ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Million Dollar Listing Star Josh Altman Celebrates Baby Shower With Expectant Wife Heather Bilyeu. Josh Altman is closer than ever to sealing the deal on fatherhood! The Million Dollar Listing star celebrated the upcoming arrival of his first child with wife Heather Bilyeu during one special baby shower held over the weekend. In a heartwarming photo of the parents-to-be shared by Altman on Instagram Sunday, the Bravo reality TV fixture flashes a bright smile while placing a hand on his ladylove's growing baby bump. Bilyeu glowed in a white bodycon midi-dress and sparkling pumps for the occasion, which was decorated with hot pink paper flowers and a massive gold balloon arch that spelled out their daughter's name. "So excited to welcome our baby girl Alexis Kerry Altman. Only 9 weeks away! #babyalexis #babyshower #welcomebabyalexis," Altman captioned the moment. Josh and Heather announced the pregnancy back in September, five months after the lovebirds tied the knot during an intimate ceremony held in Aspen, Colo. E! News exclusively reported the couple's engagement back in 2013, and after initially postponing the wedding one year later, these two are clearly more ready than ever to start a family of their own. Heather has shared much of her pregnancy journey with fans on social media, and recently reflected on a memory from right before finding out she would soon be a mama. Alongside a photo of Altman's wife surrounded by a group of friends, she wrote, "I felt so left out in this pic from 4th of July at my house because 3 of my girlfriends were pregnant and one just had her baby, I was the only non momma BUT I just realized I was pregnant in this photo and didn't even know it! Haha. So here's to all of us moms and all of our little daughters!" Wishing Heather and Josh a happy and healthy final few weeks of pregnancy! (Eonline)
Kylie Minogue confirms she will take her fiance's surname. "Kylie Sasse is a great name" She has one of the most iconic names in the world, but Kylie Minogue has confirmed that she will take fiance Joshua Sasse's surname when they tie the knot. "Sasse is a great name. Kylie Sasse is a great name. It's a great stage name," she said to You Magazine. "Kylie Minogue has never exactly tripped off the tongue. I'll definitely be taking Sasse but there will be Minogue in there somewhere. Taking a different name makes a statement." Last year, the 48-year-old Aussie singer announced she'd like to marry British actor Joshua Sasse, 29, in her home town of Melbourne. The couple met on the set of Joshua's TV show Galavant and first sparked romance rumors after appearing at the Rugby World Cup Final together. They officially started dating in September 2015 and announced their engagement five months later. This will be the first wedding for them both. Sasse also has a three-year-old son from his previous relationships with Italian actress, Francesca Cini. A little more digging on Insta and we've fallen a little bit in lust with Joshua Sasse - let's face it, even his name is pretty sexy. Kylie has always had exceptional taste in men, and this one is a stunner. (British Glamour)
Lily Collins opens up about her past eating disorder. "What a huge moment this is for me. Owning my past, being open, and having no shame or regrets about my experiences." Former GLAMOUR cover star Lily Collins has said that she wants to "own her past", as she reveals that she once battled eating disorders in her teens. Interestingly, in her new movie, To The Bone, she plays a character suffering with Anorexia. While speaking about the dark comedy during the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, the 27-year-old discussed her past illness for the first time. "This was definitely a more dramatic role for me, I suffered with eating disorders when I was a teenager as well," she said. "I wrote a book last year and I wrote my chapter on my experiences a week before I got Marti's script and it was like the universe putting these things in my sphere to help me face, kind of dead on, a fear that I used to have. And, a way to explain it as someone who's gone through it and to open up a topic that is considered quite taboo with young people nowadays, male, female, and to really start a conversation." Lily lost weight to play the young woman battling anorexia, this time with the help of a nutritionist. Talking about the journey, she said: "It caused me to have to emotionally go there, but in a way that was the most safe, healthy way possible with a nutritionist, and really to physically go there but also emotionally and it did require a different set of emotional skills, to kind of go back in time for me, with you know, my experiences," the actress explained. "So definitely a different type of film for me to do, very, very personal." Since, Lily has taken to Instagram to share a lovely picture of herself, and captioned it: "Chilled to the bone but feeling so free," she captioned the snap. "What a huge moment this is for me. Owning my past, being open, and having no shame or regrets about my experiences. Sharing my history with eating disorders and how personal this film has been is one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life." She concluded, "Remember, you are never ever alone." (British Glamour)
Mariska Hargitay tangled in Hamptons property dispute. "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" star Mariska Hargitay has a treehouse, swing set and basketball hoop that are too close to her neighbors' property, violating the laws of East Hampton. A letter from her 10-year-old son, August, to the East Hampton Village Zoning Board of Appeals, saying, "I promise to play basketball really, really, really quietly," wasn't enough to sway the board. The East Hampton Star reports that Hargitay and husband Peter Hermann were denied variances and will have to move the structures from the property line, even though the treehouse -- which Bad Company drummer Simon Kirke reportedly built for his daughters, including "Girls" star Jemima Kirke, when he lived in the home -- was there when they bought the property in 2010. Meanwhile, former Disney chairman Michael Eisner won the right to build an addition to his house on the village's Main Street. (PageSix)
Liam Payne dodged a bullet this weekend when shots rang out at a club popular among celebs. Liam was at The Peppermint Club in WeHo Saturday night when a guy showed up and tried to get in with a fake ID. He got into it with security, made his way to the parking lot and fired shots in the air just outside the club. The guy escaped and is still on the loose. We're told clubgoers inside heard the shots and freaked out. They stayed put and began tweeting like crazy. One woman tweeted, "Shooting @ the peppermint club. I'm f***ing shaking right now." Cops found multiple shell casings when they arrived. As for Liam, we're told he left about half an hour after the shots rang out. Probably not his best night ever. (TMZ)
Soulja Boy is now facing a felony for the guns police found in his house during his December arrest ... TMZ has learned. The L.A. County D.A. just slapped him with 2 felonies -- possession of an assault weapon and being a felon in possession of a firearm. He was also charged with a misdemeanor for receiving stolen property ... cops say one of the guns in Soulja's house was reportedly stolen from a cop car. The assault weapon charge is for a Mini Draco AR-15 ... which is illegal for anyone to possess in California. If convicted Soulja could face more than 4 years in prison. (TMZ)
THE OTHER STUFF . . .
Angelina Jolie Lands a New Project Amid Brad Pitt Divorce Drama. Angelina Jolie has scored a new gig. The Maleficent star has been named the face of Guerlain Parfumeur's new fragrance for women. The collaboration between Jolie and the beauty brand came together in 2015 in Cambodia while the A-list actress was directing her film First They Killed My Father. Jolie's affiliation of Guerlain has emotional roots, too, as it was one of her late mother's favorite powders. "We create perfumes for the women we admire," said Jacques Guerlain in a press release. The scent, he said, was meant to express the idea of the "notes of a woman": the choices, emotions and dreams that embody modern femininity. Jolie donated her entire salary from the Guerlain campaign to charity. Jolie has remained relatively under the radar since filing for divorce from Brad Pitt. Aside from being spotted with her children, Jolie has kept projects to a minimum, with an exception to a video she recorded for the International Criminal Court in support of a recent policy regarding children. She and Pitt's divorce process has been tumultuous over the past few months, but the two released a joint statement earlier this month to say they will handle the rest of the proceedings in private. "The parties and their counsel have signed agreements to preserve the privacy rights of their children and family by keeping all court documents confidential and engaging a private judge to make any necessary legal decisions and to facilitate the expeditious resolution of any remaining issues," the former power couple's statement read (via People magazine). "The parents are committed to act as a united front to effectuate recovery and reunification." (Eonline)
Meghan Markle Spends a Week in India on Mission to Help Impoverished Girls. When it comes to a cause, Meghan Markle will switch time zones to lend a helping hand. E! News has learned the 35-year-old Suits star recently jetted off to India in honor of Wold Vision Canada, an organization that works to support and sponsor children and their families living in poverty around the world. Markle, who is a Global Ambassador for World Vision, launched her trip in New Delhi, where she traveled to various locations with the organization. She later flew to Mumbai where she was photographed arriving on Saturday. In the airport, Markle kept it casual in a black t-shirt, dark denim and a baseball cap with a jacket swung over one arm and a backpack on one shoulder. However, she did seem to pick up a souvenir along the way as her hand was decorated with henna tattoos. As a source told Us Weekly, the actress spent more than half the year preparing for the trip. "Meghan had been planning this [for the past eight months], compiling her own research and helping set the agenda for the trip," the source told the magazine. "She didn't want to be given notes by someone else and just show up. These are important areas of interest for Meghan and cover issues she feels extremely passionate about." In regard to reports that she had to end the trip early for security reasons, a source told E! News "that's total fabrication." "She was there over a week," the insider said. "She did not cut the trip short." Instead, the star spent her days in India focused on girls' access to healthcare and feminine hygiene as a part of the organization's "Daughters of India" initiative, which works to build proper toilets in schools. Additionally, the activist reportedly attended meetings with multiple fellow advocates in the region, including former member of the National Commission for Women Shamina Shafiq, Nobel Peace Prize-nominee Dr. Jockin Arputham and Myna Mahila Foundation's Suhani Jalota. While it's unclear where Markle will head next, there is some speculation that she may return to London. It hasn't been that long since her last visit to her beau Prince Harry's hometown as they rang in the New Year there together before heading off to Norway for a vacation, where they tried to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights. Perhaps it won't be long before we see the two philanthropists on the way to India -- together! (Eonline)
Louis Tomlinson & Ex Briana Jungwirth Celebrate Son Freddie's 1st Birthday Together. Happy birthday, Freddie! Louis Tomlinson reunited with ex Briana Jungwirth to celebrate their son's first birthday. In a video posted on her Instagram page Saturday, the British One Direction singer grins as he helps the little boy stand while his mom presents him with a white frosted cake bearing the child's photo and the words "Happy birthday Freddie." "Special first birthday :)," Jungwirth wrote. "Had a special day today with my birthday boy. Thanks for all the lovely messages!" Tomlinson tweeted. The three were joined by at least two other people at the party, the video shows. The 25-year-old singer became the first member of the pop group to become a dad when Jungwirth, a Los Angeles stylist who dated him in 2015, gave birth to their son. The two then got involved in a custody battle over the boy. Tomlinson went on to date The Originals actress Danielle Campbell, 21. The singer talked about being a dad in a recent SiriusXM satellite radio interview. "I don't think it's changed my writing too much," he said. "It's not as if I'm writing songs about my son. I mean, I love him, obviously, but yeah, it's affected how I am as a person, a little bit. I'd like to say it's made me a bit more mature. I don't know if that's actually true." (Eonline)
Olivia Munn Thanks Green Bay Packers Fans for Supporting Aaron Rodgers' Team Through ''Adversity on and Off the Field." Olivia Munn has a few kind words for those supporting Aaron Rodgers and his NFL team. Shortly after the Green Bay Packers lost their chance to play in the 2017 Super Bowl to the Atlanta Falcons at the NFC Championship Game, the actress penned a handwritten note to fans of the famous quarterback. "So proud of this team," the post, shared to Instagram on Sunday night, reads. "They faced a lot of adversity on and off the field, but battled to get this far." Munn continues, "Thank you to those of you who encouraged and supported them by choosing to put out only positive energy. It helped them get this far." The X Men starlet signed the note with green and yellow hearts. It didn't take long for fans of the longtime couple to begin speculating what exactly adversity Munn is referencing in the post, and all signs point to Aaron's severed relationship with his family. The Rodgers' personal drama first played out publicly on JoJo Fletcher's season of The Bachelorette, when Aaron's little brother, Jordan Rodgers, competed on the ABC series, ultimately winning the 12th season. He opened up to his now-fiance about their family's estrangement from Aaron, which reportedly began when the athlete began dating Munn in 2014. In a recent interview with The New York Times, their father Ed Rodgers said of his family's personal business making headlines, "One in the news is enough for us. Fame can change things." Rodgers also didn't dispute a Bleach Report story from November that claimed Christmas presents Rodgers' parents sent him and Munn were returned unopened, that family members weren't welcome in Green Bay at games and that Aaron didn't attend his grandfather's funeral. Both Aaron and Olivia have remained tight-lipped on the matter. "I just don't think it's appropriate talking about family stuff publicly," Rodgers recently told reporters at the Packers' practice facility. As for Munn, she too was caught off guard when asked about her boyfriend's thoughts regarding Jordan finding reality TV fame. "Aaron doesn't really...I don't think he's really talked with his brother," she told Entertainment Tonight. "So, I actually don't know. It's complicated -- I'll say that." (Eonline)
Sofia Vergara Calls Herself "the Good Wife" for Attending Pittsburgh Steelers Game With Football-Obsessed Joe Manganiello. Sofia Vergara is on supportive wife duty as Joe Manganiello's team vies for a spot at the 2017 Super Bowl. The Modern Family star attended the AFC championship game on Sunday in Massachusetts, where the Pittsburgh Steelers are currently taking on the New England Patriots. Vergara joked about braving the cold for the highly-anticipated game, teasing her main man for his well-known obsession with the Steelers. Bundled up in a puffy jacket and a black and gold striped scarf, Sofia (looking slightly less-than enthused for the day ahead), captioned the mirror selfie, "#HereWeGo #thegoodwife". Meanwhile, Manganiello was certainly fired up for the big game, sharing photos with his brother and other close pals decked out from head to toe in Steelers gear. It's no secret that Joe is a major Steelers fan, and in a 2016 interview with Jimmy Fallon, Sofia revealed her hubby's love for the team knows no boundaries whatsoever. "He's not a fan. He's, like, obsessed," Vergara revealed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. "He's like a sick person. I think it's one of the most important things in his life. It's not just football, it's the Steelers. The Pittsburgh Steelers." Sofia herself has caught the football bug, adding, "After two years, it's like he's brainwashed me. I have no choice." As for other celebrity NFL diehards, the ladies of Pitch Perfect 3 rooted for the game-winning Atlanta Falcons earlier Sunday while Gisele Bundchen can't help but tweet support for Patriots quarterback, husband Tom Brady. (Eonline)
Gisele Bundchen is Tom Brady's biggest fan. The 36-year-old supermodel congratulated her New England Patriots quarterback husband on his big win Sunday night over the Pittsburgh Steelers-clinching his seventh trip to the Super Bowl-in a sweet Instagram post on Sunday. "Congratulations my love! @tombrady #gopats Parabens meu amor! @tombrady," Bundchen captioned the photo of herself pointing to Brady, 39, after the big game-the love birds both sported the team's "Conference Champions" hats. His appearance in Super Bowl LI-after serving a suspension for the "deflategate" scandal-will extend his own record for most starts in a Super Bowl. Brady shared the photo on his own Instagram account, writing, "THAT'S SOME HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE! #letsgooooooo." The New England Patriots beat out the Pittsburgh Steelers 36-17 on Sunday, securing the team its record-breaking ninth Super Bowl trip. The Patriots will face off against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI. The Falcons beat out the Green Bay Packers 44-21 on Sunday. At the post-game trophy presentation, Brady-who threw three touchdowns-praised his teammates with motivating him throughout the game. "All of these fellas right here in front of me. That's why we're here, because these guys," he said. "All the fans got to see it today -- the boys showed up and played today. We've got to do that again in two weeks." The win was extra sweet for Brady who was suspended for the first four games of the season following 2015's football-tampering "deflategate. (People)
Anna Kendrick and Her Pitch Perfect 3 Co-Stars Cheer on Atlanta Falcons at Star-Studded Football Game. The Barden Bellas just scored a major touchdown in the hearts of Pitch Perfect fans everywhere. Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Anna Camp and more of their co-stars took a break from filming the popular franchise's third film to see the Atlanta Falcons take on the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at the Georgia Dome. Dressed in their finest red and black threads, the ladies made it clear they were rooting for the home team, though movie lovers were quick to point out none other than teammates on the Packers made a memorable cameo in Pitch Perfect 2. Ironic much? Other Pitch Perfect 3 stars in attendance included Chrissie Fit, Ester Dean, Kelley Jakle and Shelley Regner. One Pitch Perfect beauty who just couldn't find it in her heart to cheer on the Falcons in the playoff game? Elizabeth Banks, but of course. The director and co-star shared her own photo on Instagram alongside fellow diehard Cheese Heads. Pitch Perfect 3 actually began filming right at the start of the new year, with the ladies relocating to Atlanta to shoot the highly-anticipated flick. Rehearsals are already underway, and from the looks of behind-the-scenes videos shared to Instagram, it's going to be aca-awesome. (Yes, we went there.) Brittany Snow and Hailee Steinfeld will also reprise their roles in the third installment, though Skylar Astin and his Trebles will not. (Eonline)
Kim Kardashian wants to bring her Kimoji gear to stores ... and pretty soon we could see shops all across the world. Kim's company filed docs asking to expand her famous Kimoji brand to include retail stores that would sell apparel, makeup bags, stickers, jewelry, accessories and a slew of other items. Sources close to Kim tell us plans are in the early stages, but there's a good chance Kim's plan will include global pop-up shops to hawk the gear ... just like hubby Kanye did for his Yeezy clothing line and little sis Kylie has for her makeup line. The Kimoji brand has been insanely successful, but the gear has only been limited to online sales ... so Kim's looking to take on the retail world too. (TMZ)
Anwar Hadid and heiress Nicola Peltz are packing on the PDA. Speculation that the duo's friendship had turned romantic hit after Peltz posted flirty photos on Instagram, which only intensified when they were spotted last week holding hands in Beverly Hills. The 17-year-old younger brother of supermodels Gigi and Bella Hadid seemed to confirm the news on his own Instagram this weekend, sharing a picture of the two embracing while he holds a bouquet of white roses, presumably for his main squeeze. Although Peltz's back is towards the camera, Hadid made it clear who the blonde beauty was by tagging the actress in the photo. Hadid simply captioned the black and white snap, seemingly taken in his closet by the men's shoes and clothing seen in the shot, with flower and dog emojis. The 22-year-old Transformers actress is the daughter of billionaire businessman Nelson Peltz. His net worth was estimated by Forbes to be $1.38 billion thanks to his hedge fund firm and stakes in Pepsi Co., General Electric, fast food chain Wendy's and more. While promoting her new television pilot, When the Street Lights Go On, at Sundance Film Festival, Peltz spoke to WWD about her new beau. "We're hanging out," she shared. "Honestly, he is an angel. He's such an amazing person." The actress also offered praise for his famous big sisters. "He comes from such an amazing family," Peltz said. "Gigi and Bella are so, so sweet. I just love his family so much. They're feminine, strong girls. To have that around is amazing." (People)
Blac Chyna Reveals 34-Pound Weight Loss After Welcoming Dream Kardashian. Blac Chyna documented her weight gain during her pregnancy, and now she's using Snapchat to show her weight loss. The Rob & Chyna star revealed on social media that she has lost about 34 pounds since giving birth to daughter Dream Kardashian in November. Captioning a video of her stepping on the scale, Chyna wrote, "From 192.2 to 158.2." Chyna's ultimate goal is to hit 130, which was her weight prior to pregnancy. Chyna made her first official public appearance at Las Vegas' 1 OAK and told E! News that she and fiance Rob Kardashian are busy focusing on their daughter and their health. "I feel confident," the new mother of two told E! News before stepping inside. "I've been trying to get my body back and focusing on the baby. She's healthy. I'm healthy. That's just my main focus." The E! star's confidence has been on display since her first appearance, as she has been donning curve-hugging dresses and other outfits -- whether she's posing for a photo shoot or stepping out for a night on the town. In addition to going on hikes Rob and "slowing down" her pregnancy food cravings, the star also told us she has her own secret "remedies" for shedding the baby weight. "It's super hard," Chyna said. "I had actually had a C-section, so with breastfeeding and drinking water and my teas and my other little remedies...it's been working out for me really good." Keep up the hard work! (Eonline)
Joanna Krupa Tells Haters to "Relax" Over Nude-Looking Selfie. According to Joanna Krupa, it's all an optical illusion. The former Real Housewives of Miami reality star shared an Instagram video of herself looking nude from head to toe. While proudly videotaping her figure, she anticipated the backlash she was bound to receive from Internet trolls and noted that her undergarments were simply blending in. "2017 #body #goals #fit #nofilter #joannakrupa yes I do have Nude color [underwear] on !! so relax #haters #imamodel," the 37-year-old Dancing With the Stars competitor wrote. This is far from the first time the reality star has stripped down in front of the camera. Whether she's posing by her tub or lounging by the window, being photographed by her husband Romain Zago or a professional, Krupa is clearly confident in her bare skin. "[I don't mind stripping off for shoots] at all. I'm very proud of my body, I work really hard, I workout and try to stay in shape and eat healthy," she told Express in December. "I'm super proud of it and I believe if you have it you flaunt it! No matter what shape or size you are you should feel confident." As for all the social media naysayers, the Playboy model blocks out the noise. "In the past I used to get a little bit upset about certain comments from people, but I just realized these are pathetic people that sit behind a hidden desk. A lot of the time they don't even show their real photo on social media and they find the balls to comment on your behalf." (Eonline)
Matt Damon took the cause of clean water to the Sundance Film Festival, where he said he's hoping to pitch Donald Trump on the issue. Damon told The Associated Press on Saturday that clean water accessibility isn't a partisan issue and demands "an all-hands-on-deck approach to solve this." The actor has publically supported Democrats, including Hillary Clinton. When asked his response to the election, Damon demurred and said hopes Trump will be open to backing clean water programs like his nonprofitWater.org. Said Damon: "Hopefully we'll get our turn." Damon in 2009 founded Water.org with civil engineer Gary White. It uses micro-finance loans to bring hygienic connections to water and toilets to impoverished communities. Damon also spoke about the issue at the Davos Forum last week. (Page Six)
Michael Keaton just wants us to give Trump a chance. Michael Keaton is standing up against the Hollywood rebellion about President Donald Trump. The "Founder" star was at A-list hot spot the Tower Bar in West Hollywood, Calif., on Saturday night. Keaton got up to speak to Al Pacino and John Travolta, who were dining with Sunset Tower Hotel and Tower Bar owner Jeff Klein. Keaton was overheard saying, "Enough with the Hollywood BS. I didn't vote for him, but we've got to just give him a chance at this point..." (PageSix)
Music
Luke Bryan to Sing the National Anthem at 2017 Super Bowl. Luke Bryan has been named the performer of the national anthem at Super Bowl LI. The country and pop star, FOX and the NFL announced the news Sunday. The Super Bowl will take place at NRG Stadium in Houston on Sunday, Feb. 5. This will mark Bryan's Super Bowl debut. Bryan follows in the footsteps of Lady Gaga, who performed the national anthem at the 2016 Super Bowl and is the halftime show performer at this year's event, Idina Menzel, Alicia Keys, Kelly Clarkson, Christina Aguilera, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson, Jordin Sparks, Billy Joel, Beyonce and the late Whitney Houston, whose rendition many consider was the best in Super Bowl history. "Hey guys, it's Luke Bryan here and I'm so excited to announce that I will be performing the national anthem at Super Bowl LI, live from NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas right here on Fox, Sunday, Feb. 5," the singer said in a video posted on his Instagram page. In addition, actor Kriston Lee Pumphrey will perform both the National Anthem and "America The Beautiful" in American Sign Language, on behalf of the National Association of the Deaf (NAD). The Green Bay Packers began playing the Atlanta Falcons for the NFC championship at the time of his announcement. The New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers will battle it out for the AFC later in the day. The winners of both will compete in the 2017 Super Bowl. (Eonline)
Rod Stewart Had a Blast During his Scottish Cup Draw Appearance. Sir Rod Stewart looked like he was having a blast during his appearance on the Scottish Cup Draw on Sunday (Jan. 22), where the 72-year-old pop icon got pretty silly while helping to pluck a series of numbered balls out of a bin. Wearing a green jacket and leopard-print scarf, his blonde hair teased up as usual, the football-loving singer participated in the time-honored tradition of setting up the match-ups for the fifth round of the tournament. What the internet loved, though, was just how loose Rod the Bod seemed during the broadcast, which ended with him going "is that it?" and laughing at the suggestion that he might make a good bingo caller. The whole thing spawned a series of Rod-centric memes and reactions focused on the singer's saucy appearance. (Billboard)
Chance the Rapper, Twenty One Pilots, Frank Ocean to Headline 2017 Sasquatch Festival. Memorial Day weekend is looking to be quite an eventful one, at least for music festival fans. Following lineup announcements from BottleRock Napa Valley and Boston Calling for the holiday weekend, Sasquatch has revealed its own 2017 roster that features Rapper, Twenty and Frank Ocean as headliners. Held at The Gorge in George, Washington from May 26 to May 28, this year's Sasquatch will also feature The Head and the Heart, The Shins, MGMT, Phantogram, Mac Miller, Catfish & The Bottlemen, Bob Moses, Kiiara, Bleachers, Big Gigantic and more. The three-day festival will also include comedy from Saturday Night Live alum Fred Armisen, Sal Vulcano and Sasheer Zamata, among others. Tickets for Sasquatch will be available Saturday, Jan. 28, at 10 a.m. ET through the festival's website. (Billboard)
Ed Sheeran Relives His Wild, Carefree Teenage Years in 'Castle on the Hill' Video. Ed Sheeran goes back to a younger, wilder time in the wistful video for "Castle on the Hill," which revisits his carefree teenage days. The clip directed by George Belfield -- which dropped on Monday morning (Jan. 23) -- is a pretty faithful recreation of the song's lyrics, which hearken back to the time with Ed rolled in the mountain grass, sped down country lanes with his mates and had his first kiss. Shot on location in Sheeran's hometown of Framlingham, in Suffolk, England, the coming-of-age tale stars an innocent-looking Ed-alike grabbing pints, hanging at bonfires, dancing at clubs, wandering the misty hills, playing pool and just chilling like you do at that age. The shots of teen abandon are intercut with clips of current day Ed, 25, walking thoughtfully along a country lane. Sheeran's "Shape of You" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 last week, while "Castle" came in at No. 6, making him the first act ever to debut two songs in the top 10 simultaneously in the chart's 58-year history. (Billboard)
Alessia Cara Scores Second Pop Songs No. 1 With 'Scars to Your Beautiful'. The singer-songwriter is the first artist since Iggy Azalea with two No. 1s from a debut full-length album. Alessia Cara crowns Billboard's Pop Songs radio airplay chart (dated Feb. 4) with "Scars to Your Beautiful." As the song lifts 2-1, it becomes her second Pop Songs leader; her breakthrough hit "Here" led a year ago to the week, topping the Feb. 6, 2016, tally. Both tracks are from her first LP, Know-It-All. Cara is the first artist to notch two Pop Songs No. 1s from a debut full-length since Iggy. The rapper's The New Classic yielded "Fancy" (featuring Charli XCX; three weeks at No. 1) and "Black Widow" (featuring Rita Ora; one) in 2014. A second Pop Songs No. 1 follows the Rule Breaker honor that Cara earned in December at Billboard's 2016 Women in Music celebration, claimed in part for the novel, anti-party "Here" storyline. Meanwhile, at the MTV Video Music Awards pre-show in August, she performed "Scars" without wearing makeup, saying, "I'm not doing it just to be a rebel. I want to show people alternatives to [conventional] standards of beauty. I always find power in struggles. You end up a lot happier that way." All charts will update Jan. 24 on Billboard.com. (Billboard)
KeKe Palmer Accuses Trey Songz of ''Sexual Intimidation'' After She Allegedly Didn't Authorize Her Cameo in a Music Video. When it comes to Trey Songz, Keke Palmer isn't mincing words. The Scream Queens actress and singer took to Instagram on Saturday, slamming the R&B artist for including her cameo in a music video when she allegedly did not authorize its use. The music video in question is Trey Songz and Fabolous' remix to the Travis Scott and Young Thug song, "Pick Up the Phone," which was released on YouTube. In the lengthy message, Palmer accuses Trey (real name Tremaine Aldon Neverson) of using food, alcohol and a "little sexual intimidation" to coerce her into appearing the visual project. "This is preposterous. How am I in this video Trey? After you found me in a closet HIDING because I was so afraid of anymore conflict," Palmer writes. "Literally my last option was to hide because you all would not listen when I said I did not want to be in the video the FIRST time." She continues, "Just cause you give someone food and alcohol and throw in a little sexual intimidation doesn't mean they will buckle. Yet, you still disrespected me as a young women, whom you've known since she was TWELVE. YOU STILL, defied my wishes and in turn showed your lack of respect for a brand that took me fourteen years to build and put me in the video against my wishes." Palmer then claims Songz and his production team secretly filmed her during the music video shoot. In the video, the 23-year-old briefly appears sitting on a couch taking selfies on her phone. Her likeness also appears in the track's lyrics, as MIKExANGEL raps, "I palm her p--sy like KeKe / Like KeKe, Like Keke" "Come on bruh, I clearly said no and you said okay, yet I was being secretly filmed when you told me "let me just show you the idea"?? Wow. This is what I'm referring to in my previous post, this is the sexism and misogyny I refer to because if I was a dude, he wouldn't have even tried me like this," Palmer adds. "Let this be a lesson to all, I'm not for the bulls--t." she goes on. "I'm serious about my business and you will not use my likeness without MY permission. When you in front of a boss you treat them like one, like I treat YOU. NO MEANS NO!!!!!!!" "People have to listen to women and stop questioning them and their intelligence. Speak up, cause when you look someone in the face and they say "I understand. You don't have to feel pressured to do the video" and they STILL put you in it, it is a violation. It would be great to be able to handle these things privately but why when they aren't respected?" Keke concludes the message. Shortly after, Trey took to Twitter with his own take on the situation. "Babygirl buggin. Point blank period. Got my number, coulda called, saw the cameras and the lights, heard action," he wrote, later following up, "I don't do this twitter s--t, girl you know me and got my number f--k outta here" E! News has reached out to Trey Songz's rep for further comment. UPDATE: Trey Songz released another statement on Instagram to defend himself. "So sorry for those that believe everything without knowing anything. However, I cannot devote my life to responding to, or clearing up every side of every story you hear about me, when would I actually live? I know my character, I know my truth, I know my heart. God does too. Words to anyone who's being tested right now...I feel you, it'll pass, I've been in a million storms...they all pass. Don't let the noisy thoughts of others drown your inner voice, or inner peace for that matter." (Eonline)
Rachel Platten Not Happy The Piano Guys Played 'Fight Song' at Trump's Inaugural Ball. Months after her hit "Fight Song" became a kind of unofficial anthem of Democrat Hillary Clinton's failed presidential campaign, singer Rachel Platten was upset to hear that the track was performed on Friday night (Jan. 20) by The Piano Guys at President Donald Trump's Freedom Ball. She tweeted her distaste for the news and the group responded that their performance was not political and acknowledged that Platten had not given them the go-ahead. Just hours after Trump took the oath of office in Washington, Platten tweeted, "While I respect the office of the President of the United States and the peaceful transfer of power," she clarified that she did not give the group permission to sing her empowerment anthem. The Utah-based group that became popular thanks to YouTube videos featuring covers of classical compositions and songs by Adele, Elvis and religious music, responded by saying their mash-up of "Fight Song" and "Amazing Grace" was meant to be non-partisan and was admittedly not endorsed by Platten. Here's the Piano Guys performing on Friday for Trump. And here is the all-star video of artists singing "Fight Song" in support of Clinton's campaign. (Billboard)
Madonna Clarifies Comments Made at Women's March About Blowing Up the White House: ''I am Not a Violent Person." Madonna is clarifying a statement made during her controversial speech at Saturday's Women's March on Washington D.C. The pop singer joined celebrities including America Ferrera and Scarlett Johansson onstage to speak out in support of women's rights and equality, at one point telling the crowd that she's "thought an awful lot about blowing up the White House." One day later, Madonna took to Instagram with a lengthy message claiming the provocative statement should not be taken for face value. "Yesterday's Rally. Was an amazing and beautiful experience. I came and performed Express Yourself and thats exactly what i did," she writes. "However I want to clarify some very important things. I am not a violent person, I do not promote violence and it's important people hear and understand my speech in its entirety rather than one phrase taken wildly out of context," Madonna continues. She goes on, "My speech began with" I want to start a revolution of love." I then go on to take this opportunity to encourage women and all marginalized people to not fall into despair but rather to come together and use it as a starting point for unity and to create positive change in the world." "I spoke in metaphor and I shared two ways of looking at things -- one was to be hopeful, and one was to feel anger and outrage, which I have personally felt," Madonna explains. "However, I know that acting out of anger doesn't solve anything. And the only way to change things for the better is to do it with love." The 58-year-old concludes her statement, "It was truly an honor to be part of an audience chanting "we choose love"." During her speech, Madonna also responded to those not in support of the nationwide protest. "And to our detractors that insist that this march will never add up to anything: F--k you. F--k you," she told the crowd. "It is the beginning of much-needed change." "Yes, I'm angry. Yes, I am outraged. Yes, I have thought an awful lot about blowing up the White House," Madonna continued. "But I know that this won't change anything. We cannot fall into despair." Stars such as Amy Schumer, Miley Cyrus, Helen Mirren, Blake Lively and many more all attended the event in major cities like D.C., Los Angeles, Chicago and New York City. (Eonline)
Sprint Purchases 33 Percent Stake in Tidal. Jay Z's and the streaming service's many artist-owners will remain part owners as Tidal becomes available to Sprint's 45 million retail customers and the two companies partner on exclusives. Sprint has acquired a 33 percent stake in Jay Z's streaming service Tidal, the two companies announced Monday. A source familiar with the matter tells Billboard that the purchase was for $200 million and that Jay and each of the company's two-dozen artist-owners will remain part owners. As part of the deal, Tidal will become available to Sprint's 45 million retail customers, while the companies will partner for exclusives from their artists, according to a press release. Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure joins Tidal's board of directors. "Jay saw not only a business need, but a cultural one, and put his heart and grit into building TIDAL into a world-class music streaming platform that is unrivaled in quality and content," Claure said in a statement. "The passion and dedication that these artist-owners bring to fans will enable Sprint to offer new and existing customers access to exclusive content and entertainment experiences in a way no other service can." Another aspect of the partnership includes the creation of a "dedicated marketing fund," which a source says will have an annual budget of $75 million solely for the artist initiatives and exclusives. For those who already subscribe to Tidal, estimated to be around 1 million people, there will be no change in the existing service. "Sprint shares our view of revolutionizing the creative industry to allow artists to connect directly with their fans and reach their fullest, shared potential," said Jay Z in a statement. "Marcelo understood our goal right away and together we are excited to bring Sprint's 45 million customers an unmatched entertainment experience." Tidal's and Sprint's relationship dates back to the March 2015 U.S. launch of the company, when a report from the New York Post indicated that Sprint had acquired a stake in the company. At the time, Sprint walked back any formal deal, only alluding to negotiations "to determine how to best to make the service available to its customers.... We are working together in partnership for the vision of the common cause of reestablishing the value of music, it is NOT a financial investment or exclusive partnership." Those discussions seem to have resulted in Monday's announcement, which also comes days after Norwegian media outlet Dagens Næringsliv published a lengthy report claiming that Tidal had been inflating subscriber numbers, while rumors of an acquisition, possibly by Apple, have been growing for months. Jay Z bought Tidal from Swedish company Aspiro AB for $56 million in 2015. (Hollywood Reporter)
Movies
Star Wars: The Last Jedi Is the Title for Episode VIII. Star Wars fans get excited! The highly anticipated follow-up to Star Wars: The Force Awakens has received an official title and release date. Star Wars: Episode VIII is titled Star Wars: The Last Jedi and will land in theaters Dec. 15. "It's official. STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI is the next chapter of the Skywalker saga. This December. #TheLastJedi," the official Twitter account for the franchise tweeted Monday morning. The Last Jedi is written and directed by Rian Johnson and produced by Kathleen Kennedy and Ram Bergman and executive produced by J.J. Abrams, Jason McGatlin, and Tom Karnowski. The Last Jedi will pick up right where The Force Awakens left off, and cast members Mark Hamill, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong'o, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Gwendoline Christie and Andy Serkis are returning for the next chapter in the Star Wars saga. They'll be joined by new cast members Benicio Del Toro, Laura Dern, and newcomer Kelly Marie Tran. Carrie Fisher, who appeared in The Force Awakens, was slated to return in Episode VIII. The real-life Princess Leia passed away in December, which could affect what happens in the upcoming movie. Both Disney and Lucasfilm didn't comment, but insiders told The Hollywood Reporter that she had at least two key scenes in Star Wars: Episode VIII and Star Wars: Episode IX: a Leia reunion with Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) and a confrontation with Leia's son Kylo Ren (Adam Driver). Insiders claimed Leia was meant to have a more prominent role in Episode IX than Episode VIII. Many have wondered if she could appear using CGI technology as she did in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. (Eonline)
Could Fox's 'X-Men' Movies Rescue Its Failing 'Fantastic Four' Franchise? What if the friends and foes of the FF got folded into the wider 'X-Men' movie universe? When it comes to Fox's Marvel licenses, there are two inescapable facts: First that people really seem to like those X-Men-related movies, with even satellite projects like Deadpool and Logan eliciting excitement from beyond the core fan base. Second, it's apparently impossible to make a good Fantastic Four movie -- or, at least, Fox hasn't worked out how to do it, leaving that property essentially dead in terms of a big-screen franchise. That second one feels particularly sad, when you consider the strength of the characters contained inside the Fantastic Four property. Not the eponymous quartet itself -- indeed, it could be argued that, Ben Grimm aside, the Fantastic Four are the least interesting characters in the entire FF mythology -- but everyone that surrounds it: Galactus and the Silver Surfer. Doctor Doom. The Skrulls and the Kree. The Impossible Man, the Puppet Master, the Mole Man and so on -- there is an army of potential trapped inside a franchise that seems destined to go nowhere. So why not rescue those characters by placing them in X-Men movies? There may, of course, be practical reasons why this cannot be the case -- perhaps restrictions on the usage of particular characters under specific licenses, or a clause simply demanding that the FF and X-Men characters are never to be mixed -- but, if not, it seems like a solution to a number of problems for Fox, beyond simply answering the question "Is there a way we rescue Annihilus and the Negative Zone from cinematic purgatory?" Mixing the two properties would, obviously, expand the scope of the current X-Men franchise considerably, and in the direction the franchise needs it: bringing in new threats to the good guys, and bringing in different ways in which the good guys can be threatened. To date, after all, the majority of the X-Men movies have the same exact uber-plot -- "there is a threat to mutant kind, Charles Xavier and whoever his students are have to deal with it somehow, and Magneto will find some way to be involved in a morally ambiguous manner" -- and, to be honest, it's getting a little old, 17 years into the franchise. Bringing in characters like Doctor Doom (a good, old-fashioned despot who wants to rule the world) or the Psycho Man (an alien scientist who likes to literally toy with other people's emotions) would only broaden the stories being told in the franchise and, arguably, broaden the appeal of the franchise at the same time. It could also differentiate the different strands of the X-Men property, giving each an identity allowing them to succeed in the same way that Deadpool had a fresh appeal purely by avoiding the mutant plight altogether: New Mutants could be a movie series dealing with goofy threats like the Impossible Man (Hey, there's comic book precedent for such things), while X-Men deal with the traditional mutant survival angst and threats. (Gambit, should that movie ever be made, can teach the Mole Man about romantic relationships; it just seems fitting.) Using the Fantastic Four-related villains and supporting characters in this way would let Fox clear the way for a third attempt at a Fantastic Four movie, should the studio want one, by building an audience appetite for it, while also letting filmmakers work out just how to approach it in the "safer" environment of a successful franchise. If done right, it could be something that would ultimately enrich Fox's larger superhero plans, and jump-start a franchise that has never fared well at the box office. So... who do we have to talk to ensure that there's a Fantastic Four presence in the next big X-movie? (Hollywood Reporter)
TV
This Is Us Adorable Sneak Peek: The Big Three Make Birthday Demands and Interrupt Bedroom Time in the Process. The Big Three are having a big day on the Tuesday, Jan. 24 episode of NBC's This Is Us: They're turning 10 years old. In the past of course, the present they're still in their 30s. In the exclusive clip from "Three Sentences", pint-sized Kate, Kevin and Randall walk in on their parents trying to "get lucky." Jack (Milo Ventimiglia) wants to get the kids a dog. Rebecca (Mandy Moore) does not. "Our beautiful children need a beautiful dog," Jack says. "OK, get 'em a dog and then get them a new mommy who will walk it," Rebecca snarks. But the kids, well, the kids want something else entirely: Their own birthday parties. Kate wants a Madonna party, she and new BFF love the Material Girl. Kevin wants a Princess Bride movie, despite the fact he was terrified of the movie. And Randall? Randall is fine with whatever because he's Randall and if he invites one kid from school, he has to invite them all. Oh, he wants a magician too. "What just happened?" the bewildered parents ask. Meanwhile, in the present, Randall (Sterling K. Brown) struggles to find time with William (Ron Cephas Jones) as work gets hectic, Kevin (Justin Hartley) makes a major romantic decision and Kate's (Chrissy Metz) gastric bypass journey takes a turn. This Is Us is also going to cover new ground and tackle Jack's death. "Next week's episode is a big episode," creator Dan Fogelman revealed on the show's panel during the 2017 TCA Winter Press Tour when asked when we'll learn more about the loss of Jack. "Next week is a big week, and then we have a while to go in the big picture." NBC announced This Is Us was renewed for two additional seasons, 36 more episodes, at the 2017 TCA Winter Press Tour. "We all got our wish that this is a hit show," NBC entertainment president Jennifer Salke said in a statement. "This Is Us is as good as anything we've ever had, we're thrilled to renew it for two seasons and there's no doubt it will have a long life on NBC. On behalf of everyone at NBC, we're grateful for the artistry of the cast, crew, and producers assembled by our gifted creator, Dan Fogelman. In a world where there are literally hundreds of television dramas, we're proud to have one of the very best that is also one of the highest-rated." This Is Us airs Tuesdays, 9 p.m. on NBC. (Eonline)
Mike Has No Desire to Re-Team With Harvey in This Suits Midseason Premiere Sneak Peek. Mike Ross is out of jail and Jessica Pearson has left the building. So, now what? That's the question facing every single character on Suits as the show returns for the second half of season six on Wednesday, Jan. 25. And one many fans of the USA drama have been asking themselves during the show's hiatus. But if anyone thought these new episodes would see a return to business as normal, well, they were dead wrong. Especially where Mike is concerned. In the sneak peek of the midseason premiere, exclusive to E! News, Harvey's (Gabriel Macht) already made an offer to his right-hand man to return to the firm (albeit in a legal capacity this time), but Mike (Patrick J. Adams) wants no part of it. "As easy as it would be for me to just come back and pick up right where we left off, I can't look myself in the mirror if all I'm doing is going back to corporate law," Mike tells Harvey. And there's no amount of pleading from his old boss that'll do the trick. Mike isn't budging. "I think he's really soul-searching, you know? He's taking a difficult road. Obviously, the easiest thing for him to do would be to stand by his friend Harvey and for them to sort of do what they've always done, which is go at it as this sort of fearsome twosome," Adams told E! News about the decision made in the episode, which he also directed. "Financially, it would be obviously much easier to stick it out with Harvey and just be some small part of these cases that he used to be a bigger part of, but I think this whole experience for Mike, from the trial where he realized that he'd been wasting a significant talent and not really doing what he had fully set out to do, which was help people who couldn't help themselves [and] by going to prison and serving the time and paying the price of the crime that you've committed for so long and seeing the way it affects the people that he loves, he's adamant that he do something different with his life." Playing this newly refocused Mike is the most fun Adams has had on the long-running series in some time, he admitted. "It feels a lot like that first season of Mike Ross in these last six episodes," he added. "He feels older and more mature and a lot more confident and a lot less nervous, but again the stakes are so high for him now because he's essentially starting over, trying to redefine who he is and what he wants and to convince the world to allow him to do work that, as far as they're concerned, this is an ex-felon who's just trying to make good on committing a crime. He has to do a lot of convincing to educate people about who he really is and what he wants to do." Will Mike be successful in his pursuits to do something a bit more noble with his life? There's only one way to find out... Suits returns for the second half of season six on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 10 p.m. on USA. (Eonline)
The 100 Faces a Fiery New Danger in the Stunning Season 4 Poster. Forget Clarke and her friends -- will we survive the fourth season of The 100? First, that epic trailer told us death was inevitable, and now we have the season four key art, exclusive to E! News that shows the gang defiantly facing a fiery explosion on the horizon. Thanks to Alie's warning at the end of season three, we know that in six months, the earth is about to become 96% uninhabitable due to radiation. Clarke chose not to let the human race only exist in Alie's fantasy world, so the sky people and grounders alike will face black rain, a lack of drinkable water, and pre-cancerous lesions, along with what looks like a whole bunch of violent disagreements with each other (as usual). While we're still figuring out how exactly a bunch of badass teenagers are supposed to fight off the meltdown of earth's nuclear reactors, we're sure The 100 has got some serious twists up its sleeve. Of course, it helps to have a leader like Clarke, who gives a pretty rousing speech in the trailer. "If we stick together, we won't just survive, we'll thrive," she tells the gang. Too bad it seems like she'll face some resistance from within, as both Monty (Christopher Larkin) and Murphy (Richard Harmon) are questioning her leadership, while Roan (new series regular Zach McGowan) may be making his move to rule. What do you think of the poster? The 100 returns Wednesday, February 1 at 9 p.m. on the CW. (Eonline)
The Magicians' Kings and Queens Finally Get Their Crowns in Season 2 -- Watch Their Coronation Begin. All hail the new kings and queens. The Magicians' highly anticipated second season is just two days away, and what better way to celebrate the Syfy hit's return than with an exclusive sneak peek at the premiere...especially one that will answer several cliffhangers that made fans scream "WTF?!" at their TV screens last season? In E! News' exclusive sneak peek, Quentin (Jason Ralph), Alice (Olivia Taylor Dudley), Eliot (Hale Appleman) and Margo (Summer Bishil) are all alive and well (Phew!) and about to be crowned Fillory's new royal family. Huzzah! But, of course, there's a catch. (Isn't there always a catch?) Hey, at least we get a chance to see the foursome's new crowns, which the cast was very excited about trying on for the first time. "Awesome, who doesn't want to wear a crown?!" Olivia Taylor Dudley told E! News of trying on her crown for the first time, adding each one "really suits" the character that wears it. On the Brakesbill crew becoming royalty in season two, Jason Ralph explained, "We find out that this magical land that Quentin has always dreamed of actually exists and turns out is the source of all magic everywhere. It also turns out that if you're from Earth, you are considered royalty in this place. In order for us to use the resources available to us in this new land, we must be crowned kings and queens, and it happens relatively soon and is sort of a dream come true." Hell yes, it is. But what about Penny (Arjun Gupta), who had his hands chopped off the last time we saw him? Fret not, he (and both of his hands!) are in the sneak peek. The Magicians returns for its second season on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 9 p.m. on Syfy. (Eonline)
"Vanderpump Rules" stars Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright are getting their own reality TV spin-off ... TMZ has learned. Sources close to Bravo -- which will air the series -- tell us they started filming a new show for Jax and GF Brittany a few months ago in Kentucky ... where her family lives. We're told the focus of the show will be Brittany's family pressuring her to get hitched to the 'Vanderpump' bad boy ... but he's just not into sealing the deal. Jax is a notorious player on 'Vanderpump,' and a commitment-phobe ... unclear if he's sold on the idea of marriage. Bravo has one big fear ... that they won't be together by the time this thing airs in the summer. (TMZ)
On Sunday, news broke that Stacey Dash would no longer be a contributor at Fox News, and Twitter rejoiced. "Stacey Dash got the boot right after the inauguration. Good job Fox," tweeted one user. "Stacey Dash had a job? I wasn't aware that she was working," tweeted another. Given Dash's past stirring up ire with her comments criticizing transgender rights, hip hop artists and the ban of immigration of Middle Easterners, most reactions include hilarious memes and gifs to celebrate that she would no longer work at Fox News. A network spokesperson confirmed to TheWrap that Dash has exited -- However, multiple outlets reported Dash was fired, which was not confirmed by the spokesperson. Dash had been a Fox News contributor since 2014. Clicking on her bio page on FoxNews.com brings you to a 404 error page. In 2015, the network suspended Dash for her use of profanity on-air while talking about former President Barack Obama's speech about terrorism. (aol.com)
Kylie Minogue confirms she will take her fiance's surname. "Kylie Sasse is a great name" She has one of the most iconic names in the world, but Kylie Minogue has confirmed that she will take fiance Joshua Sasse's surname when they tie the knot. "Sasse is a great name. Kylie Sasse is a great name. It's a great stage name," she said to You Magazine. "Kylie Minogue has never exactly tripped off the tongue. I'll definitely be taking Sasse but there will be Minogue in there somewhere. Taking a different name makes a statement." Last year, the 48-year-old Aussie singer announced she'd like to marry British actor Joshua Sasse, 29, in her home town of Melbourne. The couple met on the set of Joshua's TV show Galavant and first sparked romance rumors after appearing at the Rugby World Cup Final together. They officially started dating in September 2015 and announced their engagement five months later. This will be the first wedding for them both. Sasse also has a three-year-old son from his previous relationships with Italian actress, Francesca Cini. A little more digging on Insta and we've fallen a little bit in lust with Joshua Sasse - let's face it, even his name is pretty sexy. Kylie has always had exceptional taste in men, and this one is a stunner. (British Glamour)
Lily Collins opens up about her past eating disorder. "What a huge moment this is for me. Owning my past, being open, and having no shame or regrets about my experiences." Former GLAMOUR cover star Lily Collins has said that she wants to "own her past", as she reveals that she once battled eating disorders in her teens. Interestingly, in her new movie, To The Bone, she plays a character suffering with Anorexia. While speaking about the dark comedy during the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, the 27-year-old discussed her past illness for the first time. "This was definitely a more dramatic role for me, I suffered with eating disorders when I was a teenager as well," she said. "I wrote a book last year and I wrote my chapter on my experiences a week before I got Marti's script and it was like the universe putting these things in my sphere to help me face, kind of dead on, a fear that I used to have. And, a way to explain it as someone who's gone through it and to open up a topic that is considered quite taboo with young people nowadays, male, female, and to really start a conversation." Lily lost weight to play the young woman battling anorexia, this time with the help of a nutritionist. Talking about the journey, she said: "It caused me to have to emotionally go there, but in a way that was the most safe, healthy way possible with a nutritionist, and really to physically go there but also emotionally and it did require a different set of emotional skills, to kind of go back in time for me, with you know, my experiences," the actress explained. "So definitely a different type of film for me to do, very, very personal." Since, Lily has taken to Instagram to share a lovely picture of herself, and captioned it: "Chilled to the bone but feeling so free," she captioned the snap. "What a huge moment this is for me. Owning my past, being open, and having no shame or regrets about my experiences. Sharing my history with eating disorders and how personal this film has been is one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life." She concluded, "Remember, you are never ever alone." (British Glamour)
Mariska Hargitay tangled in Hamptons property dispute. "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" star Mariska Hargitay has a treehouse, swing set and basketball hoop that are too close to her neighbors' property, violating the laws of East Hampton. A letter from her 10-year-old son, August, to the East Hampton Village Zoning Board of Appeals, saying, "I promise to play basketball really, really, really quietly," wasn't enough to sway the board. The East Hampton Star reports that Hargitay and husband Peter Hermann were denied variances and will have to move the structures from the property line, even though the treehouse -- which Bad Company drummer Simon Kirke reportedly built for his daughters, including "Girls" star Jemima Kirke, when he lived in the home -- was there when they bought the property in 2010. Meanwhile, former Disney chairman Michael Eisner won the right to build an addition to his house on the village's Main Street. (PageSix)
Liam Payne dodged a bullet this weekend when shots rang out at a club popular among celebs. Liam was at The Peppermint Club in WeHo Saturday night when a guy showed up and tried to get in with a fake ID. He got into it with security, made his way to the parking lot and fired shots in the air just outside the club. The guy escaped and is still on the loose. We're told clubgoers inside heard the shots and freaked out. They stayed put and began tweeting like crazy. One woman tweeted, "Shooting @ the peppermint club. I'm f***ing shaking right now." Cops found multiple shell casings when they arrived. As for Liam, we're told he left about half an hour after the shots rang out. Probably not his best night ever. (TMZ)
Soulja Boy is now facing a felony for the guns police found in his house during his December arrest ... TMZ has learned. The L.A. County D.A. just slapped him with 2 felonies -- possession of an assault weapon and being a felon in possession of a firearm. He was also charged with a misdemeanor for receiving stolen property ... cops say one of the guns in Soulja's house was reportedly stolen from a cop car. The assault weapon charge is for a Mini Draco AR-15 ... which is illegal for anyone to possess in California. If convicted Soulja could face more than 4 years in prison. (TMZ)
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Angelina Jolie Lands a New Project Amid Brad Pitt Divorce Drama. Angelina Jolie has scored a new gig. The Maleficent star has been named the face of Guerlain Parfumeur's new fragrance for women. The collaboration between Jolie and the beauty brand came together in 2015 in Cambodia while the A-list actress was directing her film First They Killed My Father. Jolie's affiliation of Guerlain has emotional roots, too, as it was one of her late mother's favorite powders. "We create perfumes for the women we admire," said Jacques Guerlain in a press release. The scent, he said, was meant to express the idea of the "notes of a woman": the choices, emotions and dreams that embody modern femininity. Jolie donated her entire salary from the Guerlain campaign to charity. Jolie has remained relatively under the radar since filing for divorce from Brad Pitt. Aside from being spotted with her children, Jolie has kept projects to a minimum, with an exception to a video she recorded for the International Criminal Court in support of a recent policy regarding children. She and Pitt's divorce process has been tumultuous over the past few months, but the two released a joint statement earlier this month to say they will handle the rest of the proceedings in private. "The parties and their counsel have signed agreements to preserve the privacy rights of their children and family by keeping all court documents confidential and engaging a private judge to make any necessary legal decisions and to facilitate the expeditious resolution of any remaining issues," the former power couple's statement read (via People magazine). "The parents are committed to act as a united front to effectuate recovery and reunification." (Eonline)
Meghan Markle Spends a Week in India on Mission to Help Impoverished Girls. When it comes to a cause, Meghan Markle will switch time zones to lend a helping hand. E! News has learned the 35-year-old Suits star recently jetted off to India in honor of Wold Vision Canada, an organization that works to support and sponsor children and their families living in poverty around the world. Markle, who is a Global Ambassador for World Vision, launched her trip in New Delhi, where she traveled to various locations with the organization. She later flew to Mumbai where she was photographed arriving on Saturday. In the airport, Markle kept it casual in a black t-shirt, dark denim and a baseball cap with a jacket swung over one arm and a backpack on one shoulder. However, she did seem to pick up a souvenir along the way as her hand was decorated with henna tattoos. As a source told Us Weekly, the actress spent more than half the year preparing for the trip. "Meghan had been planning this [for the past eight months], compiling her own research and helping set the agenda for the trip," the source told the magazine. "She didn't want to be given notes by someone else and just show up. These are important areas of interest for Meghan and cover issues she feels extremely passionate about." In regard to reports that she had to end the trip early for security reasons, a source told E! News "that's total fabrication." "She was there over a week," the insider said. "She did not cut the trip short." Instead, the star spent her days in India focused on girls' access to healthcare and feminine hygiene as a part of the organization's "Daughters of India" initiative, which works to build proper toilets in schools. Additionally, the activist reportedly attended meetings with multiple fellow advocates in the region, including former member of the National Commission for Women Shamina Shafiq, Nobel Peace Prize-nominee Dr. Jockin Arputham and Myna Mahila Foundation's Suhani Jalota. While it's unclear where Markle will head next, there is some speculation that she may return to London. It hasn't been that long since her last visit to her beau Prince Harry's hometown as they rang in the New Year there together before heading off to Norway for a vacation, where they tried to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights. Perhaps it won't be long before we see the two philanthropists on the way to India -- together! (Eonline)
Louis Tomlinson & Ex Briana Jungwirth Celebrate Son Freddie's 1st Birthday Together. Happy birthday, Freddie! Louis Tomlinson reunited with ex Briana Jungwirth to celebrate their son's first birthday. In a video posted on her Instagram page Saturday, the British One Direction singer grins as he helps the little boy stand while his mom presents him with a white frosted cake bearing the child's photo and the words "Happy birthday Freddie." "Special first birthday :)," Jungwirth wrote. "Had a special day today with my birthday boy. Thanks for all the lovely messages!" Tomlinson tweeted. The three were joined by at least two other people at the party, the video shows. The 25-year-old singer became the first member of the pop group to become a dad when Jungwirth, a Los Angeles stylist who dated him in 2015, gave birth to their son. The two then got involved in a custody battle over the boy. Tomlinson went on to date The Originals actress Danielle Campbell, 21. The singer talked about being a dad in a recent SiriusXM satellite radio interview. "I don't think it's changed my writing too much," he said. "It's not as if I'm writing songs about my son. I mean, I love him, obviously, but yeah, it's affected how I am as a person, a little bit. I'd like to say it's made me a bit more mature. I don't know if that's actually true." (Eonline)
Olivia Munn Thanks Green Bay Packers Fans for Supporting Aaron Rodgers' Team Through ''Adversity on and Off the Field." Olivia Munn has a few kind words for those supporting Aaron Rodgers and his NFL team. Shortly after the Green Bay Packers lost their chance to play in the 2017 Super Bowl to the Atlanta Falcons at the NFC Championship Game, the actress penned a handwritten note to fans of the famous quarterback. "So proud of this team," the post, shared to Instagram on Sunday night, reads. "They faced a lot of adversity on and off the field, but battled to get this far." Munn continues, "Thank you to those of you who encouraged and supported them by choosing to put out only positive energy. It helped them get this far." The X Men starlet signed the note with green and yellow hearts. It didn't take long for fans of the longtime couple to begin speculating what exactly adversity Munn is referencing in the post, and all signs point to Aaron's severed relationship with his family. The Rodgers' personal drama first played out publicly on JoJo Fletcher's season of The Bachelorette, when Aaron's little brother, Jordan Rodgers, competed on the ABC series, ultimately winning the 12th season. He opened up to his now-fiance about their family's estrangement from Aaron, which reportedly began when the athlete began dating Munn in 2014. In a recent interview with The New York Times, their father Ed Rodgers said of his family's personal business making headlines, "One in the news is enough for us. Fame can change things." Rodgers also didn't dispute a Bleach Report story from November that claimed Christmas presents Rodgers' parents sent him and Munn were returned unopened, that family members weren't welcome in Green Bay at games and that Aaron didn't attend his grandfather's funeral. Both Aaron and Olivia have remained tight-lipped on the matter. "I just don't think it's appropriate talking about family stuff publicly," Rodgers recently told reporters at the Packers' practice facility. As for Munn, she too was caught off guard when asked about her boyfriend's thoughts regarding Jordan finding reality TV fame. "Aaron doesn't really...I don't think he's really talked with his brother," she told Entertainment Tonight. "So, I actually don't know. It's complicated -- I'll say that." (Eonline)
Sofia Vergara Calls Herself "the Good Wife" for Attending Pittsburgh Steelers Game With Football-Obsessed Joe Manganiello. Sofia Vergara is on supportive wife duty as Joe Manganiello's team vies for a spot at the 2017 Super Bowl. The Modern Family star attended the AFC championship game on Sunday in Massachusetts, where the Pittsburgh Steelers are currently taking on the New England Patriots. Vergara joked about braving the cold for the highly-anticipated game, teasing her main man for his well-known obsession with the Steelers. Bundled up in a puffy jacket and a black and gold striped scarf, Sofia (looking slightly less-than enthused for the day ahead), captioned the mirror selfie, "#HereWeGo #thegoodwife". Meanwhile, Manganiello was certainly fired up for the big game, sharing photos with his brother and other close pals decked out from head to toe in Steelers gear. It's no secret that Joe is a major Steelers fan, and in a 2016 interview with Jimmy Fallon, Sofia revealed her hubby's love for the team knows no boundaries whatsoever. "He's not a fan. He's, like, obsessed," Vergara revealed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. "He's like a sick person. I think it's one of the most important things in his life. It's not just football, it's the Steelers. The Pittsburgh Steelers." Sofia herself has caught the football bug, adding, "After two years, it's like he's brainwashed me. I have no choice." As for other celebrity NFL diehards, the ladies of Pitch Perfect 3 rooted for the game-winning Atlanta Falcons earlier Sunday while Gisele Bundchen can't help but tweet support for Patriots quarterback, husband Tom Brady. (Eonline)
Gisele Bundchen is Tom Brady's biggest fan. The 36-year-old supermodel congratulated her New England Patriots quarterback husband on his big win Sunday night over the Pittsburgh Steelers-clinching his seventh trip to the Super Bowl-in a sweet Instagram post on Sunday. "Congratulations my love! @tombrady #gopats Parabens meu amor! @tombrady," Bundchen captioned the photo of herself pointing to Brady, 39, after the big game-the love birds both sported the team's "Conference Champions" hats. His appearance in Super Bowl LI-after serving a suspension for the "deflategate" scandal-will extend his own record for most starts in a Super Bowl. Brady shared the photo on his own Instagram account, writing, "THAT'S SOME HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE! #letsgooooooo." The New England Patriots beat out the Pittsburgh Steelers 36-17 on Sunday, securing the team its record-breaking ninth Super Bowl trip. The Patriots will face off against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI. The Falcons beat out the Green Bay Packers 44-21 on Sunday. At the post-game trophy presentation, Brady-who threw three touchdowns-praised his teammates with motivating him throughout the game. "All of these fellas right here in front of me. That's why we're here, because these guys," he said. "All the fans got to see it today -- the boys showed up and played today. We've got to do that again in two weeks." The win was extra sweet for Brady who was suspended for the first four games of the season following 2015's football-tampering "deflategate. (People)
Anna Kendrick and Her Pitch Perfect 3 Co-Stars Cheer on Atlanta Falcons at Star-Studded Football Game. The Barden Bellas just scored a major touchdown in the hearts of Pitch Perfect fans everywhere. Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Anna Camp and more of their co-stars took a break from filming the popular franchise's third film to see the Atlanta Falcons take on the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at the Georgia Dome. Dressed in their finest red and black threads, the ladies made it clear they were rooting for the home team, though movie lovers were quick to point out none other than teammates on the Packers made a memorable cameo in Pitch Perfect 2. Ironic much? Other Pitch Perfect 3 stars in attendance included Chrissie Fit, Ester Dean, Kelley Jakle and Shelley Regner. One Pitch Perfect beauty who just couldn't find it in her heart to cheer on the Falcons in the playoff game? Elizabeth Banks, but of course. The director and co-star shared her own photo on Instagram alongside fellow diehard Cheese Heads. Pitch Perfect 3 actually began filming right at the start of the new year, with the ladies relocating to Atlanta to shoot the highly-anticipated flick. Rehearsals are already underway, and from the looks of behind-the-scenes videos shared to Instagram, it's going to be aca-awesome. (Yes, we went there.) Brittany Snow and Hailee Steinfeld will also reprise their roles in the third installment, though Skylar Astin and his Trebles will not. (Eonline)
Kim Kardashian wants to bring her Kimoji gear to stores ... and pretty soon we could see shops all across the world. Kim's company filed docs asking to expand her famous Kimoji brand to include retail stores that would sell apparel, makeup bags, stickers, jewelry, accessories and a slew of other items. Sources close to Kim tell us plans are in the early stages, but there's a good chance Kim's plan will include global pop-up shops to hawk the gear ... just like hubby Kanye did for his Yeezy clothing line and little sis Kylie has for her makeup line. The Kimoji brand has been insanely successful, but the gear has only been limited to online sales ... so Kim's looking to take on the retail world too. (TMZ)
Anwar Hadid and heiress Nicola Peltz are packing on the PDA. Speculation that the duo's friendship had turned romantic hit after Peltz posted flirty photos on Instagram, which only intensified when they were spotted last week holding hands in Beverly Hills. The 17-year-old younger brother of supermodels Gigi and Bella Hadid seemed to confirm the news on his own Instagram this weekend, sharing a picture of the two embracing while he holds a bouquet of white roses, presumably for his main squeeze. Although Peltz's back is towards the camera, Hadid made it clear who the blonde beauty was by tagging the actress in the photo. Hadid simply captioned the black and white snap, seemingly taken in his closet by the men's shoes and clothing seen in the shot, with flower and dog emojis. The 22-year-old Transformers actress is the daughter of billionaire businessman Nelson Peltz. His net worth was estimated by Forbes to be $1.38 billion thanks to his hedge fund firm and stakes in Pepsi Co., General Electric, fast food chain Wendy's and more. While promoting her new television pilot, When the Street Lights Go On, at Sundance Film Festival, Peltz spoke to WWD about her new beau. "We're hanging out," she shared. "Honestly, he is an angel. He's such an amazing person." The actress also offered praise for his famous big sisters. "He comes from such an amazing family," Peltz said. "Gigi and Bella are so, so sweet. I just love his family so much. They're feminine, strong girls. To have that around is amazing." (People)
Blac Chyna Reveals 34-Pound Weight Loss After Welcoming Dream Kardashian. Blac Chyna documented her weight gain during her pregnancy, and now she's using Snapchat to show her weight loss. The Rob & Chyna star revealed on social media that she has lost about 34 pounds since giving birth to daughter Dream Kardashian in November. Captioning a video of her stepping on the scale, Chyna wrote, "From 192.2 to 158.2." Chyna's ultimate goal is to hit 130, which was her weight prior to pregnancy. Chyna made her first official public appearance at Las Vegas' 1 OAK and told E! News that she and fiance Rob Kardashian are busy focusing on their daughter and their health. "I feel confident," the new mother of two told E! News before stepping inside. "I've been trying to get my body back and focusing on the baby. She's healthy. I'm healthy. That's just my main focus." The E! star's confidence has been on display since her first appearance, as she has been donning curve-hugging dresses and other outfits -- whether she's posing for a photo shoot or stepping out for a night on the town. In addition to going on hikes Rob and "slowing down" her pregnancy food cravings, the star also told us she has her own secret "remedies" for shedding the baby weight. "It's super hard," Chyna said. "I had actually had a C-section, so with breastfeeding and drinking water and my teas and my other little remedies...it's been working out for me really good." Keep up the hard work! (Eonline)
Joanna Krupa Tells Haters to "Relax" Over Nude-Looking Selfie. According to Joanna Krupa, it's all an optical illusion. The former Real Housewives of Miami reality star shared an Instagram video of herself looking nude from head to toe. While proudly videotaping her figure, she anticipated the backlash she was bound to receive from Internet trolls and noted that her undergarments were simply blending in. "2017 #body #goals #fit #nofilter #joannakrupa yes I do have Nude color [underwear] on !! so relax #haters #imamodel," the 37-year-old Dancing With the Stars competitor wrote. This is far from the first time the reality star has stripped down in front of the camera. Whether she's posing by her tub or lounging by the window, being photographed by her husband Romain Zago or a professional, Krupa is clearly confident in her bare skin. "[I don't mind stripping off for shoots] at all. I'm very proud of my body, I work really hard, I workout and try to stay in shape and eat healthy," she told Express in December. "I'm super proud of it and I believe if you have it you flaunt it! No matter what shape or size you are you should feel confident." As for all the social media naysayers, the Playboy model blocks out the noise. "In the past I used to get a little bit upset about certain comments from people, but I just realized these are pathetic people that sit behind a hidden desk. A lot of the time they don't even show their real photo on social media and they find the balls to comment on your behalf." (Eonline)
Matt Damon took the cause of clean water to the Sundance Film Festival, where he said he's hoping to pitch Donald Trump on the issue. Damon told The Associated Press on Saturday that clean water accessibility isn't a partisan issue and demands "an all-hands-on-deck approach to solve this." The actor has publically supported Democrats, including Hillary Clinton. When asked his response to the election, Damon demurred and said hopes Trump will be open to backing clean water programs like his nonprofitWater.org. Said Damon: "Hopefully we'll get our turn." Damon in 2009 founded Water.org with civil engineer Gary White. It uses micro-finance loans to bring hygienic connections to water and toilets to impoverished communities. Damon also spoke about the issue at the Davos Forum last week. (Page Six)
Michael Keaton just wants us to give Trump a chance. Michael Keaton is standing up against the Hollywood rebellion about President Donald Trump. The "Founder" star was at A-list hot spot the Tower Bar in West Hollywood, Calif., on Saturday night. Keaton got up to speak to Al Pacino and John Travolta, who were dining with Sunset Tower Hotel and Tower Bar owner Jeff Klein. Keaton was overheard saying, "Enough with the Hollywood BS. I didn't vote for him, but we've got to just give him a chance at this point..." (PageSix)
Music
Luke Bryan to Sing the National Anthem at 2017 Super Bowl. Luke Bryan has been named the performer of the national anthem at Super Bowl LI. The country and pop star, FOX and the NFL announced the news Sunday. The Super Bowl will take place at NRG Stadium in Houston on Sunday, Feb. 5. This will mark Bryan's Super Bowl debut. Bryan follows in the footsteps of Lady Gaga, who performed the national anthem at the 2016 Super Bowl and is the halftime show performer at this year's event, Idina Menzel, Alicia Keys, Kelly Clarkson, Christina Aguilera, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson, Jordin Sparks, Billy Joel, Beyonce and the late Whitney Houston, whose rendition many consider was the best in Super Bowl history. "Hey guys, it's Luke Bryan here and I'm so excited to announce that I will be performing the national anthem at Super Bowl LI, live from NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas right here on Fox, Sunday, Feb. 5," the singer said in a video posted on his Instagram page. In addition, actor Kriston Lee Pumphrey will perform both the National Anthem and "America The Beautiful" in American Sign Language, on behalf of the National Association of the Deaf (NAD). The Green Bay Packers began playing the Atlanta Falcons for the NFC championship at the time of his announcement. The New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers will battle it out for the AFC later in the day. The winners of both will compete in the 2017 Super Bowl. (Eonline)
Rod Stewart Had a Blast During his Scottish Cup Draw Appearance. Sir Rod Stewart looked like he was having a blast during his appearance on the Scottish Cup Draw on Sunday (Jan. 22), where the 72-year-old pop icon got pretty silly while helping to pluck a series of numbered balls out of a bin. Wearing a green jacket and leopard-print scarf, his blonde hair teased up as usual, the football-loving singer participated in the time-honored tradition of setting up the match-ups for the fifth round of the tournament. What the internet loved, though, was just how loose Rod the Bod seemed during the broadcast, which ended with him going "is that it?" and laughing at the suggestion that he might make a good bingo caller. The whole thing spawned a series of Rod-centric memes and reactions focused on the singer's saucy appearance. (Billboard)
Chance the Rapper, Twenty One Pilots, Frank Ocean to Headline 2017 Sasquatch Festival. Memorial Day weekend is looking to be quite an eventful one, at least for music festival fans. Following lineup announcements from BottleRock Napa Valley and Boston Calling for the holiday weekend, Sasquatch has revealed its own 2017 roster that features Rapper, Twenty and Frank Ocean as headliners. Held at The Gorge in George, Washington from May 26 to May 28, this year's Sasquatch will also feature The Head and the Heart, The Shins, MGMT, Phantogram, Mac Miller, Catfish & The Bottlemen, Bob Moses, Kiiara, Bleachers, Big Gigantic and more. The three-day festival will also include comedy from Saturday Night Live alum Fred Armisen, Sal Vulcano and Sasheer Zamata, among others. Tickets for Sasquatch will be available Saturday, Jan. 28, at 10 a.m. ET through the festival's website. (Billboard)
Ed Sheeran Relives His Wild, Carefree Teenage Years in 'Castle on the Hill' Video. Ed Sheeran goes back to a younger, wilder time in the wistful video for "Castle on the Hill," which revisits his carefree teenage days. The clip directed by George Belfield -- which dropped on Monday morning (Jan. 23) -- is a pretty faithful recreation of the song's lyrics, which hearken back to the time with Ed rolled in the mountain grass, sped down country lanes with his mates and had his first kiss. Shot on location in Sheeran's hometown of Framlingham, in Suffolk, England, the coming-of-age tale stars an innocent-looking Ed-alike grabbing pints, hanging at bonfires, dancing at clubs, wandering the misty hills, playing pool and just chilling like you do at that age. The shots of teen abandon are intercut with clips of current day Ed, 25, walking thoughtfully along a country lane. Sheeran's "Shape of You" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 last week, while "Castle" came in at No. 6, making him the first act ever to debut two songs in the top 10 simultaneously in the chart's 58-year history. (Billboard)
Alessia Cara Scores Second Pop Songs No. 1 With 'Scars to Your Beautiful'. The singer-songwriter is the first artist since Iggy Azalea with two No. 1s from a debut full-length album. Alessia Cara crowns Billboard's Pop Songs radio airplay chart (dated Feb. 4) with "Scars to Your Beautiful." As the song lifts 2-1, it becomes her second Pop Songs leader; her breakthrough hit "Here" led a year ago to the week, topping the Feb. 6, 2016, tally. Both tracks are from her first LP, Know-It-All. Cara is the first artist to notch two Pop Songs No. 1s from a debut full-length since Iggy. The rapper's The New Classic yielded "Fancy" (featuring Charli XCX; three weeks at No. 1) and "Black Widow" (featuring Rita Ora; one) in 2014. A second Pop Songs No. 1 follows the Rule Breaker honor that Cara earned in December at Billboard's 2016 Women in Music celebration, claimed in part for the novel, anti-party "Here" storyline. Meanwhile, at the MTV Video Music Awards pre-show in August, she performed "Scars" without wearing makeup, saying, "I'm not doing it just to be a rebel. I want to show people alternatives to [conventional] standards of beauty. I always find power in struggles. You end up a lot happier that way." All charts will update Jan. 24 on Billboard.com. (Billboard)
KeKe Palmer Accuses Trey Songz of ''Sexual Intimidation'' After She Allegedly Didn't Authorize Her Cameo in a Music Video. When it comes to Trey Songz, Keke Palmer isn't mincing words. The Scream Queens actress and singer took to Instagram on Saturday, slamming the R&B artist for including her cameo in a music video when she allegedly did not authorize its use. The music video in question is Trey Songz and Fabolous' remix to the Travis Scott and Young Thug song, "Pick Up the Phone," which was released on YouTube. In the lengthy message, Palmer accuses Trey (real name Tremaine Aldon Neverson) of using food, alcohol and a "little sexual intimidation" to coerce her into appearing the visual project. "This is preposterous. How am I in this video Trey? After you found me in a closet HIDING because I was so afraid of anymore conflict," Palmer writes. "Literally my last option was to hide because you all would not listen when I said I did not want to be in the video the FIRST time." She continues, "Just cause you give someone food and alcohol and throw in a little sexual intimidation doesn't mean they will buckle. Yet, you still disrespected me as a young women, whom you've known since she was TWELVE. YOU STILL, defied my wishes and in turn showed your lack of respect for a brand that took me fourteen years to build and put me in the video against my wishes." Palmer then claims Songz and his production team secretly filmed her during the music video shoot. In the video, the 23-year-old briefly appears sitting on a couch taking selfies on her phone. Her likeness also appears in the track's lyrics, as MIKExANGEL raps, "I palm her p--sy like KeKe / Like KeKe, Like Keke" "Come on bruh, I clearly said no and you said okay, yet I was being secretly filmed when you told me "let me just show you the idea"?? Wow. This is what I'm referring to in my previous post, this is the sexism and misogyny I refer to because if I was a dude, he wouldn't have even tried me like this," Palmer adds. "Let this be a lesson to all, I'm not for the bulls--t." she goes on. "I'm serious about my business and you will not use my likeness without MY permission. When you in front of a boss you treat them like one, like I treat YOU. NO MEANS NO!!!!!!!" "People have to listen to women and stop questioning them and their intelligence. Speak up, cause when you look someone in the face and they say "I understand. You don't have to feel pressured to do the video" and they STILL put you in it, it is a violation. It would be great to be able to handle these things privately but why when they aren't respected?" Keke concludes the message. Shortly after, Trey took to Twitter with his own take on the situation. "Babygirl buggin. Point blank period. Got my number, coulda called, saw the cameras and the lights, heard action," he wrote, later following up, "I don't do this twitter s--t, girl you know me and got my number f--k outta here" E! News has reached out to Trey Songz's rep for further comment. UPDATE: Trey Songz released another statement on Instagram to defend himself. "So sorry for those that believe everything without knowing anything. However, I cannot devote my life to responding to, or clearing up every side of every story you hear about me, when would I actually live? I know my character, I know my truth, I know my heart. God does too. Words to anyone who's being tested right now...I feel you, it'll pass, I've been in a million storms...they all pass. Don't let the noisy thoughts of others drown your inner voice, or inner peace for that matter." (Eonline)
Rachel Platten Not Happy The Piano Guys Played 'Fight Song' at Trump's Inaugural Ball. Months after her hit "Fight Song" became a kind of unofficial anthem of Democrat Hillary Clinton's failed presidential campaign, singer Rachel Platten was upset to hear that the track was performed on Friday night (Jan. 20) by The Piano Guys at President Donald Trump's Freedom Ball. She tweeted her distaste for the news and the group responded that their performance was not political and acknowledged that Platten had not given them the go-ahead. Just hours after Trump took the oath of office in Washington, Platten tweeted, "While I respect the office of the President of the United States and the peaceful transfer of power," she clarified that she did not give the group permission to sing her empowerment anthem. The Utah-based group that became popular thanks to YouTube videos featuring covers of classical compositions and songs by Adele, Elvis and religious music, responded by saying their mash-up of "Fight Song" and "Amazing Grace" was meant to be non-partisan and was admittedly not endorsed by Platten. Here's the Piano Guys performing on Friday for Trump. And here is the all-star video of artists singing "Fight Song" in support of Clinton's campaign. (Billboard)
Madonna Clarifies Comments Made at Women's March About Blowing Up the White House: ''I am Not a Violent Person." Madonna is clarifying a statement made during her controversial speech at Saturday's Women's March on Washington D.C. The pop singer joined celebrities including America Ferrera and Scarlett Johansson onstage to speak out in support of women's rights and equality, at one point telling the crowd that she's "thought an awful lot about blowing up the White House." One day later, Madonna took to Instagram with a lengthy message claiming the provocative statement should not be taken for face value. "Yesterday's Rally. Was an amazing and beautiful experience. I came and performed Express Yourself and thats exactly what i did," she writes. "However I want to clarify some very important things. I am not a violent person, I do not promote violence and it's important people hear and understand my speech in its entirety rather than one phrase taken wildly out of context," Madonna continues. She goes on, "My speech began with" I want to start a revolution of love." I then go on to take this opportunity to encourage women and all marginalized people to not fall into despair but rather to come together and use it as a starting point for unity and to create positive change in the world." "I spoke in metaphor and I shared two ways of looking at things -- one was to be hopeful, and one was to feel anger and outrage, which I have personally felt," Madonna explains. "However, I know that acting out of anger doesn't solve anything. And the only way to change things for the better is to do it with love." The 58-year-old concludes her statement, "It was truly an honor to be part of an audience chanting "we choose love"." During her speech, Madonna also responded to those not in support of the nationwide protest. "And to our detractors that insist that this march will never add up to anything: F--k you. F--k you," she told the crowd. "It is the beginning of much-needed change." "Yes, I'm angry. Yes, I am outraged. Yes, I have thought an awful lot about blowing up the White House," Madonna continued. "But I know that this won't change anything. We cannot fall into despair." Stars such as Amy Schumer, Miley Cyrus, Helen Mirren, Blake Lively and many more all attended the event in major cities like D.C., Los Angeles, Chicago and New York City. (Eonline)
Sprint Purchases 33 Percent Stake in Tidal. Jay Z's and the streaming service's many artist-owners will remain part owners as Tidal becomes available to Sprint's 45 million retail customers and the two companies partner on exclusives. Sprint has acquired a 33 percent stake in Jay Z's streaming service Tidal, the two companies announced Monday. A source familiar with the matter tells Billboard that the purchase was for $200 million and that Jay and each of the company's two-dozen artist-owners will remain part owners. As part of the deal, Tidal will become available to Sprint's 45 million retail customers, while the companies will partner for exclusives from their artists, according to a press release. Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure joins Tidal's board of directors. "Jay saw not only a business need, but a cultural one, and put his heart and grit into building TIDAL into a world-class music streaming platform that is unrivaled in quality and content," Claure said in a statement. "The passion and dedication that these artist-owners bring to fans will enable Sprint to offer new and existing customers access to exclusive content and entertainment experiences in a way no other service can." Another aspect of the partnership includes the creation of a "dedicated marketing fund," which a source says will have an annual budget of $75 million solely for the artist initiatives and exclusives. For those who already subscribe to Tidal, estimated to be around 1 million people, there will be no change in the existing service. "Sprint shares our view of revolutionizing the creative industry to allow artists to connect directly with their fans and reach their fullest, shared potential," said Jay Z in a statement. "Marcelo understood our goal right away and together we are excited to bring Sprint's 45 million customers an unmatched entertainment experience." Tidal's and Sprint's relationship dates back to the March 2015 U.S. launch of the company, when a report from the New York Post indicated that Sprint had acquired a stake in the company. At the time, Sprint walked back any formal deal, only alluding to negotiations "to determine how to best to make the service available to its customers.... We are working together in partnership for the vision of the common cause of reestablishing the value of music, it is NOT a financial investment or exclusive partnership." Those discussions seem to have resulted in Monday's announcement, which also comes days after Norwegian media outlet Dagens Næringsliv published a lengthy report claiming that Tidal had been inflating subscriber numbers, while rumors of an acquisition, possibly by Apple, have been growing for months. Jay Z bought Tidal from Swedish company Aspiro AB for $56 million in 2015. (Hollywood Reporter)
Movies
Star Wars: The Last Jedi Is the Title for Episode VIII. Star Wars fans get excited! The highly anticipated follow-up to Star Wars: The Force Awakens has received an official title and release date. Star Wars: Episode VIII is titled Star Wars: The Last Jedi and will land in theaters Dec. 15. "It's official. STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI is the next chapter of the Skywalker saga. This December. #TheLastJedi," the official Twitter account for the franchise tweeted Monday morning. The Last Jedi is written and directed by Rian Johnson and produced by Kathleen Kennedy and Ram Bergman and executive produced by J.J. Abrams, Jason McGatlin, and Tom Karnowski. The Last Jedi will pick up right where The Force Awakens left off, and cast members Mark Hamill, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong'o, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Gwendoline Christie and Andy Serkis are returning for the next chapter in the Star Wars saga. They'll be joined by new cast members Benicio Del Toro, Laura Dern, and newcomer Kelly Marie Tran. Carrie Fisher, who appeared in The Force Awakens, was slated to return in Episode VIII. The real-life Princess Leia passed away in December, which could affect what happens in the upcoming movie. Both Disney and Lucasfilm didn't comment, but insiders told The Hollywood Reporter that she had at least two key scenes in Star Wars: Episode VIII and Star Wars: Episode IX: a Leia reunion with Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) and a confrontation with Leia's son Kylo Ren (Adam Driver). Insiders claimed Leia was meant to have a more prominent role in Episode IX than Episode VIII. Many have wondered if she could appear using CGI technology as she did in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. (Eonline)
Could Fox's 'X-Men' Movies Rescue Its Failing 'Fantastic Four' Franchise? What if the friends and foes of the FF got folded into the wider 'X-Men' movie universe? When it comes to Fox's Marvel licenses, there are two inescapable facts: First that people really seem to like those X-Men-related movies, with even satellite projects like Deadpool and Logan eliciting excitement from beyond the core fan base. Second, it's apparently impossible to make a good Fantastic Four movie -- or, at least, Fox hasn't worked out how to do it, leaving that property essentially dead in terms of a big-screen franchise. That second one feels particularly sad, when you consider the strength of the characters contained inside the Fantastic Four property. Not the eponymous quartet itself -- indeed, it could be argued that, Ben Grimm aside, the Fantastic Four are the least interesting characters in the entire FF mythology -- but everyone that surrounds it: Galactus and the Silver Surfer. Doctor Doom. The Skrulls and the Kree. The Impossible Man, the Puppet Master, the Mole Man and so on -- there is an army of potential trapped inside a franchise that seems destined to go nowhere. So why not rescue those characters by placing them in X-Men movies? There may, of course, be practical reasons why this cannot be the case -- perhaps restrictions on the usage of particular characters under specific licenses, or a clause simply demanding that the FF and X-Men characters are never to be mixed -- but, if not, it seems like a solution to a number of problems for Fox, beyond simply answering the question "Is there a way we rescue Annihilus and the Negative Zone from cinematic purgatory?" Mixing the two properties would, obviously, expand the scope of the current X-Men franchise considerably, and in the direction the franchise needs it: bringing in new threats to the good guys, and bringing in different ways in which the good guys can be threatened. To date, after all, the majority of the X-Men movies have the same exact uber-plot -- "there is a threat to mutant kind, Charles Xavier and whoever his students are have to deal with it somehow, and Magneto will find some way to be involved in a morally ambiguous manner" -- and, to be honest, it's getting a little old, 17 years into the franchise. Bringing in characters like Doctor Doom (a good, old-fashioned despot who wants to rule the world) or the Psycho Man (an alien scientist who likes to literally toy with other people's emotions) would only broaden the stories being told in the franchise and, arguably, broaden the appeal of the franchise at the same time. It could also differentiate the different strands of the X-Men property, giving each an identity allowing them to succeed in the same way that Deadpool had a fresh appeal purely by avoiding the mutant plight altogether: New Mutants could be a movie series dealing with goofy threats like the Impossible Man (Hey, there's comic book precedent for such things), while X-Men deal with the traditional mutant survival angst and threats. (Gambit, should that movie ever be made, can teach the Mole Man about romantic relationships; it just seems fitting.) Using the Fantastic Four-related villains and supporting characters in this way would let Fox clear the way for a third attempt at a Fantastic Four movie, should the studio want one, by building an audience appetite for it, while also letting filmmakers work out just how to approach it in the "safer" environment of a successful franchise. If done right, it could be something that would ultimately enrich Fox's larger superhero plans, and jump-start a franchise that has never fared well at the box office. So... who do we have to talk to ensure that there's a Fantastic Four presence in the next big X-movie? (Hollywood Reporter)
TV
This Is Us Adorable Sneak Peek: The Big Three Make Birthday Demands and Interrupt Bedroom Time in the Process. The Big Three are having a big day on the Tuesday, Jan. 24 episode of NBC's This Is Us: They're turning 10 years old. In the past of course, the present they're still in their 30s. In the exclusive clip from "Three Sentences", pint-sized Kate, Kevin and Randall walk in on their parents trying to "get lucky." Jack (Milo Ventimiglia) wants to get the kids a dog. Rebecca (Mandy Moore) does not. "Our beautiful children need a beautiful dog," Jack says. "OK, get 'em a dog and then get them a new mommy who will walk it," Rebecca snarks. But the kids, well, the kids want something else entirely: Their own birthday parties. Kate wants a Madonna party, she and new BFF love the Material Girl. Kevin wants a Princess Bride movie, despite the fact he was terrified of the movie. And Randall? Randall is fine with whatever because he's Randall and if he invites one kid from school, he has to invite them all. Oh, he wants a magician too. "What just happened?" the bewildered parents ask. Meanwhile, in the present, Randall (Sterling K. Brown) struggles to find time with William (Ron Cephas Jones) as work gets hectic, Kevin (Justin Hartley) makes a major romantic decision and Kate's (Chrissy Metz) gastric bypass journey takes a turn. This Is Us is also going to cover new ground and tackle Jack's death. "Next week's episode is a big episode," creator Dan Fogelman revealed on the show's panel during the 2017 TCA Winter Press Tour when asked when we'll learn more about the loss of Jack. "Next week is a big week, and then we have a while to go in the big picture." NBC announced This Is Us was renewed for two additional seasons, 36 more episodes, at the 2017 TCA Winter Press Tour. "We all got our wish that this is a hit show," NBC entertainment president Jennifer Salke said in a statement. "This Is Us is as good as anything we've ever had, we're thrilled to renew it for two seasons and there's no doubt it will have a long life on NBC. On behalf of everyone at NBC, we're grateful for the artistry of the cast, crew, and producers assembled by our gifted creator, Dan Fogelman. In a world where there are literally hundreds of television dramas, we're proud to have one of the very best that is also one of the highest-rated." This Is Us airs Tuesdays, 9 p.m. on NBC. (Eonline)
Mike Has No Desire to Re-Team With Harvey in This Suits Midseason Premiere Sneak Peek. Mike Ross is out of jail and Jessica Pearson has left the building. So, now what? That's the question facing every single character on Suits as the show returns for the second half of season six on Wednesday, Jan. 25. And one many fans of the USA drama have been asking themselves during the show's hiatus. But if anyone thought these new episodes would see a return to business as normal, well, they were dead wrong. Especially where Mike is concerned. In the sneak peek of the midseason premiere, exclusive to E! News, Harvey's (Gabriel Macht) already made an offer to his right-hand man to return to the firm (albeit in a legal capacity this time), but Mike (Patrick J. Adams) wants no part of it. "As easy as it would be for me to just come back and pick up right where we left off, I can't look myself in the mirror if all I'm doing is going back to corporate law," Mike tells Harvey. And there's no amount of pleading from his old boss that'll do the trick. Mike isn't budging. "I think he's really soul-searching, you know? He's taking a difficult road. Obviously, the easiest thing for him to do would be to stand by his friend Harvey and for them to sort of do what they've always done, which is go at it as this sort of fearsome twosome," Adams told E! News about the decision made in the episode, which he also directed. "Financially, it would be obviously much easier to stick it out with Harvey and just be some small part of these cases that he used to be a bigger part of, but I think this whole experience for Mike, from the trial where he realized that he'd been wasting a significant talent and not really doing what he had fully set out to do, which was help people who couldn't help themselves [and] by going to prison and serving the time and paying the price of the crime that you've committed for so long and seeing the way it affects the people that he loves, he's adamant that he do something different with his life." Playing this newly refocused Mike is the most fun Adams has had on the long-running series in some time, he admitted. "It feels a lot like that first season of Mike Ross in these last six episodes," he added. "He feels older and more mature and a lot more confident and a lot less nervous, but again the stakes are so high for him now because he's essentially starting over, trying to redefine who he is and what he wants and to convince the world to allow him to do work that, as far as they're concerned, this is an ex-felon who's just trying to make good on committing a crime. He has to do a lot of convincing to educate people about who he really is and what he wants to do." Will Mike be successful in his pursuits to do something a bit more noble with his life? There's only one way to find out... Suits returns for the second half of season six on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 10 p.m. on USA. (Eonline)
The 100 Faces a Fiery New Danger in the Stunning Season 4 Poster. Forget Clarke and her friends -- will we survive the fourth season of The 100? First, that epic trailer told us death was inevitable, and now we have the season four key art, exclusive to E! News that shows the gang defiantly facing a fiery explosion on the horizon. Thanks to Alie's warning at the end of season three, we know that in six months, the earth is about to become 96% uninhabitable due to radiation. Clarke chose not to let the human race only exist in Alie's fantasy world, so the sky people and grounders alike will face black rain, a lack of drinkable water, and pre-cancerous lesions, along with what looks like a whole bunch of violent disagreements with each other (as usual). While we're still figuring out how exactly a bunch of badass teenagers are supposed to fight off the meltdown of earth's nuclear reactors, we're sure The 100 has got some serious twists up its sleeve. Of course, it helps to have a leader like Clarke, who gives a pretty rousing speech in the trailer. "If we stick together, we won't just survive, we'll thrive," she tells the gang. Too bad it seems like she'll face some resistance from within, as both Monty (Christopher Larkin) and Murphy (Richard Harmon) are questioning her leadership, while Roan (new series regular Zach McGowan) may be making his move to rule. What do you think of the poster? The 100 returns Wednesday, February 1 at 9 p.m. on the CW. (Eonline)
The Magicians' Kings and Queens Finally Get Their Crowns in Season 2 -- Watch Their Coronation Begin. All hail the new kings and queens. The Magicians' highly anticipated second season is just two days away, and what better way to celebrate the Syfy hit's return than with an exclusive sneak peek at the premiere...especially one that will answer several cliffhangers that made fans scream "WTF?!" at their TV screens last season? In E! News' exclusive sneak peek, Quentin (Jason Ralph), Alice (Olivia Taylor Dudley), Eliot (Hale Appleman) and Margo (Summer Bishil) are all alive and well (Phew!) and about to be crowned Fillory's new royal family. Huzzah! But, of course, there's a catch. (Isn't there always a catch?) Hey, at least we get a chance to see the foursome's new crowns, which the cast was very excited about trying on for the first time. "Awesome, who doesn't want to wear a crown?!" Olivia Taylor Dudley told E! News of trying on her crown for the first time, adding each one "really suits" the character that wears it. On the Brakesbill crew becoming royalty in season two, Jason Ralph explained, "We find out that this magical land that Quentin has always dreamed of actually exists and turns out is the source of all magic everywhere. It also turns out that if you're from Earth, you are considered royalty in this place. In order for us to use the resources available to us in this new land, we must be crowned kings and queens, and it happens relatively soon and is sort of a dream come true." Hell yes, it is. But what about Penny (Arjun Gupta), who had his hands chopped off the last time we saw him? Fret not, he (and both of his hands!) are in the sneak peek. The Magicians returns for its second season on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 9 p.m. on Syfy. (Eonline)
"Vanderpump Rules" stars Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright are getting their own reality TV spin-off ... TMZ has learned. Sources close to Bravo -- which will air the series -- tell us they started filming a new show for Jax and GF Brittany a few months ago in Kentucky ... where her family lives. We're told the focus of the show will be Brittany's family pressuring her to get hitched to the 'Vanderpump' bad boy ... but he's just not into sealing the deal. Jax is a notorious player on 'Vanderpump,' and a commitment-phobe ... unclear if he's sold on the idea of marriage. Bravo has one big fear ... that they won't be together by the time this thing airs in the summer. (TMZ)
On Sunday, news broke that Stacey Dash would no longer be a contributor at Fox News, and Twitter rejoiced. "Stacey Dash got the boot right after the inauguration. Good job Fox," tweeted one user. "Stacey Dash had a job? I wasn't aware that she was working," tweeted another. Given Dash's past stirring up ire with her comments criticizing transgender rights, hip hop artists and the ban of immigration of Middle Easterners, most reactions include hilarious memes and gifs to celebrate that she would no longer work at Fox News. A network spokesperson confirmed to TheWrap that Dash has exited -- However, multiple outlets reported Dash was fired, which was not confirmed by the spokesperson. Dash had been a Fox News contributor since 2014. Clicking on her bio page on FoxNews.com brings you to a 404 error page. In 2015, the network suspended Dash for her use of profanity on-air while talking about former President Barack Obama's speech about terrorism. (aol.com)
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