Celebrity Scoop – 05/05/2021

PINK TO RECEIVE THE BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS ICON AWARD – (05/05/2021)

Pink will receive the Icon Award at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards.

The three-time BBMA winner, who joins only nine other artists to ever receive the honor, will also perform at the event.

The Icon Award recognizes outstanding artists who have achieved excellence on the Billboard Charts and have made an indelible mark on music itself. Pink joins previous honorees Garth Brooks, Cher, Neil Diamond, Celine Dion, Jennifer Lopez, Prince, Stevie Wonder, Janet Jackson and Mariah Carey.

Pink said in a statement, “As a little girl, I always dreamed about being a singer and sharing my love of music with the world. Years later, to receive the Billboard Music Awards Icon Award is hard to fathom! I feel so honored to join the ranks of music idols like Cher, Garth Brooks, Janet Jackson and Stevie Wonder. It’s a true ‘pinch me’ moment and I feel humbled and blessed.”

Hosted by Nick Jonas, the BBMAs will broadcast live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, May 23rd at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on NBC.

BILLIE EILISH BREAKS INSTAGRAM RECORD WITH VOGUE COVER – (05/05/2021)

Billie Eilish has broken another Instagram record.

The singer’s British Vogue cover has reached 1 million likes faster than any other image on the platform. She achieved the milestone in under six minutes.

It’s not the first time the 19-year-old superstar has broken the record. She previously snagged the crown from Selena Gomez’s in March, when she shared a photo of her newly blonde hair.

MARK WAHLBERG REVEALS 20-POUND WEIGHT GAIN AS WILL SMITH CLINCHES SERIES – (05/05/2021)

Ripping a page out of Will Smith’s playbook, Mark Wahlberg has revealed a body transformation. In three weeks, he revealed he gained 20 pounds. But unlike Smith’s admitted COVID-bod, this gain was for a film role. 

He posted side-by-side shots of his ripped body, and three weeks later, a puffed-up pooch. “From left photo, three weeks ago to this, now. Thanks to @chef_lawrence_d cooking,” Wahlberg captioned the two shirtless pics. 

No word yet on the role, but he’ll be packing on another 20. 

His friends had his back. Mario Lopez wrote: “Yo. You wear mad chubby well homie!”

Smith, for one, is planning to get fit again, STAT. He announced a new six-part series from YouTube Originals, tentatively titled Best Shape of My Life, which will follow Smith’s efforts to get into, as the name suggests, the best shape he’s ever been in.

Smith said he spent the “entire pandemic and countless days grazing thru the pantry.” 

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DID TRISTAN THOMPSON SEND SYDNEY CHASE A CEASE AND DESIST? – (05/05/2021)

After news broke that Khloé Kardashian allegedly reached out to IG model Sydney Chase over her claims that Tristan Thompson cheated on her with Chase, Page Six reports that Thompson has taken legal action against the podcast on which she first broadcast her claims. 

Adam John Grandmaison, the host of the “No Jumper” podcast, told Page Six on Tuesday that he erased the initial video because of the cease and desist he received from Thompson’s attorney, Marty Singer. 

“Yeah, we got a cease and desist and deleted it,” Grandmaison shared. “Honestly, I wouldn’t have posted it in the first place if I knew it was going to mess up a relationship.”

Singer also sent a cease and desist to Chase, but she hasn’t responded.

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CAITLYN JENNER LAYS OUT PRIORITIES, MISSPELLS NAME IN CAMPAIGN BID – (05/05/2021)

The former Olympian and reality star Caitlyn Jenner is running on the Republican ticket for governor of California. In her campaign material released Tuesday, she attacks Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom for failures during the pandemic, but in the material touting her stance, her name is misspelled as “Cailyn.”

She says a “thoughtful disrupter” is needed to put California back on track. Jenner brands herself as a “dreamer.” Interestingly, she omitted her famous last name in much of the marketing material as well, a bid, some say, to distance herself from her famous Kardashian-Jenner family members, none of whom plan to stump for her.

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MEGHAN MARKLE PENS CHILDREN’S BOOK BASED ON HARRY & ARCHIE – (05/05/2021)

The pregnant Meghan Markle is honoring the connection Prince Harry shares with their son Archie, in a book called The Bench. This will be the 39-year-old’s first children’s book. Bestselling artist Christian Robinson illustrated the book, and Meghan will narrate the audio version.

“The Bench started as a poem I wrote for my husband on Father’s Day, the month after Archie was born,” Meghan said in a statement. “That poem became this story. Christian layered in beautiful and ethereal watercolor illustrations that capture the warmth, joy, and comfort of the relationship between fathers and sons from all walks of life; this representation was particularly important to me, and Christian and I worked closely to depict this special bond through an inclusive lens. My hope is that The Bench resonates with every family, no matter the makeup, as much as it does with mine.”

The book documents the “special bond between father and son — as seen through a mother’s eyes.” The Bench will be published on June 8th by Penguin Random House. 

Archie turns 2 this week, and their second child, a girl, is expected this summer. 

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TODAY’S CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS:

  • Brian Williams (NBC News anchor) (62)
  • Henry Cavill (actor, Man of Steel, The Tudors, Whatever Works, Tristan & Isolde, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice) (38)
  • Adele (singer) (33)
  • Brooke Hogan (reality TV star, daughter of Hulk Hogan) (33)
  • Chris Brown (singer/actor) (32)

 

Celebrity Scoop – 05/04/2021

‘SAVE YOUR TEARS’ IS NO. 1: The Weeknd and Ariana Grande’s “Save Your Tears” jumps from No. 6 to No. 1 for its first week atop the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart.  The success of the remix gives both artists their sixth No. 1 on the Hot 100.  The track also gives The Weeknd the rare distinction of having three Hot 100 No. 1s in three separate years.  Grande also makes history, joining Paul McCartney as the only artists in history to have three #1 duets on the Hot 100.

THE WEEKEND WILL CONTINUE GRAMMY BOYCOTT: Despite The Grammys’ recent announcement that it was scrapping it’s controversial nomination review committees, The Weeknd revealed that he will still be boycotting the awards. Earlier this year, the singer revealed that he would no longer submit his music to the Grammys because his best selling album After Hours wasn’t nominated for a single award this year.  He said in a statement to The New York Times, “Even though I won’t be submitting my music, the Grammys’ recent admission of corruption will hopefully be a positive move for the future of this plagued award and give the artist community the respect it deserves with a transparent voting process.”

BILLIE EILISH TO BE THE YOUNGEST CO-CHAIR OF THE MET GALA – (05/04/2021)

Billie Eilish is set to make history as the youngest co-chair of the Met Gala. 

Vogue praised the 19-year-old singer’s style in their announcement Monday (May 3rd), writing, “Eilish’s willingness to embrace an aesthetic as innovative as her music has pushed emerging brands into the limelight and challenged old rules about how a pop star should dress.”

Eilish will co-host the 2021 Met Gala along with tennis star Naomi Osaka, poet Amanda Gorman and Timethée Chalamet.   The dress code for the September 13th event will be “American Independence.”

DID KHLOE KARDASHIAN DM TRISTAN THOMPSON’S ALLEGED FLING? – (05/04/2021)

Awkward! Khloé Kardashian may have attempted to reach out to Sydney Chase, the IG model her boyfriend Tristan Thompson reportedly cheated on her with. This is not, fans will recall, the first time reports of him cheating have emerged. 

Sydney shared a DM Khloé allegedly sent. “Hey Sydney, this is Khloé…” Chase scrubbed the rest of the message out with white paint.

In a follow-up message, Khloé allegedly wrote, “I would appreciate if our conversation can remain confidential [prayer hands emoji].”

Khloé and Tristan’s daughter True, turned 3 on April 12th.

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KYLIE JENNER JOINS TRAVIS SCOTT IN MIAMI FOR BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION – (05/04/2021)

Kylie Jenner proved—once again—that she still has her ex Travis Scott’s back. The media mogul flew from L.A. to Miami Sunday to toast Travis, attending a group dinner at Komodo. TMZ reports that she was also there for the post-party club fun, even opting to capture their flirtatious dancing and share it on IG.

This latest semi-PDA has many wondering: are they back on?

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DRAKE ACCUSED OF BREAKING UP AN EIGHT YEAR ENGAGEMENT – (05/04/2021)

Drake has been accused of breaking up singer Naomi Sharon‘s engagement to her boyfriend of eight years. Naomi’s fiance recently came forward and accused the Drake and the singer of engaging in inappropriate activity.  Drake and Naomi have reportedly been working on his upcoming album Certified Lover Boy together in the studio.

The fiance, who goes by the name @jamiesun, announced the news on Instagram, saying, “…this major opportunity comes and a world star calls your fiancé to sign a record deal. Flies you both over and [then] out of nowhere all the trust is vanished with kni[v]es in your back and in your heart.”

He continued, “I am no longer with the person people think I am together with. I am no longer with the 8 years I thought I was together with.”

@jamiesun also posted a selfie of himself on an airplane, with the caption“I don’t drink champagne papi,” referencing Drake‘s Instagram name.

TODAY’S CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS:

  • Lance Bass (singer, formerly of *NSYNC) (42)
  • Will Arnett (actor/comedian, Up All Night, 30 Rock, Arrested Development, Sit Down Shut Up, Blades of Glory, Semi-Pro) (51)
  • Randy Travis (country singer and actor) (62)
  • Mike Dirnt (bassist, Green Day) (49)

Celebrity Scoop – 05/03/2021

BILLIE EILISH DRESSES LIKE A PIN-UP ON THE COVER OF BRITISH VOGUE – (05/03/2021)

Billlie Eilish appears in the June issue of British Vogue dressed like a “classic, old-timey pin-up” and she’s already prepared to deal with the backlash. 

The 19-year-old star graces the cover of the magazine in in a pink custom Gucci corset and skirt over lacy Agent Provocateur lingerie, accessorized with elbow-length latex gloves.

The singer predicted the response to the shoot in her interview with the outlet, saying, “‘If you’re about body positivity, why would you wear a corset? Why wouldn’t you show your actual body?’ My thing is that I can do whatever I want.”

She continued, “It’s all about what makes you feel good. If you want to get surgery, go get surgery. If you want to wear a dress that somebody thinks that you look too big wearing, f**k it – if you feel like you look good, you look good.”

Elsewhere in the magazine, Eilish can be seen in a variety of revealing bodysuits – even one that shows off the hip tattoo she previously told Vanity Fair that fans “won’t ever see.”

NICK JONAS TO HOST BILLBOARD AWARDS – (05/03/2021)

Nick Jonas is set to host the 2021 Billboard Music Awards.

The Voice judge has won three Billboard Music Awards as a member of the Jonas Brothers. 

This year’s awards are based on the chart period of March 21, 2020 through April 3, 2021. Billboard Music Awards finalists and winners are based on key fan interactions with music, including album and digital song sales, streaming, radio airplay, and social engagement, tracked by Billboard and its data partners, including MRC Data. 

The ceremony will  broadcast live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, May 23 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on NBC.

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE GIVES ‘PROPS’ TO ‘IT’S GONNA BE MAY’ MEME CREATOR – (05/03/2021)

Anyone who has spent any time on social media in the last decade knows that April 30th comes with a flood of Justin Timberlake memes. 

On May 1st, the singer took the time to call out Kianna Davis, the creator of the popular, “It’s gonna be May” meme, writing, “Now that it’s ACTUALLY May, I have to give props where they are due. Look what you started @astro_kianna.”

Davis tweeted back, “Dude I love you so much. Thank you for this and I’ll cherish it forever.”

According to Billboard, Davis also shared Timberlake’s post in her Instagram Story where she added tthat she’s sorry he has to see the popular meme every year. 

JLO & BEN AFFLECK HANGING OUT BUT NOT HOOKING UP – (05/03/2021)

Bennifer 2.0? The newly single Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck—who were, many will recall, previously engaged—were spotted hanging out, and Twitter is still breathing into a brown paper bag.

But TMZ reports they’re “strictly friends.” Lopez recently split from Alex Rodriguez amid rumors he cheated on her. They dated for four years and got engaged in March, 2019. 

On Twitter, many cheered on their “bonus round,” while others theorized that she was “just” hanging out with Affleck to make A-Rod “jealous.”

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CHANNING TATUM AND JENNA DEWAR ARE STILL FIGHTING ABOUT MONEY 3 YEARS POST-SPLIT – (05/03/2021)

Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan are arguing over proceeds from the Magic Mike franchise, which Tatum starred in and helps produce. Dewan contributed too, helping Tatum, find a choreographer for the live shows, and moving to London to support the enterprise when the show was up there.

Sources tell TMZ that Tatum and Dewan can’t agree on how to split the assets. The franchise is still up and running; a reality show is in the works. 

Legal docs show that Dewan wants a trial to settle issues, including their property and any spousal support. Dewan is engaged to Steve Kazee, with whom she recently had a child. 

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DISNEY REOPENS: Fans lined up for hours on Friday to visit Disneyland as it reopened after 13 months of being shut down. Demand was so great for tickets, the system reportedly crashed. As of now, only in-state guests are allowed to visit the California theme park. 

TODAY’S CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS:

  • Christina Hendricks (actress, Mad Men, Good Girls) (46)
  • Frankie Valli (lead singer of the Four Seasons, actor on The Sopranos) (87)
  • Christopher Cross (singer, “Sailing,” “Ride Like The Wind,” “Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do”) (70)

Celebrity Scoop – 04/30/2021

LADY GAGA’S DOGNAPPERS AND WOMAN WHO RETURNED HER DOGS HAVE BEEN ARRESTED – (04/30/2021)

Five people have been arrested in connection to the robbery and attempted murder of Lady Gaga’s dogwalker. Her dogs have since been returned.

The Los Angeles Police Department nabbed five suspects after executing search and arrest warrants this week. Although the suspects knew the high value of the breed of dogs, they apparently had no idea of the Lady Gaga connection.

According to police, all five have now been charged with attempted murder for their part in a dogs-for-cash scheme. One of them was the alleged “Good Samaritan” who tried to turn the French bulldogs into police – for the hefty $500,000 reward. The police became suspicious and that ultimately led to their arrest.

In February, Gaga’s dogwalker, Ryan Fischer, was out with the star’s dogs — Koji, Gustav, and Miss Asia, when he was shot and left for dead. He spent nearly a month in the hospital recovering.

JUSTIN BIEBER AND BTS TO COLLABORATE ON NEW SONG – (04/30/2021)

Justin Bieber and BTS seem to be collaborating on a new song. A source told Page Six.com, “They are taking their time on it and going to make sure it is released right.” According to the article,  it could be part of a deluxe release of Bieber’s recent album, Justice. If this pans out, it would be his second re-release of the album.

BTS has consistently shattered records across the globe and Bieber recently told E! News, “If anyone knows how to make history, it’s BTS.”

The collaboration seems to be the result of a merger between the artists’ respective record companies.

MILEY CYRUS AND ELON MUSK JOKE ABOUT BLASTING TO THE MOON – (04/30/2021)

Miley Cyrus and Elon Musk got into a friendly back-and-forth on Twitter this week. It started with a fan’s post of a meme of Musk riding a wrecking ball pointed to the moon, with the caption, “Alright Elon just… hear me out,” seemingly suggesting a collab between the Tesla/Space X boss and the singer.

Musk appeared amused, responding, “Might be something there haha.” Cyrus hit back with a rocketship, moon, and Saturn emoji… and this message: “Elon, I’m down if you are!”

On May 8, Musk is making his hosting debut on SNL and Cyrus will appear as musical guest.

MAROON 5 PAYS TRIBUTE TO LATE MANAGER WITH ALBUM TITLE – (04/30/2021)

Maroon 5 will pay tribute to their late manager, Jordan Feldstein by naming their next album Jordi.

The 11 song collection will feature their latest single, “Beautiful Mistakes” recorded with Megan Thee Stallion, as well as “Nobody’s Love,” which was released last summer.

Feldstein, the brother of actors Jonah Hill and Beanie Feldstein, died at age 40 in December 2017, due to a blood clot in his leg.

The album release date is June 11.

JASON SEGEL AND ALEXIS MIXTER SPLIT AFTER EIGHT YEARS – (04/30/2021)

Jason Segel and Alexis Mixter have split up after eight years together. 

Mixter shared the news on Instagram Thursday (April 29th) alongside a photo of the pair on a “great day.”

The 42-year-old artist wrote, “This is a photo of two best friends. This guy and I have shared so much life together. Changed each other at a soul deep level. All for the better. The depth of our bond was something I could never have anticipated. I’ve never spent so much time with another person, grown so much alongside someone else, laughed so much, cried so much, shared so much. It is odd to write about the end of a relationship, especially when the friendship that still exists is so full of life. But change happens and we made the decision quite a while ago to let ourselves grow away from what our relationship had been and into what it was becoming.

“Announcing a breakup on social media is a strange feeling. Some won’t understand why it is necessary and that’s okay. Having a public romantic relationship is not easy. Ending one feels like navigating a road that doesn’t even exist. We are private people when it comes to our personal lives and I intend to keep it that way. My feelings while writing this are only ones of love and gratitude. Gratitude to the universe for putting this man in my life the way it did and then allowing us the grace to decide that what we had, could become more. Because that is what our friendship feels like. More. More than either of us could have asked for in another person. This post is a tribute to love and friendship and those relationships that make life worth living. 

“Thank you J for being my best friend. The person who shares all my favorite jokes, sees who I really am and all I want to be, loves me unconditionally and makes me always strive to be bigger and better than I was yesterday. I will never stop cheering you on with every cell of my body. I will never stop loving you unconditionally.”

The two began dating in December 2013 and made their red carpet debut in 2016 at a fundraiser hosted by Sean Penn.

TODAY’S CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS:

  • Kirsten Dunst (actress, the Spiderman movies, The Virgin Suicides) (39)
  • Johnny Galecki (actor, The Big Bang Theory, Christmas Vacation, Roseanne, I Know What You Did Last Summer) (46)
  • Gal Gadot (actress, Wonder Woman, The Fast and the Furious, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice) (36)

Celebrity Scoop – 04/26/2021

SELENA GOMEZ GOES BLONDE – (04/26/2021)

Selena Gomez debuted her new look on Friday (April 23rd).

The singer’s beauty brand, Rare Beauty, shared a snap of her new, medium-length, blonde hairstyle, captioned with, “New look. Need to pick new Rare Beauty lip and blush shades now.”

ED SHEERAN SPOTTED SHOOTING MUSIC VIDEO – (04/26/2021)

Ed Sheeran was spotted filming a new music video in London last week.

The Sun reported Friday (April 23rd) that the singer was dressed as a vampire in a pink suit with bleached-blonde hair and surrounded by zombie extras.

This could mean that Sheeran is gearing up to release new music for the first time in 18 months. The “Shape Of You” singer teased back in February that he’ll deliver his fourth album at some point in 2021. 

JUSTIN BIEBER PERFORMED FOR INMATES DURING PRISON VISIT LAST MONTH – (04/26/2021)

When Justin Bieber and his pastor visited California State Prison last month, he gave a special performance for the inmates. 

TMZ reports that in addition to supporting the prison’s faith-based programs, Bieber sang three or four songs including his hit, “Lonely.”

Witnesses told the site that Bieber’s emotional set was well received by inmates and immediately followed by a sermon. 

CAITLYN JENNER’S RUN FOR GOVERNOR CREATES TIDAL WAVE OF REACTIONS – (04/26/2021)

Caitlyn Jenner announced her bid for governor of California on Friday and reaction was swift, and in some cases, pretty transphobic. She is running on the GOP ticket amid a recall effort aimed to take down Democrat Gavin Newsom.

The question on a lot of people’s minds is, what will the Kardashians do? TMZ reports that they do not plan to hit the campaign trail with her because many of their political views don’t mesh, and fallout from her divorce from Kris Jenner makes it too tricky. Caitlyn did reportedly give them the head’s up. Kim Kardashian never even endorsed her (now estranged) husband Kanye West when he was running for president, so it’s not a huge shock. 

Real Time host Bill Maher mocked her bid, saying: “And a lot of people, of course, are saying, ‘Isn’t it strange for a trans woman to be in a party that is passing anti-trans laws all over the country?’ And Caitlyn said, ‘Yeah, I get that. It’s just something about being in a party that doesn’t respect me that makes me feel like I’m home with the Kardashians.” 

Some of the missteps were accidental. On The View, co-host Joy Behar misgendered her, and apologized afterwards for the missteps. The former Olympian and transgender activist told Behar it was OK on Twitter, writing: “I know where your heart is. California has bigger issues than pronouns.” 

Others expressed plain old confusion on social media, not on the basis of her trans status, but on her politics. One wrote: “Wait. Caitlyn Jenner is running for the same party who wants to ban trans from serving in the military, and puts up signs like this… What am I missing?”

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KATY PERRY SHARES BEHIND-THE-SCENES SHOTS FROM RESORTS AD – (04/26/2021)

Katy Perry appeared as a mermaid in the new promotional film for Resorts World Las Vegas.

The “Stay Fabulous” commercial features Perry along with Celine Dion, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Tiësto and Zedd. 

Sources told Billboard in March that Perry was planning to start a residency at The Theater In Resorts World later this year and that it would continue into 2022.

The “Firework” singer shared some behind-the-scenes shots from the ad on Saturday (April 24th) that showed her in her mermaid costume and captioned it, “A tuna behind the scenes of our very soFISHticated @resortsworldlv splash”.

Resorts World is Las Vegas will open on June 24th and is the ffirst 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.

TODAY’S CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS:

  • Carol Burnett (comedienne, actress, and variety show hostess) (88)
  • Kevin James (actor, The King Of Queens, Hitch, The Dilemma, Paul Blart: Mall Cop) (56)
  • Jet Li (action movie actor) (58)
  • Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins (singer, TLC) (51)
  • Jordana Brewster (actress, Dallas, The Fast And The Furious movies, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning) (41)
  • Gary Wright (singer, “Dream Weaver,” “My Love Is Alive”) (78)
  • Channing Tatum (actor, Fighting, Public Enemies, G.I. Joe movies, Coach Carter, Step Up, She’s the Man, Side Effects, The Vow) (41)
  • Melania Trump (First Lady of the United States, former model, wife of President Donald Trump) (51)

 

 

Celebrity Scoop – 04/23/2021

HARRY STYLES REPORTEDLY HAS SEX SCENES IN UPCOMING MOVIE – (04/23/2021)

Harry Styles will reportedly appear nude in his upcoming movie. The Sun reports that Styles will have two sex scenes with his co-star David Dawson, who portrays Patrick Hazelwood, and one scene where Styles is naked by himself. According to their source, “Not much is going to be left to the imagination.”

The upcoming movie is an adaptation of the 2012 Bethan Roberts book called My Policeman. Styles will portray policeman Tom Burgess alongside The Crown‘s Emma Corrin, who will portray his character’s wife, Marion.

KENDALL JENNER GRANTED FIVE-YEAR RESTRAINING ORDER AGAINST INTRUDER – (04/23/2021)

Kendall Jenner has been granted a restraining order against 27-year old Shaquan King, who allegedly tried to swim in her pool nude.

According to TMZ, a judge ordered that King stay at least 100 yards away from Kendall for the next five years. The restraining order also includes Kris Jenner, Kendall’s mom, and Kylie Jenner, Kendall’s sister.

King must stay away from them, their homes, workplaces and cars for the duration of the protective order.

Kendall, who was absent from the hearing, was represented by her attorney, Kate Mangels. King was not present, nor did he have a lawyer attend the hearing on his behalf.

As previously reported, King stripped himself of his clothes by Kendall Jenner’s pool and banged on her windows before he was apprehended by her security. He was booked and jailed, but released shortly after.

PRINCE HARRY’S VISIT TO THE U.K. EASED TENSION WITH ESTRANGED ROYAL FAMILY MEMBERS – (04/23/2021)

A report claims that Prince Harry‘s visit to the U.K. “broke the ice” between himself and members of the royal family. 

A source told Bazaar magazine, “This trip was to honor the life of his grandfather and support his grandmother and relatives. It was very much a family-focused period of time.” 

Another source said that Prince Harry’s issues have not been addressed with Prince Charles or Prince William.

The insider added that there is potential for “future conversations” after Prince Harry attended Prince Philip‘s funeral.

The source added, “The family simply put their issues to one side to focus on what mattered.”

SAM SMITH’S NEW TATTOO REFERENCES GENDER IDENTITY – (04/23/2021)

Sam Smith has new ink and it’s a reference to their gender identity.

London-based tattoo artist Miles Langford posted a photo of the tatt, which is a depiction of a short-haired person, standing in front of a mirror in briefs and high heels.

In the past, Smith has talked about their love of high heels. Once in a red carpet interview, they discussed the significance of the shoe, saying, “There was a time where I thought I’d never ever be able to be myself like this in front of the industry or anyone.”

Smith identifies their gender as non-binary and uses the pronouns – they, them, and theirs.

RONNIE ORTIZ-MAGRO ARRESTED FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – (04/23/2021)

Jersey Shore‘s Ronnie Ortiz-Magro was arrested in Los Angeles on Thursday (April 22nd) for domestic violence.

E! News reports that he was booked at 4:15 p.m. PST on charges of intimate partner violence with injury. He remains behind bars.

His attorney reportedly told the outlet, “We have just learned of the new allegations against Ronnie and need some additional time to further investigate. As such, we will not be making any other statements at this time.”

The 35-year-old actor is currently on probation from a separate domestic dispute with former girlfriend Jen Harley.

In May of last year, the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office confirmed to E! News that Ronnie pleaded no contest to one count of domestic battery and one count of resisting arrest.

The plea deal gave him 36 months of probation. 

CELINE DION AND KATY PERRY MAY TO BE PLANNING VEGAS RESIDENCY – (04/23/2021)

It looks like Celine Dion and Katy Perry are among stars gearing up to play Las Vegas. The two appear in an online ad for Resorts World and although nothing is said about them, the commercial suggests that residencies are soon to come.

Resorts World Las Vegas has been making big comeback plans in recent weeks, announcing summer residencies. No concrete details were provided beyond the hotel opening on June 24.

TODAY’S CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS:

  • Lee Majors (actor, The Six Million Dollar Man) (82, disputed)
  • George Lopez (comedian, TV host, sitcom star) (60)
  • Michael Moore (documentary filmmaker, Bowling For Columbine, Fahrenheit 911) (67)
  • Kal Penn (actor, the Van Wilder movies, Harold & Kumar movies, Superman Returns, 24) (44)
  • Dev Patel (actor, Slumdog Millionaire, Chappie, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel movies, The Newsroom) (31)
  • John Cena (actor/wrestler) (44)
  • John Oliver (television host) (44)
  • Gigi Hadid (supermodel) (26)

Celebrity Scoop – 04/22/2021

TAYLOR SWIFT TOPS ROLLING STONE’S ARTIST 500 CHART FOR 10TH TIME – (04/22/2021)

For the tenth time in her career, Taylor Swift has landed atop the Rolling Stone Artists 500 chart. This follows her re-recording and release of her 2008 album, Fearless.

In a week’s time from April 9th through April 15th, she racked up 228.1 million song streams. That’s the second highest weekly on-demand audio stream count so far this year.

She was followed by Drake at #2 and Rod Wave at #3.

JUSTIN BIEBER AND OTHERS TO CELEBRATE EARTH DAY WITH PERFORMANCE ON FACEBOOK – (04/22/2021)

Bill Nye the Science Guy, has called on Justin Bieber and others to help raise awareness about climate change. The event is called Earth Day! The Musical, and is a way to share with fans what part they can play in restoring Earth.

Along with musical performances from different genres, you’ll hear stars discuss what they are doing to help.

Among the A-list of musical guests and speakers are Zac Afron, Ben Platt, Maluma, and Jasmine Cephas Jones.

Earth Day is today and the event begins at noon ET (4-22) on Facebook.

KANYE WEST’S FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES FROM PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN DENIED – (04/22/2021)

Kanye West’s disclosure of his presidential campaign related finances has been rejected by the office of Government Ethics. According to The Jasmine Brand, the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) has not specified the reason behind its refusal to certify Kanye West‘s financial disclosures. However, a group called the Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) has revealed that the denial is likely as a result of Kanye West failing to provide information on his soon-to-be ex wife Kim Kardashian‘s assets.

Kanye reportedly claimed to have no knowledge of Kardashian’s assets or financial income information. It is also speculated that he falsely claimed he was exempt from providing this information.

A statement regarding the OGE’s decision is on CREW’s website. It reads, “By refusing to certify it, OGE sends a message that it does not believe that West is in compliance with the law.”

Kanye spent $12 million on his presidential campaign.

RONDA ROUSEY IS PREGNANT: Ronda Rousey is pregnant with her and husband Travis Browne’s first child.  The former UFC star and WWE wrestler made the announcement on YouTube Wednesday, (April 21st) where she revealed that she is in her second trimester.  Rousey said, “I’ve been pregnant since January. So, four months. Woo, baby bump! I can’t hide it anymore. So, it’s time to show it off. And just wanted to share with you guys a little bit of the journey we’ve been on. And there’s definitely much more to the story that we’ll be telling later.” Although the couple did not disclose the sex of the baby, they did reveal the due date: September 22nd. 

LADY GAGA SHOWS OF NEW LIP PRODUCT ON INSTAGRAM – (04/22/2021)

Lady Gaga knows how to sell makeup. She posted a very posh photo of herself hanging out on a velvet couch in a luxe green outfit. She’s seen wearing big, beige, sunglasses, looking at a television screen with a game controller in her hand. To complete the gamer-girl look, she’s surrounded by colorful plushy animals, with a glass of wine on the coffee table.

Her Instagram post read, “Global Pandemic game sesh with my homies. And teasing a new line of makeup that comes out next week, she wrote in the caption, “Wearing PhD HYBRID LIP OIL STAIN throwing shade Secondary by @hauslabs” 

Her new lip product will be sold through Amazon.

MACHINE GUN KELLY HAS A NEW AND FRIGHTENING TATTOO – (04/22/2021)

Machine Gun Kelly shocked fans when he posted a photo of his new tattoo on Instagram. With what looks like a real slit to the throat, the caption reads, “Bye, bye neck.”

The new, red, tatt runs vertical from the bottom of his chin to the top of his neck line, making it appear as if his neck has been sliced open and is starting to bleed.

It’s located just above the one on his lower neck, which reads, “Ticket to my Downfall,” the one he got in honor of his album that was released last year.

Machine Gun Kelly has at least 77 tattoos.

TODAY’S CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS:

  • Peter Frampton (rock singer/guitarist) (71)
  • Jack Nicholson (Academy Award-winning actor, One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest, Chinatown, The Shining, Batman, A Few Good Men, As Good As It Gets, Anger Management) (84)
  • Ryan Stiles (actor/comedian, “Lewis” on the Drew Carey Show) (62)
  • Jeffrey Dean Morgan (actor, The Walking Dead, Magic City, Watchmen, Grey’s Anatomy, Supernatural, The Accidental Husband, P.S. I Love You) (55)
  • Amber Heard (actress, The Rum Diary, Pineapple Express, The Stepfather, Zombieland, ex-wife of Johnny Depp) (35)