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Kids have no filter, and Jenna Bush Hager learned that the hard way when her 9-year-old daughter Mila stopped by the "Today" show and got her hands on a mic. Hoda told Mila one of her favorite things about her mom Jenna was "when she's laughing so hard she can't catch her breath." That's when Mila added, "Yeah, one time she was laughing in our living room and she peed her pants! And you changed your pajamas!" She then got Mila to give her one more "truth bomb," and Mila shared, "She never wears underwear. She's not wearing it right now! I saw her change!"
Britney Spears offered to sit down with her mom for a cup of coffee, but it may not be what it seems. A while back, Britney had accused Lynne of hiding caffeine from her during her conservatorship. She posted the other day, "After no coffee for 15 years … Mom we can go have coffee together now !!! I'm treated as an equal … let's have coffee and talk about it !!!" Hmm… Brit, in the meantime, has also turned off her Instagram comments after too many of her fans expressed their concern for her wellbeing as she parties in Mexico and posts more nudes.
"General Hospital" actor Sonya Eddy's cause of death has been released. Sonya, who played Nurse Epiphany Johnson, developed an infection after a scheduled procedure on December 9th. Page Six reports that Sonya developed complications after she had been released from the hospital and ended up back there, where was placed on life support before passing away.
Does Tim Burton have a connection to Western Mass? No, but he sort of does now. In the new show, "Wednesday," there's a scene where Thing, the hand, holds himself up to show someone a phone number written on his palm to "call Wednesday." The phone number happens to start with area code 413! MassLive even noticed this too. The school is set in Vermont, but it wasn't filmed in the U.S. so I can't help but wonder if this is coincidental or if he's visited our area and developed a fondness. I could see him taking in Screamfest at Six Flags…
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There are plenty of stories about actors turning down iconic roles, but none is bigger than Matt Damon's. A while ago, he made the revelation that he turned down James Cameron's offer to star in the first "Avatar" where he would've made 10% of the film's eventual $2.9 billion box office haul. So, why did he pass? Another "Bourne" movie was in process of being filmed, and the schedule conflicted with "Avatar." During a recent interview with "Avatar" director James Cameron, he was asked about Matt Damon passing on the role. He said, "He's beating himself up over this. Matt, you're kind of like one of the biggest movie stars in the world. Get over it."
Kevin Costner makes $1.3 million playing John Dutton on "Yellowstone" for the last five seasons, making him one of the highest paid actors in television. Now, insiders are saying those rumors of him leaving the show may actually have some weight. Sources say his wife, Christine Baumgartner, thinks Kevin's commitment to the series - as an actor and producer - is drastically cutting into their family time and that she's ready to hand him an ultimatum.
Tamara Braun is leaving "Days of Our Lives," but not by choice. Tamara, who has played Ava Vitali since 2008, told fans on Instagram, "If you want to see Ava off, tune into DOOL … for her last day in Salem." A fan asked why she was leaving, and she hinted it wasn't her choice, writing "storyline went that way."
Alicia Silverstone recently stripped down for new ads with PETA asking people to ditch clothing made from animals and to instead wear clothes made from plant-made materials. She said, "If it takes me getting naked for you to care about animals then that is what I'm after. I never, ever, get naked in TV, in film, nothing, never, nope — but I've done it for PETA because that's how much it matters to me." Some of the ads will appear in Times Square, according to OK, more than likely larger than life.
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Justin Bieber called out H&M for selling products with his name and likeness without his approval. He took to social media on Monday, saying, "I didn't approve any of the merch collection that they put up at H&M… all without my permission and approval. SMH I wouldn't buy it if I were you." But H&M told People that "as with all other licensed products and partnerships, H&M followed proper approval procedures." However… they have now followed up saying that "out of respect for the collaboration and Justin Bieber we have removed the garments from our stores and online." So basically, Jerry or whoever in Legal forgot to send the papers to Biebs to sign… In more JB news, he is apparently closing on a deal to sell his music catalogue for almost $200 million to the same company that bought Justin Timberlake's catalogue earlier this year for $100 million, according to WSJ.
Netflix said they were proceeding cautiously regarding how they approach the death of Princess Diana in "The Crown," but people are furious after hearing that there will be an open casket scene in the next season. There's another controversial scene that's reported to have been shot, showing the medical team trying to save Diana at the hospital, which The Sun describes as gory theatre and jarring.
Despite his long reputation as a womanizer, John Mayer claims, "I don't really date." As for why, he simply said, "I don't think that I have to, to be quite honest," adding, "I quit drinking like six years ago, so I don't have the liquid courage. I just have dry courage." John actually hasn't had a drink since 2016, after a six-day hangover. As for why none of his past relationships ever worked out, he explained, "Every relationship I've ever been in was devoted to the idea that this could go the distance. My entire life, today included, if you told me that I could have a great two months with someone but it would end on the first day of the third month, I would not be interested. I've always sought potential for a long-term relationship." Doesn't he know "Hollywood" and "long-term" rarely go together?
Jennifer Garner really takes "personalized" to a whole new level when it comes to Christmas. She recently posted an Instagram video that shows just how serious she is about her holiday decorations. She posted, "Nothing makes my bells jingle like West Virginia artisans. My friends, Matt & Tessie @wallacemetalworks, invited me to their forgery this summer (after designing and making the most beautiful fire screens for my house) and talked me through crafting one of their coveted hand-forged Christmas ornaments.
Remember when you're shopping for the holidays—support your local artists!" You definitely know you're important to her if you get one of these for Christmas!
