SHAWN MENDES and CAMILA CABELLO were home in LA when burglars broke through a window and stole the keys to Mendes’ SUV. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ that the suspects made a quick exit when they realized the couple was home.  Although the police were called and rushed to the house, the thieves still had time to take off in the “Wonder” singer’s Mercedes G-Wagon. 

DEMI LOVATO USED HER ENGAGEMENT TO APPEAR STABLE – (03/29/2021)

Demi Lovato told Entertainment Weekly that she used her engagement to actor Max Ehrich to appear stable following her 2018 overdose. 

The pair got engaged after only a few months of dating and broke up only two months later. 

Lovato told the magazine, “I really had myself fooled, because it was the safe and expected thing. Obviously I cared deeply about the person, but there was something inside of me that was like, ‘I have to prove to the world that I’m okay.’ Now that I’m not engaged or married and I’m okay, I’m like, ‘Wow. Isn’t that so much more empowering?’ It’s not this false sense of security.”

Earlier this month, Lovato told Glamour that ending her engagement to Ehrich helped her realize how queer she really is.

MILEY CYRUS MAY BE OFF THE WAGON – (03/29/2021)

Miley Cyrus may have broken her sobriety while celebrating Hannah Montana’s anniversary at the Rainbow Room in LA on Thursday (March 25th). 

A source who spotted the “Wrecking Ball” singer at the bar on the Sunset Strip told Page Six, “She was drinking.”

Cyrus had revealed to Rolling Stone in January that she got sober in 2019 and fell off the wagon for a bit during the pandemic.  At the time of the interview, she said she had been clean for five weeks. 

The former Hannah Montana star was also seen cozying up to 23-year-old rocker Yungblud at the event.  

A witness told E! that “there was a vibe between them and they didn’t take their eyes off each other.” 

JUSTIN BIEBER’S MOM DISAPPROVES OF NEW TATTOO – (03/29/2021)

Justin Bieber’s mom is not impressed by his latest neck tattoo. 

The “Peaches” singer debuted his new ink in a pair of Instagram photos that displayed a Dr. Woo designed peach tattoo in honor of his latest single. 

Bieber’s mother, Pattie Mallette, commented on his new artwork with the comment, “Don’t you have enough yet?” 

This isn’t the first time Mallette has disapproved of a neck tattoo on her son. In September 2020, she commented with a cry-face emoji after the pop star showed off a large long-stemmed rose on the right side of his neck.

CARDI B DENIES THAT EMINEM DECLINED A FEATURE WITH HER – (03/29/2021)

Cardi B took to Twitter to set the record straight about a rumor that Eminem turned down a feature request for her upcoming album because “she doesn’t care about the culture or her craft.” 

Cardi responded, “BIG LIES….I get off the internet and ya makin sh*t up ?? I haven’t sent no songs to no artist yet. Love his work and much respect. This don’t even make sense.” She added, “y’all laughing about this fake rumor but wait until y’all see these next collabs.”

SHARON OSBOURNE IS OUT AT ‘THE TALK’ – (03/29/2021)

Sharon Osbourne has exited from CBSThe Talk. This comes after a heated on-air conversation about race with co-host Sheryl Underwood about race, and accusations of racism from other colleagues. 

After an internal investigation, CBS released a statement, saying: “The events of the March 10 broadcast were upsetting to everyone involved, including the audience watching at home. As part of our review, we concluded that Sharon’s behavior toward her co-hosts during the March 10 episode did not align with our values for a respectful workplace. We also did not find any evidence that CBS executives orchestrated the discussion or blindsided any of the hosts.”

On March 10th, Osbourne defended her friend Piers Morgan, who also left his show in Britain over his comments about Meghan Markle following her interview with Oprah Winfrey, during which she revealed suicidal feelings and moments of extreme racism at the hands of the Royal Family and the media. 

Osbourne said to Underwood: “The events of the March 10 broadcast were upsetting to everyone involved, including the audience watching at home. As part of our review, we concluded that Sharon’s behavior toward her co-hosts during the March 10 episode did not align with our values for a respectful workplace. We also did not find any evidence that CBS executives orchestrated the discussion or blindsided any of the hosts.”

After the exchange, The Talk went on hiatus for two weeks, and she did issue a written apology, but many said it was too late. Co-host Holly Robinson Peete accused Osbourne of telling producers that Robinson Peete was “too ghetto,” which resulted in Peet’s dismissal from the show. Leah Remini, another former co-host, also said that Osbourne made racist remarks against former co-host Julie Chen and homophobic remarks about The Talk creator Sara Gilbert

Osbourne denied those allegations. The Talk will return April 12th with new episodes. CBS plans to use the time to do serious work, they said: “We acknowledge the network and studio teams, as well as the showrunners, are accountable for what happened during that broadcast as it was clear the co-hosts were not properly prepared by the staff for a complex and sensitive discussion involving race. During this week’s hiatus, we are coordinating workshops, listening sessions and training about equity, inclusion and cultural awareness for the hosts, producers and crew. Going forward, we are identifying plans to enhance the producing staff and producing procedures to better serve the hosts, the production and, ultimately, our viewers.”

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TODAY’S CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS:

  • Lucy Lawless (actress, Xena: Warrior Princess) (53)
  • John Popper (singer of Blues Traveler) (54)

MILEY CYRUS CELEBRATES HANNAH MONTANA ANNIVERSARY WITH HEARTFELT LETTER – (03/25/2021)

Miley Cyrus celebrated the 15-year anniversary of the debut Hannah Montana by writing a letter to the character she portrayed for four seasons. 

In the note, posted to her social media pages, she wrote that Hannah Montana was like a “rocket that flew (her) to the moon + never brought (her) back down.”

The singer also shared the major life-events that took place on the set of the Disney Channel show, writing that her grandfather died while she was filming an early episode of Season 1.  She fell in love for the first time during the series’ run, got her period while wearing a pair of white capris, and gained friends like costars Emily Osment, Mitchelo Musso and Jason Earles

She closed the letter by adding, “Not a day goes by I forget where I came from. A building in Burbank, California with a room full of people with the power to fulfill my destiny. And that they did. They gave me you. The greatest gift a girl could ask for. I love you Hannah Montana.”

TAYLOR SWIFT RELEASES FIRST ‘SONG FROM THE VAULT’ – (03/25/2021)

Taylor Swift will release her first From The Vault song, “You All Over Me (From The Vault).”

The singer wrote on Instagram that she’s excited to have Maren Morris providing background vocals on the track. 

She said, “One thing I’ve been loving about these From The Vault songs is that they’ve never been heard, so I can experiment, play, and even include some of my favorite artists.” 

The track drops Thursday (March 25th) at midnight eastern.

DEMI LOVATO WILL JOIN GLEE TRIBUTE TO NAYA RIVERA – (03/25/2021)

Demi Lovato will join the cast of Glee to pay tribute to Naya Rivera at the GLAAD Awards. 

The singer wrote on Twitter, “I’m honored to join the cast of Glee at the upcoming #GLAADawards to pay tribute to the legacy of Santana Lopez, who was played by the most incredible, talented, and beautiful Naya Rivera.”

Lovato, who played Santana’s girlfriend,” is scheduled to introduce the cast’s tribute. 

The GLAAD Awards will be available on YouTube and Hulu on April 8th

SHARON OSBOURNE LAWYERS UP: Sharon Osbourne is hiring legal big guns following her argument with Sheryl Underwood on The Talk, which devolved into a scandal in which she was accused of racist and bullying behavior. A source told Page Six: “Sharon wasted no time in getting her lawyers immediately on the case. Jeremiah Reynolds has a very strong reputation as a trial and arbitration lawyer and is handling all her negotiations with CBS.” (Page Six)

TWITTER IS THIRSTY FOR CHRIS EVANS – (03/25/2021)

Captain America has tattoos and Twitter is breathing into a paper bag. Chris Evans shared a rare glimpse of his chest tattoos during a new interview, the images of which were shared on social. 

“Um @chrisevans is this even allowed,” one Twitter user wrote alongside a close-up clip of the Marvel star tucking in his tank top, making it appear even tighter than it already was. “Guys i did not even blink fr [for real] i just kept staring at his chest for 30 mins straight.”

Another shared that “heaven looks like” Evans “in a floral shirt with the tattoos peeking and the chain,” while a third user tweeted, “I just found out chris evans has chest tattoos ….yall probably won’t be hearing from me for a while.”

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ASHLEY TISDALE WELCOMES BABY: Ashley Tisdale and husband Christopher French have welcomed their first baby, daughter Jupiter Irish French. She shared the news on social media, rejoicing that she had arrived “earth-side.”

PRINCE HARRY JOINS ASPEN INSTITUTE’S FIGHT AGAINST MISINFORMATION – (03/25/2021)

Prince Harry has long been an outspoken foe of “misinformation” on social media and in the press. He has joined the Aspen Institute’s Commission on Information Disorder as a commissioner. 

Harry will work with 14 other commissioners and three co-chairs on a six-month study on the state of American misinformation. Journalist Katie Couric, Color of Change president Rashad Robinson and Chris Krebs, the former director of the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, are the co-chairs.

“This information crisis undermines confidence in our democratic institutions and strikes right at the foundation of society,” Krebs said in a statement.

In an interview with wife Meghan Markle, he spoke out with Oprah Winfrey about his experience with the media, characterizing it as largely negative, racist and abusive. 

“As I’ve said, the experience of today’s digital world has us inundated with an avalanche of misinformation, affecting our ability as individuals as well as societies to think clearly and truly understand the world we live in,” the Duke of Sussex said in a statement.

“It’s my belief that this is a humanitarian issue,” he said, “and as such, it demands a multi-stakeholder response from advocacy voices, members of the media, academic researchers, and both government and civil society leaders. I’m eager to join this new Aspen commission and look forward to working on a solution-oriented approach to the information disorder crisis.”

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TODAY’S CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS:

  • Elton John (pop singer-songwriter) (74)
  • Katharine McPhee (actress/singer, Scorpion, American Idol runner-up, Smash) (37)
  • Sarah Jessica Parker (actress, Sex In The City) (56)
  • Lark Voorhies (actress, Saved By The Bell) (47)
  • Juvenile (rapper) (46)
  • Danica Patrick (American race car driver) (39)
  • Big Sean (rapper) (33)

TAYLOR SWIFT DONATES MONEY TO STRUGGLING WIDOW – (03/24/2021)

Taylor Swift has made another generous donation to a mom impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

On Tuesday (March 23rd), the “Love Story” singer and her mother Andrea donated $50,000, the exact goal amount of a GoFundMe dedicated to Vickie Quarles, the mother of five daughters whose husband died of COVID-19. 

In December 2020, the singer donated $13,000 to two mothers’ GoFundMe pages after reading a Washington Post article about Americans who are behind on the rent due to the lack of a stimulus package during the coronavirus pandemic.

JUSTIN BIEBER VISITS PRISON WITH PASTOR – (03/24/2021)

Justin Bieber made a trip to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation on Tuesday (March 23rd) to spread the word of God.

A rep for CDCR told TMZ that the warden of the state prison signed off on a brief visit for him and his pastor to support faith-based programs. 

Although the exact pastor was unnamed, they were likely from Churchome.  Bieber made clear on Instagram in January that he was no longer affiliated with Hillsong Church and is a member of Churchome, lead by Judah and Chelsea Smith.

CARDI B DENIES ‘UP’ PAYOLA CLAIMS – (03/24/2021)

Cardi B has responded to claims that she paid radio stations in order for her new single “Up” to hit number one. She said in a video on Instagram, “It’s sad that when I win people gotta scramble with lies for my success .Like they ain’t saw everybody, people coming out Amazon trucks and ambulances dancing my sh*t.” 

She continued, “They love to run with that ‘Payola’ to make them feel better mind you I didn’t debute number 1 because of my low radio play and WAP barely made radio cause it was so explicit yet still made number 1.  Look at the second slide look at my AirPlay ( radio) compare to other artist radio spins.WHEN YOU START WINNING THE STORIES START SPINNING!!!” 

“Up” is Cardi’s fifth number one song.

PRINCE HARRY TO HEAD UP MENTAL HEALTH APP – (03/24/2021)

Prince Harry has taken on a job as executive of Silicon Valley startup BetterUp Inc., and online coaching and mental health firm. He is expected to guide product strategy decisions and charitable contributions, and advocate publicly on topics related to mental health.

He told the Wall Street Journal: “I intend to help create impact in people’s lives. Proactive coaching provides endless possibilities for personal development, increased awareness, and an all-round better life.”

Harry has long been an advocate for mental health, and has been using the app himself for a few months. “I was matched with my coach who, quite frankly, is truly awesome and has always given me sound advice and a fresh perspective, which is so valuable,” he told the WSJ.

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DAVID DOBRIK’S ASSISTANT BREAKS SILENCENatalie Mariduena is speaking out about the sexual misconduct allegations involving David Dobrik. In a statement, she said: I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about the recent allegations and because of the severity, it’s taken me time to process. Like many of you, I’m upset and angry and do not condone the behavior detailed in the article or any sexual misconduct/abuse for that matter.” She added: “I want to make it clear that I acknowledge, hear and support those who came forward and I stand by the victims.” The social media star has come under fire for abusive and manipulative behavior. A previous statement issued by attorney read: “David will be addressing his community directly. Anyone who knows him knows he does not condone misconduct in any form. Vlog participants provide consent before anything is posted. Whenever consent is retracted, posts are removed. Any insinuation of wrongdoing is inaccurate and defamatory.”

HALSEY ELABORATES ON PREFERRED PRONOUNS – (03/24/2021)

Halsey updated fans on their preferred pronouns in her Instagram Story Monday (March 23rd). 

The singer, who changed the pronouns in her biography section of Twitter and Instagram to they/them earlier this month, clarified that they are “happy with either” she or they. She wrote, “the inclusion of ‘they’ in addition to ‘she’ feels most authentic to me.”

The update comes only a few weeks after she reflected on her pregnancy, saying “it has leveled [their] perception of gender entirely.”

TODAY’S CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS:

  • Jessica Chastain (actress, The Help, Zero Dark Thirty, Lawless, Mama) (44)
  • Louie Anderson (comedian) (68)
  • Alyson Hannigan (actress, How I Met Your MotherBuffy The Vampire Slayer‘s and Angel‘s Willow, American Pie 1 and 2) (47)
  • Tommy Hilfiger (designer) (70)
  • Peyton Manning (quarterback) (45)
  • Jim Parsons (actor, The Big Bang Theory) (48)

DUA LIPA MOBBED IN MEXICO CITY – (03/23/2021)

Dua Lipa was mobbed by fans when she arrived in Mexico City on Saturday (March 20th), prompting a security scare.  

Video posted to social media showed throngs of people swarming the singer as she made her way to a waiting car and at one paint, a fan appeared to reach out and grab her arm. 

A source told The Sun, “News that she was in the area spread and obviously people were keen to catch sight of Dua. But it turned nasty when two fans rushed up to her.They really ran at her and it looked scary.”

They added, “Dua looked really uncomfortable. Thankfully security was there to drag the people away because who knows what could have happened.”

Earlier that day, Lipa had posted on Twitter that she would be in Mexico for an Yves Saint Laurent Beauty shoot. 

KYLIE JENNER RESPONDS TO GOFUNDME BACKLASH – (03/23/2021)

Kylie Jenner has responded to the backlash she received for promoting a GoFundMe drive for celebrity makeup artist Samuel Rauda — who recently sustained major injuries in a car accident. Many felt that Kylie could have given Rauda the money, instead of only donating $5,000 and asking fans to donate the rest. 

Kylie explained in a statement, “After learning in more detail about the accident it compelled me to visit his gofundme which was set at 10k. They had already raise 6k so I put it in 5k to reach their original goal and thought I’d post on my stories to gain more awareness if anyone also felt compelled to share or donate.” 

She added, “I don’t know how all of this got so twisted but his family has reached out through Ariel and are very appreciative of all the donations, prayers, and love towards Sam.” She ended with, “Anyone that knows me knows that I do things from the heart and I try to be helpful whenever I can be.  Let’s all stay positive and keep Sam, his family, and anyone you know who is going through a difficult time in our prayers. I hope you have a beautiful day and let’s encourage each other to help.”

DEMI LOVATO SHARES INFO ABOUT ARIANA GRANDE COLLABORATION – (03/23/2021)

Demi Lovato’s highly anticipated collaboration with Ariana Grande is titled “Met Him Last Night.”

The singer told Paper magazine that the duet will be featured on her seventh studio album Dancing With the Devil…The Art of Starting Over, out April 2nd . 

Lovato also confirmed that she and Saweetie have paired up for a female empowerment anthem called, “My GFs Are My BFs.” 

Dancing With The Devil will also feature a collaboration with Noah Cyrus. A snippet from the song was posted to Lovato’s socials on March 20th. 

TWITTER REACTS TO KATY PERRY + TAYLOR SWIFT: Fans are reacting after Katy Perry hinted at a collaboration with Taylor Swift in the future on American Idol. She said, “Can you imagine if Taylor and I work together, what we could do?” Fans responded to the tease with glee, sharing shrieking memes and suggesting songs. “Bad Blood,” allegedly a tale of their (now sorted out) feud, topping the list. (ET)

PORTIA DE ROSSI RUSHED TO HOSPITAL BY ELLEN DEGENERES, IN RECOVERY – (03/23/2021)

Portia de Rossi is recovering after emergency surgery Friday night. The 48-year-old at home and “doing well,” a rep tells People

De Rossi’s wife Ellen De Generes took her to the hospital after she suffered extreme pain. “Ellen rushed Portia to the hospital on Friday night, she was in a lot of pain. It was appendicitis and she had surgery.”

Appendicitis is a relatively common condition causing blockage or inflammation of the appendix. If it is not treated, the organ can burst. 

The pair, who married in 2008, have stuck by each other during a rough year. De Generes faced both a COVID infection and allegations from former employees that she cultivated a toxic environment on the set of her titular show. DeGeneres told People that de Rossi “kept me going and tried to help me put things in perspective,” during that challenging time. 

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TODAY’S CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS:

  • Perez Hilton (celebrity blogger, real name Mario Lavandeira Jr.) (43)
  • Chaka Khan (singer) (68)
  • Keri Russell (actress, The Americans, Felicity, Mission: Impossible III, Bedtime Stories, Waitress) (45)
  • Jason Kidd (NBA star) (48)

JUSTIN BIEBER CRITICIZED FOR USING MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. SPEECHES IN ‘JUSTICE – (03/22/2021)

Justin Bieber is being criticized for using excerpts of Martin Luther King Jr.’s speeches on his latest album. 

Released Friday (March 19th), Justice starts off with the famous quote, “Injustice anywhere is a threat everywhere,” from King’s April 1963 “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” It also includes the track, “MLK Interlude,” a nearly two-minute snippet of the Civil Rights leader’s 1967 sermon, “But If Not”. 

Twitter users and professional critics alike questioned why the singer chose to include these clips on an album comprised of love songs.  Variety reviewer Chris Willman wrote in his review, “Now, if you’re wondering why anyone thought it was a good idea to conflate civil-right martyrdom with the thought of succumbing to a hot woman, keep wondering: It, like the other MLK bit, or the socially conscious-sounding rationale for the album title, for that matter, doesn’t make a lick of sense.”

Additionally, Twitter user @cxtilyn wrote, “justin bieber using mlk speeches about justice… to sing about his white wife?”

However, King’s daughter Bernice King appeared to co-sign Bieber’s new project in a tweet Thursday (March 18th) before the album’s release.

She wrote, “Thank you, @justinbieber, for your support, in honor of #Justice, of @TheKingCenter’s work and of our #BeLove campaign.”

DRAKE DENIES CLAIMS THAT HE IS PURSUING KIM KARDASHIAN: Drake has denied rumors that he is looking to pursue Kim Kardashian now that she is divorcing Kanye WestGossip of The City reached out to Drake about the rumor via direct message on Instagram, asking, “Fake news ? He responded, “Obviously [crying laughing emoji].”

INTRUDER HAS A PARTY AT JOHNNY DEPP’S HOUSE – (03/22/2021)

An intruder took advantage of the scandal and lawsuit-suit cursed superstar Johnny Depp’s digs in Hollywood, TMZ reports. 

The invader reportedly sampled his bar’s copious wares and even took a shower. The partier must have encountered a rich array of options: at the height of his fame, Depp reportedly spent about $30,000 a month on wine alone.  The intruder was not identified, and was in the shower when the police arrived, and kicked down the bathroom door when he refused to emerge. 

The freshly showered intruder was booked for felony vandalism because the door had to be kicked in. Neighbors who saw the apparently homeless man hanging around the police to the issue. 

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KATY PERRY IS PLANNING A LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY – (03/22/2021)

Katy Perry is planning a Las Vegas residency at The Theatre at Resorts World. 

Sources tell Billboard that the residency will start later this year and run into 2022. 

Resorts World is Las Vegas’ first all-new casino-resort on the Strip in more than a decade. The 5,000-capacity Theater will run as a joint development in partnership with AEG Presents.

WOMAN CHARGED WITH STALKING PETE DAVIDSON: Michelle Mootreddy has been arrested and charged with stalking and harassing Pete Davidson. The 24-year-old allegedly entered his Staten Island home uninvited, and she was also the same person listed as his partner and wife in a new business venture, a claim his lawyer quickly denied. 

KATE KANE IS: Batwoman has found its new Kate Kane. Wallis Day will take over the role vacated by Ruby Rose. “Super excited to finally announce I’m joining the cast of Batwoman,” Day wrote on Instagram, alongside a screenshot of a report announcing the casting news. “I’m sure you can imagine how much this means to me and how incredible it’s been working on the show so far.” (ET)

RYAN MURPHY TEASES AMERICAN HORROR STORY: Ryan Murphy has shared an eerie black-and-white video of the ocean and waves, teasing the upcoming tenth season. “The title of American Horror Story 10 is Double Feature,” the clip reads. “Two horrifying stories…one season. One by the sea…One by the sand. More to come…”

TODAY’S CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS:

  • Reese Witherspoon (actress, Big Little Lies, Legally BlondeFearWalk The LineCruel Intentions) (45)
  • William Shatner (actor, Star TrekTJ Hooker, Boston Legal) (90)
  • Bob Costas (sportscaster and talk show host) (69)
  • Andrew Lloyd Webber (musical composer) (73)
  • Stephen Sondheim (Broadway songwriter, West Side StorySweeney Todd, “Send in the Clowns,” CompanyGypsySunday In the Park With George, and many others) (91)
  • Wolf Blitzer (CNN anchor) (73)
  • James Patterson (author, Along Came A SpiderKiss The Girls) (74)
  • Keegan-Michael Key (actor/comedian, Let’s Be Cops, Tomorrowland, Pitch Perfect 2, MADtv) (50)
  • Constance Wu (actress, Fresh Off The Boat) (39)

JUSTIN BIEBER SERVED CEASE AND DESIST NOTICE – (03/19/2021)

French dance duo Justice sent a cease-and-desist notice to Justin Bieber over the singer’s upcoming album Justice.

Rolling Stone reports that the duo’s label, Ed Banger Records, claimed there were similarities between the title font on Bieber’s album cover and Justice’s own trademarked “cross” logo.

Justice’s co-manager Tyler Goldberg of Jet Management told the magazine, “The morning Bieber announced his album, it was pretty tough to miss. Aside from seeing it all over the internet ourselves, we heard from hundreds of people throughout the day — industry people, Justice fans — and the Justice guys received a ton of messages, not only compelled to point out the similarities between the Justice Justin Bieber album, but confused. ‘Is this a Justice collaboration?’”

In a March 10th letter from Justice’s counsel to Bieber’s lawyer and management, Justice called for Bieber to cease and desist his use of “Justice” in tandem with the “cross,” a “Mark” which the duo trademarked in both France (in 2008) and the European Union (in 2014). The duo’s legal team also includes an April 29th, 2020 email in which Bieber’s team reached out to Justice’s management in order to connect with the designer who created Justice’s logo.

While neither a member of Bieber’s legal team nor his rep responded to Rolling Stone‘s request for comment, Justice’s management claim Bieber’s legal team did “reject” the cease-and-desist letter, arguing that the singer’s logo and merchandise did not infringe on the duo’s trademark.

Both Justice and the video for Bieber’s latest single, “Peaches” dropped at midnight (March 19th). 

FCC RECEIVED 80 COMPLAINTS OVER CARDI B AND MEGAN THEE STALLION’S ‘W.A.P.’ GRAMMY PERFORMANCE – (03/19/2021)

Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion‘s risque “W.A.P.” performance at the Grammys this past weekend has ruffled a lot of feathers.  According to TMZ, the FCC received 80 complaints over the performance.

One person from Idaho wrote, that the duo were “absolutely disgusting,” while another person from Colorado wrote that the ladies were dancing like they were “in a strip club.”

Another person wrote, “This display made the Janet Jackson Super Bowl Halftime faux pas seem like children’s television! The FCC has failed at their job!” 

Cardi has continued to defend the song. She recently wrote via social media, “I don’t make music for kids I make music for adults.  Parents are responsible on what their children listen too or see . . . I’m a very sexual person but not around my child just like every other parent should be.”

BOX OFFICE PLUMMETED 80% IN 2020 – (03/19/2021)

The Motion Picture Association released its analysis of box office receipts for 2020, and the news was even worse than many feared. For the first time, online subscribers crossed 1 billion to hit 1.1 billion, a 26% spike year over year. In the U.S., there were 306.8 million subscriptions, an increase of 32%. All together, mobile and home entertainment brought in $68.8 billion last year, an increase of 23% over 2019. 

The box office, meanwhile, dropped to $2.2 billion in the U.S., a drop of 80%. Globally, the B.O. brought in $12 billion, a decrease of 72%. For the first time, China surpassed North America, with $3 billion worth of receipts. 

“The past year was challenging for the global economy, and for virtually every aspect of our daily lives: the staggering loss of life, the toll on our frontline workers, the devastating and widespread loss of jobs and businesses, and the almost complete shutdown of many industries,” MPA chairman-CEO Charles Rivkin said in his letter introducing the 60 page-plus report.

“Our workforce was not immune: Jobs were lost, productions were either curtailed or shut down, and movie theaters shuttered around the globe,” Rivkin continued. “But, during an otherwise punishing year for theatrical exhibition and our industry at large, home and curated entertainment boomed. The good news wasn’t just confined to homes, laptops, and other personal devices. As recent stories have shown, audiences never lost their appetite to enjoy the theatrical experience, and drive-in theaters enjoyed their highest returns in decades.”

Bad Boys for Life, starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence and released in January of 2020, topped the box office for the year, with $206.5 million in receipts. Sonic the Hedgehog came in second with $146.07 million. 

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AVATAR RECLAIMS CROWN: James Cameron’s 2009 Avatar has retaken its crown from Avengers: Endgame thanks to China’s re-release on March 12th. As new films have been scant due to the pandemic, box offices around the world are re-releasing old films. Cameron and Jon Landau jumped at the opportunity to re-release it, they tell The Hollywood Reporter. “In a post-2020 era, there remains a huge desire for the general public to see movies on the big screen,” Landau says. Now, Avatar’s box office haul is $2.814 billion, ahead of Avengers: Endgame’s $2.797 billion.

TODAY’S CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS:

  • Glenn Close (actress, Le DivorceFatal Attraction, “Cruella DeVille” in 101 Dalmatians and 102 Dalmatians, Damages) (74)
  • Bruce Willis (actor, Moonlighting, the Die Hard movies, Pulp FictionArmageddon,The Sixth SenseHostage; former husband of Demi Moore) (66)

BILLIE EILISH DEBUTS NEW BLONDE HAIRSTYLE – (03/18/2021)

Billie Eilish has ditched her signature neon locks and debuted a new platinum blonde style. 

The “Bad Guy” singer showed off her new cut – a 70’s inspired shag with curtain bangs – on Instagram Wednesday (March 17th) with the caption, “pinch me.”

According to E!, a now-deleted post from her hairdresser suggests that Eilish was wearing a wig at the Grammys on Sunday (March 14th) to hide the new do. Hairstylist Lissa Renn wrote that it took more than six weeks to get all of the black out of the singer’s hair. 

REPORT: KANYE WEST IS NOW WORTH $6.6 BILLION – (03/18/2021)

Reports say that Kanye West is now worth $6.6 billion, making him the wealthiest black man in American history. According to Bloomberg, this is thanks to his Yeezy brand and his previously announced Gap deal.

Kanye’s Yeezy is now valued at $3.2 billion to $4.7 billion.  His partnership with Gap is also said to be possibly worth as much as $970 million. 

DOES DRAKE HAVE HIS EYE ON KIM KARDASHIAN? – (03/18/2021)

There’s an unconfirmed rumor going around that Drake has set his sights on Kim Kardashian now that she is divorcing Kanye. According to The UK Mirror via The Heat Magazine,  a source said, “Drake could never understand what Kim saw in Kanye – he was saying for years how he wasn’t the right guy for Kim and it would all end in tears.” 

The source continued, “He was surprised it took her so long to realize, and started messaging her the moment it became clear that the divorce was inevitable. He’s ready to see her whenever she says the word, basically, and he’s confident that will happen fairly soon.”

The source added that Kardashian isn’t focused on a new romance and is “wary” of doing anything of the sort and is focusing on her kids.

SOULJA BOY CALLS OUT DRAKE

In other news, Soulja Boy has called out Drake for paying homage to Bow Wow after his recent historic Billboard chart achievement.  Soulja Boy — who previously accused Drake of stealing his “What’s Hannenin” flow on his 2010 track “Miss Me,” tweeted, “That ni**a drake is hilarious. Dude stole my whole bar then thanked bow wow.”

ANGELINA JOLIE CLAIMS ‘PROOF’ OF BRAD PITT’S DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – (03/18/2021)

In new court docs, Angelina Jolie says she has proof of Brad Pitt’s domestic violence. The papers, filed under seal on March 12th, say she is prepared to offer “proof and authority” in support of alleged domestic violence against Pitt during their upcoming divorce trial. 

She has also filed another doc under seal regarding testimony of their six kids in the case. Jolie and Pitt share six children together — Maddox, 19, Pax, 17, Zahara, 16, Shiloh, 14, twins Knox and Vivienne, 12.

“This is just another case of Angelina changing the narrative when it suits her,” a source familiar with the case tells ET. “Aside from the one accusation that she made in 2016 that was investigated and dismissed, there have never been any other records, police reports or even accusations until it suited her case.”

“No one else knows what she might say now, but that background is important,” adds the source.

Pitt was cleared of child abuse allegations by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Department of Child and Family Services back in 2016. 

Jolie, 45, and Pitt, 57, have been engaged in a fierce battle over custody after she filed for divorce for him in September of 2016. 

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KEVIN FEIGE SHOOTS DOWN RUMORS THAT CHRIS EVANS WILL RETURN AS CAPTAIN AMERICA – (03/18/2021)

Please note the following story contains language that could be considered offensive.

Marvel boss Kevin Feige is responding to rumors that Chris Evans is in talks to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe after seemingly retiring as Captain America with Avengers: Endgame.

He told Entertainment Weekly: “I rarely answer no to anything anymore because things are always surprising me with what happens, but that rumor, I think, was dispelled rather quickly by the man himself.” 

Deadline reported the rumor of a comeback. Anthony Mackie, who was picked to carry the shield told EW he has “no idea” what’s going on with Evans. “I was actually fishing [when the report came out]. When I came back in to get some shrimp, the dude at the dock was like, ‘Hey, man! Did you see this s—?!'” Mackie recalls of first hearing about it. “I’ve been going to the same guy to get my bait for like 20 years and all of a sudden now he’s a fan. He had no idea who I was. Now he’s a fan.”

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