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CHRIS ROCK COULD BE NEXT YEAR'S OSCARS HOST: The New York Post reports that Chris Rock might end up hosting the 95th annual Academy Awards. ABC's President of Entertainment Craig Erich said on Tuesday (May 17th) that he's open to Rock hosting in 2023. Erich also said next year's show will be "even better."

NETFLIX PLANS TO ROAST TOM BRADY: According to Today, NFL quarterback Tom Brady will be the first person featured on Netflix's new comedy special titled Greatest Roasts of All Time. Brady will also serve as an executive producer for the show. Netflix's vice president of stand-up and comedy formats, Robbie Praw, said, "We can't wait to burn three-time Super Bowl-losing quarterback Tom Brady, who only went back to the NFL in order to delay this roast."

‘SPIDERHEAD' TRAILER IS RELEASED: On Tuesday (May 17th), Netflix released the trailer for Spiderhead, starring Chris Hemsworth. The futuristic movie shows Hemsworth running a prison and performing experiments on the prisoners. Miles Teller and Jurnee Smollet star as two of the inmates.

HELEN MIRREN AND HARRISON FORD JOIN THE CAST OF ‘1932:' People reports that Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford are set to star in 1932, the next installment of Paramount+'s Yellowstone. The series is scheduled to be available for streaming in December.

On Monday (May 16th), the jury in Johnny Depp's defamation trial against Amber Heard saw photos of Heard's face following the last fight the former couple got into before divorcing. Heard also detailed how she covered up bruises on her face with makeup.

The photos introduced to the jury on Monday (May 16th) showed red marks and swelling on Heard's face, which Heard testified were the result of Depp throwing a phone at her.

Two days after this final altercation, Heard filed for divorce. She also got a temporary restraining order against the Pirates of the Caribbean actor and was photographed leaving a courthouse with "a clear red mark on her right cheek."

The Aquaman actress also testified on Monday (May 16th) that she was not responsible for the fecal matter left in the former couple's bed. She said their teacup Yorkshire terrier had bowel issues ever since the dog ingested some of Depp's marijuana.

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker confirmed their marriage and posted black-and-white photos from their special day to their respective Instagram accounts on Monday (May 16th). "Till death do us part," they each captioned the posts.

The photos show the couple kissing and leaving the courthouse. Kardashian shows off her short, white wedding dress and veil, as she lays in the front of a convertible in another photo. Barker looks cool as a cucumber in his all-black ensemble and matching sunglasses.

Another photo shows the couple standing next to Kardashian's grandmother, Mary Jo "MJ" Campbell, and Barker's father, Randy Barker.

"I love you," Kris Jenner commented on Kardashian's post. Kim Kardashian wrote, "KRAVIS FOREVER" and added an infinity symbol.

Two years after American Psycho actress Chloe Sevigny and art gallerist Sinisa Mackovic first got married at City Hall in New York City, the couple held a wedding ceremony amongst friends and family. Mackovic posted to his Instagram stories on Sunday (May 15th) to share the news.

The photos Mackovic shared included a selfie of the couple, a homemade "JUST MARRIED" sign on the back of a convertible, and their two-year-old son, Vanja, dressed in his wedding garb.

Magazine editor Olivier Zahm posted a photo of the newlyweds to Instagram on Sunday (May 15th) writing, "Just married @chloessevigny."

Sevigny previously announced that she and Mackovic got married in March of 2020. Less than two months after saying "I do," they welcomed Vanja to the world.

The Flash actor Ezra Miller has been arrested multiple times in Hawaii recently, and new bodycam footage from an arrest in March shows them insisting that Hawaii police officers stop misgendering them.

In the new video, Miller complains about experiencing wrist pain from the cuffs, adding that they are a musician and that their nerves are important to them.

Following this, an officer refers to Miller as "sir," which clearly upsets Miller. "I'm not a sir. I'm transgender nonbinary," they reply. Miller continues, "If you fail to do that again, it is an act of intentional bigotry and it is a technical hate crime according to U.S. Federal law."

The new footage comes from Miller's arrest in March for disorderly conduct and harassment.

Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly will stop at nothing to express their love to and for one another. On Sunday (May 15th), the Jennifer's Body actress posted a series of photos to Instagram from the 2022 Billboard Music Awards—including a screenshot that shares she cut a hole in her blue jumpsuit to have sex with Kelly.

"Was this blue outfit expensive because we just cut a hole in the crotch so we could have sex," she wrote to her stylist, Maeve Reilly, via text.

Reilly responded, "I hate you," and added three laughing emojis. "I'll fix it."

One fan humorously wrote in the comments section, "Everything I know about this relationship has been completely against my will."

SARAH LEVY IS PREGNANT WITH HER FIRST BABY: According to Page Six, Schitt's Creek star Sarah Levy and her husband, Graham Outerbridge, are expecting their first baby. Levy posted a photo to Instagram on Monday (May 16th), showing off her belly. "We'll take all the salt & vinegar chips and the hottest hot sauce you have, thx!" she captioned the post.

EMMA ROBERTS IS ‘DATING' FOLLOWING HER SPLIT WITH GARRETT HEDLUND: Entertainment Tonight reports that Emma Roberts and Garrett Hedlund are a thing of the past. "Emma and Garrett are totally done romantically and Emma has been dating and doing her own thing. Emma loves being a mom and she takes great pride in it," a source told the publication. This comes after Hedlund shared a hand-written note to Roberts to Instagram on Mother's Day. The former couple co-parent their one-year-old son, Rhodes.

JULIA FOX GOES GROCERY SHOPPING IN UNDERWEAR AND DENIM BOOTS: Uncut Gems actress Julia Fox knows how to shake things up. On Sunday (May 15th), Page Six reports that Fox was spotted grocery shopping in Hollywood, wearing a bralette and briefs along with a denim jacket and denim boots. A meme account posted a photo of Fox wearing the outfit along with the caption, "When it's laundry day but you have errands to run." Fox shared the post to her Instagram stories on Monday (May 16th), writing, "I just think that if it's socially acceptable at the beach it should be the same everywhere lol."

MATT JAMES SAYS RACHAEL KIRKCONNELL AND TYLER CAMERON HAVE A ‘LOVE-HATE RELATIONSHIP:' According to People, former Bachelor Matt James told Andy Cohen on Watch What Happens Live recently that his girlfriend, Rachael Kirkconnell, and his best friend, Tyler Cameron, have a "love-hate relationship." James didn't elaborate any further on the situation, so the reasons why remain a mystery.

MAGGIE PETERSON DIES AT 81: Deadline reports that The Andy Griffith Show actress Maggie Peterson passed away on May 15th at the age of 81. "It is with great sorrow that we report that our dear Aunt Maggie died yesterday afternoon. She passed peacefully in her sleep with her family present," her family posted to Facebook on Monday (May 16th). Peterson appeared in films such as Angel in My Pocket and The Love God? and on television shows such as Love, American Style, Green Acres and The Odd Couple.

THE SIXTH SEASON OF ‘BLACK MIRROR' IS IN THE WORKS: Variety reports that Netflix is currently working on the sixth season of Black Mirror. This news comes almost three years after season five was released on the streaming platform.

EDIE FALCO TO PLAY PETE DAVIDSON'S MOTHER IN ‘BUPKIS:' According to The Hollywood Reporter, Nurse Jackie actress Edie Falco is set to star as Pete Davidson's mother in Bupkis. Created by Lorne Michaels, the series is a comedic fiction based on Davidson's real life.

TRAILER FOR ‘THE OLD MAN' IS RELEASED: FX released the trailer for their suspense-filled and action-packed series The Old Man on Monday (May 16th). According to Deadline, the show stars Jeff Bridges as a man who left the CIA years ago and has been living off the grid, until assassins catch up with him.

Tremors actor Fred Ward passed away at the age of 79 on May 8th, according to a statement released by one of his representatives. His cause of death has not yet been revealed.

In addition to Tremors, Ward starred in a number of films including Henry and June, The Right Stuff, The Player, Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins, Miami Blues, Short Cuts, Sweet Home Alabama, and Exit Speed. Ward won a Golden Globe for his role in Short Cuts.

"It was Fred Ward's wish that any memorial tributes be made in the form of donations to the Boston University Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Center. Please visit https://bit.ly/BUSMCTE or contact 617-358-9535 for more information," his representative shared.

Ward is survived by his wife, Marie-France Ward, and his son, Django Ward.

On Friday (May 13th), Kevin Bacon posted to Twitter in remembrance of the late actor. "So sad to hear about Fred Ward. When it came to battling underground worms I couldn't have asked for a better partner. I will always remember chatting about his love of Django Reinhardt and jazz guitar during our long hot days in the high desert. Rest In Peace Fred," he wrote.

Reese Witherspoon also honored her former costar on social media Friday (May 13th).

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker have officially tied the knot! The couple were married in Santa Barbara, California, on Sunday (May 15th).

The Kardashians star and the Blink-182 drummer were seen in formal wedding attire at the courthouse on Anacapa Street downtown. Kardashian's grandmother, Mary Jo Campbell, and Barker's father, Randy, were spotted standing by their sides.

Kardashian and Barker drove off in a black lowrider convertible with a "JUST MARRIED" sign on the back of it. Last week, the pair hosted a wedding shower in Palm Springs, California.

Over the weekend, Saturday Night Live had "fun" with Johnny Depp's defamation trial against Amber Heard, showcasing a skit that was focused on Heard allegedly defecating in Depp's bed.

In the Cold Open, comedian Kyle Mooney takes the stand as Depp in the courtroom. Aidy Bryant, playing an attorney, says there is surveillance footage of Depp's house staff "discovering the alleged fecal matter on the bed."

Heidi Gardner, who plays Heard's attorney, says, "Objection, that still wouldn't prove my client is guilty of anything."

"But, I'll allow it, because it does sound fun," Cecily Strong says, as she plays the judge in the trial. "And this trial is for fun."

After viewing the footage, Strong says, "This trial has given me a lot to consider. On the one hand, I believe Mr. Depp's story, but on the other hand your constant little smirk lets me know this isn't the first woman that you've made so mad she pooped in your bed."

"I guess I have been known to be a full nightmare?" Mooney says, before putting on a pair of sunglasses.

Jason Momoa appears to be moving on following his breakup with Lisa Bonet. According to People, the Aquaman actor is now dating Ambulance actress Eiza Gonzalez.

A source told the publication, "They are dating. He cares about her. He's in a great place, working on Fast X. He's quite busy and he's in a good place."

"They're both busy with work but are having fun together. It's nothing serious yet," another insider said.

Momoa and Bonet were together for nearly 20 years. They announced they were going their separate ways via a joint statement released in January.

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness fell by 67% in its second weekend at the domestic box office, pulling in $61 million. The drop is one of MCU's biggest for weekend number two, although Spider-Man: No Way Home is among those titles as well, with a 67.5% drop. According to Deadline, sub-par reviews are to blame for the decrease in turnout.

Universal's Firestarter didn't have such a fiery start over the weekend either, bringing in just $3.8 million. Meanwhile, Everything Everywhere All at Once continues to perform well, earning another $3.3 million. The film is A24's third highest-grossing film at the moment.

Box Office Numbers From Friday, May 13th through Sunday, May 15th:

1. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, $61 million
2. The Bad Guys, $6.9 million
3. Sonic the Hedgehog 2, $4.55 million
4. Firestarter, $3.8 million
5. Everything Everywhere All at Once, $3.3 million
6. Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, $2.42 million
7. The Lost City, $1.73 million
8. The Northman, $1.7 million
9. Family Camp, $1.42 million
10. Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, $1.05 million

CHRIS ROCK JOKES ABOUT OSCARS SLAP: According to The New York Post, Chris Rock addressed Will Smith slapping him at the 94th annual Academy Awards in his new show, Ego Death, on Thursday (May 12th). "I'm OK, if anybody was wondering," he said. "I got most of my hearing back." Rock continued, "People expect me to talk about the bulls – – t. I'm not going to talk about it right now. I'll get to it eventually — on Netflix." The comedian added, "Anyone who says ‘words hurt' — has never been punched in the face."

JOJO FLETCHER AND JORDAN RODGERS ARE MARRIED: Us Weekly reports that Bachelorette star JoJo Fletcher officially married former NFL quarterback Jordan Rodgers on Saturday (May 14th). The pair met on season 12 of the show, and they just celebrated their six-year anniversary on Thursday (May 12th). The wedding ceremony took place at the Sunstone Winery in Santa Ynez, California.

STARS SHOW UP IN SUPPORT OF ROE V. WADE AT ‘BANS OFF OUR BODIES' PROTEST: On Saturday (May 14th), "Bans Off Our Bodies" protests took place across the country in response to the leaked draft decision by the Supreme Court. Many stars showed up at the Los Angeles City Hall for the event. Photos shared by TooFab show Milla Jovovich, Constance Wu, Laura Dern, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Ricki Lake, Connie Britton, and more participating in the rally.

KENDALL JENNER RESPONDS TO VIRAL VIDEO OF HER CUTTING A CUCUMBER: In the most recent episode of The Kardashians, Kendall Jenner seems to have a hard time slicing a cucumber—even crossing her arms at one point to chop the vegetable. Fans couldn't help but notice. "Kendall Jenner trying to cut a f----- cucumber is the most tragic thing I've ever witnessed," one fan wrote. Jenner retweeted the post on Thursday (May 12th) along with the caption, "Tragic!"

NETFLIX RELEASES CULTURE MEMO FOLLOWING DAVE CHAPPELLE FALLOUT: After Netflix experienced backlash from some of its workers in response to Dave Chappelle's controversial stand-up special, The New York Post reports that the streaming platform recently released a memo titled "Netflix Culture — Seeking Excellence." The memo reads, "As employees we support the principle that Netflix offers a diversity of stories, even if we find some titles counter to our own personal values. Depending on your role, you may need to work on titles you perceive to be harmful. If you'd find it hard to support our content breadth, Netflix may not be the best place for you."

AMERICAN AUTO GREENLIT FOR A SECOND SEASON: Variety reports that NBC has renewed American Auto for a second season. Created by Superstore's Justin Spitzer, the comedy stars Ana Gasteyer as the first female CEO of a car manufacturing company.

CAMILA CABELLO REPLACES KELLY CLARKSON ON THE VOICE: TVLine reports that Camila Cabello will be joining The Voice for its 22nd season. The singer-songwriter will take Kelly Clarkson's place as a full-time coach, starring alongside Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton, and John Legend.

ELLEN DEGENERES HAS 'BEEN CRYING A LOT' IN ANTICIPATION OF HER LAST SHOW: According to Page Six, Ellen DeGeneres is saying a "very emotional" goodbye to her long-running talk show. "Ellen's been crying a lot. The whole few weeks leading up to the finale were very emotional," a source told the publication. The last episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show airs on May 26th.

Fans are concerned about The Princess Diaries actress Heather Matarazzo, who tweeted that she is "struggling just to survive" after multiple career setbacks.

In a series of now-deleted tweets transcribed by BuzzFeed Wednesday (May 11th), the 39-year-old actress wrote that she has "hit her limit with whatever games the universe is playing," and is "at a loss."

She continued, "I have taken the disappointments, the rejections, etc., and maintained that rejection is redirection. I have had continual FAITH in the Universe, but today, something broke. I feel cast."

The Welcome To Dollhouse star further added, "I've given my life to acting for over 30 years. And am done struggling just to survive. I just need a win. A life changing win."

Matarazzo most recently appeared in fifth installment of the Scream franchise as Martha Meeks.

Ariel Winter has left Los Angeles in order to lead a life away from the spotlight.

The Modern Family alum told Julie Bowen on the Quitters podcast, "Part of the reason I always hated L.A. is because I have been followed by paparazzi for a very long portion of my life. And I really, really dislike having my space invaded."

She added that living away from Hollywood will allow her to "live some of the young adult life I haven't been able to live."

Although she's settled in her new home, the actress will have to return to L.A. for work, including the forthcoming NBC series, Hungry.

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker appear to have hosted a wedding shower in Palm Springs, CA on Wednesday (May 11th).

Page Six reports that social media posts from attendees like Toby Morse, Phil Riportella and Allie Rizzo show the event was held at the vegan hotspot Crossroads Kitchen and featured skull decorations and a "Kravis 4 Ever" balloon display.

The event appeared to be an all-day affair that included a pool-side screening of the film Edward Scissorhands.

Matt Damon is getting slammed on social media for advertising cryptocurrencies amid the crypto crash.

The Bourne Identity actor appeared in a recent advertisement for Crypto.com, and Twitter was flooded with angry messages for the actor on Thursday as the crypto market lost $200 billion.

One user wrote, "Matt Damon was in Oceans 11, 12, 13. You crypto guys just fell victim to his latest heist."

The staff of the Wendy Williams Show is trying to bring Wendy Williams back for the show's finale. According to Page Six, show sources say a lot of people on staff "feel like there should be a tribute to Wendy or some kind of farewell." The source added that at the end of the day, "It's her show and she's not there for it," they added.

The source insists that staffers want Wendy to come back for one last show because "they have all these fond memories." The source explained, "People want her to come back… A lot of people — especially the mid and low-level producers — signed up for the job because of Wendy. It feels like it's just going to end without her. It's weird.

Meanwhile, another source told us that staffers are still traumatized over Wendy's alleged erratic behavior in recent years, saying, "There have been days where people thought they wouldn't have a job because she wouldn't show up to work, so this idea that there's some conundrum? No." The source added, "She held the fate of almost 125 staffers' ability to care for their families in her hands. They're glad they finally have some security in their life with Shepherd's show."

Wendy's final episode is set to air on June 17th.

FRED SAVAGE ENGAGING IN 'SELF-REFLECTION': Insiders say Fred Savage has been "doing a lot of self-reflection" since his firing from The Wonder Years reboot last week. A source told Page Six, "Fred has really taken this issue very seriously and is doing a lot of self-reflection about how he could and should have handled different circumstances better." They continued, saying that the 45-year-old actor-turned-director "knows he can be an a-hole at times. There are some unresolved issues that Fred wants to deal with."

ELLEN BARKIN TO TAKE THE STAND IN DEPP-HEARD TRIAL: Ellen Barkin, Amber Heard's sister Whitney Henriquez and Johnny Depp will all be called to the stand when Heard's defamation trial resumes next week (May 15th). People confirms that Barkin will appear via video as a witness for Heard while Henriquez will take the stand in person. Both previously testified on behalf of the Aquaman actress in Depp's highly publicized U.K. libel lawsuit case against British tabloid The Sun.

KATHY HILTON MISSED NICKY'S BABY SHOWER: Kathy Hilton recently missed her younger daughter's third baby shower, but she plans to attend the birth. She told People, "I felt terrible that I could not be there," and added, "Nicky is easy. I fly in for all the births. I'll be there holding her hand. It'll be in the next five or six weeks. This past weekend, Kathy's other daughter, Paris Hilton, threw a blue-themed bear-filled baby shower.

EWAN MCGREGOR SPOTTED WITH WEDDING RING: Ewan McGregor was spotted wearing his wedding band for the first time since taking Mary Elizabeth Winstead as his bride. According to Page Six, the Obi-Wan Kenobi actor was photographed rocking a silver band on his left ring finger at a press event for the Disney+ series in London Thursday (May 12th). McGregor and Winstead, 37, got married in an intimate ceremony at their home in the Topanga Canyon area of Los Angeles in late April, surrounded by their close friends.

For anyone watching Jessica Biel's new show, Candy… You may not have realized that you were also watching Justin Timberlake make a cameo.

In an unannounced appearance, Timberlake acted in a fake mustache and fake hair and looked nothing like himself as he played a deputy named Diffy.

Although the two have been married for 9 years, Initially, Biel had no idea that he was interested in the part. To get the job, Timberlake approached her producing partner, instead of her.

Candy is a five-part limited series in which Biel plays the main character. It's streaming now on Hulu.

TL;DR:

• Justin Timberlake make a cameo on wife, Jessica Biel's new show on Hulu, Candy
• Timberlake appeared in a fake mustache and fake hair and looked nothing like himself as he played a deputy named Diffy.

'SPINAL TAP' GETS SEQUEL: This Is Spinal Tap is getting a sequel. Deadline reports that Rob Reiner will direct the follow up to the 1984 cult classic and return as Marty Dibergi. David St. Hubbins (Michael McKean), Derek Smalls (Harry Shearer), and Nigel Tufnel (Christopher Guest) will also return.

'REALITY BITES' SERIES IN THE WORKS AT PEACOCK: A Reality Bites series from the original screenwriter of the 1994 film is in the works at Peacock. Deadline reports that Helen Childress will write and executive produce the show, which is centered on the Lelaina Pierce and her three best friends as they leave college and try "adulting" in the 1990s.

NETFLIX TO STREAM NORM MACDONALD'S LAST STANDUP SPECIAL: Netflix has confirmed that Norm MacDonald's posthumous stand-up special, Norm MacDonald: Nothing Special, will launch on May 30th. David Spade broke the news about the special on his podcast Wednesday (May 11th). He and a few other comedians have seen the footage of the self-taped special that was recorded shortly before MacDonald's death in September 2021.

CW CANCELS SEVEN SHOWS: The CW cancelled seven shows in one day. On Thursday (May 12th), the network announced that 4400, Batwoman, Charmed, DC's Legends of Tomorrow, Dynasty, In The Dark, Naomi, Roswell, New Mexico, and Legacies have all gotten the axe. The cancellation of Legacies, a spinoff of The Vampire Diaries and The Originals, ends The Vampire Diaries universe's 13-year-run on the network.

Selma Blair revealed to People that she got drunk for the first time at age 7.

The actor was discussing her new memoir, Mean Baby when she told the magazine, "But the year I was seven, when we basically had Manischewitz on tap and no one was paying attention to my consumption level, I put it together: the feeling was not God but fermentation.

"I thought 'Well this is a huge disappointment, but since it turns out I can get the warmth of the Lord from a bottle, thank God there's one right here.' I got drunk that night. "

She added, "I don't know if I would've survived childhood without alcoholism. That's why it's such a problem for a lot of people. It really is a huge comfort, a huge relief in the beginning."

According to an excerpt of Mean Baby published by the magaine, the Cruel Intentions star also reveals that she was sexually assaulted by a school administrator as a teen.