Phillip Faraone/FilmMagic(LOS ANGELES) — Spanish-American actress Charo has weighed in on the cultural appropriation controversy surrounding Hilaria Baldwin. The lifestyle influencer was accused in December of a “decades long grift in which she impersonates a Spanish person.” Charo, who emigrated from Spain in the 60s, and who often used her natural accent to comedic effect onscreen, spoke to Page Six about the scandal and admitted she finds …
FKA twigs further details abuse she allegedly suffered while dating Shia Labeouf
David Becker/GC Images(LOS ANGELES) — Singer FKA twigs is opening up more about her accusations against ex-boyfriend Shia LaBeouf, whom she left in 2019. Speaking Monday on the Grounded with Louis Theroux podcast, the 33-year-old artist claimed she suffers from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and panic attacks because of her past relationship. “I felt so controlled and I felt so confused …
‘The Bachelor’ recap: Tensions mount as five new ladies join the fight for Matt’s heart
ABC/Craig Sjodin(LOS ANGELES) — On Monday’s episode of The Bachelor, emotions ran high as five new women joined the remaining 18 ladies hoping to win Matt’s heart. Following Sarah’s sudden departure, a new rivalry started brewing between Victoria and Katie, who was growing tired of the so-called queen’s constant trash-talking. Elsewhere, Chelsea opened up to Matt during a group date about the insecurities she experienced as a Black woman …
Judge approves $17 million bankruptcy fund for Harvey Weinstein’s victims
Scott Heins/Getty Images(DELAWARE) — (NOTE CONTENT) At a hearing in a Delaware court Monday, U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Mary Walrath approved a $17 million settlement plan resolving most of the sexual harassment and assault claims against disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein. The Hollywood Reporter notes that the settlement had been approved by nearly 40 women pursuing such claims against the producer; the money allotted will be …
Wealthy in Hollywood reportedly using private jets, agents, and even bribes to score COVID-19 vaccine
iStock/Ridofranz(LOS ANGELES) — While it’s already been reported that a few celebrities of advanced age have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine, like 73-year-old Arnold Schwarzenegger, 79-year-old Martha Stewart, 78-year-old Harrison Ford, and 75-year-old Steve Martin, Variety reports that many in showbiz who aren’t yet eligible for the vaccine based on age are doing everything in their considerable power to get it. “It’s like Hunger …
‘Da 5 Bloods’, ‘Mank’, ‘Soul’ among AFI’s Movies of the Year; ‘The Mandalorian’, ‘The Crown’ top TV
Disney+(LOS ANGELES) — While its traditional live event was scuttled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Film Institute has made its picks for the best movies and TV shows of the year. Incidentally, Spike Lee’s Da 5 Bloods, which co-starred the late Chadwick Boseman, was among the AFI’s Movies of the Year — as was Boseman’s final film, Ma Rainey’s …
‘Worst Cooks in America’ episodes pulled off air after season 20 winner charged with homicide
Ariel Robinson — CREDIT: SIMPSONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT(SOUTH CAROLINA) — (NOTE NATURE, CONTENT) Popular Food Network series Worst Cooks in America was rocked by a horrifying situation when its 20th season winner was charged with homicide. Following the disturbing charges, traces of the entire season have all but disappeared. Ariel Robinson, who was crowned the latest champion of the competitive cooking series, was …
Anna Paquin says she’s “too boring” to need a PR person like she plays in ‘Flack’
Amazon Video(NEW YORK) — In the first preview of the show Flack, now streaming on Amazon Prime, Anna Paquin’s character, Robyn, is literally holding the hand of an unseen scandal-plagued celebrity, leading him from shower to bedroom to limo to get him to look halfway presentable for a post-bender award show appearance. It’s all in a day’s work for …
Kelley Flanagan says she would “consider” being the next Bachelorette
ABC/Frank Micelotta(LOS ANGELES) — Could Kelley Flanagan be the next Bachelorette? A month after her split with with former Bachelor Peter Weber, Flannagan told her followers on Instagram that she’s open to the idea, according to People. During a “True or False?” game Saturday, a fan posed the question to her and the 28-year-old attorney replied via Instagram story that she …
‘Jersey Shore’ star Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino celebrates 5 years of sobriety
ABC/Byron Cohen(NEW YORK) — Jersey Shore‘s Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino is five years sober. The reality star celebrated his latest milestone over the weekend, revealing that he officially marked half a decade of sobriety last month. “BDS has been through some situations in life, addiction being one of them,” Sorrentino, 38, penned in an emotional Instagram post, “I have grown …