Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for dcp(LOS ANGELES) — Actress Taraji P. Henson is recalling the time she had to go through a parent’s worst nightmare, telling her young son that his father was murdered. A preview of Wednesday’s Peace of Mind with Taraji shows the 50-year-old speaking about the difficult decision she faced upon learning that her ex-boyfriend, William Johnson, was killed. “My son’s father was …
Netflix halts production in Los Angeles as COVID-19 cases surge
iStock/TrekAndShoot(LOS ANGELES) — While Hollywood studios had started to ramp up production following the spring’s COVID-19 shutdowns, Los Angeles-based productions have again screeched to a halt, following a surge in infections there. Deadline reports Netflix has become the latest studio to hit pause in its shooting in the LA County area, even though such productions had …
‘The Hills’ alum Whitney Port reveals she suffered a miscarriage
BG026/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)(LOS ANGELES) — Whitney Port is opening up about her recent pregnancy loss. In an Instagram post shared on Monday, the reality star and podcast host revealed that she suffered a miscarriage. “Hey, Everyone. This is not an easy one,” she began. “We decided to start vlogging for our YouTube channel a couple months ago to share two …
Vanessa Kirby breaks her silence on allegations against former co-star Shia LaBeouf
Laurent KOFFEL/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images(LONDON) — Vanessa Kirby, who co-starred in 2020’s Pieces of a Woman alongside Shia LaBeouf, broke her silence about the allegations brought against the disgraced actor. In a Sunday interview with The Sunday Times, Kirby, 32, stated, “I stand with all survivors of abuse and respect the courage of anyone who speaks their truth.” The British actress …
After premature report of her death, former Bond girl and ‘Charlie’s Angels’ actress Tanya Roberts has now passed away
Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic(LOS ANGELES) — After an erroneous report from her rep claiming that she’d on Sunday — and a subsequent correction from Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles that she was still alive — The New York Times has now confirmed that actress Tanya Roberts died Monday night. The news of her death was confirmed by Roberts’ longtime companion, Lance O’Brien. …
Arnold Schwarzenegger confuses son-in-law Chris Pratt with Chris Evans
Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — It seems even Arnold Schwarzenegger has trouble telling some of the “famous Chrises” apart — which is odd because one of them, Chris Pratt, is his son-in-law. For the record, Chris Pratt, Chris Evans, and Chris Hemsworth are all members of The Avengers onscreen. Fellow heartthrob Chris Pine, the star of the Star Trek and Wonder Woman movies, is also part …
“Wear a mask!” ‘The Walking Dead’ star Samantha Morton tweets fans from COVID-19 hospital ward
Jace Downs/AMC(LONDON) — The Walking Dead baddie Samantha Morton implored fans to “wear a mask” as she apparently tweeted from inside of a U.K. COVID-19 ward. The British actress, who plays the villain Alpha on the post-apocalyptic series, didn’t specifically say she tested positive for the virus. However, in her posts, in which she’s pictured wearing a mask and face shield, she thanked the …
‘Dancing With the Stars’ pro Witney Carson welcomes son after 24-hour labor
ABC/Kelsey McNeal(LOS ANGELES) — Dancing With the Stars pro Witney Carson is a new mom. Carson announced on Instagram Monday that she’d given birth to a baby boy after a “really hard 24-hour labor” and “an unexpected C-section.” Both she and the baby are “healthy and well,” she added. “We are so grateful & we’ve been soaking up every moment with …
In one of his final ‘Jeopardy!’ episodes, Alex Trebek delivers heartwarming message on unity
Jeopardy! Productions(LOS ANGELES) — The final Jeopardy! episodes featuring longtime host Alex Trebek will air all this week, granting fans one last chance to say goodbye to the beloved game show personality. Trebek, 80, died of pancreatic cancer on November 8. His final day filming Jeopardy! was October 29, according to a statement from the show. The ailing host opened Monday’s pre-taped episode with a heartwarming message …
Shonda Rhimes’ ‘Bridgerton’ has a debut fit for a king, according to Netflix
Liam Daniel/Netflix © 2020(LOS ANGELES) — Bridgerton, the latest series from TV juggernaut Shonda Rhimes, continues her hot streak. Netflix says the show from the creator of Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, and How to Get Away with Murder was seen by 63 million households since its Christmas Day launch — making it the fifth largest original …