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BRAD PITT and GWYNETH PALTROW still LOVE EACH OTHER

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Brad Pitt and Gwyneth Paltrow revealed they still love each other. The two dated in the 90’s and were engaged briefly before breaking up in 1997. The pair sat down together for a new interview posted on her Goop website. Paltrow reflected on her father’s fondness for The Fight Club star and how he felt he was “gaining a son.” Paltrow then joked that they “didn’t get married, unfortunately.” Pitt said “And it’s lovely to have you as a friend now.” She responded “It is.” Pitt added, “And I do love you. Paltrow agreed and said: “I love you so much.”

Zendaya shut down the rumors that she is expecting her first child with her boyfriend Tom Holland. The Euphoria star was trending on Twitter after a TikTok prank fooled her fans.”See now, this is why I stay off Twitter,” she wrote on Instagram. “Just making stuff up for no reason…weekly,” she added. The viral TikTok clip featured a fake ultrasound edited to look like it was posted by Zendaya and then cuts to a video of Kris Jenner dancing to “Lady Marmalade.” The trend is known as getting “Krissed.”

LADY GAGA in early talks to STAR in JOKER 2

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According to The Hollywood Reporter Lady Gaga is in early talks to star in Joker 2 alongside Joaquin Phoenix. Multiple outlets are reporting that Gaga would take on the role of Harley Quinn. Last week the film’s director posted a picture of the sequel’s script revealing the working title JOKER: Folie á Deux. The film is reportedly going to be a musical. 

Bradley Cooper opened up about his past struggles with cocaine addiction. “I was so lost and I was addicted to cocaine,” he said while appearing on Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes’ podcast Smartless. The Hangover star  shared that being relegated to a guest star in Alias’ third season depressed him and he developed a problem with drugs and alcohol. “I severed my Achilles tendon right after I got fired-slash-quit Alias” and struggled with “zero self-esteem.”

Kevin Spacey was charged with four counts of sexual assault on Monday in London. Spacey will appear in court on Thursday to confirm that he understands the charges. A date for a full trial has not yet been announced. The British authorities announced the indictments against him last month. They only took effect when Spacey traveled to England to be formally charged.

JENNIFER HUDSON joined the EGOT club

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Jennifer Hudson joined the prestigious EGOT club on Sunday night. An EGOT is an artist who has won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award during their career. Hudson took home a Tony for her work as a producer on, A Strange Loop which took home the Best Musical award. She has an Oscar for her performance in the movie  Dreamgirls. In 2009 she won a Grammy for Best R&B Album. In 2021 she won a Daytime Emmy Award for Baba Yaga. Other EGOT winners include John Legend, composer Alan Menken, Rita Moreno, Mel Brooks, Whoopi Goldberg and Audrey Hebburn. 

Amber Heard spoke out about losing in court to Johnny Depp in his defamation lawsuit. Heard blamed the social-media frenzy that surrounded the case and said she understood why the jury sided with Depp. “I don’t blame them,” Heard said in a preview for the interview with Savannah Guthrie. “I actually understand. He’s a beloved character and people feel they know him. He’s a fantastic actor.” She said that social media portrayed her unfairly. “Even somebody who is sure I’m deserving of all this hate and vitriol — even if you think that I’m lying — you still couldn’t look me in the eye and tell me that you think, on social media, there’s been a fair representation. You cannot tell me that you think that this has been fair.”

BRITNEY and SAM are MARRIED!!

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Britney Spears and Sam Asghari are married. The couple tied the knot at their Los Angeles home on Thursday. The ceremony featured a pink floral arch flanked with two hanging chandeliers. Pink florals, including garden roses, peonies and hydrangeas, also dotted the aisles where guests sat in wooden benches. There were around 60 guests there including Paris Hilton, Drew Barrymore, Madonna, Paris Hilton, Kathy Hilton and Selena Gomez. 

Britney Spears and Sam Asghari are getting married Thursday according to multiple outlets. The wedding will take place at their home in Los Angeles. Extra is reporting that Madonna, Drew Barrymore and Paris Hilton will be among the guests. 

Brad Pitt wants a trial by jury in his lawsuit against his ex-wife Angelina Jolie. The Fury star sued Jolie over the sale of her share of  their French winery without his consent. In new court documents filed by Pitt he claimed that she pursued this sale in secret, “purposely keeping Pitt in the dark, and knowingly violating” his contractual rights.” He also claimed that Jolie intentionally “sought to inflict harm on” him by selling her interests in the wine company. He is seeking damages “in an amount to be proven at trial” plus the sale made by Jolie to be declared “null and void.”

Ryan Seacrest made it red carpet official with his girlfriend Aubre Paige. The couple attended the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of Jennifer Lopez’s new documentary “Halftime.” The two were first linked together a year ago after they were spotted in the Hamptons. 

 

 

NICK CANNON is expecting MORE BABIES

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Nick Cannon revealed that he is expecting more children this year. While appearing on the Lip Service podcast Cannon responded to the speculation that he has “three babies on the way.” “The stork is on the way,” Nick said. “If you thought the numbers I put up in 2021 was…wait ’til 2022! Y’know, there was a lot of kids last year.”  Cannon welcomed three children in 2021. He is expecting a baby boy with Bre Tiesi and according to TMZ he is also expecting a child with Abby De La Rosa. The two are already parents to twin boys. 

Simone Biles and Aly Raisman are among a group of 90 woman who are suing the FBI for more than $1 billion. The group claims that the FBI mishandled the sexual abuse investigation of former U.S. Olympic team doctor Larry Nassar. The women allege that the FBI ignored “its obligation to report child abuse to relevant state and federal agencies and lying to Congress, the media and FBI headquarters about their lack of diligence in investigating the Nassar complaint.”

JOHNNY DEPP joins TIKTOX

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Johnny Depp joined TikTok. Just a few hours after joining he had over 4 million followers. Depp shared a video of footage from his court arrivals and  recent UK concerts with Jeff Beck. He captioned the video “To all of my most treasured, loyal and unwavering supporters. We’ve been everywhere together, we have seen everything together.We have walked the same road together. We did the right thing together, all because you cared. And now, we will all move forward together.” 

Neve Campbell has exited Scream 6 over a salary dispute. “Sadly, I won’t be making the next Scream film,” Campbell revealed in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter. “As a woman I have had to work extremely hard in my career to establish my value, especially when it comes to Scream. I felt the offer that was presented to me did not equate to the value I have brought to the franchise. It’s been a very difficult decision to move on. To all my Scream fans, I love you. You’ve always been so incredibly supportive to me. I’m forever grateful to you and to what this franchise has given me over the past 25 years.”

Ted Lasso will reportedly end with season 3. Series writer and co-star Brett Goldstein told the UK’s Sunday Times that the Jason Sudeikis led comedy was always going to be just three seasons. “We are writing it like that. It was planned as three.” Ultimately it is up to co-creators Jason Sudeikis, Brendan Hunt and Bill Lawrence. Season 3 is in production and a premiere date has not been announced. 

MICHAEL B. JORDAN and LORI HARVEY SPLIT

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Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey have  split. A source told People that, “Michael and Lori are both completely heartbroken. They still love each other.” The couple started dating in November of 2020. No official word on the break-up from the couple but Steve Harvey confirmed the news on The Steve Harvey Morning Show. 

Shakira and her longtime boyfriend Spanish footballer Gerard Piqué are separating after 11 years together. “We regret to confirm that we are separating,” the two said in a statement on Saturday. “For the well-being of our children, who are our highest priority, we ask that you respect our privacy. Thank you for your understanding.”

Jada Pinkett Smith’s recent plea for Will Smith and Chris Rock to reconcile did not affect Chris Rock. A source told Entertainment Tonight that the comedian is not paying attention to Jada’s plea. “He’s not concerned with the Smiths at the moment,” the source said. “He’s touring and he’s preparing for a comedy special.” The source added that Chris is not caught up in the Hollywood scene — he is focusing on himself. 

JOHNNY DEPP WINS IN COURT

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Johnny Depp won his defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife Amber Heard. He was awarded $10 million in compensation and $350,000 in punitive damages. The Pirates of the Caribbean star issued a statement after the verdict was announced. 

“Six years ago, my life, the life of my children, the lives of those closest to me, and also, the lives of the people who for many, many years have supported and believed in me, were forever changed. All in the blink of an eye,” Depp wrote. “False, very serious and criminal allegations were levied at me via the media, which triggered an endless barrage of hateful content, although no charges were ever brought against me,” he continued. “It had already traveled around the world twice within a nanosecond and it had a seismic impact on my life and my career. And six years later, the jury gave me my life back. I am truly humbled.”

Amber Heard was  awarded $2 million in compensation in her counter suit. Heard also issued a statement after the verdict. “The disappointment I feel today is beyond words. I’m heartbroken that the mountain of evidence still was not enough to stand up to the disproportionate power, influence and sway of my ex-husband.”

KALEY CUOCO NOT ON BOARD for SEASON 3 of THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT

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Kaley Cuoco is currently not on board for another season of The Flight Attendant. “I’m like, ‘Well, we did two. We should probably be done.’ And I think I’ve been outnumbered with that thought,” Cuoco told People. “There’s definitely interest in doing a third season. I think for me, at this moment, the plane has landed.” She added, “It’s going to take a lot of thought to make sure if we go back that it’s better than the last two, which is very hard to do.”

Kevin Spacey responded to the latest sexual assault charges against him in a statement to Good Morning America. “I am disappointed with their decision to move forward, I will voluntarily appear in the U.K. as soon as can be arranged and defend myself against these charges, which I am confident will prove my innocence.”

According to Entertainment Tonight Kanye West’s fourth attorney has stepped down from his divorce case with Kim Kardashian. Samantha Spector filed a motion to be relieved as his counsel saying, “There has been an irreconcilable breakdown in the attorney-client relationship,” leading her to step away from the couple’s ongoing divorce proceeding.