Dementia

DEMI MOORE WANTS BRUCE WILLIS TO TRY SOMETHING NEW

If Demi Moore gets her way, her ex-husband Bruce Willis will be traveling abroad in early 2025. Thanks to her jet-setting lifestyle, Demi has met some of the wealthiest and also powerful people in the world. During a jaunt to Europe she was introduced to a doctor who developed an experimental treatment for dementia involving direct injections into the brain. While we won’t get into the technical aspects here, Demi liked what she heard, and now wants Bruce to undergo the procedure. Although he’s getting the best possible conventional treatments available, Demi thinks Bruce should roll the dice and try this procedure. The problem is it’s not FDA approved and unavailable in the US, so it would have to be done overseas. Since Bruce isn’t capable of making medical decisions, the family has agreed to discuss it when they spend part of the holidays together.

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HERE’S WHAT WE KNOW

Jamie Foxx was in the news for a few reasons. First, he finally admitted it was a stroke that landed him in the hospital last year. Loyal readers will know we hinted at that, and it was being talked about around Hollywood. He also made the news for an incident at Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills where he got into a brouhaha with some of the crew members of Johnny Knoxville’s Jackass franchise over a penis shaped laser pointer. Here’s what we know. The entire fracas was filmed and if it is cleared by the company’s legal team, it could wind up in an upcoming Jackass special! My source says that Jamie was NOT in the joking mood that night, and overreacted to the gag. Now he is trying to make peace with Johnny’s team – as the LAST thing he wants of for the footage to be part of a movie!

Wendy Williams made the news after she was photographed on an electric mobility scooter in Miami while attending her son Kevin’s college graduation. We just heard that Wendy recently underwent an experimental (and expensive) medical treatment for her dementia which involves altering the temperature of the brain. My source says that the results were impressive and that’s why Wendy, who’s been a recluse for awhile, was able to get out and watch her son walk with his cap and gown. You can expect to see more of her as her treatment continues and condition hopefully improves.

Kylie Kelce made the news when the debut episode of her podcast, Not Gonna Lie, topped Joe Rogan in listeners. Here’s what we know. While we were pleasantly surprised when Kylie expressed her political views on the podcast (many assumed she was a Trumper, and that couldn’t be further from the truth) we won’t be surprised if Taylor Swift pops up on an upcoming episode – yes, people, it’s happening! For those who have been living under a rock, Kylie is married to retired pro footballer turned sportscaster Jason whose brother Travis is Taylor’s boyfriend. My source says that now that her Eras tour is over Taylor has agreed to appear on Kylie’s podcast and discuss her tour, her cats and of course Travis.

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr were a big story this week when they reunited for a few songs during Paul’s concert in the UK. We can now share this. The surprise duet was only the beginning, and the former band mates are teaming up for the first time in decades to release a new single with all proceeds going to charity. My source says that this has been in the works for many years and it will be their gift, and a swan song to their legion of Beatles fans. If all goes according to their plan, the anticipated song should be released next summer.

The third season of White Lotus was in the headlines as its February 16 debut date and trailer were released. Here’s what we know. The star of season one and two, Jennifer Coolidge secretly filmed her cameo for season 3. Even though she died in the finale of the last season, she’s coming back in a flashback scene which will either be included in the season opener or final episode. The producers are debating on the final edit of the season and haven’t decided on where to include Jennifer’s surprise appearance. Unless something crazy happens in the editing room you can expect it.

Finally, Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Garner were a big story as they were photographed together attending their kids’ school play. Here’s what we know. Loyal readers aren’t surprised that the Jens are friends, but we just heard that they are cohosting a Christmas party so that their respective children -who are all very close- can exchange gifts and celebrate together. As we previously reported, their kids have become siblings since their families were blended and just because J.Lo’s marriage to Ben Affleck didn’t work out, doesn’t mean their kids still aren’t close. It was both Jens who decided to put together a joint holiday celebration and while it might not happen on a Christmas Day, the entire crew will be spending at least part of the holiday celebrating together as a family.

Janet Charlton’s Hollywood wishes you a very Merry Christmas filled with good health, laughter, enough cookies and cocoa for Santa, and of course a juicy turkey dinner -and even juicier gossip!

BRUCE WILLIS DOCUMENTARY IN THE WORKS

Despite an illustrious career, Bruce Willis has never won the an Academy Award, but now his three oldest daughters, Rumer, Tallulah, and Scout just might. According to a family friend, the girls have been documenting their dad‘s ongoing battle with dementia, and plan to turn the recorded footage into a documentary short which could very easily be nominated for an Oscar. While the details are sketchy, it probably won’t happen while Bruce is still alive as the film is meant to be not only look into dealing with dementia, but also a loving tribute to their dad.

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O.J. Simpson passed away this week at the age of 76, and according to our inside source, YEARS ago he wrote a letter and locked it in a safe with instructions for his family to read it only after his death. While the contents of the letter have yet to be revealed, there is much speculation that the letter might actually be a confession to the killings of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend, Ron Goldman. As of now, the family is too busy making memorial arrangements, but apparently they’re also deciding on whether to make the letter public. Keep in mind it might NOT be a confession, it could also be a denial, allowing O.J. to take his secrets to the grave.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard made headlines again this week after debuting her new nose. Gypsy underwent plastic surgery having a rhinoplasty, but we are hearing this is only the start. The surgery was compliments of a local plastic surgeon close to where she’s living. My source says that Gypsy is also planning to have more work done to her face, including softening her jaw line as well as liposuction on her thighs.

Aoki Lee Simmons (Russell Simmons and Kimora Lee Simmons’ daughter) nearly became a household name after she was spotted on a romantic vacation with restauranteur Vittorio Assaf – who happens to be 45 years older than she is. According to our source, the entire thing was a PUBLICITY STUNT, as Aoki is hoping to launch a career as an actress, model, or TV personality. We heard that SHE tipped off photographers, because let’s face it, she’s not someone who’s on the paparazzi radar.

Sad news came out this week that Jay Leno was granted a court order conservatorship over his wife Mavis, who is suffering from dementia. We are hearing from our source that Jay has hired special memory care nurses who work around the clock at their Beverly Hills home. Jay is committed to never having his wife moved into a facility and luckily for him, he has the financial wherewithal to keep her at home indefinitely. We also heard that is putting together a star fundraiser to raise money for dementia research, which he plans to host later this year.

Jeff Bezos and his fiancé Lauren Sanchez made their White House debut at a state dinner for the prime Minister of Japan. We just heard this interesting tidbit: Lauren was originally planning to wear a Japanese inspired kimono gown to the event, but at the last minute she was talked OUT of it for fear that it would be taken as cultural appropriation. The overtly sexy red gown that she wound up wearing was originally for another event but she had her private jet whisk it from their home in LA and bring it to Washington, D.C. just in time for the event.

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DEMI MOORE IS DETERMINED TO HELP HER EX, BRUCE WILLIS

Demi Moore goes to great lengths to maintain her beauty and health (she looks fabulous) and it pays off. Now she’s doing what she can to help her ex-husband Bruce Willis in his battle with dementia. According to a friend, Bruce’s health and memory are deteriorating, so Demi – with the blessing of Bruce’s wife Emma Heming – installed a full size red light therapy bed at Bruce’s home. Demi shelled out close to $100,000 for the top of the line bed and installation. This alternative red light therapy has shown some promising results in various medical ailments including dementia -and while it’s a long shot- Demi wants to try everything in her desire to improve Bruce’s life.

 

Photo Credit: BACKGRID-USA  We love this photo of Demi Moore and English actress Gwendoline Christie (she’s 6’3″)  at the Dior menswear 2024 show in Paris

DAVID CASSIDY JUST MADE EVERYONE FEEL OLDER

Now this has to be the SADDEST explanation for a bad performance that we have ever heard. Partridge Family star David Cassidy, 66, slurred, forgot lyrics, and nearly fell off the stage at a recent concert in Miami. Since the former teen idol has had substance abuse and several DUI problems in the past, we assumed he was boozing it up again. But now he says he’s been diagnosed with early stage dementia and plans to retire. He said the condition runs in his family and he watched his mother suffer from it. And here we thought he was just having too much fun – he might have been self-medicating all along. In the past few years his wife divorced him AND he declared bankruptcy.

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