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Celebrity Gossip: Kristen Bell, Alec Baldwin, Ben Affleck + More!

KRISTEN BELL'S KIDS KNOW 'DADDY IS AN ADDICT': No topic is off-limits for Kristen Bell's children. The Frozen star shares her eight and 9-year-old daughters with Armchair Expert host Dax Shepherd and recently told Real Simple that "hates the word ‘taboo.'" She explained, "I know it's shocking, but I talk to my kids about drugs, and the fact that their daddy is an addict and he's in recovery, and we talk about sex."

ALEC BALDWIN FACING ANOHER 'RUST' LAWSUIT: Alec Baldwin is facing another lawsuit related to the Rust shooting of Halyna Hutchins. Deadline reports attorney Gloria Allred has filed a negligence and battery civil action on behalf of Hutchins' Ukranian-based parents and sister. Allred announced Thursday (February 9th), "We have filed a lawsuit today in Los Angeles Superior Court against Alec Baldwin, Rust producers, armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, first assistant director David Halls, and other defendants who may have been responsible for the death of Halyna Hutchins."

IDRIS ELBA FINDS LABELING HIMSELF TOO RESTRICTIVE: Idris Elba has stopped referring to himself as a Black actor because he felt the label was too restrictive. He told Esquire UK, "As humans, we are obsessed with race. And that obsession can really hinder people's aspirations, hinder people's growth. Racism should be a topic for discussion, sure. Racism is very real. But from my perspective, it's only as powerful as you allow it to be. I stopped describing myself as a Black actor when I realized it put me in a box. We've got to grow. We've got to. Our skin is no more than that: it's just skin. Rant over."

J.LO POKES FUN AT GRUMPY BEN: Jennifer Lopez poked fun at her husband's miserable Grammy appearance on social media Thursday (February 9th). The Marry Me actress shared the newly released trailer for Ben Affleck's film Air, and added the words, "MY HUSBAND'S HAPPY FACE,' at the start of the clip.

Industry News: Jon Hamm, John Candy, Drag Race + More!

JOHN SLATTERY TO DIRECT JON HAMM AND TINA FEY IN TRUE CRIME THRILLER: Deadline reports Mad Men alum John Slattery will direct his former co-star, Jon Hamm, in Maggie Moore(s). The film reunites Hamm and his 30 Rock girlfriend Tina Fey for a true crime thriller about a small-town police chief investigating the murder of two murdered women with the same name.

EMMY AWARDS SET A DATE: The 75th annual edition of the TV awards ceremony is set for Monday, Sept. 18th on Fox. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Monday night airdate is unusual as the awards show is normally broadcast on a Sunday unless it is airing on NBC. The Peacock network normally offers a Monday night alternative because of their previous Sunday Night Football commitments.

JOHN CANDY DOCUMENTARY IS IN THE WORKS: Colin Hanks and Ryan Reynolds are working on a John Candy documentary for Amazon Prime Video. Variety reports that Hanks has been quietly directing the film, which is produced by Reynolds via his Maximum Effort production company. The documentary is being made with the full support of Candy's widow, Rose, and their two children, Jen and Chris. Hanks will utilize never-before-seen home videos, archives and interviews with the family to explore the man behind the movie star.

'DRAG RACE' TO RESUME 90-MINUTE EPISODES: RuPaul's Drag Race is returning to 90-minute episodes next month. MTV shortened the episode length to 60 minutes after the season 15 premiere. However, the show announced on it's Instagram page that it will return to its original runtime on Marcy 10th.

Melanie Lynskey Claps Back At Criticism Of Her Body

Melanie Lynskey clapped back and Adrianne Curry's criticism of her body on Twitter Wednesday (February 8th).

The America's Next Top Model contestant criticized Lynskey's role on The Last Of Us.

She tweeted, "Her body says life of luxury…not post apocalyptic warlord. Where is linda hamilton when you need her," beneath a photo of the Yellow Jackets star.

Lyneskey wrote back, "Firstly- this is a photo from my cover shoot for InStyle magazine, not a still from HBO's The Last Of Us. And I'm playing a person who meticulously planned & executed an overthrow of FEDRA. I am supposed to be SMART, ma'am. I don't need to be muscly. That's what henchmen are for."

Messages Suggest Armie Hammer Recycled His Suicide Story

Messages obtained by Page Six show that Armie Hammer recycled the story of his alleged 2021 suicide attempt.

The Call Me By Your Name star told Air Mail that in February 2021, after he was accused of raping a woman named Effie and abusing others, he "just walked out into the ocean and swam out as far as I could and hoped that either I drowned, or was hit by a boat, or eaten by a shark."

However, Instagram DMs exchanged between Hammer and his ex, Courtney Vucekovich, in June 2020 tell nearly the exact same story.

He said that things became stressful during the Covid lockdown and, "Long story short….I swam out really far in the ocean. Too far. And immediately realized how bad things had gotten, got a therapist…got a plan to get out, but my plan was asinine."

Alec Baldwin Charged Under New Law In 'Rust' Shooting

Prosecutors in New Mexico have charged Alec Baldwin under a gun law that did not exist at the time of the fatal Rust shooting in October 2021.

Variety reports that in addition to a charge of involuntary manslaughter, the actor is facing one count of "firearm enhancement."

The enhancement carries an additional five-year penalty for discharge of a firearm in the course of a felony. However, it did not become a law until May 2022, seven months after cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed.

First Judicial District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies and her appointed special prosecutor, Andrea Reeb, are reviewing the issue, said a spokeswoman for the office.

Celebrity Gossip: Lea Michele, Harrison Ford, Lily Collins + More!

BARBARA STREISAND INSPIRES LEA MICHELE TO LEARN TO READ: Lea Michele has less than a year to learn to read. The Glee alum poked fun at the internet rumors that she's illiterate following the announcement that Barbara Streisand will release her memoir this fall. The actress posted a TikTok Wednesday (February 8th) which showed her excitedly covering her mouth in front of a photo of the Yentl star along with the caption, "265 days to learn to read." My Name Is Barbara will be published in November.

CALISTA FLOCKHARD WON'T FLY IN 'VINTAGE' PLANES WITH HARRISON FORD: Calista Flockhart won't fly in "vintage" planes with Harrison Ford anymore. The 80-year-old Indiana Jones star told The Hollywood Reporter Wednesday (February 8th) that his wife has become more cautious since his near-fatal accident in 2015. Ford said, "My wife does not fly with me in vintage airplanes anymore — she will in others." He added that the crash "was really hard on my family and it was hard on me." Ford has five children ranging from age 21 to 56.

ADAM DEVINE DISCUSSES ADAM LEVINE CHEATING RUMORS: Adam Devine recently told the Call Her Daddy podcast that he had to speak out about Adam Levine's cheating scandal because of a case of mistaken identity. The Pitch Perfect star said Wednesday (February 8th), "I was getting so many people that were just DM'ing me being like, 'How f--king dare you? 'And then then you look at their page and I'm like, 'This person does not follow me. They have no idea. They are not Workaholics fans. They have not seen my movies, they truly were a Maroon 5 fan and now hate me on accident...' I was getting legitimately hundreds of DMs."

LILY COLLINS DISCUSSES TOXIC EX: Lily Collins told the We Can Do Hard Things podcast all about her toxic ex on Wednesday (February 8th). The Emily In Paris star said, "He would call me ‘Little Lily'…and he'd use awful words about me in terms of what I was wearing and would call me a whore and all these things." Although she says she's currently in a "healthy relationship" with her husband Charlie McDowell, Collins explained certain things can still trigger panic, "It's like a millisecond, or shorter than a millisecond, and your gut reacts, your heart starts beating, and all of a sudden you're taken back to that moment where they said that thing to you 10 years ago, but you're not in that situation now and that's the trigger and it's f–king hard. It's awful."

Industry News: 'The Daily Show,' Disney, Damon Wayans Jr. + More!

'THE DAILY SHOW' ANNOUNCES NEW GUEST HOSTS: The Daily Show has announced the next round of guest hosts. Hasan Minhaj, who previously served as a correspondent on the show, will host during the week of February 27th. He will be followed by Marlon Wayons (Week of March 6th), Kal Penn (Week of March 13th), Al Franken (Week of March 20th) and John Leguizamo (week of March 27th).

DISNEY ANNOUNCES 'TOY STORY,' 'FROZEN,' AND 'ZOOTOPIA': SEQUELS: Disney CEO Bob Iger announced during a Q1 earnings call Wednesday (Feb. 8th) that sequels to Toy Story, Frozen and Zootopia are all in the works. According to Deadline he said, "We'll have more to share about these productions soon, but this is a great example of how we're leaning into our unrivaled brands and franchises."

CBS ORDERS PILOT FROM DAMON WAYANS AND SON: CBS has ordered a pilot for an unnamed family comedy starring Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr. TVLine reports that the multicamera comedy was put into development in October. The official logline says the potential series is about a "We'll have more to share about these productions soon, but this is a great example of how we're leaning into our unrivaled brands and franchises."

JULIA LOUIS-DREYFUS TO LAUNCH PODCAST: Julia Louis-Dreyfus is dropping her first podcast this spring. Variety reports that the 10-episode series, Wiser Than Me, will feature "candid, witty conversations" with women over the age of 70 such as guests Jane Fonda, Isabel AllendeRuth Reichl, and Fran Lebowitz.

Leonardo DiCaprio Is Criticized For Allegedly Dating A 19-Year-Old Model

Leonardo DiCaprio has been the butt of many jokes when it comes to his dating life—since the Don't Look Up actor seems to only date women under the age of 25. But his latest alleged romance has some calling him a "sexual predator."

DiCaprio was spotted with 19-year-old model Eden Polani at an EP launch party for singer Ebony Riley recently, and people took to Twitter in droves to comment on the situation. "Leonardo DiCaprio's girlfriend is so young her high school experience was interrupted by COVID 19," one person wrote.

Another compared Polani's age to Kate Winslet's in the 1997 movie Titanic: "Kate Winslet was 22 when she was nominated for an Oscar for Titanic. Which is 3 years older than Leonardo DiCaprio's current girlfriend."

Others aren't finding his dating patterns funny at all. "at this point I can't even join in on the jokes anymore, if leonardo dicaprio is approaching 50 and dating a teenager, then he is an actual sexual predator let's be clear," one person tweeted.

A source close to the pair told The New York Post Tuesday (February 7th) that there was "absolutely no truth" to the romance rumors.

Pamela Anderson Says Tim Allen 'Has To Deny' Flashing Allegations Because Of 'The Times We're In'

Pamela Anderson spoke with ET Canada about Tim Allen denying that he flashed his penis at her on the set of Home Improvement in 1991. Recounting her story once again, she asked, "How could you make that up?"

The Baywatch actress said Allen "ran back into his room" after flashing her and that he was "embarrassed all day and acting like a little giddy schoolboy." Allen has repeatedly denied the accusations, even telling The Daily Mail recently, "Everybody at ABC is a little disappointed in her memory."

Anderson told the outlet, "A lot of women are still afraid to come forward to tell their stories" because "they feel that they won't be believed." She added, "He has to deny it because look at the times we're in. If he said, ‘Oh yeah, I did that…' he'd be — a lot of these stories are just the tip of the iceberg."

Ashton Kutcher Explains Why He And Reese Witherspoon Looked So Awkward Together In Red-Carpet Photos

On Monday's (February 6th) episode of the Chicks in the Office podcast, Ashton Kutcher commented on his red-carpet photos with Reese Witherspoon, while the pair were promoting their new movie Your Place Or Mine. Fans had a good laugh at how awkward they looked together.

"Here's the thing: If I put my arm around her and was, like, all friendly with her, I'd be having an affair with her," Kutcher said. "If I stand next to her and I put my hands in my pockets, so there's no chance that, like, that could be the rumor, the rumor is we don't like each other."

Kutcher added, "Reese and I are really good friends. We're really close. I don't have to defend that."

Apparently, Kutcher's wife Mila Kunis even started a group chat to try to help them with their promotion skills. "My wife called me, she texted Reese and I together, and she's like, ‘Guys, you gotta act like you like each other,'" he said.

Michelle Yeoh Was Told She 'Should Retire' Before Starring In 'Everything Everywhere All At Once'

Michelle Yeoh is getting real about aging as an actress in Hollywood.

"You know, as you get older, the roles get smaller," she said on The Los Angeles Times' The Envelope podcast recently. "It seems like the numbers go up and these things go narrow and then you start getting relegated to the side more and more."

She added, "You know, as you get older, people start saying, 'Oh yeah, you should retire. You should do this. You should –' No, guys. Do not tell me what to do. I should be in control of what I am capable of, right?"

The Everything Everywhere All at Once star also commented on Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman starting their own production companies. "Because they are not going to wait at the sidelines. Because they saw that coming as well," she said. "You have to be smart about it. And if you don't make it happen and you wait, then you could be waiting for a very long time."

Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd, Chris Evans + More!

SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS WILL PROBABLY BE CHRISTINA APPLEGATE'S ‘LAST AWARDS SHOW AS AN ACTOR:' Christina Applegate is looking forward to the Screen Actors Guild Awards later this month, but she told the Los Angeles Times in an interview published Tuesday (February 7th), "It's my last awards show as an actor probably, so it's kind of a big deal." The Dead to Me actress revealed that she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2021, and she spoke with the outlet about how that's affected her acting career. "Right now, I couldn't imagine getting up at 5 a.m. and spending 12 to 14 hours on a set; I don't have that in me at this moment," she said. Applegate is nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series for her role in Dead To Me. While working on the third and final season of the show, she said, "I was a wreck every day, but most of that wreck would take place in my trailer by myself. But there were times I'd break down on set and be like, 'I can't, we have to take a break, I need a half-hour,' and everyone was so loving that it was OK."

PAUL RUDD GAVE CHRIS EVANS ADVICE ON BEING ‘SEXIEST MAN ALIVE:' Paul Rudd told People recently that he filled Chris Evans in on what to expect after he was named the magazine's Sexiest Man Alive in 2022. Rudd was People's Sexiest Man Alive in 2021. "Oh, yeah. I absolutely said, 'Look, here's the deal, Chris. This comes with a lot of responsibility," Rudd joked. "If you want to sit down and maybe have like, we'll probably need to spend the day, it's going to take hours, because there's a lot you have to live up to and there's a lot expected of you. And if you want to have like a real strategy session or what it's been like and what's required, I'm available. And I gave him a series of days." The Ant-Man actor added, "Yeah, he's never returned one text. But he's absolutely busy. He's the Sexiest Man Alive. There are no days off for that."

JONATHAN MAJORS SAYS HE AND MICHAEL B. JORDAN TALK ‘GIRL TROUBLES:' Jonathan Majors opened up about his friendship with his Creed III costar, Michael B. Jordan, while speaking with Entertainment Tonight at the Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania premiere Monday (February 6th). "We have a very amicable relationship that's my best buddy," Majors said. "We support each other on a day to day, so, if it's Marvel it's Marvel that day, if it's girl troubles, it's girl troubles that day -- whatever, whatever. He's my brother."

BRANDI GLANVILLE SEEMINGLY DENIES TOUCHING CAROLINE MANZO'S ‘VAGINAL AREA:' On Monday (February 6th), Page Six reported that Brandi Glanville did more than give Caroline Manzo "unwanted kisses" while filming the Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip. Sources told the outlet that Glanville "pinned Caroline against the wall" and "touched Manzo's breast area and vaginal area" over her clothes. Later, Glanville seemed to deny this in a tweet. "Check your sources people!!!!" she wrote, along with a poop emoji on Monday (February 6th). Glanville and Manzos have both exited the show since the alleged incident took place. Peacock released a statement earlier in the week that reads, "The safety and security of cast and crew while shooting is extremely important and we take all reports seriously. In this situation, production immediately launched a comprehensive review and is taking appropriate action."

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BBC NEWS ISSUES APOLOGY FOR MIXING UP VIOLA DAVIS AND BEYONCE: On Sunday (February 5th), BBC News shared a photo of Viola Davis at this year's Golden Globes during a story about Beyonce at this year's GRAMMYs. The network shared an apology on Twitter Monday (February 6th). "We apologize for the mistake last night when our news channels briefly showed a photograph of Viola Davis from January's Golden Globes alongside a headline about Beyoncé at yesterday's Grammys," the tweet states. "This fell below the BBC's usual standards."

AUDRA MCDONALD AND MYLES FROST JOIN THE CAST OF AVA DUVERNAY'S ‘CASTE:' According to The Hollywood Reporter, Tony-award winners Audra McDonald and Myles Frost are the latest actors to join Ava DuVernay's film adaptation of Caste, based on the book by Isabel Wilkerson. They join King Richard actress Aunjanue Ellis, who is set to play the lead, as well as Niecy Nash, Nick Offerman, Jasmine Cephas Jones, and Jon Bernthal.

ANTHONY HOPKINS AND GLEN POWELL TO STAR IN ‘LOCKED:' Deadline reports that Anthony Hopkins and Top Gun: Maverick star Glen Powell are both set to star in a remake of the Argentinian action thriller 4X4, titled Locked. David Yarovesky will be directing the film, which the outlet writes is "an intense, character-driven thriller about a thief who breaks into a luxury SUV, only to realize that he's stumbled into a complex and deadly trap."

CHECK OUT THE TRAILER FOR ‘THE RISE OF THE PINK LADIES:' Entertainment Tonight reports that Paramount+ dropped the official trailer for the Grease spinoff series The Rise of the Pink Ladies on Tuesday (February 7th). The show is set four years before Grease and focuses on how the Pink Ladies group came to be. Grease: The Rise of the Pink Ladies premieres on Paramount+ on April 6th.

Ben Affleck Goes Viral For Looking Unhappy At The GRAMMYs

People can't get enough of Ben Affleck's facial expressions at the GRAMMYs on Sunday night (February 5th). The Good Will Hunting actor did not look happy in the slightest, and fans took notice.

"Ben Affleck, blink if you're okay #Grammys," one Twitter user wrote. Another joked that he looked like "every man dragged to a couples baby shower."

Some even speculated that he and Jennifer Lopez were fighting. "The way Jlo and Ben didn't know they were being filmed," one person commented, sharing a clip that shows JLo reacting to something Affleck said.

Others joked that the Gone Girl actor needed some Dunkin' Donuts as a pick-me-up, referencing his love for the company. "Can we get Ben some Dunkin'," one person tweeted.

On Monday (February 6th), JLo shared a reel to Instagram featuring photos and video from the event. "Always the best time with my love, my husband," she captioned the post, seeming to address the memes.

Tristan Thompson Apologizes To His Late Mother For Making 'The Wrong Decisions'

Tristan Thompson paid tribute to his late mother, Andrea Thompson, on Instagram Sunday (February 5th), a month after she passed away. The basketball player shared family photos with his mother, his brothers, Khloe Kardashian, and True, the four-year-old he shares with Kardashian.

"Dearest mommy in heaven, It has been one month since you've been gone," Thompson wrote. "I'm in disbelief. Im in the deepest part of sorrow & grief … My soul is empty as I come to terms that my biggest supporter/superhero is gone."

He also apologized to his mother for the mistakes he's made, and some believe this includes cheating on Kardashian. "All I can say is, Im sorry mommy for the wrong decisions Ive made in my life," he wrote. "Im sorry for the embarrassment &pain. You raised me better than what I was able to show you. But I have also learned sorry is not enough. Actions speak louder than words. So I wont just say sorry. Stay tuned to the ways I will show the world what an amazing son you raised."

KHLOE KARDASHIAN TELLS FANS SHE'S STILL SINGLE

Rumors have been circulating about Kardashian and Thompson getting back together, since the Kardashians star has been supporting him following the death of his mother last month. However, Kardashian denied these rumors on Twitter Monday (February 6th).

"Who has time for a man lol I have a 6 month old baby and True and I are sickly codependent on one another," she wrote. "Ha! I secretly love it. No but for real…. No man right now…. He's in my prayers too ha!"

Maria Shriver Visited A Convent After Filing For Divorce From Arnold Schwarzenegger

Maria Shriver was searching for advice following her divorce from Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2021. On Monday's (February 6th) episode of the Making Space with Hoda Kotb podcast, she shared that she ended up "sobbing" while visiting a convent.

After filing for divorce from the Terminator actor, Shriver said, "I went to a convent, a cloistered convent, and to be in silence and look for advice."

While there, she said the Reverend Mother gave her "permission" to be herself. "She says, 'You can't come live here, but you do have permission to go out and become Maria.' I was like, sobbing. I was like, 'Who is that?'" Shriver recalled.

"I think the word permission … I had never given myself permission to feel, to be vulnerable, to be weak, to be brought to my knees, and the world did it to me," she added. "And then I was like, 'Okay, God, let's go. I'm gonna take this and learn everything I can about my role and what I need to learn.'"

Tom Brady, Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, Mila Kunis + More!

TOM BRADY POSTS UNDERWEAR SELFIE FOLLOWING DIVORCE FROM GISELE BUNDCHEN: Tom Brady shared a thirst trap to his social media pages on Monday (February 6th), showing himself sitting on the side of a bed in nothing but his underwear. The former NFL quarterback told fans back in June that he would recreate some of the models' underwear photos from his Brady Brand clothing line if a post got 40,000 likes. "Did I do it right?" he captioned the post. This comes just days after he announced he was retiring from football "for good," and after he divorced Gisele Bundchen in October of 2022.

STEPHEN ‘TWITCH' BOSS' MOTHER REACTS TO GRAMMYS IN MEMORIAM SEGMENT: People reports that Connie Boss Alexander, the mother of the late Stephen "tWitch" Boss, took to her Instagram stories on Sunday (February 5th) to react to seeing her son featured in the In Memoriam segment of the 2023 GRAMMYs. "It will never seem real," she wrote. "I miss you! I love you to infinity and beyond. Keep shining bright for us!"

MILA KUNIS ALSO THINKS ASHTON KUTCHER AND REESE WITHERSPOON LOOKED AWKWARD TOGETHER ON THE RED CARPET: While promoting their new movie Your Place or Mine, Ashton Kutcher and Reese Witherspoon did not bring the heat. Many Twitter users made fun of their lackluster red-carpet photos. One person joked, "get a room omg!!!" Another wrote, "actors playing romantic leads always need to go to the oscar isaac and jessica chastain's school of promotion cause…what is this." Witherspoon told Today that Kutcher's wife Mila Kunis also thought they looked "awkward" together. "She even emailed us last night," Witherspoon said. "She goes, ‘You guys look so awkward on the red carpet together.' ... It's just fun ‘cause when you know a girlfriend so much, it was just fun to get to know her significant other ‘cause I've loved her for so long."

T.J. HOLMES IS SPOTTED JEWELRY SHOPPING AHEAD OF AMY ROBACH'S BIRTHDAY: According to Entertainment Tonight, former GMA3 host T.J. Holmes was spotted shopping for jewelry at David Yurman and Tiffany & Co. over the weekend, just ahead of Amy Robach's 50th birthday Monday (February 6th). He was reportedly looking at gold rings and necklaces and left Tiffany & Co. with a blue shopping bag.

AMC Theatres, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Freddie Prinze Jr. + More!

AMC TO BEGIN CHARGING MORE FOR BETTER SEATS: According to Variety, AMC Theatres will begin basing their ticket prices on seat location starting Friday (February 10th), with seats in the middle of the auditorium costing the most. This new Sightline initiative is set to launch at select theaters in New York, Chicago, and Kansas City. It is expected to reach the rest of their domestic theaters by the end of the year.

‘I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER' SEQUEL IS IN THE WORKS: Deadline reports that Sony Pictures is planning to revive another ‘90s film franchise: I Know What You Did Last Summer. Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. are reportedly in talks to reprise their roles.

MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY IS IN TALKS ABOUT ‘YELLOWSTONE' SPINOFF: According to The Hollywood Reporter, Matthew McConaughey is in talks with Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan about a possible spinoff series. This comes after it was reported that Paramount may be ending Yellowstone early due to scheduling conflicts with Kevin Costner. Paramount said in a statement, "We have no news to report. Kevin Costner is a big part of Yellowstone and we hope that's the case for a long time to come. Thanks to the brilliant mind of Taylor Sheridan, we are always working on franchise expansions of this incredible world he has built. Matthew McConaughey is a phenomenal talent with whom we'd love to partner."

‘HOGWARTS LEGACY' GAME TO FEATURE ‘HARRY POTTER' FRANCHISE'S FIRST TRANSGENDER CHARACTER: Variety reports that the forthcoming Hogwarts Legacy game, set in the 1800s Wizarding World, will introduce the Harry Potter franchise's first transgender character. Sirona Ryan, owner of the Three Broomsticks pub, informs players that her classmates took "a second to realize" that she "was actually a witch, not a wizard." This comes after Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling faced significant backlash for posting multiple transphobic tweets. "J.K. Rowling is not involved in the creation of the game," a statement on the game's official website reads. "While remaining true to J.K. Rowling's original vision, Portkey game developers chart new territory by creating fresh ways for fans to immerse themselves in the Wizarding World."

Armie Hammer Addresses Rape Allegations For The First Time

Armie Hammer is addressing the sexual abuse allegations made against him for the first time since they arose in February 2021. In an interview with Air Mail published on Friday (February 3rd), the Call Me By Your Name actor denied raping a woman named Effie, who said he "mentally, emotionally and sexually" abused her during their four-year-long relationship.

Instead, Hammer claims that the pair engaged in a consensual rape "scene." He told the outlet, "She planned all of the details out, all the way down to what Starbucks I would see her at, how I would follow her home, how her front door would be open and unlocked and I would come in, and we would engage in what is called a 'consensual non-consent scene,' CNC." He added, "Every single thing was discussed beforehand. I have never thrust this on someone unexpectedly. Never."

Hammer also revealed that he was sexually abused by a youth pastor at the age of 13, which led him to later become interested in BDSM. "What that did for me was it introduced sexuality into my life in a way that it was completely out of my control. I was powerless in the situation. I had no agency in the situation," he said. "Sexuality was introduced to me in a scary way where I had no control. My interests then went to: I want to have control in the situation, sexually."

In addition to all of this, the Social Network actor admitted that he was "one million percent" emotionally abusive towards Paige Lorenze and Courtney Vucekovich, who made separate allegations against him and appeared in the Discovery+ docuseries House of Hammer. "I would have these younger women in their mid-20s, and I'm in my 30s. I was a successful actor at the time. They could have been happy to just be with me and would have said yes to things that maybe they wouldn't have said yes to on their own. That's an imbalance of power in the situation," he said.

Hammer added, "I'm here to own my mistakes, take accountability for the fact that I was an asshole, that I was selfish, that I used people to make me feel better, and when I was done, moved on. And treated people more poorly than they should have been treated."

Beyonce Makes Grammy History With 32nd Career Win

Beyonce, who missed one of her awards, because she was stuck in traffic, made history as she picked up her 32nd career Grammy trophy and became the event's most decorated artist ever. To a standing ovation, she said, "I'm trying not to get too emotional." She picked up six out of nine of her evenings nominations, including for Best R&B Album for "Cuff It."

Beyoncé surpassed Quincy Jones earlier in the night with her 29th win. And with her 32nd, she eclipsed conductor Georg Solti.

The coveted Album of the Year went to Harry Styles for Harry's House. A grandma fan got to hand him the award, in return, he gave her a huge hug. He said, "This doesn't happen to people like me very often. This is so, so nice." He also won for Best Pop Vocal Album.

A few stand-out awards included… Lizzo winning Record of The Year, for "About Damn Time," Bonnie Raitt got Song of the Year for "Just Like That." Adele picked up Best Pop Solo Performance for "Easy On Me." And Samara Joy won Best New Artist.

Best Rock Performance, as well as Best Song, went to Brandi Carlile and Best Rock Album went to Ozzy Osborne.

LL Cool J, Missy Elliott, Ice-T, Run-DMC, Salt-N-Peppa, and others performed in honor of Hip Hop celebrating 50 years.

Also of note, after accepting with Sam Smith for "UnHoly," Kim Petras became the first transgender woman to win Best Duo or Group. A few other spectacular performances included Bad Bunny, Harry Styles, Mary J. Blige, Chris Stapleton, and Lizzo.

Trevor Noah hosted the 65th Grammy Awards from Los Angeles for the third year in a row.

WINNERS

Album Of The Year

Harry Styles

Harry's House

Record Of The Year

Lizzo "About Damn Time"

Song Of The Year

"Just Like That"
Bonnie Raitt, songwriter (Bonnie Raitt)

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance

"Unholy"
Sam Smith & Kim Petras

Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album

Higher
Michael Bublé

Best Dance/Electronic Recording

"BREAK MY SOUL"
Beyoncé
Beyoncé, Terius "The-Dream" Gesteelde-Diamant, Jens Christian Isaksen & Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, producers; Stuart White, mixer

Best Rock Performance

"Broken Horses"
Brandi Carlile

Best Metal Performance

"Degradation Rules"
Ozzy Osbourne Featuring Tony Iommi

Best Rock Song

"Broken Horses"
Brandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth & Tim Hanseroth, songwriters (Brandi Carlile)

Best Rock Album

Patient Number 9

Ozzy Osbourne

Best Pop Solo Performance

Adele

"Easy On Me"

Best Dance/Electronic Album

Beyonce

Renaissance

Best Rap Album

Kendrick Lamar

Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers

Best Country Album

Willie Nelson

A Beautiful Time

Best Pop Vocal Album

Harry Styles

Harry's House

Best R&B Song

Beyonce "Cuff It"

Best Musica Urbana Album

Bad Bunny

Harry Styles' Album Harry's House wins Best Pop Vocal Album

  • "Thank you so much. This album, from start to finish, has been the greatest experience of my life. For making it with two of my best friends, to playing it for people has been the greatest joy I could have asked for. So, I want to thank Rob, Jeffrey, Tommy, Tom, Tom, Tyler, and everyone who inspired this album, everyone, all my friends who supported me through it. Thank you so much. I wouldn't be here without you. Thank you so much. Thank you. Cheers and applause" :37 OC...much thank you Cheers and applause

Sam Smith and Kim Petras accepts award for Best Duo or group for "Unholy"

  • "Oh, my god. Thank you so much. Crazy, Sam, I love you so much. And this song has been such an incredible, incredible journey for me. And Sam has been a supporter of mine for so long. Um, Sam graciously wanted me to accept this award because I'm the first transgender woman to win this award. Cheers and applause And I'm so -- thank you. Um, and I just want to thank all the incredible transgender legends before me who kicked these doors open before me so I could be here tonight. Sophie, especially, my friend who passed away two years ago who told me this would happen and always believed in me. Thank you so much for your inspiration, Sophie. I adore you, and your inspiration will forever be in my music. Madonna for fighting for lgbtq rights. So much. I don't think I could be here without Madonna. My mother. I grew up next to a highway in nowhere, Germany. And my mother believed me that I was a girl, and I wouldn't be here without her. And her support. Applause And everyone who believed in me to this point, I love you so much. The recording academy, thank you. This is a huge moment for me. Sam, thank you, you're a true angel and hero in my life. And I love you. And everyone who made the song too, I love you guys so much. Sorry I didn't write down the names. I love you. Ok. Bye-bye! Applause" 1:52 OC...Ok bye bye Applause

Bad Bunny wins the award for Best Musica Urbana Album

  • "Whew. Gracias. Applause Oh, wow, this is really humble. It's easy because I just made it this album with love and passion. Anything else. Love and passion. And when you do things with love and passion, everything is easier. The life is easier. I want to thank all, everyone who listened to my music. Speaking non-english Cheers and applause Speaking non-english I want to dedicate this award to Puerto Rico -- Speaking non-english Speaking non-english Cheers and applause" 1:14 OC...to Puerto Rico Cheers and applause

Kendrick Lamar wins Best Rap Album Award

  • "No, first and foremost, I want to thank my family for giving me the courage, you know, and the vulnerability to share these stories and share my truth with this album. That's first and foremost. I want to thank -- applause That's right. I want to thank my fans for trusting me with these words, you know? Yeah. You know, as artists, we all entertainers. Stupid. And we say things to provoke thoughts and feelings and emotions. So making this record -- this is one of my toughest records to make. And it allowed me to do that and allowed me to share other people's experiences. Going back and thinking back where I started with rap, how far I came, I would like to thank the culture for allowing me to evolve in order to make a song. Applause Like "Mother I'm sober." That's special to me. All we ever wanted was to be the biggest underground artists of all time, and I finally found imperfection with this album. So I appreciate y'all, I love y'all. ♪♪" 1:10 OC...I love y'all

Beyonce accepting award for the most Grammy wins of all time as she accepts the award for best dance/electronic album

  • "Thank you so much. I'm trying not to be too emotional. And I'm trying to just receive this night. Cheers and applause I want to thank god for protecting me. Thank you, god. I'd like to thank my uncle Johnny, who's not here. But he's here in spirit. Applause I'd like to thank my parents, my father, my mother, for loving me and pushing me. I'd like to thank my beautiful husband, my beautiful three children who are at home watching. I'd like to thank the queer community for your love. Cheers and applause And for inventing this genre. God bless you. Thank you so much to the grammys. Cheers and applause Thank you. ♪♪ ♪♪ " 1:21 OC...grammys thank you

Dr.Dre accepts the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award

  • "Yeah. I'm extremely moved by this award. I want to say thank you to the recording academy and the black musi collective for this honor. I know everybody in here probably knows this already, but this is the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. Cheers and applause Make some noise for hip-hop. Yeah. And where would I be without it? Where would a lot of people in here be without hip hop to be honest? Hip-hop became a life line for me as a teenager growing up in Compton. And it started with a song called "The adventures of grandmaster flash on the wheels of steel." Scratching and mixing on the turn tables had me hooked and became the entry point to a 40-year career of doing something that I really love. What up, AP? Yeah. And much of what I love is involved with collaboration, assembling a team of talented artists, engineers and musicians with gifts different from mine and who shine in ways that I don't has been both inspiring and crucial to my success. And I'm extremely grateful to all of those who have comprised their team over the years. And I would not be here accepting this award without their contribution. Applause Yes. I'm also thankful to all the people who have been by my side, often through the difficult moments in my life that caused me to get to this point in my life, you know. Inspiration is one of my favorite words, and as a creative, it's what I'm always in search of, and I hope to leave behind long after I'm gone. So, what I love about this award is that it uses my name to inspire the next generation of producers, artists, and entrepreneurs to reach for their greatness and demand that from everybody around you. Applause And never compromise your vision at all. Pursue quality over quantity. And remember that everything is important. That is one of my mottos, everything is important. Thank you so much. Appreciate it. Cheers and applause" 2:16 OC...much appreciate it Cheers and applause

Adele accepts award for Best Pop Solo performance

  • "Oh, thank you. I really was just looking forward to coming tonight. I just want to dedicate this to my son Angelo. Oh god, Richie said don't cry. He said if you win tonight, don't cry. Here I am crying. Just to my son, I wrote this first verse in the shower when I was choosing to change my son's life, and he's been nothing but humble and gracious and loving to me the whole time. I love a piano balad with it. Any kind of award, very old school and very brave. Love you all. I love you. Good night! Cheers and applause" :45 OC...you good night Cheers and applause

Samara Joy accepts for new Best New Artist

  • "I'm so, oh my gosh! I can't even believe it, I've been watching y'all on TV for like so long. To be here with you all born and raised in The Bronx, New York, My family is here. I've been singing all my life. My grandparents, my father...I'm so sorry. Thank you so much for this honor. Thank you so much to all of thepeople who listened to me, who supported me, all of you are so inspiring to me. All of you have inspired me because of who you are. You express yourself by showing exactly who you are authetically. So, to be here by just being myself, by just being who I was born as. I'm so thankful. Thank you to my team, thank you to managmenet, Matt, Chris. Everyobdy at virv record label. My little brother is here as my date, thank you Zach! Thank you all! Have a wonderful not, I'm so so grateful. Thank you. Cheers and Applause" SOUDNCUE 1:08 OC...grateful thank you Cheers and Applause

Harry Styles accepts Album of the year award

  • "Man, I've been so so inspired by every artist in this category with me at a lot of different times in my life. I listen to everyone in this category when I'm alone. I think on nights like tonight it's obviously so important to remember there is no such thing as best in music. I don't think any of us sit in the studio making decisions based on what is going to get us one of these. This is very very kind. I'm so so grateful, I'm gonna pass it over to my collaborators. This doesn't happen to people like me very often, and this is soo so nice, thank you very much.Applause" SOUDNCUE :57 OC...you very much Applause

Bonnie Raitt accepts for song of the year for "Just Like That"

  • "Oh, my god. Cheers and applause I'm so surprised. I don't know what to say. This is just an unreal moment. Thank you for honoring me to all the academy that surrounds me with so much support and appreciates the art of songwriting, as I do. I was so inspired for this song by the incredible story of the love and the grace and the generosity of someone that donates their beloved organs to help another person live. And this story was so simple and so beautiful for these times, and people have been responding to this song, partly because of how much I love, and we all love John Prine, and that was the inspiration for the music for this song, and telling a story from the inside. And I just -- I don't write a lot of songs, but I'm so proud that you appreciate this one and what this means for me and for the rest of the songwriters who I would not be up here tonight if it wasn't for the art of the Grat soul-digging, hard-working people that put these songs and ideas to music. So, I thank my team for helping me get this record out. And thank you so much. I'm just totally humbled. I really appreciate it. Thank you. Applause" 1:38 OC...it thank you Applause

Lizzo accepts award for Record of the Year for "About Damn Time"

  • "I want to dedicate this award to Prince. Cheers and applause Um, when we lost prince, I decided to dedicate my life to making positive music. And I was like I don't care if my positivity bother you, what's wrong with you? And this was at a time when positive music and feel-good music wasn't mainstream at that point. I felt very misunderstood. I felt on the outside looking in. But I stayed true to myself because I wanted to make the world a better place so I had to be that change to make the world better place. Cheers and applause And now I look around, and there's all these songs that are about loving our bodies and feeling comfortable in our skin and feeling good! Cheers and applause And I'm just so proud to be a part of it. Because in a world where there's a lot of darkness and a lot of -- I'd like to believe that not only can people do good, but we just are good. We are good inherently. And anybody at home who feels misunderstood or on the outside looking in, like I did, just stay true to yourself, because I promise you, you will find people, you will attract people in your life who believe in you and support you. I want to thank y'all for believing in me and supporting me. Blake and Ricky reed, producers of this record, nice life atlantic, full stop, Kevin Alana, team lizzo, my team my rock, my family, my mama, my sister, my brother, my daddy! My man. And lastly because I feel like there are so many g.o.a.t.'d artists. Beyonce, whoo! Applause In the fifth grade I skipped school to see you perform. Laughter My sister, she got me out of school. It was literature, I'm good. And where you at, Beyonce in my eyes are wet. Hah! You changed my life. You sang that gospel medley. And the way you made me feel, I was like I want to make people feel this way with my music. So thank you so much. You clearly are the artist of our lives! Cheers and applause I love you, god bless y'all. Screams" 2:42 OC...god bless y'all Screams

Brooke Shields Reveals She Was Raped By 'An Industry Insider' In New Documentary

In a forthcoming documentary about her life and work, Brooke Shields shared that she was raped by "an industry insider" when she was in her 20s. The documentary, titled Pretty Baby, recently debuted at the Sundance Film Festival.

Shields said she met the unnamed man for dinner one night to discuss work opportunities. "He said, 'Come back to the hotel and I'll call a cab,'" she recalled in the film. "And I go up to the hotel room, and he disappears for a while."

The Blue Lagoon actress said she picked up a pair of binoculars and looked out the window while she waited. "The door opens, the person comes out naked, and I've got the binoculars and I'm like, 'S**t," she said. "And I put the binoculars down and he's right on me. Just like, was wrestling."

Shields added, "I was afraid I'd get choked out or something, so I didn't fight that much. I didn't. I just absolutely froze. I thought one 'No' should've been enough, and I just thought, 'Stay alive and get out,' and I just shut it out. God knows I knew how to be disassociated from my body. I'd practiced that... I went down in the elevator, and I got my own cab. I just cried all the way to my friend's apartment."

Steve-O Begs Bam Margera To Get Sober

Jackass star Steve-O is pleading with his longtime friend and costar Bam Margera to get sober. Last week, Steve-O wrote and deleted a comment on an Instagram post by Margera, begging him to "choose recovery."

Margera has been publicly struggling with substance abuse for years. "Bam, last night you had your five year old son with you on stage at my show, and you were blessed with the chance to spend another day or two with him — then as soon as you left my show, you stayed up all night getting loaded..." Steve-O wrote.

He continued, "You say you want to have a relationship with your son, but your actions guarantee the exact opposite will happen. I brought you on tour with me in hopes that I could get you to see what's possible for you if you choose recovery." Steve-O has been sober himself for 15 years.

"I wish you could know how much I've hated feeling braced for news of your death, but you're making it clear that I have no other choice," he added. "You're dying, brother, and it sucks that I can't do anything to save you."

'Knock At The Cabin' Beats Out '80 For Brady' At The Domestic Box Office

Over the weekend, Universal's Knock at the Cabin became the first movie to bump Avatar: The Way of Water out of the top spot at the domestic box office. The film pulled in $14.2 million, topping 80 for Brady, which debuted in second place at $12.5 million. Knock at the Cabin is also M. Night Shyamalan's seventh film to debut in the number one spot, according to Deadline.

Box Office Numbers from Friday (February 3rd) through Sunday (February 5th):

1. Knock at the Cabin, $14.2 million
2. 80 for Brady, $12.5 million
3. Avatar: The Way of Water, $10.8 million
4. Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, $7.95 million
5. BTS: Yet to Come in Cinemas, $6.3 million
6. A Man Called Otto, $4.1 million
7. M3GAN, $3.8 million
8. Missing, $3.7 million
9. Chosen Season 3, $3.64 million 10. Pathaan, $2.7 million
10. Pathaan, $2.7 million

Megan Fox, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kit Harrington + More!

MEGAN FOX ATTENDS GRAMMYS PARTY AFTER SUFFERING CONCUSSION AND BROKEN WRIST: Megan Fox revealed on Instagram Sunday (February 5th) that despite suffering a concussion and a broken wrist, she still made her way to Clive Davis' pre-GRAMMYs gala. "Off the plane with a broken wrist and a concussion straight to a Grammys party," she wrote on Instagram. Entertainment Tonight reports that she showed up on the red carpet sporting a hot-pink brace on her right hand. It is not yet known how she was injured.

ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER ALLEGEDLY HITS BICYCLIST WITH HIS CAR: According to TMZ, Arnold Schwarzenegger was involved in a traffic accident over the weekend that sent a bicyclist to the hospital. Law enforcement officials told the outlet that the bicyclist made a left turn in front of Schwarzenegger before he was able to hit his brakes. He was reportedly not going very fast, but the woman complained of pain afterwards. No alcohol or drug use is suspected. The outlet also reports that the Terminator actor took the woman's bike to a local bike shop for repairs.

KIT HARRINGTON AND ROSE LESLIE ARE EXPECTING THEIR SECOND CHILD: Game of Thrones fans will be delighted to learn that Kit Harrington and Rose Leslie are expecting another baby! Harrington shared the news on The Tonight Show Friday (February 3rd), telling Jimmy Fallon that the baby boy they welcomed in 2021 is "about to get the shock of his life," since he's going to "get a brother or sister." Harrington also shared that he is "terrified" for their second child to arrive. "With the first baby you're like walking through clouds and dancing through fields of daisies for 9 months, well — the man is anyway," he said. The second time around, he added, "The reality check comes much shorter. You get practical real quick."

LIAM NEESON CALLS UFC STAR CONOR MCGREGOR A ‘LITTLE LEPRECHAUN:' Liam Neeson is not a fan of the UFC or Conor McGregor, and he is making it known in a new interview with Men's Health. "UFC I can't stand," the Taken actor said. "That to me is like a bar fight. I know the practitioners are like, ‘No, you're wrong -- the months of training we do ...' Why don't you just grab a beer bottle and hit the other guy over the head? That's the next stage of the UFC. I hate it. ... That little leprechaun Conor McGregor, he gives Ireland a bad name. I know he's fit, and I admire him for that. But I can't take it."

KEKE PALMER CELEBRATES HER BABY BUMP: Keke Palmer is having fun being pregnant. The Nope actress shared a video of herself dancing in her underwear to "They D*cking" by Lil Boosie to Instagram on Sunday (February 5th). "Goodmorning y'all!!! Happy Sunday from me && the bump," she captioned the post.