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"Entertainment Weekly" released its 2022 "Entertainers of The Year" list, and Jennifer Coolidge gets major accolades for her performances in "White Lotus" and "The Watcher." She credits all her success to Ariana Grande, though, telling her, "You were sort of the instigator. I really believe that. I think if you hadn't put me in 'Thank U, Next' and done that imitation, I don't think I would be here where I am." Jeremy Allen White, Michelle Yeoh and Brian Tyree Henry also made the list. On the music side, Harry Styles and Bad Bunny were honored. The entire cast of "Abbott Elementary" and the cast of "Top Gun: Maverick" get honors as well.
Warning, there may be spoilers ahead. "White Lotus" creator Mike White has revealed what may or may be in store for a third season of the series, US Magazine reports. He said he'd like to see a season set in the Far East, explaining, "I think the third season would be maybe a satirical and funny look at death and Eastern religion and spirituality." He did say he would like to explore the aftermath of the season finale death, noting, "It feels like there's gotta be somebody who's gonna track it down to Greg, but maybe you'll have to wait to find out what happens."
"Friends" star Lisa Kudrow developed bad feelings about the way she looked when she was working with costars Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox, according to OK. She said on "Podcrushed," "I thought I was just really skinny. I can do whatever, especially in high school. It wasn't until 'Friends' that I realized, 'Oh, I don't look like I thought I looked.' And I'm not trying to say I was overweight, either. I was not." Comparing herself to her costars, she thought at first it was the way the costume department was tailoring her clothes on the show, but then she realized that's just what she looked like next to those two. Fortunately, she got over it and told herself, "this is your body and it's okay."
MrBeast, who recently became the most-subscribed-to creator on YouTube, is the next person to join "Fortnite's" Icon Series. Epic Games is now confirming that not only will MrBeast be getting his own "Fortnite" skins but also a MrBeast-themed in-game competition with a $1 million prize. The in-game event is called an "extreme survival challenge." Players will try to get the highest score they can on a custom-built island, and the player with the best five high scores will earn $1 million.
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Josh Lucas stars on "Yellowstone" as the younger version of Kevin Costner's character, and that may be why he almost ended up with Kevin's nose. Josh told Extra that he was splitting wood, and a piece hit him in the face and busted his nose. He said, "I had to have complete reconstructive surgery on my nose. I had to have it rebuilt. So I went to the plastic surgeon and he showed me photographs of myself and photographs of Kevin Costner. He showed me Kevin's nose on my face and he said, 'We can give you Kevin's nose.'" Josh said, "No, I don't want Kevin's nose. I want my nose!"
Adele revealed on her "Weekends with Adele" that she is undergoing therapy again for the sake of her fans. She said, "I just want to make sure I'm topping myself up every week to make sure I can give you everything." When she went through her divorce in 2019, she said she was "basically in like five therapy sessions a day." But her current therapy is centered on the anxiety she gets when performing live. She explained, "That's why I am not a big touring artist. I did it last time to prove I could do it. But this experience of being in a room this size, I think I might be a live artist for the rest of my life." She's in a good place now, explaining, "Having the human interaction every weekend is honestly— I'm the happiest I've ever, ever, ever, ever been."
Page Six reports that 49-year-old "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Diana Jenkins is "a few weeks pregnant" and that's why she didn't attend the PCAs. A source said, "Because of her health history, she's on bed rest." Diana and her baby daddy/ fiancé Asher Monroe already share two-year-old daughter, and Diana shares a 22-year-old son and 19-year-old daughter with her ex-husband, Roger Jenkins.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle claim they are victims of "institutional gaslighting." Harry said, "I wonder what would've happened to us had we not got out when we did," while Meghan pointed out, "Our security was being pulled. Everyone in the world knew where we were." That's a main reason they left Britain and came to America, according to Radar. Meghan strongly felt, "I wasn't being thrown to the wolves, I was being fed to the wolves." Harry firmly believed, "They were happy to lie to protect my brother. They were never willing to tell the truth to protect us." After speaking out about the family this way, sources say King Charles may not be inviting Harry and his wife to the coronation next summer.
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Not everyone is a "Mariah Carey" or "Michael Buble" when it comes to Christmas. Here are some celebrities who have been open about their lack of enthusiasm for the "most wonderful time of the year."
Colin Firth has said that he has a "profound loathing" and "Everyone is trying to throw happy stuff at you, and that's when I come over all humbug."
Melania Trump said in 2018, "Who gives a f*** about the Christmas stuff and decorations?"
Larry David can't stand the "loathsome music" and the "environmental disaster simultaneously taking place in living rooms across the country."
Miley Cyrus said once, "Call me the grinch but Christmas always makes me feel deeply sad. It is filled with so much excessiveness & greed. I just hope everyone gives the gift of love and acceptance this year to not only their own family but those around the globe who don't get everything they wished for due to life's unfair circumstances! My parents always made Christmas about others. And I hope you find it in your heart to do the same!"
Ozzy Osbourne "I have to unravel all these f***ing presents. What a f***ing waste of paper." The only time he liked it was when he used to drink because "It was a good excuse to get f***ed."
Lady Gaga bit a Santa toy during a concert in 2010 and said, "I hate the holidays. I'm alone and miserable, you f***ing stuffed little toy."
Hugh Grant admitted, "I have taken Dad to a Muslim country to escape it completely. We both hate Christmas."
Christoph Waltz was once asked what his Christmas wish would be, and he said, "No Christmas. That's my biggest wish, no Christmas."
James Cameron's "Avatar" sequel is set to dominate the box office this coming weekend, but the director won't be celebrating too hard.
James confirmed to Deadline that he won't be attending the Hollywood premiere because he caught COVID on the airplane traveling to LA. He is feeling fine though and is expecting to continue the press tour virtually.
"Jurassic World" star Bryce Dallas Howard's family does an annual holiday cookie contest, and she shared who always seems to be on top when it comes to their competitive cookie decorating. She said her dad is the one to beat, explaining, "My dad's cookies are strong. He's got good cookie-decorating game. He's creative and he has good small motor skills. You could say that Ron Howard is a visual artist and [he brings] that to his cookie decorating." He also has a huge team of visual experts that could help him, but surely there's no cheating here…
Blake Shelton says his wife, fellow "The Voice" judge Gwen Stefani, fattens him up during the holidays, according to OK. He said on Jennifer Hudson's talk show, "I look this way it's like a pelican now… It's because I'm married to a Stefani. She literally cooks everything all the time." His new favorite "Christmas tradition has become" a "timpano pasta dome" she cooks up, something he "had never heard of" until they got together. If he's anything like me, it doesn't matter what it's called as long as it smells good and tastes even better.
