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Lindsay Shookus to Ben Affleck: If You Relapse, We’re Through!

Well, it’s official, folks — Ben Affleck and Lindsay Shookus are back together . We’ve known that for a while, but the couple obviously felt as though they needed to keep up the charade of a platonic friendship for a few weeks. We suppose that’s not terribly surprising. After all, it wasn’t all that long ago that Affleck dumped Shookus for Playboy model Shauna Sexton, who was a little less than half his age. After suffering a humiliation like that, it’s not surprising that Lindsay would want to give the impression that Ben had to work to win her back — whether or not that was actually the case is anyone’s guess. Of course, the main obstacle to this reconciliation — and seemingly the main reason Ben and Lindsay broke up — was Affleck’s struggles with alcoholism. Ben relapsed and checked into rehab  in December of 2017 after several years of sobriety. During his time with Lindsay, the Oscar winner was said to be happily on the wagon. Just days after news of their split went public, however, Ben was spotted paying for a delivery from a liquor store outside of a home where he had reportedly been partying with Sexton. Needless to say, it didn’t look good at that point. But the pics of Ben mid-bender prompted his estranged wife, Jennifer Garner, to stage an impromptu intervention and persuade the actor to enter rehab. And apparently Affleck’s valiant struggle to get sober factored heavily in Lindsay’s decision to give him a second chance. A source tells Us Weekly that Lindsay agreed to take him back largely “because she was impressed that he’d gone back to rehab and was sober.” The source adds that Shookus has been a “very positive influence in his life.” The insider goes on to say, “He’s in a good place and works hard on himself every day. He’s much stronger at this stage.” Back in February, a source informed Us that Ben and Lindsay were tentatively hanging out again. “They’ve been talking and have seen each other again,” the insider claimed. “Ben is in a much better place health-wise, and is a lot happier.” These says Ben and Lindsay are “are totally back on,” the same tipster reveals. Great news for all involved — though it sounds like the future of this relationship is contingent on Ben’s ability to remain on his best behavior. View Slideshow: 31 Celebrities Who Have Been to Rehab

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Ben Affleck & Lindsay Shookus: We’re Moving In Together! (If He Can Stay Sober)

It’s been a long and rocky road to reconciliation for Ben Affleck and Lindsay Shookus. As you may recall, Affleck and Shookus broke up when the Oscar winner spiraled out of control in September of 2018. (Fun fact: Ben has now starred in more meltdowns than Batman movies!) In recent weeks, we’ve been hearing persistent rumors that Ben and Lindsay are back together . The couple has yet to confirm those rumors, but they’ve been spending an awful lot of time together over the past month or so. There have even been reports that Lindsay is Ben’s “sobriety coach,” working hard to ensure that the freshly rehabbed star stays off sauce, and that he’s not tempted by being in the presence of others who are drinking heavily. That’s a lot to take in, and it’s the sort of thing that suggests these two are doing something more than casually dating. “Ben has been telling those close to him that his biggest mistake was letting Lindsay go,” a source close to the situation tells In Touch Weekly. “Now that he’s sober and she’s giving him a second chance, he refuses to let her slip away again, and he’s asked her to move in.”  The insider confirms that Lindsay “was in the process of moving in with Ben when they broke up in September,” but nixed those plans when Affleck relapsed. Since Ben and Lindsay live on opposite coasts (she’s a New York-based SNL producer), she understandably wants to make sure that he’s capable of remaining sober this time. Ben reached the six-month milestone recently, and the informant says Lindsay has begun making tentative plans toward cohabitation. “Lindsay loves working for SNL, which films in NYC, and she has a young daughter who’s based there too,” a source tells In Touch. The insider adds that Shookus is “willing to split her time between the two coasts and is moving some of her belongings into Ben’s place.” We don’t blame her for being cautious. Not only does Lindsay have a child who lives in Manhattan, she’s spent enough time in the company of a red-faced raging blowhard after working so closely with Alec Baldwin these past two years. In all likelihood, she wants to wait long enough to make sure not only that Ben is committed to the hard work of recovery, but also that he’s left his infamous temper in the past. “After everything that’s happened, Lindsay’s guard is up,” says the source. “She loves Ben and also wants to make it work, but she isn’t ready to give up her whole life just yet!” The source says Lindsay was perfectly clear about her reasons for kicking Ben to the curb the first time: “He needed to get his life in order, by that I mean get sober.” Here’s hoping the third time stint in rehab will prove to be the charm for Ben. View Slideshow: 31 Celebrities Who Have Been to Rehab

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Ben Affleck: Back Together With Lindsay Shookus!!!

On Sunday night, the New England Patriots ground and pounded their way to a 13-3 victory over the LA Rams in what’s being called the most boring Super Bowl in history. (And it’s not even snooze-worthy Maroon 5 halftime show that earned the game that dubious distinction.) As far as we know, lifelong Pats fan Ben Affleck was not in attendance at the game, but it’s not entirely clear why Beantown Bennie decided to sit this one out. Perhaps like the rest of the world, Ben realized that a Pats victory was basically a foregone conclusion. And since Affleck is newly sober, he might not have felt like getting doused in Sam Adams by a bunch of celebratory Massholes. Of course, the fact that he’s kicked the sauce isn’t the only major change in Affleck’s life in recent months. According to E! News, Ben is back together with SNL producer Lindsay Shookus ! As you may recall, Ben and Lindsay began dating  back in 2017. The relationship got so serious so fast that there were rumors Ben and Lindsay were engaged . A source tells E! that Ben and Lindsay have been on and off for longer than anyone realizes (So maybe there was some truth to those rumors that he started dating Lindsay while he was still married to Jennifer Garner !), and they’ve never been able to quit one another for very long. “They’ve known each other for years and there have been other periods of time where they didn’t speak. But they always seem to end up talking again.” Ben and Lindsay broke up last year, allegedly because his drinking had once again spiraled out of control. Now, however, it seems they’re right back where they started … well, sort of. The insider claims that while Ben and Lindsay are “spending time together” (which almost certainly means hooking up), but they’re not ready to make their relationship official again just yet. It seems Affleck feels that things are going well for him for the first time in quite some time, and he doesn’t want to rock the boat with any major announcements. “Ben is in a really good place right now. Both health-wise and with his family,” another source tells E! News. “Ben has been concentrating on being a doting father and has been spending time with his kids and Jen.” Affleck is so focused on his recovery and his family that he’s reportedly stepped away from his role as Batman in the DC cinematic universe. So perhaps Ben’s new focus on stability explains why he decided to steer clear of Atlanta during Super Bowl week. Or maybe grown adult and long-suffering Buffalo Bills fan Lindsay just didn’t want to run the risk of having to watch Ben fall off the wagon and lock lips with Tom Brady, a la Bob Kraft. View Slideshow: Adam Levine Goes Shirtless at Super Bowl, Twitter Goes Insane

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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner Finalize Divorce After 3-YEAR Separation!

Well, it’s never pleasant when a couple gets divorced, but in this case, the news might be cause for celebration. After three years of ups, downs, rehabs, relapses, marriage counseling, and accusations of nanny-banging, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner have finalized their divorce . Radar Online is reporting today that a judgment in Affleck and Garner’s court case was entered in Los Angeles Superior Court today. Which means that for the first time since 2005, Ben and Jen are both legally single. The emphasis here is on “legally.”  Garner is dating businessman John Miller these days, and Ben may or may not still be involved with 22-year-old Playboy model Shauna Sexton. Not only does the selection of current partners speak volumes about the difference in personalities and priorities that likely contributed to the couple’s decision to split it also serves as a reminder of how long it’s been since these two parted ways. When Ben and Jen separated, Obama was in office and Batman was most recently portrayed on screen by Christian Bale. Hell, Affleck had a whole long-term relationship with Lindsay Shookus — complete with marriage rumors — between his relationships with Garner and Sexton. Affleck has been to rehab at least twice in the time since he parted ways with Garner. We say this not to shame the guy, but to point out that it has been a really long time since he moved out of the home he once shared with Garner. To be fair, the process didn’t take so long simply due to indecisiveness on Ben and Jen’s parts (though there was certainly some of that.) In fact, it had a bit to do with Affleck’s multiple rehab stints and Garner’s desire to do right by her kids. Sources close to the former couple say Jen wanted to work out an amicable custody arrangement before finalizing the divorce but couldn’t bring herself to trust Affleck alone with the kids until he got serious about getting sober. At some point in the past few months, he was apparently able to convince her that all is well, as Affleck filed divorce papers while still in rehab And so ends one of the great love stories of the 21st Century. At least Ben still has Matt Damon. View Slideshow: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner Photos: A Romantic Rewind

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Tristan Thompson: Damn is it Hard Not to Cheat on Khloe!!

Though she’s happily being a mother to baby True, Khloe is terrified that Tristan will cheat again . But Tristan has allegedly resolved to never cheat on her again. It’s a little late for that. And apparently we’re supposed to applaud or even pity him for resisting so much “temptation.” A source close to Tristan Thompson tells HollywoodLife that he’s really, really trying to not cheat on Khloe yet again. “Tristan knows he can’t f–k up again,” the insider says bluntly. “And that if he does,” the source continues. “Khloe will kick him to the curb.” “So he’s focusing all his energy on basketball,” the insider says. “And,” the source says, Tristan is focused “on playing his best season yet.” We’re meant to believe that not cheating takes a great deal of effort on Tristan’s part. “Tristan is constantly surrounded by temptation,” the insider claims, as if Tristan is on a strict diet instead of just being asked to remain faithful. “Hot chicks literally throw themselves at him,” the source declares. He’s young and hot and he’s a famous athlete, so that’s no surprise. The insider says that these women want him “and are constantly flirting with him and vying for his attention.” Sex is great! But since Tristan chose to enter a monogamous relationship, it is absolutely impossible to pity him over this “predicament.” “Tristan is doing his utmost to ignore it all, though,” the source says. “And,” the insider continues, Tristan is trying “to focus on what matters most.” To make things absolutely clear, what matters most is not banging every available beauty who walks by. The source clarifies that Tristan’s priorities are: “Khloe, his kids, and his career.” “It ain’t easy,” the insider claims. Again, no one is asking him to remain chaste. Just to be monogamous. “Tristan is young,” the source writes. “He’s in his prime.” “And,” the insider explains. “All the attention he gets is enough to tempt anyone.” Right … but he’s the one who signed up to date Khloe. There are plenty of other women who’d be happy to date him in an open relationship. “But after being caught out before and nearly losing everything he holds dearest,” the source says. “He’s determined to be better.” So it sounds like he at least learned his lesson … even if it’s a lesson that he should never have needed to learn. The insider says that Tristan has resolved “to be the man he knows he can be.” “And,” specifically, the source says that he has decided |to be faithful and loyal to Khloe.” Usually, that’s a determination that someone makes, um, before they have a baby with their girlfriend. The inside source affirms that Khloe remains a priority for Tristan. “She’s his heart and soul,” the insider emphasizes. That doesn’t explain why he decided to cheat on her repeatedly during her pregnancy. “And,” the source says. “He never wants to hurt or humiliate her ever again.” Well, we should certainly hope not. Life & Style reports that Khloe is lovestruck , but that the rest of her family is much more wary of her continued romance with Tristan. “Khloe just can’t let this relationship go,” that insider laments. “All the Kardashians are against her having another baby,” that source shares grimly. “But she won’t listen to any of them.” That insider shares that “She’s blinded by love when it comes to Tristan.” That seems to be something that runs in the family. Just look at how ardently Kim defends Kanye over the indefensible. There are a lot of people who aren’t well-suited to monogamous relationships. Some are aromantic, others simply have too much love to give. That’s fine! In fact, relationships featuring multiple people or mutually open relationships can be great. But that is not what Tristan has chosen for himself. He is dating Khloe. He doesn’t get a gold star for not cheating anymore. That’s just a simple expectation. And not everyone is convinced that he’ll stay on the straight-and-narrow. View Slideshow: Tristan Thompson: CAUGHT with Two New Women!

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Jennifer Garner: I Want to Be Divorced From Ben Affleck ASAP!

Back in August,  Ben Affleck checked into rehab for the third time following an intervention from his estranged wife, Jennifer Garner. Earlier this week, Affleck left in-patient care and penned a heartfelt message to fans in which he vowed to continue in his treatment. “I am fighting for myself and my family,” Affleck wrote of his road to recovery. Despite the fact that Affleck left rehab several times over the course of his stay, we’re sure Garner is pleased with his progress and will continue to support him in his battle with the bottle. That doesn’t mean, however, that she has any interest in continuing her marriage to the man. Jen and Ben have been separated since 2016, but complications over the custody of their three children have prevented the actors from finalizing their divorce. Sources close to the former couple say the delay was largely a result of Jen waiting for Ben to get sober so that she could, in good conscience, work out a custody arrangement that would enable him to remain a part of his kids’ lives. Now that he seems to be serious about steering clear of the booze, Jen has put their divorce proceedings on the fast track. It was previously reported that Affleck filed divorce paperwork while he was still in rehab . It now looks as though he did so at Jen’s behest. According to a new report from E! News, Jen is so serious about finalizing the divorce that she convinced an LA judge to come out of retirement just to make this thing official. The judge had presided over Ben and Jen’s initial filing, but because they took so long to pull the trigger, he entered retirement before they signed the final papers. A new judge would mean starting the entire process over again, and Jen was having none of that. So instead, with the same charisma and salesmanship she employs when convincing you to apply for a Capital One card, Garner talked the judge into hopping back on the bench one final time.  We think it’s safe to say she and Ben will officially be exes sometime in the very near future. View Slideshow: 31 Celebrities Who Have Been to Rehab

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Ben Affleck Checks Into Rehab for Third Time

A week that started with Ben Affleck seemingly on top of the world, or at least on top of a Playboy model named Shauna Sexton , is sending with the actor possibly hitting rock bottom. He has once again checked into rehab. The actor will be seeking professional assistance for his addiction to alcohol, a source has confirmed to People Magazine. “He is seeking treatment. He knew he needed help and was vocal about it,” says this insider. Multiple outlets say basically the same thing: Affleck was open to treatment and well aware he was in trouble. This decision came just two days after paparazzi snapped photos of what appeared to be a box of alcohol being delivered to Affleck’s home… … and it was also strongly influenced by Affleck’s famous ex-wife, Jennifer Garner. The actress was seen leaving Affleck’s home on Wednesday, visibly upset and shaking. She then returned to this residence later in the day; at which time, Garner, Affleck and an unidentified woman who arrived at the actor’s house  with her were photographed in a car Garner was driving. TMZ reports that Garner was dead set on convincing her ex that he needed this trip to rehab, but that Affleck was open to it nearly as soon as their discussion started. As previously stated, Affleck knew he had fallen off the wagon weeks ago and could not continue down this path. He has reportedly drove straight to a “live-in rehab facility” with Garner “and will check in for an extended period of time,” per TMZ. Garner filed for divorce in April of 2017, two years after the stars announced their split. However, the former couple has remained extremely close, even prompting various rumors of a reconciliation, mostly for the sake of raising their three kids. The divorce is not yet final. Garner is pretty much the most mature, reasonable and saintly woman in Hollywood, by everything we can tell. On Monday, Affleck was seen outside of his Palisades home wearing a gray T-shirt and sweatpants as he picked up a Pacifico beer-branded box filled with Johnnie Walker Blue Label scotch whisky in a blue case, along with some other unidentifiable bottles. Sexton, perhaps by coincidence, is on record as saying her favorite drink is whisky. Affleck started seeing this model very recently, not long after he ended a year-long romance with Saturday Night Live producer Lindsay Shookus. He has never really talked publicly about her and hasn’t said much about his split from Garner, either. Just prior to his 46th birthday on August 15, a friend of the actor told People that “Ben is doing well,” adding of his personal struggles: “He continues to focus on himself and the health of his relationships. “He attends meetings, many meetings, and he also does meditation and yoga. “While he still has his moments – and let’s be honest, everyone struggles – he continues to work hard on himself.” Affleck previously checked into rehab in 2001 and also just this past December . We wish him the best. View Slideshow: 25 Celebrities Who Have Been to Rehab

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Ben Affleck Checks Into Rehab for Third Time

A week that started with Ben Affleck seemingly on top of the world, or at least on top of a Playboy model named Shauna Sexton , is sending with the actor possibly hitting rock bottom. He has once again checked into rehab. The actor will be seeking professional assistance for his addiction to alcohol, a source has confirmed to People Magazine. “He is seeking treatment. He knew he needed help and was vocal about it,” says this insider. Multiple outlets say basically the same thing: Affleck was open to treatment and well aware he was in trouble. This decision came just two days after paparazzi snapped photos of what appeared to be a box of alcohol being delivered to Affleck’s home… … and it was also strongly influenced by Affleck’s famous ex-wife, Jennifer Garner. The actress was seen leaving Affleck’s home on Wednesday, visibly upset and shaking. She then returned to this residence later in the day; at which time, Garner, Affleck and an unidentified woman who arrived at the actor’s house  with her were photographed in a car Garner was driving. TMZ reports that Garner was dead set on convincing her ex that he needed this trip to rehab, but that Affleck was open to it nearly as soon as their discussion started. As previously stated, Affleck knew he had fallen off the wagon weeks ago and could not continue down this path. He has reportedly drove straight to a “live-in rehab facility” with Garner “and will check in for an extended period of time,” per TMZ. Garner filed for divorce in April of 2017, two years after the stars announced their split. However, the former couple has remained extremely close, even prompting various rumors of a reconciliation, mostly for the sake of raising their three kids. The divorce is not yet final. Garner is pretty much the most mature, reasonable and saintly woman in Hollywood, by everything we can tell. On Monday, Affleck was seen outside of his Palisades home wearing a gray T-shirt and sweatpants as he picked up a Pacifico beer-branded box filled with Johnnie Walker Blue Label scotch whisky in a blue case, along with some other unidentifiable bottles. Sexton, perhaps by coincidence, is on record as saying her favorite drink is whisky. Affleck started seeing this model very recently, not long after he ended a year-long romance with Saturday Night Live producer Lindsay Shookus. He has never really talked publicly about her and hasn’t said much about his split from Garner, either. Just prior to his 46th birthday on August 15, a friend of the actor told People that “Ben is doing well,” adding of his personal struggles: “He continues to focus on himself and the health of his relationships. “He attends meetings, many meetings, and he also does meditation and yoga. “While he still has his moments – and let’s be honest, everyone struggles – he continues to work hard on himself.” Affleck previously checked into rehab in 2001 and also just this past December . We wish him the best. View Slideshow: 25 Celebrities Who Have Been to Rehab

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Kylie Jenner Daughter is Named… Wait, What Now!?

Kylie Jenner has not named her daughter “Butterfly,” people. Come on now. Don’t get all crazy on us. In reality, according to multiple sources, Kylie Jenner has instead named her daughter… a variation on the word “Butterfly.” Chatter over what Jenner and Travis Scott are chosen to call their first child surfaced on Sunday night. This was not long, just a few hours really, after Kylie announced that she had given birth to a girl. She shared a video of her journey to parenthood. She released a statement explaining her months-long silence on the issue, shocking and delighting millions of her fans. She did everything short of unveiling photos of the newborn and letting us know her name. However, astute Internet users think they’ve stumbled on various clues that offer major hints regarding the latter. To wit: Kylie Tweeted a butterfly emoji on May 27, around the time she may have learned she was pregnant. Kylie has a butterfly necklace. Snapshots of the baby’s nursery reveal many butterfly decorations. Moreover … Travis Scott once released a single titled “Butterfly Effect.” Both Scott and Jenner have butterfly tattoos. So this settles it, right? Baby Girl Jenner will be named Butterfly , no? No, it now seems. And not just because Butterfly is a ridiculous name, even for someone whose sisters has dubbed her kids North, Saint and Chicago. But because other astute Internet users think Kris Jenner actually revealed the name of her latest grandchild on Instagram this week. “So cute! One of my favorite @kyliecosmetics shades!!” wrote Kris as a caption to the following image, adding with intrigue: Posie K is launching as a limited edition trio set to celebrate the second anniversary! Feb 5 on KylieCosmetics.com #Repost @kyliecosmetics: Say hello to the Posie K Anniversary Lip Trio! Featuring our award winning shade in gloss, matte and brand new velvet formula! Launching Feb 5. Why are this photo and these words notable? Because “Mariposa” is the Spanish word for – you guessed it! – “Butterfly.” Insiders tell Radar Online that Scott and Jenner have, indeed, chosen Mariposa as their child’s name and that she will be mostly referred to as “Posie.” Which is pretty darn cute, isn’t it? And it also does go along with the theme started by Kim Kardashian , who recently named her daughter “Chicago,” yet plans to call her “Chi.” Even if the child is called “Posie,” one more question will remain: Will she be Posie Jenner or Posie Scott? You’d have to imagine the latter, although Kylie and Travis aren’t married, so we can’t really say for certain. Would a member of this family really let a child not have the last name Jenner or Kardashian? Especially when odds are strong that Scott won’t stick around for the long haul? (We hope we’re wrong about that.) View Slideshow: Kylie Jenner Gives Birth, Reveals Shocking Pregnancy Secrets & Photos So many questions.  So many components to a months-long mystery we’re just starting to decipher. All we can do is stay tuned. We’ll pass along the answers and any additional information as soon as we learn it, people. We are on this. UPDATE : We can at least put an end to some speculation, as Kylie revealed the name of her precious little one: Stormi! The Keeping Up With the Kardashians beauty revealed the unconventional name via Instagram just a few moments ago. She also posted the beautiful image above. We’re going to go out on a limb and guess that the unexpected moniker was in no way inspired by Stormy Daniels. Welcome to the world, little Stormi!

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Bridezillas: The Trashiest Wedding Show is Back and Better Than Ever!

Do you remember Bridezillas? If you were a fan of trashy reality shows about ten years ago, there's no way you don't remember Bridezillas. But just in case you were never fortunate enough to witness this gem of a television program, Bridezillas was a show that aired on WEtv from 2004 to 2013. Each episode featured a couple of women preparing for their wedding days in the most dramatic way possible. They threw fits over everything and anything, and it was just an absolute joy to watch. Remember the bride who lost her mind on her poor fiancé and her family members when they were just trying to help her? Remember how she screamed and cried and made herself look like an unbelievable brat? Trick question: that kind of thing happened with literally all of the brides. As we said, Bridezillas stopped airing in 2013 for reasons we still don't understand. It was there, and then suddenly it was not, and it was a tough loss to handle.   But we don't have to be sad anymore, because in what has to be the best news we've heard in a long, long time , Bridezillas is returning to WEtv for its 11th season! In March!!! And just in case you think it's too good to be true, fear not, because the trailer for the new season is proof that we're about to be blessed with more reality trash than we know what to do with. The trailer begins with a woman all decked out in her bridal gear, screaming “It's my wedding day!”, and we're off to a very, very good start. We see a bride kicking a kid's bicycle, a bride looking furious in a surgical mask, a bride walking down the street with her hair in curlers screaming about other brides. It feels like coming home, honestly. Let's see, one woman throws her wedding cake to the ground, one cocks a shotgun in her dress, one has a breakdown over a veil. There are two different fights at two different weddings — physical ones between some male guests — and a grandma tells a bride that she should have gotten a boob job so her dress would fit better. We don't know what we did to deserve this kind of magic, but we'll certainly take it. Watch the full trailer below!

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