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Jason Aldean and Wife Brittany Welcome Baby Girl Navy Rome. It's a girl! Jason Aldean and his wife Brittany Aldean welcomed their baby girl, Navy Rome Williams. "Today our family became complete as we welcomed our daughter Navy Rome to the world," the country star wrote in a heartwarming Instagram post. "Born on 2/4/19 weighing 7lbs 12oz and looking identical to her older brother." Aldean continued his caption, "So excited to watch what life has in store for this little princess." His wife, Brittany, also took to Instagram to share the wonderful news about her daughter. "7lbs 12oz of pure preciousness...We love you so much baby girl!!" It's unknown what sparked the pair's interest in the name Navy Rome, but last November, Brittany revealed her daughter's name during her baby shower. This is the couple's second child together, and Jason's fourth. They welcomed their son, Memphis Aldine Williams, on Dec. 1, 2017. Jason did explain the inspiration behind his son's name to Country Countdown USA, saying, he's "always been a big Elvis [Presley] fan." The "King of Rock and Roll" lived in the famous Graceland estate in Memphis, so it's easy to see where Aldean got the idea. Not too long ago, Brittany posted a sweet Instagram pic of her son. "How's my little pumpkin pie 14 months already," she captioned her post. The two lovebirds have been married for a little over three years now and have two kids together. Aldean has two daughters, Keeley and Kendyl, with his ex-wife Jessica Ussery. With the addition of Navy Rome, they're now a family of six! Congrats to Jason and Brittany on their little bundle of joy. (Eonline)
The Bachelor Star Bekah Martinez Gives Birth to Her First Child. The time has arrived! The Bachelor star Bekah Martinez and her boyfriend Grayston Leonard just welcomed their first baby! Leonard posted the exciting news on Instagram and shared two photos of their sweet new bundle of joy. In the photos, Leonard and Martinez's baby sleeps on her chest and in another one covers its face with some gray mittens. "#nopicturesplease," he wrote in the post. According to People, the couple welcomed a baby girl via water birth on Feb. 1 at 10:14 a.m. The 23-year-old star and her partner have been dating for several months, and made their relationship official last July. When Bekah found out she was pregnant, she told Pure Wow in Sept. 2018 that she was in "disbelief." "I was in disbelief and thought, 'Is this really happening?'" Adding, "I immediately called Grayston and then went across the street to the Dollar Tree and bought two more pregnancy tests. They, of course, were both positive." Fast forward to 2019, and the couple's baby has made its debut. Days before delivering her baby, The Bachelor alum took to Instagram to share how at "peace" she was with everything. "I actually have super-human patience right now," she captioned her pregnancy picture. "I know my due date is Tuesday, but I am perfectly at peace with going a couple weeks more. I trust my baby and I trust my body. He or she will come when they're fully ready for the journey earth-side." She was all smiles wearing a ruffled white crop top and blue tassel earrings. In early January, the reality TV star playfully showed off her "most comfortable maternity outfit" on Instagram. At the time, she was 38 weeks and about ready to pop. But aside from her barely-there clothes (she was bundled in a cozy blanket/scarf), she had that "pregnancy glow." Now that her sweet bundle of joy has made its way into the world, it's only a matter of time before Bekah switches up her feed and snaps pics of her baby's "comfortable" clothes. Don't mind us, we'll just be scrolling through the star's Insta feed to see each and every baby photo. Bachelor Nation was first introduced to Bekah when she competed on Arie Luyendyk Jr. 's season of The Bachelor in 2017. She made it to week 7 of the ABC competition series. Congratulations Bekah and Grayston! (Eonline)
Andy Cohen Welcomes Baby Boy Via Surrogate -- Find Out His Meaningful Name. Here's our Mazel of the day, to Andy Cohen, who just became a dad! The 50-year-old host of Bravo's Watch What Happens Live has welcomed his first child. Cohen announced the news on Instagram on Monday night with a sweet photo with his new baby boy, Benjamin Allen Cohen. "WOW! This is my son, Benjamin Allen Cohen. He is 9 lbs. 2 ounces !!" he wrote on Instagram. 20 inches!! Born at 6:35 pm, PT He is named after my grandfather Ben Allen. I'm in love. And speechless. And eternally grateful to an incredible surrogate. And I'm a dad. Wow." On December 20, Cohen had announced on his show that he was expecting a baby via surrogate in six weeks. "I've always tried to be as transparent as possible about my life. I over share and I expect everyone around me to do the same and tonight I want you to be the first to know that after many years of careful deliberation, fair amount of prayers and the benefit of science, if all goes according to plan, in about six weeks' time, I'm going to become a father thanks to a wonderful surrogate who is carrying my future," he said. "Family means everything to me and having one of my own is something I've wanted in my heart for my entire life," he continued. "And while it has taken me longer than most to get there, I cannot wait for what I envision will be my most rewarding chapter yet." Cohen's child joins his other baby, his dog Wacha. On Christmas Eve, the host posted on his Instagram a photo of him lying on a bed with his bed, writing, "Patiently waiting....." The best-selling author revealed the baby's sex on New Years' Eve while hosting a CNN special alongside his close friend Anderson Cooper. "This is the biggest year for me," he told Cooper. "It's a boy. I gotta tell you I cannot wait to meet this boy." Cohen also said he "never thought it would be possible to grow up and have a family," but my how he proved that wrong! On Jan. 26, Cohen and many Real Housewives star celebrated at a baby shower in Los Angeles. Kyle Richards, NeNe Leakes, Ramona Singer and Teresa Giudice hosted the gathering at Palms Restaurant and appropriately themed it "A Star Is Born." Some of the biggest Housewives were in attendance, including Lisa Rinna, Denise Richards, Sonja Morgan and more. Plus, John Mayer arrived later on because why not? Although there were some invitational snubs, Cohen and his band of housewives dined on delicious food such as Chinese chicken salad, espresso rubbed grass fed filet mignon, lobster Cobb salad, polenta cakes, chocolate chip cookies and more. A source told E! News that day, "It so much fun for the different cast members to hang out. No drama. Just lots of love for Andy." The insider also described the room as being "filled with love." Congrats on the new baby! (Eonline)
Chris Pratt 'nervous' asking Arnold Schwarzenegger to marry daughter Katherine. Chris Pratt proposed to Katherine Schwarzenegger in January, but not without asking for her father Arnold Schwarzenegger's blessing -- even if it was understandably intimidating. "I think any person who appreciates tradition and asks a father for his daughter's hand in marriage, it's inevitably going to be something that makes you a little nervous," Pratt told Extra at the premiere of his new film, "The Lego Movie 2." "But that's sort of the beauty of it." In a separate interview with Extra's Mario Lopez, Arnold praised his daughter's relationship after the engagement news broke, saying, "She is so happy. They both are so happy. As I said to him, he is such a likable guy. I love Chris -- he's fantastic." Katherine's mother, Maria Shriver, sent her well wishes for the couple in an Instagram comment when they first announced their impending nuptials. "Congratulations to two loving, kind, caring, thoughtful, spiritual people," Shriver, 63, wrote. "We are so happy for you. You are blessed, as is everyone who knows you. Yes, let's go." Pratt, 39, and Katherine, 29, confirmed their relationship on Instagram in December, but were rumored to have started dating in June following Pratt's split from Anna Faris. Pratt and Faris' divorce was finalized in the fall, and they share a 6-year-old son named Jack. (PageSix)
'Scrubs' actor Sam Lloyd diagnosed with cancer. Sam Lloyd, who is best known for playing attorney Ted on the hit series "Scrubs," has been diagnosed with cancer. Lloyd, who welcomed his first child with wife Vanessa in January, began experiencing headaches shortly afterward but chalked them up to being a new dad, according to the GoFundMe set up for his family. He then lost 10 pounds but also attributed that to "a busy schedule," as he had been caring for his ailing mother in Vermont. However, when the headaches increased, Lloyd underwent a CT scan that revealed he had a brain tumor. Within a day he went in for surgery, but doctors determined the tumor was too intertwined to remove. The couple was informed that the cancer in his brain had metastasized from his lungs, and further scans showed the cancer was also in his liver, spine and jaw. The couple is hoping to raise $100,000 to use toward medical costs, childcare and more. So far, they have raised more than $15,000. "Scrubs" creator Bill Lawrence tweeted out the fundraiser on Tuesday and wrote, "This is Sam. He was Ted on SCRUBS. He's a pal. Just had his first baby. Get involved if you can. I am." So far, none of Lloyd's "Scrubs" co-stars, including Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke, Donald Faison or John C. McGinley, have commented publicly on the news. Page Six has reached out to their reps for comment. (PageSix)
Jillian Michaels' former partner, Heidi, has filed docs to end the couple's domestic partnership ... months after the celebrity trainer announced the two were going their separate ways. Heidi filed docs for "dissolution with minor children" in Los Angeles Monday. The couple has a 6-year-old son and 9-year-old daughter together. In a statement in June of last year, Jillian said, "Heidi and I have been split for a while now. We've found we're better friends and parents living apart than staying together." We're told the two never got married ... and the docs were to end the couple's domestic partnership. Michaels proposed to Heidi in 2016 on the finale of her show, "Just Jillian" ... the pair had been together for 9 years when they announced their split. Michaels found her fame as a trainer on "Biggest Loser" from 2004 to 2006 ... she returned to the show after a brief hiatus in 2007. (TMZ)
Dwayne Johnson Hits Back at Southern Charm's Shep Rose After He Disses the 'Fast and Furious' Franchise, Shep Apologizes. Don't mess with The Rock! Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson took aim at Southern Charm star Shep Rose after the reality star dissed his long-running Fast and the Furious franchise. "They are never going to stop making fast and furious movies," Rose, 39, tweeted Opens a New Window. on Sunday, February 3. "My question is ... who keeps paying to see them? I don't know one person that does. Guy Fieri?" The Hobbs & Shaw actor, 46, responded directly to the post Opens a New Window. on Sunday, writing, "Hahah crazy right when you think the franchise over the years has made over $5billion globally. Oh, and I know one guy who watches ... my buddy Mark Zuckerberg. Crazy right!?" along with a shrug emoji. The Bravo personality was apologetic, tweeting back Opens a New Window. , "Whoa! The @TheRock answered my somewhat snarky tweet about the fast and furious franchise. I now officially retract my statement and will immediately binge every movie consecutively. Anything to keep The Rock on my good side. All the best to you sir!" The ninth installment of the film series, which was originally set for release on April 19, 2019, was pushed back by a year by Universal Studios in October 2017. Tyrese Gibson blamed Johnson for the delay at the time, writing on Instagram Opens a New Window. , "#FastFamily right? Nah... It's about #TeamDwayne #3yrs will it be worth the wait? #NoShaw just Hobbs will this be another #BayWatch? Guys guys just relax I'm just a passionate film critic." He continued: "I guess dreams do come true congratulations to @hhgarcia41O. and @therock you guys are just amazing you really broke up the #FastFamily I tried to warn you guys... You thought I was hating... ... I was simplyfighting to keep the family together what makes us great is when yousee us all TOGETHER we don't fly solo." One month earlier, the "Sweet Lady" singer, 40, took issue with the former WWE star's appearance in Hobbs & Shaw, writing of Johnson on Instagram, "I'm simply trying to reach him because we won't call me back about this solo #HobbsMovie. I want you to shoot it just not right now cause the #Fast9 release date has already been announced." Johnson responded to the comments on a July 12 episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen. "That whole thing with Tyrese, it was pretty disappointing because I've been friends with Tyrese for a very long time," he said at the time. "To me, there's no need to have a conversation." Days later, the model backtracked on his former stance during a July 17 episode of the "Red Pill" podcast. "I found myself being the messenger on behalf of various people associated to the [Fast and Furious] franchise," he told Van Lathan. "But stupid me was the only one who went public about those feelings, which is my own fault. It's not professional, it's not cool." Fast and Furious 9 is set for release on April 10, 2020. (UsMagazine)
Late Actor Kristoff St. John Tweeted About His Son's Suicide 2 Weeks Before He Was Found Dead. Two weeks before he was found dead, Kristoff St. John mourned the loss of his son, who died by suicide four years ago. The Young and the Restless star, who died Sunday at age 52, was last active on Twitter on Jan. 21, when he retweeted someone's post about losing a child that reads, "Grieving the loss of a child is a process. It begins on the day your child passes and ends the day the parent joins them." "Never a truer word was spoke," St. John tweeted. "Thanks for posting this." The soap star and ex-wife Mia St. John's son Julian died by suicide on Nov. 23, 2014, at the age of 24 following a lifelong battle with mental illness. He was reportedly found unresponsive in the bathroom of a Long Beach, California, facility. According to a 2013 Huffington Post profile, Julian, an artist, was diagnosed with schizophrenia at the age of 18 and had endured bouts of severe depression since he was a child. "Our son was the light of our lives, an artist with a beautiful mind and spirit," said Mia, who went on to found the El Saber es Poder (Knowledge is Power) Foundation to battle mental illness, in a statement at the time. "He fought long and hard against an illness for which there is no cure. Unfortunately, the pain became too great for him and I dare not say he lost the battle -- he simply chose to set himself free. My fight for mental health will continue. They may not find a cure in my lifetime, but we can try and prevent the loss of another beautiful soul." The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner confirmed to PEOPLE on Monday that St. John was found dead at a home in Woodland Hills on Sunday. He was pronounced deceased at 4:02 p.m. An autopsy is scheduled for Monday. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, a death investigation took place at around 2:05 p.m. for a possible alcohol overdose at the 2300 block of Morea Way. TMZ first reported the news. The actor's lawyer Mark Geragos addressed the news on Twitter, writing: "Few men had the unique strength, courage & sensitivity that @kristoffstjohn1 lived every single minute of every day. He impacted everyone he met and millions who he inspired and in turn admired him. On behalf of @MiaStJohnBoxer & @TheStJohnFamily thank you for all of your love." In 2017, St. John, who has played Neil Winters on CBS' The Young and the Restless since 1991, underwent psychiatric treatment after a reported scare regarding his mental health. According to TMZ, he threatened to kill himself with a gun and was placed under a 72-hour hold for psychiatric evaluation. In a statement to Entertainment Tonight at the time, Mia blasted reports about the incident. "I want the world to know the truth about what is happening with Kristoff, because currently there is inaccurate, and fabricated information being reported by certain online outlets," she said. "No parent should ever have to bury their child, and for those who do, it is a nightmare that haunts you forever. The death of our beloved son Julian has taken a toll on both of us. He is an actor and while he may appear whole on the outside, his heart is broken. As a society, we need to start taking mental health seriously and realize that no one is immune." Mia, 51, addressed St. John's death on Monday in a since-deleted tweet obtained by TMZ, writing: "THAT HOSPITAL KILLED OUR SON @TheArtofJulian THEN MY HUSBAND @kristoffstjohn1 THATS WHAT HAPPENED! THEY KILLED MY FAMILY." St. John is survived by his fiancee, Kseniya Mikhaleva, as well as daughter Paris with Mia and daughter Lola with ex-wife Allana Nadal. (People)
Taylor Swift's accused stalker sentenced to six months in jail. Taylor Swift's accused stalker was sentenced Tuesday to six months in jail in Manhattan Criminal Court for breaking into the pop star's Soho townhouse. Roger Alvarado, 22, who has nearly finished his jail stint, plans to return to Florida to serve five years' probation. The Swift-obsessed fan copped to criminal contempt and attempted burglary as part of a plea deal for using a ladder to climb through a window of the "Shake It Off" singer's Franklin Street home. Swift hadn't yet moved in. After a neighbor reported the April 20 burglary at the $18 million property, cops showed up and found Alvarado asleep in the star's bed. He had also used her shower, according to police. Once back in Florida, Alvarado must complete a mental-health program. (PageSix)
Pittsburgh Steelers superstar Antonio Brown was involved in a domestic dispute in January -- but he was NOT arrested ... TMZ Sports has confirmed with police. Our sources tell us a woman contacted the Hollywood Police Dept. in Florida in mid-January and made a report alleging misconduct by Brown. The details surrounding her allegations are unclear -- but we know cops investigated. A rep for the Hollywood Police Dept. tells TMZ Sports, "Mr. Brown was involved in a domestic dispute. No arrests were made." We've reached out to Brown's camp for comment multiple times -- so far, no word back. It's just the latest in a string of off-the-field drama for Brown -- who's not only been feuding with the Steelers, but he's also being sued over an alleged furniture-tossing tirade back in April. TMZ Sports broke the story ... the man behind the lawsuit claims Brown almost killed his 22-month-old son by throwing furniture off the balcony of his Florida apartment. Brown claims the man is lying and has said in a statement, "I'm innocent." Antonio has been in Florida training for the NFL season -- he's from Miami. (TMZ)
Soulja Boy vehemently denies attacking the woman who filed a police report against him, alleging kidnapping ... and, we're told he says this is a simple case of a woman scorned. Sources connected to the rapper tell TMZ, the alleged victim -- Kayla -- is flat-out lying when she says Soulja beat her and then took her in his garage and tied her to a chair for 6 hours. Our sources say the real story is this ... Soulja had been dating Kayla but ended the relationship, and she was irate. They say Kayla came to Soulja's house on Friday night, heavily under the influence, and crashed her car in his driveway ... hitting the curb. A crowd of people were partying inside the house and heard the crash. A woman who is Soulja's manager then came outside and told Kayla she was not welcome, and she should leave. Our sources say, Kayla then attacked the manager and the 2 began fighting. We're told Soulja never went outside his home and never even saw Kayla. As for Kayla's injuries ... we're told it was at the hands of Soulja's manager, who was defending herself against the attack. Soulja's people call Kayla's allegations "100% fabricated." The police took a kidnapping report Saturday from Kayla and are still investigating. (TMZ)
21 Savage was not turned over to ICE by the Dekalb County Police... turns out, ICE was on the scene when they pulled over the car in which the rapper was riding. 21's lawyer was irate over Sunday's arrest for being in the U.S. illegally, saying ICE knew about the rapper's status since 2017, when he filed for a U-Visa. Thing is ... until Sunday, ICE had no interaction with Savage. What's more ... 21's lawyer says ICE blew it by basing the arrest, in part, on the rapper's previous felony. As we reported, 21 pled guilty to felony drug charges in 2014, but the record was expunged last year. ICE does not have to honor an expungement ... the arrest and conviction can trigger deportation action. Ironically, 21 Savage's move to become a legal resident may have caused the arrest, because USCIS investigates the application and does a background check, which apparently revealed he was born in the UK, came to the U.S. legally in 2005 with a visa, but it expired the next year and he has been here illegally ever since. As for why Savage decided to ask for a U-Visa in 2017 ... there's a form of relief available for people who have been in the U.S. illegally for 10 years or longer, who have a qualifying U.S. relative living here. In Savage's case, he has 3 kids who were born here. Problem is ... ICE apparently believes the felony conviction knocks him out of the box. Another reason he may have wanted the visa ... it would allow him to leave the country to tour. As for why 21's cousin -- rapper Young Nudy -- was arrested in the same bust ... he had a warrant out, stemming from an incident in 2017. According to the docs, obtained by TMZ, Nudy is accused of shooting a man twice in the hip and once in the buttocks ... the man survived the attack. (TMZ)
C.Y. Lee, Author of 'Flower Drum Song', Dies at 102. Lee's bestselling book was adapted into a popular Broadway musical and later an Oscar-nominated film that was the first major Hollywood movie to have a majority Asian cast. C.Y. Lee, whose novel The Flower Drum Song became a best seller and the basis for a popular stage musical and Oscar-nominated film despite mixed critical reactions and concerns about stereotypes, has died at age 102. Lee's son, Jay Lee, told The Associated Press that his father died Nov. 8 in Los Angeles. The family decided at the time not to make his death public. The Flower Drum Song, a story of generational conflict set in San Francisco's Chinatown, came out in 1957, and quickly became a popular read. The New York Times' Idwal Jones praised Lee's "objective eye," but also faulted the book for its absence of "deeper notes" and its affinity for "slang and sex" and "popular taste." (The author would later acknowledge he wanted to reach a large audience). Lee's debut novel attracted the attention of screenwriter Joseph Fields and composers Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. Their musical adaptation, originally directed by Gene Kelly, ran on Broadway from 1958-60 and was revived in 2002, with a book by M. Butterfly playwright David Henry Hwang. A 1961 film version, among the first major Hollywood productions to feature an Asian cast, received five Academy Award nominations despite being called by The New Yorker an "elaborate fraud" and a showcase for crude stereotypes. Lee has since been praised as among the first Asian novelists to break through commercially in the U.S. and Hwang is among those who thought the book underrated. Flower Drum Song was out of print at the time Hwang worked on the Broadway revival and he had to track it down from a Seattle book seller. "I thought, 'Oh, it's such a shame this author and this book have been lost, particularly the bittersweet tone of the novel,'" Hwang told the AP in 2001. "C.Y.'s book is complicated in terms of texture about what it means to be an American -- the things you gain and the things you lose -- but it ultimately affirms the value of this social experience." A native of China who emigrated to the U.S. during World War II, Chin Yang Lee wrote several other novels, including China Saga and Gate of Rage, based on pro-democracy protests in 1989 centered on Tiananmen Square. He spent more than a year writing Flower Drum Song, and at the time was renting a small apartment above a Filipino nightclub in San Francisco. He was employed at the time by a Chinese-language newspaper, for which he wrote stories for elderly readers. For his novel, he drew upon his observations about the difference between older immigrants and their more assimilated children. "In Chinatown, I knew everything that was going on," he told the AP in 2002. "Out of that I created characters, using everybody including my own family and my friends, plus a lot of invention from the air." Lee struggled to find a publisher. After more than a dozen rejections, he was warned by his agent that he might have to "think of another profession." "But then the novel landed at the sick bed of an 80-year-old gentleman, who was a reader for a highbrow publishing house (Farrar, Straus)," Lee told the AP. "He was quite ill, but he read it. He didn't have the energy to write a two- or three-page critique. He wrote only two words -- 'Read this' -- and died. "Without those two words, the novel would have never been published." (Hollywood Reporter)
The Bachelor Star Bekah Martinez Gives Birth to Her First Child. The time has arrived! The Bachelor star Bekah Martinez and her boyfriend Grayston Leonard just welcomed their first baby! Leonard posted the exciting news on Instagram and shared two photos of their sweet new bundle of joy. In the photos, Leonard and Martinez's baby sleeps on her chest and in another one covers its face with some gray mittens. "#nopicturesplease," he wrote in the post. According to People, the couple welcomed a baby girl via water birth on Feb. 1 at 10:14 a.m. The 23-year-old star and her partner have been dating for several months, and made their relationship official last July. When Bekah found out she was pregnant, she told Pure Wow in Sept. 2018 that she was in "disbelief." "I was in disbelief and thought, 'Is this really happening?'" Adding, "I immediately called Grayston and then went across the street to the Dollar Tree and bought two more pregnancy tests. They, of course, were both positive." Fast forward to 2019, and the couple's baby has made its debut. Days before delivering her baby, The Bachelor alum took to Instagram to share how at "peace" she was with everything. "I actually have super-human patience right now," she captioned her pregnancy picture. "I know my due date is Tuesday, but I am perfectly at peace with going a couple weeks more. I trust my baby and I trust my body. He or she will come when they're fully ready for the journey earth-side." She was all smiles wearing a ruffled white crop top and blue tassel earrings. In early January, the reality TV star playfully showed off her "most comfortable maternity outfit" on Instagram. At the time, she was 38 weeks and about ready to pop. But aside from her barely-there clothes (she was bundled in a cozy blanket/scarf), she had that "pregnancy glow." Now that her sweet bundle of joy has made its way into the world, it's only a matter of time before Bekah switches up her feed and snaps pics of her baby's "comfortable" clothes. Don't mind us, we'll just be scrolling through the star's Insta feed to see each and every baby photo. Bachelor Nation was first introduced to Bekah when she competed on Arie Luyendyk Jr. 's season of The Bachelor in 2017. She made it to week 7 of the ABC competition series. Congratulations Bekah and Grayston! (Eonline)
Andy Cohen Welcomes Baby Boy Via Surrogate -- Find Out His Meaningful Name. Here's our Mazel of the day, to Andy Cohen, who just became a dad! The 50-year-old host of Bravo's Watch What Happens Live has welcomed his first child. Cohen announced the news on Instagram on Monday night with a sweet photo with his new baby boy, Benjamin Allen Cohen. "WOW! This is my son, Benjamin Allen Cohen. He is 9 lbs. 2 ounces !!" he wrote on Instagram. 20 inches!! Born at 6:35 pm, PT He is named after my grandfather Ben Allen. I'm in love. And speechless. And eternally grateful to an incredible surrogate. And I'm a dad. Wow." On December 20, Cohen had announced on his show that he was expecting a baby via surrogate in six weeks. "I've always tried to be as transparent as possible about my life. I over share and I expect everyone around me to do the same and tonight I want you to be the first to know that after many years of careful deliberation, fair amount of prayers and the benefit of science, if all goes according to plan, in about six weeks' time, I'm going to become a father thanks to a wonderful surrogate who is carrying my future," he said. "Family means everything to me and having one of my own is something I've wanted in my heart for my entire life," he continued. "And while it has taken me longer than most to get there, I cannot wait for what I envision will be my most rewarding chapter yet." Cohen's child joins his other baby, his dog Wacha. On Christmas Eve, the host posted on his Instagram a photo of him lying on a bed with his bed, writing, "Patiently waiting....." The best-selling author revealed the baby's sex on New Years' Eve while hosting a CNN special alongside his close friend Anderson Cooper. "This is the biggest year for me," he told Cooper. "It's a boy. I gotta tell you I cannot wait to meet this boy." Cohen also said he "never thought it would be possible to grow up and have a family," but my how he proved that wrong! On Jan. 26, Cohen and many Real Housewives star celebrated at a baby shower in Los Angeles. Kyle Richards, NeNe Leakes, Ramona Singer and Teresa Giudice hosted the gathering at Palms Restaurant and appropriately themed it "A Star Is Born." Some of the biggest Housewives were in attendance, including Lisa Rinna, Denise Richards, Sonja Morgan and more. Plus, John Mayer arrived later on because why not? Although there were some invitational snubs, Cohen and his band of housewives dined on delicious food such as Chinese chicken salad, espresso rubbed grass fed filet mignon, lobster Cobb salad, polenta cakes, chocolate chip cookies and more. A source told E! News that day, "It so much fun for the different cast members to hang out. No drama. Just lots of love for Andy." The insider also described the room as being "filled with love." Congrats on the new baby! (Eonline)
Chris Pratt 'nervous' asking Arnold Schwarzenegger to marry daughter Katherine. Chris Pratt proposed to Katherine Schwarzenegger in January, but not without asking for her father Arnold Schwarzenegger's blessing -- even if it was understandably intimidating. "I think any person who appreciates tradition and asks a father for his daughter's hand in marriage, it's inevitably going to be something that makes you a little nervous," Pratt told Extra at the premiere of his new film, "The Lego Movie 2." "But that's sort of the beauty of it." In a separate interview with Extra's Mario Lopez, Arnold praised his daughter's relationship after the engagement news broke, saying, "She is so happy. They both are so happy. As I said to him, he is such a likable guy. I love Chris -- he's fantastic." Katherine's mother, Maria Shriver, sent her well wishes for the couple in an Instagram comment when they first announced their impending nuptials. "Congratulations to two loving, kind, caring, thoughtful, spiritual people," Shriver, 63, wrote. "We are so happy for you. You are blessed, as is everyone who knows you. Yes, let's go." Pratt, 39, and Katherine, 29, confirmed their relationship on Instagram in December, but were rumored to have started dating in June following Pratt's split from Anna Faris. Pratt and Faris' divorce was finalized in the fall, and they share a 6-year-old son named Jack. (PageSix)
'Scrubs' actor Sam Lloyd diagnosed with cancer. Sam Lloyd, who is best known for playing attorney Ted on the hit series "Scrubs," has been diagnosed with cancer. Lloyd, who welcomed his first child with wife Vanessa in January, began experiencing headaches shortly afterward but chalked them up to being a new dad, according to the GoFundMe set up for his family. He then lost 10 pounds but also attributed that to "a busy schedule," as he had been caring for his ailing mother in Vermont. However, when the headaches increased, Lloyd underwent a CT scan that revealed he had a brain tumor. Within a day he went in for surgery, but doctors determined the tumor was too intertwined to remove. The couple was informed that the cancer in his brain had metastasized from his lungs, and further scans showed the cancer was also in his liver, spine and jaw. The couple is hoping to raise $100,000 to use toward medical costs, childcare and more. So far, they have raised more than $15,000. "Scrubs" creator Bill Lawrence tweeted out the fundraiser on Tuesday and wrote, "This is Sam. He was Ted on SCRUBS. He's a pal. Just had his first baby. Get involved if you can. I am." So far, none of Lloyd's "Scrubs" co-stars, including Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke, Donald Faison or John C. McGinley, have commented publicly on the news. Page Six has reached out to their reps for comment. (PageSix)
Jillian Michaels' former partner, Heidi, has filed docs to end the couple's domestic partnership ... months after the celebrity trainer announced the two were going their separate ways. Heidi filed docs for "dissolution with minor children" in Los Angeles Monday. The couple has a 6-year-old son and 9-year-old daughter together. In a statement in June of last year, Jillian said, "Heidi and I have been split for a while now. We've found we're better friends and parents living apart than staying together." We're told the two never got married ... and the docs were to end the couple's domestic partnership. Michaels proposed to Heidi in 2016 on the finale of her show, "Just Jillian" ... the pair had been together for 9 years when they announced their split. Michaels found her fame as a trainer on "Biggest Loser" from 2004 to 2006 ... she returned to the show after a brief hiatus in 2007. (TMZ)
Dwayne Johnson Hits Back at Southern Charm's Shep Rose After He Disses the 'Fast and Furious' Franchise, Shep Apologizes. Don't mess with The Rock! Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson took aim at Southern Charm star Shep Rose after the reality star dissed his long-running Fast and the Furious franchise. "They are never going to stop making fast and furious movies," Rose, 39, tweeted Opens a New Window. on Sunday, February 3. "My question is ... who keeps paying to see them? I don't know one person that does. Guy Fieri?" The Hobbs & Shaw actor, 46, responded directly to the post Opens a New Window. on Sunday, writing, "Hahah crazy right when you think the franchise over the years has made over $5billion globally. Oh, and I know one guy who watches ... my buddy Mark Zuckerberg. Crazy right!?" along with a shrug emoji. The Bravo personality was apologetic, tweeting back Opens a New Window. , "Whoa! The @TheRock answered my somewhat snarky tweet about the fast and furious franchise. I now officially retract my statement and will immediately binge every movie consecutively. Anything to keep The Rock on my good side. All the best to you sir!" The ninth installment of the film series, which was originally set for release on April 19, 2019, was pushed back by a year by Universal Studios in October 2017. Tyrese Gibson blamed Johnson for the delay at the time, writing on Instagram Opens a New Window. , "#FastFamily right? Nah... It's about #TeamDwayne #3yrs will it be worth the wait? #NoShaw just Hobbs will this be another #BayWatch? Guys guys just relax I'm just a passionate film critic." He continued: "I guess dreams do come true congratulations to @hhgarcia41O. and @therock you guys are just amazing you really broke up the #FastFamily I tried to warn you guys... You thought I was hating... ... I was simplyfighting to keep the family together what makes us great is when yousee us all TOGETHER we don't fly solo." One month earlier, the "Sweet Lady" singer, 40, took issue with the former WWE star's appearance in Hobbs & Shaw, writing of Johnson on Instagram, "I'm simply trying to reach him because we won't call me back about this solo #HobbsMovie. I want you to shoot it just not right now cause the #Fast9 release date has already been announced." Johnson responded to the comments on a July 12 episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen. "That whole thing with Tyrese, it was pretty disappointing because I've been friends with Tyrese for a very long time," he said at the time. "To me, there's no need to have a conversation." Days later, the model backtracked on his former stance during a July 17 episode of the "Red Pill" podcast. "I found myself being the messenger on behalf of various people associated to the [Fast and Furious] franchise," he told Van Lathan. "But stupid me was the only one who went public about those feelings, which is my own fault. It's not professional, it's not cool." Fast and Furious 9 is set for release on April 10, 2020. (UsMagazine)
Late Actor Kristoff St. John Tweeted About His Son's Suicide 2 Weeks Before He Was Found Dead. Two weeks before he was found dead, Kristoff St. John mourned the loss of his son, who died by suicide four years ago. The Young and the Restless star, who died Sunday at age 52, was last active on Twitter on Jan. 21, when he retweeted someone's post about losing a child that reads, "Grieving the loss of a child is a process. It begins on the day your child passes and ends the day the parent joins them." "Never a truer word was spoke," St. John tweeted. "Thanks for posting this." The soap star and ex-wife Mia St. John's son Julian died by suicide on Nov. 23, 2014, at the age of 24 following a lifelong battle with mental illness. He was reportedly found unresponsive in the bathroom of a Long Beach, California, facility. According to a 2013 Huffington Post profile, Julian, an artist, was diagnosed with schizophrenia at the age of 18 and had endured bouts of severe depression since he was a child. "Our son was the light of our lives, an artist with a beautiful mind and spirit," said Mia, who went on to found the El Saber es Poder (Knowledge is Power) Foundation to battle mental illness, in a statement at the time. "He fought long and hard against an illness for which there is no cure. Unfortunately, the pain became too great for him and I dare not say he lost the battle -- he simply chose to set himself free. My fight for mental health will continue. They may not find a cure in my lifetime, but we can try and prevent the loss of another beautiful soul." The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner confirmed to PEOPLE on Monday that St. John was found dead at a home in Woodland Hills on Sunday. He was pronounced deceased at 4:02 p.m. An autopsy is scheduled for Monday. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, a death investigation took place at around 2:05 p.m. for a possible alcohol overdose at the 2300 block of Morea Way. TMZ first reported the news. The actor's lawyer Mark Geragos addressed the news on Twitter, writing: "Few men had the unique strength, courage & sensitivity that @kristoffstjohn1 lived every single minute of every day. He impacted everyone he met and millions who he inspired and in turn admired him. On behalf of @MiaStJohnBoxer & @TheStJohnFamily thank you for all of your love." In 2017, St. John, who has played Neil Winters on CBS' The Young and the Restless since 1991, underwent psychiatric treatment after a reported scare regarding his mental health. According to TMZ, he threatened to kill himself with a gun and was placed under a 72-hour hold for psychiatric evaluation. In a statement to Entertainment Tonight at the time, Mia blasted reports about the incident. "I want the world to know the truth about what is happening with Kristoff, because currently there is inaccurate, and fabricated information being reported by certain online outlets," she said. "No parent should ever have to bury their child, and for those who do, it is a nightmare that haunts you forever. The death of our beloved son Julian has taken a toll on both of us. He is an actor and while he may appear whole on the outside, his heart is broken. As a society, we need to start taking mental health seriously and realize that no one is immune." Mia, 51, addressed St. John's death on Monday in a since-deleted tweet obtained by TMZ, writing: "THAT HOSPITAL KILLED OUR SON @TheArtofJulian THEN MY HUSBAND @kristoffstjohn1 THATS WHAT HAPPENED! THEY KILLED MY FAMILY." St. John is survived by his fiancee, Kseniya Mikhaleva, as well as daughter Paris with Mia and daughter Lola with ex-wife Allana Nadal. (People)
Taylor Swift's accused stalker sentenced to six months in jail. Taylor Swift's accused stalker was sentenced Tuesday to six months in jail in Manhattan Criminal Court for breaking into the pop star's Soho townhouse. Roger Alvarado, 22, who has nearly finished his jail stint, plans to return to Florida to serve five years' probation. The Swift-obsessed fan copped to criminal contempt and attempted burglary as part of a plea deal for using a ladder to climb through a window of the "Shake It Off" singer's Franklin Street home. Swift hadn't yet moved in. After a neighbor reported the April 20 burglary at the $18 million property, cops showed up and found Alvarado asleep in the star's bed. He had also used her shower, according to police. Once back in Florida, Alvarado must complete a mental-health program. (PageSix)
Pittsburgh Steelers superstar Antonio Brown was involved in a domestic dispute in January -- but he was NOT arrested ... TMZ Sports has confirmed with police. Our sources tell us a woman contacted the Hollywood Police Dept. in Florida in mid-January and made a report alleging misconduct by Brown. The details surrounding her allegations are unclear -- but we know cops investigated. A rep for the Hollywood Police Dept. tells TMZ Sports, "Mr. Brown was involved in a domestic dispute. No arrests were made." We've reached out to Brown's camp for comment multiple times -- so far, no word back. It's just the latest in a string of off-the-field drama for Brown -- who's not only been feuding with the Steelers, but he's also being sued over an alleged furniture-tossing tirade back in April. TMZ Sports broke the story ... the man behind the lawsuit claims Brown almost killed his 22-month-old son by throwing furniture off the balcony of his Florida apartment. Brown claims the man is lying and has said in a statement, "I'm innocent." Antonio has been in Florida training for the NFL season -- he's from Miami. (TMZ)
Soulja Boy vehemently denies attacking the woman who filed a police report against him, alleging kidnapping ... and, we're told he says this is a simple case of a woman scorned. Sources connected to the rapper tell TMZ, the alleged victim -- Kayla -- is flat-out lying when she says Soulja beat her and then took her in his garage and tied her to a chair for 6 hours. Our sources say the real story is this ... Soulja had been dating Kayla but ended the relationship, and she was irate. They say Kayla came to Soulja's house on Friday night, heavily under the influence, and crashed her car in his driveway ... hitting the curb. A crowd of people were partying inside the house and heard the crash. A woman who is Soulja's manager then came outside and told Kayla she was not welcome, and she should leave. Our sources say, Kayla then attacked the manager and the 2 began fighting. We're told Soulja never went outside his home and never even saw Kayla. As for Kayla's injuries ... we're told it was at the hands of Soulja's manager, who was defending herself against the attack. Soulja's people call Kayla's allegations "100% fabricated." The police took a kidnapping report Saturday from Kayla and are still investigating. (TMZ)
21 Savage was not turned over to ICE by the Dekalb County Police... turns out, ICE was on the scene when they pulled over the car in which the rapper was riding. 21's lawyer was irate over Sunday's arrest for being in the U.S. illegally, saying ICE knew about the rapper's status since 2017, when he filed for a U-Visa. Thing is ... until Sunday, ICE had no interaction with Savage. What's more ... 21's lawyer says ICE blew it by basing the arrest, in part, on the rapper's previous felony. As we reported, 21 pled guilty to felony drug charges in 2014, but the record was expunged last year. ICE does not have to honor an expungement ... the arrest and conviction can trigger deportation action. Ironically, 21 Savage's move to become a legal resident may have caused the arrest, because USCIS investigates the application and does a background check, which apparently revealed he was born in the UK, came to the U.S. legally in 2005 with a visa, but it expired the next year and he has been here illegally ever since. As for why Savage decided to ask for a U-Visa in 2017 ... there's a form of relief available for people who have been in the U.S. illegally for 10 years or longer, who have a qualifying U.S. relative living here. In Savage's case, he has 3 kids who were born here. Problem is ... ICE apparently believes the felony conviction knocks him out of the box. Another reason he may have wanted the visa ... it would allow him to leave the country to tour. As for why 21's cousin -- rapper Young Nudy -- was arrested in the same bust ... he had a warrant out, stemming from an incident in 2017. According to the docs, obtained by TMZ, Nudy is accused of shooting a man twice in the hip and once in the buttocks ... the man survived the attack. (TMZ)
C.Y. Lee, Author of 'Flower Drum Song', Dies at 102. Lee's bestselling book was adapted into a popular Broadway musical and later an Oscar-nominated film that was the first major Hollywood movie to have a majority Asian cast. C.Y. Lee, whose novel The Flower Drum Song became a best seller and the basis for a popular stage musical and Oscar-nominated film despite mixed critical reactions and concerns about stereotypes, has died at age 102. Lee's son, Jay Lee, told The Associated Press that his father died Nov. 8 in Los Angeles. The family decided at the time not to make his death public. The Flower Drum Song, a story of generational conflict set in San Francisco's Chinatown, came out in 1957, and quickly became a popular read. The New York Times' Idwal Jones praised Lee's "objective eye," but also faulted the book for its absence of "deeper notes" and its affinity for "slang and sex" and "popular taste." (The author would later acknowledge he wanted to reach a large audience). Lee's debut novel attracted the attention of screenwriter Joseph Fields and composers Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. Their musical adaptation, originally directed by Gene Kelly, ran on Broadway from 1958-60 and was revived in 2002, with a book by M. Butterfly playwright David Henry Hwang. A 1961 film version, among the first major Hollywood productions to feature an Asian cast, received five Academy Award nominations despite being called by The New Yorker an "elaborate fraud" and a showcase for crude stereotypes. Lee has since been praised as among the first Asian novelists to break through commercially in the U.S. and Hwang is among those who thought the book underrated. Flower Drum Song was out of print at the time Hwang worked on the Broadway revival and he had to track it down from a Seattle book seller. "I thought, 'Oh, it's such a shame this author and this book have been lost, particularly the bittersweet tone of the novel,'" Hwang told the AP in 2001. "C.Y.'s book is complicated in terms of texture about what it means to be an American -- the things you gain and the things you lose -- but it ultimately affirms the value of this social experience." A native of China who emigrated to the U.S. during World War II, Chin Yang Lee wrote several other novels, including China Saga and Gate of Rage, based on pro-democracy protests in 1989 centered on Tiananmen Square. He spent more than a year writing Flower Drum Song, and at the time was renting a small apartment above a Filipino nightclub in San Francisco. He was employed at the time by a Chinese-language newspaper, for which he wrote stories for elderly readers. For his novel, he drew upon his observations about the difference between older immigrants and their more assimilated children. "In Chinatown, I knew everything that was going on," he told the AP in 2002. "Out of that I created characters, using everybody including my own family and my friends, plus a lot of invention from the air." Lee struggled to find a publisher. After more than a dozen rejections, he was warned by his agent that he might have to "think of another profession." "But then the novel landed at the sick bed of an 80-year-old gentleman, who was a reader for a highbrow publishing house (Farrar, Straus)," Lee told the AP. "He was quite ill, but he read it. He didn't have the energy to write a two- or three-page critique. He wrote only two words -- 'Read this' -- and died. "Without those two words, the novel would have never been published." (Hollywood Reporter)
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