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JENNIFER LOPEZ AND LADY GAGA JOIN THE PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION – (01/15/2021)

Jennifer Lopez and Lady Gaga have been added to the lineup for Joe Biden’s presidential inauguration. 

E! revealed Thursday (January 14th) that J.Lo will join the previously announced performers, including Demi Lovato, Jon Bon JoviJustin Timberlake and Ant Clemons while Lady Gaga will perform the national anthem.

The “Rain On Me” singer wrote on Instagram, “I am deeply honored to be joining @BidenInaugural on January 20 to sing the National Anthem and celebrate the historic inauguration of @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris!”

Celebrating America will air on January 20th at 8:30pm ET/PT on multiple networks.

DUA LIPA SHRUGS OFF STRIP CLUB CRITICISM – (01/15/2021)

In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Dua Lipa shrugged off the criticism she received last year for being filmed at a strip club after the Grammys. 

The “Physical“ singer and other artists that were present, including Lizzo and Lil Nas X, were criticized for “exploiting women” and being “anti-feminist”.

Lipa told the magazine, “I just feel like, if you’re a feminist, you have to also support women in all fields of work.”

She continued, ““We have to support sex workers, we have to believe that that [work] is their choice and their right. It seems quite hypocritical, I think, people picking and choosing as to how they want to support women and when it suits them. That’s another form of misogyny, which really derives from the male gaze.”

TOM CRUISE BRINGS IN THE BOTS FOR COVID SAFETY – (01/15/2021)

Tom Cruise is bringing in robots to help him in his mission to enforce strict COVID protocols on Mission: Impossible 7. Cruise is starring in and exec producing the film; he made headlines for a profanity-peppered tirade after he saw members of the crew breaking protocol. After that outburst, and then another one later, five crew-members quit. 

A source said of the bots: “Tom is so serious about making sure the shoot isn’t shut down that he’s splashed out on these robots as he can’t be everywhere to ensure people are behaving themselves.”

They added: “Yes, the rant that came out last month may have been a bit over the top, but he was right, and those who saw the story sympathized with him. He gets paid a lot for these films but he also knows that he is lucky to be working and staff on the film from top to bottom rely on this film going ahead. You don’t have to go far to see how just how much the pandemic has affected jobs. The robots are really sophisticated and rather intimidating. It’s like the Terminator only not as violent.” 

Shooting resumes this week in the UK amid a massive uptick in a highly contagious strain of COVID.

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SELENA GOMEZ RELEASES SPANISH-LANGUAGE SINGLE – (01/15/2021)

Selena Gomez’s new Spanish-language song, “De Una Vez” is out now.  

She shared a clip on social media with the caption, “This is the beginning of something I’ve wanted to explore for so long.  I hope you love it as much as I do.”

Fans began speculating that Gomez would release music in Spanish after they spotted promo murals across Mexico earlier this week (January 12th).

Her previous Spanish-language cuts include “Taki Taki” with DJ Snake, Ozuna, and Cardi B; “Un Ano sin Lluva,” the Spanish version of “A Year Without Rain”; and a duet version of Selena Quintanilla’s hit song “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom.”

SIA RELEASES LEADSINGLE FROM ‘MUSIC’ – (01/15/2021)

Sia released the lead single from her eighth studio album on Thursday (January 14th). 

The new song, “Hey Boy” featuring Burna Boy will be featured on Music – Songs From And Inspired By The Motion Picture.  

Music, Sia’s upcoming feature film directorial debut starring Kate Hudson and Maddie Ziegler, will recieve a limited theatrical release in February.  The 14-song soundtrack will be available on February 12th. 

RIHANNA TEAMS UP WITH LORNA SIMPSON FOR ‘ESSENCE’ COVER – (01/15/2021)

Rihanna is on the cover of the January and February 2021 issue of Essence. The singer teamed up with legendary artist Lorna Simpson for the shoot. For the photos, RiRi is said to be “reinterpreting the narrative of modern-day beauty” and the photographic cover collage is deemed “Of Earth & Sky.” 

On working with Lorna, Rihanna said, “Lorna is a legend.” She added, “Honestly, I just didn’t think I could get her.  But I like reaching for the stars and I like challenging myself.”

TODAY’S CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS:

  • Regina King(actress, Boyz N The HoodJerry MaguireRay, American Crime) (50)
  • Lisa Lisa(Lisa Velez) (member of Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam) (54, disputed)
  • Howie Day (singer) (40)

ON SUNDAY (1/17) – Betty White (actress, The Proposal, Hot in Cleveland, The Mary Tyler Moore ShowThe Golden Girls) (99)

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TOM HANKS TO HOST STAR-STUDDED BIDEN/HARRIS INAUGURATION – (01/14/2021)

One of the most beloved and universally uncontroversial celebs, Tom Hanks, is set to host the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on January 20th in a primetime special dubbed Celebrating America. The show will air on multiple networks, including  ABC, NBC, CBS, MSNBC, and CNN, along with Amazon Prime, and kick off at 8:30. 

Justin Timberlake, Demi Lovato, Ant Clemons and Jon Bon Jovi will perform. American heroes during a year of turmoil will be the focus of the program, which aims to “showcase the American people’s resilience, heroism, and unified commitment to coming together as a nation to heal and rebuild,” according to an official synopsis. Frontline workers, healthcare workers, teachers, and other heroic citizens giving back to their communities will be honored during the program. This comes in place of a classic inauguration ball. 

The Presidential Inauguration Committee‘s America United initiative seeks to unite the country through public engagement from home during the pandemic. Other projects rolling out as part of American United include United We Serve, a national day of service on Jan. 18, Martin Luther King Jr. Day; a nationwide COVID-19 memorial dedicated to the lives lost on Jan. 19, and the official Inaugural Ceremonies and Parade Across America on Jan. 20. 

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JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE WROTE A NEW SONG FOR THE INAUGURATION – (01/14/2021)

Justin Timberlake announced that he has written a new song for his performance at the presidential inauguration on January 20th. 

He revealed that the song, “Better Days”, was written with Ant Clemons during lockdown. 

The “Can’t Stop The Feeling” singer wrote, “This past year brought a lot of frustration, grief, anger — and there were times when it was easy to feel powerless. This song was our way of doing what little we could to encourage everyone to stay hopeful… and keep working towards a better, more equal future.”

In addition to Timberlake and Clemons, Demi Lovato and John Bon Jovi will also perform at the prime time special hosted by Tom Hanks on the night of the Biden-Harris inauguration. 

Celebrating America will air on January 20th at 8:30pm ET/PT on multiple networks. 

JEFF BRIDGES SAYS TUMOR HAS ‘SHRUNK’: Jeff Bridges shared an update on his health after revealing he had lymphoma. “I go in for a CAT scan to see if my new protocol is shrinking my tumor. Turns out it’s working beautifully,” he began. “The thing has drastically shrunk. I came home elated with the news.” (ET)

JASON SUDEIKIS HOPES TO MAKE THINGS WORK WITH OLIVIA WILDE? – (01/14/2021)

Jason Sudeikis is holding out hope for his relationship with ex-fiance Olivia Wilde, despite her publicly moving on with Harry Styles

An insider tells Us: “Jason’s had no option but to step back and let Olivia do her thing, but he [has his fingers crossed] that this is just a phase and that Olivia will snap out of it or that Harry will get bored and move on before too long. He’s desperate to” win Wilde back so that they can “repair their family.”

Sudeikis, 45, and Wilde, 36, who share son Otis, 6, and daughter Daisy, 4, called it quits after she reportedly began romancing Styles. 

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ELLEN DEGENERES SHARES TALE OF LEARNING SHE HAD COVID ON-SET – (01/14/2021)

Ellen DeGeneres returned to television on Wednesday, and used the opener to discuss how she discovered the had COVID (on-set) and how everyone reacted (running away). 

DeGeneres said: [“Alright this is what happened you guys. I was getting ready to tape the show, and I was in hair and makeup, getting my face powdered and my extensions put in, and then my assistant, Craig, walks in and said, ‘You’ve tested positive for COVID,’” DeGeneres said. “And then everyone around me ran away. It’s funny, people just really get scared and they ran. Some have not come back since. So anyway, I left the studio immediately and our COVID safety team informed everyone I had been in contact with. They told [executive producer] Andy Lassner and he ran at full speed off the lot.”]

“I went home, obviously; I had to to quarantine,” she continued. “Portia [de Rossi] made me sleep in a different room on a different bed because she wanted the race car bed all to herself. The first three days, I slept for 16 hours a day. And then on the fourth day, I woke up with back spasms. It just persisted and the doctor put me on pain pills and muscle relaxers.”

She said the “pain killers did not help” and that it “felt like I cracked a rib.” She was then given a steroid pack from doctors, which she said helped ease the discomfort.

“That’s the only symptom I had,” she said of her back pain. “I didn’t have a headache, I didn’t have a fever, I didn’t lose my sense of taste. I started to feel better and I am very fortunate and very, very blessed. That was it for me.”

She announced her diagnosis on Twitter December 10th, writing: “Hi Everyone, I want to let you all know that I tested positive for Covid-19. Fortunately, I’m feeling fine right now. Anyone who has been in close contact with me has been notified, and I am following all proper CDC guidelines.”

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TODAY’S CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS:

  • Caleb Followill(singer, Kings of Leon) (39)
  • Faye Dunaway(actress, ChinatownNetworkBonnie & Clyde) (80)
  • Carl Weathers(actor, Apollo Creed in Rocky, Happy Gilmore) (73)
  • Dave Grohl(drummer, Nirvana; singer-guitarist, the Foo Fighters) (52)
  • Jason Bateman(actor, Valerie/The Hogan FamilyArrested Development) (52)
  • LL Cool J(rapper/actor, NCIS: Los Angeles) (52)

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TAYLOR SWIFT BREAKS ANOTHER ‘BILLBOARD’ RECORD – (01/13/2021)

Taylor Swift is the first artist to log 45 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Artist 100.

Swift outpaces Drake, who ranks second with 31 weeks atop the chart.

The “Willow” singer is buoyed by her two most recent LPs, December’s evermore and July’s folklore. The former logs its third week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 while the latter sits at No. 11.

BILLIE EILISH TO RELEASE PHOTO BOOK – (01/13/2021)

Billie Eilish will release a photo book and companion audio book on May 11th. 

The book will contain hundreds of never-before-seen photos and offer readers personal glimpses into her childhood and her life on tour while the audiobook lets the singer tell her story in her own words. 

Eilish said in a press release, “I spent many hours over many months pouring through my family albums and archives, handpicking all of the photos in this book. I hope you love it as much as I do.”

FANS THINK SELENA GOMEZ HAS A SPANISH-LANGUAGE ALBUM ON THE WAY – (01/13/2021)

Selena Gomez fans are speculating that a new Spanish-language album is on its way. 

According to tweets from Selena Gomez Worldwide, various promotional murals have started popping up across Mexico, leading Selenators to believe she will be releasing the songs, “De Una Vez” and “Baila Conmigo”.  The fan site expects that the first single will drop on Thursday (January 14th).

Billboard reports the project has been in the works for ten years. In 2011, the singer tweeted, “Can’t wait for y’all to hear the Spanish record 😉 it’s sounding so cool.”

KIM CATTRALL SUBTLY RESPONDS TO ‘SATC’ REVIVAL AS HER CHARACTER’S DEMISE IS CONSIDERED – (01/13/2021)

Kim Cattrall made her feelings known without saying a word. A day after news broke that Sex and the City would be returning to HBO Max with Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon, and without her, Cattrall “liked” a telling tweet about her absence. 

“I absolutely love Sex and the City and whilst I am saddened that Samantha will not return, I applaud doing what is best for you and think this is [a] great example of putting yourself first. Well done @KimCattrall,” the tweet read.

Cattrall has long been outspoken about not loving her experience on the show, or her co-stars, calling out Parker’s fake “nice girl” persona and “cruel” behavior. Meanwhile, Parker tried to downplay the rivalry. Responding to a comment on her post teasing the new project, “Happy to see you back but will miss Kim/Samantha,” the Hocus Pocus star replied, “We will too. We loved her so.”

The 10-episode Sex and the City revival will begin production in the spring.

HOW WILL THEY DEAL WITH HER ABSENCE?

A source tells OK that Parker, Nixon and Davis will be part of decision making process when it comes to the fate of Cattrall’s character, Samantha Jones. “Sarah, Kristin and Cynthia are not just the stars of the reboot — they are also the executive producers, which means the three of them are the boss,” notes the source. “They will get to decide if Kim Cattrall’s character literally lives or dies.”

The source predicts a “very nasty ending” for her. 

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WHEN DID KIM KARDASHIAN WEST DECIDE TO LEAVE KANYE WEST? – (01/13/2021)

Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West have not commented on speculation that they’re divorcing, but it’s in the works, according to a new report.

A source tells ET that she has been “done” with him since July. 

“Kim has been over Kanye in a romantic sense for a while but loves him as the father of their kids and doesn’t want to embarrass or hurt him,” the source says. “Her last real attempt to make their relationship work was when she flew to Wyoming in July and she was seen crying in the car with him. After that, she just knew that she had to be done for good.”

As fans may recall, Kim visited Kanye after a political rally in which the then-presidential candidate claimed that she and her momager Kris Jenner were “trying to lock him up.” He also claimed he’d wanted to abort their first child, North.

That did it. “Other than the concern for her own family, Kim takes her career, businesses, and image very seriously and keeps that in mind with all her relationships and choices,” the source shares. “Kanye’s actions have affected all aspects of her life.”

“Kim is able to cut things off more easily … and has reached her limit and she is at a point where she feels like things are done in a romantic sense,” the source continues.

On Instagram, Kim made headlines for publishing pics of herself not wearing her wedding ring, in what many see as public confirmation of the reports. 

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TODAY’S CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS:

  • Patrick Dempsey (actor, Grey’s Anatomy, Made of Honor, Sweet Home Alabama) (55)
  • Julia Louis-Dreyfus (actress, Elaine Benes of Seinfeld) (60)
  • Orlando Bloom (actor, the Lord Of The Rings movies’ Legolas, Black Hawk DownTroy, the Pirates Of The Caribbean movies) (44)
  • William Hung (American Idol reject) (38)
  • Liam Hemsworth (actor, The Hunger Games movies, The Last Song, brother of actor Chris Hemsworth) (31)

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Celebrity Scoop – 05/11/2020

ALICIA KEYS HONORS ‘REGULAR HEROES’ IN NEW AMAZON ORIGINAL SERIES – (05/11/2020) Alicia Keys stars in the premiere episode of Regular Heroes, a new Amazon Original Series highlighting courageous stories from the front-lines of COVID-19. The first of the eight-episode docuseries is currently available to stream and highlights NYC’s Trevor Henry, New Orleans’ Burnell Cotlon […]

Celebrity Scoop – 05/08/2020

KATY PERRY, CHRISTINA AGUILERA, JOHN LEGEND & MORE ADDED TO ‘THE DISNEY FAMILY SINGALONG: VOLUME II’ – (05/08/2020) Katy Perry, John Legend, Christina Aguilera and Jennifer Hudson will all perform their favorite Disney classics for The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II. Kermit, Miss Piggy and the cast of The Muppets will open the show. A […]

Celebrity Scoop – 05/06/2020

LADY GAGA, BTS & MORE TO DELIVER COMMENCEMENT REMARKS ON YOUTUBE’S ‘DEAR CLASS OF 2020’ VIRTUAL CEREMONY – (05/06/2020) YouTube’s Dear Class of 2020 will premiere June 6th on the YouTube Originals channel and the Learn@Home site. YouTube will release the full schedule of events on the Learn@Home site starting on May 17th. Lady Gaga […]

Celebrity Scoop – 05/05/2020

TAYLOR SWIFT SURPRISES UTAH NURSE WITH MESSAGE OF GRATITUDE FOR FIGHTING HEALTH PANDEMIC – (05/05/2020) Taylor Swift is showing her gratitude and appreciation for a nurse working on the frontlines. The singer surprised Whitney Hilton, a registered nurse in Utah, with a handwritten note and a bundle of Lover merchandise. Taylor’s surprise wasn’t only in […]

Celebrity Scoop – 05/04/2020

ARIANA GRANDE, JUSTIN BIEBER ANNOUNCE NEW SONG FOR CHARITY – (05/04/2020) Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber announced a new single, titled “Stuck With U,” on Friday that will help raise funds for charity amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The song will be released on May 8th with all net proceeds from music streams and sales going […]

Celebrity Scoop – 05/01/2020

SHAWN MENDES JOINS THE ALL-IN CHALLENGE – (05/01/2020) Shawn Mendes has accepted the popular All-In Challenge, where celebrities offer fans the chance to win amazing and unique experiences in exchange for donations to charities like Meals on Wheels, World Central Kitchen, Feeding America and No Kid Hungry. The winner and a guest will get to […]

Celebrity Scoop – 04/30/2020

ED SHEERAN REFUSES TO FURLOUGH BAR STAFF DURING COVID-19 SHUTDOWN: Ed Sheeran has refused to furlough staff at his London pub, Bertie Blossoms after it was forced to close amid the coronavirus outbreak. A spokesman for the singer said Sheeran also turned down the chance to use a new scheme which sees the government paying […]

Celebrity Scoop – 04/29/2020

MILEY CYRUS, LIL NAS X SET FOR FACEBOOK’S ‘#GRADUATION2020’ – (04/29/2020) Celebs including Oprah Winfrey, Miley Cyrus, Little Nas X and more are set to appear on the “#Graduation2020: Facebook and Instagram Celebrate the Class of 2020” event for high school and college seniors. The event, which begins on May 15th at 2 p.m. [EDT] […]

Celebrity Scoop – 04/28/2020

EVA LONGORIA, LIAM PAYNE, BROOK EBALDWIN, MORE SING ON FOR STAR-STUDDED VIRTUAL GRADUATION – (04/28/2020) The coronavirus pandemic may be wreaking havoc on events across the world, but a star-studded virtual graduation ceremony has been planned to celebrate the Class of 2020. Her Campus, which owns Spoon University, College Fashionista and InfluenceHer Collective, has organized “I’m […]