Tuesday, February 28, 2023

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Shakira Seemingly Disses Gerard Piqué's Girlfriend, Clara Chia Marti, in New Interview

Last June, Shakira and Gerard Piqué officially split after 11 years together. But in the months since their breakup, things have gotten a bit messy. From rumors that a jam jar may have tipped off the "Hips Don't Lie" singer that her partner was reportedly cheating on her, to the release of her scathing breakup anthem "BZRP Music Session #53," much of the end of their relationship has played out in the public eye - including Piqué making things official with his 23-year-old girlfriend, Clara Chia Marti.

While many celebrities shy away from addressing their breakups publicly beyond the initial split announcement, Shakira continues to put it all out there. In a TikTok posted on Valentine's Day, she appeared to shade Piqué and Marti by lip-syncing to a verse from SZA's hit song, "Kill Bill." She also seemed to reference their split in her new song with Karol G "TQG," which dropped on Feb. 24. And now, in a new interview with journalist Enrique Acevedo released on Feb. 28, Shakira is further opening up about the breakup. She also appears to take aim at Marti when she says, "There's a place in hell for women who don't help other women."

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Shakira and Piqué first met on the set of her "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)" music video in 2010, but they didn't confirm their relationship until March 2011. Although the former couple never married, the dissolution of their relationship has been complicated due to them sharing two children: sons Milan, 10, and Sasha, 8. In their initial separation statement, Shakira and Piqué made it clear their children would remain their number one priority.

"We regret to confirm that we are separating," the couple's statement read, as reported by People. "We ask for privacy at this moment for the well-being of our children, who are our maximum priority. Thank you in advance for your understanding and respect."

Read on for a complete breakdown of everything that's happened since Shakira and Piqué ended their relationship.

  • June 2022: Shakira and Piqué announce their breakup. On June 4, 2022, the couple announced that they'd ended their relationship in a joint statement that emphasized they were putting the well-being of their children first.
  • August 2022: Piqué is spotted with Marti for the first time. Two months after his split from Shakira, Piqué was photographed getting cozy with Marti at the Summerfest Cerdanya music festival in Spain. In photos published by the Daily Mail, Piqué can be seen kissing the 23-year-old.
  • September 2022: Shakira opens up about the split for the first time. In an interview with Elle, the singer got candid about how difficult her breakup had been for her and her children. "I've remained quiet and just tried to process it all," she said. "And yeah, it's hard to talk about it, especially because I'm still going through it, and because I'm in the public eye and because our separation is not like a regular separation." She went on to add that the situation felt "like a bad dream" sometimes.
  • October 2022: Shakira releases "Monotonía." The release of "Monotonía" brought with it speculation that Piqué may have been unfaithful. The lyrics of the song include lines like, "It wasn't your fault, it wasn't my fault / It was monotony's fault / I never said anything but it hurt / I knew this would happen." Later in the video, Shakira's heart is blasted from her chest, creating a powerful visual that many speculated was in response to her breakup with the soccer player.
  • November 2022: A custody agreement is reached for Shakira and Piqué's kids. On Nov. 8, 2022, the couple shared a statement with People confirming that they had reached a mutual custody agreement for their sons. "Our sole objective is to provide our children with the utmost security and protection and hope that they can continue with their lives in a safe and calm environment," it reads. "We appreciate that their privacy will be respected." A source also told People that Shakira planned to move her children from Barcelona to Miami in order to be closer to her maternal family.
  • December 2022: Shakira reportedly found out Piqué was cheating on her on account of a jam jar. During a Dec. 9, 2022, appearance on the Spanish-language show "Socialite," Shakira reportedly revealed she discovered her ex was cheating on her after returning home to discover someone had been eating her favorite strawberry jam while she was away. She claimed that neither her children nor Piqué liked the jam, which tipped her off that something was going on.
  • Jan. 1, 2023: Shakira appears to reference the breakup in an emotional New Year's post. On New Year's Day, the "Whenever, Wherever" singer seemingly referenced her split in an Instagram post that emphasized resiliency after heartbreak. "Even if our wounds are still open in this new year, time has a surgeon's hands. Even if someone's betrayed us, we must continue to trust others," she wrote. "When faced with contempt, continue to know your worth. Because there are more good people than indecent ones. More people with empathy than indifference. The ones who leave are fewer than the many who stay by our side. Our tears are not in vain, they water the soil our future will spring from and make us more human, so that even while suffering heartache we can continue to love."
  • Jan. 11, 2023: Shakira releases her breakup anthem "BZRP Music Session #53." Shakira's collaboration with Bizarrap is a searing breakup song that left no doubt the Grammy winner is singing about her dramatic split from Piqué. "You left me the in-laws as my neighbors / Media outlets at my door and in debt," she sings. "You thought you hurt me, but you made me stronger / Women don't cry anymore, they cash in." Shakira goes on to add, "I was out of your league," before seemingly referencing Marti in lines like, "I wish you good luck with my supposed replacement / I don't even know what happened to you / You are so strange that I can't even distinguish you / I'm worth two of 22 / You traded a Ferrari for a Twingo / You traded a Rolex for a Casio."
  • Jan. 13, 2023: Piqué claims Casio was sponsoring his King's League competition. During a live stream, Piqué claimed that the watch brand would be sponsoring his new project, which seemed to be in response to his ex's song.
  • Jan. 14, 2023: Casio denies Piqué's claims. After Piqué's claims circulated, Casio issued a statement on Twitter denying the supposed sponsorship. "On Friday, January 13, 2023, diverse versions on social media circulated related to a sponsorship Casio had on a project led by Gerard Piqué. This information was diffused after declarations the FC Barcelona ex-player made during a streaming service alongside other people," the statement read. "Through this statement, Casio completely denies these declarations. Up to this point, there hasn't been any agreement for this sponsorship or interest in making it happen. We publicly ask Gerard Piqué to stop using our brand without authorization and avoid making declarations that don't favor us as a way to prevent legal action."
  • Jan. 25, 2023: Piqué goes Instagram official with Marti. Shortly into the new year, Piqué made things official with Marti when he shared a cozied-up photo of the two of them on Instagram, sans caption.
  • Jan. 27, 2023: Shakira shares a cryptic post on Instagram. Two days after her ex made things Instagram official with Marti, Shakira seemingly addressed Piqué's relationship-status update with a cryptic post featuring her dancing to her song "#53" alongside the caption, "Women don't cry anymore, women dance merengue!"
  • Feb. 14, 2023: Shakira seemingly shades Piqué on TikTok. On Valentine's Day, Shakira posted a video on TikTok lip-syncing some pretty pointed lyrics from SZA's "Kill Bill." Clothed in all black and rocking high heels while pretending to mop the floor, she mouths, "I might kill my ex / Not the best idea / His new girlfriend's next, how'd I get here? / I might kill my ex / I still love him though / Rather be in jail than alone." Considering the Valentine's Day post-date, fans assume the video is a message to Piqué.
  • Feb. 24, 2023: Shakira appears to reference in "TQG" song with Karol G. In the track, the musicians sing about watching their former partner move on with someone new. "Seeing you with the new one hurt me / But I'm already set by myself," Shakira sings in Spanish. "What we lived I forgot / And that's what offended you / That even life improved me / You are no longer welcome here / I saw that your girlfriend threw at me / It doesn't make me angry, I laugh."
  • Feb. 28, 2023: Shakira seemingly calls out Marti in an interview with Mexican journalist Enrique Acevedo. While discussing her split from Piqué in the Spanish interview, Shakira appeared to take aim at her ex's partner when she said, "There is a place in hell reserved for women who don't support other women." The singer also opened up about her healing journey since her breakup, adding, "I bought that story, that a woman needed a man to complete herself. I also had that dream of a family where the children had a mum and dad under the same roof." She continued: "Now paradoxically I feel complete because I depend on myself and I have two children who depend on me and that means I have to be stronger than a lioness."


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All the Fun Snaps From Simone Biles's "Bach and Boujee" Bachelorette Party

Simone Biles and her girls truly had a time in Belize for her bachelorette party! The bride-to-be kicked off her prewedding festivities on Feb. 23, documenting every exciting moment of her "Bach and Boujee" international trip on Instagram and Snapchat throughout the weekend.

Biles, who's engaged to NFL player Jonathan Owens, teased her extravagant celebration on Thursday by posting a Boomerang of her and her friends' passports, captioned, "bachelorette party 🌴🌊💗🎉🥂," followed by photos and videos of her special getaway vacation.

She even posted a cute photo on her Instagram page that pictured a bunch of bridal balloons, a "Future Mrs. Owens" sash, and a Chanel bag from her beau. "The one where I'm the bride🎉🥂💍," she captioned the photos, including an image in which she's wearing a "Bride and Boujee" T-shirt. She also showed off her glamorous gift from Owens on her Instagram Story and wrote under it, "the sweetest surprise from my future husband."

According to Insider, Biles's bachelorette bash got a little wild after she accidentally cut her foot while using a golf cart, an injury she called a "party foul." "Split my foot open," she wrote on her Instagram Story. "I'm too clumsy . . . I was pressing the brake on the golfcart & my foot slipped . . . Cut my foot open."

However, the small hiccup didn't seem to stop Biles's fun. She and her girlfriends still lived it up during their few days in Belize, from taking a helicopter ride together to playing silly drinking games like Tipsy Land. On Feb. 27, Biles posted a beach photo on Instagram of her wearing a white bridal-themed bikini. "Wife of the party," she captioned it.

It seems Biles is taking full advantage of her free time ahead of her upcoming nuptials with Owens. Although the Olympic gold medalist has yet to reveal a wedding date, she told E! News in April 2022 that the two are hoping to tie the knot sometime this year during Owens's offseason. The Houston Texans safety and Biles announced their engagement in February 2022 and have since seemingly been basking in soon-to-be-wedded bliss with their many PDA-filled moments shown on social media.

While we wait to save the date for the couple's wedding ceremony, see all the fun snaps from Biles's bachelorette party ahead.



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Monday, February 27, 2023

How Ke Huy Quan Stole Our Hearts Everything Everywhere All at Once

Ke Huy Quan, 2023 SAG Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards, Winner It's a morning Ke Huy Quan won't ever forget. On Jan. 24, the Everything Everywhere All at Once star and his co-stars came together on Zoom to watch the 2023 Oscar nominations. As Riz Ahmed and...


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21 New Fantasy Books to Make Your Year Extra Magical

Sometimes, it can feel like the real world is too much to handle. Fortunately, there are plenty of choices for escapism in 2023, with a slew of phenomenal new fantasy books to transport you to worlds of myth and magic.

This year's fantasy books offer plenty to choose from. Long-running stories are finally coming to epic conclusions, with authors like Cassandra Clare wrapping up series this year. There are also new stories from beloved authors like Leigh Bardugo, Tahereh Mafi, Shannon Chakraborty, Samantha Shannon, Caroline Peckham, and Susanne Valenti, plus fresh voices introducing us to their creative, fantastical new worlds full of mystery and romance.

No matter what fantasy style you enjoy most, there's sure to be something you'll love among this year's best new fantasy reads. Some releases take inspiration from folklore worldwide, with exciting and creative twists on all the creatures, stories, and tropes you love in your favorite fantasy fiction. There's never been a better time to get swept away in the magic and adventure of a really great fantasy book. As a bonus, many of these books are perfect for filling several of the prompts from the 2023 POPSUGAR Reading Challenge! Check out what's coming out when, and happy reading!



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Sunday, February 26, 2023

B.J. Novak Presents Mindy Kaling With the Norman Lear Award at 2023 PGAs

On Feb. 25, Mindy Kaling received the prestigious Norman Lear Award at the Producer Guild of America awards (PGAs) ceremony, and it was her best friend, B.J. Novak, who had the honor of presenting her with the trophy. For fans of "The Office" or the two multihyphenates' longtime friendship, the moment was a poignant one that illustrated just how far they've come since they met way back in 2005.

Novak used his speech to discuss how Kaling has always cared about . . . well, everything. "The first thing I noticed about Mindy in that writers room is that she cared so much about everything," he said. "We were in love with each other, and we were reckless idiots, and the two of us would argue about all of these things forever grinding the writers room into a halt until we got too upset and we go to our respective offices and slammed the door where we would continue arguing over AOL and Instant Messenger. It was 2005."

"No matter how much pressure she felt, how silly or self-conscious she could have been to care so much about so many things, especially when some of those things had never been on television before."

He continued, "Now, it would be tempting to tie all this together by saying how much Mindy grew up or changed since those early days. But what's more important is how much she didn't change. No matter how much pressure she felt, how silly or self-conscious she could have been to care so much about so many things, especially when some of those things had never been on television before. She knows a lot about producing now, but she was great at it even before she did because she's a great producer for the same reason that many people, including her, are great parents right away. She cares so much that she either knows what to do or finds out fast."

Kaling was visibly moved by her friend's speech. After hugging Novak, she stepped up to the podium to say a few nice things about the star and producer of "Vengeance" as well. "'Wow, that guy is so brilliant, so funny and so unfriendly, I just need him to like me,'" she said of her first impression of Novak all those years ago. "And it turned out great. He's remained my closest friend throughout my entire career. He's seen all the ups and downs, and it just means the world to me. I am so lucky that my favorite writer is also my best friend, I love you."

The "Never Have I Ever" producer went on to thank her many collaborators over the years, including "The Office" executive producer Greg Daniels, who gave her three months off from work so she could be with her mother during the last days of her life. Kaling revealed it was during this time that she learned the true power of television when she watched her mother forget all of her troubles when they tuned into "Modern Family" together.

"We burned through season after season, and during those little 22-minute stretches, she didn't have to think about how she was feeling or how much time she had left. She could just laugh," Kaling shared. "And it was the first time I truly understood the power of what we do. To take people away from their pain and their struggles if just for a moment and just enjoy it. It's such a gift. So this is for my mom."

The Norman Lear Award is given out to producers or production teams who have left their mark on the television landscape. Previous winners include Shonda Rhimes, Amy Sherman-Palladino, and Dick Wolf.



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Madonna’s Brother Anthony Ciccone Dead at 66

Madonna, Anthony Ciccone Madonna's family is in mourning. The singer's brother Anthony Ciccone died at age 66 on Feb. 24, according to an Instagram tribute from Joe Henry, who is married to Madonna's sister Melanie...


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Angela Bassett Reveals She Reached Out to Ariana DeBose After Her BAFTA Rap Went Viral

Angela Basset doesn't just do the thing, she does the right thing. While walking the red carpet at the NAACP Awards on Feb. 25, the "911" star revealed to Variety that she reached out to Ariana DeBose after her BAFTA rap went viral in large part for her "Angela Bassett did the thing" line. The commentary surrounding the rap was mixed. Some people genuinely loved the unique opener, which included shout-outs for all of the best actress and best supporting actress nominees, while other internet commentators were more mean-spirited.

The end result left DeBose in the spotlight as she tried to deal with her song becoming the latest internet meme. This led Bassett to touch base with the "West Side Story" actor to make sure she wasn't overwhelmed by all of the attention.

"I DM'd her last night. I did. It was beautiful," Bassett told the publication. "I just wanted to make sure she was okay because, you know, it's a lot of attention. And she is A-Okay."

In addition to reaching out to DeBose, she also referenced the song when she accepted her entertainer of the year award. "I guess Angela Bassett did the thing!" she exclaimed at the start of her speech.

For her part, DeBose is taking all of the attention in stride. On Feb. 25, the actor shared some of her favorite moments since her BAFTA appearance on Instagram, including being mentioned on stage by both Lizzo and Adele, and receiving flowers from Wanda Sykes. "The internet is wild y'all! 🤯 Appreciate all the love 💕," she captioned her post.

Her comments were soon filled with celebs showing love for her and her rap. Octavia Spencer wrote, "We love you!!!" While Yvonne Orji commented, "Saw it LIVE and was blown away! Keep doin da thing mama!!" Additionally, Josh Gad and Niecy Nash-Betts left heart emojis on her post, and Vanessa Hudgens wrote, "U an icon."

BAFTAs awards producer Nick Bullen supported DeBose as well, calling criticism of her performance "Unfair." In Feb. 20 interview with Variety, he said, "I absolutely loved it. Everybody I've spoken to who was in the room absolutely loved it. She's a huge star, she was amazing."

He continued, "That rap section in the middle, mentioning the women in the room, was because it's been a great year for women in film, and we wanted to celebrate that. And here is a woman of color who is at the absolute top of her game. And she's opening the BAFTAs with a song that said so much on so many levels. All of those mentions, I felt, from the moment we were rehearsing it right through to the transmission last night, spoke to what we wanted to do."



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Dwyane Wade Thanks Daughter Zaya For Making Him a "Better Human"

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Saturday, February 25, 2023

Dwyane Wade's Daughter Zaya Granted Legal Name and Gender Change

Zaya Wade, Gabrielle Union, Dwyane Wade Zaya Wade has achieved an empowering milestone in living her truth. According to legal documents obtained by E! News, a Los Angeles Court granted a legal name and gender change for the...


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Ariana DeBose Speaks Out About Viral BAFTAs Rap in First Interview

Ariana DeBose After Ariana DeBose raised eyebrows over the BAFTA Film Awards thing, she did the explaining thing. In what marked her first interview on her now-viral rap about the nominated actresses, the Oscar...


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Shinta Ratri, Fighter for Transgender Rights in Indonesia, Dies at 60


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Elle Fanning Celebrates Her Sister Dakota's Birthday With Wild Party Photos

In celebration of her big sister, Dakota Fanning, turning 29, Elle Fanning shared a collection of hilarious photos and videos featuring her and her sister over the years on Instagram. Rather than go for flattering, well-lit pics, "The Great" star opted for a childhood photo featuring them posing with an alien (seemingly at the sci-fi-themed New York restaurant Mars 2112), a series of blurry pictures from a wild night out, two videos of her sister celebrating Christmas (and asking Elle not to turn the sound on), and finally one nice photo of Dakota preparing to dig into her dessert.

The little-sister energy is strong in Elle's post, but her love for her big sis is apparent too. "It's that time of February again. My beautiful sister's birthday. And the last of its kind… 2️⃣9️⃣th year! Wish we were celebrating at Mars 2112 tonight, partying with your own kind but, alas, you will have to put up with the mere mortals for now, HACKS included. We had a moment last year, sitting on the couch and we looked at each other and you said, "thank god I have a sister." I wouldn't be able to do life without you, Cody! I love you," she captioned her post.

For her part, the "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" actor loved her sister's tribute to her. "I'm DEAD! Love you so much it's sick," she commented alongside a series of red-heart emojis.

The sisters' celebrity friends were equally impressed by Elle's tribute to Dakota. "You two are the absolute best. This is the greatest birthday tribute ever. Big love to @dakotafanning and to your mom who made real special ones for us all to love and admire 🙌😍❤️," Naomi Watts commented. Vanessa Hudgens added, "Looool hack 🤣🤣 happy birthday Dakota!!!!"

Meanwhile, Dakota celebrated her birthday with a gorgeous photo of herself holding a glass of wine on her own grid, which she captioned, "28, it's been real. time for 29." It's no alien throwback photo, but it's still a nice way to kick off the final year of her 20s.



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Friday, February 24, 2023

Swarm Trailer: Beyoncé-Like Pop Star Idolatry Turns Deadly

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Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler Are "Talking About" Doing a New Movie Together

Drew Barrymore shared some very exciting news on the Feb. 23 episode of her talk show, "The Drew Barrymore Show," during which she revealed that she and longtime collaborator Adam Sandler are looking to do another movie together.

During the episode, Barrymore talked to her cohost Ross Matthews about how Tom Hanks and Robin Wright - who starred together in "Forrest Gump" - are teaming up for a new film together. Matthews said, "And I love when people we love in movies like reteam for a movie. So, I'm gonna ask you on behalf of everyone, you and Adam Sandler, are we doing another one?"

Barrymore confessed, "We are definitely talking about it. For sure." Matthews called it "breaking news."

"There's actual conversations happening?" he asked. "There's conversations to find the thing," Barrymore confirmed. "We're always, I think it's very script story specific, and yeah, we're actively seeking the right thing. I'll just leave it at that."

Barrymore and Sandler first teamed up as a romantic duo in 1998's "The Wedding Singer." The movie remains a classic and is a highlight in both their filmographies. In 2004, they brought the magic back for "50 First Dates," and 10 years later, they joined forces once again for another movie called "Blended," starring as two single parents who fall in love.

Barrymore probably doesn't get enough credit for being a rom-com queen. In addition to her movies with Sandler, her classic romance flicks also include "Never Been Kissed," "Fever Pitch," the Cinderella-remix "Ever After," and the underrated musical treat "Music & Lyrics." She also appeared in the ensemble romance "He's Just Not That Into You."

Barrymore has taken an indefinite hiatus from acting since her talk show premiered in 2020 (which is well-deserved since she started acting at 5 years old), but a Sandler-Barrymore rom-com would be the perfect way for her to come back into the game.

Meanwhile, Sandler has continued to mix up his filmography. He got rave reviews for his performance in 2019's "Uncut Gems," and even got a SAG Award nomination for starring in 2022's "Hustle." But he's also continued to mix in sillier comedy films, like 2020's "Hubie Halloween." Sandler continues to be one of Netflix's biggest stars, so we wouldn't be shocked if he and Barrymore find a reason to reunite for the streamer.

Rom-com pairs teaming up for more movies together is rare nowadays, but the practice has a long legacy. Hanks and Meg Ryan famously appeared together in both 1993's "Sleepless in Seattle" and 1998's "You've Got Mail"; Julia Roberts and Richard Gere did both 1990's "Pretty Woman" and 1999's "Runaway Bride" together; Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling have played love interests three times: in 2011's "Crazy Stupid Love," 2013's "Gangster Squad," and 2016's "La La Land"; and Sandler is playing Jennifer Aniston's husband once again in Netflix's "Murder Mystery 2" this March.

If Barrymore and Sandler team up for a fourth go-around, we'll be first in line.



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Thursday, February 23, 2023

Paris Hilton Shares Adorable First Family Photos With Son Phoenix

Hello, Phoenix! Nearly one month after announcing their baby joy, Paris Hilton and husband Carter Reum have shared the first full images of their son, Phoenix Barron Hilton Reum. In the sweet photos, baby Phoenix wears a simple white sleeper, embroidered with his initials, and a matching hat. Hilton, 42, also posted the images - some of which feature the proud mom and dad - on her Instagram, writing in the caption, "Our whole entire world."

Hilton and Reum, who married in 2021, announced Phoenix's birth via surrogate on Jan. 24, with the former telling People that her son was the fulfillment of her dream to be a mother. "We are so excited to start our family together and our hearts are exploding with love for our baby boy," she gushed.

Earlier this week, Hilton - who had kept her baby's impending arrival a secret, even from her family - confirmed Phoenix's name in an episode of her "This Is Paris" podcast. While the heiress said she'd long settled on a girl name (London), narrowing down a moniker for a boy was a bit harder. "I really believe that names have power, and we wanted a name for our baby boy that was uniquely remarkable," she explained, before reading an excerpt from her book "Paris: The Memoir," on the topic.

"Phoenix has a few good pop culture reference points, but more important, it's the bird that flames out and then rises from the ashes to fly again," she said. "I want my son to grow up knowing that disaster and triumph go around and come around throughout our lives, and that this should give us great hope for the future, even when the past is painful and the present seems to have fallen to sh*t."

While Hilton kept Phoenix's name from the public for some time, at least one of her celebrity pals knew the moniker: Ellen DeGeneres. DeGeneres guessed Phoenix as a potential baby name for Hilton in January 2022 when the star appeared on her former talk show. Wrote DeGeneres on Instagram, "I named @ParisHilton's baby! What do I win?!?! A hotel?!?!"



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Will & Grace's Megan Mullally Reveals Past Karen Spinoff Ideas

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Watch Lizzo Channel Her Inner Child With a Cookie-Flute Solo For Elmo and Cookie Monster

Lizzo is the latest big-name celebrity to stop by "Sesame Street" to channel our collective inner child, and her interactions with Elmo and Cookie Monster did not disappoint!

In a new clip shared on "Sesame Street"'s Instagram on Feb. 22, the "About Damn Time" singer shows off her flute-playing skills to Elmo and Cookie Monster using a cookie flute. "The one and only cookie flute for the one and only, @lizzobeeating! Your furry friends love you!" the post was captioned.

"I've played a lot of instruments, but I've never played a cookie before. May I?" Lizzo asks before blowing her red and blue friends away with her skills. But then, upon his request, the "About Damn Time" singer gives the cookie flute to Cookie Monster! He obviously proceeds to stuff the world's only cookie flute into his mouth. Rookie mistake, Lizzo!

The wholesome skit may have been a callback to when the classically trained flutist unexpectedly faced the wrath of online trolls in September 2022 for playing a historic flute from the 1800s that once belonged to President James Madison and was lent to her by the Library of Congress. Fortunately, fans are universally loving Lizzo's cookie-flute skit.

In another adorable clip shared by Lizzo on Twitter the same day, she gifts Elmo with a bottle of Balsamic vinegar - a word he's hilariously struggled to pronounce in the past. "Yeah, baby!" Elmo says in excitement.

From winning the record of the year award at the 2023 Grammys for "About Damn Time" to jamming out with Elmo and Cookie Monster, February has certainly been an eventful month for Lizzo. See her cookie flute solo above.



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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

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Abbott Elementary Clip: The School Staff Is Heading on the Road

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See New Photos of Carrie and Aidan's Reunion Ahead of "And Just Like That" Season 2

Get excited, Team Aidan! John Corbett's character is officially back in Carrie's life in "And Just Like That" season two, and there's plenty of photo proof. On Feb. 9, HBO Max shared new pictures, taken by Craig Blankenhorn, of Aidan and Sarah Jessica Parker's Carrie where they're seen kissing and sharing a passionate hug amid the streets of New York City. "And just like that Carrie is back on her tip toes," the show's account captioned an Instagram post, while Parker wrote alongside similar photos, "This. Is. Not. A. Drill."

Previously, on Jan. 13, the streamer posted the first images of the formerly engaged TV couple holding hands while walking around NYC. "Shh. Don't tell anyone," the "And Just Like That" account and Parker wrote in the caption. Since then, paparazzi have taken a ton of adorable photos of Corbett and Parker filming around different parts of New York City. While it's unclear what season two holds for Carrie and Aidan, they sure look like a stylish pair, and fans can't wait to see them reunited on their TV screens (whenever season two sets a premiere date).

In August 2022, after much back and forth, Deadline exclusively reported Corbett's return to the "Sex and the City" sequel series. Corbett got fans excited in April 2021, when he revealed he would reprise his role in the reboot before it aired - which Parker later clarified was a joke. "[Corbett] actually reached out very kindly, because he's nothing if not a gentleman, and apologized for doing that as a joke," she said on "Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen." She added, "I thought it was kind of delightful and fun. . . . Having said that, I think all of it is possible."

After season one wrapped with mixed reviews, executive producer Michael Patrick King spoke about Corbett's initial comments and potential return with Deadline. "The fact of the matter is, we never said anything about Aidan, just like we never said, Steve and Carrie or getting together. . . . It really just felt like this was a lot for Carrie. This season was a lot. We wanted to get her through this and into the light. . . . [Aidan's return] is a big storyline that everybody at home wrote that we had never intended."

HBO Max renewed "And Just Like That" for season two in March 2022, and Parker confirmed filming was underway that September. Though it'll likely return this summer, the streamer has yet to confirm any new casting details or a return date for the show's next installment.

See more photos of Parker and Corbett from the upcoming season ahead.



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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

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Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny's Outings Fuel Dating Rumors: They "Definitely Have a Flirty Vibe"

Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny are "spending time together" amid their rampant dating rumors. Despite a Feb. 19 TMZ report about the two stars allegedly being spotted making out, a source later told People that Jenner only "recently started hanging out" with the musician and is keeping things light. "She likes him and is having fun," the insider shared. "He is different from guys that she dated in the past. He is very charming."

Another source then told Entertainment Tonight that "Kendall and Bad Bunny are attracted to each other and definitely have a flirty vibe." They added, "It is still new, but they're enjoying each other's company and like each other. They have mutual friends and had dinner with Hailey, Justin, and friends at Wally's in Beverly Hills on Saturday night. It's been fun for both of them so far."

Reps for Jenner and Bad Bunny did not immediately respond to POPSUGAR's requests for comment, but according to People's source, the rumored pair were "introduced by friends" after Bad Bunny "moved to L.A. a few weeks ago and bought a house."

Though further details about the nature of Jenner and Bad Bunny's relationship are still unknown, speculation about the two being romantically involved began after celebrity gossip account DeuxMoi posted an anonymous tip earlier this month that hinted at them being seen kissing in a Los Angeles nightclub, per ET. Shortly after, TMZ published pictures of Jenner and Bad Bunny leaving their dinner date with the Biebers and friends separately.

Jenner was previously linked to NBA player Devin Booker, whom she dated on and off from 2020 until October 2022 when they last split. Meanwhile, Bad Bunny was last reported in a relationship with Gabriela Berlingeri, whom he met in 2017, though it's unclear if or when the two broke up. Berlingeri appeared on a song on Bad Bunny's Grammy-winning "Un Verano Sin Ti" album, released in May 2022, but not much else is known about the status of the pair's relationship.



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Da Brat Is Pregnant, Expecting Baby With Jesseca “Judy” Harris-Dupart

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"BMF" Taps 2 Chainz and Ne-Yo For Recurring Roles in Season 3

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The "BMF" world is expanding in season three with some exciting new additions to the cast. On Jan. 18, not even two weeks after its season two premiere, Starz renewed the hit true-crime drama - inspired by the real-life story of Demetrius "Big Meech" Flenory (portrayed by Demetrius "Lil Meech" Flenory Jr.) and Terry "Southwest T" Flenory (played by Da'Vinchi), who formed the legendary crime syndicate Black Mafia Family in the '80s - for yet another season.

"'BMF' captures the essence of Detroit through elevated, gritty storytelling and our fans have passionately responded to this show more than ever before," said Starz President of Original Programming Kathryn Busby. "Following such a strong debut with season two, we're thrilled to continue to expand on the incredible story of the Flenory brothers as they change the game by writing their own rules. We can't wait to see what our extraordinary producers and cast deliver next."

Though details were scarce at the time of season three's announcement, the network shared new information on Feb. 21 - specifically which new faces will appear in the hit series next. According to a press release shared with POPSUGAR, 2 Chainz and Ne-Yo will both have recurring roles in season three, joining the likes of stars like Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Yung Miami of City Girls, and other artists who have scored cameos in "BMF."

Per the release, 2 Chainz will play a character named Stacks, "an Atlanta-born and bred distributor whose wisdom and stature command respect wherever he goes," who "lives by the street code" and "challenges Meech's leadership style." Meanwhile, Ne-Yo will star as Rodney "Greeny" Green, a "local Atlanta player who's all about making the bag" and "filled with swagger and an entrepreneurial spirit."

There's still no official word yet about "BMF"'s season three plot or when production will begin, but viewers can expect it to pick up after the events of season two's finale, which airs on March 23. The second season of "BMF," which premiered on Jan. 6, began with Meech and Terry at odds with each other as they continued to shape their drug business, form new bonds, and gain new enemies.

In a recent interview with POPSUGAR, Da'Vinchi teased that "fans are going to be in for a treat" with season two. "You're going to see Terry Flenory just boss up," he said of his character. "He's just like, 'Yo, I'm not this little kid no more. I got this grown-ass lady (La La Anthony's Markisha Taylor), and I'm the man now. And she's helping me become a man.' He got a little different pep in his step, and it's going to be interesting to watch."

Meanwhile, Chester Rogers, who plays new character Sterling "Sterl" Black, told POPSUGAR in January that "BMF" fans could expect "a lot of twists and turns, a lot of drama, a lot of action" from the remainder of season two. "We getting way more in-depth into these characters as y'all see them evolve. So, yeah, just buckle your seatbelts and get ready for the ride."

New episodes of "BMF" air every Friday night on Starz.

- Additional reporting by Njera Perkins



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Monday, February 20, 2023

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