Documentary

HERE’S WHAT WE KNOW

Martha Stewart was all over the news for her popular Netflix documentary, and here’s what we know. While Martha dropped some bombshells (including that her first husband was aggressive in bed and she liked it!) she’s saving even MORE of the juicy scoops for round two. While it hasn’t been announced yet, my source says Netflix has greenlit a second documentary which will reveal more secrets from Martha’s life. My source adds that Martha is relishing the newfound attention -especially since she’s reaching an entirely new audience.

Sean Diddy Combs is still behind bars, but his Beverly Hills house is in the news because it’s been sitting on the market with no offers and barely any interest. I’m hearing this from my well placed real estate source: behind closed doors, the city is putting together an offer to purchase the estate (where numerous sex crimes have allegedly taken place) demolish it, and turn the area into a green space. While Beverly Hills can certainly afford to buy the property, one of the things holding up the plan is persuading the neighbors. We can exclusively reveal their pitch is this… “Would you rather live next to a park or a tourist attraction?” Sight-seeing busses loaded with tourists have recently added the home to their tours, causing traffic in the residential neighborhood and some of the neighbors are livid.

Kristin Cavallari made headlines after she was seen hanging out with her ex-boyfriend Mark Estes just weeks after breaking up with him. This should come as no surprise to loyal readers, since we previously reported that although the May/December couple were kaput, they were maintaining a friends with benefits arrangement. We are hearing that is exactly what happened and this isn’t the first time the duo have seen each other since splitting, it is just the first time they were photographed together in public.

Speaking of breaking up, Valerie Bertinelli was in the news since her once promising relationship with Mike Goodnough surprisingly ended. We are hearing that while long distance played a major part in the split since he lives on the East Coast and she’s a California girl, that wasn’t the only cause. According to my source, Valerie had some serious trust issues because Mike would go dark and not respond to texts or calls and that didn’t sit well with the One Day at a Time star. While Valerie didn’t have concrete evidence she suspected something was up and that’s why she was the one who called it quits.

Finally, Kamala Harris made the news and we all know why. We just heard this. One of the first people to call her was diehard supporter Sarah Jessica Parker but it wasn’t only to offer her condolences after the loss, it was to offer her a job! Sarah wants Kamala to play herself on an episode of And Just Like That. We heard that the Vice President didn’t say yes, but she also didn’t say no. She agreed to look at a script and if it works for her brand, you can expect to see her on an episode of the series!

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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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FAYE DUNAWAY DOES IT HER WAY

Okay, we all know that Faye Dunaway has a reputation in Hollywood as being “difficult” and as a longtime gossip columnist we can verify that “difficult” is an understatement. But we DO appreciate her acting. (Bonnie & Clyde, Mommie Dearest etc) Dunaway was in New York this week promoting the new HBO documentary about her life (coming July 13) called “Faye.” She was appropriately attired in a black suit and sneakers, BUT it’s apparent that she never smiles at herself in the mirror and she definitely does not have an entourage watching out for her. Not only did she appear on TV, but posed for numerous photos with a missing front tooth! (Did no one have the courage to gently advise her to get that fixed?)

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VICTORIA HAS MIXED FEELINGS ABOUT BECKHAM DOCUMENTARY

If he could do it all over again, David Beckham might have not produced his documentary on Netflix, BECKHAM. Although it’s quickly turned into a huge hit for the streaming giant and added more money to David’s bank account, we heard that it’s taken a toll on his marriage to Victoria Beckham. The documentary explores everything David – including his infidelities – and it open up old wounds for Victoria. My source says that Victoria would have preferred NOT to reopen this can of worms and her resentments towards David, which she thought were long gone, have suddenly resurfaced…

 

 

BRUCE WILLIS DOCUMENTARY IS IN THE WORKS

It’s no secret that Bruce Willis’ wife, Emma Heming and his ex-wife Demi Moore have always been close, growing even closer since Bruce was diagnosed with a form of dementia. They’re now taking their friendship to the next level and are teaming up to produce a documentary on Bruce’s life. It will cover everything from his time on Moonlighting (above) to his more recent health struggles. A friend describes the project as a love letter to Bruce and while no deal has been signed yet, it will likely appear on a streaming service once completed.

 

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PAMELA ANDERSON WANTS YOU TO FORGET “PAM AND TOMMY”

Pamela Anderson is in New York looking adorable and she’s there for a good reason. She’s promoting her upcoming role as Roxie Hart in Chicago (the second longest running Broadway show.) Between divorces, Pam like to take a break and actually work. In January, she filed for divorce from her fifth husband, bodyguard Dan Hayhurst. Remember – she divorced Jon Peters after 12 days and moved to France for YEARS while dating a soccer player. And she was married to Kid Rock for four months – she didn’t want to move to Michigan! Pam is also working on a Netflix docu-series about her colorful life – her preparation in New York for Chicago is being filmed for the documentary. She’s hoping this will make people forget about the Hulu series Pam and Tommy than she did NOT like…

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COREY FELDMAN’S “TRUTH” ABOUT CHARLIE SHEEN WAS OVERLOOKED

Corey Feldman and his wife of five years, Courtney, dined at celebrity hangout Craig’s this week and we almost forgot how short he is. Former child star Corey claims to be 5’5” and his wife is 5’10”. For years Corey refused to name names when talking about child molesters in Hollywood. He finally released a documentary, My Truth: The Rape of Two Coreys that DID, but it was in 2020 during the Covid pandemic and few people saw it. Corey famously accused Charlie Sheen of raping his pal Corey Haim when they filmed the movie Lucas in 1986. Charlie was 19 and Corey was 13. Of course Charlie denied it, and shockingly, nothing came of the revelation. People were more appalled when Charlie revealed he was HIV positive (and had exposed other men and women) a few years earlier. To Corey’s consternation, Charlie seems to get away with everything…

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PEE WEE HERMAN TO HBO: THAT’S MY NAME, DON’T WEAR IT OUT!

Just when we thought Fran Lebowitz’s Pretend It’s A City was as good as it gets on HBO, they announced they are planning a documentary on Paul Reubens life story! The man behind the beloved Pee Wee Herman. Who didn’t love Pee Wee’s movies and Pee Wee’s Playhouse on TV from ’86 to ’90? SOME people might not know that Paul Reubens has also had a movie career under his own name. Of course we want to see what Paul was like as a kid growing up and find out how he developed the Pee Wee character. Paul is equally excited about this project, although he says “I love HBO but I’m not going to marry them!”

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JOHNNY DEPP SUPPORTS HIS ERRANT FRIENDS

Nice to hear that Johnny Depp is now a producer – he worked with documentary filmmaker Julien Temple on Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan. Fans of punk may recall Shane was led singer of The Pogues, most famous for “Fairytale of New York.” Johnny has always been drawn to overindulgent irresponsible characters like MacGowan, who is notorious for his struggles with heroin addiction and alcoholism. At one time, he was even kicked out of his own band for behaving badly. But his music is wonderful- incredibly touching and sensitive, loaded with Irish melancholy. Johnny appeared at the San Sebastian Film Festival to promote the documentary and said he enjoyed the scarcity of “Hollywood types” at the event.

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BOBBY BROWN WAS INNOCENT ALL ALONG OF GETTING WHITNEY HOOKED ON DRUGS

Bobby Brown, 49, his wife (and manager) Alicia Etheredge, and two of their kids took in the farmer’s market this weekend. Bobby must be very happy since the Whitney Houston documentary revealed that he did NOT introduce his ex Whitney to drugs. For years HE was blamed for her addictions. We met Bobby at the AMA’s back in the 80’s and could easily see his appeal to Whitney- he was cute and charming and playful. Years later we bumped into Bobby arm in arm with Whitney at another award show and Whitney yanked a piece of her hair and said “See! It’s not a wig!” (We had written about her wig collection) They both laughed and seemed high, but really in love…

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