Celebrity Scoop – 03/15/2021
A-ROD AND JLO PUT BREAKUP RUMORS TO REST – (03/15/2021)
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez are still together, for now.
News broke last week that the couple ended their four-year relationship and two-year engagement. Page Six reported Friday (March 12th) that the pair split over rumors that Rodriguez’s had cheated with Southern Charm star Madison Lecroy.
The couple put the rumors about their breakup to rest on Saturday (March 13th) morning with a statement obtained by Reuters that said, “All the reports are inaccurate. We are working through some things.”
Lopez also posted a defiant Instagram video on Sunday (March 14th) showing images of herself alongside some of the headlines about her relationship.
TAYSHIA ADAMS, KAITLYN BRISTOWE TO TAKE OVER CHRIS HARRISON’S HOSTING DUTIES – (03/15/2021)
Bachelor Nation is moving on. Warner Horizon and ABC Entertainment said in a statement on Friday that Kaitlyn Bristowe and Tayshia Adams will co-host the next season of The Bachelorette, despite Chris Harrison’s apologies for defending a contestant accused of racism, and his stated desire to “do better.”
“Chris Harrison will not be hosting the next season of The Bachelorette,” the statement read. “We support Chris in the work that he is committed to doing. In his absence, former Bachelorettes Tayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristowe will support the new Bachelorette through next season.”
The statement continued, “As we continue the dialogue around achieving greater equity and inclusion within The Bachelor franchise, we are dedicated to improving the BIPOC representation of our crew, including among the executive producer ranks. These are important steps in effecting fundamental change so that our franchise is a celebration of love that is reflective of our world.”
Adams appeared in season 16, while Bristowe appeared in season 11. Harrison took a leave of absence after being criticized for defending Rachael Kirkconnell. He was replaced by Emmanuel Acho as host on “The Bachelor: After the Final Rose” special, which is set to air on Monday, March 15.
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‘WONDER WOMAN: 1984,’ JUSTIN BIEBER, ARIANA GRANDE WIN BIG AT NICKELODEON’S KIDS’ CHOICE AWARDS – (03/15/2021)
The 2021 edition of the Nickelodeon’s Kid’s Choice Awards were with virtual and live elements Saturday night, due to the ongoing pandemic. The Kids’ Choice Awards beamed live at 7:30 p.m. ET/6:30 p.m. CT from Nickelodeon, Nicktoons, TeenNick, and Nick Jr., with streaming available from Sling TV, Fubo TV, Hulu + Live TV, AT&T TV, and Philo. Saturday Night Live star Kenan Thompson did the hosting duties.
Big winners were: Wonder Woman 1984 (Favorite Movie), Alexa & Katie (Favorite Kids TV Show), Stranger Things (Favorite Family TV Show) Robert Downey Jr. (Favorite Movie Actor) and Millie Bobbie Brown (Favorite Female TV Star, Favorite Movie Actress).
Top music awards went to Ariana Grande (Favorite Female Artist) and Justin Bieber (Favorite Male Artist), who also claimed the Favorite Music Collaboration prize. Also pulling double duty as a winner—in the categories of Favorite Music Group and Favorite Global Music Star—was South Korean boy band BTS.
The show took full advantage of XR tech, with performances from Justin Bieber, who also happened to be the most nominated star of the night. He took the stage to perform “Anyone” and “Intentions” with Quavo.
Bieber’s wife, model Hailey Baldwin, introduced Bieber’s performance.
Vice President Kamala Harris also appeared, to represent Generation Change, a ViacomCBS initiative promoting children’s power to effect change through civic engagement. Jennifer Garner introduced Harris.
Harris dedicated the Generation Change Award to all of the “young leaders” across the country who have handled troubled times with grace.
“Thank you for being so incredible, and for all that you do, and will do. From social distancing to remote learning, you’ve been through a lot this year,” she said, in a precorded speech. “But through it all, you young leaders have really stepped up.
Iain Armitage, BTS, Millie Bobby Brown, Charli D’Amelio, David Dobrick, Robert Downey Jr., Kim Kardashian, Gal Gadot, Addison Rae Tiffany Haddish, Anna Kendrick, Heidi Klum, and JoJo Siwa also popped up. The iCarly gang—Miranda Cosgrove, Jerry Trainor and Nathan Kress—also reunited during the telecast.
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HALSEY UPDATES HER PRONOUNS TO SHE/THEY – (03/15/2021)
Halsey updated her social media bio on Saturday (March 13th) to change her pronouns to she/they on Twitter and Instagram.
Fans thanked Halsey for giving them confidence about their own gender presentation. One Twitter user wrote, “i hope halsey changing their pronouns gives others the confidence to express what also makes them feel comfortable.”
The singer showed her appreciation for the support on her Instagram Story, writing “thank u” alongside a red heart.
The update comes only a few weeks after she reflected on her pregnancy, saying “it has leveled [their] perception of gender entirely.”
TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS:
- Eva Longoria (actress, Gabrielle on Desperate Housewives) (46)
- Will.i.am (rapper, musician, of Black Eyed Peas) (46)
- Mark Hoppus (singer-bassist for Blink-182) (49, disputed)
- Mark McGrath (singer for Sugar Ray) (53)
- Bret Michaels (singer of Poison) (58)
- Fabio (male supermodel) (62, disputed)
- Dee Snider (singer of Twisted Sister) (66)
- Mike Love (of the Beach Boys) (80)
