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Cher Steals the Show at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards This post is also available in: Français Cher reminded the world why she’s an icon at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards on Sunday night. With not one but two performances of her greatest hits and a Billboard Icon Award acceptance speech, she wowed the audience. “I think luck has so much to do with my success. I think it was mostly luck with a little bit of something thrown in,” Cher said as her son Chaz Bono watched from the audience. Cher joins an esteemed list of past award recipients, including Celine Dion, Prince, Jennifer Lopez, Stevie Wonder and Neil Diamond. With more than 100 million albums sold worldwide and a No. 1 single in every decade from the 1960s to the 2010s (she was the first artist to have a No. 1 single on a Billboard chart in each decade), Cher has certainly earned the honor of icon. Gwen Stefani presented Cher with the award, saying: “It is an honor for me to be here tonight to present the Billboard Icon Award to a woman who is truly the definition of the word icon: Cher. From the first note you know it’s her. Her artistry, her commitment to her craft and her willingness to take on new creative challenges have served as an inspiration to me and my career and she continues to inspire. She has proven that there is nothing she can not do. Cher is trailblazer, a fashion trendsetter, truly iconic looks at every single point in her career, a role model for preservering and showing us how to be strong and how to be true to ourselves. She is a cultural influencer, a tireless activist and an incredible humanitarian who cares about our world and speaks out against injustices.” Next, Cher performed her hits “Believe” and “If I Could Turn Back Time” that were electrifying and got the audience on their feet. For “Believe,” she donned a bleach blonde wig, barely-there dress made of glittery silver strands accented by heart-shaped pasties and silver boots. Cher also busted out a huge black curly wig, black leather jacket, thigh-high boots and sparkling black bodysuit for a performance of her 1989 smash “If I Could Turn Back Time.” After performing her hits, she accepted the Billboard Icon Award with a humble speech that notably left out any mention of Donald Trump. “So, I’ve wanted to do what I do since I was four years-old. And I’ve been doing it for 53 years. That is not an applause thing, I’m 71 yesterday. And I can do a five-minute plank, okay? Just saying. I want to thank my mom. Because when I was really young she said, ‘You’re not going to be the smartest, you’re not going to be the prettiest, you’re not going to be the most talented, but you’re going to be special.’ And when I met Sonny he said the same thing. There was really nothing about me that led anyone to believe that I was going to be special.” You’re more special than you know! And happy birthday, Cher! Watch Cher perform at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards:

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Thomas Rhett's Daughter Willa Gray Steals Show on Today WATCH: “It’s pretty amazing” @thomasrhett talks about how life has changed since adopting Willa Gray #ThomasRhettTODAY pic.twitter.com/P0lG3s9BaR — TODAY (@TODAYshow) June 2, 2017 Country singer Thomas Rhett was all set to take the stage at the Today show’s Citi Concert Series on Friday — that is, until one young fan stole the spotlight. Get push notifications with news, features and more. The Grammy nominee, 27, was upstaged by his 18-month-old daughter Willa Gray, who smiled for the cameras moments before her dad’s performance. Thomas Rhett’s wife Lauren, who is expecting a baby this August, was also in the crowd, cheering her husband on as he made his way through his hits like “Die a Happy Man” and “Star of the Show.” Want all the latest pregnancy and birth announcements, plus celebrity mom blogs? Click here to get those and more in the PEOPLE Babies newsletter. RELATED VIDEO: Thomas Rhett and Wife Lauren on Their Adoption Journey The couple adopted Willa from Uganda, welcoming her to their family on May 11. “It’s crazy. It’s been me and Lauren for four years, so when you add a daughter to the mix, it makes life even crazier,” Thomas Rhett told Matt Lauer and Hoda Kotb, the latter of whom recently adopted a baby girl of her own. “I wouldn’t trade it for the world. It’s crazy how little Willa has adapted. It’s pretty amazing.” The singer and his wife recently detailed their journey to adoption exclusively to PEOPLE. Lauren first met Willa, aptly nicknamed “Blessing” in her home country, in 2016 when she visited Uganda — a country with 147 million orphans. At the time, the couple had been trying to conceive without success and had just begun to discuss adoption. When Thomas Rhett saw a photo of Lauren holding Willa, he was struck by his wife’s obvious bond with the baby, who had been orphaned when she was still a newborn. Thomas Rhett, Willa Gray Atkins, and Lauren Kailey Dickerson RELATED: How Thomas Rhett and Wife Lauren Spent Daughter Willa’s First Day Home from Uganda: She Had “Never Seen Dogs Before” “Lauren had this amazing glow about her and it just felt like she was already our daughter in a weird way,” Thomas Rhett said. ” ‘I just blurted out, ‘We should bring her home.’ “ “When I met Willa, her story was pretty intense,” Lauren said of the toddler, who’d been brought to the children’s home soon after her birth in November 2015. “All orphans have heart-wrenching stories, but it felt like this specific baby was ours. I think that the Lord knew what he was doing when he did not let us get pregnant.” FROM PEN: Adoption Holds a Special Place in Katherine Heigl’s Heart It was far from a simple process, though. Many months of documents and red tape followed and, in between, the couple made a dozen trips to the African nation over the past year. In the meantime, they discovered Lauren was finally pregnant (another girl!), which meant that her window for bringing Willa home was closing fast. Nearing her third trimester, Lauren traveled to Uganda in April, hoping to bring Willa home. But the adoption wasn’t finalized before she needed to return to the States for a pregnancy checkup. Eventually, Lauren’s dad — an airline pilot himself — and her mom took their daughter’s place in Uganda, and the two made the 7,000-mile journey to Nashville, Tennessee, with their new granddaughter. “Seeing her there felt like a dream,” Lauren recalled of her first glimpse of Willa when her parents drove up to the private hangar where they met. Though the couple has had to adjust to full-time parenting pretty quickly, they’re relishing in their new roles. “It is very weird to be called ‘Dad’ by a little human being,” Thomas Rhett said. “But it is one of the coolest feelings in the world. Nothing beats that.”

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2019 Spring/Summer TV Premiere Calendar FRI / May 3 All in My Family Trailer Documentary short Alles ist gut Foreign/Drama At the Heart of Gold: Inside the USA Gymnastics Scandal Trailer Documentary 8p Cupcake & Dino - General Services Animation/Family Former 2 Broke Girls writer Liz Feldman is the creator of this Will Ferrell- and Adam McKay-produced dark comedy series centering on two grieving widows played by Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini. James Marsden and Ed Asner co-star. Despite Everything Trailer Foreign/Comedy Emilio & Gloria Estefan: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song Music 9p Zac Efron stars as infamous serial killer Ted Bundy (opposite Lily Collins as his longtime girlfriend) in a dramatized look at Bundy's life from director Joe Berlinger (who also directed the recent Netflix miniseries on the same subject, Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes). Critics didn't love the new film when it premiered at Sundance early this year. Flinch Trailer Game show Into the Dark: All That We Destroy Trailer Horror Hulu Jo Pil-ho: The Dawning Rage Foreign/Drama Masters of Disaster Reality Discovery, 10p A Mother on the Edge Drama LMN, 8p ScreenTime: Diane Sawyer Reporting News special 8p True and the Rainbow Kingdom Animation/Family Illustrator/author/podcaster/horse enthusiast Lisa Hanawalt, best known for designing the Netflix hit BoJack Horseman, is the creator of this similarly animal-oriented Netflix adult animated series centering on the friends and neighbors Tuca (a toucan, voiced by Tiffany Haddish) and Bertie (a songbird, voiced by Ali Wong). Steven Yeun also stars, while guest voices include Tig Notaro, Tessa Thompson, Reggie Watts, Nicole Byer, John Early, Amber Ruffin, Jermaine Fowler, and Richard E. Grant. Undercover Trailer Foreign/Drama Welcome to the Wayne Animation/Comedy Nicktoons, 10p Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell Comedy Adult Swim, midnight SAT / May 4 The Disappearance of Susan Cox Powell Reality Oxygen, 7p A Paris Romance Drama Hallmark, 9p Pregnant and Deadly Drama Lifetime, 8p Surviving R. Kelly: The Impact News/Documentary Lifetime, 10p SUN / May 5 Cher: Do You Believe? Documentary/Music Reelz, 9p ET Hailey Dean Mysteries: Death on Duty Drama HMM, 9p Lakefront Bargain Hunt Reality HGTV, 8p Psycho Stripper Drama Lifetime, 8p The Real Housewives of Potomac Reality Bravo, 9p Real Money Reality AXS, 8:30p Rock & Roll Road Trip With Sammy Hagar Reality AXS, 8p Sequel to the previous Starz miniseries The White Queen and The White Princess is based on a pair of Philippa Gregory novels, The Constant Princess and The King's Curse. MON / May 6 Abyss Foreign/Drama/Sci-fi Bachelorette Reunion: The Biggest Bachelorette Reunion in Bachelor History Ever! Reality 8p The Best Thing I Ever Ate Reality Cooking, 9p Big Hero 6 Animation Disney, 3:30p ▣ Chernobyl Trailer Drama 9p After it abandoned the idea years ago, HBO is once again attempting to expand its scripted originals to Monday nights. First up is this five-part dramatization of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Jared Harris, Emily Watson, Stellan Skarsgård, and Paul Ritter star. Live PD Reality A&E, 8p ▣ State of the Union Comedy Sundance, 10p A minimalist comedy series from noted British filmmaker Stephen Frears (The Queen) and novelist Nick Hornby (High Fidelity), State of the Union runs for just 10 minutes an episode, each following a married couple (Chris O'Dowd, Rosamund Pike) as they grab drinks at a pub prior to heading to a couples' counseling session. Critics saw—and enjoyed—all 10 episodes at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. A new episode will run every weeknight at 10p this week and next. When Calls the Heart Drama Hallmark, 8p TUE / May 7 Bite Club Reality Food, 10p Foster Documentary 8p The Haves and the Have Nots Drama OWN, 9p Intervention Reality A&E, 8p Texicanas Trailer Reality Bravo, 10p WED / May 8 ▣ Lucifer Trailer Drama The Fox series moves to Netflix for its fourth season. All 10 episodes stream today. THU / May 9 Former The Opposition host (and Daily Show correspondent) Jordan Klepper leaves the studio for a new weekly series consisting entirely of field pieces in which he travels the country to investigate issues including the deportation of U.S. veterans, environmental protests, space exploration, the legal cannabis industry, and more. ▣ Paradise Hotel Reality competition 8p Kristin Cavallari hosts a reboot of the dating competition series which aired on various networks (including Fox) beginning in 2003. FRI / May 10 Dry Martina Foreign/Drama/Comedy Gente que viene y bah Foreign/Rom-com Harvey Street Kids Animation/Family Jailbirds Trailer Reality The Mechanism (O Mecanismo) Trailer Foreign/Drama My Mother Was a Serial Killer Drama LMN, 8p ReMastered: The Lion's Share Documentary/Music ▣ Sneaky Pete Trailer Drama Prime Video The Society Trailer Drama YA series unofficially inspired by Lord of the Flies finds a group of teens caught in an alternate version of their New England town—but one absent any of their parents. What Would You Do? Reality 9p Whishenpoof Animation/Family Prime Video A ladies trip to Napa to celebrate a 50th birthday goes a bit—er—sideways in this Netflix film directed by and starring Amy Poehler. Rachel Dratch, Ana Gasteyer, Maya Rudolph, Paula Pell, and Emily Spivey (who co-wrote the script with Liz Cackowski) fill out the traveling party, while Tina Fey, Cherry Jones, and Jason Schwartzman also appear. Directed by Mass Appeal's Sacha Jenkins, this four-part documentary miniseries traces the story of the seminal hip hop outfit beginning with their formation in the early 1990s, combining never-before-seen footage with new interviews with all nine surviving members. Critics had good things to say about the series when it debuted at Sundance in January. SAT / May 11 A Feeling of Home Drama Hallmark, 9p Homekilling Queen Drama Lifetime, 8p My Dad Wrote a Porno Trailer Comedy 10p The hit British podcast (in which TV writer Jamie Morton reads from a series of erotic novels written by his father, joined by James Cooper and Alice Levine, who provide commentary) comes to HBO for a special performed in front of a live audience earlier this year. The Real Story of... Reality Reelz, 9p ET SUN / May 12 Beach Hunters Reality HGTV, 9p Hailey Dean Mysteries: A Prescription for Murder Drama HMM, 9p Killer Grandma Drama Lifetime, 8p Jerrod Carmichael: Home Videos Comedy special tbd Our Cartoon President Trailer Animation/Comedy 8p Patriot Act With Hasan Minhaj Talk/Comedy MON / May 13 The Bachelorette Reality competition 8p Best Baker in America Reality competition Food, 9p Buried in the Backyard Reality Oxygen, 9p The Daily Show with Trevor Noah Presents Desi Lydic: Abroad Trailer Comedy 11p Bad Boys spinoff series is available exclusively to Spectrum cable subscribers (via Spectrum On Demand). Gabrielle Union, Jessica Alba, and Zach Gilford star. Line of Duty Drama Acorn TV Malibu Rescue Comedy Paid Off With Michael Torpey Game show truTV, 10p Say Yes to the Nest Reality HGTV, 10p TUE / May 14 Good Bones Reality HGTV, 9p revisions Anime Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate Special Antoine Fuqua directs this 160-minute documentary (divided in two parts, airing back-to-back tonight) about the legendary boxer. LeBron James is among the film's producers. WED / May 15 The Employables Trailer Reality A&E, 10p MasterChef Celebrity Family Showdown Reality competition 8p Southern Charm Reality Bravo, 8p Wahlburgers Reality A&E, 9p THU / May 16 Good Sam Family/Drama Unraveling the Mystery: A Big Bang Farewell Special 9:30p FRI / May 17 1994 Foreign/Documentary American Masters: Robert Shaw: Man of Many Voices Documentary 9p George Clooney directs, produces, and co-stars in Hulu's miniseries adaptation of Joseph Heller's classic WWII novel, which was previously adapted as a 1970 feature film. Kyle Chandler, Hugh Laurie, Christopher Abbott, Giancarlo Giannini, and Tessa Ferrer also star. All six episodes are available to stream today. Chip & Potato Animation/Family ▣ Fleabag Trailer Comedy/Drama Prime Video The hugely acclaimed 2016 British dark comedy series from Killing Eve creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge (who stars) gets a belated second season that features appearances by Kristin Scott Thomas and Fiona Shaw. All six episodes stream today. It's Bruno Comedy Brooklyn-set comedy series follows a man (series creator Solvan Naim) and his dog. Maria Foreign/Drama/Action Meghan and Harry Plus One News 8p Morir para contar Foreign/Documentary Nailed It! Reality competition No Exit! News 9p The Rain Trailer Foreign/Drama Spike Lee is among the producers for this Netflix feature centering on two Brooklyn teens who invent a time machine and attempt to use it to undo a wrongful police shooting. White Gold Comedy SAT / May 18 Cake Boss Reality Discovery Family, 9p Psycho Granny Drama Lifetime, 8p Sailing Into Love Drama Hallmark, 9p SUN / May 19 Hailey Dean Mysteries: Killer Sentence Drama HMM, 9p Jeffrey Dahmer: Killer Cannibal Documentary Reelz, 9p ET Meghan's New Life: The Real Princess Diaries Reality Lifetime, 10p Secrets of the Zoo Reality Nat Geo Wild, 9p MON / May 20 Beat Shazam Game show 8p The Late Late Show Carpool Karaoke Primetime Special 2019 Music 10p Pawn Stars Reality History, 10p Prince of Peoria Family/Comedy Private Lives of the Monarchs Reality Smithsonian, 8p TUE / May 21 ▣ Blood & Treasure Drama 9p Summer adventure series finds an antiquities expert and an art thief (Matt Barr and Sofia Pernas) teaming up to catch a terrorist whom they pursue around the globe. Tonight's premiere runs two hours; subsequent episodes will air Tuesdays at 10p. Executed with Deborah Norville Reality Reelz, 9p ET Wanda Sykes: Not Normal Comedy special WED / May 22 The Butcher Reality History, 10p Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's 'All in the Family' and 'The Jeffersons' Comedy/Live event 8p Jimmy Kimmel and Norman Lear present a live re-creation of classic sitcom episodes with a cast that includes Woody Harrelson, Marisa Tomei, Jamie Foxx, Wanda Sykes, Ellie Kemper, Justina Machado, and Will Ferrell. Man Fire Food Reality Cooking, 9p My Last Days Reality 8p One Spring Night Foreign/Drama A Tale of Two Kitchens Foreign/Documentary/Short The Wrestlers Reality Viceland, 10p THU / May 23 Christina on the Coast Reality HGTV, 9p Elementary Drama 10p How Far Is Tattoo Far? Reality MTV, 9p ▣ The Name of the Rose Drama Sundance, 10p John Turturro, Michael Emerson, and Rupert Everett head the cast of this miniseries adaptation of Umberto Eco's best-selling novel set in 14th century Italy. Slasher: Solstice Horror ▣ Vida Drama Starz, tbd While new episodes will air weekly on Starz, the entire 10-episode second season will be available to stream today via the Starz App. FRI / May 24 After Maria Documentary/Short Alta Mar Foreign/Drama Joy Foreign/Drama Allison Williams and Logan Browning star in a wild thriller about a music prodigy from director Richard Shepard. Pitching In Trailer Drama Acorn TV McG directs a Netflix film about a group of teens in summer camp who fight off an alien invasion. A woman (Renée Zellweger) makes an indecent proposal to a pair of cash-strapped newlyweds in a new anthology series billed as a "neo-noir social thriller" by the streaming service, and each season will focus on a different morality tale. This 10-episode first season (which comes from Revenge's Mike Kelley) also stars Jane Levy, Blake Jenner, Samantha Ware, and Dave Annable. SAT / May 25 Always & 4Ever Drama Lifetime, 8p Love in the Sun Drama Hallmark, 9p SUN / May 26 Game of Thrones: The Last Watch Documentary 9p Two-hour documentary chronicles the making of the final season of the HBO hit. National Memorial Day Concert 2019 Music 8p MON / May 27 Biography: Chris Farley - Anything for a Laugh Documentary A&E, 9p Meghan & Harry: Baby Fever Reality Lifetime, 10:30p Harry & Meghan: Becoming Royal Drama Lifetime, 8p Historical Roasts Comedy Comedians don period garb to roast a variety of historical figures (from Abe Lincoln to Freddie Mercury) in this Jeff Ross-hosted Netflix series. ▣ The Hot Zone Trailer Drama Nat Geo, 9p Julianna Margulies heads the cast of this six-part, three-night, fictionalized adaptation of Richard Preston's best-selling 1995 nonfiction book chronicling the first Ebola outbreak. Noah Emmerich, Topher Grace, James D'Arcy, Grace Gummer, and Robert Sean Leonard also star. Korea: The Never-Ending War Documentary 9p Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus: The Final Farewell Documentary AXS, 8p ET TUE / May 28 America's Got Talent Reality competition 8p Gabrielle Union and Julianne Hough join the judging panel in place of Mel B and Heidi Klum, while Terry Crews replaces Tyra Banks as host. Animal Kingdom Trailer Drama TNT, 9p Biography: Jeff Dunham - Talking Heads Documentary A&E, 8p Biography: Jeff Foxworthy - Stand Up Guy Documentary A&E, 10p Chrisley Knows Best Reality USA, 10p Pure Drama WGN, 10p ▣ Songland Trailer Reality/Music 10p Through the magic of reality television, up-and-coming songwriters get an opportunity to work with top music producers like Ryan Tedder and Shane McAnally. WED / May 29 American Ninja Warrior Reality competition 8p The 10th season reinvents the series yet again: this time as a sci-fi adventure following the crew of a salvage vessel in space. ▣ The InBetween Drama 10p A young woman talks to ghosts and helps the cops solve crimes in this summer procedural starring Harriet Dyer and Paul Blackthorne. Light Falls Documentary/Drama 10p MasterChef Reality competition 8p Property Brothers: Forever Home Reality HGTV, 9p THU / May 30 Chopsticks Foreign/Drama Lip Sync Battle Game show Paramount, 10p Svaha: The Sixth Finger Foreign/Thriller FRI / May 31 TV's Nahnatchka Khan (Don't Trust the B–––– in Apartment 23) makes her feature directorial debut with this Netflix rom-com starring Ali Wong and Randall Park as childhood friends who reconnect as adults. Keanu Reeves and Daniel Dae Kim also star. Ancient Aliens Reality History, 9p Bad Blood Drama Black Spot Foreign/Drama David Milch's critically acclaimed HBO western series returns for a belated finale that takes place a decade later and features most of the original cast, including Ian McShane, Timothy Olyphant, Molly Parker, Paula Malcomson, John Hawkes, Anna Gunn, Robin Weigert, Brad Dourif, William Sanderson, Kim Dickens, Dayton Callie, and Gerald McRaney. ▣ Good Omens Trailer Drama/Fantasy Prime Video Streaming in its entirety today, this six-episode adaptation of Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett's comedic 1990 fantasy novel—depicting an unlikely alliance between an angel (Michael Sheen) and a demon (David Tennant) who seek to prevent the coming Armageddon—also stars Jon Hamm, Michael McKean, Anna Maxwell Martin, Jack Whitehall, Miranda Richardson, Josie Lawrence, Mireille Enos, and Nick Offerman. If that weren't enough, Frances McDormand provides the voice of God, while Benedict Cumberbatch voices Satan. Gaiman wrote the adaptation and produces the series. How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast) Foreign/Drama Quiet Storm: The Ron Artest Story Documentary/Sports 10p ▣ Swamp Thing Trailer Drama/Horror DC Universe Produced by James Wan and directed (in part) by Len Wiseman, the streaming service's latest live-action original stars Gotham's Crystal Reed as DC Comics character Abby Arcane and Derek Mears as Swamp Thing (while Andy Bean plays him in his Alec Holland form). Virginia Madsen, Will Patton, Jennifer Beals, and Ian Ziering also star. Unidentified: Inside America's UFO Investigation Reality History, 10p

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Taylor Swift: Why She Didn’t Have A Fourth Of July Party Again & Is ‘Happier’ Because Of It Taylor Swift opted to skip her Fourth of July bash for the second year in a row to go snorkeling with boyfriend Joe Alwyn. Here’s why she’s ‘happier’ with a more low-key celebration. Taylor Swift, 28, has thrown some pretty epic Fourth of July parties in years past, but she’s forwent the epic celebration in 2017, and now again in 2018. This year, she instead spent her time off from touring to go to Turks and Caicos with boyfriend Joe Alwyn, 27. “Taylor likes keeping things a little more low key nowadays because it works for her to have alone time and she is enjoying the time she needs and has with Joe,” a source close to the singer tells HollywoodLife EXCLUSIVELY. “It is very important for her for that to be private.” The 10-time Grammy winner has been keeping her relationship under wraps. The pair have only been photographed out together a handful of times despite dating for well over a year. Taylor also rescinded from the spotlight in 2016, and has been living more privately ever since. Our insider adds that the “Delicate” hitmaker intends on keeping her life this way. “She is not interested in all the craziness from previous years. She has matured to this way of life and it fits and suits her so well,” our source explains. “She is happy and healthy and she’ll definitely continue this moving forward.” Taymerica might be a thing of the past, but fans were still delighted when paparazzi photos of their idol surfaced online on July 5. The images showed Taylor swimming and snorkeling in the ocean with Joe, and they looked incredibly happy together. The “Shake It Off” songstress also paid tribute to her favorite holiday by rocking a red and white striped high-waisted bikini. Don’t worry Swifties, the Old Taylor is still alive and well.

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15 Times Chris Pratt's Instagram Was Out of This World We're just two days away from the release of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom! returns as Owen Grady in the latest epic adventure alongside , who portrays Claire Dearing. In the weeks leading up to the film's release, Pratt has been taking his fans along for the promotional ride on his Instagram. From movie premieres around the world to his farm life, Pratt loves to give his social media followers many different behind-the-scenes exclusives. So in celebration of this Friday's Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom debut, we're looking back at all of the times Pratt's Instagram was out of this world. Let's take a look at some of his best social media work over the years!

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After everything, Ben Affleck wishes he could win Jennifer Garner back, new report says Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner announced they were breaking up in 2015, though they didn’t get around to filing for divorce until April 2017. But soon after, Affleck more or less went public with his romance with Lindsay Shookus, a “Saturday Night Live” producer whom he may have started seeing when he was still married to Garner. But three years after that initial 2015 announcement, Affleck and Garner, both 45, have yet to finalize their divorce, raising the question: What’s taking so long? A new report by Us Weekly cites sources who say that the “Batman v. Superman” actor is dragging his feet because he would like to get back together with Garner, with whom he has three children. If this description of Affleck is close to accurate, he could be the Oscar-winning, movie star version of “Bachelor” star Arie Luyendyk Jr., who angered Bachelor Nation and the rest of America by vacillating between two women in the show’s final episodes. For her part, Garner really tried to make things work with Affleck — despite his reported struggles with alcohol addiction, gambling and monogamy, according to Us Weekly. This fall, Affleck also had a dark cloud hanging over him following news about multiple sexual misconduct allegations against his regular producing collaborator Harvey Weinstein. In the wake of the Weinstein allegations and the launch of the #MeToo movement, Affleck was accused of groping two women and of being complicit in a Hollywood culture that allows sexually predatory men to stay in power. After Garner and Affleck first announced their split in 2015, the “Alias” actress “put her heart and soul into fixing the relationship and wanted so desperately to turn things around for the children’s sake as well as theirs,” a source told Us Weekly. “She forgave him for so much, and still he couldn’t change,” the source said. In the year since they filed for divorce, Affleck begged Garner to come back several times, even after he had officially moved on with Shookus. “He had at one point been telling friends he wanted his ex back,” a source told the magazine. Affleck apparently was saying such things even after he and Shookus started being photographed together in New York City or Los Angeles. In November, Affleck reportedly introduced Shookus to Garner as a step to getting her comfortable with his children, Violet, 12, Seraphina, 9, and Samuel, 6. Affleck and Shookus also were spotted house-hunting together in the Los Angeles area over Valentine’s Day, various reports said. Still, Affleck and Garner have continued to be seen in public together, attending church or taking the kids to school — though these joint appearances could simply be part of their vow to be hands-on co-parents. The new Us Weekly report claims that there was a slim chance that the two could have reconciled in late 2017, after Affleck returned to rehab and re-dedicated himself to his recovery. According to reports in November, two-time rehab veteran Affleck realized he was “losing his grip on his alcohol addiction.” Affleck poured out his heart to Garner, “telling her everything that was going on with his life,” a source told Us Weekly at the time. “After everything they’ve been through, she is going to continue to be there for him when he needs her,” the source told Us Weekly in November. “No matter what the circumstances.” Those circumstances include all the “smoking and drinking and gambling” that apparently took place during the marriage — as well as Affleck possibly cheating on Garner with Shookus when they were married and reportedly dating their children’s 28-year-old nanny Christine Ouzounian after they first announced their split in 2015. The new Us Weekly report said that Garner visited her estranged husband every day while he was in rehab. “They did family counseling to work on their relationship,” an insider told the magazine. “Things looked positive. Jennifer was very caring, very present. They both wanted it to work.” But another source told Us Weekly that Affleck is, in fact, ready to move on and be with Shookus, whom he “loves and adores.” Certainly, geography could make that relationship challenging as Shookus lives in New York City, where she works and raises a son, while Affleck is committed to being close to his children, who are based in Los Angeles. The website Gossip Cop quoted other sources “close” to the couple who slammed the Us Weekly report, saying that the story actually makes clear that the two aren’t reuniting, but teases the idea that they might. A contact close to the situation told Gossip Cop: “(The cover) is not true. There’s no reconciliation and they are in (the middle of) finalizing the divorce.” Another friend of Affleck and Garner told Gossip Cop that the exes are “both working hard to create the best relationship for the kids.” Indeed, the Us Weekly story said that Garner has quietly begun dating again, though that included going out with a man who is described as looking something like Affleck. “Jen is ready to go with her feelings and give love another try,” a friend told Us Weekly. This story has been updated.

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Hackers Threaten to Leak Upcoming 'Pirates of the Caribbean' Unless Disney Pays Ransom: Reports Johnny Depp gave Disneyland guests a bit more than they expected when the actor dressed as Captain Jack Sparrow for the resort's "Pirates of the Caribbean" ride. (Published Thursday, April 27, 2017) Online pirates who claim to have Disney's unreleased action flick "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales" in their possession are threatening to leak it unless Disney pays up, according to multiple reports. The hackers have demanded an "enormous amount" of money via an online currency called Bitcoin, and will release the movie in increments until the ransom is met, Deadline reported. The publication reports that the FBI is involved in the investigation, and Disney has no plans to concede to the requests. CEO Bob Iger briefed ABC employees on the incident Monday morning in New York, but did not confirm "Pirates" is the film at risk, according to the Hollywood Reporter. E! News and CNBC have reached out to the studio for comment but have not independently confirmed the reports. Pirates of the Caribbean World Premieres: 2003 vs. 2017 The fifth installment of the highly-anticipated franchise stars Javier Bardem as the villain opposite Johnny Depp's Captain Jack Sparrow. Other "Pirates" favorites set to return include Orlando Bloom as Will Turner, Keira Knightly as Elizabeth Swann and Geoffrey Rush as Captain Hector Barbossa. Shanghai Disney Resort hosted the movie's world premiere, followed by another star-studded event in Paris and the U.S. premiere in Los Angeles on May 18. Director Joachim Ronning squashed rumors that "Dead Men Tell No Tales" would be the franchise's last, teasing to CinemaBlend, "This is the beginning of the finale... But I don't know if it's the last one, or if they'll make another 10 of them. I don't know! But I hope so!" "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales" premieres nationwide May 26. Original Post: Hackers Threaten to Leak Upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean Film Unless Disney Pays Ransom © Copyright E! Online

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Selena Gomez Really Wants A Kiss From Justin Bieber On New Year’s Eve! Sources close to the superstar have revealed that Selena Gomez wants something very specific as the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve. Apparently, if she gets to kiss her lover Justin Bieber, she’s going to be the happiest woman in the world! How cute is that? After showing the entire world that after years of straying from one another their love was still strong enough to bring them back together, the pair has been doing better than ever. That being said, is there really a more significant way to celebrate their fateful reunion than locking lips as a new year – that they are hopefully going to spend together – is born? ‘Selena has one wish for the New Year’s Eve plans and that’s to get a romantic kiss from Justin at midnight. After a rocky year, and a lot of family drama surrounding Christmas, Selena’s eager to spend her New Year’s Eve with Justin,’ one source close to the singer claims. ‘She’s happy they found their way back to each other this year and Selena’s never felt better about her future with Justin. When the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, she wants to be with her man, wherever that may be, so she can feel Bieber’s arms around her and get a sweet kiss from him as 2018 begins,’ the insider added. So sweet! But despite the fact that their unexpected reunion generally made fans very happy, not everyone was all for it. As you may know by now, Selena’s family, her mother, in particular, is heartbroken about her decision to take Justin back. Advertisement Mandy Teefey, Selena’s mom, was even reportedly hospitalized after having an argument about it with her daughter.

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Watch This Is Us Star Milo Ventimiglia Get Totally Soaked On Ellen — for a Good Cause This Is… soaked. Milo Ventimiglia‘s face was all wet on Wednesday’s episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show — and for once it wasn’t caused by tears induced by This is Us. Get push notifications with news, features and more. During a game of “Make It Rain,” the 40-year-old actor was challenged to answer trivia questions to win money for charity. The only hiccup? In order to get the check, he’d have to pull on chords stemming from an array of umbrellas, each outfitted to either dump the money or a bucket of water on him. Playing against So You Think You Can Dance star Stephen “tWitch” Boss, Ventimiglia scored big throughout the game. He confidently named the biggest drama queen in the cast of This Is Us (that would be Emmy-winner Sterling K. Brown), and navigated his way through DeGeneres’ trick question about how many feet he has “on him” (two). The talk show host even gave him a pass when he was tasked with spelling his name backwards and missed the “t.” Stephen 'tWitch' Boss and Milo Ventimiglia Michael Rozman/Warner Bros. Milo Ventimiglia Michael Rozman/Warner Bros. Unfortunately for Ventimiglia (and, well, fortunately for Ventimiglia fans), all those right answers meant he got very wet. “I just wanted to make sure I was thoroughly more soaked than you,” he joked to Boss. It wasn’t until the last question, about Jennifer Lopez’s run as a fly girl in In Living Color, that Ventimiglia finally found the $10,000 (provided by Shutterfly). Stephen 'tWitch' Boss and Milo Ventimiglia Michael Rozman/Warner Bros. He was then handed a check made out to the charity of his choice, The Rape Foundation. Established in 1989, the group is” dedicated to providing expert, comprehensive care and treatment for sexual assault victims – children and adults; prevention education programs to reduce the prevalence of sexual violence; training for police, prosecutors, school personnel and other service providers to enhance the treatment victims receive wherever they turn for help; and policy reforms and other initiatives that increase public understanding about rape, encourage victims to report these crimes, and foster justice and healing,” according to its mission statement. RELATED VIDEO: This Is Us Star Milo Ventimiglia Defends Crock-Pots After Backlash Over Jack’s Death: ‘It’s a Slow Cooker’ Meanwhile, Ventimiglia is still mourning the death of his This Is Us character Jack Pearson, a scene fans got to see on Sunday night’s post-Super Bowl episode. But through the character, he’s learned more about life than anything. “You never know when you’re going to get certain moments,” Ventimiglia told PEOPLE of what he’s taken away from his TV alter ego. “Live life fully, love deeply and try to be happy.” “I’ve never been one to look too far in the future,” he continued. “The one thing I’m reminded of by Jack is to live in the present because you don’t know how much time you have left. You have to give life time and know that the universe is going to give you what you need.” The Ellen DeGeneres Show airs weekdays in syndication (check local listings).

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The Platinum Life's Crystal Smith Is Dragging Alycia Bella for "Clowning" Asiah Collins' Bestie Blanca The Platinum Life's Crystal Smith Is Dragging Alycia Bella for "Clowning" Asiah Collins' Bestie Blanca Crystal Smith did not come to Cancún to play. In this clip from Thursday’s all-new The Platinum Life, Crystal decided to call out Alycia Bella for taking part in ragging on Asiah… Source: The Platinum Life's Crystal Smith Is Dragging Alycia Bella for "Clowning" Asiah Collins' Bestie Blanca 1 total views, 1 views today

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Khloé Kardashian Admits She Thinks About Getting a Nose Job 'Every Day' Khloé Kardashian is getting candid about going under the knife. Although the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star hasn’t gotten a nose job in the past, she isn’t opposed to having it done in the future. On Friday, the Good American jeans founder admitted on Instagram that she thinks daily about getting the procedure done, but is currently relying on the power of makeup — specifically contouring — for her desired look. “@madi_martell did she get her nose done or just really fleeky contouring,” Instagram account holder @allysonclifton asked. In response, Kardashian, 34, replied, “One day I think I’ll get one because I think about it everyday. But I’m scared so for now it’s all about contour.” Image zoom Khloe Kardashian/Instagram Kardashian, who became a first-time mom to daughter True Thompson in April, has been open with her opinions about plastic surgery in the past. “There’s this misconception that I’m not into plastic surgery, but I’m into it and I don’t care if you have it,” the reality star told Cosmopolitan in 2016. “We’re all putting on a f—— mask basically every day anyway,” she said. “When you dye your hair, you’re changing who you are, and I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that.” It’s when women choose to go under the knife for their significant other that Kardashian has a problem with it. “I just don’t like when someone else is like, ‘Man, I only want to date a girl if they have big tits,’ and then a girl’s like, ‘I gotta get double-Ds,’ ” she said. “If you want them, great. If you’re doing that for your man, that’s when it bothers me.” Image zoom JB Lacroix/WireImage She also prefers to exhaust all other options before depending on plastic surgery. “I just have a lot of friends that just go to get liposuction when not once have they tried to go to the gym or tried to change their diet,” said Kardashian. “That I disagree with. But if you’re working out, and you have a trouble area, and it’s still bothering you, then go fix it if you want.” She additionally set the record straight on her nose. “Everyone says I’ve had a nose job because my nose is smaller now and I swear I haven’t,” she said. Plastic surgeon Terry Dubrow explained to Kardashian that weight loss can play a role in the size of your nose. “He was like, ‘No, but when you were bigger, your nose can get wider.’ It’s like when you’re pregnant, your nose spreads because there’s fat pockets in there, I guess,” she shared. “So when I lost weight, my nose did get smaller, and also I now know about contouring. Like when I wash my face, my nose is wider.”

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Billy Bush's wife files for divorce ending nearly 20-year marriage, reports say CLOSE In an Op-ed story for the New York Times, former Access Hollywood host Billy Bush tells America “of course” Donald Trump said what he said. Josh King has the story (@abridgetoland). Buzz60 Billy Bush and wife Sydney Davis are divorcing. (Photo: ALEX J. BERLINER/AP) Billy Bush‘s wife Sydney Davis has filed for divorce, ending their marriage of nearly 20 years, according to E! News and TMZ. Davis filed legal documents to end their marriage in Los Angeles Superior Court citing irreconcilable differences, according to TMZ. The two have been separated since September, 11 months following the leak of the infamous "Access Hollywood" tapes featuring Bush and Donald Trump. Davis is asking for joint legal and primary physical custody of two of their children —Lillie, 13, and Mary, 17 — according to TMZ. Josie, their oldest daughter, is 19. Bush will get visitation time with the children, according to the documents. Davis is also seeking spousal support. Bush's representative did not respond to an email from USA TODAY. The two were married in 1998. Davis has been a steadfast supporter since the fallout from the "Access Hollywood" tapes that featured the hot-mic tape 2005 discussion between Bush and Trump. The release prompted a firestorm before the 2016 presidential election. Bush was let go from NBC's "Today" show in Oct. 2016 as the tapes showed he encouraged Trump's lewd talk about women. More: Billy Bush is out at 'Today' Also: Billy Bush, wife Sydney Davis separate after nearly 20 years of marriage Bush praised his wife's support during his personal crisis in a 2017 interview with The Hollywood Reporter. "My wife, Sydney, knows the environment and the atmosphere I was in at the time, and she knows very well the person she married. She has been very supportive from the very beginning," he said. Following their 2017 separation, Bush's publicist released the following statement: "After almost 20 years of marriage, they have separated for the moment to evaluate their life together. They love each other and their children deeply and are committed to a bright future," Bush is the cousin of former president George W. Bush. CLOSE Seven months after the infamous lewd exchange between television personality Billy Bush and Donald Trump from 2005 was released, Bush tells GMA’s Robin Roberts the tape brought his daughter to tears and she didn’t understand why her father didn’t stop the conversation. USA TODAY Read or Share this story: https://usat.ly/2uzlHw7

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Untangling the Guardians of the Galaxy Firing Debacle: Political Grudges, Old Tweets and Outrage I will have more to say but for right now all I will say is this..@JamesGunn is one of the most loving,caring,good natured people I have ever met. He’s gentle and kind and cares deeply for people and animals. He’s made mistakes. We all have. Im NOT ok with what’s happening to him — Dave Bautista (@DaveBautista) July 21, 2018 1. Many people who have followed my career know when I started, I viewed myself as a provocateur, making movies and telling jokes that were outrageous and taboo. As I have discussed publicly many times, as I’ve developed as a person, so has my work and my humor. — James Gunn (@JamesGunn) July 20, 2018 TW// James Gunn’s tweets — A Thread This is what people are supporting, including the cast of GOTG. pic.twitter.com/KinPgkrT0P — alex (@barnesartboy) July 23, 2018 I stand by the very decent man @JamesGunn is today. He is a wonderful example of a man committed to owning past discretions and being a stand up person, to say the least. — Selma Blair (@SelmaBlair) July 21, 2018 @JamesGunn I thank you for your talent, your decency and your evolution as a man. You propped me up when I was in a scary place, and guided me towards the decent and right thing to do. You have shown strength of character more than most anyone I know. You understood https://t.co/9kSf8Z1dP1 — Selma Blair (@SelmaBlair) July 22, 2018 (Excerpt) Read more at: E! Online Wake Up To Breaking News! SUBMIT "Many people who have followed my career know when I started, I viewed myself as a provocateur, making movies and telling jokes that were outrageous and taboo," Gunn, whose feature directorial debut was the shlocky, gross-out horror comedy Slither, tweeted by way of explanation Thursday night in a five-part thread, before he was fired."As I have discussed publicly many times, as I've developed as a person, so has my work and my humor. [2] It's not to say I'm better, but I am very, very different than I was a few years ago; today I try to root my work in love and connection and less in anger. My days saying something just because it's shocking and trying to get a reaction are over. [3] In the past, I have apologized for humor of mine that hurt people. I truly felt sorry and meant every word of my apologies. [4] For the record, when I made these shocking jokes, I wasn't living them out. I know this is a weird statement to make,...

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Carrie Underwood and Husband Mike Fisher Celebrate 7-Year Wedding Anniversary Happy wedding anniversary to Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher! The couple marked seven years of marriage together on Monday with a romantic date and sweet love notes to each other on social media. Get push notifications with news, features and more. “Celebrating 7 years with this amazing man. How am I so blessed to share this life with you, @mfisher1212 ? Here’s to so many more years and memories together,” Underwood, 34, captioned a selfie of her and her husband. “Glad I took a chance on this babe 7 years ago. Turns out she’s the best wife, and mom to Izzy, I could ever dream of!! #happyanniversary,” Fisher, 37, wrote along with a photo of his wife. The country star wed her NHL star beau in 2010 at the Ritz Carlton Reynolds Plantation in Georgia before 250 friends and family in a ceremony featuring classical music and the couple’s favorite Bible readings. The pair got engaged in December 2009, after quietly dating for about a year. FROM PEN: How Tom Ford Found ‘Love at First Sight’—and Makes His 30-Year Relationship Last Underwood and Fisher are parents to 2-year-old son Isaiah Michael. The American Idol alum is definitely her husband — and the Nashville Predators’ — biggest fan. The star has often posted pictures and video clips of herself and friends rooting for Fisher’s team, who lost the 2017 NHL playoffs to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Botched patient is left with deformed boobs after surgery A woman was left with completely deformed breasts after three consecutive surgeries that left her nipples seemingly attached directly onto her chest. Chanel, a patient on Botched, appears in a preview segment from the show published ahead of Thursday's episode. Doctors Terry Dubrow and Paul Nassif can first be seen examining photos of Chanel and discussing her case, with Dubrow sounding especially alarmed by what he's seeing. Scroll down for video Procedures: Chanel, a patient on Botched, was left with completely deformed breasts after three consecutive surgeries that left her nipples seemingly attached directly onto her chest Beginnings: The patient (pictured) had a breast augmentation, her original surgery, in 1999, after she turned 21 and wast 'really happy' with the results at the time 'They're at the very bottom of her breast tissue,' he says in reference to Chanel's nipples. Describing the situation further, the surgeon adds: 'The nipples are being tethered right to the chest wall at the breast crease.' After pointing out that Chanel is 'missing breast tissue', a frustrated Dubrow asks his colleague to let Chanel in. The patient then explains she had a breast augmentation, her original surgery, in 1999, after she turned 21. Back then, everything seemed to be going well and she was 'really happy' with the results. Evolution: But went Chanel (pictured) got pregnant, she says in a preview clip published on Thursday, her breasts turned into 'pancakes', marking the beginning of her troubles Problems: After the pregnancy, 'one was droopy and then one looked bigger,' Chanel recounts in the video about her breasts. Her doctor at the time recommended she get a breast lift Getting worse: Chanel (pictured entering her consultation with Doctors Terry Dubrow and Paul Nassif) took that advice, but the procedure didn't go as well as she'd hoped 'It went perfect,' she says of the breast augmentation. 'It took me from an A to a C and they were beautiful.' But went Chanel got pregnant, she adds, her breasts turned into 'pancakes'. 'They deflated,' Dubrow comments with a knowing look. 'One was droopy and then one looked bigger,' Chanel recounts. Her doctor at the time recommended she get a breast lift. Chanel took that advice, but the procedure didn't go as well as she'd hoped. That's when her breasts started getting 'a little bent in', she explains in the video. 'Scar tissue formed it sucked the lower portion of the breast tissue in,' Dubrow adds. Fresh start? After the lift, Chanel's breasts started to get a little 'bent in', she explains in the clip, so she decided to have the implants removed altogether Complications: But removing breast implants can actually cause the immune system to 'continue the contraction process', Dubrow explains in the video At that point, Chanel decided she would be happy to go back to her original 32 A size, hoping things would return to normal—but they didn't. 'Sometimes, when you take the implant out, it induces the immune system to continue the contraction process and can actually make it look even worse,' Dubrow explains. Chanel did consult plastic surgeons to try to restore her breast's appearance, but she weight more than 282 pounds, which kept her from undergoing a new procedure. She has lost significant weight over the last two and a half years, and now finds that she is 'ready' to handle another surgery. The preview segment ends with Nassif apparently determined to help Chanel, saying she is an 'incredible person' who 'deserves help'.

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Mandy Moore Returns to the Recording Studio One Day After Emmys Snub: ''No More Excuses'' Getting back to it. It’s time. I miss it. I’m not scared anymore. No more excuses. No more allowing someone’s else insecurities to dictate my relationship to music and singing. Boom. Also- this is just a little demo of something @themikeviola and I worked on yesterday... but still, it’s a start! 🎶 A post shared by Mandy Moore (@mandymooremm) on Jul 13, 2018 at 11:03am PDT

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Khloe Kardashian Consoles Revenge Body Participant Whose "No Good" Boyfriend Won't Propose Until She Loses Weight Click For Photo: http://akns-images.eonline.com/eol_images/Entire_Site/201816/rs_600x600-180206095143-600.khloe-kardashian-revenge-body.jpg?fit=around%7C450:350&crop=450:350;center,top Crysta's boyfriend is putting a lot of pressure on her to get in shape. On Sunday's new Revenge Body With Khloe Kardashian, "closet eater" Crysta has gained a lot of weight and it's causing trouble in her relationship. Guy - Fireman - Name - Rusty - But…Rusty "So, I finally met a nice guy. So he's a hot, sexy fireman, his name's Rusty. But…Rusty bought me a diamond," Crysta tells Khloe Kardashian in this sneak peek. "So, like at one point, he... (Excerpt) Read more at: E! Online 50 Top Stories Breaking Now! Where The World Finds Its News - LongRoom News! Wake Up To Breaking News! SUBMIT Crysta's boyfriend is putting a lot of pressure on her to get in shape.On Sunday's new Revenge Body With Khloe Kardashian, "closet eater" Crysta has gained a lot of weight and it's causing trouble in her relationship."So, I finally met a nice guy. So he's a hot, sexy fireman, his name's Rusty. But…Rusty bought me a diamond," Crysta tells Khloe Kardashian in this sneak peek. "So, like at one point, he... Conservatives are to the GOP what oil is to water, and the GOPe spend most of their time skimming it off or setting it on fire.

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Kourtney's Numb Lip, Khloe Goes to Jail, Todd Kraines & More: Watch the Kardashians React to Iconic Keeping Up Moments! Raccoons Keep Calm and Carry On! These cute raccoons appear to be waiting to be fed with the front one looking to keep every...

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Corinne Olympios and DeMario Jackson Publicly Reunite for First Time Since 'BIP' Incident Corinne Olympios and DeMario Jackson became the center of a huge controversy earlier this summer after filming on Bachelor in Paradise was halted due to sexual misconduct allegations between the two cast members. Although it was later determined that nothing inappropriate had occurred, the drama surrounding the incident caused production to be temporarily suspended, although it eventually resumed without Olympios and Jackson. Despite the drama, the two appeared in good spirits when they reunited late Wednesday night leaving the Nightingale club in West Hollywood, E! News reports. Paradise isn’t lost after all for Corinne and Demario: Will you accept this photo of their reunion? (?: Photographer Group/Splash News) A post shared by E! News (@enews) on Aug 31, 2017 at 5:25am PDT The two embraced as paparazzi snapped their photo "Get a good shot, b—ches," Olympios told photographers. The 24-year-old also gave Jackson a kiss on the cheek, with the duo sharing another hug before going their separate ways. "We're friends!" Olympios told the assembled paparazzi. "We never had bad blood." Bachelor in Paradise contestant Amanda Stanton commented on an Instagram photo of the pair's reunion, writing, "love this a whole lot." Olympios appeared in an interview with Chris Harrison this week, noting that she never blamed Jackson for the scandal.

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Devastated Nick and Aaron Carter ask for privacy to grieve after their father Robert dies suddenly aged 65 BACKSTREET Boys star Nick Carter and his brother Aaron have been left devastated after their dad Robert died on Tuesday. The 37-year-old boy-bander admitted in 2015 he had been estranged from parents Bob and Jane for close to a decade, but still shared his sadness at his dad's sudden passing. TWITTER 6 Aaron Carter shared a touching tribute to his dad on Twitter Instagram 6 The singer later followed up with another favourite photo on his Instagram account He tweeted: "I am heartbroken to share the news that our father, Robert, passed away last night. "While we learn more about the cause of death, and begin the grieving process, we ask that our privacy be respected at this difficult time." Aaron, 29, had a much better relationship with his parents, and paid two touching tributes to his dad on social media. Along with a photo of him with 65-year-old Bob, Aaron Tweeted: "My heart is Completly (sic) shattered I'm in shock and I loved my dad so much. DADDY I Love You. This is the last pic I have my dad." Twitter 6 Nick Carter has been estranged from his parents for many years but still paid tribute Aaron then followed up with an Instagram post that read: "My heart is broken, We are so hurt we lost you poppa way too soon. You were never human to me, you were always my real life super hero." TMZ report that sources close to Robert believe he suffered a heart attack, and that he had "complained of chest pains and had twitching in his arm before he went to bed and never woke up". TWITTER 6 Aaron claims that this is the last photo of him with Robert, who has died age 65 The site reports: "We're told he was working a lot around the house and was out in the hot Florida sun when the chest pains started." Nick made the admission about the poor relationship between him and his parents in the 2015 Backstreets Boy documentary Show 'Em What You're Made Of. He said "I haven't seen them in maybe seven or eight years." It is not known what triggered their feud, but Nick has painted a picture of a very scary childhood in previous interviews and his autobiography. He continued: "It was a house full of fear for me. We would be little kids and we would hear mom and dad screaming at each other. MOST READ IN TV & SHOWBIZ PLAY TIME I became sad joke boozing & bedding women after fame went to my head, says Moby sister act Rochelle Humes reunited with her sister after 23 YEARS thanks to Kem Cetinay Exclusive DOTTED LINE OF DUTY Line of Duty's Martin Compston offered new two-series deal for hit show Exclusive MEG STOLE MY PET! Megan Barton-Hanson swipes hamster after 3am bust-up with Charlie Brake ALL TIME LOW Ryan Giggs' ex keeps head down after relationship with Max George revealed cheesefest Katie Price gorges on 900 calorie melted cheese omelette and fried avocado chips "They'd constantly be drinking and fighting and we'd hear guns go out the window shooting. Not shooting at each other. "They always fought over money." He also told Dr. Phil that finding fame at a young age and being the family breadwinner caused friction. Nick explained: "It was just the way my household was with my father: he was a dominating personality. "He led by fear... I believe you should lead with love. Getty Images 6 Aaron with dad Robert and mum Jane when he was a teen pop star "I always had a lot of pressure when it came to my siblings. I became the father... I was making more money that my father did at the age of 14 or 15. I became the provider." Nick and Aaron have three sisters, Angel, Bobbie and Leslie - who died from a suspected drugs overdose in 2012. Nick refused to attend the 25-year-old's funeral, claiming at the time that his family "complicates" things, and later admitting that his family blamed her for his death. AP:Associated Press 6 Nick on stage with the Backstreet Boys It is not known if Aaron is still estranged from his mum after he accused her of stealing from him when he was a teen star in a bombshell 2005 interview. Speaking to US show 20/20 he said: "Every show we did, we would probably make about maybe $40,000, $50,000 a show. And it was all gone." Got a story? email digishowbiz@the-sun.co.uk or call us direct on 02077824220

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Together, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will be worth about $30 million — and none of that money belongs to the crown Prince Harry's net worth is 8-figures. Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images Megan Markle will be marrying into class, status, and major wealth when she ties the royal knot with Prince Harry on May 19. Before she moved across the pond, Markle was earning close to half a million dollars a year starring in the USA Network drama "Suits," plus a five-figure income from endorsement deals and sponsorships. Her total net worth is estimated to be $5 million. That's a sizable contribution to bring into any marriage, but when she marries Prince Harry, their combined net worth will be more than five times that. Prince Harry's net worth is at least $25 million (£18 million) and as much as $40 million (£28.7 million), according to estimates from Wealth-X. Here's where all that money comes from. Along with Prince William and Kate Middleton, Harry receives an annual seven-figure allowance from his father and heir to the throne, Prince Charles, which is used to cover expenses like travel and wardrobe. Between April 2016 and March 2017, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Harry split nearly $5 million (£3.5 million) in allowance from their father, according to an annual review released by Clarence House. Prince Charles derives that money, in part, from a private estate called the Duchy of Cornwall, which has funded the royal family's public and private lives for nearly 700 years. The estate provided a total of $28.8 million (£20.7 million), including Harry and William's allowance, to Prince Charles and his wife Camilla between 2016 and 2017. Chris Jackson/Getty Since age 21, Harry and William have also been receiving a $450,000 a year investment profit from Princess Diana's estate, which they pay taxes on to the UK government. They received a sizeable inheritance from their late mother estimated to be around $10 million each, which each prince gained access to on his 30th birthday. Plus, during his 10 years in the British Royal Air Force, Harry earned an annual income of $50,000. Despite a massive fortune, Markle and Harry reportedly will not sign a prenuptial agreement before their wedding, reported Business Insider's Shana Lebowtiz. A prenup is a smart choice for most couples who have sizable assets they want to protect in the event of a divorce, but for Harry — and William, who chose to forgo a prenup with Middleton — it doesn't make much sense. The princes likely don't have much property of their own, as the most valuable national treasures like the Crown Jewels or the Tower of London are part of the royal collection held by the Queen. Still, the merging of Harry and Markle's finances could "cause tax headaches" and create some "mundane hurdles" for the royal family, as The Washington Post first reported in November. Markle is a citizen of the US and is purportedly living in the UK on a family visa, according to the BBC. If she eventually becomes a dual US-UK citizen, Markle will have to continue filing her taxes each year with the IRS. If she has more than $300,000 in assets at any point during the year, she will have to file a specific form that details foreign assets, which could include foreign trusts, subjecting the royal family "to outside scrutiny," according to the Post. But ultimately there are a lot of factors that come into play. Eddie Mulholland/AP "The key for Meghan and her advisors would be to figure out what type of income she will be getting," Avani Ramnani, director of financial planning and wealth management at Francis Financial, told Business Insider. "Will this income be from the investments of a trust, or 'wages' for any work that she does, or any other type of income? Sometimes, getting one form of income is more advantageous than another." Kensington Palace will cover the cost of the wedding — aside from Markle's dress — which is expected to cost the royal family upwards of $45 million (£32 million), most of which is allotted for security. That won't be a huge cost burden for Queen Elizabeth, who is of course the wealthiest member of the royal family with an estimated net worth of $530 million as of 2016, according to Forbes. More on the royal wedding:

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Chris Pratt ‘Heartbroken’ Over Anna Faris’ New Romance With Michael Barrett — ‘It’s Painful’ Anna Faris shocked the world — as well as ex Chris Pratt — by moving on with a new boyfriend, her ‘Overboard’ cinematographer Michael Barrett. We’ve got EXCLUSIVE details on how the actor is so hurt. Wow! Anna Faris, 40, sure didn’t waste any time moving from husband of eight years Chris Pratt, 38. The Mom star is now dating her Overboard reboot cinematographer Michael Barrett, 47, who she worked with last winter. Now the Guardians of the Galaxy superstar is wondering if their romance started building before the Hollywood’s cutest couple announced their separation on Aug. 6. “Chris is having a difficult time trying to figure out the timing of Anna’s new relationship with Mike. Chris knows Anna met him a while ago, but when they may have started hooking up, Chris doesn’t really want to think about. It is too painful,” a source close to the actor tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY. “The last few months have been really hard on Chris. He doesn’t know what really happened with Anna or how exactly things fell apart, but they did. One thing he is certain of is that he is still very heartbroken. He thought he was going to be with Anna forever and now that is not happening,” our insider adds. Anna moved on FAST, as TMZ reported on Oct. 18 that just a month after her split from Chris, she was seen canoodling with Michael at Malibu’s famous Neptune’s Net roadside diner in September. Click here for pics of Chris and Anna in happier times. Anna and Michael have been out on several dates at the same Pacific Palisades restaurant over the past week, and as we EXCLUSIVELY told you, she is way into him. “Anna and Michael were incredibly close and cozy with each other. They were very incognito and kept a pretty low profile. She was really at ease with him and looked comfortable around him almost like they had gone on many dates before. Anna laughed a lot and always had a smile on her face,” a source told us about their Palisades date. “She was glowing while they sat on the patio and ate dinner and it absolutely looked like they were on a date. He was very much into her and they shared a bottle of wine. He was a consummate gentleman as he even scooped her food into her to-go box for her. It was really cute.” Poor Chris! He’s still hurting over their marriage going south to date anyone new. HollywoodLifers, are you shocked Anna was the first one to move on from the relationship?

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“The Real Ghostbusters” Just Hit Netflix Streaming! We hope you’ve saved some cans of Ecto Cooler. Huge news today in the world of Ghostbusters as we’ve just learned Netflix has put the first five seasons of animated series “The Real Ghostbusters” up for instant streaming! The series, a spinoff from the ’84 film, ran from September ’86 to October ’91. Seven seasons aired in total, with the show being renamed “Slimer! And the Real Ghostbusters” starting with Season 4. “The Real Ghostbusters” follows the continuing adventures of the four Ghostbusters, their secretary Janine, their accountant Louis, and their friendly mascot Slimer, as they chase and capture rogue spirits around New York City and various other areas of the world. For many, “The Real Ghostbusters” was their first introduction to the franchise’s beloved characters; I remember playing with the animated series’ toys around the same time I saw the movie for the first time, and being confused as to why the characters looked so different. Needless to say, it’s a show that nearly all GhostHeads hold near and dear to their hearts. But enough yapping. Get to streaming!!

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Kim Kardashian says she would feel ‘safe’ in Paris following her 2016 robbery Kim Kardashian West would “feel safe and comfortable” having a longer stay in Paris. The reality TV star returned to the French capital earlier this year to support her husband Kanye West at the Louis Vuitton spring/summer 2019 menswear fashion show, and it helped her overcome her fears, as it was the first time she’d been back since her hotel robbery at gunpoint in 2016. Speaking on “Keeping Up With The Kardashians,” she reflected, “I don’t think I’ll ever really forget my experiences in Paris — the good or the bad — and I think that’s okay. “It all has made me who I am. Thinking about it, I think I could go back and spend more time and feel safe and comfortable.” Kim , 37, decided to make the difficult return after her horrific ordeal two years ago following a conversation with her husband. The 41-year-old rapper was flying to the City of Love in June to support his longtime friend Virgil Abloh , who is Louis Vuitton’s Men’s artistic director. He said, “I don’t want to put any pressure on you to go to Paris. I know that was really hard the last time you were in Paris. “So I think just for the culture, for Kim K. to show up to the first black designer at [a] Louis Vuitton show who was the best man at my wedding, just the world would just love to see you there.” While Kardashian admitted on Sunday’s, Dec. 2, 2018, episode that being in Paris brought back memories of the robbery, she was “so glad” to have done it. She added: “It was so good. Like, honestly, I’m so glad we went. Like [Kanye] had to be there… “For a second, I was like, I was so stressed out over my security, just the movement of everyone. But other than that, it was fine. I didn’t really have a lot of anxiety.”

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Justin Timberlake's Birthday Surprise For Ellen Anyone who has seen “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” knows DeGeneres love surprises—and Justin Timberlake. So as her 60th birthday rolled around, it was only fitting that Timberlake had a surprise of his own up his sleeve for the beloved talk show host. On the episode that will air on her birthday, Jan. 26, Timberlake appears via satellite with a special message for DeGeneres. “Hey baby. I’m rehearing for the Super Bowl, rehearsing for the tour. I’m so sorry I can’t be there to kick off your birthday week,” he said. “You know I’d like to be there but I need to make sure we are great.” Of course, that’s not at all. The “Filthy” singer then serenaded DeGeneres—with the help of his band The Tennessee Kids—with a version of “Happy Birthday” and had a bouquet of pink peonies delivered to her. Watch the sweet moment below: While Timberlake did refuse to confirm any rumors about special guests at his Super Bowl performance, he also invited DeGeneres to join him. “You’re welcome to come out with me if you want,” he said. “You’re very good at dancing too.” DeGeneres declined the offer, but did ask him to send her a secret sign during the performance. “I know there’s a lot going on but during the performance, could you give some kind of signal so I know you’re thinking of me? Like a dance move and a rubbing of the stomach… ?” LOL! He agreed, saying, “Well, you are my other girl. Although that feels creepy doesn’t it.” Aw, Justin, we sure do love your sense of humor! via GIPHY Although seriously amazing, Timberlake wasn’t even the only musical treat DeGeneres received for her birthday. Guest Kristen Bell gave the birthday girl a shirt with the saying “It took 60 years to look this good.” Bell then introduced her husband, Dax Shepard, who apparently wrote an original song about how DeGeneres made 60 look “so sexy”. The actor, all dressed up in a white tuxedo, sang: “You make 60 look so sexy. I know Portia’s your girl, but if you were single and straight I’d rock your world.” Other lyrics included, “If I could be with you, I’d be the luckiest guy then you could hook me up with a check from Shutterfly” and “You get better with time, like a really fine wine and did I mention all your money?” We do have to point out that the voice doing the singing sounds an awful lot like John Legend, but we’ll say it’s totally Shepard because that makes it all the more hilarious. Happy Birthday, Ellen!

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Celebrate National Coffee Day With Caffeine-Infused Beauty From Birchbox There are thousands of religions in world that humans devote their whole lives to, but the one religion that almost everyone subscribes to? That would be coffee. Saturday, Sept. 29, is National Coffee Day, and in celebration of the most important day of the year, I’ve rounded up the best caffeine-infused beauty products from Birchbox to wake you up and keep you going. Ingesting coffee does one thing for your insides, but on your skin? That’s a whole other (wonderful) story. “Coffee is useful in skincare because it’s rich in antioxidants that protect the skin, as well as caffeine to help the body get rid of excess fluid,” Dr. Joshua Zeichner, Director of Cosmetic and Clinical Research at Mount Sinai Hospital, tells Elite Daily. “Applying caffeine topically may improve the appearance of both cellulite and undereye puffiness, and by helping constrict blood vessels, it flushes away excess fluid that accumulates which makes the fat look more prominent,” he says. Not only is coffee an anti-inflammatory, explains Zeichner, but it can help reduce redness, while antioxidants prevent skin damage from free radicals. “Topically applied, caffeine may help protect against some skin cancers at the molecular level,” he says. Check out these Birchbox faves for caffeine-infused picks that won’t have you yawning. I promise. Courtesy of Birchbox ORIGINS GinZing™ Energy-Boosting Gel Moisturizer ($29.50, birchbox.com) An oil-free moisturizer infused with panax-ginseng and coffee beans, the Origins GinZing gel will boost your skin’s radiance and hydration each morning. This pick is one of Origin’s best sellers and is light, but hydrating enough, for cooler fall temperatures. Kiehl’s Eye Fuel ($22.50, birchbox.com) Like food for your undereyes, the Kiehl’s Eye Fuel will hide all traces of a hangover or a restless night's sleep. The cooling cream contains caffeine and Vitamin B3 to instantly reduce puffiness and dark circles. Courtesy of Birchbox Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Intensive Recovery Ampoules ($112, birchbox.com) Don’t be fooled by their size—these ampoules are stronger than they appear. Each ampoule contains ChronoluxAI technology to help reduce visible irritation and soothe stressed out skin. Unlike other coffee-infused products that you slather on in the AM, Estee Lauder suggests applying this formula in the PM, after your serum and before your moisturizer. Courtesy of Birchbox Clarins Detox Booster ($39, birchbox.com) This green juice for the skin helps bring your complexion back to life. Enriched with green coffee extract, a plant from tropical Africa and rich in caffeine, this booster should not be used alone—mix in 3-5 drops with your favorite moisturizer, serum or mask or foundation. ARROW REVITALIZE Undereye Brightening Serum ($18, birchbox.com) This undereye makeup pen not only conceals dark circles and puffiness, but the ginseng and caffeine-infused formula works to instantly soothe puffy bags. Bonus: the product comes in two shades, including light/medium and medium/deep. Courtesy of Birchbox JUARA Coffee & Creme Skin Smoothing Body Ritual ($58, birchbox.com) Reinvigorate your body with this two-step skincare system, including a body scrub and body moisturizer. Infused with Indonesian coffee beans and candlenut oil, you’ll forget you’re actually in your shower and not the trendy coffee shop down the street. Courtesy of Birchbox 100% Pure Organic Coffee Bean Caffeine Eye Cream ($26, birchbox.com) Not only does this pick contain caffeine from coffee beans, but it also uses green tea to de-puff undereyes while increasing circulation. It’s formulated with natural and organic ingredients, like antioixdants and rosehip oil, for a gentle yet effective treatment.

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Dakota Meyer Dakota Louis Meyer (born June 26, 1988)[1] is a United States Marine. A veteran of the War in Afghanistan, he was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Ganjgal on 8 September 2009, in Kunar Province, Afghanistan. Meyer is the second-youngest living Medal of Honor recipient, the third living recipient for either the Iraq War or the War in Afghanistan[2] and the first living U.S. Marine in 38 years to be so honored.[3] Early life and education [ edit ] Meyer was born and raised in Columbia, Kentucky, the son of Felicia "Killy" Gilliam and Michael Meyer.[4][5] In 2006, after graduation from Green County High School, he enlisted in the Marine Corps at a recruiting station in Louisville, Kentucky and completed basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.[4] Military service [ edit ] Meyer deployed to Fallujah, Iraq in 2007 as a scout sniper with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines. He gained national attention for his actions in Afghanistan during his second deployment in Kunar Province with Embedded Training Team 2-8.[6][7] On 8 September 2009, near the village of Ganjgal, Meyer learned that three Marines and a Navy Corpsman, who were members of Meyer's squad and his friends, were missing after being ambushed by a group of insurgents. Under enemy fire, Meyer entered an area known to be inhabited by insurgents and eventually found the four missing servicemen dead and stripped of their weapons, body armor and radios. There he saw a Taliban fighter trying to take the bodies. The fighter tackled Meyer, and after a brief scuffle, Meyer grabbed a baseball-sized rock and beat the fighter to death.[8] With the help of Afghan soldiers, he moved the bodies to a safer area where they could be extracted.[9] During his search, Meyer "personally evacuated 12 friendly wounded and provided cover for another 24 Marines and soldiers to escape likely death at the hands of a numerically superior and determined foe." Four U.S. servicemen died in the ambush: 1st Lt. Michael Johnson, 25, of Virginia Beach, Virginia Staff Sgt. Aaron Kenefick, 30, of Roswell, Georgia Gunnery Sgt. Edwin Wayne Johnson Jr., 31, of Columbus, Georgia Hospital Corpsman Third Class James R. Layton, 22, of Riverbank, California. A fifth man, Army SFC Kenneth W. Westbrook, 41, of Shiprock, New Mexico, later died from his wounds.[10] Meyer stands at attention after receiving the Medal of Honor from U.S. President Barack Obama during the Medal of Honor presentation ceremony in the East Room of the White House , Washington, D.C., 15 September 2011. On 6 November 2010, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, General James Amos, told reporters during a visit to Camp Pendleton, California that a living U.S. Marine had been nominated for the Medal of Honor. Two days later, Marine Corps Times, an independent newspaper covering Marine Corps operations, reported that the unnamed person was Meyer, citing anonymous sources. CNN confirmed the story independently two days later.[11] On 9 June 2011, the Marine Corps announced that two other Marines on Meyer's team in Ganjgal would receive the Navy Cross, the second-highest award for valor a Marine can receive. Capt. Ademola D. Fabayo and Staff Sgt. Juan J. Rodriguez-Chavez were recognized for their roles in retrieving the bodies of the fallen Marines and Corpsman. Before Meyer began searching for the missing servicemen on foot, Rodriguez-Chavez drove a gun truck into the kill zone with Fabayo manning the truck's machine gun.[12] When President Barack Obama's staff called Meyer to set up a time for the president to inform him that his case for the Medal of Honor had been approved, they were told Meyer was working at his construction job and were asked to call again during his lunch break.[13] Meyer was awarded the Medal of Honor in a ceremony on 15 September 2011.[14] When a White House staffer contacted Meyer to arrange the ceremony, Meyer asked if he could have a beer with the president.[15] He received an invitation to the White House for the afternoon before the ceremony. Meyer also requested that when he was honored, simultaneous commemorative services should be held at other associated locations to honor the memory of his colleagues who died or were mortally wounded during the ambush and his rescue attempts.[16] Civilian [ edit ] A year after the Battle of Ganjgal, after drinking at a friend's house, Meyer attempted to commit suicide using a Glock pistol kept in his truck's glove compartment. The gun was not loaded. Meyer later sought help for post-traumatic stress disorder.[17] In September 2011, Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear bestowed upon Meyer the honorary title of Kentucky Colonel during an event in his hometown of Greensburg in which Meyer served as grand marshal.[18] Meyer filed a lawsuit against his former employer, defense contractor BAE Systems, alleging the company and his supervisor punished him for his opposition to a weapons sale to Pakistan.[19] The lawsuit claimed that BAE Systems ridiculed Meyer's Medal of Honor, called him mentally unstable and suggested he had a drinking problem, thereby costing him a job.[20] On 15 December 2011, BAE announced that the parties resolved their dispute out of court.[21] On 14 December 2011, McClatchy news outlets published an article which questioned the actual number of lives Meyer saved. The article stated that "crucial parts that the Marine Corps publicized were untrue, unsubstantiated or exaggerated," but that Meyer "by all accounts deserved his nomination."[22] Meyer and Bing West wrote the book Into the Fire: A Firsthand Account of the Most Extraordinary Battle in the Afghan War, about the Battle of Ganjgal. It was published on 25 September 2012.[23] In the book, Meyer makes a case for Army Captain William D. Swenson to be awarded the Medal of Honor;[17] Swenson had criticized Army officers at the nearby Forward Operating Base Joyce for not providing fire support, the resulting political fallout not conducive to awarding him the medal. Those same officers were later cited following a military investigation for "negligent" leadership leading "directly to the loss of life" on the battlefield.[24][dead link] Swenson was awarded the Medal of Honor on 15 October 2013.[25] In 2013, Meyer participated in the fourth season of Maximum Warrior,[26] a TV competition among U.S.-military operators, featuring 10 military-inspired challenges. Meyer, eliminated on the eighth episode, "Night Hostage Rescue", airing 26 November 2013, finished in fourth place. As of 2015, Meyer sits on the advisory board for VETPAW,[27] an organization of U.S. military veterans dedicated to protecting African wildlife. Meyer is a proponent of legalizing the medical use of cannabis, which he says can help veterans suffering from PTSD while also reducing usage of opioid drugs.[28] In March 2018, Meyer co-authored an op-ed calling for medical cannabis to be legalized in Kentucky.[29] Personal life [ edit ] On March 13, 2015, Meyer became engaged to Bristol Palin, daughter of former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin.[30] On 18 May 2015, Sarah and Bristol Palin announced that the wedding, originally scheduled for May 23, 2015, had been called off.[31] On June 25, 2015, Bristol Palin announced that she was pregnant for a second time.[32] She gave birth to daughter, Sailor Grace, on December 23, 2015.[33] On 6 January 2016, People reported that Meyer is the biological father of the child, and that Meyer had filed legal documents asking for joint legal and physical custody of the newborn as well as child support from Palin.[34] In March 2016, an interim joint legal and physical custody agreement was reached between Palin and Meyer.[35] On 23 May 2016, Palin and Meyer were married.[36] In December 2016, Palin announced that she was expecting her third child, the second with Meyer.[37] On May 8, 2017, she gave birth to a daughter they named Atlee Bay.[38] On January 29, 2018, Meyer filed for divorce from Palin, citing a "conflict of personalities".[39] On August 1, 2018, Palin confirmed that her divorce from Meyer was finalized.[40] Books [ edit ] Into the Fire: A Firsthand Account of the Most Extraordinary Battle in the Afghan War[23] Honors and awards [ edit ] Military awards [ edit ] Medal of Honor citation [ edit ] "The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pleasure in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR to CORPORAL DAKOTA L. MEYER UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS For service as set forth in the following: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with Marine Embedded Training Team 2-8, Regional Corps Advisory Command 3-7, in Kunar Province, Afghanistan, on 8 September 2009. Corporal Meyer maintained security at a patrol rally point while other members of his team moved on foot with two platoons of Afghan National Army and Border Police into the village of Ganjgal for a pre-dawn meeting with village elders. Moving into the village, the patrol was ambushed by more than 50 enemy fighters firing rocket propelled grenades, mortars, and machine guns from houses and fortified positions on the slopes above. Hearing over the radio that four U.S. team members were cut off, Corporal Meyer seized the initiative. With a fellow Marine driving, Corporal Meyer took the exposed gunner's position in a gun-truck as they drove down the steeply terraced terrain in a daring attempt to disrupt the enemy attack and locate the trapped U.S. team. Disregarding intense enemy fire now concentrated on their lone vehicle, Corporal Meyer killed a number of enemy fighters with the mounted machine guns and his rifle, some at near point blank range, as he and his driver made three solo trips into the ambush area. During the first two trips, he and his driver evacuated two dozen Afghan soldiers, many of whom were wounded. When one machine gun became inoperable, he directed a return to the rally point to switch to another gun-truck for a third trip into the ambush area where his accurate fire directly supported the remaining U.S. personnel and Afghan soldiers fighting their way out of the ambush. Despite a shrapnel wound to his arm, Corporal Meyer made two more trips into the ambush area in a third gun-truck accompanied by four other Afghan vehicles to recover more wounded Afghan soldiers and search for the missing U.S. team members. Still under heavy enemy fire, he dismounted the vehicle on the fifth trip and moved on foot to locate and recover the bodies of his team members. Meyer's daring initiative and bold fighting spirit throughout the 6-hour battle significantly disrupted the enemy's attack and inspired the members of the combined force to fight on. His unwavering courage and steadfast devotion to his U.S. and Afghan comrades in the face of almost certain death reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service."[41] See also [ edit ]

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Jersey Shore Star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro's Ex Jen Harley Won't Face Domestic Violence Charges Jen Harley won’t face domestic charges for an incident in which it was alleged she briefly dragged her ex Ronnie Ortiz-Magro with her car while their infant daughter was in the backseat. A spokesperson for the Clark County District Attorney’s Office tells PEOPLE that the case was “denied due to insufficient evidence.” TMZ was the first to report the news. The Jersey Shore star welcomed his first child, daughter Ariana Sky, with Harley on April 3. In the months that followed, the exes have been making headlines for their explosive altercations. RELATED: Inside Jersey Shore Star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro and Jen Harley’s Volatile Relationship On June 24, Harley, 31, was charged with domestic battery after the car-dragging incident. She was released from the Clark County Detention Center the following day after posting the $3,000 bail. Image zoom Jen Harley LVMPD/Splash News A spokesperson for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department told PEOPLE that a suspicious vehicle call came in at about 10:22 p.m. A patrol unit was dispatched to the intersection and determined that a male and a female were in a struggle over a vehicle. Callers reported that the male was bleeding and the car had two flat tires. Officers made contact with Ortiz-Magro, 32. They also made contact with Harley, who was standing by with another citizen. Officers determined that Ortiz-Magro had gotten out of the vehicle and Harley had driven away as he was holding onto the vehicle, dragging him briefly, according to the spokesperson. She was determined to be primary aggressor and arrested on one count of misdemeanor domestic battery. Ortiz-Magro had apparent minor injuries to the mouth and arm as well as road rash. He was not transported to the hospital. According to the spokesperson, “the child was picked up by a family friend before officers arrived on the scene.” Ortiz-Magro was not filming Jersey Shore Family Vacation when the incident occurred and MTV had no comment when reached by PEOPLE. A rep for Ortiz-Magro also had no comment; Harley was unable to be reached. Image zoom Jen Harley and Ronnie Ortiz-Magro Jen Harley/Instagram A source told PEOPLE that Ortiz-Magro and his ex were at a barbecue with friends earlier that day, where they got into a “verbal fight.” On the drive home, “the fight escalated” and Harley “was pummeling his face,” said the source. “He was screaming for her to stop the car as she was driving,” said the source. “She hit the median and got a flat tire which caused her to slow down. He begged to get out and opened the door but she continued to pull away while he was getting out and it tore up his entire arm. It’s a mess from road rash and from being dragged along the street as he was caught in the belt.” RELATED: Jersey Shore Star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro’s Ex Jen Harley Reunites with Infant Daughter After Arrest The source also confirmed that a mutual friend stepped in to take care of the exes’ infant daughter, noting that “everybody is so fearful for this baby.” According to the source, Ortiz-Magro had been “trying his best” to make things work with Harley for the sake of their daughter. “If the kid wasn’t involved, it would be over,” said the source. “He’s constantly trying to make it work for the sake of his daughter. But we’re hopeful this is the final straw and he doesn’t put himself and his daughter back in danger.” On Tuesday, Ortiz-Magro flew from Las Vegas to New Jersey with his daughter to resume filming season 2 of Jersey Shore Family Vacation. Image zoom Ronnie Ortiz-Magro/Instagram Image zoom Ronnie Ortiz-Magro/Instagram The proud dad documented the trip on Instagram, sharing a photo of Ariana with the hashtags #HappyBaby #ShesExcitedToMeetTheRestOfHerNY/NJFamily. “Someone’s excited to go to #Jersey,” he wrote, adding the hashtag #FistPumpinLikeChamps. Season 2 of Jersey Shore Family Vacation premieres in August on MTV.

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Queer Eye Fans Are Getting Antoni Porowski’s Doppelgänger All Wrong I’ll be headed back to the city that I love next week to share some VERY exciting news! I can’t wait to share with you all my next big project! Details coming soon! #NYC #tbt A post shared by Peter J Kraus (@peterkrauswi) on Jan 18, 2018 at 5:57am PST

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Robert Downey Jr warns fans about online 'scam artists' Image copyright Reuters Image caption Robert Downey Jr said he would never ask individual fans for money Robert Downey Jr has warned fans not to fall for "scam artists" who claim to be him on social media and ask for money. The actor wrote on Facebook that "one or more scam artists have taken to impersonating me online and asking some of you via private message or chat for 'donations' for various 'causes'". The Iron Man star continued: "If you encounter someone on a chat platform claiming to be me, they are lying." Hundreds of fans replied, many of whom have been approached by impostors. Some said they had also been contacted by people claiming to be other stars like Ryan Reynolds, Ryan Gosling and Hugh Jackman - but the vast majority said they had quickly sniffed out the deception. Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Singer Brad Paisley has also warned fans about impostors Downey Jr's message added: "I will never ever communicate via private chat platforms, and I would never ask individual fans for money for any reason. "Any communication from me will originate from my public, verified social media pages, and all fundraising is done via broad, public campaigns. "I am constantly humbled by the incredible love, support, and generosity of our little community. Some want to take advantage of that, so let's have each other's backs." Fans responded with their own tales of being approached by fake Robert Downey Jrs and people impersonating other celebrities - and how they got their own back. Brittany Jeter: "They keep coming at me, well until I quizzed the one and he wasn't you Robert Downey Jr. He failed that quiz on the first question and then got mad at me." Ulrike Scherling: "Countless false RDJs I reported. Amazingly enough they turned into false Ben Stillers then and finally into a bunch of fake Elton Johns." Phyllis Hall: "I've had several 'famous persons' that I follow contact me via messenger. I make 'em back off real quick with one simple request: Show me your face. And their responses are incredibly LAME. They can't seem to do that, for whatever reason, so they get blocked...and reported." Martha Holbrook: "I had an impostor Mark Rufflo try to scam me. I asked him a few questions about his career and politics. He didn't even know basic movie questions about movies he was in. I blocked him." Katherine Morrissey: "I once trolled a Robert Downey Jr imposter making him believe I believed it was him and then when I got bored, I informed Facebook about the imposter's account and they quickly removed it. Was a little fun." Tracy Madson: "This happened to me not long ago with someone claiming to be Hugh Jackman. It was hilarious that this person didn't know 1/2 of the movies Hugh has made when I quizzed him. Idiot ppl out there, that's for sure." Cole Rife: "Happened with me and ryan gosling ...I knew this kid was scamming me so I ran with it and finally said I was Donald Duck and you quack me up hahaha, he didn't like that at all lol" Earlier this year, country singer Brad Paisley warned fans about a similar scam. Replying to a question about whether a request for cash was genuine, he wrote: "Come on people. Don't fall for this... Don't send money to anybody claiming to be me. Or anyone else either." Follow us on Facebook, on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, or on Instagram at bbcnewsents. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk.

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Judge Dismisses Choreographer Wade Robson's Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Against Michael Jackson A California judge ruled that Michael Jackson’s estate and the companies it controls are not liable for the King of Pop’s alleged childhood sexual abuse of celebrity choreographer Wade Robson. Robson first sued in 2013, claiming that Jackson abused him for nearly a decade. He later said in an amended complaint to his 2013 lawsuit that MJJ Productions, the late musician’s entertainment company, and MJJ Ventures were operations “specifically designed to locate, attract, lure and seduce child sexual abuse victims.” A probate court in 2015 rejected his claim against the estate itself, which left the two business entities as defendants. Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff ruled on Tuesday that MJJ Productions and MJJ Ventures were not liable for Robson’s exposure to Jackson as “no one other than Michael Jackson had the legal ability or authority to control Michael Jackson.” He did not rule on the credibility of the allegations themselves. “As demonstrated by the defendants, Neverland Valley Ranch, where some of the abuse is alleged to have occurred, was owned by Michael Jackson, not either of the corporate defendants,” Beckloff said. “Similarly, Michael Jackson in his individual capacity owned the apartments where other abuse is alleged to have occurred.” Image zoom Wade Robson Peter Kramer/NBC NewsWire via Getty Beckloff also noted that the complaint wasn’t filed within the statute of limitations. “There is no dispute plaintiff brought this action well after his 26th birthday,” said Beckloff. “Today plaintiff is 35 years old, he was 30 years old when he filed this action four years too late, and his action is barred by the statute of limitations.” Attorney for Jackson’s estate, Howard Weitzman, hailed the ruling in a statement: “The Estate of Michael Jackson believes the court made the correct decision in dismissing Wade Robson’s claim against it. In my opinion Mr. Robson’s allegations, made 20 plus years after they supposedly occurred and years after Mr. Robson testified twice under oath — including in front of a jury — that Michael Jackson had never done anything wrong to him were always about the money rather than a search for the truth.” RELATED VIDEO: Choreographer Wade Robson Claims Michael Jackson Ran the ‘Most Sophisticated Child Sexual Abuse’ Operation in History in New Complaint Robson said he first met Jackson when he was 5 years old after winning a competition run by MJJ Productions in his native Australia. Two years later, his family was invited to stay at the King of Pop’s Neverland Ranch home in California, where he slept in Jackson’s bed and said he was first sexually abused by him. The choreographer claimed the abuse continued for seven years and ended only when he “began showing signs of puberty” and Jackson was “no longer as interested in him sexually.” Robson had previously appeared as a witness for Jackson’s defense during a separate sexual abuse trial in 2005 in which the pop star was acquitted of child molestation charges. Robson did not immediately return request for comment on the ruling.

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Chris Pratt and Anna Faris Announce Separation After 8 Years of Marriage After eight years of marriage, Chris Pratt and Anna Faris are separating. The actors announced the news Sunday night in statements shared to their social media pages. "We are sad to announce we are legally separating. We tried hard for a long time, and we're really disappointed," Faris shared to Instagram. "Our son has two parents who love him very much and for his sake we want to keep this situation as private as possible moving forward. We still love each other and will always cherish our time together." PHOTOS: Biggest Celebrity Breakups of 2017 -- So Far! Pratt also shared the statement, signed by both of them, to his Facebook page, with the additional sentiment that the pair will "continue to have the deepest respect for one another." WATCH: Chris Pratt Adorably Gushes Over His 'GD Funny' Wife Anna Faris Pratt and Faris -- who have been one of Hollywood's cutest couples in recent years -- share a 4-year-old son, Jack, who turns five on Aug. 25. Back in June, Faris wished the Jurassic World star happy birthday when he turned 38 with a sweet, romantic message on Twitter. "Ahhh!!! Happy birthday honey!! You always make me laugh. And I love being romantic over twitter. @prattprattpratt," Faris wrote. Ahhh!!! Happy birthday honey!! You always make me laugh. And I love being romantic over twitter. @prattprattpratthttps://t.co/BeVKkNZ2de — Anna Faris (@AnnaKFaris) June 21, 2017 WATCH: Anna Faris Shares Hunky Shirtless Pic of Husband Chris Pratt: 'You Can't Expect Me Not to Tweet It' ET caught up with the Mom star in April at the premiere of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, where she revealed how excited she was for Pratt's hotly anticipated sequel to hit theaters. "I'm in awe," Faris said. "On the way here I was so much more nervous than Chris was… I felt like I've always known he's a brilliant actor. And now I feel like the rest of the world is getting to see that. I'm so thrilled about this movie." That same month, Pratt sat down with ET at a press junket for the Marvel epic and opened up about how being with his family helps keep him grounded after being by himself on a world tour promoting the film. WATCH: Chris Pratt on How His Family Keeps Him 'Present' "It’s nice to have your family with you because it brings you down to earth and when you leave your feet on the ground, you [realize] what it feels like to have your head in the clouds," Pratt shared. Reflecting on how his life and mindset can become something of a whirlwind when he's on his own for a long stretch of time, Pratt said, "You go with the flow and things come and go and you’re not even there to record or observe them… So when [your family] bring you back down to earth you get to experience this -- or at least I do -- in a whole different way. When they are present with me, I get to be present with me as well." For more on their relationship, check out the video below. Related Gallery

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Julianna Margulies Ditches the Heart and Goes for Broke in Dietland Of course there is no ‘Planet B’. That's why I'm declaring a climate emergency - but will my fellow MPs admit it?

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Jennifer Lawrence American actress Jennifer Shrader Lawrence (born August 15, 1990) is an American actress. Her films have grossed over $5.7 billion worldwide, and she was the highest-paid actress in the world in 2015 and 2016. Lawrence appeared in Time's 100 most influential people in the world list in 2013 and in the Forbes Celebrity 100 list in 2014 and 2016. During her childhood, Lawrence performed in church plays and school musicals. At age 14, she was in New York City, when a talent scout spotted her. Lawrence then moved to Los Angeles and began her acting career by playing guest roles in television shows. Her first major role came as a main cast member on the sitcom The Bill Engvall Show (2007–2009). Lawrence made her film debut in a supporting role in Garden Party (2008), and had her breakthrough playing a poverty-stricken teenager in the independent drama Winter's Bone (2010). She achieved wider recognition for starring as the mutant Mystique in X-Men: First Class (2011), a role she reprised in later installments of the series. Lawrence's career progressed with her starring role as Katniss Everdeen in the Hunger Games film series (2012–2015), which established her as the highest-grossing action heroine of all time. She went on to earn accolades for her collaborations with director David O. Russell. Her performance as a depressed and bipolar widow in the romance film Silver Linings Playbook (2012) earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress, making her the second-youngest winner of the award. Lawrence subsequently won a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for playing a troubled wife in the black comedy American Hustle (2013). She also received Golden Globe Awards for her roles in both of these films, and for her performance as Joy Mangano in the biopic Joy (2015). She has since starred in the science fiction romance Passengers (2016), the psychological horror film Mother! (2017) and the spy thriller Red Sparrow (2018). Lawrence is an outspoken feminist and has advocated for Planned Parenthood. In 2015, she founded the Jennifer Lawrence Foundation, which has advocated for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Special Olympics. Early life Jennifer Shrader Lawrence was born on August 15, 1990 in Indian Hills, Kentucky, to Gary, a construction worker, and Karen (née Koch), a summer camp manager.[1][2] She has two older brothers, Ben and Blaine,[2] and her mother brought her up to be "tough" like them. Karen did not allow her daughter to play with other girls in preschool as she deemed her "too rough" with them.[3] Lawrence was educated at the Kammerer Middle School in Louisville.[3] She did not enjoy her childhood due to hyperactivity and social anxiety and considered herself a misfit among her peers.[2][4] Lawrence has said that her anxieties vanished when she performed on stage and that acting gave her a sense of accomplishment.[4] Lawrence's school activities included cheerleading, softball, field hockey and basketball, which she played on a boys' team that was coached by her father.[3] While growing up, she was fond of horseback riding and frequently visited a local horse farm.[5] She has an injured tailbone as a result of being thrown from a horse.[6] When her father worked from home, she performed for him, often dressing up as a clown or ballerina.[7] She had her first acting assignment at age nine when she played the role of a prostitute in a church play that was based on the Book of Jonah. For the next few years, she continued to take parts in church plays and school musicals.[3] Lawrence was fourteen and on a family vacation in New York City when she was spotted on the street by a talent scout who arranged for her to audition for talent agents.[8][9] Karen was not keen on allowing her daughter to pursue an acting career, but she briefly moved her family to New York to let her read for roles.[3] After Lawrence's first cold reading, the agents said that hers was the best they had heard from someone that young; Lawrence's mother convinced her that they were lying.[9] Lawrence said her early experiences were difficult because she felt lonely and friendless.[3] She signed on with the CESD Talent Agency, who convinced her parents to let her audition for roles in Los Angeles. While her mother encouraged her to go into modelling, Lawrence insisted on pursuing acting.[10] At that time, she considered acting to be a natural fit for her abilities, and she turned down several offers for modeling assignments.[8] Lawrence dropped out of school at age 14 without receiving a GED or a diploma. She has said that she was "self-educated" and that her career was her priority.[11] Between her acting jobs in the city, she made regular visits to Louisville, where she served as an assistant nurse at her mother's camp.[12] Career 2006–2010: Career beginnings and breakthrough Lawrence began her acting career with a minor role in the television film Company Town (2006). She followed it with guest roles in several television shows, including Monk (2006) and Medium (2007).[13] These parts led to her being cast as a series regular on the TBS sitcom The Bill Engvall Show, in which she played Lauren, the rebellious teenage daughter of a family living in suburban Louisville, Colorado.[13] The series premiered in 2007 and ran for three seasons.[14] Tom Shales of The Washington Post considered her a scene stealer in her part, and David Hinckley of the New York Daily News wrote that she was successful in "deliver[ing] the perpetual exasperation of teenage girls".[15][16] Lawrence won a Young Artist Award for Outstanding Young Performer in a TV Series for the role in 2009.[17] Lawrence made her film debut in the 2008 drama film Garden Party, in which she played a troubled teenager named Tiff.[18] She then appeared in director Guillermo Arriaga's feature film debut The Burning Plain (2008), a drama narrated in a hyperlink format. She was cast as the teenage daughter of Kim Basinger's character who discovers her mother's extramarital affair—a role she shared with Charlize Theron; both actresses portrayed the role at different stages of the character's life. Mark Feeney for The Boston Globe thought of Lawrence's performance as "a thankless task", but Derek Elley from Variety praised her as the production's prime asset, writing that she "plumbs fresher depths" into the film.[19][20] Her performance earned her the Marcello Mastroianni Award for Best Emerging Actress at the Venice Film Festival.[21] Also that year, she appeared in the music video for the song "The Mess I Made" by Parachute.[22] The following year, she starred in Lori Petty's drama The Poker House as the oldest of three sisters living with a drug-abusing mother.[23][24] Stephen Farber of The Hollywood Reporter thought that Lawrence "has a touching poise on camera that conveys the resilience of children", and her role in The Poker House won an Outstanding Performance award from the Los Angeles Film Festival.[25][26] Lawrence's breakthrough role came in the small-scale drama Winter's Bone (2010), based on Daniel Woodrell's novel of the same name. In Debra Granik's independent feature, she portrayed Ree Dolly, a poverty-stricken teenager in the Ozark Mountains who cares for her mentally ill mother and younger siblings while searching for her missing father. Lawrence traveled to the Ozarks a week before filming began to live with the family on whom the story was based, and in preparation, she learned to fight, skin squirrels, and chop wood.[27][28] David Denby of The New Yorker said the film "would be unimaginable with anyone less charismatic",[29] and Peter Travers of Rolling Stone wrote that "her performance is more than acting, it's a gathering storm. Lawrence's eyes are a roadmap to what's tearing Ree apart."[30] The production won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival.[31] The actress was awarded the National Board of Review Award for Breakthrough Performance, and with her first nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress, she became the second youngest person to be nominated in the category.[32] 2011–2013: Film series and awards success In 2011, Lawrence took on a supporting role in Like Crazy, a romantic drama about long-distance relationships, starring Anton Yelchin and Felicity Jones.[33] Kenneth Turan of the Los Angeles Times considered the film to be an "intensely wrought and immensely satisfying love story" and credited all three performers for "making their [characters'] yearning palpable".[34] She then appeared in Jodie Foster's black comedy The Beaver alongside Foster and Mel Gibson. Filmed in 2009, the production was delayed due to controversy concerning Gibson, and earned less than half of its $21 million budget.[35][36] After her dramatic role in Winter's Bone, Lawrence looked for something less serious, and found it with her first high-profile release—Matthew Vaughn's superhero film X-Men: First Class (2011)—a prequel to the X-Men film series.[37] She portrayed the shapeshifting mutant Mystique, a role played by Rebecca Romijn in the earlier films.[38] Vaughn cast Lawrence, as he thought that she would be able to portray the weakness and strength involved in the character's transformation.[39] For the part, Lawrence lost weight and practiced yoga.[40] For Mystique's blue form, she had to undergo eight hours of makeup, as Romijn had done on the other films.[41] She was intimidated in the role as she admired Romijn.[42] Writing for USA Today, Claudia Puig considered the film to be a "classy re-boot" of the film series, and believed that her "high-spirited performance" empowered the film.[43] With worldwide earnings of $350 million, X-Men: First Class became Lawrence's highest-grossing film at that point.[44] In 2012 she played Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games, an adaptation of the first book in author Suzanne Collins' Hunger Games trilogy. Set in a post-apocalyptic future, the series tells the story of the teenage heroine Everdeen as she joins rebel forces against a totalitarian government after winning a brutal televised annual event. Despite being an admirer of the books, Lawrence was initially hesitant to accept the part, because of the grand scale of the film. She agreed to the project after her mother convinced her to take the part.[45] She practiced yoga, archery, rock and tree climbing, and hand-to-hand combat techniques for the role.[3][46][47] While training for the part, she injured herself running into a wall.[48] The film received generally positive reviews, and Lawrence's portrayal of Everdeen was particularly praised.[49] Todd McCarthy of The Hollywood Reporter called her an "ideal screen actress", adding that she embodies the Everdeen of the novel, and believed that she anchored the film "with impressive gravity and presence".[50] Roger Ebert agreed that she was "strong and convincing in the central role".[51] With worldwide revenues of over $690 million,[44] The Hunger Games became a top-grossing film featuring a female lead,[52] making Lawrence the highest-grossing action heroine of all time.[53] The success of the film established her as a star.[54] Later in 2012, Lawrence played a young depressed widow named Tiffany Maxwell in David O. Russell's romance movie Silver Linings Playbook. The film was an adaptation of Matthew Quick's novel of the same name. It follows her character finding companionship with Pat Solitano Jr. (played by Bradley Cooper), a man with bipolar disorder.[55][56] The actress was drawn to her character's complex personality: "She didn't really fit any basic kind of character profile. Somebody who is very forceful and bullheaded is normally very insecure, but she isn't".[57] While Russell initially considered Lawrence to be too young for the part, she convinced him to hire her via a Skype audition.[45] The actress found herself challenged by Russell's spontaneity as a director, and described working on the project as the "best experience of my life".[45] Richard Corliss of Time wrote: "Just 21 when the movie was shot, Lawrence is that rare young actress who plays, who is, grown-up. Sullen and sultry, she lends a mature intelligence to any role."[58] Peter Travers believed that Lawrence "is some kind of miracle. She's rude, dirty, funny, foulmouthed, sloppy, sexy, vibrant, and vulnerable, sometimes all in the same scene, even in the same breath."[59] She won the Golden Globe and Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance, becoming—at age 22—the second youngest Best Actress winner.[60] Her final film of the year was alongside Max Thieriot and Elisabeth Shue in Mark Tonderai's critically panned thriller House at the End of the Street.[61] In January 2013, Lawrence hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live, with musical guest The Lumineers.[62] The Devil You Know, a small-scale production that Lawrence had filmed for in 2005, was her first release of 2013.[63] She then reprised the role of Everdeen in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, the second installment in the Hunger Games film series.[64] While performing the film's underwater stunts, she suffered from an ear infection that resulted in a brief loss of hearing.[48] With box office earnings of $865 million, the film remains her highest-grossing release.[44] Stephanie Zacharek of The Village Voice believed that Lawrence's portrayal of Everdeen made her an ideal role model, and wrote that "there's no sanctimony or pretense of false modesty in the way Lawrence plays her".[65] She took on a supporting role in Russell's ensemble crime drama American Hustle (2013) as Rosalyn Rosenfeld, the neurotic wife of con man Irving Rosenfeld (portrayed by Christian Bale). Inspired by the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Abscam sting operation, the film is set against the backdrop of political corruption in 1970s New Jersey.[66][67] Lawrence did little research for the part, and based her performance on knowledge of the era from the films and television shows she had seen.[54] Geoffrey Macnab of The Independent praised her as "funny and acerbic", especially for an improvised scene in which she aggressively kisses her husband's mistress (played by Amy Adams) on the lips.[66] Lawrence's performance won her the Golden Globe and BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress, in addition to a third Academy Award nomination, her first in the supporting category.[68] 2014–present: Established actress Lawrence played Serena Pemberton in Susanne Bier's depression-era drama Serena (2014), based on the novel of the same name by Ron Rash. In the film, she and her husband George (portrayed by Bradley Cooper) are a married couple who become involved in criminal activities after realizing that they cannot bear children.[69] The project was filmed in 2012, and was released in 2014 to poor reviews.[70][71] Lawrence then reprised the role of Mystique in X-Men: Days of Future Past, which served as a sequel to both X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) and X-Men: First Class (2011). The film received positive reviews and grossed $748.1 million worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing film in the X-Men series to that point.[72][73] Justin Chang of Variety praised her look in the film but thought that she had little to do but "glower, snarl and let the f/x artists do their thing".[74] Lawrence's next two releases were in the final parts of The Hunger Games film series, Mockingjay – Part 1 (2014) and Part 2 (2015).[75] For the musical score of the former film, she sang the song "The Hanging Tree",[76] which charted on multiple international singles charts.[77] In a review of the final film in the series, Manohla Dargis of The New York Times drew similarities between her rise to stardom and Everdeen's journey as a rebel leader, writing: "Lawrence now inhabits the role as effortlessly as breathing, partly because, like all great stars, she seems to be playing a version of her 'real' self".[78] Both films earned more than $650 million worldwide.[44] Red Sparrow in 2018 Lawrence promotingin 2018 Lawrence worked with Russell for the third time in the biopic Joy (2015), in which she plays the eponymous character, a troubled single mother who becomes a successful businessperson after inventing the Miracle Mop.[79] During production in Boston, the press reported on a disagreement between Russell and Lawrence that resulted in a "screaming match". She said that her friendship with Russell made it easier for them to disagree, because people fight when they really love each other.[80] The film was not as well received as their previous collaborations, but her performance was praised.[81] Richard Roeper called it "a wonderfully layered performance that carries the film through its rough spots and sometime dubious detours" that was her best since Winter's Bone.[82] She won a third Golden Globe Award, and was nominated for another Academy Award for Best Actress, becoming the youngest person to accrue four Oscar nominations.[83] Lawrence began 2016 by providing the narration for A Beautiful Planet, a documentary film that explores Earth from the International Space Station.[84] She played Mystique for the third time in X-Men: Apocalypse (2016). The film received mixed reviews, with a consensus that it was overfilled with action that detracted from the story's themes and cast's performances.[85] Helen O'Hara from Empire considered the film to be a letdown from the previous installments of the series, and criticized the actress for making her character too grim.[86] Despite this, she was rewarded Favorite Movie Actress at the 43rd People's Choice Awards.[87] Lawrence was paid $20 million for playing Aurora Lane in the science fiction film Passengers (2016), and she received top-billing over co-star Chris Pratt.[88][89] It features Pratt and her as two people who wake up 90 years too soon from an induced hibernation on a spaceship bound for a new planet. Lawrence says that she felt nervous performing her first sex scene and kissing a married man (Pratt) on screen; she drank alcohol to prepare herself for filming.[90] Critical reaction was mixed, but Lawrence defended the film by calling it a "tainted, complicated love story".[91][92] Darren Aronofsky's psychological horror film Mother! was Lawrence's sole release of 2017. She starred as a young wife who experiences trauma when her home is invaded by unexpected guests. Lawrence spent three months rehearsing the film in a warehouse in Brooklyn, despite her reluctance to rehearsals in her previous assignments.[93] The intense role proved difficult for her to film; she was put on supplemental oxygen when she hyperventilated one day, and she also dislocated a rib.[93] Mother! polarized viewers and prompted mass walkouts.[94] The film was better received by critics;[95] Walter Addiego of the San Francisco Chronicle labelled it "assaultive" and a "deliberate test of audience endurance", and credited Lawrence for "never allow[ing] herself to be reduced simply to a howling victim".[96] The following year, Lawrence starred as Dominika Egorova, a Russian spy who makes contact with a mysterious CIA agent (played by Joel Edgerton), in Francis Lawrence's espionage thriller Red Sparrow, based on Jason Matthews' novel of the same name.[97] She learned to speak in a Russian accent and undertook ballet training for four months.[98] Lawrence was challenged by the sexuality in her role, but has said that performing the nude scenes made her feel empowered.[99] IndieWire's Eric Kohn disliked the film's denouement, but praised the work of Lawrence and Charlotte Rampling, stating that "the considerable talent on display is [the film's] constant saving grace."[100] As of 2018 , Lawrence's films have grossed over $5.7 billion worldwide.[101] Upcoming projects Lawrence has filmed her fourth X-Men film, entitled Dark Phoenix, which is scheduled for release in June 2019.[102] That same month, Lawrence will begin production on an untitled film directed by Lila Neugebauer, which will be distributed by A24.[103] The actress will also feature as Elizabeth Holmes, founder of the Theranos blood testing company, in Adam McKay's film Bad Blood.[104] Lawrence will additionally produce a film adaptation of Hannah Kent's novel Burial Rites and star as Agnes Magnúsdóttir, the last woman to be executed for murder in Iceland.[105] She and Amy Schumer have written a screenplay for a film in which they will star.[106] However, Schumer later revealed the project was on the "back burner".[107] Personal life While filming X-Men: First Class in 2010, Lawrence began a romantic relationship with her co-star Nicholas Hoult. The couple broke up around the time they wrapped X-Men: Days of Future Past in 2014.[108][109] Also that year, she was one of the victims of the iCloud leaks of celebrity photos when dozens of self-photographed nude pictures of her were leaked online.[110] Lawrence emphasized that the images were never meant to go public; she called the leak a "sex crime" and a "sexual violation". She added that viewers of the images should be ashamed of their part in a sexual offense.[111] The actress later stated that her pictures were intended for Hoult, and that unlike other victims of the hack, she did not plan to sue Apple Inc.[108] In September 2016, she began dating director Darren Aronofsky, whom she met during the filming of mother!.[112][113] The couple split in November 2017.[114] In 2018, she began dating Cooke Maroney, an art gallery director, and the couple became engaged in February 2019.[115][116] Off-screen work Lawrence is a supporter of Planned Parenthood,[117] and participated in a June 2017 video against the defunding of the organization.[118] She spoke out against the November 2015 shooting at a Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood clinic.[117] She is a feminist, a concept she argues should not intimidate people "because it just means equality".[119] Lawrence promotes body positivity among women.[120] In 2015, she wrote an essay for the Lenny Letter in which she criticized the gender pay gap in Hollywood. She wrote about her own experiences in the industry, such as the lesser salary she received for her work in American Hustle compared to her male co-stars.[121] In a 2015 interview with Vogue, Lawrence criticized Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis for her opposition to same-sex marriage.[80] Lawrence was "raised a Republican", but has subsequently criticized the party's stance on women's rights.[80] She has strongly opposed Donald Trump's presidency, stating in 2015 that his election would "be the end of the world".[122] Lawrence participated in the 2018 Women's March in Los Angeles to affirm her commitment to women's rights.[123] Lawrence became a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2011.[124] She has lent her support to several charitable organizations, such as the World Food Programme, Feeding America, and the Thirst Project.[125] Along with Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth, her co-stars of The Hunger Games (2012), Lawrence partnered with the United Nations to publicize poverty and hunger.[126] She organized an early screening of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) to benefit Saint Mary's Center, a disabilities organization in Louisville, and raised more than $40,000 for the cause.[127] She partnered with the charity broadcast network Chideo to raise funds for the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games by screening her film Serena (2014).[128] She also collaborated with Omaze to host a fundraising contest for the games as part of the premiere of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 (2014).[129] In 2015, Lawrence teamed with Hutcherson and Hemsworth for Prank It FWD, a charitable initiative to raise money for the non-profit organization Do Something.[130] That year, she also launched the Jennifer Lawrence Foundation, which supports charities such as the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Special Olympics.[131] In 2016, she donated $2 million to the Kosair Children's Hospital in Louisville to set up a cardiac intensive care unit named after her foundation.[132] Lawrence is a board member of Represent.Us, a nonprofit seeking to pass anti-corruption laws in the United States.[133] In 2018, she collaborated with 300 women in Hollywood to set up the Time's Up initiative to protect women from harassment and discrimination.[134] Also that year, Lawrence announced her commitment to get young Americans politically engaged and to advocate for anti-corruption laws.[135] In the media In 2012, the review website IndieWire stated Lawrence had a "down-to-earth, self-deprecating, unaffected" personality.[136] An IGN writer considers her to be a "sharp", "funny" and "quirky" actress who likes to "stay grounded" despite considerable success.[125] Lawrence says that she finds acting "stupid" and does not believe in being "cocky" about her success.[137] A Beautiful Planet in 2016 Lawrence at the premiere ofin 2016 In 2012, Rolling Stone called her "the most talented young actress in America."[3] Her Hunger Games co-star Donald Sutherland has favorably compared her craft to that of Laurence Olivier and considers her an "exquisite and brilliant actor".[138] David O. Russell (who directed her in Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustle and Joy) has praised her effortless acting that makes her performances look easy.[139] During her career, Lawrence has played roles in both high-profile, mainstream productions and low-budget independent films, and has appeared in a range of film genres.[125] She did not study acting and has not been involved in professional theater.[9] She instead bases her acting approach on her observations of people around her.[140] The actress told The Globe and Mail in June 2010 that she does not "invest any of my real emotions" or take home any pains of her characters. Lawrence went on to say that "I don't even take it to craft services" and has never shared their experiences, relying instead on her imagination, noting "I can't go around looking for roles that are exactly like my life." She stated that "If it ever came down to the point where, to make a part better, I had to lose a little bit of my sanity, I wouldn't do it. I would just do comedies."[9] As her career has developed, Lawrence has become one of the best paid actresses; The Daily Telegraph reported in 2014 that she was earning $10 million a film.[141] In 2013, Time magazine named her one of the most 100 influential people in the world,[142] Elle labeled her the most powerful woman in the entertainment business,[143] and Forbes ranked her as the 50th most powerful actress.[144] In 2014, Forbes named her the second-highest-paid actress in the world with earnings of $34 million,[145] and cited her as the most powerful actress, ranking at number 12 in the magazine's Celebrity 100 list; she appeared in the list again in 2016.[146][147] In 2015, Lawrence was named "Entertainer of the Year" by Entertainment Weekly—a title she also won in 2012[148][149]—and was recognized as the highest-grossing action heroine in Guinness World Records for starring in the Hunger Games series.[150] In 2015 and 2016, Forbes reported that she had emerged as the world's highest-paid actress with annual earnings of $52 million and $46 million, respectively.[151] The magazine ranked her as the world's third and fourth highest-paid actress during the next two years, with respective earnings of $24 million and $18 million.[152][153] Lawrence appeared in Victoria's Secret's listing of the "Sexiest Up-and-Coming Bombshell" in 2011,[154] People's Most Beautiful People in 2011 and 2013,[155] Maxim's Hot 100 from 2011 to 2014,[156] and topped FHM's sexiest women in the world list in 2014.[157] From 2013 to 2015, she was featured in Glamour's annual listing of the best dressed women, topping the list in 2014.[158] Filmography Film Denotes films that have not yet been released Television Music video Year Title Artist 2010 "The Mess I Made"[22] Parachute Accolades Lawrence won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in Silver Linings Playbook (2012). She has won three Golden Globe Awards; Best Actress – Comedy or Musical for Silver Linings Playbook (2012) and Joy (2015), and Best Supporting Actress for American Hustle (2013). She also won a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for American Hustle.[60][68][83] Her other accolades include seven MTV Movie Awards (five for The Hunger Games series, two for Silver Linings Playbook),[161] six People's Choice Awards (three for The Hunger Games, three for the X-Men series),[162][87] a Satellite Award for Silver Linings Playbook,[163] and a Saturn Award for The Hunger Games.[164] See also

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RHOBH Star Kyle Richards' Husband Speaks Out After Home Burglary: 'Nothing Replaces Family' The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kyle Richards‘ husband Mauricio Umansky is speaking out in the wake of news that the couple’s home was burglarized over the holidays. The real estate agent shared an Instagram gallery featuring photos of his family, alongside which he wrote, “2017 Memories #family Nothing replaces Family. They can steal your belongings but they can’t steal your memories or your love.” Image zoom Mauricio Umansky/Instagram Image zoom Mauricio Umansky/Instagram The couple’s daughter, Sophia, also shared a photo of herself hugging her parents with the caption, “😽😽😽all that matters 😍.” The couple’s home was burglarized while the two were on vacation in Aspen, Colorado, with their children, PEOPLE confirmed. Over $1 million dollars in jewelry, including $150,000 worth of watches owned by Umansky, was stolen from the property, according to TMZ, which first reported the news. Image zoom Mauricio Umansky/Instagram The break-in was discovered by a housekeeper, TMZ reported. The property was reportedly broken into via a window, and the home security system was not armed, though a closet sensor triggered by the burglars clocked the incident around 1:15 a.m. local time. Surveillance camera footage is being investigated to help nab culprits. The Los Angeles Police Department told PEOPLE they have no information at this time. A representative for Richards did not immediately return PEOPLE’s request for comment. Richards, 48, and Umansky, 47, bought the property in October for $8.2 million, Realtor.com reported. The former child star told PEOPLE at the RHOBH Season 8 premiere party on Dec. 15 that her family was still in the process of moving in and renovating the house. “It’s taking forever,” she said. “There’s probably like 50 workmen in my house a day, so it doesn’t feel like a home yet. It’s a house still. So I’m waiting to make it my home.”

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Serena Williams' Wedding Guests: How She Befriended Kim Kardashian, Colton Haynes and More A-Listers www.justjared.com / Thursday, 16 November 2017 19:01:54 Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian have tied to knot! The 36-year-old tennis player and the 34-year-old Reddit co-founder got married in a Beauty and the Beast-themed ceremony at the Contemporary Arts Center on Thursday (November 16) in New Orleans, ET reports. Tons of celebrity guests were in attendance, including Beyonce and her family, Kim Kardashian,

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Missing teen daughter of 'Gotham' actor Donal Logue found safe CLOSE Donal Logue’s daughter is back home after being reported missing almost two weeks ago. USA TODAY Donal Logue's teen daughter has been found after going missing nearly two weeks ago. (Photo: Michael Loccisano, Getty Images) NEW YORK (AP) — The teenage daughter of actor Donal Logue has been found safe nearly two weeks after she went missing in New York City. The New York Police Department says 16-year-old Jade Logue was found Saturday. Logue had posted appeals to help find Jade on Facebook and Twitter after she disappeared on June 26. He wrote on Facebook that the "net had been flung far and wide." Jade is transgender and was previously known as Arlo Logue. Police provided no details about how or where she was found. Donal Logue stars as Detective Harvey Bullock on Gotham. He also had a recurring role as Lt. Declan Murphy on NBC's Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Thank you ALL for the love and support. We are good. Kasey and I wish to thank the NYPD. FBI, @MissingKids and countless others. — donal logue (@donallogue) July 8, 2017 Read or Share this story: https://usat.ly/2u6b32k

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American Horror Story: Cult American Horror Story: Cult is the seventh season of the FX horror anthology television series American Horror Story, created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk. It premiered on September 5, 2017, and concluded on November 14, 2017. The series was renewed on October 4, 2016. The subtitle Cult was announced on July 20, 2017. This season takes place in the fictional suburb of Brookfield Heights, Michigan, during the year 2017, and centers on a cult terrorizing the residents in the aftermath of the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Returning cast members from previous seasons include Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Cheyenne Jackson, John Carroll Lynch, Chaz Bono, Adina Porter, James Morosini, Emma Roberts, Mare Winningham, Frances Conroy, and Jamie Brewer, along with new cast members Billie Lourd and Alison Pill. Cult marks the first season to not feature series mainstay actress Lily Rabe. Cult received mostly positive reviews from critics. Paulson, Peters and Porter, all received Saturn Awards nominations for their performances. Additionally, Paulson and Porter were nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie respectively at the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards while Peters received a nomination for Best Actor in a Movie or Limited Series at the 8th Critics' Choice TV Awards. Cast and characters [ edit ] Main [ edit ] Recurring [ edit ] Guest stars [ edit ] Episodes [ edit ] Production [ edit ] Development [ edit ] On October 4, 2016, the series was renewed for a seventh cycle, which premiered on September 5, 2017.[12][13][14] Ryan Murphy confirmed that the season will be connected to Freak Show, but will be set in modern day.[15] In February 2017, on Watch What Happens Live, Murphy announced that the season would revolve around the 2016 U.S. election and suggested that it may feature a character based on President Donald Trump.[16] Murphy has said that the season will be representative of both sides of the political divide. He also said that he will be "illuminating and highlighting" groups of people he believes to be "ignored by the current [Trump] administration and who are afraid and feel terrorized that their lives are going to be taken away."[17] It was later confirmed that the season would be set in the aftermath of the presidential election, with the first episode taking place on election night.[18][19] Murphy explained it will be about "the fallout of that night, which to many people, from all sides of the camps is a horror story."[20] He also revealed the season would not feature Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton, stating "Horror Story is always about allegory, so the election is allegory."[20] In April 2017, Murphy confirmed that archive footage of the election night would be used in the season premiere.[21] Murphy revealed via Twitter that the details of the seventh season, including the title, would be revealed on July 20.[22] He also teased that the opening sequence of the series would return in this season, following its absence in Roanoke.[23] On July 20, 2017, it was announced at the San Diego Comic-Con that the title of the season would be Cult. Murphy also revealed it would be set in Michigan, and confirmed it would consist of a total of 11 episodes, premiering on September 5, 2017. For the first time, the series did not air on Wednesdays but rather on Tuesdays. On August 3, 2017, online posters revealed the names of multiple characters of the season.[24] On August 21, 2017, the opening title sequence of the season was revealed, following its absence in the previous season.[25] That same month, Murphy confirmed that, contrary to the past seasons, Cult would not feature supernatural elements.[26] Casting [ edit ] During the Winter 2017 TCA Press Tour, series mainstays Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters were reported to be starring as the leads in the season.[15][14] In March 2017, Billy on the Street host Billy Eichner was announced to be cast in the series, playing a role in the life of Paulson's character.[19][27] His character is slated for appearing in "six or seven" episodes.[19] The next month, it was reported that Scream Queens alum Billie Lourd will also star in the seventh installment of the series.[18][20] In May 2017, Leslie Grossman, who starred in Murphy's series Popular, joined the cast of the series,[28] and Angela Bassett hinted she may return in a recurring role.[29] Despite this, Bassett didn't appear. Later that month, it was confirmed via set pictures that Adina Porter and Cheyenne Jackson were also returning.[30][31] In June 2017, Murphy confirmed via his Instagram account that Colton Haynes, whom Murphy worked with previously on second season of Scream Queens, was joining the casting for the seventh season.[32] Later that month, set pictures revealed that Alison Pill was joining the cast of the season, seemingly portraying the partner of Sarah Paulson's character.[33] In July 2017, Murphy revealed via his Twitter account that Lena Dunham was joining the season.[34] She is set to play Valerie Solanas, author of the SCUM Manifesto and attempted murder of Andy Warhol, via flashbacks.[35] Murphy also confirmed the returns of Frances Conroy and Mare Winningham. Conroy has appeared in all the seasons except Hotel, while Winningham has appeared in Coven, Freak Show and Hotel.[36] In August 2017, Murphy confirmed the return of Emma Roberts, who appeared in Coven and Freak Show,[37] while Roanoke actors Chaz Bono and James Morosini also confirmed their returns.[38] In the seventh episode, Murder House, Coven and Freak Show actress alum Jamie Brewer returned to the show. On June 26, 2017, it was confirmed that Lady Gaga would not return for the seventh season due to other projects.[39] Despite rumors, Entertainment Weekly reported on July 7, 2017, that Vera Farmiga, sister of American Horror Story alum Taissa Farmiga, would not appear in the season.[40] Later that month, it was confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter that Kathy Bates will not appear in Cult, after four seasons of regular appearances.[41] Murphy also revealed via his Instagram account that Freak Show character Twisty the Clown would return in the seventh season, indicating that John Carroll Lynch would reprise his role.[42] Filming [ edit ] In February 2017, it was announced the season would begin principal photography in June 2017.[16] By the next month, filming was moved to May 2017.[19] On May 24, 2017, writer and producer John J. Gray confirmed the show started filming.[43] Edits [ edit ] On October 7, 2017, it was confirmed that the sixth episode of the season would be edited as a direct result of the 2017 Las Vegas shooting that occurred on October 1, 2017. The episode originally featured a scene lasting 2 minutes and 16 seconds where Leslie Grossman's character Meadow Wilton begins to fire at Evan Peters' character, as well as a crowd, during a campaign speech. The episode was edited to de-emphasize the violence and to mostly have it featured completely off-screen[44] - as a result the opening sequence of the episode was cut in half, several on-screen deaths were removed and two separate close-up shots of the handgun firing were removed.[45] While only the edited episode was broadcast on FX, the original uncut episode was released via VOD, FXNOW and FX+.[45] Reception [ edit ] Critical response [ edit ] American Horror Story: Cult received mostly positive reviews from critics. The review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes gave the season a 73% approval rating, with an average rating of 7.05/10, based on 47 reviews. The site's consensus reads, "American Horror Story: Cult intrigues with timely, over-the-top creepiness - and lots of clowns - despite being hampered by broad political generalizations and occasional holes in the narrative's logic."[46] On Metacritic, the season was given a score of 66 out of 100 based on 24 reviews, indicating "generally positive reviews".[47] American Horror Story (season 7): Critical reception by episode Season 7 (2017) : Percentage of positive reviews tracked by the website Rotten Tomatoes[48] Awards and nominations [ edit ] In its seventh season, the series has been nominated for 25 awards, 3 of them were won. Ratings [ edit ] American Horror Story : U.S. viewers per episode (millions) Audience measurement performed by Nielsen Media Research. [62][ citation needed ]

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A '9 to 5' Reunion? Dolly Parton May Stop by 'Grace & Frankie' Amid Netflix Deal Netflix's beloved buddy comedy Grace and Frankie already stars two beloved icons, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin. But this duo may become a trio soon! This week, it was teased that Dolly Parton could stop by for a guest role in the coming season. Parton, Fonda, and Tomlin headlined the iconic workplace comedy 9 to 5 in 1980, and fans have been dying for a reunion ever since — something they got a taste of when the three presented together at the 2017 Emmys. During a For Your Consideration event, the Grace and Frankie cast spoke about their hopes for the country legend to stop by. When first asked about Parton joining the show, Grace and Frankie creators Marta Kauffman and Howard J. Morris voiced their support for a Parton appearance, according to Deadline,but claimed scheduling was to blame for her lack of presence in prior seasons. Tomlin added that it may be difficult as Parton has her own deal with Netflix in the works. Details on Parton's deal were made public on Monday, as the streaming service shared that it has partnered with the multi-hyphenate on an eight-part anthology series. The episodes would be based on Parton's songs with each installment covering a song a piece. Much like her NBC films, Coat of Many Colors and Coat of Many Colors: Circle of Love, Parton's Netflix project will see her take on the role of executive producer, singer-songwriter, and she will act in the series. The country star made a statement, "As a songwriter, I have always enjoyed telling stories through my music. I am thrilled to be bringing some of my favorite songs to life with Netflix. We hope our show will inspire and entertain families and folks of all generations, and I want to thank the good folks at Netflix and Warner Bros. TV for their incredible support." From the sounds of it, Parton isn't likely to show up in Season 5 either, but with the popularity of the show, if a sixth season is in the cards, could we see that 9 to 5 reunion? We sure hope so. Grace and Frankie, Streaming now, Netflix

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Judy Sheindlin American lawyer, judge, television personality, and author Judith Susan Sheindlin (née Blum; October 21, 1942), known professionally as Judge Judy, is an American prosecution lawyer, former Manhattan family court judge, television personality, and author. Since September 1996, Sheindlin presided over her own successful 3-time Daytime Emmy Award–winning arbitration-based court show series, Judge Judy, produced by CBS Television Distribution.[2] Sheindlin passed the New York state bar examination in 1965 and became a prosecutor in the family court system. In 1982 New York City Mayor Ed Koch appointed her as a judge, first in criminal court, then later as Manhattan's supervising family court judge in 1986. Sheindlin is the longest serving judge or arbitrator in courtroom-themed programming history, a distinction that earned Sheindlin a place in the Guinness World Records.[3] Early life [ edit ] Sheindlin was born Judith Susan Blum in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, to a Jewish family of German-Jewish, Russian-Jewish, and Ukrainian-Jewish descent.[4][5][6] Both her parents were German Jews[7] She described her father as "the greatest thing since sliced bread" and her mother as "a meat and potatoes kind of gal".[8] Sheindlin attended James Madison High School in Brooklyn before going on to American University in Washington, D.C., where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in government. She finished her law school education at New York Law School, where she earned her Juris Doctor degree in 1965.[9] Career [ edit ] Sheindlin passed the New York state bar examination in 1965, the same year as her graduation, and was hired as a corporate lawyer for a cosmetics firm.[2] Within two years she became dissatisfied with her job and left to raise her two children. She was made aware of a position in the New York court system as a prosecutor in the family courts.[when?][2] In her role as a lawyer, Sheindlin prosecuted child abuse cases, domestic violence and juvenile crime.[2] By 1982, Sheindlin's "no-nonsense" attitude inspired New York Mayor Ed Koch to appoint her as a criminal court judge.[2] Four years later, she was promoted to supervising judge in the family court's Manhattan division.[2] She earned a reputation as a "tough" judge (though she has disagreed with the labels "tough" and "harsh"),[10] known for her fast decision-making and acerbic wit.[8] In February 1993, Sheindlin's outspoken reputation made her the subject of a Los Angeles Times article,[11] profiling her as a woman determined to make the court system work for the common good.[2] She subsequently was featured in a segment on CBS's 60 Minutes that brought her national recognition.[2] This led to her first book, Don't Pee on My Leg and Tell Me It's Raining, published in 1996. She retired as a family court judge that same year after having heard more than 20,000 cases.[2] After her retirement, Sheindlin continued to receive increasing amounts of public attention.[2] Television court show: Judge Judy [ edit ] Judge Judy stands next to a portrait of herself (2005) After the 60 Minutes special on her family court career in 1993 and authoring her first book shortly thereafter (Don't Pee on My Leg and Tell Me It's Raining), Sheindlin was approached about starring in a new reality courtroom series, featuring "real cases with real rulings."[9] She accepted the offer. Sheindlin's ongoing syndicated court show, Judge Judy, debuted on September 16, 1996.[12] The court show's present 23rd season commenced on September 10, 2018. Sheindlin has stated that her show's primary goal is to motivate the public to do the right thing, and to show that each individual must take responsibility for their own actions.[10] Judge Judy has maintained preeminence within its genre. Since its debut, it has remained the No. 1 rated court show[13] and regularly draws approximately 9 to 10 million viewers daily.[14] During the 2009–10 television season, Judge Judy became the first TV series in nearly a decade to attract more daytime viewers than The Oprah Winfrey Show.[15] Since then, it has been the highest rated show in all of daytime television.[16] On March 2, 2015, CBS Television Distribution and Judge Sheindlin extended their contract for another three seasons, adding to her current contract (which was set to expire after the 2016–17 season), meaning it will be on the air until at least the 2019–20 seasons.[17] Judge Judy is especially popular among female viewers between the ages of 25 and 54.[18] Author Brendan I. Koerner has commented on the popularity of Judge Judy: Court-show viewers don't seem to want moral conundrums or technical wrinkles. They love Sheindlin's show because she offers them a fantasy of how they'd like the justice system to operate—swiftly, and without procedural mishaps or uppity lawyers. They get to see wrongdoers publicly humiliated by a strong authority figure. There is no uncertainty after Sheindlin renders her verdict and bounds off the bench, and there certainly are no lengthy appeals.[18] A 2013 Reader's Digest poll supported Koerner's statements, revealing that Americans trusted Judge Judy more than all nine justices of the United States Supreme Court.[19] The program has integrated itself into American popular culture.[9] In 2003, VH1 named Sheindlin one of the "200 Greatest Pop Culture Icons."[20] References to Sheindlin—typically as "Judge Judy", though often satirical—have appeared in multitudes of television programs and other media, including ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live!;[19] Fox's The Simpsons as Judge Constance Harm (voiced by Jane Kaczmarek); NBC's Will & Grace; UPN/The CW's America's Next Top Model; NBC's The Weakest Link; ABC's The Practice; the Academy Awards; the book America: A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction by Jon Stewart;[9] a skit by Vicki Lawrence portraying Thelma Harper/Mama on "Betty White's 2nd Annual 90th Birthday" celebration,[21] drag queen Bianca Del Rio portraying Judge Judy on RuPaul's Drag Race, etc. Sheindlin has been parodied on Saturday Night Live, The Simpsons as Judge Constance Harm, The Amanda Show as Judge Trudy, etc.[22][23][24] In July 2018, Judge Judy was mentioned as the 4th most earning celebrity in Forbes' new Celebrity 100 List of The World's Highest-Paid Entertainers.[25] The Judge Judy courtroom series has earned Sheindlin numerous awards and honors, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in February 2006;[26] induction into Broadcasting & Cable's Hall of Fame in October 2012;[27][28] being awarded vice presidency of the UCD Law Society in April 2013;[29] being presented with the Gracie Allen Tribute Award from the Alliance for Women in Media;[20] being awarded the Mary Pickford Award by the Hollywood Chamber Community Foundation at the 2014 Heroes of Hollywood;[30] etc. One award Sheindlin had difficulty winning was a Daytime Emmy Award. By 2011, her program had been nominated 14 consecutive years without winning.[31][32] In mid-2012, an article from the New York Post reported that Judge Judy was snubbed by the award show by not even being nominated that year despite being the highest-rated court show.[33] In an interview with Entertainment Tonight (ET) on May 3, 2013, Sheindlin said, "I have my walls full of Daytime Emmy Award nominations." When ET's interviewer asked Sheindlin if she thought she would ever win the award, she replied: I don't know. You know, somehow it would sort of break the spell. The show has been such a tremendous success that I'm almost afraid to think about winning—because so many of those shows that did win are no longer with us. So I say to myself 'you want the Emmy or you want a job? (laughing) Which one do you want?'[34] On June 14, 2013, Judge Judy won its first Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Legal/Courtroom Program, having received its 15th nomination.[35] The program won again in 2016 and 2017. Sheindlin's status as longest serving judge or arbitrator in courtroom-themed programming history rewarded her a place in the Guinness World Records on September 14, 2015, as part of her court show's 20th anniversary celebration.[3] Longevity and retirement plans [ edit ] The only court shows that outnumber Judge Judy's seasons are The People's Court and Divorce Court—both of which have suffered cancellation(s) and gone through multiple judges or arbitrators, whereas Judge Judy has not. Thus, Judge Judy boasts the longest individual production life of any court show. When asked why her court show has so much longevity while most other court shows do not, in the May 3, 2013, Entertainment Tonight interview, Sheindlin answered: I think people are comfortable knowing my perspective—because I think if you try as a judge/television personality to do this kind of job and keep your perspectives, your personal perspectives, a secret, you're not being honest. And I think that the American viewing audience can tell when somebody's not being honest—when somebody's peeing on their leg and telling them it's raining. I think part of the reason I was selected to do this job was because I don't filter myself very well. But I was never a great filter of myself even when I sat on the bench in New York. Now sometimes that got you into a little bit of hot water; here they seem to like it. Fortunately for me, I don't have to act. This is it. And if you annoy me, or if you lie to me, or if I feel as if you're trying to obfuscate the truth, you're going to get on my bad side. And that's a side that you don't want to be on.[34] On March 30, 2011, Sheindlin was admitted to the hospital after she fainted on the set of her show while handling a case. She was released the next day, and it was later learned that she suffered a mini-stroke.[36] Regarding her retirement, Sheindlin has stated that it is up to her viewers and when they tire of watching the program, which she believes will inevitably happen one day. As of the present, however, Sheindlin has stated that fans still seem to be interested and taking something out of the court show.[37] Sheindlin admits the court show is "seductive" and hard to give up. Sheindlin said, "I'm not tired. I still feel engaged by what I do, and I still have people who like to watch it."[13] Salary [ edit ] In 2005, Sheindlin's salary was US$15 million per year.[18] Her net worth at the beginning of 2007 was $95 million, and she ranked #13 on the Forbes top 20 richest women in entertainment.[38] In July 2010 when Sheindlin's contract was renewed, her salary increased to $45 million per year. It was later reported in October 2013 that Sheindlin is the highest-paid TV star, earning $47 million per year for Judge Judy, which translates into just over $900,000 per workday (she works 52 days per year).[39] According to Forbes, Sheindlin earned $147 million, pretax, in 2017.[40] Other media appearances [ edit ] Since the success of Sheindlin's courtroom series, she has been interviewed on talk and cable news broadcasts over the course of her career. These talk and cable news programs include Entertainment Tonight, The Wendy Williams Show,[41] Katie (numerous appearances),[42] Larry King Live (numerous appearances),[43] The View (numerous appearances),[44] Donny & Marie,[45] The Talk,[46] The Tonight Show, Dateline NBC, 20/20, etc.[47] On October 17, 1998, Sheindlin made a surprise guest appearance on Saturday Night Live, comedically interrupting one of Cheri Oteri's regular parodies of her presiding on Judge Judy.[48] Also as a result of her Judge Judy show stardom, she served as a judge for the 1999 Miss America pageant.[41] Early on in her celebrity on February 21, 2000, the Biography program aired a documentary film on Sheindlin, "Judge Judy: Sitting in Judgment" (later released on home video). This 60-minute documentary captured Sheindlin's entire life story (dating back to her childhood), legal career, authoring career, entertainment career, etc. The special also featured input from those closest to Sheindlin and those who knew her best.[49][50] On December 23, 2008, Sheindlin shared about her life on Shatner's Raw Nerve, in which she was interviewed by William Shatner.[51] A year later in December 2009, Sheindlin again told the story of her life, legal career, authoring career, and entertainment courtroom career from an updated perspective in a two-hour interview for Archive of American Television.[52] In a free-wheeling 60-minute interview conducted by Katie Couric on September 17, 2013, for the 92nd Street Y, Sheindlin elaborated on previously-undisclosed fun facts of her life story and long career in the family court.[53][54] As confirmed in January 2014, a new court show conceived by Sheindlin titled Hot Bench debuted on September 15, 2014. The courtroom series features a panel of three judges debating and deciding on cases brought to their TV courtroom. Stated Sheindlin, "When my husband Jerry and I were in Ireland recently, we visited the courts and watched a three judge bench, which I found both fascinating and compelling. I immediately thought what a terrific and unique idea for a television program that brings the court genre to the next level. We have assembled three individuals with extremely varied backgrounds to serve as the judges. They are smart and talented, with terrific instincts and great chemistry, and are sure to create a hot bench." The panel of judges consist of New York State Supreme Court judge Patricia DiMango and Los Angeles attorneys Tanya Acker and Larry Bakman (Bakman has since been replaced on Hot Bench by Michael Corriero). As with Judge Judy, Hot Bench is executive-produced by Randy Douthit and produced by CBS Television Distribution.[55][56] Sheindlin originally desired the title of her personal courtroom series to be Hot Bench before producers ultimately settled on Judge Judy.[57][58][59] On August 31, 2016, it was reported that CBS has a scripted, semi-autobiographical drama series in the works based on the life of Sheindlin. The program title will be Her Honor (which was a proposed title for Sheindlin's court show along with Hot Bench). The show has been described as following the youngest judge in New York who, while proficient at handling family court cases, has a personal life that needs work. Executive producers of the program include Sheindlin herself, Chernuchin, Arnold Kopelson and Anne Kopelson. Chernuchin was a writer for the legal drama series Law & Order.[60][61][62] In 2017, Sheindlin created a game show called IWitness that debuted on July 10 and ran for 6 weeks. The game show puts the contestant's observational skills to the test, requiring them to view video clips and recall what they have witnessed faster than their competitors.[63] On September 17, 2017, Sheindlin appeared on the series premiere of Fox News Channel's Objectified hosted by Harvey Levin. The program's first episode took an inside look at Sheindlin's life.[64] The National Enquirer issued a formal apology in the September 2017 edition of their magazine for false statements, defaming Sheindlin as having cheated on her husband and suffering from Alzheimer's Disease along with brain damage. In addition, they apologized to her daughter Nicole Sheindlin for defaming her as having a jail record.[65] Sheindlin and her program appeared on a November 26, 2017 broadcast of Curb Your Enthusiasm, presiding over a sketch comedy court case with Larry David as the plaintiff. The pseudo-Judge Judy case took the appearance of an actual case from Sheindlin's program, taking place from the show's courtroom set with trademarked voice-over briefs, theme music and audience response.[66] In 2018 Sheindlin appeared as a guest on Norm Macdonald Has a Show on Netflix.[67] Publications [ edit ] Sheindlin has authored seven books. In 1995, Judge Sheindlin published her first book, Don't Pee On My Leg and Tell Me It's Raining, in which she offers her insight into how and why the family court fails in its mission to impact shattered families. Beauty Fades, Dumb Is Forever, her second book, was published in January 1999. A New York Times best seller, the book challenges women to be the best they can be. Her first children's book entitled, Win or Lose By How You Choose was published in 2000, followed by You Can't Judge A Book By Its Cover the next year. Both books were designed as tools to help parents interact with their children and teach fundamental moral values. Sheindlin's third book for adults, Keep It Simple, Stupid: You're Smarter Than You Look, also on the New York Times best seller list, published in 2000, shares her wisdom and opinions on solving everyday family squabbles.[68] Her career as an author began prior to her courtroom series. One of her more recent books, which hit shelves on April 25, 2013, was inspired by one of her advisory catch phrases encouraging romantic partners to be judicious with regards to domestic partnerships.[69] In September 2014, Sheindlin celebrated the opening of her 19th season by giving out her latest book, What Would Judy Say: Be the Hero of Your Own Story, for free. Sheindlin's seven books are as follows: Sheindlin, Judith (1996). Don't Pee on My Leg and Tell Me It's Raining . Harper Collins. ISBN 0-06-092794-1 . [9] Sheindlin, Judith (1999). Beauty Fades, Dumb Is Forever . Harper Paperbacks. ISBN 0-06-092991-X . [9] Sheindlin, Judith (2000). Keep It Simple, Stupid: You're Smarter Than You Look . Cliff Street Books. ISBN 0-06-019546-0 . [9] Sheindlin, Judith (2000). Win or Lose by How You Choose . Harper Collins. ISBN 0-06-028780-2 . [9] Sheindlin, Judith (2001). You're Smarter Than You Look: Uncomplicating Relationships in Complicated Times . Harper Paperbacks. ISBN 0-06-095376-4 . [70] Sheindlin, Judith (2013). What Would Judy Say? A Grown-Up Guide to Living Together with Benefits . CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. ISBN 1-4839-3167-6 . [69] Sheindlin, Judith (2014). What Would Judy Say: Be the Hero of Your Own Story. Website [ edit ] Sheindlin launched an advice-sharing website, Whatwouldjudysay.com, in May 2012. According to Sheindlin, the goal of the new website is to share her personal ideas and outlooks on life, have a forum to discuss a variety of different issues, and have a little fun.[71][72] Non-media projects and community work [ edit ] Sheindlin, along with her daughter Nicole Sheindlin, is the creator, director, and spokesperson for an alliance designed to nurture and strengthen women, entitled "Her Honor Mentoring". The program's mission is to provide a platform for young women to reach their full potential, strengthen their practical skills in order to realize a life full of promise, reinforce the importance of a college education, and ultimately enter a meaningful profession.[73][74] In September 2017, Sheindlin funded a space for public debate at the University of Southern California. The university said the series will bring together people from all different walks of life with differing views and perspectives, including leaders and students. Sheindlin stated that the free exchange of ideas by well-meaning people must be honored on all college campuses across America. Addressing the topic, Sheindlin stated, "When one searches for the truth, one should be armed with all available information. A closed mind is a dangerous thing." Willow Bay, dean of the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, said in a statement that schools have a responsibility to encourage civil dialogue. The donation, the amount of which was not disclosed, will also fund an endowment that will support Sheindlin Debate Fellows, which will run debate programs at USC.[75] Personal life [ edit ] In 1964, Blum married Ronald Levy, who later became a prosecutor in juvenile court. They moved to New York and had two children, Jamie and Adam,[2] and divorced in 1976 after 12 years of marriage.[2] Adam previously served as District Attorney of Putnam County. In 1977, she married Judge Jerry Sheindlin, who was an arbitrator on The People's Court from 1999 to 2001.[2] They divorced in 1990, partially as a result of the stress and struggles that Judy endured after her father's death that same year.[2] They remarried later that year. She has three stepchildren with Sheindlin: Gregory, Jonathan and Nicole, and 13 grandchildren.[2] Jonathan is a retinal surgeon,[76] and Greg and Nicole are lawyers. Nicole is the co-creator (along with her mother) of the Her Honor Mentoring program. Sheindlin owns homes in several states, including Connecticut,[77] New York,[78] Florida,[79] and Wyoming.[80] She commuted to Los Angeles every other week for two to four days to tape episodes of Judge Judy.[13][78] However, in May 2013, she bought a $10.7 million condominium in the Los Angeles suburb of Beverly Hills.[81] In 2018, Judy and her husband announced spending $9 million on the Bird House, a 9,700-square-foot property on 3.67 acres in Newport, Rhode Island that was owned by Dorrance Hill Hamilton.[82] Sheindlin holds honorary Doctor of Law degrees from Elizabethtown College and the University at Albany, SUNY.[68] Sheindlin is a registered Independent.[83] She is a supporter of same-sex marriage[44] and, although she has said that she is not a supporter of "big government", she believes that the issue of same-sex marriage should be handled at the federal level rather than on a state-by-state basis.[84] Sheindlin has stated that she is in favor of increasing requirements for gun ownership.[85] She prefers not to be labelled by political terms, and states that she is not registered with any political party. When asked about the 2012 presidential elections, Sheindlin stated that while she voted for President Barack Obama in 2008 (as well as voting for Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton respectively in 1980 and 1984, and 1992 and 1996), she did not care for either of the leading candidates in the 2012 United States presidential election.[86] Legal issues [ edit ] In March 2013, a lawsuit was filed against Sheindlin by Patric Jones, the estranged wife of Randy Douthit, executive producer of Judge Judy courtshow. Jones alleged Douthit and Sheindlin had conspired to permit Sheindlin to buy Christofle fine china and Marley cutlery owned by Jones. She said Sheindlin had paid Douthit $50,815 for the items without her knowledge to deprive her of her valuables,[87] and she sought $514,421 from Sheindlin. The suit was settled out of court after Sheindlin returned the tableware to Douthit, and Jones agreed to pay him $12,500 and have the tableware handed back to her.[88] On March 12, 2014, Sheindlin filed a lawsuit for the first time in her life. It was filed against Hartford, Connecticut personal injury lawyer John Haymond and his law firm. In the lawsuit, Sheindlin accused Haymond and his firm of using her television image without consent in advertisements that falsely suggested she endorsed him and his firm. Sheindlin's producer allegedly told the firm that use of her image is not permitted in March 2013, but ads continued to be produced. The lawsuit filed in federal court sought more than $75,000 in damages. Sheindlin said in her statement that any money she wins through the lawsuit will go toward college scholarships through the Her Honor Mentoring program. Sheindlin further stated, "Mr. Haymond is a lawyer and should know better. The unauthorized use of my name is outrageous and requires legal action."[89][90][91] Haymond later filed a countersuit for punitive damages and attorney's fees, alleging defamation of him and his firm by Sheindlin.[92] Haymond insisted that local affiliates asked him to appear in Judge Judy promos to promote Sheindlin for which he obliged.[93][94] On August 8, 2014, it was reported that the case between Sheindlin and Haymond settled out of court in a resolution that favored Sheindlin. Haymond will be donating money to Sheindlin's charity, Her Honor Mentoring.[95]

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Rob Lowe Shares Stories From Montecito Mudslide: ‘The Sadness, I Can’t Get Beyond It’ Rob Lowe is doing his part to help the devastation in Montecito, California. The 53-year-old actor appeared on Thursday’s The Ellen DeGeneres Show where he talked to his neighbor, DeGeneres, about the destruction in their California town. “It’s been a really difficult week. The sadness, I can’t get beyond it,” Lowe admitted. “I think people who live there, we kind of are holding onto each other,” DeGeneres, who has also spoken to neighbor Oprah Winfrey about the disaster on the show, said. There are 20 dead and three still missing in Montecito with 179 homes destroyed and more than 200 homes damaged. Lowe explained that his son, Matthew, stayed behind the night of the mudslide as they were only under voluntary evacuation. “I had a meeting out of town. At 4 o’clock in the morning, I got a FaceTime from Matthew panicking… fires everywhere because gas lines were rupturing. It was like Armageddon,” Lowe said. The actor believes that the reason the community suffered so many fatalities was due to confusion. “People who saw the fires, they woke up, went out to see what was going on and then were washed away. It was truly a perfect storm of bad events,” he explained. DeGeneres noted that she’s been told they have a mandatory evacuation in the area for possibly as long as March as they try to clean up the destruction. They also gave viewers two ways to donate to help with the cleanup – RedCrossMontecito.com and DeGeneres’ Montecito Disaster Relief GoFundMe page. Lowe has been actively involved with the community cleanup, inviting local firefighters to his house for dinner and posing with a group of rescue dogs. For more on the devastation in Montecito, watch Oprah’s footage below. RELATED CONTENT: Rob Lowe Slams Bella Thorne's Tweet About Santa Barbara Traffic Following Fatal Mudslides Ellen DeGeneres FaceTimes With Oprah Winfrey About Montecito Mudslides, Fights Back Tears Oprah Winfrey Shares Video of How California Mudslides Affected Her Home

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Police respond to Aaron Carter's home after suicide threat Aaron Carter has had some troubling times recently and unfortunately, he seems to not be coping. E! News is reporting that an anonymous call about a suicide threat involving Carter came into St. Petersburg, Fla. police department last night. E! News obtained police documents that state that police responded to the home at 10:01 p.m., however, they did not make contact with Carter. The documents also stated that the caller claims that Carter told a friend he was going to kill himself. When police arrived at Carter's house there was no answer at the door and they did not see anyone. This all comes after earlier concerns in the week for the welfare of Aaron. On Tuesday he was involved in a car incident, in which he broke his nose and totaled his car. Then on Wednesday, Carter was visited by the police three times at his home following an anonymous call that said Carter had recently tried to buy a gun and had also made threats of harm against others, including his family. We just really hope that Aaron gets the help he needs! WHERE TO GET HELP: If you are worried about your or someone else's mental health, the best place to get help is your GP or local mental health provider. However, if you or someone else is in danger or endangering others, call police immediately on 111. OR IF YOU NEED TO TALK TO SOMEONE ELSE: LIFELINE: 0800 543 354 (available 24/7) SUICIDE CRISIS HELPLINE: 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7) YOUTHLINE: 0800 376 633 NEED TO TALK? Free call or text 1737 (available 24/7) KIDSLINE: 0800 543 754 (available 24/7) WHATSUP: 0800 942 8787 (1pm to 11pm) DEPRESSION HELPLINE: 0800 111 757 (available 24/7) SAMARITANS: 0800 726 666

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Wendy Williams fainted on live TV, and it was terrifying Wendy Williams’s talk show took a terrifying turn on Tuesday morning when the host fainted on live TV. Williams, dressed in an elaborate Statue of Liberty costume, started introducing the show’s annual Halloween costume contest toward the end of the hour. “We do it every year, it’s always a lot of fun — let’s get started,” she said. Then you can see what happens next: Wendy Williams passed out during a live broadcast of her show after getting overheated in her costume #WendyWilliams pic.twitter.com/wPKU2Gwmsv — 24/7 Pop Culture (@247PopCulture) October 31, 2017 The clip flew around Twitter as startled viewers tried to figure out what happened. After the sudden commercial break, Williams was back and alert, and still in her costume. “That was not a stunt,” she told her audience. “I was overheated in my costume, I did pass out. But you know what? I’m a champ, and I’m back.” The crowd cheered loudly. Williams proceeded to introduce the contest’s winners, Lily and Pablo, who were dressed as daytime TV sets — and everything proceeded as normal, except for one joke about the incident as the episode wrapped up: “Is that the end of the show? Was I passed out that long?” After the show aired, William’s spokesman, Ronn Torossian, released a statement: “Ms. Williams fainted on-air this morning. She is dehydrated and is on her way home for a good day and nite of sleep. She has been examined by medical professionals and is well. She is ok and will continue as shows as planned. She will address this on-air tomorrow. She has never missed a day of work and is looking forward on November 13th to her 1500th show.” Wendy Williams came back after commercial break. Said she overheated in her costume. pic.twitter.com/jccZaQ9oK2 — Baby Bye (@1BabyBye) October 31, 2017 Read more: Late-night TV hosts have a field day with Manafort’s indictment and Trump’s reaction David Letterman was the king of late-night TV. He doesn’t miss it for a second. The 10 late-night moments that defined the summer of 2017

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Netflix's New Releases Coming in August 2018 In August, Netflix will add a fresh batch of movies and television shows, including multiple comedy series and three new original documentaries. Original series coming to the streaming service include the dark high school comedy Insatiable and Disenchantment, a new animated series from The Simpsons creator Matt Groening. In terms of Netflix films arriving next month, Kristen Bell and Kelsey Grammer play father and daughter in Like Father, out Aug. 3, and Lily James stars as a journalist in the World War II-set The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, coming Aug. 10. The Jason Bateman drama series Ozark will also return with its sophomore season Aug. 31. Additionally, the latest season of TV shows from other networks — like NBC's Great News and The Good Place, and Freeform's Young and Hungry — will start streaming on Netflix for those who need to catch up. On the film side, the streamer is adding titles like Batman Begins, Clerks, Million Dollar Baby, No Reservations, Steel Magnolias, The Aviator, The Informant, Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, Princess Diaries 2 and No Country for Old Men. Missed this month? See Netflix's July new releases here. Read on for the complete list of August movie and TV show additions.

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Robert Pattinson Misses FKA Twigs After Seeing Her New Apple Commercial: He Still Loves Her Robert Pattinson is NOT over his ex-fiancee FKA Twigs, and we’ve got EXCLUSIVE details on why he still thinks about her. Ladies, it’s time to take notes! The best way to get back at an ex-boyfriend is to look amazing. FKA Twigs, 30, latest Apple commercial (promoting the HomePod) has her ex-lover Robert Pattison, 31, reminiscing about the good old days. “He loves her very much still and seeing this commercial reminds him of how amazing she is. He sees her talent, he sees her smile, and watching it makes him happy since it such a time warp for him. It takes him back to when they were in a better place. It shows the best of everything about her. Now, will that lead him back to her? Never say never,” a source close to the Twilight star tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY. So sweet, right? For those of you who haven’t seen the commercial, Robert isn’t exaggerating. FKA looks absolutely stunning in the ad directed by Spike Jones. In the four-minute clip, the gorgeous singer shows off her enticing dance moves to the tune of “Till It’s Over” by Anderson .Paak. The HomePod transforms her room into a dance floor, and we can’t get enough. No wonder Robert is so smitten. FKA’s commercial also marks her return to the spotlight. Since their breakup in 2017, FKA has kept a pretty low profile, and hasn’t put out any music. So, this is definitely the Friday pick-me-up we didn’t know we needed. Plus, just like Robert, we can’t help but take a trip down memory lane. Robert and FKA were together for a little two years before deciding to call it quits. We certainly thought they were in it for the long hall as they had plans to get married. Unfortunately, their busy schedules caused them to breakup. Interestingly, right after their split, a source told The Sun, “with so much history between them, though, there are strong feelings there.” And, it’s clear those strong feelings are still alive today. Don’t be surprised if they reunite in the near future! We’d be here for it.

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RHOBH’s Erika Girardi Admits She Left A Lot Of Personal Details Out Of Her Book, Plus She Talks Real Housewives Sex Lives! Erika Girardi revealed tons of details about her childhood and her journey from Atlanta to Los Angeles in her new book, The Pretty Mess, but she didn’t reveal everything. During an interview with OUT magazine, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star explained that while she included many happy moments in her book, she didn’t want to get too deep into the hardships and her personal issues. “I left all the massive hard things out as I believe one should,” she admitted. According to Erika, 46, she believes everyone should keep certain things to themselves and said she didn’t want to allow her dark moments to bring down the vibe of her publication. “I don’t think anybody should know anyone’s whole, complete story because its no one’s but your own, whether you’re famous or not, some things are just [for] you,” she said. “The book is playful and meant to be fun and meant to make you smile.” In other Erika Girardi news, the reality star and pop star, who is also known as Erika Jayne, recently appeared on E!’s The Daily Pop where she opened up about the sex lives of her co-stars. “They don’t [talk about sex],” she told host Justin Sylvester. “I don’t know why because it’s not that big of a deal. Everybody’s doing it, all the time. I mean, we all got here. It’s funny how conservative [the other ladies appear] when you know they ain’t. Come on, now!” Although her co-stars may act prudish on the show, Erika suspects Lisa Vanderpump is actually a “closet freak.” “When I see Lisa’s constant sexual innuendos and jabs, I’m like, what’s really going on?” she joked. Earlier this year, Lisa spoke to Stassi Schroeder about her bedroom antics and seemingly confirmed Erika’s suspicions. “There’s nothing I haven’t tried,” Lisa told Stassi on Straight Up With Stassi. “Ken’s a very sexy man. Ken knows what he’s doing. Ken’s got it going on and he’s a very virile man. Very. Like a little too much!” Photo Credit: Instagram TELL US – THOUGHT ON ERIKA’S COMMENTS? DID YOU READ HER BOOK?

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Chris Pratt Is Our Generation Award Recipient 02:53 Red Carpet The Cast of 'IT' On The Red Carpet The cast of 'IT' talks with MTV News on film nominations, how big the film has turned out to be, and more!

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Girl Fight! Nasim Tells Megan She’s Full of S–t and Accuses Her of Cheating on Kyle on The Arrangement on The Arrangement Girl Fight! Nasim Tells Megan She’s Full of S–t and Accuses Her of Cheating on Kyle on The Arrangement on The Arrangement What better way to change your narrative than to create a new one? Kyle West ( Josh Henderson ) and Megan Morrison ( Christine Evangelista ) meet up with Xavier Hughes ( Ruffin Prentiss ) and his girlfriend, Nasim, in this clip from this week’s The Arrangement to do some damage control on the cheating rumors pla…. Read Full Article

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Law and Order: SVU’s Mariska Hargitay Pens Touching Tribute to Her Show Crew Law and Order: SVU’s Mariska Hargitay Pens Touching Tribute to Her Show Crew Law & Order: SVU’s Mariska Hargitay is paying tribute to her crew. The star and executive producer of NBC’s long-running police drama took to Instagram to mark the end of season 18… http://ift.tt/2rl7UKq

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Nina Dobrev hangs with ex Ian Somerhalder and wife Nikki Reed Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window) Nina Dobrev is making it clear that there’s no bad blood between her and ex-boyfriend Ian Somerhalder. “Can’t believe how time flies,” she captioned a photo with Somerhalder and his wife Nikki Reed on Tuesday, “Farewell dinner with team Somereed! So good catching up with these goofballs. All ❤” Dobrev, 28, and Somerhalder, 38, met on the set of TV’s “Vampire Diaries” in 2009 and dated for over three years, calling it quits in 2013. When Dobrev decided to leave the show in 2015, rumors spread that she was leaving because of her ex and his whirlwind romance with the “Twilight” actress. Reed also addressed the chatter on Tuesday. “For the last few years we thought addressing any baseless rumors with silence was the best way,” Reed wrote on Instagram, “So here’s to putting an end to all those fake stories of on set jealousy, betrayal, made-up-friendships lost & women hating women. Because at the end of the day, that’s what this is about: teaching girls that you have to hate other girls only breeds a generation of women who believe you have to hate other women. And that’s what these magazines, websites and blogs don’t understand. That is the harmful unintended consequence of their bulls–t stories and we have a moral responsibility to fix that. Let’s turn this page together, as we all walk into the next chapter peacefully.” Somerhalder and Reed began dating in 2014 and were engaged after just six months. The couple wed in April 2015. “They look happy and I am happy and so I don’t see why there should be a problem with that,” Dobrev said at the time, “The drama is in the media, it’s not with us.” Dobrev was back on set in Georgia to film the “Vampire Diaries” series finale. “This is my true final goodbye, as today I shot my last scene of the ‘Vampire Diaries’ forever,” she wrote on Instagram on Monday, “Coming back for the series finale has been a whirlwind of emotion, nostalgia, love, tears of joy and bittersweet endings. It feels like the beautiful closure we all needed, myself included, and I couldn’t have been happier to come home to be with my ‘TVD’ set family and friends.”

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Miranda Kerr Debuts Baby Bump at InStyle's Golden Globes After Party 2018! Miranda Kerr is putting her growing baby bump on full display! The 34-year-old model hit the red carpet at the InStyle & Warner Bros. Party held following the 2018 Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday evening (January 7) in Beverly Hills, Calif. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Miranda Kerr Miranda cradled her baby bump while wearing a black and gray leopard-print gown for the event. Miranda and husband Evan Spiegel announced back in November that they were expecting their first child together. FYI: Miranda is wearing a Balmain dress, Niwaka jewelry, and Giuseppe Zanotti while carrying a Jimmy Choo.

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