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Keanu Reeves and His Girlfriend Alexandra Grant Have Been Dating for a Lot Longer Than You Thought. It looks like Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant have been dating for a lot longer than fans thought. Jennifer Tilly told Page Six the 55-year-old actor and the 47-year-old artist have actually been together for years. "I remember a couple years ago, about a year and a half ago, [Grant] said, 'Keanu Reeves is my boyfriend' and I'm like, 'Wait. What? What? What?'" the 61-year-old actress told the outlet at the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women Red Dress Collection event on Wednesday. Some assumed it was a new romance after The Matrix star and his leading lady made their red-carpet debut as a couple in November. The dynamic duo walked hand in hand and posed for pictures together at the 2019 LACMA Art + Film Gala in Los Angeles. "It's really astonishing to me how in the last five months, all of a sudden, she goes to an event with him and everybody goes insane, like, 'It's his new girlfriend,' because she had gone to a lot of events with him," Tilly continued. "It's just suddenly surfaced that he's been dating her for several years." In fact, the Bride of Chucky star thinks they're quite the match. "I saw him at her last art opening, and he's not, like, wanting the spotlight, because he's a really low-key guy, too, and I think why everybody went crazy is that they're sort of the perfect couple," Tilly, who met Grant at a dinner party years ago, told Page Six. "I think everybody wishes that they had something like that. It's not a razzle dazzle Hollywood romance." Reeves and Grant go way back. They worked on a 2011 book together called Ode to Happiness. Reeves provided the text while Grant did the illustrations. They then released a second book together called Shadows in 2016 and cofounded the publisher X Artists' Books in 2017. (Eonline)

Ryan Cabrera is spending more and more time with WWE superstar Alexa Bliss ... and we've learned they're together ... as in, together. Our sources tell us the singer and wrestler first met back in October at the Smackdown on FOX premiere in Los Angeles, with Ryan's buddy The Miz seemingly playing matchmaker while they all hung out backstage. Seems Ryan and Alexa immediately hit it off, because a few weeks later they were spotted together in Chicago. Ryan was in the Windy City for a concert and Alexa was wrestling in a WWE PPV event. The Ryan and Alexa tour picked up again in St. Louis, where they were once again were spotted, this time on New Year's Eve ... a tell-tale sign of a couple, right?!? When the Grammys rolled around last month, Ryan and Alexa posed for a ton of pics together at a gifting suite ... adding more fuel to the dating fire. Want more proof?!? Consider last week's trip to Disneyland, and notice how Ryan's got his arm draped around Alexa's shoulder. Super cute!!! We reached out to reps for Ryan and Alexa ... so far, neither side's saying a thing. (TMZ)

Malika Haqq Reveals O.T. Genasis Is Her Baby's Father In Heartwarming Speech. Malika Haqq just shared some major news. On Saturday afternoon, the 36-year-old reality TV personality celebrated her baby shower with her loved ones, which included BFF Khloe Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian, Kylie Jenner and so many others. The lavish party was full of fun and festive decorations by celebrity event and wedding planner Mindy Weiss. The room was adorned with larger-than-life teddy bears, a huge cake, a cereal bar and balloons galore. If anything, the beautiful event wasn't lost on the expectant mother, who is a little over eight months pregnant. "Everything within this room basically knows my journey and how bad I wanted [this baby]," Malika shared, which Khloe captured the heartwarming speech on her Instagram Stories. "This is the reason why I didn't want anyone else to speak because I knew I would cry if anyone else said to me what was on their heart." Chiming in, Khloe said, "We love you!" Malika continued her speech, in which she also revealed her baby's father. It was something she decided to keep privately when she first shared her pregnancy announcement. But now, she's ready to open up. "Whether you brought me lunch or called me or texted me...," she explained. "I'm incredibly thankful to Odis Flores for my little boy." Fans will know that Odis, who goes by the stage name O.T. Genasis, dated the reality TV star for quite some time. And while the two were in a relationship for a long time, they decided to split last spring after a two-year relationship. It's unclear if they are back together. And while Malika shared a sweet speech about her baby's father, she made it clear that today was all about celebrating the women in her life. "I also realized that sharing my heart with you guys would be equally as emotional," she expressed. "I have nothing against co-ed baby showers, but I will say the reason why I wanted a baby shower full of women was because it's you women that helped me get through this pregnancy 100%." It's only a matter of time before Malika gets to welcome her little bundle of joy! (Eonline)

Jon Peters Broke Up With Pamela Anderson Over Text 11 Days After Their Secret Wedding. Pamela Anderson only spent five days with Jon Peters before he called off their marriage with a text message, Us Weekly exclusively confirms. The model, 52, spent half of the 11 days they were married away from the movie producer, 74, at her house in Canada, and they never completed official paperwork to legalize their union. Then, Peters sent a text message to his new bride calling things off. The text described their "beautiful amazing love fest" but read, "This whole marriage thing ... has scared me." Peters wrote, "It made me realize that at 74 I need a simple quiet life and not an international love affair. Therefore, I think the best thing we can do is that I'm going to go away for a couple of days and maybe you need to go back up to Canada we did it. The world knows we did it and I think now we need to go our own separate ways. I hope that you can forgive me." During their short marriage, the couple were only together for four-and-a-half days after tying the knot on January 20 at Shutters on the Beach hotel in Santa Monica. An insider says that after the wedding, they stayed at Peters' house until January 24, and Anderson later flew to Canada. The former Baywatch star then went to Los Angeles on January 29. The next day, Peters sent his message ending their relationship. Anderson flew to Canada once more on January 31. "Jon has spent his lifetime producing movies and has amassed a sizable fortune, which is for his kids," a source tells Us. "He realized that marrying Pam could affect that and there was no way he was prepared to take that risk." The A Star Is Born producer ended his text to the former Playboy Playmate by saying he still wanted her to play a role in a movie he is putting together called Private Dancer. He added: "I love you, Jon. I want to be in your life forever." Anderson simply responded, "I forgive you" with a face-throwing-a-kiss emoji. This was the fifth marriage for both. The animal activist was previously wed to Tommy Lee from 1995 to 1998, Kid Rock from 2006 to 2007 and Rick Salomon from 2007 to 2008 and again from 2014 to 2015. The former hairdresser, meanwhile, was formerly married to Henrietta Zampitella, actress Lesley Ann Warren and fellow producers Christine Forsyth-Peters and Mindy Peters. He has three children. Us Weekly has reached out to Anderson's rep for comment. (UsMagazine)

Pamela Anderson Was Never Legally Married to 12-Day Husband Jon Peters: Source. On Feb. 1, Pamela Anderson announced she had split from her new husband, movie mogul Jon Peters. Pamela Anderson's 12-day marriage to movie mogul Jon Peters was never made legal, a source tells PEOPLE. Anderson, 52, announced on Feb. 1 that she and Peters had split less than two weeks after their secret wedding. However, a source confirms to PEOPLE that the two had not yet filed the legal paperwork for a marriage certificate after their Jan. 20 nuptials. "Legal paperwork for the marriage was never filed," the source says. A source previously told PEOPLE that Anderson decided to call off the marriage because she "just needed to take a step back." "Although they have known each other for more than 30 years, they had never lived together," the source said. "Living with someone, you truly get to know them. Pam's a romantic, but she is also very independent ... This all moved a bit fast, so they both agreed to put it off." And on Friday, Anderson exclusively told PEOPLE that the pair "remain friends." Anderson announced the split to The Hollywood Reporter 12 days after she and Peters tied the knot. "I have been moved by the warm reception to Jon and my union," the actress and activist said. "We would be very grateful for your support as we take some time apart to re-evaluate what we want from life and from one another. Life is a journey and love is a process. With that universal truth in mind, we have mutually decided to put off the formalization of our marriage certificate and put our faith in the process. Thank you for respecting our privacy." The two first met in the mid-'80s while at Hugh Hefner's Playboy mansion and began dating after their encounter, before reconnecting years later. "Pamela has never seen her full potential as an artist. She has yet to shine in a real way. There is much more to her than meets the eye, or I wouldn't love her so much," Peters, 74, told THR after their wedding last month. "There are beautiful girls everywhere. I could have my pick, but -- for 35 years -- I've only wanted Pamela." "She makes me wild -- in a good way. She inspires me. I protect her and treat her the way she deserves to be treated," he continued. Anderson was previously married to Tommy Lee -- with whom she shares sons Brandon, 23, and Dylan, 22 -- from 1995 to 1998. The actress later married and divorced Kid Rock in 2006, and also married and divorced producer Rick Solomon twice -- in 2007 and 2013. Peters, who produced both Barbra Streisand's A Star Is Born in 1976 and the remake in 2018 with Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga, was previously married to actress Lesley Ann Warren and producer Christine Forsyth-Peters. (People)

Comedian Bryan Callen -- famous for roles in huge movies like "Joker," "Old School" and "The Hangover" -- is getting divorced ... TMZ has learned. According to court records, Bryan's wife, Amanda Humphrey, filed divorce docs Friday in L.A. County Superior Court after more than 11 years of marriage. The exes have kids together ... which could make the divorce a lot more complicated. Bryan and Amanda tied the knot way back in October 2008 ... it's not clear what led to the split. BTW ... Bryan was one of the 8 original cast members of the sketch comedy series, "MADtv," when it debuted in 1995 and he's currently on the ABC show, "Schooled." (TMZ)

Lori Harvey is lucky she escaped a sneak attack in a parking structure -- and if not for her quick-thinking skills her car might have been jacked ... TMZ has learned. Steve Harvey's daughter had just parked her 2020 Rolls-Royce Cullinan at an apartment complex in Atlanta Wednesday night ... and made her way to the trunk to grab some stuff. That's when the suspect crept up and ran to jump in the driver's seat. According to the police report -- obtained by TMZ -- Lori told cops the suspect was a young black guy who tried to steal her ride. We're told Lori actually ran toward him and struggled with him as he was sitting in the SUV ... but he pushed her away. Lori told cops that's when she realized she could just walk away with the key fob to thwart the attempted auto theft -- because it can't be put in drive without it. We're told she simply walked away nonchalantly. As she did, a second suspect pulled up in a getaway car, hopped out, ran to the back of her Rolls and grabbed a red duffel bag. Both he and the first suspect jumped in their vehicle and fled. Clean getaway, but according to the report they didn't get much. The duffel bag was the only item stolen, and it only contained some clothing. Cops say Lori didn't complain of any injuries and refused medical treatment. She told police she was returning from Whole Foods, so cops are looking to see if any surveillance cameras may have captured the suspects tailing her into the lot. (TMZ)

Lori Loughlin says the government has withheld key evidence proving her innocence in the college admissions scandal, but the government has just fired back ... sarcastically responding that the so-called exculpatory evidence was a statement that the witness had not even made when Lori started complaining. TMZ broke the story ... Lori and her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, claimed the U.S. Attorney intentionally withheld evidence showing they were giving money to USC and unaware any of the $500,000 was used to bribe University officials. The government just responded, saying there is no such evidence being withheld, and then doubling down, saying, "the absence of such evidence is a result of their criminal conduct, not any government disclosure violations." And, now prosecutors get nasty. They say some of the information that was just handed over -- evidence Lori claims was wrongly withheld -- is from interviews conducted with witnesses very recently. Prosecutors say in the legal docs ... "The government has broad powers, but they do not include mental telepathy or time travel. The government cannot disclose witness statements before the witnesses make them." The government goes on to say no University officials condoned the scheme. (TMZ)

"Dukes of Hazzard" star John Schneider is one stingy son of a gun, according to his ex-wife ... who claims he owes her 7 figures and she's taking extreme measures to get it. John's ex, Elvira Schneider, claims the actor owes her more than $1 million in unpaid spousal support, dating back 4 years ... according to new docs obtained by TMZ. All in, Elvira says Bo Duke's shorted her $1,115,824. And, you thought Boss Hogg was pissed?!? BTW, that massive figure includes a previously agreed-upon 10 percent interest rate. As we first reported, John was ordered to pay $18,911 per month back in September 2016, while they were still hammering out the divorce. They finally reached a settlement last August, and his monthly nut jumped to $25,000. John's ex thinks he should have no problem squaring up -- she claims he's raking in $172,777 PER MONTH! If he can't pay it all in one lump sum, not to worry ... Elvira's got a plan. She's asked the court to give her a slice of John's income from 30 different studios and production companies that pay him. (TMZ)

Kirk Douglas Laid to Rest at Private Funeral 2 Days After Death. Kirk Douglas was honored at private funeral service in the Los Angeles area on Friday. The Spartacus star was laid to rest at the Westwood Village Memorial Park. His family, including his wife Anne Buydens, 100, son Michael Douglas, 75, and the actor's wife Catherine Zeta-Jones, 50, and his son Cameron Douglas, 41, attended the service. Famed director Steven Spielberg, 73, was also spotted at the funeral, as seen in photos posted by People and other outlets. Kirk died in Los Angeles on Wednesday at age 103. "It is with tremendous sadness that my brothers and I announce that Kirk Douglas left us today at the age of 103," Michael had said in a statement. "To the world, he was a legend, an actor from the golden age of movies who lived well into his golden years, a humanitarian whose commitment to justice and the causes he believed in set a standard for all of us to aspire to. But to me and my brothers Joel and Peter, he was simply Dad, to Catherine, a wonderful father-in-law, to his grandchildren and great grandchild their loving grandfather, and to his wife Anne, a wonderful husband." "Kirk's life was well lived, and he leaves a legacy in film that will endure for generations to come, and a history as a renowned philanthropist who worked to aid the public and bring peace to the planet," Michael said. "Let me end with the words I told him on his last birthday and which will always remain true. Dad -- I love you so much and I am so proud to be your son." Kirk rose to fame as an actor in the '50s and '60s and made more than 90 movies. He was nominated for three Oscars and appeared onstage at the 1996 Oscars to accept a Lifetime Achievement Award, two weeks after he suffered a stroke at age 80. His last acting project, the TV crime drama documentary Empire State Building Murders, was released in 2008. Two years ago, he made his last onstage TV appearance, co-presenting an award with Catherine at the 2018 Golden Globes. (Eonline)

The Kobe and Gigi Bryant public memorial has been set for Monday, Feb. 24 at Staples Center -- with organizers expecting a MASSIVE turnout, and Vanessa Bryant just announced it. The date (2/24) is significant -- #24 was Kobe's jersey number and #2 was the number his daughter Gianna wore. We're told the event will take place in the morning -- because the Clippers have a game against the Memphis Grizzlies later in the evening. Event organizers had been discussing a venue for days -- going back-and-forth between Staples and The Coliseum over concerns about the size of the crowd. Staples -- where Kobe played for most of his 20-year NBA career -- only holds about 20,000 people. The Coliseum in Downtown L.A. holds closer to 80,000. As for the event itself, we're told several high-profile people will speak about Bryant -- but organizers are still nailing down the official list. Kobe and Gigi passed away in a helicopter crash on Jan 26th in Calabasas, CA., along with 7 others. The Lakers held a massive tribute for all of the victims before and during the Lakers' January 31st game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Not only was the arena filled with fans -- all wearing Kobe shirts -- but outside, hundreds of people packed the surrounding area to remember the Lakers legend. (TMZ)

"Wild Wild West" star Robert Conrad has died. The 1960s and '70s TV and film actor passed away Saturday due to heart failure at his home in Malibu, according to family spokesperson Jeff Ballard. Ballard, on behalf of the Conrads, tells TMZ ... "He lived a wonderfully long life and while the family is saddened by his passing, he will live forever in their hearts." Conrad was a major star in his heyday, with lead roles in 'WWW' -- where he played Secret Service agent Jim West opposite Ross Martin as Artemus Gordon -- as well as Major Gregory 'Pappy' Boyington in 'Baa Baa Black Sheep,' later syndicated as 'Black Sheep Squadron.' He was also featured on 'Hawaiian Eye,' 'Centennial,' 'Assignment: Vienna,' 'The D.A.,' '77 Sunset Strip,' 'Mission: Impossible,' 'High Mountain Rangers,' 'Jesse Hawkes,' 'High Sierra Search And Rescue,' and had brief appearances in other hit shows like 'Mannix,' 'Columbo,' 'The Duke,' 'J.J. Starbuck,' 'Adam-12,' 'The Gallant Men,' 'Sea Hunt' and 'Maverick,' among many, many others. RC also acted in films and TV movies such as 'Young Dillinger,' 'The Bandits,' 'D.A.: Conspiracy to Kill,' 'Adventures of Nick Carter,' 'The Last Day,' 'Sudden Death,' 'The Lady in Red,' 'Hard Knox,' 'Police Story: Gladiator School,' 'Jingle All the Way,' 'Dead Above Ground' and more. He's survived by his 8 children, whom he shared with two different ex-wives ... Joan Kenlay, and LaVelda Fann. Conrad was 84. RIP. (TMZ)

Actor and comedian Orson Bean is dead after being struck by a car while crossing the street ... TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Bean was allegedly jaywalking in Venice Friday night when he was clipped by one vehicle and then struck by another. We're told Bean died at the scene and both vehicles stayed after the incident. Cops are currently investigating whether the collision was criminal or an accident. Bean's career began in the 1950s... he frequently made guest appearances on "The Tonight Show" with both Jack Paar and Johnny Carson. Bean was a frequent guest on the game show "To Tell The Truth" and made appearances on versions of the show from the late '50s through 1991. He also made appearances on "Super Password" and "Match Game." He also made regular appearances on TV ... with a role on two episodes of "7th Heaven" in 2003, "How I Met Your Mother" in 2007 and "Modern Family" in 2016. Bean was in the 2018 film "The Equalizer 2" as an elderly Holocaust survivor. Orson was 91. RIP. UPDATE: LAPD tells us it appears no crime was committed by the drivers, pointing out that drugs, alcohol and speed were NOT a factor. Cops do not plan to charge the motorists but might turn the case over to the City Attorney for review. (TMZ)

Kevin Conway Who Starred in Gettysburg, Thirteen Days and Invincible Dies at 77. Kevin Conway landed his first major screen role in 1972 when he played Roland Weary in Slaughterhouse Five. Kevin Conway has died. He was 77. The beloved actor died on Wednesday of a heart attack, multiple outlets, including Deadline, reported. A rep for the late star did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment. Conway is best known for his roles in the 1993 film Gettysburg, Thirteen Days, Stark Trek and Invincible. Born in New York City in 1942, Conway's big break came in 1972 when he starred in Slaughterhouse Five as Roland Weary. The film tells the story, based on the iconic novel of the same name by Kurt Vonnegut, of a World War II soldier who is abducted by aliens. From that role, Conway went on to star in a number of films and television series, including his role as Seamus O'Reily in HBO's Oz. He also made an appearance in Law & Order: Criminal Intent as well as a guest role as Jonas Stern in The Good Wife. Conway also dabbled in directing on the 1987 independent film The Sun and the Moon. Conway is survived by his wife Mila Burnette. Since news of his death, a number of fans and celebrities have paid tribute to the late actor. "OMG! I loved Kevin Conway. Privileged to work with him in Oz. We had a wonderful scene together. Lovely man, incredible actor. So sad to hear this," Betty Buckley wrote on Twitter. "S -- . Kevin was a great guy and a great actor. I worked with him twice. He raised the bar for the rest of us. And he told a hell of a story. I'll miss you," actor Erik Jensen tweeted. Star Trek's Twitter account also paid tribute to Conway, writing, "Rest in peace, Kevin Conway, who brought to life Kahless in Star Trek: The Next Generation." (People)

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