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Ben Affleck has been spending a lot of time with his ex, Jennifer Lopez, in the wake of her split from Alex Rodriguez, according to AceShowbiz. Sources say he's been popping by her house in LA and spending hours there, and they're trying to keep it on the DL, as one source said, "Security picks him up at a nearby location and drops him off after spending a few hours at her house." Despite all the visits, sources say they are just friends. The two had been engaged in 2002, but after they broke up in 2004, he moved on to Jennifer Garner, while she married Marc Anthony.
People are blaming "Big Little Lies" actress Shailene Woodley for Aaron Rodgers saying he wants to leave the Green Bay Packers. Now, even though he's been having some issues with the team, many believe he really wants to leave to move to Hollywood where Shailene is based. Could the LA Raiders be getting a new QB?
A farm in Manchester, CT got a visit from Kevin Bacon and his wife, Kyra Sedgwick. WFSB reported that the couple visited Aussakita Acres Farm last week to pick out a couple of goats to go with the other pair of goats they already got.
Josh Duggar has been charged with receiving and possessing child pornography. He has entered a not guilty plea. Prosecutors are demanding he turn over all electronics. If convicted, Josh faces up to 20 years in prison and fines up to $250,000.00 on each count. And how's this for a twist – the officer who declined to pursue charges against Josh for molesting his sisters years ago years ago is in prison now too, also on child porn charges. While some of his family has said they love and support him, others in the family are making it clear they are throwing their support behind the legal system. Josh will appear in court on Wednesday for a detention hearing. At that point, he can request bail. However, if he gets out, he won't be able to go home since the judge said that he couldn't be alone with minors. That means he can't go home to Anna, his pregnant wife, and their six kids.
Sydney Chase, the woman who allegedly hooked up with Khloe Kardashian's man, Tristan Thompson, posted a screenshot of her iPhone screen on Instagram showing that Khloe sent her a DM. It read, "Hey Sydney, this is Khloé. I would appreciate it if our conversation can remain confidential." Sydney deleted it off her page but not before The Shade Room caught wind of it. Read more at radaronline.com. Never put anything in writing you're not prepared to own up to.
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You remember the last time we told you about Tom Cruise pitching a fit on set? That was for crew members who weren't following COVID protocols on set. But this time, while Tom was filming in North Yorkshire, he got super agitated by some overhanging branches that were smacking up against his trailer as he was trying to relax in between scenes. A source said, "Two local lads were called out to sort out the problem and cut down the offending branches." But that wasn't all. Apparently, fans were starting to flock to the set to get a glimpse of Tom, and he just wasn't having it. Read more at thesun.co.uk.
Dr. Drew was enjoying his steak at the world-famous Peter Luger Steakhouse in Brooklyn when someone started firing shots. Apparently, one guy had a problem with another guy and started shooting. Two people were injured. Everyone took cover under the tables, and after the man was subdued, everyone went back to their meals. You can see the post-melee at tmz.com. And from what they report, Drew tipped very well not only for the great service but because the wait staff went above and beyond to protect their patrons.
Baby news…
"Love Me Like You Do" singer Ellie Goulding is a first-time mother with her husband Caspar Jopling following two years of marriage.
"Jersey Shore" star Deena Cortese announced the birth of her second son with husband Christopher Buckner. They named him Cameron Theo Buckner.
Another man has been arrested for hopping the gate in the Kardashian's neighborhood. When security caught up to him, he said he was there to see the Kardashians, but didn't say which one, according to TMZ. Police sent him away, but then he came back again to try one more time. This comes just days after Kendall got her restraining orders on two other men who came onto her property.
And, in more stalker news…. two men were arrested for trespassing at Prince Andrew's home last week. This comes just after another woman was caught on the grounds as well. The woman actually managed to get into the home after telling security guards she was having lunch with the Queen's son. But she blew it when she said she was his fiancee. Ooh – just a step to far.
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Britney Spears's father, Jamie Spears, reportedly claimed that Britney had dementia in court documents filed in her conservatorship, according to The Mirror. It's all expected to come out in the BBC2 documentary, "The Battle for Britney: Fans, Cash and, a Conservatorship." Filmmakers allegedly got their hands on the original 2008 conservatorship filings, and they say Jamie checked off a box on the paperwork claiming Britney needed "dementia placement or treatment."
Kobe Bryant's game-worn L.A. Lakers jersey during his '96 rookie season is about to go to auction, and according to TMZ, it's expected to bring in over $500,000. It could break the record-setting $570,000 jersey Michael Jordan wore with the Washington Wizards from his last ever NBA game. We'll find out what it sells for when bidding closed May 23rd.
In more Bryant family news, Kobe's widow, Vanessa Bryant, honored their daughter, Gianna Bryant, on what would've been her 15th birthday with a limited edition Mambacita clothing line with 100% of the proceeds going to the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation, the nonprofit founded in Kobe and Gianna's memory to help fund sports programs in underserved communities. The Los Angeles Lakers, the Golden State Warriors, and the Phoenix Suns purchased pieces for their entire teams.
Oscar-winning actress Olympia Dukakis has died at the age of 89. Olympia went to Boston University where she got her BA in physical therapy. She worked as a physical therapist, helping people with polio before going back to Boston University for a master's in performing arts. She went on to star in many Broadway productions and films, including "Moonstruck," "Look Who's Talking," "Mr. Holland's Opus," Clairee in "Steel Magnolias," and more. Olympia and her husband founded the Charles Playhouse in her native Boston, Massachusetts and the Whole Theater in Montclair, New Jersey, where they appeared together in multiple productions, according to AceShowbiz.
Maya Rudolph told Jimmy Kimmel that she got bit by a black widow spider while she was getting a massage during a girls trip with her SNL buddies and "Wine Country" co-stars for Ana Gasteyer's 50th birthday a few years back. She talked about how each of her friends handled the situation; "Amy [Poehler told the paramedic] 'no need to go to the emergency room.' Tina Fey was like 'I'm just going to call my husband,' very gently, [then] panicked on the phone in the other room. Rachel Dratch just got in the shower.
Paula Pell was stroking me gently. Anna Gasteyer was being full mother 'you're going to be fine.' Emily Spivey just started drinking champagne." Okay, raise your hand if you're the Emily of the group (guilty)…
