the doubt. "A lot of times he'll just say to me, 'You know who I am, would I ever say anything to try to hurt your feelings? Just give me the benefit of the doubt,'" Pollan told People. "You just have [to have] the perspective that you're behind each other's back -- and it helps if you can make each other laugh." It seems Fox has a thing for funny ladies... (Eonline)

How did Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Go From A-List Darlings to Battling Exes? Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's love life took a 180-degree turn in 2016. A little more than a year ago, the two gave a rare, joint interview on the Today Show to talk about their personal and working relationship. They were promoting their new film, By the Sea, in which they play a couple in a volatile relationship. Jolie said that unlike that pair, she and Pitt were "actually very, very stable." It would be their last joint interview. Fast-forward to September of this year: Jolie filed for divorce from Pitt after two years of marriage. In her divorce filing, Jolie sought physical custody of their six kids -- Maddox, 15, Pax, 13, Zahara, 11, Shiloh, 10, and 8-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne, and asked that Pitt receive visitation rights. He sought joint custody. Jolie listed Sept. 15 as the date of their separation, which reportedly followed an alleged incident between the actor and one of their children aboard a private plane. In November, the FBI officially closed an investigation into the case. Earlier this month, Jolie and Pitt reached a temporary custody agreement, under which the actor will continue to have "therapeutic visitation" with the children and attend weekly individual therapy sessions. The news that "Brangelina," the most famous couple in Hollywood, appeared to come out of nowhere. But did it? Were there any warning signs? Apparent tension between the two? It's hard to say, because Jolie and Pitt are among some of the most private celebrities, so we hardly get to see them by themselves, let alone together. The last time they were photographed together at a celebrity event was in November 2015, at the premiere of By the Sea at AFI Fest, and they looked pretty cozy and happy. However, this year, the two appeared to largely stay out of the spotlight and spent much time apart. Jolie concentrated on her work as a UNHCR Goodwill ambassador and has also spent time alone with the couple's kids. In June, three months before her divorce filing, Jolie took the children on a trip to New York, where they saw the Broadway musical Hamilton. Pitt was in France and Los Angeles at the time. The two reunited in L.A. the following month, during which they were spotted going shopping together with their kids at a grocery store and pharmacy and also photographed cuddling inside a Jamba Juice. Pitt later jetted off by himself to New York for a couple of days. In September, less than two weeks before she filed for divorce, Jolie traveled to London alone to speak at the UN Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial and also flew to Jordan without Pitt to visit Syrian refugees. Jolie hasn't attended a celebrity event since she walked the red carpet with the kids, without Pitt, at the Kung Fu Panda 3 premiere in Los Angeles in January. A week beforehand, Pitt had attended the 2016 Golden Globes without her. The actor has laid low most of this year as well; He spent several months filming Allied with Marion Cotillard and spent much of November walking red carpets around the world with the actress to promote the film. "Angelina is very dedicated to her work with the United Nations and working on other charitable endeavors while Brad is consumed with his film projects," a source had told E! News in September. "Both of their interests have taken them across the world but not together but in different directions." (Eonline)

Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom Are Officially Divorced -- Inside Their Relationship Today. Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom are finally divorced, after seven years of marriage and a long breakup filled with years of turmoil, including a recent health scare for the former NBA player. Court documents finalizing their split were filed on Dec. 9 and it was made official Saturday. Khloe had first filed for divorce in 2013, withdrew her petition last year after Lamar suffered a drug overdose, and then filed for divorce again this past May. As part of the divorce agreement, their joint company Khlomar will be dissolved, and both have waived spousal support, CNN reported. In addition, their 2009 prenup will be honored. Khloe will also drop Lamar's last name from her legal name. "They are friends and always will be, but they don't talk in the same way they used to," a source shared with E! News. "They became very close after the Vegas incident and obviously Lamar is extremely grateful to Khloe for everything she did for him, but their relationship has undergone a metamorphosis." While they are not in daily contact and communicate infrequently, it appears that there is still a bond between the two. "There will always be a deep affection there for one another, but both of them have moved on," our source added. "This divorce provides a natural end to that chapter in their life." Khloe and Lamar wed at a private estate in Beverly Hills in September 2009. In 2013, the two were subjects of breakup rumors. They underwent therapy to try to repair their relationship in November. Khloe filed for divorce in December 2013. Her original papers were submitted three months after the athlete spent several hours in rehab following a DUI arrest. "It wasn't any easy decision, but at the end of the day she's not going to stay with someone who refuses to get help," a source told E! News at the time. In July 2015, Khloe and Lamar signed documents to finalize their divorce. But a judge never signed them to make it official. The following October, Khloe stopped the divorce proceedings after Lamar was hospitalized following a drug overdose at a Nevada brothel. At the time, she was still dating Houston Rockets star James Harden. The two broke up this past February. After Lamar was hospitalized, Khloe flew to Nevada to be by his side. She accompanied him as he was transferred to a medical center in Los Angles and continued to help him get better. "Her top priority and main focus is Lamar's recovery and well-being. Their relationship status comes after that. He needs her right now regardless of anything," another source told E! News at the time, adding, "Khloe never stopped loving Lamar." In January, Lamar was released from the Los Angeles hospital. Khloe continued to help him in his recovery efforts. In February, Khloe, who recently split with Harden, went hiking with Lamar and her sister Kim and he also joined her family in New York City, where they attended Kanye's Yeezy Season 3 fashion show. It marking Lamar's first celebrity appearance since his overdose and his and Khloe's first joint appearance in years. Another source told E! News at the time Khloe and Lamar were "closer than ever." But this past spring, E! News learned "Khloe is looking forward to moving on." In May, she filed for divorce from Lamar again. "I came to a point in my marriage where I had to make the choice to take care of my own mental and emotional well-being in order to protect myself and my happiness," Khloe wrote in a Lenny newsletter. "I'm at peace with that decision and do feel like I honored my vows to the very end," she said. "I feel that I kept the serious vows I made in front of God with every inch of my heart, which is why I am still honoring them today even though my relationship with my ex-husband is in a different place." (Eonline)

Steve Harvey is getting A LOT of money back for a jet he says he never leased -- all because the company accused of holding his cash hostage never responded to a lawsuit. Steve filed suit against Oklahoma-based Federal Aviation Title Company, claiming he gave them $250k to hold in escrow for a private jet he was trying to lease -- but when the deal went south, he never got a refund. He says FATC wouldn't pony up the dough because the owners of the jet sued Steve -- putting everything on hold. But Steve says he settled the lawsuit, so FATC needed to hand over the money ... hence the lawsuit. Steve got a default judgment -- FATC never replied to the suit, and has now been ordered to pay him back, in full. The only downside for Steve -- not owning a jet. (TMZ)

THE OTHER STUFF . . .

Selena Gomez to be face of Coach's fall campaign. Selena Gomez has signed a deal with Coach to be the face of the brand beginning with a fall 2017 campaign. As part of the deal, Gomez will also be working on a "special design project" with Coach executive creative director Stuart Vevers and launch a partnership with the Coach Foundation to support the organization Step Up. Page Six exclusively revealed Monday, before the deal was announced Friday, that Gomez was signing the blockbuster fashion pact, which sources said was worth $10 million. (PageSix)

Mick Jagger's Newborn Baby Boy's Name Revealed and Decoded. Mick Jagger, 73, welcomed his eighth child about a week ago, and it appears his newborn's son's name has been revealed. A photo of Mick's newborn baby appeared on Elizabeth Jagger's Instagram account, and in the caption Elizabeth introduced his name. "My beautiful baby brother Deveraux Octavian Basil Jagger," she wrote, according to reports, but the picture has since been deleted. Elizabeth is one of the Rolling Stones rocker's other children. Basil was Mick's late father's first name, though many knew him better as Joe. Octavian means "born eighth" in Latin, which is all too perfect considering he is Mick's eighth child. He welcomed Deveraux with girlfriend Melanie Hamrick, 30. E! News has reached out to a rep for Mick for comment. Mick and Melanie reportedly began their relationship in 2014, after Mick's longtime partner L'Wren Scott died. They've kept their relationship private, but his rep announced the ballerina's pregnancy and their son's birth. "Melanie Hamrick & Mick Jagger's son was born today in New York and they are both delighted," the singer's rep told E! News. "Mick was at the hospital for the arrival. Mother and baby are doing well and we request that the media respect their privacy at this time." The rocker has seven other children, four daughters and three sons ages 18 to 47, with four exes. He also has five grandchildren. Congratulations again to the happy couple! (Eonline)

Kate Beckinsale and Michael Sheen ''Burst Into Tears'' Over Daughter Lily's College Acceptance. Kate Beckinsale and Michael Sheen couldn't help but burst into tears Thursday night, but worry not! It's out of pure happiness. The 43-year-old actress took to Instagram to share why the former couple is absolutely overwhelmed with emotions: their daughter, Lily, got accepted into college! Beckinsale shared a sweet, side-by-side photo of Sheen holding both the girls in his arms, which she wrote was the perfect reaction any proud parent would have. "The appropriate fatherly response when you find out your girl got into college: burst into tears, drop everything, rush over and pick up everyone even remotely involved," Beckinsale captioned the pic. "@lily_beckinsale we are so unbelievably proud of you. Fly fly fly." Last month, E! News actually caught up with the mama to discuss her daughter's future and whether the parents thought she would get into acting. "She's going to go to drama college actually," Beckinsale told us, joking that she and Michael had "failed horribly." We disagree! In fact, it's no surprise Lily got into college with several strong, intelligent and talented women around her. Other than Beckinsale, Sarah Silverman (Sheen's current girlfriend) is also involved in the teenager's life. "I'm completely open to any other strong, cool sensitive independent-thinking women who are going to be an influence in my daughter's life," Beckinsale said in an interview earlier this year. "Sarah's a great person and I'm glad she's in the village that's helping. It's important as a teenager to have good women in your life building up the fabric of your experience of becoming a woman. Even if Sarah wasn't Michael's girlfriend I'd want her to be in that." Congrats to the family on this exciting news! (Eonline)

Blake Shelton Takes Gwen Stefani on Bachelor-Style Dates. Will you accept Blake Shelton's rose, Gwen Stefani? From the sound of their romantic outings, it seems like the country crooner is courting his leading lady Bachelor style. First of all, the "Honey Bee" singer has a helicopter and you better believe they put it to good use. "We do we use that thing a lot," he told Jimmy Kimmel Thursday. "It gets a lot more use than you would think." Plus, some bubbly is involved in these romantic flights. "You need to be drinking, I think, in order to be able to settle in and really enjoy it -- you gotta have some drinks," he added, though Shelton warned this rule does not apply to the pilot. It's not always up to Shelton to plan the couple's getaways. Recently, Stefani took her man on a visit to the happiest place on Earth -- Disneyland! The outing got even more sentimental when the "Used to Love You" songstress took him on a tour of her childhood haunts. "She took me to Disneyland and then she drove me down the street to the house that she grew up in and then the house that they used where they basically created No Doubt," he recalled. "It was so interesting and here's why because the houses have been sold and bought. If you look out your window and Gwen Stefani is standing in your lawn and taking selfies...they may not even know that they live in the house that she grew up in...it was cool." It's been over a year since the two stars confirmed they were an official item. As they fly into 2017, it seems the sparks between these two are still burning strong, thanks in part to those romantic trips to the sky. (Eonline)

Dwayne Johnson Sings to Daughter Jasmine on Her 1st Birthday in Sweet Video: "She's Already Clapping." Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's baby girl is all grown up -- and a big fan of her daddy's singing! The Moana and Fast & Furious actor, WWE star and "Sexiest Man Alive" and girlfriend Lauren Hashian's daughter Jasmine turned 1 Friday. Johnson posted on his Instagram page a sweet video of himself holding the little girl in a garden and singing "Happy Birthday" to her as she claps her hands. "She's already clapping," the actor says proudly. "Yay! Clappy clappy!" "Who's the best daddy in the world?" he asks, then laughs when Jasmine becomes distracted and doesn't answer. "Teaching 'em young to start applauding the moment daddy starts singing," Johnson wrote. "Smart girl. Answering my egotistical questions is clearly a work in progress;). Happy 1st Birthday baby girl. Got you for life. #Aiga #PuaMana." Jasmine is Johnson's first child with his girlfriend and second overall. He also has a 15-year-old daughter, Simone, from his past marriage to Dany Garcia. Johnson has occasionally posted pics and videos of Jasmine on Instagram over the past year. "It's the greatest blessing just being a dad," he told Ellen DeGeneres in November. In one past clip posted on Halloween, Johnson delights the child by dancing in a Pikachu costume. In a photo the actor shared in September, Jasmine treats his head like a drum. "That's one of her favorite games, drumming on daddy's head," Johnson told DeGeneres. "It's what she loves to do." "I'm teaching her very bad habits," he added. (Eonline)

Liam Payne Avoids Addressing Cheryl Cole's Pregnancy But Says He's "the Happiest I Could Be." Liam Payne is one happy father-to-be. Even if he remains mum about becoming one. The 23-year-old One Direction singer and 33-year-old girlfriend Cheryl Cole, a fellow pop star who once judged him and his group on The X Factor, are expecting their first child. She had showcased her baby bump on a night out with him earlier this month and E! News learned she is in her second trimester. However, neither Payne nor Cole has ever talked about the pregnancy. He avoided the subject again Saturday, while taking part in an #AskLiam Q&A session on Twitter. "Are you happy honey?" one fan asked. "The happiest I could be," Payne replied. He ignored questions from fans about his and Cole's upcoming arrival, some of which were a bit rude. "Is Cheryl pregnant? Is that baby yours?" one person asked. "What will be the baby's name?" another user asked. Some fans took it even further. "How would you feel if your baby dates Freddie?" one person asked, referring to band mate Louis Tomlinson's almost 11-month-old son. Cole also remained mum about her pregnancy in an interview with The Mirror's Notebook magazine a few weeks ago. She talked mostly about Christmas, saying that she does not want presents and that for her, the holiday is all about family. (Eonline)

Paris Jackson Gives Her Godfather Macaulay Culkin a Pedicure. Macaulay Culkin = coolest godfather ever? The 36-year-old Home Alone star recently hung out with goddaughter Paris Jackson, the only daughter of his late friend and most famous singer in the world, Michael Jackson. Paris, 18, posted a photo on her Instagram page Saturday showing her giving Culkin a pedicure during a trip to New York City. "Model? nah i paint hipsters toenails for a living," she wrote. Paris and Culkin had also hung out in October. She posted a photo of the two inside a Starbucks, holding up a drawing he had made of her. Culkin, one of the most famous former child stars, has in recent years been performing in New York with his comedy rock band The Pizza Underground. He also plays himself on The Jim Gaffigan Show. Michael, who died at age 50 in 2009, and Culkin were friends for years. The actor appeared in the pop star's 1991 music video "Black or White." Paris and younger brother Prince Michael Jackson II, aka Blanket, 14, the youngest of the singer's three children, had two months ago returned to their childhood home of Neverland Ranch in Nevada, where Culkin had visited several times as a kid with his family. (Eonline)

Blac Chyna's split with Rob Kardashian definitely won't stop her from making money like she's still a part of the famous family. Sources in Vegas tell us BC just booked her first post-baby club appearance ... and it's at 1OAK, the same spot the Kardashian family pretty much calls home when they're in Sin City. You'll remember, Kourtney and Khloe celebrated Scott's birthday there this year, and even momager Kris Jenner played host for her big 5-9. It's worth noting, Chyna's using her own name for the appearance because there's still that nasty battle going on for the trademark of the Kardashian name. As we reported Saturday, Chyna left Rob high and dry, taking their one-month-old baby with her. (TMZ)

President Obama's rental pad is getting fitted for massive upgrades. Obama's post-presidential crib in D.C. is getting what appears to be an enhanced security system. According to construction permits, obtained by TMZ, the work includes installation of fencing, utilities and a cat walk over an existing staircase. Someone on the construction team told us they're upgrading the electrical system in the house to support the specific needs of the soon-to-be former first family. And get this ... looks like the Prez might be working out of the garage. According to the permit, the contractor will "temporarily convert one garage stall into an office with new bathroom." That would be an astonishing step down from the Oval Office. The $6 million property will be guarded by Secret Service, but it's interesting that the house is right on the street. (TMZ)

Ben & Jerry's ice cream left a not-so-sweet aftertaste in one NYC customer's mouth -- in fact, she says it gave her some nasty lesions ... which is why she's suing. The woman says she bought a carton of B&J's Coffee, Coffee BuzzBuzzBuzz! and ended up in the hospital afterward ... due to "oral discomfort." She says she complained to the company, and according to docs, B&J's refunded her $5.50. In the suit she says she continued to have mouth pain for several months and visited several doctors, oral surgeons and allergists attempting to get relief ... but never did. Finally, In December 2015, she says she had surgery to remove "large white tissue" from her mouth. The woman, who's repped by attorney Sachin Gadh, believes the BuzzBuzzBuzz! was a bad bad bad hazard that caused her sores. She wants at least $500k in damages. We tried to contact Ben & Jerry's, but no word back. (TMZ)

Music

Selena Gomez Is Back in the Studio -- and Nick Jonas Is More Excited Than Anyone. Selena Gomez appears to be returning to music! Songwriter Justin Tranter shared a picture of the "Same Old Love" songstress putting on eyeliner in a music studio, giving fans the idea that Selena could be recording new music after taking a lengthy break to take care of herself. "Music and love," Tranter captioned the picture. And while the Selenators couldn't have been more excited, taking to the comments section to freak out, it was Nick Jonas who might have shown the most enthusiasm when he commented with the praise emoji (both hands in the air with blue shine). Fans took notice immediately and began to speculate whether this was pure excitement on Nick's part or a potential collaboration between the two. Although music always has been a priority in Selena's life, the "Come & Get It" singer slowed down and put her health and wellness first. The result was a 90-day hiatus in rehab, where Selena shut off her cell phone and disconnected from the outside world. "It was the most refreshing, calming, rejuvenating feeling," Selena answered in Thrive Global's questionnaire. "Now I rarely pick up my phone, and only limited people have access to me." To maintain her newly implemented healthy routine, Selena always makes sure to "Drink water, stretch and take a deep breath." Selena made her first public appearance post-respite at the 2016 American Music Awards, where she wowed the crowd with an emotional speech. "Thank you guys so much," Gomez said while holding back tears. "In 2014, this stage was actually the first time that I was authentically 100 percent honest with all of you. I think it's safe to say most of you know my life whether I liked it or not. And I had to stop. Because I had everything. And I was absolutely broken inside. I kept it all together enough to where I would never let you down, but I kept it too much together to where I let myself down." (Eonline)

Scarlett Johansson Rocks With Her Porcupine Sing Character. It doesn't hit theaters until Dec. 21, but Sing will have you tapping your feet and belting out your favorite pop songs in no time. The animated film follows a Koala (Matthew McConaughey) trying to keep his old theater in business by holding a live American Idol-like singing competition show. And E! News gave the first look at the new Sing poster featuring Scarlett Johansson and Ash, the brokenhearted teen porcupine rocker she voices in the movie. "Once Ash understands that all of the attention, effort and energy she's been giving her worthless boyfriend has been standing in the way of her own musical gifts, she transforms into a badass," Johansson says. "Ash eschews outdated expectations that she should deliver a pop-princess act on the stage and just rocks it out with original music. I adore her." Not only does the Lost in Translation actress cover Carly Rae Jespen's "Call Me Maybe" in the movie, but she also sings an original tune called "Set It All Free." Johansson previously told me that she wasn't sure about showing Sing to her two-year-old daughter Rose. "I think it would blow her mind," she said with a laugh at the movie's September premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. "I imagine everything in her mind is a little bit sort of trippy to begin with, so I think just seeing my voice coming out of a porcupine-like that, especially a punk rock porcupine, it might be a little overwhelming for her." The cast of the Illumination Entertainment flick also includes Reese Witherspoon (as a singing pig!), Jennifer Hudson, Tori Kelly, Leslie Jones, Nick Kroll, Seth MacFarlane, Taron Egerton and John C. Reilly. To see ScarJo's co-stars and their characters, go to SingGallery.com. Sing is in theaters on Dec. 21. (Eonline)

David Foster organizing Trump's inauguration performances. Music industry bigwig -- and Christie Brinkley's newly minted main squeeze, it seems -- David Foster is playing a pivotal role in organizing Donald Trump's inauguration, we're told. Insiders say that, even though the super producer supported Hillary Clinton in the election -- and was spotted hobnobbing with her at the Polo Bar on Wednesday night during a date with Brinkley -- he is a longtime friend of Trump and has been wrangling talent to perform at the January event. Finding big names willing to take the stage in Washington, DC, before Trump is sworn in as president has been famously challenging. Showbiz blog The Wrap reported that it's been so difficult to sign up A-listers, organizers were offering bookers cash and even ambassadorships in return for providing big names. But we're told that Foster has swooped in to save the day -- and both the names attached to Inauguration Day have close ties with the producer. Pop-classical singer Andrea Bocelli -- who is being rumored to be in talks to perform -- has recorded dozens of times with Foster. The pair even starred in PBS' "Andrea Bocelli & David Foster: My Christmas." "I wouldn't be surprised at all if David is at the piano when Andrea sings," said an insider. And the only confirmed name performing on the National Mall so far is 16-year-old "America's Got Talent" contestant Jackie Evancho, who was discovered by Foster before she went on the NBC talent contest. Foster, speaking through a rep, told us, "I was invited to participate and I politely declined. I have no idea where this story came from." Meanwhile, Foster -- whom we have reported is dating Brinkley -- has found plenty of time to romance his new lady. The pair went for dinner at the Polo Bar, took in a jazz show at the Blue Note on Wednesday, and then on Thursday were on the town again, this time at a concert at Madison Square Garden given by none other than Bocelli. We're told Brinkley and Foster -- who announced a year ago his divorce from Yolanda Hadid -- "held hands throughout the show." Also there were Alec and Hilaria Baldwin, publicist Ronn Torossian and Katharine McPhee. (PageSix)

So sexy! Taylor Swift and Zayn Malik's lyric video for their duet, "I Don't Wanna Live Forever," features new footage from the upcoming Fifty Shades Darker film, for which the song was written. In the steamy clip, which was released on Thursday, December 15, Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan) and Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson) are back in action as they partake in their signature NSFW escapades. In between flashes of onscreen text, the fictional duo make multiple appearances. The video begins with a masked Christian and Anastasia heading to a ball. Subsequent shots show the good-looking pair sailing on a yacht, kissing each other passionately in an elevator, cuddling in bed and, yes, even having shower sex. In one particularly steamy scene toward the end of the video, Christian pours water over Anastasia's body before going in for another intense make-out session. Swift and Malik's duet dropped on Thursday, December 8, and shot straight to the No. 1 spot on iTunes shortly after its release. During a Tuesday, December 13, interview with Z100's Elvis Duran and the Morning Show, the One Direction alum explained how he and the "Shake It Off" songstress' collaboration came to be. "We were kind of in separate places when I mentioned the idea to her. I spoke to her on the phone," he said. "... She went in the studio the next day to record it. She mentioned to me that she liked the song, and I already kind of knew in the back of my head that she liked it." (US Weekly)

Mariah Carey's All I Want for Christmas Is You is the best Christmas song ever, so why wouldn't James Corden call up Mimi and get her to help with his Christmas shopping?! Their car ride turned into a surprisingly star-studded sing-along, you'll recognize a few familiar faces singing along to the festive song. Adele, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Nick Jonas, Chris Martin, Gwen Stefani, Elton John, Lady Gaga, and even the Red Hot Chili Peppers all joined in on the song. (British Glamour)

Drake's 'One Dance' Is First Song to Reach 1 Billion Plays on Spotify. The year of Drake continues, as Toronto's finest has just racked up a new record, becoming the first artist to reach one billion plays on Spotify for a single track with his smash "One Dance." The titanic tally clicked over this week (sitting at over 1.001 million as of press time), giving Drizzy yet another trophy to hang on the wall in 2016. The news came just days after Drake took all three top spots on Apple Music's year-end charts, with his Views album besting Rihanna's ANTI, Adele's 25, Frank Ocean's Blonde and Justin Bieber's Purpose to lead Apple's Top 25 Albums chart. "One Dance," also featuring Wizkid & Kyla, has turned into the rapper's biggest smash, topping the Billboard Hot 100 for ten weeks and landing at No. 1 on Apple's Top 25 Songs chart, outpacing Justin Timberlake's "Can't Stop The Feeling," Rihanna's "Work" (featuring Drake), Flo Rida's "My House" and Lukas Graham's "7 Years." Both charts compile streams and download data. Drake fourth album opened at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in June and topped charts in the U.K., Australia and various markets around the globe. He later collected four pieces of hardware at the American Music Awards (from a record 13 nominations), won in major categories at the Billboard Music Awards and MTV Europe Music Awards and landed an Apple Music commercial. He's going into 2017 with eight Grammy nominations and Views has just been certified quadruple platinum in the U.S, an honor marking 4 million units sold with 1,500 streams counting as one certifiable unit. (Billboard)

Metallica Rock Out to 'Enter Sandman' At a Grocery Store Deli Counter. What do you do if Metallica drops by your grocery store? Play their biggest hit, of course -- because they'll jam out right along with you. When the metal band hit the deli counter at a Gelson's Market in Los Angeles on Thursday (Dec. 15), the deli employee couldn't help playing their classic "Enter Sandman," and Metallica didn't mind one bit. James Hetfield and the guys were totally into it, head banging and belting out every word while the guy behind the counter went nuts. The deli counter shenanigans were the result of a segment for Billy Eichner's show Billy on the Street, and the host was there to capture the employee's singing with a microphone. Even though this may have been a staged situation, Metallica still managed to make it one heck of a hilarious moment. (Billboard)

The Roots To Tip Off NBA All-Star Game 2017. In honor of the 66th NBA All-Star Game, The Roots will open up the show's festivities with a special performance at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017. Before the NBA All-Star East and West teams hit the floor, the prolific Grammy Award-winning group and official house band of NBC's The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon will deliver a scintillating performance centered around the history of basketball. Their performance, alongside other events that will take place during NBA All-Star weekend 2017, will be part of the "Entertainment Series Presented by JBL," and will be broadcasted in more than 200 countries and territories in more than 40 different languages. The halftime show will feature John Legend. The Roots recently played an instrumental role in crafting The Hamilton Mixtape, which went No. 1 on the Billboard 200 last week. (Billboard)

Radiohead Guitarist Jonny Greenwood Will Perform His 'There Will Be Blood' Score Live. Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood will do four special U.K. performances of his score to Paul Thomas Anderson's 2007 classic There Will Be Blood in 2017 during screenings of the film. The London Contemporary Orchestra announced the news on its website, revealing that the score to the Oscar-winning film will be performed live by the LCO, Greenwood -- playing an Ondes Martenot, a vacuum tube-driven early electronic instrument that is similar to a theremin -- as well as Galya Bisengalieva on violin and Oliver Coates on cello. The LCO describes Greenwood's score as "a masterwork of dramatic tension, instrumental experimentation and musical bricolage -- it integrates work by Arvo Part and Brahms." The shows will take place in London at Southbank (Jan. 30), Birmingham at the Symphony Hall (Feb. 5), Brighton at The Dome (Feb. 6) and Bristol at Colston Hall (Feb. 7). (Billboard)

New Tina Turner Bio-Musical in the Works. Award-winning playwright Katori Hall and 'Mamma Mia!' director Phyllida Lloyd are attached to the project, currently being workshopped in London. Simply the best. Legendary queen of rock 'n' roll, Tina Turner will be the subject of a new theatrical biographical musical being developed in London by Netherlands-based Stage Entertainment. The show's working title is Tina: The Musical. Playwright Katori Hall, who won acclaim for the Martin Luther King drama The Mountaintop, among other plays, is working with Dutch writers Frank Ketelaar and Kees Prins on the project, with Phyllida Lloyd attached to direct. While Lloyd is well-known for her bold takes on the classics, such as an an-female Shakespeare trilogy starring Harriet Walter, the director's biggest stage success has been the Abba jukebox musical Mamma Mia!, which became a global blockbuster. Turner joined the creative and producing teams in London today for a workshop presentation of the piece, for which no timeline has been announced. Adrienne Warren, a Tony nominee this year for Shuffle Along, is playing Turner in the workshop. "We have been working on the musical for over a year now, and today I am delighted to be able to share our news as we begin the next chapter of our journey," said Turner in a statement. Tali Pelman, group creative director of Stage Entertainment, added: "Tina is a music legend and her iconic songs are matched only by the power and inspiration of her remarkable and moving story." Turner's life was portrayed on the screen in the 1993 biopic What's Love Got to Do With It, starring Angela Bassett, which traced her difficult emergence from an abusive marriage to Ike Turner, clearing the path for her rise to superstardom as a solo artist in the 1980s. Her combined album and single sales are estimated at 180 million copies worldwide. An unrelated stage musical based on Turner's life and career, called Soul Sister, was produced in London's West End in 2012. Further details about the new show will be announced as the project develops. (Hollywood Reporter)

Movies

Goldie Hawn and Amy Schumer Go on a Dangerous Adventure in Snatched Trailer. Mother's Day can't come soon enough. On Friday, 20th Century Fox released the red band trailer for Snatched, the mother-daughter comedy starring Goldie Hawn and Amy Schumer. Jonathan Levine directed the movie, which Paul Feig produced. Kim Caramele, Katie Dippold and Schumer wrote the screenplay. In July, Dippold revealed the movie was inspired by her relationship with her own mother. "When I was younger, my mom was always very adventurous," she told Collider. "Her and my dad divorced when I was in college, and she's gotten more concerned about safety. She wants to make sure the doors are locked. I feel like there used to be a more adventurous spirit in her." Dippold eventually helped her mom set up an eHarmony dating profile, although she said it was "the most phoned-in profile I've ever seen in my life," full of typos, capital letters and no photo. "I started daydreaming about: 'What if I took her on a crazy vacation somewhere, and then I took us off the beaten path, just to shake things up?'" Dippold explained. In the movie, "She gets taken off the beaten path, but then everything the mother feared is correct. So, it's then basically trying to get to an American embassy through the Amazon rainforest and whatnot." Snatched marks Hawn's return to acting following 2002's The Banger Sisters. "Oh, man, I was the biggest Goldie Hawn fan, my entire life," Dippold said. "It's really, really exciting. Seeing her back in action again -- she's so amazing and so funny. I'm really excited for people to see this." Schumer shared Dippold's affection for the Oscar winner, as she too grew up watching Hawn's most popular movies. "It's a Goldie Hawn movie and she's gorgeous. Goldie...Hawn!" she told The Los Angeles Times in August. "I don't remember the first time I didn't love her!" But convincing Hawn to play her mother was no easy feat. "I met her on an airplane a couple of years ago and told her there's a movie I really want to make with her. And she was very nice. 'OK, honey,'" Schumer told the newspaper. "She probably thought I was a psycho. 'OK, crazy person.' Then I'd meet her at different things, saying, 'We're making this movie together,' and I think, eventually, some people got in her ear and told her I wasn't crazy, that I make things." Snatched arrives in theaters May 12, 2017. (Eonline)

Skylar Astin Says He Won't Be in Pitch Perfect 3. Attention everyone, this is not aca-awesome news. Sylar Astin just hopped on Twitter to share some disheartening news about casting for Pitch Perfect 3 and it's safe to say, we're going to need some time to grieve. "Yes. As of now, the Trebles and I won't be in the third Pitch Perfect movie. They seem to be taking the story in a different direction." And while over the past few weeks, a few details about the third installment of the blockbuster franchise have been revealed. Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Brittany Snow and Hailee Steinfeld are all signed on to star in the highly anticipated comedy. What's more? It was just announced that Ruby Rose is currently in talks to join the star-studded cast. And while Trish Sie takes over in the director's chair, replacing Elizabeth Banks who handled the job of director and the role of Gail, the actress will still be showing face in the third flick. Banks will also remain on the film as one of the producers. Pitch Perfect 3 is set to hit theaters on Dec. 22, 2017. Ready? We are too! (Eonline)

Monica Lewinsky movie detailing Clinton drama may hit theaters. The Portly Pepperpot and her crusty blue Gap dress could be making a Hollywood comeback. One of the top screenplays on the Black List, a compendium of the best movie scripts being shopped to studios, includes "Linda and Monica," a drama penned by "Rome Is Burning" writer Flint Wainess. "The absolutely crazy true story of the relationship between Monica Lewinsky and Linda Tripp, the woman who nearly destroyed the Clinton presidency -- and herself in the process" is being pitched by UTA. Lucianne Goldberg -- the literary agent who persuaded Tripp to start recording her phone calls with the chatty White House intern -- is thrilled the drama might finally be coming to the big screen. "No one has approached me about anything to do with this. But frankly, it's a fabulous story and a lot isn't known by the public," Goldberg told me. I'm picturing Selena Gomez as Lewinsky and Charlize Theron as Tripp. A producer doesn't need permission from public figures to tell their life stories, but could be sued for slander if the depiction is false and defamatory. "I do love to involve lawyers," Goldberg said. "And I think Linda might give whoever is doing it a tough time." (PageSix)

'Rogue One': Who's Getting Paid the Most? Sources say star Felicity Jones was, by far, the highest-paid cast member. Though actresses typically get paid less than their male counterparts, at least one tentpole is bucking the trend. Sources say Rogue One: A Star Wars Story protagonist Felicity Jones was, by far, the highest-paid cast member. Coming off her best actress nomination for The Theory of Everything, Jones was able to negotiate for a seven-figure upfront salary to play Rebel fighter Jyn Erso. Her other castmates, including Diego Luna and Ben Mendelsohn, took home significantly less, not cracking mid-six figures. "She knows her worth," said one knowledgeable source. For Jones, it might be something of a watershed moment in an industry known to pay actresses less than their male co-stars. One of the more egregious examples was famously revealed thanks to the Sony hack when it became clear that American Hustle stars Jennifer Lawrence and Amy Adams took home smaller paychecks than their actor cohorts Bradley Cooper, Jeremy Renner and Christian Bale (all five were used equally in billboards and posters to sell the film). It prompted Lawrence to pen the essay "Why Do I Make Less Than My Male Co-Stars?" in Lenny, the feminist newsletter from Lena Dunham and her Girls co-showrunner Jenni Konner. "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," Lawrence wrote. Still, the reversal might begin and end with Rogue One. Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy has said no matter how well the first stand-alone Star Wars performs at the box office, there won't be a sequel. Reps for cast members confirm that they also have been told by Lucasfilm that there will be no sequel. But in an intriguing twist, possible plot spoiler here, Jones has one sequel option in her contract, according to sources. How it will be used remains a mystery, with speculation surrounding perhaps a young Luke Skywalker stand-alone in the future. In September, before Kennedy made her statement that Rogue One is a one-and-done property, Jones told THR in a cover story interview that a sequel was a possibility: "It's set up for one. I mean, there's a number in the title," she said. Regardless, for now, the paycheck Force is with Jones. (Hollywood Reporter)

'Moonlight' Breakout Ashton Sanders Joins John Goodman in 'Captive State. The Rupert Wyatt-directed film, which is being produced by Participant Media, is slated to star Goodman from a script Wyatt wrote with his wife, Erica Beeney. Ashton Sanders -- one of the breakout stars of Barry Jenkins' Moonlight -- has found his next project. The 21-year-old actor has signed on to join John Goodman in Captive State for filmmaker Rupert Wyatt and Participant Media. Wyatt will direct from a script he co-wrote with his wife, Erica Beeney. David Crockett is producing with Wyatt. Jeff Skoll and Jonathan King of Participant Media are executive producing. Participant Media, which is producing the project, snagged the rights to the film following a heated bidding war. The movie falls under Participant's output deal with Amblin Partners. Focus Features will handle domestic distribution while eOne takes U.K., Australia, New Zealand, Spain and Benelux rights. Shooting is scheduled to start in early 2017, but it's unclear what part Sanders will play. Plot details are being kept under wraps, though it is known that Captive State is a sci-fi project. What's not a secret is Sanders' awards season recognition. As part of the ensemble -- alongside Naomie Harris, Mahershala Ali, Alex R. Hibbert, Andre Holland, Jharrel Jerome, Janelle Monae, Jaden Piner and Trevante Rhodes -- Sanders and crew picked up the best ensemble prize at the Critics' Choice Awards, Gotham Awards and soon-to-be the Robert Altman Award at the Independent Spirit Awards. His other credits include Straight Outta Compton and The Retrieval. He is represented by UTA, The Savage Agency, ESI Network and Felker, Toczek, Suddleson and Abramson. (Hollywood Reporter)

TV

Amber Portwood Says She's Leaving Teen Mom OG After "Unfair" Treatment. An OG is leaving Teen Mom OG. Amber Portwood, who starred on the original Teen Mom reality series on MTV and returned alongside Farrah Abraham, Maci McKinney and Catelynn Baltierra for Teen Mom OG, announced she was leaving the series on Twitter. "Sad to say but I'm not going to be apart of #Teenmomog. The way I have been portrayed and treated is unfair. @MTV sending all my love," Amber tweeted in a series of late-night messages on Thursday, Dec. 15 and Friday, Dec. 16. "If I was treated fairly it wouldn't be an issue but it's been nothing but disrespect since the reunion show. Which keeps continuing today," she continued in a series of tweets. "Nothing has been dealt with or has made me feel any safer to even move on with people who have continuously hidden things from the network. The day I'm shown some respect by the people I've worked with for 8 years is the day I'll be back. I've sacrificed a lot for this show." MTV had no comment on the tweets. Teen Mom kicked off in 2009 as a spinoff from 16 and Pregnant. The series lasted until 2012, but returned with specials in 2014 and then returned properly in 2015 with Teen Mom OG. Amber and Farrah recently came into conflict at the Teen Mom OG reunion after Farrah said Amber's fiance Matt Baier looked like a pedophile because he's much older than her. Amber, Maci and Catelynn also staged a walkout during the reunion to protest what they called MTV's preferential treatment of Farrah. Will you miss Amber on Teen Mom OG? (Eonline)

The Big Bang Theory: Baby Wolowitz Is Finally Here! Find Out the Gender and Name. The Big Bang Theory's baby is finally here! That's right, in the CBS hit sitcom's Dec. 15 episode, Howard (Simon Helberg) and Bernadette (Melissa Rauch) finally welcomed their first child, and it's a Spoiler Warning! Yes, before the big reveal, we're warning you now to click away if you've yet to watch the episode and don't want to be spoiled. OK, ready? Baby Wolowitz is a girl! And they named her Halley! If you're wondering if she was named after the famous comet, you'd be "exactly" right, according to Howard. And in sweet moment, Howard and Bernadette revealed to Raj (Kunal Nayyar) that they would like him to be the godfather. All together now: awww! Of course, this name after Raj worried that everyone in the group was hitting major milestones and he wasn't. Oh, and after he accidentally revealed the baby's gender to Howard. Oops! Another sweet-yet-funny moment came in the final scene, when the group went to go see the baby for the first time and couldn't figure out which one was the Wolowitz's...until they heard a cry that sounded just like Wolowitz's mom's unmistakable voice (voiced by the late Carol Ann Susi). With the group hitting major milestones and the show in its 10th season, there's been speculation that TBBT may be ending in 2017. "Look, next season, as it stands on our contract, could be the last season of Big Bang Theory," Nayyar said prior to the start of the current season. "To be completely honest, I know people are gonna want to know what happens after season 10. I don't know what's going to happen." The Big Bang Theory airs Thursdays at 8 p.m. on CBS. (Eonline)

Sherlock Co-Creator on Why Sherlock and Watson Will Never Be in a Relationship. Sherlock and Watson are never, ever getting together... at least on Sherlock. During a Tumblr question and answer session, Sherlock co-creators Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat addressed a bevy of fan questions about their series that stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes and Martin Freeman as Dr. John Watson. One of those fan questions tackled the topic of Sherlock and Watson's relationship: "Are you completely against the idea of Sherlock having a relationship with John? If so, what are your reasons?" Gatiss fielded that question. "Of course we're not against it. But as we have explained many times, that's not the story that we want to tell. Obviously as a gay man myself, I have no problem with the notion that a Sherlock Holmes and a Doctor Watson could be in a relationship together, but ours aren't," Gatiss said. "It's as simple as that. Sherlock is clearly capable of feeling emotion and of falling for someone, but that someone is not John Watson, despite his love and great affection for him." So, who is Sherlock saying, "I love you" to in the trailer? "His mum, obviously. He doesn't ring home often enough and usually forgets her birthday," Gatiss teased. "He's a very naughty boy." This year Toby Jones will join the cast as Culverton Smith, the season's villain. "It's a brilliant performance. Funny and chilling. We can't wait for everyone to see it," Gatiss teased. Season four of Sherlock kicks off on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. It's the first new batch of episodes -- besides the standalone special January 2016 special -- since 2014, and the only batch of new episodes until... ? Could viewers get another standalone like Sherlock: The Abominable Bride? "It depends on what we do next," Gatiss said. "Steven and I joked about doing a black and white episode set in the 40s where they fight the Nazis. It's unlikely, but you never know." Season five of Sherlock has been discussed, but when it will actually air is the big mystery. "We all know how special this is. Shows like this hardly ever happen, and you could have a perfectly successful, happy career without anything on this scale," Moffat said when asked how Sherlock changed his life. "So we are grateful and a bit astonished. Can't say how it changed my life, except that it definitely made it better." Sherlock returns Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017 on PBS. (Eonline)

Julia Roberts to Star in TV Series Based on Maria Semple's 'Today Will Be Different'. The Annapurna project follows a woman who is determined to have the best day ever, but life gets in the way. Julia Roberts is heading to the small screen. The actress will star in a limited series based on Maria Semple's latest book, Today Will Be Different, which hit shelves in October via Little, Brown and Company. Megan Ellison's Annapurna Pictures has scooped up the film rights to the book and will produce the project. Semple, who has worked as a writer and producer on TV series including Suddenly Susan and Arrested Development, will write the adaptation. The story shows a day in the life of Eleanor Flood, who had ambitions to wake up and have the best day of her life, but is forced to abandon those plans when she finds a strange, new future unfolding. No network is currently attached to the hot project. Semple, who was featured on The Hollywood Reporter's Most Powerful Authors in Hollywood list, is already teaming with Annapurna on the feature film adaptation of her 2012 book Where'd You Go Bernadette. Richard Linklater is attached to direct and Cate Blanchett is attached to star in the film, which Color Force is also producing. Annapurna, known for making notable films such as Linklater's Everybody Wants Some!!, Spike Jonze's Her and the animated comedy Sausage Party, has been recently expanding beyond films, launching a video game department and moving into television. Today Will Be Different is the first new series announced under Annapurna's new TV initiative. The company hired former HBO exec Sue Naegle in September to expand its TV focus on development for broadcast, cable and digital platforms. Roberts will produce the series through her Red Om Films banner, with Semple, Ellison and Naegle serving as executive producers. "I'm giddy that Eleanor Flood will be brought to life by Julia Roberts and am elated to collaborate with Megan Ellison, Sue Naegle and the team at Annapurna on this endeavor. This will be a fun ride!" said Semple. The development of Today Will Be Different as a limited series is just the latest in a string of TV projects that have A-list movie stars attached. Meryl Streep is starring in a Warner Bros. Television drama from J.J. Abrams, and Annapurna and Amazon are developing a TV series with David O. Russell that has Julianne Moore and Robert De Niro attached. This project isn't Roberts' first foray into TV -- she previously appeared in Ryan Murphy's HBO TV movie The Normal Heart. She was most recently seen in Jodie Foster's Money Monster and will next be seen in Lionsgate's Wonder, an adaptation of RJ Palacio's book about a young boy with a facial deformity. Roberts is repped by CAA and Hirsch Wallerstein. UTA negotiated the deal on behalf of Semple, who also is repped by ICM Partners for publishing. CAA negotiated the deal on behalf of Roberts. (Hollywood Reporter)

'Duck Tales' Reboot Enlists David Tennant, Danny Pudi for Voice Cast. Ben Schwartz and Bobby Moynihan will also voice main characters in the upcoming animated series. Disney XD's Duck Tales reboot has found its cast. David Tennant, Danny Pudi, Ben Schwartz and Bobby Moynihan are set to voice the lead roles in the upcoming animated series, it was announced Friday. Tennant will voice the famed Scrooge McDuck, with the latter three taking on the roles of troublesome brothers Huey, Dewey and Louie Duck. Additionally, the series has set Beck Bennett (SNL) as Launchpad McQuack, Toks Olagundoye (Castle) as Mrs. Beakley, and Kate Micucci (Raising Hope) as Webby Vanderquack. Other beloved characters set to appear include Donald Duck, Flintheart Glomgold, Gyro Gearloose, Duckworth, Gizmoduck, Magica DeSpell, Gladstone Gander, and Ma Beagle and the Beagle Boys. First ordered in February 2015, the reboot will premiere in summer 2017, 30 years after the debut of the original show. Duck Tales ran from 1987-1990 and even spawned a film, DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp. Matt Youngberg (Ben 10: Omniverse) will exec produce, with Francisco Angones (Wander Over Yonder) onboard as story editor and co-producer. Gravity Falls grad Sean Jimenez is the art director for the new edition, which hails from Disney Television Animation. (Hollywood Reporter)

More details from Lamar Odom's first sit-down interview since his near-fatal overdose last year are emerging. The former NBA star recently checked himself into a 30-day rehab program -- but before doing that, he sat down with The Doctors 'Travis Stork to discuss his decision. A portion of the interview airs Friday, and the full interview -- plus a follow-up after his discharge -- will air in January. In a sneak peek at the interview, Stork delves straight into Odom's incident: The former athlete was hospitalized after being found unconscious at a Nevada brothel in October 2015. "What was your last memory before waking up in the hospital?" asks Stork. "Being in that damn brothel and thinking I was going to just rest a little bit," says Odom, 37. "I wasn't in a good place mentally before the incident happened. Me and my wife at the time [Khloe Kardashian] were going through some things. I was in a dark place." "They say everything happens for a reason, so I guess the reason is I'm here," he adds. "I can tell the story." Odom -- who was in a coma for three days after the incident and spent months recovering -- says when he gained consciousness, he had no idea what had happened. "I didn't know until Khloe told me that I was in a coma," he admits. "I couldn't even speak at the time. I couldn't talk. Nothing would come out, and I would open my mouth, so I was scared." Reports that Odom allegedly abused substances after the incident will be addressed when the full interview airs next year, but Stork says the star is "surprisingly clear-headed" and an "incredibly nice person." "He's very, very open with the demons that he's battled," adds Stork. "He's a human being first, and I think sometimes we forget that because he's reached such celebrity status, whether it be on the court or as a part of a reality series, but you can tell that he's just a man trying to find his way." "I'm actually really happy I had the chance to sit down with Lamar," he adds. "I know now what was going on." And despite the fact that Odom has relapsed in the past, Stork says the former athlete "seems very committed." "I will say he was not only committed but no one was forcing him to go [to rehab]," he says. "He, of his own accord, and with a clear mind I might add, decided that this is what he needed to do to recover his life. He was very open and honest about these demons he's been dealing with." Meanwhile, a source told PEOPLE this week that the star -- who is also planning on filming a reality show about his road to recovery -- is doing "extraordinarily well" in rehab. "It's a substance abuse program, but he was not abusing drugs when he went in," said the insider. "He is clean. He wants to stay clear and focused. With his divorce from Khloe being finalized and the holidays coming up, he doesn't want to slip up. He's trying to take care of himself. He really wants to be better." A portion of Odom's episode of The Doctors airs Friday (check local listings), with more airing in January. (People)

The final moments of her pregnancy weren't exactly a dream. Blac Chyna broke down at the hospital before giving birth to Dream Kardashian, as seen in a new preview from Rob & Chyna Baby Special, which airs this Sunday, December 18. In the clip, the 28-year-old model bursts into tears when she arrives at L.A.'s Cedars-Sinai Medical Center because she's nervous about having a C-section. Her fiance, Rob Kardashian, her mom, Tokyo Toni, and several of her close friends try to calm her down and reassure her that everything will be fine, but she can't stop crying. "For some reason I'm so scared. I just cannot get this C-section off of my mind," Chyna explains in a confessional. "I just want my baby to be healthy, have all her toes, be able to breathe on her own." Rob, 29, attempts to cheer Chyna up by giving her compliments. "Look how pretty you look," he says while stroking her hair. Once she gets from the wheelchair into the hospital bed, the staff attempt to make small talk with a crying Chyna to ease her worries. "Are you having a boy or a girl?" one nurse asks. Chyna chokes back tears and says, "Girl." As fans know, the couple welcomed their baby girl, Dream Renee Kardashian, on November 10. She weighed in at 7 pounds and 5 ounces. Dream is Rob's first child and Chyna's second. She is also mom of King Cairo, 4, with ex Tyga. The Rob & Chyna stars have frequently shared photos of their baby on social media since she was born. Rob recently gushed over his first child in an Instagram post, calling Dream the "best thing that has ever happened to me in my life." Rob & Chyna Baby Special airs on E! Sunday, December 18, at 8 p.m. ET. (US Weekly)

MSNBC quietly cancels 'Live With Thomas Roberts'. MSNBC on Friday quietly pulled the plug on its afternoon show, "Live With Thomas Roberts," after less than two years, Page Six has exclusively learned. Roberts was brought on to do the two-hour show last year to replace the much-hyped but low-rated "Ronan Farrow Daily." "Thomas was taken off of his [show] quietly," said a news insider. "They're not going to announce it, but he's gone. His last day was Friday." Another source close to the anchor explained, "Thomas is in discussions to take on a new role with MSNBC in 2017." The ill-fated time slot will now transition to a "rotation of anchors" at the network. Page Six exclusively reported that after Farrow's show was axed, he was moved to a role as an investigative reporter, but his desk and cubicle were still on-camera during Roberts' show. Viewers could oddly see Farrow working just over the shoulder of replacement Roberts, as well as other anchors during the day. A source said: "Poor guy. He does nothing .?.?. He just sits at a desk." But Farrow will get a crack at being back on camera over the holidays. After our story, he announced that he'll temporarily fill in for Carson Daly on "Today." "Ladies & gents, I'll be hosting @todayshow #orangeroom during the holiday," Farrow shared with his nearly 30,000 followers on Instagram. The "Orange Room" is Daly's "digital studio" on the morning show. We also hear several NBC News staffers consoled and cheered up a somber Farrow after we reported how he was pushed from the anchor desk to the cubicle behind the anchor desk. Farrow also tweeted a Variety article from November with the headline "Ronan Farrow Hones Second Act for NBC News." A source told us, "His pieces get heavy promotion on 'Today.' Not one has made news, but he gets major billing when he's on. He's lucky." A "Today" source added: "Everyone at the 'Today' show is really happy with Ronan's investigative pieces But Farrow will get a crack at being back on camera over the holidays. After our story, he announced that he'll temporarily fill in for Carson Daly on "Today." "Ladies & gents, I'll be hosting @todayshow #orangeroom during the holiday," Farrow shared with his nearly 30,000 followers on Instagram. The "Orange Room" is Daly's "digital studio" on the morning show. We also hear several NBC News staffers consoled and cheered up a somber Farrow after we reported how he was pushed from the anchor desk to the cubicle behind the anchor desk. Farrow also tweeted a Variety article from November with the headline "Ronan Farrow Hones Second Act for NBC News." A source told us, "His pieces get heavy promotion on 'Today.' Not one has made news, but he gets major billing when he's on. He's lucky." A "Today" source added: "Everyone at the -- 'Today' show is really happy with Ronan's investigative pieces and supportive of the series. He's a hard worker and does a great job." (PageSix)