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Christian Carino: Caught Cheating on Lady Gaga Prior to Breakup?!

For much of the past week, reports that Lady Gaga and Christian Carino have called it quits  circulated non-stop on social media. The singer’s solo appearance at the Grammys prompted the initial round of rumors, and today, it seems that the Gaga-Carino breakup has been confirmed . Neither party has spoken about the split directly, but statements from “insiders” have all the hallmarks of approved comments from reps. If we had to speculate, we would guess that Gaga wants to make the breakup official without distracting from the run-up to the Oscars, where she’s nominated for best actress for her role in A Star Is Born . Reps for Gaga — sorry, “sources” — have denied that there was any precipitous event that led to the split.  Instead, they’ve been pushing the agenda that the breakup is old news, and the couple simply grew apart. “It just didn’t work out. Relationships sometimes end,” a source tells People magazine, adding that the pair split “a bit ago.” “There’s no long dramatic story,” the insider continues. According to a new report from Radar Online , however, Gaga ended the relationship abruptly after learning that Christian had been spotted in the company of a “mystery brunette” earlier this month. “Christian was sitting in the Sunset Tower restaurant on Friday night with a pretty brunette,” an eyewitness tells Radar. “They were holding hands and it looked like a romantic date.” The idea that Christian would conduct an affair so openly is a bit puzzling, obviously. Perhaps he didn’t think he would be recognized, or maybe he was just got caught up in a flirtatious moment. Whatever the case, it seems word of the encounter was enough to convince Gaga that Carino is not the guy for her. Or maybe the hand-holding and the breakup are unrelated. In any event, Gaga was a solo act as she walked the red carpet at the Grammys just days later. And it’s safe to assume she’ll be on her own at the Oscars on Sunday, as well. Gaga is not considered the favorite for the Oscar — most prognosticators have Glenn Close as the frontrunner — but this year’s field is pretty wide open. And of course, whether she goes home empty-handed or not, Gaga took a major step forward this year by proving that she has real chops as a dramatic actress. So despite her latest bad romance, we’re guessing the Mother Monster is still enjoying the final days of her Oscar campaign.

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Jussie Smollett Performs, Refuses to Let "Motherf-ckers" Win

Jussie Smollett took to the stage on Saturday night for the first time since he was savagely assaulted just days before . And he had something to say before launching into his set. “I am not fully healed yet, but I’m going to, and I’m gonna stand strong with ya’ll,” the actor/singer said during a concert at the Troubadour club on the Sunset Strip. Referencing the heinous attack, Smollett added: “I had to be here tonight, y’all. I couldn’t let those motherf-ckers win. So I will always stand for love. “I will never stand for anything other than that. Regardless of what anyone else says, I will only stand for love and I hope that you all stand with me.” Smollett was taken by surprise by two assailants around 2 a.m. last Tuesday on his way back from Subway. These attackers tied a rope around his neck and poured bleach all over him, committing an obvious hate crime against someone who is African-American and openly gay. Speaking to the audience last night, Smollett actually clarified a few details around the incident. He said that he was driven to see a doctor but was not hospitalized… suffered bruises but did not break any ribs…and was cleared by his physicians to perform this weekend. “And above all, I fought the f-ck back,” he said, drawing loud cheers. “I’m the gay Tupac.” Folks all over Hollywood have sent Smollett their best wishes, while President Donald Trump did not address the alleged fact that the suspects screamed to Smollett that he’s in “MAGA country.” But the Commander-in-Chief did say the following about the attack on the Empire star: “That I can tell you is horrible. I’ve seen it. Last night. It’s horrible. Doesn’t get worse.” View Slideshow: Jussie Smollett Attacked: Everything We Know So Far Before Smollett began his set yesterday, his siblings Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Jazz Smollett, Jake Smollett, Jocqui Smollett and the eldest, Joel Smollett Jr., took the stage. Said Joel to the crowd: “Jussie is a true artist, that’s how he breathes. “But above all else, above all else, he is the epitome of love. “So on behalf of the Smollett family, we are so proud of our brother and we are here tonight with all of you to give him confidence, the highest praise and unyielding support as he shares his music, his soul and his love to make this world a better place and not to concede to hate.” Jussie then came out and hugged his relatives. The day before Smollett broke his silence about the hate crime . He said via statement: My body is strong but my soul is stronger. More importantly I want to say thank you. The outpouring of love and support from my village has meant more than I will ever be able to truly put into words. Despite my frustrations and deep concern with certain inaccuracies and misrepresentations that have been spread, I still believe that justice will be served. I am not and should not be looked upon as an isolated incident. We will talk soon and I will address all details of this horrific incident, but I need a moment to process. Most importantly, during times of trauma, grief and pain, there is still a responsibility to lead with love. It’s all I know. And that can’t be kicked out of me. View Slideshow: Jussie Smollett Receives Outpouring of Love After Hate Crime Assault

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It’s The KANG! Disney’s First ‘Lion King’ Trailer Takes Twitter To Hakuna Matata Heaven [Video]

Source: Avalon / Getty ‘Lion King’ First Trailer Sends Internet Into Uproar The Lion King is back and boy, oh boy, are grown a$$ people happy! Disney dropped off the first trailer for the live-action remake starring Donald Glover, Beyoncé, James Earl Jones and many others during Thanksgiving dinner and we damn near threw our cranberry sauce at meemaw. If you haven’t seen it yet, or if you have and wanna watch it again, check it out below. There will definitely be adults pushing kids out of the way for a good seat in the theater when this drops. *Lion King movie starts rolling* My grown ass in the movie theater: “AAAHHH ZABENYAAAA BAGITHI BABA” pic.twitter.com/sFpxWvqIo6 — juïce (@JuiceTooWavie) November 24, 2018 Flip the page to see more must-see reactions.

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Mercedes Javid: Pregnant With First Child!!

In April, Mercedes “MJ” Javid and longtime boyfriend Tommy Feight were married after years of ups and downs. Now, this Shahs of Sunset couple has even bigger news. They’re expecting their first child! Us Weekly reports that Shahs of Sunset star Mercedes Javid is pregnant ! She and her husband, Tommy Feight, are expecting their first child together. According to the tabloid’s source, the couple first told Mercedes’ mother. They then told the rest of the cast of Shahs of Sunset on Thursday, October 4 while filming the reunion special. This is amazing news! Mercedes has previously spoken about in-vitro fertilization and the sensibility of freezing one’s eggs. “I really want all women who are single and 35 years old to run to their fertility doctors and get it done,” she suggests. This is, of course, only directed at those who want to have children. “I just think it’s really awful to wait and put it off until you’re over 40,” she confesses. Mercedes says that she feels this way “because you’re just increasing your odds and you’re just making it harder for yourself.” “And don’t worry about the costs,” she says, possibly forgetting that not everyone is rich. Earlier this summer, she had “almost completed the [IVF] progress,” sources said. “it is a lot of hormones that can make us feel crazy,” she admits, referring to the hormone injections one receives prior to getting eggs harvested. “The truth is that I have a lot of ups and downs,” she confesses. “Moment to moment, especially on the hormones from IVF stuff.” “You retain a lot of water,” she cautions those who would heed her advice and walk in her footsteps. “You feel really great one moment and then terrible another moment,” she adds. Yep. Hormones can make a person go a little nuts for a while. “That’s the reason why I share because,” Mercedes begins. She says: “In my Instagram Stories for instance, I’ll say, ‘I don’t feel good today, but I want everyone else to know not to beat themselves up, to be kind to yourself and know that those days happen to everyone.’” “That’s how we connect to people,” Mercedes explains. It always feels good to help others by using your own experiences. “If you’re going through something and you and I share that,” she reasons. “[That’s] how much we just closed the gap between the two of us.” Mercedes Javid and Tommy Feight have had, as we mentioned, some ups and downs during the course of their tumultuous relationship. So some may be nervous about these two stars in particular being responsible for a new, tiny, helpless human being. But it is the hope of fans that the fact that they decided to finally tie the knot is a sign that they had worked out previous issues and are a happier, healthier couple. This is amazing news. We’re just sorry that her late father isn’t around to meet this granchild. We can’t wait to watch Shahs of Sunset online and, hopefully, see MJ’s co-stars react to her huge news.

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Some Birthday Swirl: Playboi Carti Celebrates His Born Day With Boo Thang Iggy Azalea, T.I., Moneybagg Yo And More!

courtesy sbe Iggy Azalea Parties It Up With Boyfriend Playboi Carti For His Birthday Not sure how we missed this, but apparently Playboi Carti was getting all the birthday love from Iggy Azalea for his birthday. courtesy sbe Iggy was definitely in the building for Playboi Carti’s birthday celebration at sbe hotspot HYDE Sunset in West Hollywood, CA on Thursday September 13th. courtesy sbe The rapper arrived with girlfriend Iggy Azalea. The pair were also spotted holding hands at the Bay Area edition of Rolling Loud this weekend, where Carti performed. That’s pretty big. Definitely seems like things heated up quickly for this pair. Guess it’s safe to assume Carti likes big butts and he cannot lie? What do you think of these two as a couple? She’s had a few high profile relationships thanks to ASAP Rocky, Nick Young and French Montana, while he’s been linked to Blac Chyna in the past. Do you think this is a good love match or nah? Other guests in attendance included TI, Tory Lanez, Shy Glizzy, Trey Songz , OT Genasis, Moneybagg Yo, Buddy, Justin Combs, Trippie Red, Reese Laflare, K Camp, and Terrence J. Hit the flip for more pics.

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Matthew Perry Reveals THREE-MONTH Hospital Stay; Is the Actor Alright Now?

About five weeks ago, we quoted a report that claimed Matthew Perry was on death’s door . It may have seemed like hyperbole to some, but the former Friends star has now come out and confirmed the following: He was REALLY sick for a long period of time. On Friday, the 49-year-old actor tweeted a few simple, albeit scary, words: Three months in a hospital bed. Check. Whoa there. Three months in a hospital bed?!? That makes it sound as if the “death’s door” report was not so far off base. Perry did not specify whether or not he’s finally been checked out of the hospital, but it’s safe to assume so based on that Tweet. The update comes a little over a month after a rep for the actor confirmed in a statement to that “Matthew Perry recently underwent surgery in a Los Angeles hospital to repair a gastrointestinal perforation. “He is grateful for the concern and asks for continued privacy as he heals.” The outcome of this specific surgery depends on how early the ailment was diagnosed, along with how severe the perforation is and whether the patient had another disease or illness at the time. We can’t really answer any of these questions when it comes to Perry. Often times, conditions such as appendicitis, stomach ulcers, gallstones and/or Crohn’s disease can cause gastrointestinal perforations, as can a stabbing to the abdomen and abdominal surgery. Moreover, smoking and excessive alcohol use can increase a person’s need for this procedure. And it’s a safe guess that this is why Perry has been suffering. The veteran star has open about his struggles with alcohol abuse and has even opened his own sober-living facility named Perry House. “I couldn’t stop,” Perry told People Magazine in 2013 of his substance abuse. “Eventually things got so bad that I couldn’t hide it, and then everybody knew.” A powerful voice in the battle against addiction, Perry also said the following at one point to The Hollywood Reporter” “You can’t have a drug problem for 30 years and then expect to have it be solved in 28 days.” This is a reference to the typical length of one’s stay at a treatment facility. In honor of his road to recovery, Perry was presented with the 2015 Phoenix Rising Award. “I’m an award-winning alcoholic,” Perry told The Hollywood Reporter. “I shouldn’t be getting an award; Phoenix House should be getting an award.” Along with his iconic role on Friends, Perry also anchored such programs as The Odd Couple. Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip and Mr. Sunshine. We wish him all the best. View Slideshow: 31 Celebrities Who Have Been to Rehab

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Busted: 7 NYPD Officers Face Court For Prostitution & Gambling Ring Involvement

(Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Seven NYPD cops will have to answer to the court on Thursday for charges related to a prostitution and gambling ring. According to CBS2 , the officers are accused of providing protection, including info about ongoing investigations, for illegal gambling and prostitution locations in Sunset Park, Brooklyn and Jackson Heights, Queens. The suspects are identified as Sergeants Carlos Cruz, 41; Louis Failla, 49; Cliff Nieves, 37; Officers Steven Nieves, 32; Giancarlo Raspanti, 43; and Detectives Giovanny Acosta-Rojas, 40; and Rene Samaniego, 43. They face charges of promoting prostitution and enterprise corruption. Sources say the Internal Affairs Bureau began investigating in 2015. They were tipped off by another officer. Since then, sources say investigators have obtained thousands of hours of surveillance, including wiretaps of the cops allegedly involved. In a statement, NYPD Commissioner James P. O’Neill said the accused officers “swore an oath and then betrayed it.” He continued, “The people of this Department are rightly held to the highest standard, and should they fail to meet it, the penalty will be swift and severe. I thank Deputy Commissioner Joseph Reznick for the thorough investigation performed by the Internal Affairs Bureau, in partnership with the Queens District Attorney’s Office, in rooting out this illicit activity. His unit initiated this probe and in doing so has sent a clear message: there is no place in the NYPD for criminal or unethical behavior.” More sources say a retired NYPD detective was arrested as a “major player” in the operation. Two more uniformed officers were put on modified desk duty, and their guns and badges were taken away. More than 40 civilians are also said to be wanted for their involvement in the illegal activities. The Queens County District Attorney will lead the prosecution of the case. More info will be revealed in a press conference expected for Thursday afternoon.

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Matt Roloff Speaks on Audrey: Is She Pregnant?!?

Matt Roloff would like your attention, please. The Little People, Big World patriarch is aware of what many fans out there are thinking at the moment. He apparently reads the Internet and is plugged in to the gossip circles and he knows what you’re wondering right now: Is Audrey Roloff pregnant with her second child ? Chatter surrounding the status of Audrey’s womb is running rampant this week… and it’s sort of all her father’s fault. A few days ago, you see, Matt Roloff shared a very sweet photo on Instagram, giving followers a sort of candid look at Audrey, husband Jeremy and daughter Ember. As you can see below, Audrey is laughing and Jeremy is holding his child aloft, all while the immediate family hangs out at Roloff Farms. Matt then wrote as an affiliated caption: Today was a crazy day. …. I could explain. But better to just leave it at that. Im going to sleep a happy grandpa. Interesting and sort of intriguing, right? Why was Matt happy? Why did he deem the day to be crazy? According to Radar Online, it was because Audrey and Jeremy had gathered their loved ones together that afternoon and announced they were expecting a sibling for Ember. Hooray, right?!? Not so fast, Matt now appears to be clarifying. “Oh my goodness… my last post was much more innocent then the stir it caused,” the veteran reality star wrote on Thursday, adding: “let me explain… had a long day with equipment breakdowns, setting up pumpkin season stuff etc etc.. so after a crazy day I’m sitting on my back deck with a few friends and Jeremy, Audrey and Ember pull up to say hi and watch the sunset with us.. “The joys of being a grandpa…. moments like that.” Oh. Well. Darn.  Matt ended his latest message with the following joke in a caption of a truly harmless image: “Now… before everyone goes crazy again… this photo is simply me getting all the landscaping power tools cleaned up and ready to go.” Har, har, Matt. All this said, it still wouldn’t shock us if Audrey and Jeremy do announce another baby is on the way in the near future. Their schedule is pretty clear going forward if they want to have unprotected sex around the clock and give it a shot, as the couple will NOT be returning to Little People, Big World . Scroll down to see what Jeremy said about this decision last month… After 14 years, over 300 episodes, and 17 seasons, the time has come. A year ago I made the decision that this season would be our last. It has been an amazing run, and I can’t say thank you enough to all of you who have watched and supported us along the ride. We have the most loyal fans on TV and we appreciate every one of you. You are what made doing this so fun. We will still be supporting the family as they carry the #LPBW torch onward. This is a decision concerning Audrey and me specifically – the show must go on! We have a lot of exciting stuff in the works and are eager to continue the work that the Lord has called us to. Whether or not this means another kid some time, we’ll need to wait to find out! View Slideshow: Audrey and Jeremy Roloff: 19 Moments We’ll Never, Ever Forget

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Kourtney Kardashian: Sofia Richie Needs to Back the F–k Off!

Remember that report of how Kourtney Kardashian warned Sofia Richie to stay away from her kids ? It doesn’t appear that Sofia is listening. In fact, it sounds like Sofia is doubling down on trying to form a bond with Scott Disick’s children. And it sounds like Kourtney is about to blow a gasket. RadarOnline reports that Kourtney has lost all patience with Sofia , because the latter keeps cozying up to her children. “Kourtney flipped out and she told Scott that Sofia needs to back the f–k off right now before she makes her back off.” Ooooh. That sounds serious. Mothers can be very protective of their children. And, as we’ve mentioned, Kourtney is reportedly concerned that her children will have their hearts broken by Sofia when she and Scott inevitably break up. “But Sofia honestly doesn’t care what Kourtney thinks.” That’s more or less to be expected from a 19-year-old who’s apparently madly in love with Scott Disick . “[Sofia] told Scott that she’s not going to change the way that she acts towards Mason, Penelope, or Reign because of their mom’s b–ching.” Well, so long as she’s being nice to them, that doesn’t sound too bad … right? But Kourtney is concerned, and we don’t think that it’s out of jealousy directed at Scott Disick. She worries that not only might Sofia not be a good role model for her kids, but that her relationship with Scott won’t last, leaving her three very young children feeling personally rejected. And she may have reason to fear that Sofia’s getting too close, too quickly with the Disick children. RadarOnline ‘s source says that Sofia has suggested that, if they like, the Disick kids can call her by a nickname: “Step mom Sofia” We hope that their source is mistaken about that. You might think that Sofia is being foolish by ignoring Kourtney’s wishes, right? There’s no need to antagonize your boyfriend’s ex just for fun, no matter what you’ve seen on romantic dramas. But it sounds like Sofia has an ace in the hole … and isn’t worried about Kourtney’s opinion. Because Sofia knows where the Kardashian family power lies. And … it’s not with Kourtney. “Sofia knows that she has Kris on her side and she also knows that she is getting paid more to be on the show than Kourtney’s boyfriend, Younes.” Yeah, since Sofia is reportedly raking in cash to be Scott’s storyline on Keeping Up With The Kardashians , she knows that she could be valuable to the family’s brand. Apparently, Kris’ attitude in general is making things difficult for Kourtney as she tries to lay down the law with her ex and his teenage girlfriend. “Kris has been up Scott’s butt lately and this is just making things so much worse.” And Kourtney reportedly fears that Kris’ priorities aren’t the same as hers on this subject. “Because Kourtney knows that her mother will put ratings before her own children and she also knows that there is nothing she can do or say to stop it.” We’re sure that Kris will always look out for the best interests of her grandchildren. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that she’ll always take Kourtney’s complaints seriously. We don’t think that Kourtney and Sofia are fighting over Scott. Kourtney’s days of caring about what Scott does with his penis are probably in the past. But it is possible that Sofia feels threatened by Kourtney’s history with Scott, and might interpret an effort to shelter her children from a future breakup as jealousy towards her ex or even as a move to hasten such a breakup. We wonder how much of these alleged disagreements will one day play out on Keeping Up With The Kardashians . Still, it seems a shame for these two amazing, beautiful women to be reportedly fighting about one man, even indirectly. View Slideshow: The Good, The Bad, The Lord: 23 Times Scott Disick Owned Reality TV

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Lilly Ghalichi: I’m Pregnant!!!

Lilly Ghalichi is no longer part of the cast of Shahs of Sunset , but in the eyes of fans, she remains a fixture of the series. And although she’s no longer on television, there’s nothing stopping her from sharing good news with the world. She’s pregnant, folks. Lilly’s happy to share plenty of baby bump photos. Just take a look. Shahs of Sunset star Asa Soltan has a baby , but Lilly Ghalichi isn’t quite that far along. But, as she told fans on Instagram while showing off her lovely baby bump, she is already very, very excited. “Pregnancy is the most profound experience and has shown me the true strength of women. [red heart emoji]” Sharing a couple of photos of herself showcasing her baby bump while wearing a marigold dress, she shared her message of opposing sexism. “For Women to be treated as anything but equal, and having a girl desired any less than having a boy is completely ridiculous.” And she names one great reason for which women should be treasured and respected. “Given that women are the creators of all life, and sacrifice so much for the lives they create.” Hard to argue with that. Look at that baby bump! Lilly continued her message, revealing her hopes for her children: “I can only hope my daughters will live in a World one day where women everywhere are respected and valued equally as men.” That’s a good hope for us all to have. In addition to those photos, which she shared with her announcement earlier this week, she followed up with even more baby bump pictures. Here they are: Along with these three images, Lilly shared a message to provide a little context. “In these photos I was only 2 months pregnant with a tiny bump, so I still fit in my normal clothes.” She looks beautiful in them, of course. But she admits that she’s put on weight since then. “I’ve since gained 11 pounds.” That sounds very healthy for a pregnant woman of her size. “[I] no longer fit in any of my clothes.” That is, again, totally normal. Lilly’s figure is famous, but she says that she is really not hung up on how it may continue to change during her pregnancy. “I’m not worried about my body or how many pounds I’ll gain.” It sounds like she really has her priorities in order. “I’m only worried about growing a healthy baby.” She follows that up with a line that shows that she has a really healthy perspective about her role as a mother. “Whatever comes as a result is a privilege.” Fans offered up their congratulations in the comments. In particular, she received praise for not strutting around on television with her baby bump. It’s been a few seasons since she departed from Shahs of Sunset , so that’s not really a surprise. But it’s good of fans to send her their warm wishes. Congratulations to Lilly and her husband, Dara, on this pregnancy! We wish them the best! View Slideshow: 34 Beautiful Celebrity Baby Bumps

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