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Jana Kramer Is Pregnant With Baby No. 2 After Suffering Multiple Miscarriages. Jana Kramer is pregnant with her second child! The One Tree Hill star announced the news via Instagram on Monday. "Surprise! We have a rainbow baby on the way and couldn't be more excited!" the celeb wrote alongside a photo of her posing with husband Mike Caussin and 2-year-old daughter Jolie. "Jolie is going to be a big sister & we're becoming a family of 4!" The proud parents plan on welcoming the child in November. She also announced the news on her iHeartRadio podcast, Whine Down With Jana Kramer. "I'm pregnant!" she yelled. The happy news comes about six months after the "Dammit" singer revealed she had suffered a miscarriage. The star made the announcement via Instagram in December and revealed this wasn't her first loss. In fact, the actress said she'd lost her last two pregnancies on Monday's episode of her podcast. "It's been a tough journey," she said. "We have lost our last two pregnancies. So, it's been really rough. We've both had a really hard time with this one because, you know, the one we lost in last October -- we went to our 10-week ultrasound and it was gone. We had already heard the heartbeat, and I was sick. So, that was just really hard. And then we did IVF, and it worked. And then I ended up having chemical loss. But just going through IVF again, it was just really hard." According to her podcast, Kramer has had three miscarriages and two chemical losses. "It's been tough because we've, like, wanted to tell people, but at the same time, it's also that hard thing of being like 'and we lost it,'" she said. Caussin also said he's "super excited" for the arrival of their second child and agreed "it's been a long road." "I just think its -- we have a greater appreciation for the miracle of having a baby because of what we've been through, what you've been through, with miscarriages," he said. "And I think anyone that's been through that definitely can relate." This isn't the only heartache the couple has faced in their relationship. In 2016, the two separated after a year of marriage. It was reported that the football player had been unfaithful to his wife. However, the two reconciled and renewed their vows in December. Congratulations to the growing family! (Eonline)

Cardi B and Offset are already married, and documents show they actually tied the knot MONTHS ago -- which explains why he's now calling her his "wife" in public. We did some digging and found out they got a marriage certificate in Fulton County, GA on Sept. 20, 2017. For you single folks ... the marriage certificate is filed with the court AFTER a couple does the deed as proof the marriage really happened. When Migos won Best Group Sunday at the BET Awards, Offset said excitedly, "I thank my wife. You should thank yours." The secret marriage puts a new perspective on their big public engagement. You'll recall, Offset got down on one knee back in October during their performance in Philly. Turns out ... Offset and Cardi are a true showbiz couple 'cause that was all for show. Now, we know they were already husband and wife for a month at that point. (TMZ)

Ben Affleck Has Double Date With Lindsay Shookus and Her Parents. Time to meet the parents! Ben Affleck and Lindsay Shookus had a double date with her parents, Christine and Robert, on Saturday night -- and things appeared to go swimmingly! The 45-year-old superstar and the Saturday Night Live dined out at French-Asian restaurant Cassia in Santa Monica, Calif. For the outing, Lindsay donned a peach sweater and nude suede bomber jacket. Her beau opted for a Gucci leather bomber jacket and jeans. An eyewitness tells E! News that Lindsay sipped on a glass of wine during the intimate dinner. The group of four were photographed laughing and enjoying their meal together. A source tells E! News that Ben, Lindsay, her parents and her 5-year-old daughter from her previous marriage to producer Kevin Miller are all staying at the movie star's new home in the Pacific Palisades and that the group went on a hike together on Sunday. Almost a year ago, Lindsay was thrust into the spotlight when news broke that Affleck was dating the New York-based producer after his headline-making split with Jennifer Garner. Last month, Shookus opened up about what it's like to find herself in the limelight during a rare interview with Elle, "My entire career has been behind the camera, and that's definitely where I'm most comfortable. I'm a producer, I'm a mom, a friend," she said. "Being considered a public figure honestly makes me laugh." The pair first made headlines on July 6, 2017 when they stepped out for dinner in the Pacific Palisades. Meanwhile, Affleck is known for being very involved in the lives of his three children, Violet, 12, and Seraphina, 9, and son Samuel, 6. (Eonline)

Kim Kardashian was ready to pull the plug on her marriage to Kanye West after his "slavery" remark on TMZ Live ... or so, Kanye thought. Turns out the biggest backlash Kanye faced after saying 400 years of slavery "sound like a choice" ... was at home. He says, "There was a moment where I felt like after TMZ, maybe a week after that, I felt like the energy levels were low." Ye told The NY Times, he actually called several family members and asked, "Was Kim thinking about leaving me after TMZ?" Obviously, they've worked things out. BTW, the Times asked Kanye if he wanted to rephrase the statement about "slavery." He refused, saying ... "I never said slavery itself -- like being shackled in chains -- was a choice. That's why I went from slave to 400 years to mental prison to this and that. If you look at the clip you see the way my mind works." Okay. It's definitely worth another look. (TMZ)

Roseanne: 'I made myself a hate magnet'. In an emotional interview, Roseanne Barr said she definitely feels remorse for the racist tweet that prompted ABC to cancel the revival of "Roseanne." Barr recorded a podcast interview with her longtime friend, Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, who on Sunday published an edited transcript and recording of the conversation. In the interview, Barr claims she "never would have wittingly called any black person a monkey." Barr spoke through tears for much of the interview, her first since the cancellation of "Roseanne." She also lamented that some people don't accept her explanation blaming the sleep drug Ambien for a tweet that likened former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett to a person created by the Muslim Brotherhood and "Planet of the Apes." "I said to God, 'I am willing to accept whatever consequences this brings because I know I've done wrong. I'm going to accept what the consequences are,' and I do, and I have,'" Barr said. "But they don't ever stop. They don't accept my apology, or explanation. And I've made myself a hate magnet. And as a Jew, it's just horrible. It's horrible." Barr said of her tweet that she "didn't mean what they think I meant." "But I have to face that it hurt people," Barr said. "When you hurt people even unwillingly there's no excuse. I don't want to run off and blather on with excuses. But I apologize to anyone who thought or felt offended and who thought that I meant something that I, in fact, did not mean. It was my own ignorance, and there's no excuse for that ignorance." ABC on Thursday announced it will this fall air a 10-episode Conner family sitcom without Barr in it. In a statement issued by the show's producer, Barr said she agreed to the settlement to save the jobs of 200 cast and crew members. ABC swiftly axed "Roseanne" last month after Barr's tweet. ABC Entertainment President Channing Dungey said it was "abhorrent, repugnant and inconsistent with our values." Though "Roseanne" prompted outrage for jokes about minority characters and an episode some called Islamophobic, it was watched by an enormous television audience. The first episode in March was seen by more than 25 million people. "I've lost everything," Barr said on the podcast. "And I regretted it before I lost everything." (PageSix)

Paris Jackson says a tweet on her grandfather Joe Jackson's verified Twitter account did not come from him. "This is a beautiful tweet," she wrote Sunday of a message alluding to Joe's reported terminal cancer battle. "Though it upsets me to see whoever is in charge of this account taking advantage of it," Paris, 20, continued. "My grandfather did not tweet this. I'm not sure if he's ever used this account." When her Twitter followers asked for more details, Paris added, "I was with him there's no possible way for him to have tweeted it," going on to indicate that she spent "all afternoon and evening" with her grandfather. The daughter of the late Michael Jackson also shared love for her family, writing, "blessed to have a family that comes together the way the Jacksons do" and "thank you all for the love you've sent during this time." The post on the pop music patriarch's Twitter account appeared to mark the first time Joe has publicly opened up about his reported terminal cancer battle. "I have seen more sunsets than I have left to see," the tweet reads. "The sun rises when the time comes and whether you like it or not the sun sets when the time comes." The message was accompanied by a photo of the 89-year-old staring out at the ocean and holding on to a rail as the sun was setting in the distance. As the tweet went viral on Sunday, fans sent Joe well wishes, with one Twitter user writing, "Stay strong Mr. Jackson. You have brought such wonderful music into our lives via your wonderful family." Joe was also on the mind of his daughter Janet Jackson on Friday, when she praised her "incredible" father while accepting the 2018 Radio Disney Music Awards' Impact trophy. "It's beautiful, it's humbling to be recognized as someone that has had a positive impact, but if I have been fortunate enough to impact others it is only because I, myself, have been greatly impacted by positive people in my life," Janet, 52, said in her speech. "My mother nourished me with the most extravagant love imaginable, my father, my incredible father, drove me to be the best that I can," she added. "My siblings set an incredibly high standard for artistic excellence... Sometimes, having an impact can be as simple as a smile, a handshake, or a hug." Joe has been battling the illness "for some time," TMZ reported on Friday, but is "at the end stages" and the "cancer cannot be treated." Family members, including Joe's 88-year-old wife Katherine Jackson, have been at his bedside, sources told TMZ. Jackson's children and grandchildren have also made visits. On Wednesday, son Jermaine shared with the Daily Mail, "He's very, very frail, he doesn't have long. The family needs to be by his bedside -- that's our only intention in his final days." Reps for Jackson, as well as various Jackson relatives, did not immediately return PEOPLE's request for comment. Jackson last posted a video of himself on June 6, explaining that he was at Jamba Juice -- where his late son Michael's music happened to be playing -- and was struggling to choose what to order. "So many choices to select from," he wrote. "With my son Michael's music playing in the background. I wanna be starting .. drinking all three." This isn't the first time the Jackson family patriarch has found himself hospitalized. In recent years he has battled several health setbacks -- including a stay in May 2016, due to a high fever. In November 2012, he recovered from a minor stroke at his Las Vegas home. Three years later, daughter Janet had to put rehearsals for her Unbreakable World Tour on hold when he suffered another stroke and heart arrhythmia in Brazil on his 87th birthday in July 2015. In June 2017, he was released from the hospital after a car accident in Las Vegas. Joe and his wife Katherine had 10 children together: Maureen, 68, Jackie, 67, Tito, 64, Jermaine, 63, La Toya, 62, Marlon, 61, Randy, 56, and Janet. Son Michael died from an apparent cardiac arrest at age 50 on June 25, 2009. Son Brandon died at birth in 1957. Joe is also the father of Joh'Vonnie Jackson, 43, the daughter of Cheryl Terrell, whom he had a 25-year-long affair with. Katherine filed for divorce twice but never went through with the separation. (People)

Dean DeLeo -- guitarist for the rock band, Stone Temple Pilots -- is heading for divorce ... and his wife claims he's an abusive, drunken mess who makes her fear for the lives of her and their daughter. According to the legal docs ... Jenn DeLeo filed for divorce a couple weeks ago, just days after he made violent threats to her, admitted he was cheating and told her to get out of the house ... and did it in front of their 6-year-old daughter, June. Jenn claims Dean's scary behavior started in 2012, shortly after they were married and she gave birth to June. She says he started abusing alcohol and drugs, and once took their baby into the ocean "while he was completely inebriated" ... nearly letting her drown. According to the docs, Jenn says Dean physically assaulted her months later after another drinking binge when she found him in the garage passed out with the car running and the garage door closed. She claims when she woke him he got angry, vomited, then threw her around and almost killed her. She says he's attempted to strangle her several times over the years. Jenn also accuses Dean of abusing his son from a previous marriage and telling her he could have his ex-wife killed ... which makes her constantly live in fear. Jenn claims Dean's temper is so out of control, she and June always walk on eggshells. And, she says he's threatened suicide if she leaves him ... saying she'll find him hanging like their personal friend, Chester Bennington. Dean allegedly assaulted Jenn once again before Thanksgiving 2017 when she confronted him about his extramarital affairs. Jenn says she was going to press charges but changed her mind to avoid ruining the holiday ... but now wishes she had. Interesting note -- Jenn is one of James Toback's sexual misconduct accusers, and says the #MeToo movement finally empowered her to file for divorce. She's seeking custody and child/spousal support, too. We reached out to Dean ... no word back so far. (TMZ)

Heather Locklear was arrested Sunday night for battery on a police officer ... and this is the second time. Locklear was taken into custody at her home shortly before midnight and booked for 2 counts of misdemeanor battery upon an officer and emergency personnel. The original 911 call was for a disturbance. Law enforcement sources say she was heavily intoxicated when a family member called. Heather, who we're told was extremely agitated, punched a responding deputy who was trying to separate Heather from members of her family. Paramedics arrived and, while putting her on the gurney, she kicked an EMT. Heather was taken to a hospital to get checked out and then was taken to jail where she was booked. She's being held on $20,000 bail. Locklear was placed on an involuntary psychiatric hold last week after allegedly choking her mom and attacking her dad. (TMZ)

Nipsey Hussle unleashed a vicious slap on a man's face in the middle of an argument over where he could park his whip ... and it's all captured on video. The L.A. rapper's in the street outside the venue for Sunday night's 'BET Awards' when he gets into with another guy. We're told the issue was whether or not Nipsey could move some cones and drive through a restricted area. Tempers flare, and after the guy smacks a traffic cone out of the hand of Nipsey's bodyguard ... Hussle unloads a hard-right slap. A law officer immediately grabs Nipsey to keep the fight from escalating ... and then he gets back in his car. We're told the reason for the tussle was Nipsey was late for a rehearsal and thought he could drive past the cones ... but security tried to stop him. It's unclear if any reports or arrests have been made. (TMZ)

Ronnie Magro-Ortiz's Ex Jen Harley Arrested for Domestic Battery. There's new behind-the-scenes drama for reality star Ronnie Magro-Ortiz's ex, Jen Harley. Harley was arrested on Monday for alleged domestic battery, E! News can confirm. She was taken into custody at the Clark County Detention Center in Las Vegas, according to inmate in-custody records. The 31-year-old new mom's bail was set at $3,000 and a hearing is scheduled for Tuesday morning. E! News has reached out to the Jersey Shore: Family Vacation star's rep for comment. The former couple, who welcomed daughter Ariana Sky in early April, have had a tumultuous relationship off-camera as issues in their romance played out on the MTV series. Behind the scenes, the two got into a vicious social media fight at the end of the month, which Ronnie later apologized for. The two split soon after. "He apologized for everything and admitted where he had been wrong but he also wants what's best for his daughter and he realizes this is not a healthy environment for her," a source told E! News of their breakup. In early June, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department confirmed to E! News that the two got into a physical altercation at Planet Hollywood, sparked by the sudden death of her dog. Harley called authorities to report the fight and police later determined through conversations with the reality star and hotel security that she had been the "aggressor." Though she was considered a suspect and wanted for domestic violence, he declined to press charges at the time. Harley denied hitting the reality star. Us Weekly first broke the news of Harley's arrest. (Eonline)

Pawn Stars' Richard Harrison Dead: "The Old Man" Was 77. Pawn Stars' Richard Harrison has died. The star often referred to as "the old man" was 77. Gold & Silver Pawn Shop confirmed the news on Monday. According to a statement on the company's Facebook page, Harrison was "surrounded by loving family this past weekend and went peacefully." "The team at Gold & Silver Pawn and the Pawn Stars family is grieving his loss," part of the statement read. "He will be remembered as the best father, grandfather and great-grandfather you could have by his family and by fans as the sometimes grumpy (always loving, however), often wisecracking, and voice of absolute reason on the History television show Pawn Stars." Harrison's son and co-star, Rick, also paid tribute to his father on social media. "Today I lost a friend, a father, a teacher and so much more," Rick wrote on Instagram. "The Old Man lost his long battle with Parkinson's this morning. Love you Dad. See you on the other side." In another post showing a close-up of his father, Rick wrote, "He was my hero and I was fortunate to get a very cool 'Old Man' as my dad. That I got to share him with so many others and they got to see what a great family man he was is something I am grateful to have experienced with him. He lived a very full life and through the History television show Pawn Stars touched the lives of people all over, teaching them the value of loving your family, hard work and humor. We appreciate everyone's thoughts and prayers and ask that we are provided some privacy at this time." History also released a statement about the fallen star. "We are deeply saddened by the loss of our friend Richard 'The Old Man' Harrison, a beloved member of the HISTORY and @pawnstars family," the network tweeted. "He will be greatly missed for his wisdom and candor. Our thoughts are with the Harrison family during this difficult time." Harrison moved to Las Vegas in 1981 after retiring from the Navy. Pawn Stars premiered in 2009. Services are pending at this time. (Eonline)

Carlos Lopez Jr. -- one of the repo guys on "Operation Repo" -- is dead of an apparent suicide ... TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Carlos' roommate found him Sunday around 8 PM on the balcony of their downtown L.A. apartment. The roommate called 911, police and paramedics responded, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. He had a gunshot wound to the head, which police believe was self-inflicted. Our sources say he left a suicide note. Carlos -- who was on "Operation Repo" from 2012 to 2014 -- was also a successful character actor. He had several small roles on scripted TV shows ... including "iCarly" and "CSI: Cyber." Most recently, he played a CIA station chief in Tom Cruise's "American Made." He's also an Army vet. Carlos reportedly did 37 months in combat with the 82nd Airborne. Carlos was 35. RIP. (TMZ)

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