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HILARY SWANK SHOWS OFF BABY BUMP WHILE DECORATING CHRISTMAS TREE: Hilary Swank is excited to welcome twins to the world! The Alaska Daily actress shared a photo of herself decorating a Christmas tree to Instagram Saturday (December 17th). She captioned the photo, "All I want for Christmas is yoooouuus, ohhhhhhh baby(s)." Swank shared that she was expecting twins with her husband Philip Schneider on Good Morning America in October. "This is something that I've been wanting for a long time and my next thing is, I'm gonna be a mom!" she said.

SIMU LIU OPENS UP ABOUT MEETING ALLISON HSU'S PARENTS: Simu Liu spoke with People on Saturday (December 17th) about meeting his girlfriend Allison Hsu's parents over the holidays. "Yeah, doing the whole family thing and meeting the parents thing, which no matter who you are and where you come from or anything like that, is a stressful time," he told the outlet. The Kim's Convenience actor also shared what he likes about Hsu. "She's a badass, she's a fighter, and she's very, very passionate about all things in life, her work, her job, and her other things. And that's a language that I speak very well, and I am happy to see where it goes." The couple went Instagram official earlier this month after Liu shared a photo of them from the Violent Night premiere in Los Angeles.

JOJO SIWA AND AVERY CYRUS BREAK UP: Entertainment Tonight reports that after just three months of dating, Jojo Siwa and Avery Cyrus are going their separate ways. Cyrus shared a video compilation of the pair's Royal Caribbean cruise to TikTok Saturday (December 17th), which features the J Team star saying, "This is my, 'I'm sorry for breaking up with you present,'" and handing her a prize from an arcade game. After fans commented on the video wondering about their relationship, Cyrus wrote, "We decided that we are better off as friends! We are both so young and still just trying to figure our stuff out!"

KATE WINSLET RESPONDS TO THEORIES ABOUT JACK'S POSSIBLE SURVIVAL IN ‘TITANIC:' According to Deadline, Kate Winslet is weighing in on whether or not Leonardo DiCaprio's character Jack could have survived in Titanic if he had climbed on top of the door with her character Rose. Director James Cameron told The Toronto Sun recently that he conducted a scientific study to see if it was possible. "We have done a scientific study to put this whole thing to rest and drive a stake through its heart once and for all. We have since done a thorough forensic analysis with a hypothermia expert who reproduced the raft from the movie, and we're going to do a little special on it that comes out in February," Cameron said. On Friday's (December 16th) episode of the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Winslet shared her opinion. "I have to be honest: I actually don't believe that we would have survived if we had both gotten on that door. I think he would have fit, but it would have tipped and it would not have been a sustainable idea," Winslet said. "So, you heard it here for the first time. Yes, he could have fit on that door. But it would not have stayed afloat. It wouldn't."

WATCH THE TEASER TRAILER FOR ‘BARBIE:' On Friday (December 16th), Warner Bros. released the first teaser trailer for Greta Gerwig's Barbie, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. According to CNN, Helen Mirren says in a voiceover, "Since the beginning of time, since the first little girl ever existed, there have been dolls, but the dolls were always and forever … baby dolls. Until …." Robbie then appears as a towering version of the iconic doll in a striped swimsuit—a replica of the first Barbie doll ever released by Mattel in 1959. The 75-second promo gives a glimpse of Robbie as Barbie, Gosling as Ken, and the pink world in which they live. The film is scheduled to reach theaters on July 21st, 2023.

Matt Damon claims that George Clooney once took a dump in Richard Kind's cat's litter box.

The Jason Bourne actor was honoring his Ocean's 11 co-star at the 45th Annual Kennedy Center Honors when he told the tale.

Damon said in the E! News preview clip of the event, "It has been said that my friend George Clooney is the last of the true movie stars. So, I got to thinking about exactly what that meant."

He continued, "Of course, a number of past Kennedy Center honorees have certainly been movie stars in that classic sense — actors with class and sophistication: Cary Grant, Henry Fonda, Paul Newman, Gregory Peck. And then I think of George, a man who defected in Richard Kind's kitty litter box as a joke."

The Kennedy Center Honors will air December 28th at 8pm on CBS.

Khloe Kardashian wants the world to know that she's not sleeping with Tristan Thompson.

During Thursday's (December 15th) episode of Vanity Fair's lie detector test web series, Kourtney Kardashian asked her sister if she was still sleeping with her famous ex.

The Good American founder responded, "No, I am not. I'm really not."

After the lie detector confirmed her statement was true, Khloe confessed, "I would die if it said I was."

During questioning, it was also revealed True Thompson is not allowed to spend the night at her aunt's house. Khloe said that her four-year-old will "probably not" ever be allowed to stay overnight at Kardashian-Barker household.

When Kourtney straight-up asked her sister why, she said, "I don't think we have enough time on this show for what the reason is."

Jane Fonda's cancer is in remission.

The Grace and Frankie star announced "The Best Birthday Present Ever" on her personal website Thursday (December 15th).

She wrote, "I am feeling so blessed, so fortunate. I thank all of you who prayed and sent good thoughts my way. I am confident that it played a role in the good news."

Fonda shared in September that she was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma.

REBEL WILSON OPENS UP ABOUT MOTHERHOOD: Rebel Wilson recently opened up to Today about balancing motherhood and her busy career. The Pitch Perfect star told the outlet Thursday (December 15th), "You hold the baby and cut the umbilical cord and literally from that moment on, it was just amazing and so emotional. It's really challenging. I have this big international career and I'm the breadwinner of my family—I like to think. So it's really challenging too, like, ‘Well, now how do I do all the things and be a great mother and great partner and all of that?'" The 42-year-old welcomed her first child via surrogate last month.

SEBASTIAN STAN AND ANNABELLE WALLIS SPOTTED HOLDING HANDS IN NEW YORK: Sebastian Stan and Annabelle Wallis were spotted holding hands in New York City Wednesday (December 14th). According to E! News, the pair were walking the Peaky Blinders alum's dog Zeus at time. The pair first sparked dating rumors in May when a photo of them kissing at Robert Pattinson's 36th birthday party first surfaced.

HOW SALMA HAYEK KEEPS HER KIDS HUMBLE: Salma Hayek may be married to a billionaire, but that doesn't mean her kids get spoiled at Christmas. The actress told Page Six, "My kids are humble. I don't know how I did it but I think that what was great is that they have a big spectrum of things." She continued, "So for Christmas I like them to open millions of presents but some of them are very small and meaningful, some of them are very silly and playful and then they get one or two really nice ones."

THE CHRISLEYS HEAD TO PRISON NEXT MONTH: Todd and Julie Chrisley will be heading to prison in January. People reports that the reality stars will report to separate minimum security facilities in Florida on January 17th. The two were sentenced last month for their roles in federal bank fraud and tax evasion. Todd was ordered to serve 12 years in prison while Julie is to serve seven.

BILLIE LOURD INTRODUCES NEW BABY: Billie Lourd introduced her family's newest addition to the world on Thursday (December 15th). The Ticket To Paradise actress wrote, "Introducing: Kingston's sister: Jackson Joanne Lourd Rydell."

TREVOR NOAH RETURNS AS GRAMMY HOST: Trevor Noah will host the Grammys for the third time in February. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Daily Show alum will be reunited with several of the Comedy Central series' staffers who will be writing for the award show. The 2023 Grammys are set to air live February 5th from Los Angeles on CBS.

HENRY CAVILL LANDS NEXT PROJECT: Henry Cavill has lined up his first new gig after hanging up his Superman cape. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actor is attached to star and executive producer a series adaptation of Warhammer 40,000 for Amazon.

HULU PICKS UP DAN LEVY COMEDY SERIES: Dan Levy and Ally Pankiw's animated comedy Standing By has been ordered to series at Hulu. According to the logline, the series is a "satirical look into the lives of a group of eternally bound, disgruntled guardian angels." Levy, David Tennant, Natalie Palamides, Glenn Close, Poppy Liu, and Samira Wiley will star.

YELLOWJACKETS RENEWED FOR SEASON 3: According to The Hollywood Reporter, Yellowjackets has been renewed for a third season. The news comes three months before the show's Season 2 premiere.

Stephen "tWitch" Boss has died by suicide at the age of 40.

According to the Los Angeles County Coroner's office, the Ellen DeGeneres Show DJ and co-executive producer died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. He was found by a hotel maid inside the Oak Tree Inn in Encino, California Tuesday (December 13th) after he missed check-out.

In a statemen to People, his wife Allison Holker Boss said, "It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share my husband Stephen has left us. Stephen lit up every room he stepped into. He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him. He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans."

Ellen DeGeneres mourned the loss of her colleague on Instagram, writing, "I'm heartbroken. tWitch was pure love and light. He was my family, and I loved him with all my heart. I will miss him. Please send your love and support to Allison and his beautiful children - Weslie, Maddox, and Zaia."

Boss rose to fame on So You Think You Can Dance in 2008 where he came in fourth place. He joined DeGeneres' show as a DJ six years later and was elevated to Executive Producer in 2020.

James Gunn is working on a Superman script, but the film won't include Henry Cavill.

The new DC Studios co-chief tweeted Wednesday (December 15th) that he and Peter Safran are excited to announce that they're currently working on a new project involving the Man of Steel.

He wrote, "In the initial stages, our story will be focusing on an earlier part of Superman's life, so the character will not be played by Henry Cavill. But we just had a great meeting with Henry and we're big fans and w talked about a number of exciting possibilities to work together in the future."

Cavill added in his own post on Instagram, "I will, after all, not be returning as Superman. After being told by the studio to announce my return back in October, prior to their hire, this news isn't the easiest, but that's life. The changing of the guard is something that happens. I respect that. James and Peter have a universe to build. I wish them the best of luck and the happiest of fortunes."

In October, the 39-year-old actor briefly reprised his role as Superman in Black Adam after five years away from the role. He also announced that he was leaving the Netflix series, The Witcher, after three years.

Meghann Fahy, who plays Daphne on The White Lotus is rumored to be dating one of her costars.

According to reports, her real-life love interest is Leo Woodall, who plays Jack on the HBO series.

The New York Post reports that fans spotted a comment the Bold Type actress left on his Instagram, gushing, "I love you! I love these! I love you!"

Woodall responded to her comment on his carousel of cast photos with, "Love you right back."

Fahy was previously linked to Made for Love star, Billy Magnussen.

WILL SMITH LOST 30LBS FOR 'EMANCIPATION:' Will Smith is no longer in the "worst shape" of his life. Since he posted his famous dad bod picture in May 2001, the 54-year-old actor lost 30 pounds for his role in Emancipation. He revealed on Red Table Talk that taking the role of a former slave named Peter "absolutely changed" his life.

KYLIE JENNER SHARES CLIP FROM KARDASHIAN-JENNER CHRISTMAS PARTY: Kylie Jenner gave fans a glimpse into the annual Kardashian-Jenner Christmas party on social media Tuesday (December 13th). The Instagram clip showed the makeup mogul in an off-the-shoulder white cocktail dress and feathery, pink knee-high boots. According to Us Weekly, the event, which honored the family's business empire, included Kim Kardashian's SKIMS, Khloe Kardashian's Good American line, Kendall Jenner's 818 Tequila and Kourtney Kardashian's Lemme gummy line.

TEASER CLAIMS MEGHAN MARKLE WAS A 'SCAPEGOAT' FOR THE PALACE: The latest teaser for Harry & Meghan, released Wednesday (December 14th), shows Meghan Markle's friend claiming that the royal family used her to deflect their own bad press. Lucy Fraser explains in the clip, "Meg became this scapegoat for the Palace. They would feed stories on her, whether they were true or not, to avoid other less favorable stories being printed."

CHRISTINE TAYLOR AND DAVID LASCHER DATED WHILE FILMING 'HEY DUDE': Hey Dude co-stars Christine Taylor and David Lascher recently admitted that they dated while starring together on the 90's Nickelodeon sitcom. Lascher revealed on the most recent episode of Hey Dude…The 90's Called! podcast, " You were my first real love and it was full of teen angst and all you can imagine." Taylor added that he was her "first love" and they were "head over heels for each other" off screen.

CHRIS NOTH STILL NOT CHARGED WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT: One year after being cancelled for allegedly sexually assaulting multiple women, Chris Noth has yet to be charged. According to Page Six, there have been no criminal charges filed, nor any civil legal action pursued. Last year, Noth was edited out of And Just Like That, dropped by his management company, and fired from The Equalizer after a total of five women made claims against him in the press.

EDDIE MURPHY TO RECIEVE DECIL B DEMILLE AWARD: Eddie Murphy will receive the Cecil B. DeMille award at the Golden Globes in January. HFPA President Helen Hoehne told Deadline, "We're thrilled to be celebrating the lasting impact on film and television that his career – in front of and behind the camera – has had through the decades."

ADAM SANDLER TO RECIEVE MARK TWAIN PRIZE: The Kennedy Center announced Wednesday (December 14th) that Adam Sandler will be the 25th recipient of the mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Some of the biggest names in comedy will honor the comedian, actor, writer, producer and musician at the March 19th ceremony in Washington D.C.

REESE WITHERSPOON TO STAR IN CHEERLEADING SERIES FOR AMAZON: Reese Witherspoon is set to star in and executive produce what is being referred to as the Ted Lasso of the cheerleading world. According to The Hollywood Reporter, All Stars, set to air on Amazon Prime, centers on a former cheerleader who cons her way across the Atlantic to teach cheerleading at a school in England.

'THE SANTA CLAUSES' RENWED: TVLine reports that The Santa Clauses has been renewed at Disney+. The Tim Allen-led series will return for its second season in time for the 2023 holiday season.

'SEX LIVES OF COLLEGE GIRLS' GETS THIRD SEASON: The Sex Lives of College Girls has received a renewal at HBO Max. The Mindy Kaling and Justin Noble comedy series will get a third season after becoming te top performing original series on the streaming platform.

On Tuesday's (December 13th) episode of The Checkup with Dr. David Agus, Nick Cannon elaborated on the moment he learned that his son Zen, whom he shared with Alyssa Scott, had brain cancer. Zen passed away in December 2021 when he was just five months old.

Cannon explained that they took Zen to the doctor when they noticed his breathing was "interesting," thinking he might have asthma. "We (also) noticed his head was a little larger, (but) all my kids have big heads," Cannon said. "I was a big headed baby."

"And so you could imagine you think you're taking your son in to get a checkup … I was thinking asthma, you know? And to know that he gets diagnosed with brain cancer ... that was a shock," he said.

The Wild ‘N Out star added that even with aggressive chemotherapy, the "best case scenario" for Zen was to live until 3 or 4 years old. "They start talking about chemo and I was like 'OK, if we do this, does that extend his life? Is that less suffering?' And they were like, 'Not really.' Especially where his tumor was placed. It was in the center of the brain. They couldn't remove it. It was so deep."

Cannon recalled his own experience with chemotherapy and said, "I wouldn't even call it pain, it just sucked everything out of you. I couldn't imagine that on a newborn and what that would do." Instead, the pair decided to "let God operate" and give him "the best existence he could possibly have," while he was still alive.

Hangin' with Mr. Cooper star Mark Curry took to Instagram Live over the weekend to record an upsetting interaction he had at the hotel he was staying at in Colorado Springs.

Curry said he was sitting in the hotel lobby when an employee approached him, asked him if he was a guest, and informed him the lobby was private. "If you're Black and you're in Colorado Springs, you can't be in the lobby," Curry said. "Wow! This is crazy, isn't it?"

Curry then went to the front desk to complain, and the receptionist asked him, "Do you have a room number of any sort? Can I have a last name? They just want to know if you're a guest. That's all." When Curry asked why, the receptionist said, "Just for safety."

According to Today, officials at The Mining Exchange released a statement saying that they "deeply regret this incident" and will "revisit training" with their staff.

Howard Stern is clearly not a fan of the new Netflix docuseries Harry & Meghan. The Private Parts star shared his opinion on Monday's (December 12th) episode of his SiriusXM show.

"It's been painful. I don't — I wouldn't stay with it, but my wife Beth Stern wants to watch it, so, you know, we have shows we watch, but they come off like such whiny b—ches," he said. "I gotta tell you man, I just don't get it."

Stern also quipped that docuseries is "like the Kardashians except boring."

When Nicholas Cage went to the doctor's office as a child, he was "shocked" to learn that he was human. The Family Man actor told Rampstyle magazine that he truly believed he was an alien when he was younger.

"I was shocked the day I went to the doctor's office as a child and I found out that I had normal organs and a normal skeleton because I was certain I was from another planet," he said. "My father told me he felt like he had to introduce himself to me because I was such an alien."

The Face/Off actor added that he had trouble building relationships with other people and that this led him to acting. "I had difficulties connecting with other people. When I saw David Bowie in ‘The Man Who Fell to Earth,' I realized I needed to do something, so I became an actor," he shared.

PETE DAVIDSON AND EMILY RATAJKOWSKI ARE REPORTEDLY GETTING ‘MORE SERIOUS:' According to People, Pete Davidson and Emily Ratajkowski are "going strong and getting a little more serious." A source told the outlet, "They have a love of the East coast in common and similar vibes personality-wise and style-wise. And it's always the same thing with him: he really makes her laugh and keeps things fun."

DEMI MOORE AND BRUCE WILLIS POSE FOR HOLIDAY PHOTOS: Demi Moore shared rare family photos to Instagram Tuesday (December 13th), featuring her ex-husband Bruce Willis and the three daughters they share together, as well as with his wife Emma Heming Willis and their two daughters. "We are FAMILY!! Getting into the holiday spirit!" Moore captioned the series of festive snapshots.

PATRICK DEMPSEY SHAVES HIS HEAD: Patrick Dempsey shocked fans by getting rid of his "McDreamy" locks recently. Dempsey's wife Jillian shared a video of the Grey's Anatomy star cleaning up his shaved head with a pair of clippers. "Change is good!" she captioned the Instagram post. Jillian explained to People why he decided to make this change. "Patrick recently dyed his hair platinum for a project, and even though he colored his hair back, it wasn't the same natural 'salt-and-pepper' color that we all know and love," she said. "In order to let his color grow back naturally, we needed to give him a fresh and short start."

JESSICA CHASTAIN USED TO EAT BANANA PEELS TO ATTRACT ATTENTION IN SCHOOL: Kids do the darndest things. Jessica Chastain told The Guardian recently that when she was younger, she'd eat banana peels in her school cafeteria to gain attention from the other students. "I was an obnoxious kid because I wasn't getting appropriate attention," she told the outlet. "I would do things like eat banana peels in the lunch rooms so kids would notice me."

STUART MARGOLIN DIES AT 82: According to The Hollywood Reporter, The Rockford Files actor Stuart Margolin died on Monday (December 12th) at the age of 82. His stepson, Max Martini, shared the news to Instagram. "The two most profound moments in my life… the birth of my kids and being bedside as my step-father passed this morning. My mother, brother and I holding his hands," Martini wrote. In addition to his Emmy-Award winning performance on The Rockford Files, Margolin held roles in films such as S.O.B., A Fine Mess, The Stone Killer, and Death Wish.

‘THE WHALE' DIRECTOR SAYS THE FILM'S BACKLASH ‘MAKES NO SENSE TO ME:' Darren Aronofosky, the director of the new film The Whale, is responding to claims that the movie promotes "fatphobia." In September, film critic Katie Rife tweeted, "I can't recommend in good conscience that fat people watch ‘The Whale.' I can't recommend that skinny people watch it either, since it reinforces the notion that fat people are objects of pity who have brought their suffering upon themselves through lack of coping skills." In a recent interview with Yahoo! Entertainment, Aronofosky said "People with obesity are generally written as bad guys or as punchlines. We wanted to create a fully worked-out character who has bad parts about him and good parts about him; Charlie is very selfish, but he's also full of love and is seeking forgiveness." He added, "So the controversy makes no sense to me. Brendan Fraser is the right actor to play this role, and the film is an exercise in empathy."

EUGENE LEVY TO HOST ‘THE RELUCTANT TRAVELER:' According to Entertainment Tonight, Schitt's Creek star Eugene Levy will return to television as the host of a new travel show called The Reluctant Traveler. The Apple TV+ series will premiere on February 24th, 2023, and will show Levy visiting Costa Rica, Finland, Italy, Japan, Maldives, Portugal, South Africa and the U.S.

CHECK OUT THE NEW TRAILER FOR ‘SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE:' Sony Pictures dropped the official trailer for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse on Tuesday (December 13th). According to Vulture, the film had 1,000 animators working on it, with Oscar Isaac playing Spider-Man and Issa Rae playing Spider-Woman.

On Monday (December 12th), Netflix dropped the trailer for the second part of Harry & Meghan, which is set to be released on the streaming platform Thursday (December 15th). In the clip, Prince Harry comments on the "institutional gaslighting" the pair endured, while Meghan Markle says she was "fed to the wolves."

The Duke of Sussex also wonders aloud what might have happened had they not stepped away from their royal duties and "gotten out when we did." Markle adds, "Our security was being pulled. Everyone in the world knew where we were."

"They were happy to lie to protect my brother (Prince William), they were never willing to tell the truth to protect us," Harry says.

Like the first part of the docuseries, the new trailer also features intimate pictures and videos of the couple's life—including a sweet black-and-white photo of them carrying their two children, Archie and Lilibet Diana.

Al Roker appeared on Monday's (December 12th) episode of the Today show and provided an update on his condition. The beloved weathercaster returned home from the hospital last week after being treated for a blood clot in his leg that traveled to his lungs.

Roker told his coworkers via Zoom, "It's good to be home. It's good to see your faces," adding that his recent health struggles have been a "tough slog," and that he spent four weeks in the hospital.

"Listen, it's been a tough slog. I'm not going to deny this. It's been the hardest one yet. You know, I've had my share of surgeries. But it gives you a profound sense of gratitude for this outpouring of prayers and thanks. I'm a very fortunate person," he said.

As for when he'll return to the morning show, he commented, "You lose a certain amount of muscle mass for every week you're in the hospital. I was in the hospital for four weeks. It's just a certain amount of weakness. I'm doing physical therapy every day, occupational therapy. I've got to just get my strength back."

Austin Butler sat down with Janelle Monae for Variety's Actors on Actors series Sunday (December 11th) and shared how method acting for Elvis got in the way of his relationships with family.

"During Elvis, I didn't see my family for about three years," he said. "I was prepping with Baz, and then I went to Australia. I had months where I wouldn't talk to anybody. And when I did, the only thing I was ever thinking about was Elvis."

The film was shot in Australia, and Butler said that he was so devoted to the character that he even addressed his family members in the singer's signature voice. "I was speaking in his voice the whole time," he added. "So then I'd talk to my sister, and she's gotta listen to that."

Monae commented on the lengths actors go to when it comes to portraying a character. "You had to say, 'This is who I am. This is what it takes,'" she replied.

Entertainment Weekly has chosen none other than Jennifer Coolidge as one of their 2022 Entertainers of the Year. In an article published Monday (December 12th), Ariana Grande interviewed the White Lotus star to celebrate the title.

Though Coolidge has held a number of memorable roles in films like Best in Show and Legally Blonde, she attributes her success as of late to Grande impersonating her on The Tonight Show and inviting her to be a part of her "Thank U, Next" music video.

"I'm curious if you know that when people ask about how my life has changed … Yes, I got to do White Lotus, but I think it really started with you asking me to be in the ‘Thank U, next' video. I mean, from there I got Promising Young Woman, and this whole thing. You were sort of the instigator. I really believe that. I think if you hadn't put me in ‘Thank U, next,' and done that imitation, I don't think I would be here where I am," she told the singer.

Grande said this was "very kind" of her to say but denied taking credit for Coolidge's accomplishments. "No, I really think that!" Coolidge responded. "And I think it's pretty cool. I was kind of flatlining, and you got things going for me. I just want to thank you. I know you're a very humble person, you wouldn't admit to it, but I'm just going to thank you."

Grande then congratulated Coolidge on being named one of Entertainment Weekly's Entertainers of the Year. "There's no more deserving person in the entire planet. You've been my Entertainer of the Year since Best in Show came out. And then everything that followed: hit, after hit, after hit, after hit, after hit. It's an honor to know you, to call you my friend, and to watch everything that you do. It is an absolute gift," she said.