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CAN ADELE CARRY ON ALONE?

Adele posted a LONG message for her followers before this weekend’s opening performance in Las Vegas. She admitted she has NEVER been more nervous before showtime during her career. Almost a year ago she postponed this Las Vegas residency at the LAST minute, with lame excuses about set decor etc. In actuality, it was the absence of her American boyfriend Rich Paul that most likely caused her to cancel. She admits to being obsessed with Rich – says she has “never been in love like this.” Rich IS with Adele for this opening weekend, but will he be there for the rest of the run? Adele has already spent half a million dollars on air purification machines for her dressing room and the stage to pamper her voice. But will the boyfriend, who has a job of his own, be THERE for her as much as she needs him?

Photo: Instagram

Sunday, November 20, 2022

SOME WOMEN ARE EASIER TO DIVORCE THAN OTHERS

Emily Ratajkowski’s estranged husband Sebastian Bear-McClard, whom she is divorcing after she caught him cheating, had a chance to spend some time with his son Sylvester this week. The baby already looks a lot like his dad. Note that the nanny is also there, and keeping an eye on things. Sebastian is probably not enjoying the fact that popular Emily is constantly followed by paparazzi and being linked to new guys – like Brad Pitt and most recently, Pete Davidson. Her highly publicized love life will probably haunt him for quite awhile…

 

Photo Credit: BACKGRID-USA

Thursday, November 17, 2022

CAN BRADLEY COOPER FILL STEVE MCQUEEN’S SHOES?

Steven Spielberg must be on a retro kick because he just announced that he is directing a new version of the 1968 classic movie Bullitt starring Bradley Cooper in the Steve McQueen role. We weren’t thrilled with his remake of West Side Story, but he insists this will NOT be a remake, but a whole new idea. (It’s funny that back in the 70’s Spielberg tried to cast McQueen to star in one of his films, but was turned down.) The original Bullitt was about a macho San Francisco cop hunting for a mobster who killed his witness. It has the most famous car chase in film history. Sexy McQueen raced cars and motorcycles in real life, and he put turtleneck sweaters on the map. It will be a challenge for Bradley Cooper, but he could bring a whole new intelligence to the role.

Bullitt- Steve McQueen and Jacqueline Bissett

Thursday, November 17, 2022

THANK YOU GLORIA STEINEM!

It’s ABOUT TIME. Gloria Steinem and many other domestic abuse experts have come together in public support of Amber Heard. After Amber wrote an essay in the Washington Post about her domestic abuse (without naming her ex Johnny Depp)- he sued her for defamation and he WON. Steinem and 130 other experts and organizations published an open letter in which they agree that defamation suits are being MISUSED to SILENCE survivors. They also blasted social media for mocking Amber’s allegations of violence and abuse. (victim shaming) Anybody who read Depp’s revolting emails knows he was abusive. It has been five months since this appalling Virginia trial and we are delighted that Steinem and other experts have taken a stand. Amber moved to Spain with her daughter after the trial – now she can return with more confidence.

Photo Credit: BACKGRID-USA

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

MORRIS DAY: GOOD HAIR DAY OR BAD HAIR DAY?

Not sure why, but the Media Takeout website mercilessly mocked Morris Day’s toupee. You might be old enough to remember Morris Day – he was QUITE a character back when his pal Prince reigned supreme. He went to high school with Prince and became the lead singer of The Time. He also appeared in Purple Rain. The website gleefully described his hairpiece as a “lacefront, with every strand perfectly placed.” We don’t think it looks so obvious…

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

SYLVESTER STALLONE: HOW DID HE DO IT?

Women in Hollywood have been tormented for their surgically enhanced looks for years, so anytime we can poke fun at a Hollywood guy- we do- just to even the playing field. The Daily Mail published these two photos of Sylvester Stallone. The pic on the left shows a youthful looking Sly promoting his new Tulsa King series on Australian TV just a few days ago – his skin looks remarkably smooth and youthful. The photo on the right is from a few years back and Sly looks natural and somewhat older. Did Stallone have some cosmetic procedure? Or is it photoshopping- or just good lighting? JCH wants to know…

Photos: Daily Mail

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

BILLY BALDWIN’S SUPPORT ONLY GOES SO FAR

VERY interesting that Alec Baldwin’s little brother Billy Baldwin, 59, turned up in downtown LA to support his brother-in-law Danny Masterson at his rape trial. Danny (That 70’s Show) is a well-known Scientologist who is married to another Scientologist, Bijou Phillips – she is the younger half-sister of Chynna Phillips, Billy’s wife. Billy is an evangelical Christian (calls himself a “Jesus freak,”) who apparently respects Scientology. He claims “Scientology is more accepted in Hollywood than Jesus” and he defends Tom Cruise for his work ethic and perfectionism. Scientology’s involvement in covering up Masterson’s nefarious activities is being closely examined in court. In spite of his beliefs, when Billy saw a paparazzi creep up as he and Danny Masterson approached the courthouse this morning – he covered his face, scurried away, and was not seen again!

Photo: Instagram -Alec and Billy

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

TIMOTHEE CHALAMET ALMOST CAUSED A RIOT

We used to call them “pretty boys.” Move over, Harry Styles. There’s an AMERICAN challenging your #1 Heart-Throb status and he wears PEARLS too! (Sorry, Sly and Arnold, but Sensitive Guys are definitely in style!) Timothee Chalamet was SO mobbed by adoring fans at the Bones and All premier in Milan that (for safety concerns) the red carpet had to be CLOSED DOWN! When is the last time THAT happened? Fans were disappointed when celebrity arrivals were quickly hustled inside the theater and photographed there. The press and paparazzi were send home and Timothee was not able to do any interviews to promote the movie – but something tells us it will still be a hit…

Photo Credit: BACKGRID-USA

Monday, November 14, 2022

BRIGITTE NIELSEN: IT’S A LONG STORY

Against all odds, Brigitte Nielsen is living happily ever after. Back in the 80’s she was a hot commodity- she started out as a model and landed the leading role in Red Sonja with Arnold Schwarzenegger. In 1985 they had a fling during filming and the next year she married Arnold’s rival (her Cobra costar) Sylvester Stallone. After a total of four husbands and four sons she confessed she had an alcohol problem and entered rehab. Fast forward to 2006 – she married cute (fifteen years younger) Italian waiter Mattia Dessi. She struggled with infertility until she miraculously became pregnant at 55, and gave birth to daughter Frida, now 4. Brigitte and Mattia are still married and living with Frida in Palm Springs.

Photo: Instagram family vacation

Monday, November 14, 2022

WHAT BRITNEY AND MADONNA HAVE IN COMMON

Everybody’s heard about Britney Spears teenage sons and their embarrassment because their mother keeps posting sexy – sometimes nude- photos of herself. Britney continues to post the pix and the kids continue to avoid her. Madonna’s oldest offspring are in their 20’s and we haven’t HEARD any complaints from Rocco or Lourdes. Rocco Ritchie just MIGHT have made his feelings known when he abruptly moved to London to live with his father a few years ago. He did not inherit his mother’s naughty sense of style – he loves vintage mid-century tweedy clothes and looks adorable.) Madonna’s daughter Lourdes Leon went the other way – she’s apparently NOT at all embarrassed by her mother – in fact she’s inspired to follow in mom’s footsteps with naughty photos in skimpy clothing.

Sunday, November 13, 2022