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JUSTIN BIEBER DENIES SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS – (06/22/2020)

Justin Bieber denied sexually assaulting a fan in a lengthy Twitter thread.   

The accuser, “Danielle,” tweeted from an anonymous account (that Twitter has since removed) on Saturday night (June 20th), claiming that Bieber took advantage of her six years ago.  According to her tweets, she joined him in his room at the Four Seasons Hotel in Austin, TX on March 9, 2014. She writes that he two made out consensually, before the singer sexually assaulted her. 

Bieber tweeted a lengthy denial to the accusations posted by “Danielle” on Sunday (June 21st). He wrote, “I want to be clear. There is no truth to this story. In fact as I will soon show I was never present at that location.” 

The thread that followed documented his stay in Austin on March 9th, 2014.  He posted photos of receipts showing that he stayed in an Airbnb on March 9th and at the Westin on March 10th.  His tweets also showed various photos of him hanging out with his assistant and his girlfriend at the time, Selena Gomez.

He summed it all up by writing, “Every claim of sexual abuse should be taken very seriously and this is why my response was needed. However this story is factually impossible and that is why I will be working with Twitter and authorities to take legal action.”

ANSEL ELGORT BREAKS SILENCE ON SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS – (06/22/2020)

Ansel Elgort has spoken out on social media, after being accused of sexual assault. A Twitter user who goes by the name of Gabby wrote to her followers that the 26-year-old actor “sexually assaulted me when I was 17. I had DMed him on when it was two days before my 17th birthday and I got his private Snapchat. I didn’t think he’d ever see my DM. I was just a kid and was a fan of him.”

Her profile has been set to private now. 

According to reports, she added: “So when it happened, instead of asking me if I wanted to stop having sex knowing it was my first time and I was sobbing in pain and I didn’t want to do it, the only words that came out of his mouth were ‘we need to break you in.’ I WASN’T there in that moment mentally. I disassociated myself and just felt like my mind was gone. I was in shock. I couldn’t leave. I was only 5’2 and 98 pounds. He made me think this is how sex was supposed to be. I WAS SO YOUNG AND HE KNEW THAT.” 

She also claimed that Elgort, known for roles in Divergent and The Fault in Our Stars, “asked to have a threesome with me and one of my ‘dance friends. They were as well underage and I didn’t tell anyone because he said it could ‘ruin his career.’ I sat there for months wondering what I did wrong. Wondering why I felt so used,” she alleged. “Years later, I have PTSD, I have panic attacks, I go to therapy. Finally I’m ready to talk about it and finally heal.”

On Saturday, Elgort wrote on Instagram: “I was distressed to see the social media posts about me that have been circulating in the past 24 hours. I cannot claim to understand Gabby’s feelings but her depiction of events is simply not what happened,” he explained. “I have never and would never assault anyone. What is true is that in New York in 2014, when I was 20, Gabby and I had a brief, legal and entirely consensual relationship. Unfortunately, I did not handle the breakup well.” 

Elgort added that he “stopped responding to her, which is an immature and cruel thing to do to someone” and that he knows “this belated apology does not absolve me of my unacceptable behavior when I disappeared.” 

“As I look back at my attitude, I am disgusted and deeply ashamed of the way I acted. I am truly sorry. I know I must continue to reflect, learn, and work to grow in empathy.” 

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CELEBRITIES CALL FOR JUNETEENTH TO BE DECLARED A NATIONAL HOLIDAY – (06/22/2020)

The time has come! Celebrities are demanding that Juneteenth be declared a National Holiday. The holiday, marking June 19, 1865, as many know, is an annual day celebrating the end of slavery in the U.S.

Amid Black Lives Matter, many in Hollywood and beyond are demanding that Juneteenth be declared a federal holiday. There is a movement afoot in D.C. to make it so. On Thursday, Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Sen. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Sen. Kamala D. Harris (D-Calif.) and Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) announced that they are introducing legislation to make Juneteenth on official holiday. 

Chris Evans retweeted the news, writing, “As it should be.”                                 

George Clooney issued a statement:  “Thank you President Trump for ‘making Juneteenth famous.’ Much like when Bull Connor made ‘Civil Rights’ famous. My family will be donating [$500,000] to the Equal Justice Initiative in honor of your heroic efforts.”

Lupita Nyong’o wrote: “Public holidays indicate the moments in history that are important to a nation and the values they hold dear. Recognizing #Juneteenth nationally would be one more way to acknowledge the intrinsic value of Black people and their history to the wealth and prosperity of the USA.”

Jason Alexander tweeted: “A black man inspired me to be an actor. Another black man changed the course of my career. A black woman raised me when my mother was too ill. Another black woman cared for my mother 17 years, holding her hand at her death. There is no me without them.”

Superstar singers like Taylor Swift, Lizzo, Usher and Ludacris were among those also among those championing the caue. Usher wrote an op-ed in The Washington Post Friday. He wrote: “Recognizing Juneteenth as a national holiday would be a small gesture compared with the greater social needs of black people in America. But it can remind us of our journey toward freedom, and the work America still has to do.”

Viola Davis spoke out:  “#HappyJuneteenth I’ll tell you what this ‘Juneteenth’, ‘Liberation’, ‘Freedom’ Day means to me. It means to truly and actually be set free from imprisonment and oppression in ALL aspects of this country. To break the micro and macroagressions of mindsets, ignorance, apathy, policies, and political ideologies steeped in systemic racism. So….this day is a ‘Woke’ marker…But…if there is anything to celebrate it’s my ancestors, African Americans who survived the atrocity and stain of slavery. They survived with grace, love and strength. I honor them today with a promise that I will continue to fight for your unexplored dreams and hopes…I will fight for your God given right to live as a human being. In the name of #BreonnaTaylor, #SandraBland, #GeorgeFloyd, #RayshardBrooks, #EmmettTill, #MedgerEvers…and MILLIONS MORE…..AMEN!!!!!” 

Kim Kardashian wrote: “Today on #JuneTeenth we reflect, educate and commemorate the end of slavery in the US. We celebrate our black family members, friends and colleagues and the members of our community. We recommit ourselves to fight alongside then for their equal rights and equal justice.” 

Sarah Hyland opined: “If you don’t know what #juneteenth is, google it. #makejuneteenthanationalholiday.” 

Tom Hanks tweeted: “A Day to celebrate. Nationally. Working towards Liberty and Justice. For All. Hanx.”

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KELLY CLARKSON TO RECEIVE A STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME: Kelly Clarkson is one of 35 newly announced celebrities who’ll be receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Kelly will be inducted in the category of Recording, as part of the Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2021. Other Recording inductees in the Class of 2021 include The Judds, Trisha Yearwood, Don McLean, Jefferson Airplane, The Chi-Lites, Salt-N-Pepa, Missy Elliott, and the late jazz icon Charlie Parker.

LADY GAGA GIVES HER THE JACKET OFF HER BACK TO FAN – (06/19/2020)

Lady Gaga literally gave a fan the jacket off her back.

After photos were published of the singer handing over her leather jacket to a woman at a Malibu market, the woman, Shannon McKee, explained the story behind the exchange to Today. “I walked in and I was like, ‘Hey, that’s a really bada** jacket you got on,’” McKee said. “And she said, ‘Thank you.’ I kind of recognized the voice, but I’m not one to really go up to celebrities.”

As she was leaving the store, she decided to go up to Gaga again and share a story about how a high school friend of hers came out to her – because Gaga was “incredible ally.”

Gaga told Mckee that she isn’t really into taking pictures when she is out in public, and that’s when she took off the jacket and gave it to her as a keepsake.

Mckee said on social media, “I couldn’t have been more thankful to meet someone as sweet, and caring and compassionate.”

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JENNIFER LAWRENCE CAVES AND JOINS TWITTER FOR THE BEST REASON – (06/19/2020)

Jennifer Lawrence has been one of the legendary celeb hold-outs against social media. But the Oscar-winning star has finally joined Twitter (her handle is @JLawrence_RepUs) in a bid to fight racism and injustice. 

In her first tweet, she shared a video from RepresentUs, an organization that Lawrence sits on the board of, featuring actor Omar Epps discussing the high percentage of black men in jail in the U.S. 

Her second tweet featured a statement from the actress regarding Breonna Taylor’s death. As many will recall, Taylor was a black woman who was killed by police in her home in March. 

As she noted, the officers involved in Taylor’s death have not been charged. Lawrence wrote: “As a Louisvillian, as a human being, I cannot be silent. I join all those who are speaking out against this grave injustice, calling upon Attorney General Daniel Cameron to take immediate action to hold those responsible for her death accountable.”

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VANESSA BRYANT INTRODUCES KOBE AND GIANNA BRYANT HELICOPTER SAFETY ACT – (06/19/2020)

Vanessa Bryant has introduced the Kobe and Gianna Bryant Helicopter Safety act — a bill outlining safety measures that she hopes will “save many lives.” According to TMZ, the bill was formally introduced by lawmakers yesterday (June 18th) and would require choppers that carry six or more people to contain important safety equipment including a Terrain Awareness and Warning System, a flight data recorder and a cockpit voice recorder. 

Bryant said in a statement, “I strongly urge that the United States Congress pass a federal law that would improve the safety of helicopters operating in this country.” She continued, “I believe there is a chance that Kobe and Gianna would still be alive today if their helicopter had been equipped with the safety equipment required by this pending federal legislation.  I believe that these safety measures will save many lives.”

She added, “As passengers traveling on aircrafts we assume that proper safety measures are in order to prevent accidents from happening before we fly. It’s unfortunate that this is not the case and aircraft companies must do their part to protect lives.”

Kobe, Gianna and seven others died on January 26th when their helicopters crashed in Calabasas, CA.

It was reported this week that officials believe the pilot might’ve been disoriented by the thick fog in the area that day.

Meanwhile, Vanessa is also pushing for the helicopter industry to “consider renaming the black box to Mamba 8 Box in honor of the 3 young Mamba team players, the 2 Mamba coaches and the 3 Mamba parents onboard, equaling 8.”

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LIL NAS REVEALS WHY HE DENIED BEING A BARB, NICKI MINAJ RESPONDS – (06/18/2020)

Lil Nas X has revealed why he initially hid that he was a barb aka a Nicki Minaj fan. The “Old Town Road” tweeted at Minaj, asking for a collaboration. When one fan called him out for denying he was ever a fan, he responded, “i didn’t want people to know i was gay tbh.”

When another fan pointed out that being a Nicki Minaj fan doesn’t mean your gay, Lil Nas X responded, “it don’t but people will assume if you had an entire fan page dedicated to nicki u are gay.  and the rap/music industry ain’t exactly built or accepting of gay men yet.”

Nicki actually responded, saying, “It was a bit of a sting when you denied being a barb, but I understand. 🎀 Congratulations on building up your confidence to speak your truth. @LilNasX.” Lil Nas X responded, ““the generous queen, i love u.  and i’m sorry i did that in a time where u were already getting so much bandwagon hate.  i felt so bad, hoping u wouldn’t see my denial.  i was just so afraid of people finding out about me and losing everything before i even got a chance.”

NICKI ASKS FANS FOR BRA ADVICE

Meanwhile, furthering speculation that she is pregnant with her first child, Nicki Minaj asked her fans for bra advice. She said, “Oh hey if u wear a triple D cup/double E cup or bigger, what bra is actually comfortable on u? Asking for a friend.”

KELLY CLARKSON’S MARRIAGE ISSUES ‘EXACERBATED’ IN QUARANTINE – (06/18/2020)

Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock’s marriage problems were “exacerbated” in quarantine, sources say.

The 38-year-old singer filed for divorce from music manager Brandon, 43, earlier this month after seven years of marriage and the Covid-19 lockdown reportedly deepened the cracks in the relationship. A source close to the couple told People: “It was a stressful time. Quarantining exacerbated any issues.”

Another insider revealed that work had put a lot of strain on their relationship and the pair – who have children River Rose, 6, and Remington Alexander, 4, together – had “been like friends for a while.” The source explained: “Things had changed in their marriage and the split was a while coming. They both work so hard. It’s nearly impossible to enjoy each other, especially with the children needing constant attention.

Kelly and Brandon had been quarantining together in Montana with their kids and his children, Savannah, 17, and 13-year-old Seth from a previous relationship, and Kelly previously admitted it was an “emotional rollercoaster.”

Meanwhile, Clarkson has finally learned how her name made it into that iconic 40-Year-Old Virgin scene. In the memorable scene, Steve Carell’s character is getting his chest waxed, and as the peel comes away he shouts in agony, “Aah … Kelly Clarkson!”

Clarkson chatted with director Judd Apatow during a remote episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show and got to the bottom of her name being used. “I”m gonna blame that Seth Rogen,” explained Apatow. “There’s a picture I think you have with a piece of paper with all the curses that we gave Steve to scream when he gets waxed and in the middle the column says ‘clean words’ — right in the middle, it says ‘Kelly Clarkson’.” The show then revealed that list, with the real swears blurred out.

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ARE MACHINE GUN KELLY AND MEGAN FOX IN LOVE? – (06/18/2020)

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

Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox appeared to confirm their romance when they stepped out Monday in L.A. holding hands and kissing, and now, the 30-year-old is hitting up social media to share a love-swept video. On Instagram Story, he shows a brunette woman in a leather jacket eating sushi on a blanket covered in roses, watching the sunset. He captioned it, “In love.”

He also recently tweeted out lyrics from the song “Bloody Valentine,” which starred Fox in its video. “‘I’m calling you girlfriend, what the f**k.’ Life imitated art on that one.”

A source told People of their romance: “They hang out at Megan’s several times a week. She only sees him when the boys are with Brian.”

Fox, 34, announced her split from husband Brian Austin Green last month. The pair share Noah, 7, Bodhi, 6, and Journey, 3. 

Green, 46, has been spotted out with Courtney Stodden, 25. According to TMZ, they met online, and are just pals. 

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JOHN LEGEND THANKS HIS DAD IN TEASER FOR FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL – (06/18/2020)

ABC has shared a teaser for John Legend and Family: A Bigger Love Father’s Day featuring the 41-year-old singer and his family.

The preview shows Legend spending time with his wife, Chrissy Teigen, and their two kids, daughter Luna, 4, and son Miles, 2. Legend also shares an emotional moment with his dad, Ronald Stephens. “Thank you for being such a great example. I’m so grateful that you’re my father,” Legend says. “You’re going to make me cry,” Stephens responds.

A Bigger Love Father’s Day airs Sunday on Father’s Day at 9 p.m. [ET.] Legend will perform new songs from his forthcoming album, Bigger Love, due out Friday.

Anthony Anderson, Ike Barinholtz, Common, Michael Ealy, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jim Gaffigan, Tony Gonzalez, Lil Rel Howery, Taran Killam, Ne-Yo, Shaquille O’Neal, Patton Oswalt, Scottie Pippen, Ahmad Rashad, Andy Roddick, Deion Sanders, Marlon Wayans, Stevie Wonder and Roy Wood, Jr., will also make appearances.

On a Zoom listening session for his Bigger Love album earlier this month, Legend said that the stirring 16-track project’s lyrics “feel different now, given the circumstances,” but views part of his duty as an artist to “lift people up.” “This album is more focused on joy, love, hope, and on optimism,” he adds. “I think my last album [2016’s Darkness and Light] was kind of an album about being worried about being concerned and I definitely feel both. I feel like the world needs some joy.”

Meanwhile, Legend and Alicia Keys will go face to face on Instagram Live for the Verzuz TV battle on June 19th. The two will battle with their most famous hits over the years.

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KOBE BRYANT’S PILOT MAY HAVE BEEN DISORIENTED BY FOG PRIOR TO CRASH – (06/18/2020)

In new documents released yesterday (June 17th), NTSB officials said that Kobe Bryant‘s helicopter pilot Ara Zobayan was most likely severely disoriented by fog seconds before crashing into a hill back in January. According to TMZ, the officials also say they have evidence that show that Zobayan thought he was ascending when the chopper was actually going downward. 

In the docs, investigators claim that just moments before the crash, Zobayan told air traffic control he was “climbing to four thousand,” and air traffic control asked him what he intended to do once he got to that altitude. The NTSB said that Zobayan never responded, he had crashed at that point.

Investigators added that they believe “the pilot could have misperceived both pitch and roll angles” due to the dense fog in the area.

Autopsy results showed that Zobayan was NOT high on alcohol or drugs at the time of the crash and in the new docs, investigators say that  Zobayan’s girlfriend told them he was in great shape before the accident.

A final NTSB report with the official conclusion on the cause of the crash is expected to be released at a later date.

HELICOPTER CO. IN KOBE BRYANT CRASH TOUTS CANCELLATIONS: The company being investigated by the NTSB in Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crash says it has a good track record on celeb cancellations, having pulled the plug on flights with Kylie Jenner and Kawhi Leanard, The Blast reports. In an email grabbed by the site, the director touts its record:  “These weather decisions were made by Ramp Crew-members, Pilots and management and these decisions were never questioned. Management supported every one of these decisions and the company clearly lost revenue. Attached is a report of all canceled flights giving a lot of detail.” (The Blast)

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RIHANNA’S HOME BROKEN INTO, AGAIN – (09/27/2018) Rihanna’s Hollywood home was broken into for the second time this year. According to Complex, Captain Cory Palka of the Los Angeles Police Department told KCAL of the incident, “We were notified due to the sophisticated technology and security and surveillance systems here, of which her representatives have […]

Celebrity Scoop – 09/26/2018

NICKI MINAJ DONATES $25K TO ‘COSBY SHOW’ ACTOR GEOFFREY OWENS – (09/26/2018) Nicki Minaj made good on her promise to donate $25,000 to former ‘Cosby Show’ actor, Geoffrey Owens. According to TMZ, Nicki’s team reached out to the actor and sent him a check after vowing to give him $25,000 on her Queen Radio show. […]

Celebrity Scoop – 09/24/2018

CARDI B IN TALKS TO PERFORM AT SUPER BOWL The NFL is in talks with Cardi B to perform her remix “Girls Like You” with Maroon 5 at halftime, TMZ reports. The main sticking point is reportedly whether or not she gets a solo set. (TMZ)   RIHANNA NAMED AMBASSADOR OF BARBADOS Rihanna has been […]

Celebrity Scoop – 09/21/2018

BEYONCE’S FORMER DRUMMER ACCUSES SINGER OF ‘EXTREME WITCHCRAFT’ – (09/21/2018) Beyoncé’s former drummer claims that the singer practices “extreme witchcraft” and cursed her with “magic spells of sexual molestation.” According to The Blast, Kimberly Thompson sought a temporary restraining order following the claims she made about Bey. In the court documents obtained by the publication, Thompson […]

Celebrity Scoop – 09/20/2018

MAROON 5 TO PLAY SUPER BOWL HALFTIME SHOW?: Maroon 5 has reportedly been booked as the act for the 2019 Super Bowl Halftime Show. Variety said it confirmed the news with two sources. “The offer has been extended and they’ve pretty much accepted,” Us Weekly quoted an insider as saying. The NFL released a statement […]

Celebrity Scoop – 09/19/2018

ALEC BALDWIN CLAIMS NIECE HAILEY DID TIE THE KNOT WITH JUSTIN BIEBER – (09/19/2018) After reports surfaced that Justin Bieber and his fiancée Hailey Baldwin had secretly gotten married, Hailey tweeted “I understand where the speculation is coming from, but I’m not married yet.” She then deleted that tweet – and now her uncle is […]

Celebrity Scoop – 09/18/2018

ED SHEERAN SINGS FOR KIDS AT BOSTON’S CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL – (09/18/2018) Ed Sheeran paid a visit to the patients at the Ryan Seacrest Studios at Boston Children’s Hospital this past weekend while in town for his Divide tour, which hit Gillette Stadium on Friday and Saturday. The hospital posted a series of photos on Facebook […]

Celebrity Scoop – 09/17/2018

‘EMMYS 2018’: WHAT TO EXPECT FROM TV’S BIGGEST NIGHT – (09/17/2018) The 70thPrimetime Emmy Awards are upon us! Here’s what to expect. WHAT: The Emmys honor the best in U.S. primetime television programming from June 1, 2017-May 31, 2018, as selected by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.  WHEN: The ceremony will take place […]

Celebrity Scoop – 09/14/2018

HENRY CAVILL RAISES EYEBROWS WITH PERPLEXING POST AS ‘SUPERMAN’ RUMORS ROIL – (09/14/2018) Is he in or out as Superman? The Hollywood Reporter reported that Warner Bros. was ousting Henry Cavill from the role, but he cast doubt on the rumors with a post on Instagram that left most viewers scratching their heads. Wearing a T-shirt emblazoned […]