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How gunslingers, depression, a classic Dickensian villain and, yes, a beautiful love story helped shape Ted Lasso’s brooding hero Roy Kent.  By Joanna Robinson August 20, 2021 “It’s nice to watch people be nice to each other.” That’s the line you most often hear someone use when they talk up Apple’s breakout smash hit Ted

Is Jordyn Woods throwing shade? Kylie Jenner’s former BFF seemingly addressed her falling-out with the Kardashian family on the Aug. 18 episode of ‘Cribs’. While showing off her home on the Aug. 18 episode of MTV’s newly revived Cribs, Jordyn Woods, 23, ended up discussing cancel culture. And while doing so, she seemingly threw shade

Britney Spears is under investigation over misdemeanor battery after a staff member at her home alleged the singer struck her, authorities said Thursday. Deputies responded to Spears’ home in Southern California after the staff member reported the Monday night dispute, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office said. No one was injured. Read more: Britney Spears’ father,

On August 19, Kendall Jenner and Devin Booker looked relaxed and in love as they commenced a romantic getaway to Sardinia. Kendall Jenner, 25, and her boyfriend Devin Booker took off to Sardinia on Thursday, August 19 for some much-needed fun in the sun. The couple was dressed for ultimate relaxation when they arrived via private jet.

A prosecutor described sex abuse claims against R&B star R. Kelly Wednesday, saying the long-anticipated trial now underway was “about a predator” who used his fame to entice girls, boys and young women before dominating and controlling them physically, sexually and psychologically. “This case is not about a celebrity who likes to party a lot,”

Drew Barrymore looks like a ray of sunshine in a vibrant yellow one-piece swimsuit! She finished the look with a whimsical floral swim cap. Ray of sunshine Drew Barrymore rocked a vibrant yellow one-piece swimsuit in a new Instagram post. The actress, 46, looked like summer personified in the snapshot shared on Wednesday, Aug. 18.

Arnold Schwarzenegger has had enough. The Terminator actor had some strong words for COVID-19 deniers and anti-maskers, which he shared to his Instagram account on Wednesday. It’s captioned: “You have the freedom to be a shmuck. Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.” Schwarzenegger, 74, said that humanity should be listening to experts on

Who could have seen this coming, other than literally everyone? By Bess Levin August 17, 2021 When he hasn’t been working to disenfranchise millions of people, effectively outlaw abortion, or ensuring people can carry a gun without background checks, licenses, or training, Texas governor Greg Abbott has spent the last year and a half insisting

Kylie Jenner is launching a swimwear line! The former reality TV star announced the news of Kylie Swim while modeling pieces from the upcoming collection. This just in on the Kardashian-Jenner front: Kylie Jenner is expanding her empire to include swimwear. The Kylie Cosmetics mogul, 24, announced that she will soon launch a swimwear brand

One night while trying something other than endlessly doomscrolling for stories about Donald Trump, climate change, and the pandemic, I chanced upon an ad for an odd scented candle. We’ve become accustomed to these sorts of things (thanks, Gwyneth!), but I’d never imagine I’d find a candle that smells like a record store. DW Home’s

A deliberately frustrating finale drove home the core themes of Mike White’s terrific series.  By Richard Lawson August 15, 2021 Though it opened with a mystery-box setup—who’s in the coffin getting loaded onto the airplane?—The White Lotus was far from a whodunit, or a who-died. It was, instead, a pretty matter-of-fact show, plain and harrowing

Erykah Badu took to Twitter to share a message that asked for forgiveness for from Barack and Michelle Obama for ‘being a terrible guest’ at his 60th birthday party and thanked them for ‘all the love.’ Erykah Badu, 50, is issuing a public apology for sharing a now-deleted video from Barack Obama‘s 60th birthday party.

Vacation mode: Kendall Jenner rocked a turquoise thong bikini in a new snapshot ahead of the weekend. Kendall Jenner is out of office. The model, 25, rocked a turquoise thong bikini and posed in front of a scenic beachfront pool in a new post shared on Instagram on Friday, Aug. 13. The former Keeping Up

Jamie Spears has agreed to step down from his long time role as conservator of his daughter Britney Spears‘ estate, the pop star’s attorney said on Thursday. Read more: Britney Spears’ lawyer wants her father off conservatorship immediately “We are pleased that Mr. Spears and his lawyer have today conceded in a filing that he

Part of Britney Spears’s battle to free herself from a 13-year conservatorship is over: her father, Jamie Spears, has agreed to step down, per legal documents obtained by TMZ. After claiming “there are, in fact, no actual grounds for suspending or removing Mr. Spears as the Conservator of the Estate,” Jamie’s lawyer wrote, “Nevertheless, even

The ‘Home Before Dark’ season 2 finale has arrived. In this EXCLUSIVE preview, Hilde breaks down the ‘smoking gun’ situation to her dad and what they need to do next. Hilde, Izzy, and Bridget are watching video footage in this EXCLUSIVE preview of the Home Before Dark season 2 finale when Matt walks through the

Jeopardy! executive producer Mike Richards will replace the late Alex Trebek as host of the long-running quiz show, while Big Bang Theory actor Mayim Bialik has agreed to host the show’s various spin-off specials, Sony Pictures Television announced Wednesday. Sony touted Richards and Bialik as a two-person replacement for Trebek, who died of pancreatic cancer last

For those Real Housewives of New York fans who have ever wondered what it’s like to wake up hungover in the infamous “fish room” inside Blue Stone Manor after a long night of screaming at your friends, Dorinda Medley is about to give you the opportunity to find out. The reality TV show alum announced

Rumer Willis looked stunning when her perfectly red curls made their debut in an Instagram selfie on August 10. Rumer Willis, 32, surprised her Instagram followers with the unexpected debut of a new hair transformation on Aug. 10, when she shared a series of photos showcasing her new red curls. The makeup-free beauty wore a

TV star Christina Applegate revealed Tuesday that she’s been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). The 49-year-old Dead to Me actor announced her condition on Twitter, saying it’s been a “tough road” since her diagnosis a few months ago. Hi friends. A few months ago I was diagnosed with MS. It’s been a strange journey. But

The Florida governor is now threatening to withhold pay from school districts that require masks in the fall. By Bess Levin August 9, 2021 Quick: You’re the governor of a state where COVID-19 is literally out of control, reportedly accounting for about 20% of all new infections in the country. As one doctor recently explained,

The upcoming season of ‘The Ellen DeGeneres’ will be the last. The premiere date for the final season has been revealed and a new promo has dropped. The Ellen DeGeneres Show has been a daytime mainstay since 2003. Ellen DeGeneres has been the host of her own talk show for 18 seasons, and now she’s

Markie Post, who played the public defender in the 1980s sitcom “Night Court” and was a regular presence on television for four decades, has died. She was 70. Post’s manager, Ellen Lubin Sanitsky, said Post died Saturday in Los Angeles after a years-long battle with cancer. Post was a longtime television regular who appeared in

The kid from Colts Neck did good. By Jordan Hoffman August 7, 2021 Her old man sings about racing in the street, but she’s the one actually doing it. Well, show jumping isn’t just about racing (and its not in a street), but the point is that Jessica Springsteen and her teammates Laura Kraut and

Three decades after Boyz II Men burst onto the music scene, the trio will be involved in a Vegas show, alongside some of the other biggest 90s boy groups. Boyz II Men stars Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman have opened up about their upcoming Vegas shows. The trio, which also includes Nathan Morris, have been making music for 30

After a popular petition and some Hollywood support, the push to make a Nathan Fillion Civilian Pavilion succeeded — at least temporarily. For two days over the weekend, Edmonton city hall will don a new identity and new name to honour the actor from Edmonton. Read more: ‘Nathan Fillion Civilian Pavilion’ petition gets Hollywood superstar

The release of her from-the-vault album gets the living legend talking. By Jordan Hoffman August 6, 2021 Barbra Streisand, the EGOT-winner and performer with six decades of perfection under her belt, unveiled a new album Friday called Release Me 2. It is a collection of previously unreleased tracks dating from 1962 to 2014, from songwriters

Learn more about Michael Jackson’s three kids, who the beloved singer left behind after his sudden death in 2009. When Michael Jackson passed away in June 2009 at age 50, his death shocked the world. At the time of his passing, his three children were still all very young. Michael’s only daughter Paris, who was 11 when

Scarlett Johansson is suing the Walt Disney Co. over its streaming release of Black Widow, which she said breached her contract and deprived her of potential earnings. In a lawsuit filed Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court, the Black Widow star and executive producer said her contract guaranteed an exclusive theatrical release. The Wall Street Journal