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WE SAW IT FIRST: BEN AFFLECK AND ANA DE ARMAS SPLIT

Readers will recall that we posted this photo of Ana de Armas alone with her dog in New York’s Central Park back in November. The obviously missing element was Ben Affleck. Where WAS he? Ben, 48, and Ana, 32, had been inseparable – quarantining together for most of 2020. They were photographed all summer coming and going from Ben’s home in Brentwood- riding bikes and walking their dogs. Sometimes with Ben’s kids. Both their careers were on hold for the pandemic. When fall arrived, work rules loosened up and opportunities opened up. Ana realized she didn’t want to settle down in California – she had places to go where Ben had already been. Her career is super HOT right now and she needs her freedom. Ben understands and they are both resigned to the inevitable.

Photo: Instagram

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Monday, January 18, 2021
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NO ONE IS MOURNING THE LOSS OF PHIL SPECTOR

There’s no denying that in his early years Phil Spector wrote and produced some delightful music. We LOVED the Ronettes, Ike and Tina, and The Righteous Brothers. His “wall of sound” enhanced everything he created. There is reason to celebrate his music, but certainly NOT his life. Most of his wives and girlfriends described him as an abusive monster who thought nothing of pulling out a gun if they spurned his advances. In fact, guns and alcohol were the center of his universe long before he murdered Lana Clarkson. We had a Phil Spector experience back in the 90’s at a Christmas party at Joan Rivers home in Manhattan. When the party started (we were always the first to arrive and last to leave) Spector was quiet and standoffish. But the more he drank, the louder and bossier he became. Finally Joan had to take action to calm him down. Fortunately he didn’t pull out a gun, but it was obvious he had a very problematic personality. No surprise that he was convicted of murder, but he only got 19 years and was eligible for parole in 2024. His MUSIC will be fondly remembered.

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Sunday, January 17, 2021
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NO ONE IN TARGET IS LOOKING AT ANGELINA JOLIE

Angelina Jolie is obviously enjoying the anonymity her mask provides, so she didn’t hesitate to take Zahara shopping at Target yesterday (yes, a Saturday!) She usually has a bodyguard keeping a discreet distance somewhere in the background “just in case,” but he doesn’t appear until there are packages to carry. In this situation, the paparazzo stayed out of sight so he wouldn’t reveal his target, and almost no one was aware that THE Angelina Jolie was in their midst. In fact no one was even looking at her. Nice for a change.

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Angelina Jolie Mask Target Zahara Jolie-Pitt
Sunday, January 17, 2021
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STALLONE AND HIS THREE LUCKY DAUGHTERS

Seems like the Stallone family has done nothing but visit the beach and lounge on yachts since the pandemic slowed things down. And they’re not complaining. Sly’s pretty daughters hit the genetic lottery – against all odds, all three girls take after their model mother Jennifer Flavin Stallone, rather than dad. To their credit, Sophia, 24, and Sistine, 22, both studied at USC and Scarlet, 18, just graduated from high school. All three girls model, but Sophia wants to become a fashion entrepreneur like her mother. She and Sistine are already Instagram influencers with over a million followers each, so they’re off to a good start.

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Friday, January 15, 2021
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JIM PARSONS’ DOGS ARE MORE THAN JUST PETS

Who can resist a guy who REALLY loves his dog? The Big Bang Theory’s Jim Parsons posted these photos he took of his Maltese Stevie napping in several locations in his office, just waiting to be noticed. Interesting that the death of his previous dog led to Parsons leaving The Big Bang Theory after 12 successful seasons. After the 14 year old dog was put to sleep, Jim realized that his life was speeding by and it was time to stop and look around. That’s what pushed him to leave the series and try something else. Not long after, Stevie came along.

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Thursday, January 14, 2021
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ANOTHER REASON TO GET THAT COVID VACCINE SHOT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!

Never thought we’d live to see the day when Hollywood Boulevard is deserted. Last year at this time it was alive with shoppers, skateboarders, giddy tourists, and nightclub kids. Not to mention the people dressed up like Batman, Superman, Cher, or Johnny Depp the pirate, eager to pose for a photo with you. Traffic was always in gridlock thanks to tourist busses, cruising lowriders, and sightseers. Now Hollywood Blvd looks like the aftermath of chemical warfare. Shops and restaurants that survived demonstrations and looting, were ordered closed by the government during Covid and boarded up. Hopefully this memorable street will return better than ever – and so will we.

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Thursday, January 14, 2021
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PAULEY PERRETTE HAS A SOFT HEART FOR ANIMALS

NCIS fans still haven’t recovered from the fact that Pauley Perrette, who played the uber-popular goth forensic scientist Abby, left the series a few years ago. Pauley has always devoted time and money to animal causes so this news is no surprise: Pauley was watching the 6:00 news on ch 7 when they featured a story about the Montebello Barnyard Zoo. It’s a children’s petting zoo featuring farm animals like pigs, cows, and goats, with a few surprises thrown in like llamas and a zebra. It’s a beloved neighborhood fixture, but Covid has almost destroyed the business and they were running out of money to feed the animals. Pauley immediately contacted the TV station for info and donated $3000 to the zoo and encouraged friends to do so. Thanks to Pauley, nobody’s going hungry.

Photo: NCIS

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021
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IVANKA TRUMP’S SHATTERED DREAMS

We were surprised to hear that Ivanka Trump considered going to Joe Biden’s inauguration even though her father wasn’t going. She felt it might make her look like a good sport and help her “future political ambitions.” Yes, she hoped to run for President someday! When her father was elected, Ivanka gave up her fashion business and became a Senior Advisor to the President- and she LOVED her new career. Last week’s drama made it unlikely that she would even be INVITED to the pared-down inauguration and she gave up that idea. Insiders say she remains optimistic that she will have a political career in spite of the toxicity of her family name. Others say Ivanka and her husband Jared Kushner’s reputations are damaged beyond repair.

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021
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GIGI HADID : GOOFIEST OUTFIT OF THE WEEK

Gigi Hadid braved the cold NY weather to take her baby for a stroll in a truly goofy outfit today. Imagine a puffy jacket that ends at your ribs! Maybe she wants the world to know that she lost her baby weight. Gigi is in the middle of putting together a birthday celebration for that missing-in-action boyfriend of hers, Zayn Malik. She had a truckload of vintage flashy arcade games delivered to her apartment, so it looks like it will be a fun event…

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
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BRUCE WILLIS: TOO MACHO FOR A MASK?

Bruce Willis identifies as an Independent voter but he has some conservative ideas. He believes everyone should be able to have a gun. He dislikes government in general – especially the way his tax money is spent. But what’s more important is his behavior in public. Bruce is a tough guy in his movies and apparently he likes that image. He walked into a Rite-Aid drugstore in LA without a mask. Really. (The pandemic is out of control here) An employee approached him and told him other shoppers were uncomfortable and complained. He was politely asked to cover up. Bruce was wearing a scarf he could have pulled up, but he chose NOT to, and walked out of the store empty handed – with a stern look on his face.

Photo: Bruce appeared on Jimmy Fallon and joked about Donald Trump a few years ago

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
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