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Keke Palmer Responds To Zendaya Comparisons

Keke Palmer isn't here for the comparisons.

On Sunday (July 24th), Twitter user Melinda Eg started a discussion about colorism in Hollywood by comparing Palmer's career to that of Zendaya's. "I'd like someone to do a deep-drive on the similarities and differences between Keke Palmer and Zendaya's careers. This may be one of the clearest examples of how colorism plays out in Hollywood. They were both child-stars, but their mainstream popularity is very different," Eg wrote.

Many people commented in response, but Palmer made it clear that she wasn't interested in this approach. "A great example of colorism is to believe I can be compared to anyone. I'm the youngest talk show host ever. The first Black woman to star in her own show on Nickelodeon, & the youngest & first Black Cinderella on Broadway. I'm an incomparable talent. Baby, THIS, is Keke Palmer," she wrote.

The Alice actress added, "I've been a leading lady since I was 11 years old. I have over 100+ credits, and currently starring in an original screenplay that's the number one film at the box office #NOPE. I've had a blessed career thus far, I couldn't ask for more but God continues to surprise me."

JoJo Siwa, Candace Cameron Bure, Khloe Kardashian + More!

JOJO SIWA SAYS CANDACE CAMERON BURE IS ‘THE RUDEST CELEBRITY' SHE'S EVER MET: According to Page Six, JoJo Siwa thinks Full House star Candace Cameron Bure is the "rudest celebrity" she's ever met. Siwa posted a video to TikTok on Sunday (July 24th), quickly flashing her phone to show images in response to questions about the "rudest," "nicest," and "coolest" celebrities she's met. Sleuths discovered that The J Team star shared a photo of Bure in response to the "Rudest celebrity I've met…" prompt. The reason why remains unclear!

KHLOE KARDASHIAN POSTS ABOUT BEING ‘THANKFUL FOR THE DIFFICULT TIMES' AMID TRISTAN THOMPSON DRAMA: On Sunday (July 24th), Khloe Kardashian posted about overcoming difficulty to her Instagram stories. "Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire...If you did, what would there be to look forward to … Be thankful when you don't know something...For it gives you the opportunity to learn," she wrote. Kardashian continued, "Be thankful for the difficult times. During those times you grow. Be thankful for your limitations. Because they give you opportunities for improvement." Thompson posted similarly cryptic messages on his Instagram stories days earlier. "1. Nothing is promised to you. 2. No one owes you anything. 3. You have all the responsibility in your life. Understand these three rules as early as possible and realize that independence is the way forward,'" he wrote.

WATCH BRIAN AUSTIN GREEN CUDDLE WITH HIS NEWBORN SON: On Sunday (July 24th), 90210 star Brian Austin Green posted a video to Instagram showing him kissing his newborn son, Zane, on the belly. Audio playing over the adorable video features Winnie the Pooh saying, "Will you do me a small favor? Don't forget to grow up and live happily ever after and stay as sweet as honey forever."

TAREK AND HEATHER RAE EL MOUSSA REVEAL THE SEX OF THEIR FIRST BABY: Tarek and Heather Rae El Moussa announced on Sunday (July 24th) that they are expecting a baby boy. The couple each posted a video to Instagram showing them releasing blue confetti, with Tarek shouting, "It's a boy!"

David Warner, Samantha Bee, Till + More

DAVID WARNER DIES AT 80: Variety reports that British actor David Warner died on Sunday (July 24th) of cancer-related illness in London. He was 80 years old. Warner is known for his roles in The Omen, Time After Time, Tron, Time Bandits, and Titanic. His family said in a statement, "Over the past 18 months he approached his diagnosis with a characteristic grace and dignity. He will be missed hugely by us, his family and friends, and remembered as a kind-hearted, generous and compassionate man, partner and father, whose legacy of extraordinary work has touched the lives of so many over the years. We are heartbroken."

‘FULL FRONTAL WITH SAMANTHA BEE' IS CANCELLED AFTER SEVEN SEASONS: Deadline reports that TBS is saying goodbye to Full Frontal with Samantha Bee after seven seasons. A spokesperson for TBS told the outlet, "As we continue to shape our new programming strategy, we've made some difficult, business-based decisions. Full Frontal With Samantha Bee will not return to TBS. We are proud to have been the home to Full Frontal with Samantha Bee and thank Sam, and the rest of the Emmy-nominated team for their groundbreaking work. We celebrate this extraordinarily talented cast and crew and look forward to exploring new opportunities to work with them in the future."

WATCH THE TRAILER FOR ‘TILL:' Entertainment Tonight reports that the trailer for the biopic Till was released on Monday (July 25th). The film follows Mamie Till Mobley as she seeks justice for the lynching of her 14-year-old son, Emmett Till, in 1955. The cast includes Jalyn Hall as Emmett Till, Whoopi Goldberg as his grandmother, Alma Carthan, and Danielle Deadwyler as his mother, Mamie Till Mobley.

KEN JENNINGS AND MAYIM BIALIK WILL BOTH CONTINUE TO CO-HOST ‘JEOPARDY!': According to TVLine, the search for Alex Trebek's permanent replacement appears to be over. Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik, who have both been guest hosting Jeopardy!, are set to continue co-hosting the show for its 39th season.

Jennifer Lopez Launches 'JLo Body' With Nude Photoshoot On Her 53rd Birthday

Jennifer Lopez is living her best life. Following her wedding in Las Vegas last week, the Marry Me actress announced the arrival of JLo Body by JLo Beauty on her 53rd birthday Sunday (July 24th). To promote the new line, she highlighted some of her "assets" with a nude photoshoot.

The Hustlers actress told People, "We already have some amazing products targeting tightening and firming for the face, so a product for the body that addressed those same issues was a natural next step for us." Her debut body product is a "Booty Balm." She added, "It was also the body part that our consumers wanted a targeted treatment for, and they couldn't find it on the market."

Lopez said she hopes her new line will encourage people to take better care of their bodies. "A lot of people invest in skincare for their face, but they don't invest in self-care and skincare for their body. I don't necessarily mean spending money, but instead taking time to cleanse, moisturize, use serums and masks. I want to normalize taking care of yourself. It's not a selfish thing. It's a nourishing thing. If you can't take care of yourself, you certainly cannot take care of anybody else," she said.

Jason Momoa Is Involved In Head-On Collision With Motorcyclist

Jason Momoa got in a scary accident over the weekend. TMZ reports that the Game of Thrones star was driving along Old Topanga Canyon Road on Sunday (July 24th), near the Calabasas area, when a motorcyclist driving in the opposite direction hit his car head-on.

Law enforcement officials told the outlet that the Aquaman actor was going around a curve when the motorcyclist crossed over into his lane, hitting the front, left-hand side of Momoa's Oldsmobile muscle car.

The rider then reportedly flew off the bike, hitting the Dune actor's windshield and landing on the other side of his car. Fortunately, the motorcyclist sustained minor injuries and was transported to a hospital following the accident. Momoa is also "fine."

Kate Moss Explains Why She Took The Stand In Johnny Depp's Defamation Trial

Kate Moss appeared on the BBC radio show Desert Island Discs recently and commented on her involvement in Johnny Depp's defamation trial against his ex-wife, Amber Heard.

The model brought up her friend, John Galliano, who was found guilty of anti-Semitic abuse in 2011, when asked why she testified in support of Depp.

"I believe in the truth, and I believe in fairness and justice. I know that John Galliano is not a bad person – he had an alcohol problem and people turn. People aren't themselves when they drink, and they say things that they would never say if they were sober," she said.

Moss, who was in a relationship with Depp between 1994 and 1998, added, "I know the truth about Johnny Depp. I know he never kicked me down the stairs. I had to say that truth."

Keke Palmer Still Doesn't Know Who Dick Cheney Is

A meme was born when Nope actress Keke Palmer revealed she didn't know who Dick Cheney was during an interview with Vanity Fair in 2019. On Friday (July 22nd), Vanity Fair published a new interview with the Alice actress, in which she shared that she still doesn't know who he is.

"Everybody was like, 'It was Dick Cheney!' And I'm like, still means nothing," she said. "The way people were coming up to me, telling me who he was, it seemed like he wasn't worth me doing the research on."

In a similar vein, Palmer went viral recently for not knowing who Scully and Mulder from The X-Files were either. While promoting Nope with her costars, she read fans' theories about the film. "I bet we see Scully and Mulder," one fan wrote.

Palmer responded, "And who the hell are they? Why would we see them?"

'Nope' Tops The Chart At The Domestic Box Office

Jordan Peele's new horror film Nope had a sizzling summer opening over the weekend, pulling in $44 million. Variety reports that it's the best opening weekend for an original film since Peele's film Us debuted in 2019.

Box Office Numbers from Friday (July 22nd) through Sunday (July 24th):

1. Nope, $44 million
2. Thor: Love and Thunder, $22.1 million
3. Minions: The Rise of Gru, $17.7 million
4. Where the Crawdads Sing, $10.33 million
5. Top Gun: Maverick, $10 million
6. Elvis, $6.3 million
7. Paws of Fury, $3.87 million
8. The Black Phone, $3.45 million
9. Jurassic World: Dominion, $2.96 million
10. Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris, $1.35 million

James Caan, Ben Affleck, Lupita Nyong'o + More!

JAMES CAAN'S CAUSE OF DEATH IS REVEALED: According to documents obtained by TMZ, The Godfather actor James Caan died from a heart attack and coronary artery disease. Caan also suffered from COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The Elf actor passed away on July 6th at 82 years old.

BEN AFFLECK NODS OFF WHILE HONEYMOONING IN PARIS: It's been an eventful time for Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, and it seems the Gone Girl star just needed a little shut-eye while vacationing in Paris. Page Six reports that Affleck dozed off while on a tourist cruise of the Seine River, following his wedding with Lopez in Las Vegas last week. In the photos, Affleck can be seen sitting in a chair with his feet up, his head back, and his mouth open.

LUPITA NYONG'O EATS FRUIT COVERED WITH ANTS: Black Panther actress Lupita Nyong'o posted a video of herself eating a piece of fruit covered with ants to Instagram on Friday (July 22nd). After taking a bite in the video, she says, "It's really good, it's not even crunchy or anything." Nyong'o captioned the post, "You can call me Ant-Woman!!"

MARTHA STEWART LOSES SIX OF HER PET PEACOCKS TO COYOTES: On Saturday (July 23rd), Martha Stewart posted to Instagram to share some sad news about her pet peacocks. Along with a video of one of the peacocks showing off his beautiful feathers, Stewart wrote, "RIP beautiful BlueBoy. The coyotes came in broad daylight and devoured him and five others including the magnificent White Boy any solutions for getting rid of six large and aggressive coyotes who have expensive tastes when it comes to poultry??"

Wakanda Forever, The Sandman, Keanu Reeves + More!

WATCH THE TRAILER FOR ‘WAKANDA FOREVER:' According to Today, Marvel released the first teaser for the Black Panther sequel Wakanda Forever on Saturday (July 23rd). The new film stands as a tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman, who starred as King T'Challa in the 2018 film—and who passed away from colon cancer in 2020. In the two-minute teaser, a mural of T'Challa can be seen, as Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett) says in an emotional speech, "I am queen of the most powerful nation in the world and now my entire family is gone. Have I not given everything?"

THE TRAILER FOR ‘THE SANDMAN' IS RELEASED: The AV Club reports that the trailer for the long-awaited TV series The Sandman, based on the comic book series by Neil Gaiman, dropped on Saturday (July 24th) at Comic-Con. Tom Sturridge and Kirby Howell-Baptiste star in the Netflix series.

SEE KEANU REEVES IN THE TRAILER FOR ‘JOHN WICK 4:' Variety reports that Keanu Reeves surprised fans at the San Diego Comic-Con Friday night (July 22nd) to debut footage from John Wick 4. The Matrix star crashed the Collider's Directors on Directing panel, where director Chad Stahelski was a panelist.

‘NAKED AND AFRAID' CONTESTANT MELANIE RAUSCHER DIES AT 35: Deadline reports that Melanie Rauscher, who appeared on two seasons of Naked and Afraid, was found dead on July 17th in Prescott, Arizona. Rauscher reportedly died in a guest room at a home where she was dog sitting. No foul play or drug use is suspected. The 35-year-old reality star did not leave a suicide note, and the dog she was caring for was unharmed.

Amber Heard Files Notice Of Appeal In Johnny Depp Defamation Trial

Nearly two months after a Virginia jury ruled in favor of Johnny Depp, Amber Heard has officially informed the court that she plans to appeal the verdict.

"Please take notice that Defendant and Counterclaim Plaintiff Amber Laura Heard, pursuant to Rule 5:9 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia, hereby gives Notice of her Appeal to the Virginia Court of Appeals from this Court's June 24, 2022 Final Judgment Order, the July 13, 2022 Order on Defendant and Counterclaim Plaintiff Amber Laura Beard's Post-Trial Motions ("Post-Trial Motions Order"), and from all additional Orders and rulings by the Trial Court prior to the entry of the Final Judgment Order and Post-Trial Motions Order," a three-page filing reads.

Heard has not yet paid the $8.3 million bond required in order to conduct the appeal. While the full amount will be required down the line, the Aquaman actress was only required to pay $500 to begin the process on Thursday (July 21st).

A spokesperson for Heard said, "We believe the court made errors that prevented a just and fair verdict consistent with the First Amendment. We are therefore appealing the verdict. While we realize today's filing will ignite the Twitter bonfires, there are steps we need to take to ensure both fairness and justice."

Alicia Silverstone Reveals She Still Co-Sleeps With Her 11-Year-Old Son

Alicia Silverstone opened up about her unusual parenting practices on a recent episode of The Ellen Fisher Podcast. The Clueless star shared that she and her 11-year-old son, Bear, still sleep together at night.

"Bear and I still sleep together," Silverstone said. "I'll be in trouble for saying that, but I really don't care."

The Crush actress explained that her parenting style is "following nature."

"If you were in any kind of wild setting where there are animals, if you put your baby over there," Silverstone said, pointing across the room, "your baby is going to get eaten. It's not ideal for the baby to be over there."

Jane Fonda Says Sex Gets Better With Age

Jane Fonda thinks people should embrace aging, and she can list the reasons why. The Grace and Frankie star told Entertainment Tonight recently, "I know this sounds strange, but it's great to get older. I mean, obviously it beats the alternative, which is to die."

Fonda continued, "It's so hard to be young. I mean, it's always been hard to be young -- it's even more hard now... It's all like, 'Who am I supposed to be? What am I supposed to do? What kind of a job am I supposed to have? Where am I supposed to go with my life? Why am I even here? Who should be my friends?'"

The 84-year-old also thinks the sex gets better with age. "Women, I think tend to get better because they lose their fear of saying what they need. You know, we go through, we waste way too much time not wanting to say, ‘Wait a minute, hold, hold it, hold it. No, no, no. Slow down. And a little to the left.' You know, we don't, we don't wanna do that," she said on Andy Cohen Live recently, laughing.

The 9 to 5 actress added, "But when we get older, it's like, 'No, I know what I want. Give me what I want.'"

Kevin Hart And Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Take The 'Tortilla Challenge'

Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson couldn't resist doing the viral "tortilla challenge" together. On Wednesday (July 20th), both stars posted a video to their respective Instagram accounts, showing them engaged in the standoff.

Hart and Johnson laugh as they slap each other with tortillas and try not to spit out a mouthful of water. "You can tell @KevinHart4Real has been waiting for the day he can finally slap the sh*t out of me with no consequences … This was fun," Johnson captioned the post.

Hart wrote, "If this shit don't make you laugh then something is physically wrong with you … I have been wanting to do this for years….I got to live out my dream and smack the living shit out of @therock …..Oh my god this felt so good!!!!!! Insert evil laugh."

The duo has teamed up again for the animated film DC League of Super-Pets, which will reach theaters on July 29th. Commenting on their special bond, Johnson told Entertainment Tonight recently, "I love Kevin and we always have the best time on-screen and off-screen and audiences enjoy us together too."

Hart added, "It's something that you have to realize how special it is, because it doesn't have to be this way. Typically, you don't have the relationships on screen and off at this magnitude, so I like the fact that we get along."

U2 Among Kennedy Center Honorees With George Clooney, Gladys Knight, Amy Grant

U2 will be spotlighted at this year's Kennedy Center Honors.

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced Thursday (7-21) that the 22-time Grammy winners, along with actor George Clooney, singers Gladys Knight and Amy Grant and composer Tania León will be honored in December.

It's a rare occasion that a band is among the honorees… Though U2 is in the company with Earth, Wind & Fire, they were the most recent group, that was in 2019. The Eagles were honored in 2016 and Led Zeppelin in 2012.

Kennedy Center President Deborah F. Rutter said she was told that U2 frontman Bono was eating and was so surprised that he dropped his fork when he was told the band had been selected for this lifetime achievement award.

This is the 45th year of the honors, which will include a gala performance Dec. 4 in Washington featuring top entertainers. The show will be broadcast on CBS at a later date.

TL;DR:

  • U2 will be spotlighted at this year's Kennedy Center Honors.
  • Along with actor George Clooney, singers Gladys Knight and Amy Grant and composer Tania León.
  • Will take place on Dec. 4 in Washington and will be broadcast on CBS at a later date.

Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck, Simu Liu + More!

MINISTER SHARES WHETHER HE THINKS JENNIFER LOPEZ AND BEN AFFLECK WILL LAST: Ryan Wolfe, the minister who wed Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck at A Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas, shared his opinion with People on whether he thinks the couple will make it. "I've done probably 10,000 weddings now, and by this point in my life I get a feel of couples -- I can really tell it was real," Wolfe said. "After seeing them and the love they have for each other, I 100 percent believe they will last. They will make it. I believe they found their soulmates. I really do believe they're meant for each other." On Thursday (July 21st), People reports that the newlyweds also arrived in Paris together, kicking off their honeymoon.

SIMU LIU AND JADE BENDER MAKE THEIR RED-CARPET DEBUT: Kim's Convenience actor Simu Liu and Senior Year actress Jade Bender seem to be confirming the romance rumors, as the pair appeared at the ESPY Awards together on Wednesday (July 20th). PopSugar reports that speculation about the couple dating has been circulating for the last month.

CHELSEA HANDLER COMMENTS ON JO KOY BREAKUP: On a recent episode of the We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle podcast, Chelsea Handler explained why she and Jo Koy went their separate ways. The Chelsea Lately star said, "It's nice to bend for people. It's nice to learn how to compromise. It's nice to learn how to demonstrate my love publicly. … I believe Jo needed that. I was so inspired by us, but Jo didn't crack me open. My psychiatrist cracked me open, and then I was open, and then I was able to bend for somebody. …. But you can't change somebody intrinsically." Handler shared that she was "willing to do so much bending" before reaching "a line." She added, "I'm proud of myself because I didn't let myself cross that line."

MICHELLE PFEIFFER RESPONDS TO BRITNEY SPEARS CALLING HER ‘A FREAKING GOD:' On Wednesday (July 20th), Britney Spears posted a scene from Batman Returns starring Michelle Pfeiffer to Instagram, saying that it was "probably the hottest scene I've ever seen in my life." Spears went on to praise Pfeiffer, saying that she is "the most charming … sexy … and alluring woman" and that she is "a freaking God." Pfeiffer seemed honored. "Wow Britney! Thank you for the beautiful compliment. I'm a huge fan," the Dangerous Minds actress replied.

Shonka Dukureh, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kurt Russell + More!

SHONKA DUKUREH DIES AT 44: People reports that Elvis actress and singer Shonka Dukureh was found dead in her Nashville apartment on Thursday (July 21st). One of Dukureh's two young children found her unresponsive in a bedroom and rushed to a neighbor's. No foul play is suspected. Dukureh starred as Big Mama Thornton in the Elvis biopic. The 44-year-old was a celebrated gospel singer, and her acting career was just beginning.

WATCH THE TRAILER FOR ‘HALLOWEEN ENDS:' Deadline reports that the trailer for the third and final Halloween movie has been released. Watch Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) and Michael Myers (Nick Castle) battle it out in the new trailer for Halloween Ends.

KURT AND WYATT RUSSELL TO CO-STAR IN NEW ‘GODZILLA' SERIES: According to Entertainment Tonight, Kurt and Wyatt Russell have both joined the cast of the Apple Original series focused on Godzilla and the Titans. This is the first time that the father-son duo have acted together since the 1998 film Soldier.

SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR TO STAR IN AND EXECUITVE PRODUCE ‘WOLF PACK:' Deadline reports that Buffy the Vampire Slayer actress Sarah Michelle Gellar is set to star in and executive produce the Paramount+ Teen Wolf spinoff Wolf Pack. The news was announced at the Teen Wolf: The Movie panel at the San Diego Comic-Con on Thursday (July 21st), where Gellar made a surprise appearance.

First Avenue Theater Pulls The Plug On Dave Chappelle Show

Dave Chappelle's Wednesday (July 20th) night show in Minneapolis was cancelled at the last minute in response to his perceived transphobic remarks.

The First Avenue theater pulled out of the sold-out show, writing on Instagram, "To staff, artists, and our community, we hear you and we are sorry. We know we must hold ourselves to the highest standards and we know we let you down."

Instead, the show took place at Varsity Theater, where he was previously scheduled to perform on July 21st and 22nd.

According to Deadline, tickets for Chappelle's First Avenue gig were suddenly released on July 18th and were scooped up within minutes for the 1,550 main room capacity facility.

Miles Teller's Wife Made Him Shave 'Top Gun' Mustache

Keleigh Sperry was not a fan of husband Miles Teller's Top Gun mustache.

The Top Gun: Maverick star told People in a recent interview, "My wife made me shave it immediately."

Despite Sperry's objection, the ‘stache has exploded on TikTok.

As far as Teller is concerned, ""I'm a big fan of it. If it makes them more confident, then more power to them. ... But we'll see, maybe it'll be a good summer trend and then die out."

Honey Boo Boo To Undergo Weight Loss Procedure

Alana "Honey Boo-Boo" Thompson will undergo a weight loss procedure this summer.

The 16-year-old's manager, Gina Rodriguez, told E! News on Wednesday (July 20th) that the former reality star and her 20-year-old boyfriend will both be having the non-surgical Suture Sculpt Endoscopic Sleeve procedure.

Rodriguez added, "Alana has been losing weight for months now and wants to do the procedure because she thinks it will help her lose more and keep it off."

Kim Kardashian Reunited With Kids After Visiting Pete Davidson In Australia

Kim Kardashian is back at home with her kids after visiting boyfriend Pete Davidson in Australia last week.

The reality star celebrated by posting photos of herself in bed with Saint, Chicago and Psalm Wednesday (July 20th) night with the caption, "Last Nite Bedtime."

Kardashian's sleepover with her kids follows a trip to visit Davidson in Queensland, Australia where the comedian is filming Wizards! alongside Orlando Bloom.

Celebrity Gossip: Kris Jenner, Khloe, Kardashian, Christine Baranski + More!

KRIS JENNER REPORTEDLY CONCERNED ABOUT KYLIE'S EXTRAVAGANT SPENDING: Kris Jenner is reportedly concerned about Kylie Jenner's extravagant spending. An insider told the New York Post, "Kylie has been spending so much that, after she bought the jet, her mom had to step in and tell her to slow down. This comes on the heels of Kylie being blasted as a "climate criminal" after bragging about her $72 million private jet on social media.

FRANKIE MUNIZ SAYS 'DWTS' EXAGGERATED HIS MEMORY LOSS: Frankie Muniz says that his memory loss isn't as bad as the producers of Dancing with The Stars made it seem. The Malcolm in the Middle star recently told the Pardon My Take podcast that the show's producers edited his remarks to make it seem like he has "zero memory of anything." According to the actor, he simply didn't remember a lot from that time. He told the podcast, "I remember I was Malcolm, but I did a lot of stuff, and I don't remember everything."

KHLOE KARDASHIAN ISN'T READY FOR SCHOOL TO START: Khloe Kardashian isn't ready for her daughter to head off to school in the fall. The Kardashians star showed off "the cutest" personalized backpacks for 4-year-old True Thompson's first day back at school and wrote, "OMG I'm so not ready for this!"

CHRISTINE BARANSKI 'DISSED' ELON MUSK: Christine Baranski recently gave Entertainment Weekly the scoop on the viral image of her glaring at Elon Musk at the 2022 Met Gala. She told the outlet Wednesday (July 20th), "I was actually dissing him as I was waiting in line to go to dinner." She explained that as an environmentalist, she feels he should be spending his billions to clean up the planet instead of going to space.

Industry: Justin Hartley, Tim Burton, H.E.R + More!

JUSTIN HARTLEY SERIES GETS PILOT ORDER AT CBS: This Is Us star Justin Hartley is once step closer to having a new series at CBS. According to Deadline, his drama series, The Never Game, has received a pilot order at the network. The series follows Hartley as a lone-wolf survivalist who roams the country as a "reward seeker."

TIM BURTON TO RECIEVE LUMIERE AWARD: Tim Burton will receive France's prestigious Lumiere Award at the 14th edition of the classic film-focused Lumiere Festival in Lyon this October. Previous recipients include Jane Campion (2021), Francis Ford Coppola (2019), and Quentin Tarantino (2013).

H.E.R. TO STAR IN 'BEAUTY AND THE BEAST': ABC announced Wednesday (July 20th) that H.E.R. will play Belle in the upcoming Beauty and the Beast musical. The Grammy Award-winning artist said in a statement, "I have always wanted to be a Disney princess, and I get to work with two wonderful directors Hamish Hamilton and my favorite, Jon M. Chu. It is very surreal, and I couldn't be more grateful." The musical, which will feature a blend of animated and live-action scenes, will air on December 15th.

TOM BERGERON CELEBRATES ALFONSO RIBERIO'S 'DWTS' GIG: Tom Bergeron is thrilled to hear that Alfonso Ribeiro will co-host Season 31 of Dancing With The Stars. The former DWTS host wrote in a recent Instagram post, "Now, getting Conrad Green back as DWTS showrunner is only ONE of their smartest decisions. Here's the other one. Congratulations, buddy."

'Tears Were Shed' By Both Jennifer Lopez And Ben Affleck During Las Vegas Wedding

Eyewitnesses to Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's Las Vegas wedding say that the ceremony was emotional. According to A Little White Wedding Chapel coordinator Kenosha Booth, "It was beautiful. Some tears were shed by them both."

Booth also relayed that the venue played "Here Comes the Bride" over a Bluetooth speaker as Lopez walked down the aisle. At the altar, the Marry Me actress and the Argo actor exchanged vows and wedding bands.

Lopez's child Emme and one of Affleck's three children attended the ceremony, along with Lopez's hairstylist, Chris Appleton. Another chapel source told People that the couple "wanted it to be very simple," and that they were "very excited."