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John Regan, an accomplished bassist who played with Peter Frampton, David Bowie and Mick Jagger, died on Friday. He was 71. His cause of death is currently unknown.

Proud new mum Shaughna Phillips has shared a relatable and poignantly real insight into her life as a parent, as she took to Instagram to update her fans on how her breastfeeding journey was going. The star welcomed her first child, daughter Lucia on April 4th, and has been on cloud nine with her adorable little girl ever since.

Valerie Bertinelli has announced some sad news.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film Critic There are a lot of reasons why “Air,” the sensational new movie starring Matt Damon and directed by Ben Affleck, is being consumed by audiences with eager pleasure. It’s the rare drama for adults these days that people actually want to see in a movie theater (I don’t mean that to sound negative; the film could jump-start a trend). And that’s no random triumph. “Air,” based on the true story of Nike, Michael Jordan and the man who brought them together, is full of juicy inside talk about money and sports and celebrity and what agents and marketing executives actually do. In that way, it has the qualities that defined both “Jerry Maguire” and “Moneyball.” The script is by Alex Convery, who has come out of nowhere (this is his first produced feature). I would personally like to give a high-five to any screenwriter who creates this kind of dialogue — bright and sharp and nimble, with a cutting worldliness, the kind of conversation that’s been an engine of great films for 100 years. People talking! Spewing what’s on their minds, or deftly concealing it, as we hang on every word. “Air” has come along at just the right moment to remind us that terrific actors delivering savory lines of dialogue is the most special effects that a movie needs.

Instagram is the only summer mood board you need. On April 8, the Lively—who with husband earlier this year—showed off multiple covetable that would be perfect for any beach-side getaway. In the first pic, the 35-year-old actor embraced maximalist prints and jewelry, pairing a mod-inspired with a light-wash denim coverup and a bunch of dainty gold chains and chunky seashell necklaces.

As Jimmy Durante once noted, “Everybody wants to get into the act!”

Rob Lowe and his 28-year-old son, John Owen Lowe, got downright serious — and a bit emotional — during their latest appearance on .The father-son comedic duo had a lot banter during Thursday's show, trading barbs and zinging each other. But the conversation turned serious, after Barrymore opened up about her sobriety journey and sharing that her family supports «me through my pitfalls.»She then commended Rob and John Owen for supporting «each other through every high and low.» Rob chimed in and talked about being in recovery for 33 years now.

J. Kim Murphy Before “Air” could get the greenlight, director Ben Affleck needed one last seal of approval. With months of development already complete, the director flew out to meet with Michael Jordan, seeking his blessing for the film, which explores the NBA star’s landmark 1984 sponsorship deal with Nike and the origin of the Air Jordan line. For screenwriter Alex Convery, this was the most stressful 24 hours of his career. “Either this was going to get made and it would be my first produced movie, or it’s all going to fall apart. Back to square one,” Convery recalls in a conversation with Variety. “To really do this responsibly, you need Michael to say yes. Ben said it in the first meeting, ‘We will not do the movie if Michael doesn’t want to do it.’”

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic A touring production of the stage version of “The Bodyguard” was brought to a halt and canceled in Manchester, England on Friday night after patrons would not stop singing along with the musical’s songs, leading to house lights coming up during the climactic number “I Will Always Love You.” Two women were forcibly pulled out of the theater by security, and several police cars arrived to oversee the evacuation of the theater after what patrons on social media described as “fights in the aisles” and even “a mini-riot.” According to news reports out of Manchester and tweets from those inside the Palace Theatre, the show — based on the hit 1992 film — had already been temporarily halted once during the first act because of the disruptive audience sing-alongs, but was resumed. Later, though, with only about 10 minutes to go before the end, it was put on pause again while its star, Pussycat Dolls member Melody Thornton, attempted to sing the climactic song made famous in the movie by Whitney Houston, “I Will Always Love You,” over the sound of semi-tuneless howling coming from audience members. Thornton’s mic was cut mid-song, the house lights came up and offenders were evicted — struggling against being pulled out by their shoulders, in video footage captured by attendees — and the show was officially called off.

Ben Croll The ongoing and ever-growing need to connect accomplished artistic works with sophisticated viewers has given rise to a new and altogether idiosyncratic new post within the XR ecosystem – the impact producer. Rather than chase after indiscriminate revenue, the impact producer focuses on audience returns; rather than aiming for the largest possible public, the impact producer targets the right one. “An impact producer is more focused on a mobilization strategy, which works in tandem with a distribution,” says creative strategist (and impact producer) Michaela Ternasky-Holland. ”We’re driven by our specific, targeted audience,” she continues. “Are we trying to reach the university students, politicians, or grassroots activists? Are we trying to [encourage] a policy decision, are we trying to mobilize around an event and raise awareness about an issue? And because we hold this mobilization strategy, we also [oversee] the digital experience of the project.”

Jeremy Renner has taken another move forward in his recovery from a devastating accident.

Jeremy Renner isn’t letting his injuries prevent him from enjoying a day of family fun at a California theme park.

Rob Lowe played the role of proud parent as he marked a major milestone for his son John Owen Lowe. Despite being attached at the hip while they work together on their new Netflix series, the 59-year-old actor got a chance to surprise his youngest child with a truly meaningful gift during an episode of "The Drew Barrymore Show." Lowe, who has 33 years of sobriety under his belt, gifted John his five-year chip in honor of his commitment to his own recovery efforts. "You guys have supported each other in amazing things, and I’ve been really honest with my kids who are younger, but they know my story," Barrymore by began sharing a few words on her own recovery story.  "They know I can’t drink, like it’s just not for me.

There’s one app that you won’t see Chloe Bailey on anymore – Just Jared Jr Jennifer Lopez is facing backlash for her new business venture – Celebitchy A new photo of Michelle Duggar is going viral – DListed Dixie D’Amelio, Steve Aoki, & Jimmie Allen team up for a new song – Just Jared Jr

Bad news for fans of Sex/Life!

Pete Davidson social climbed his way of the female celebrity food chain! This and much more on our latest podcast! CLICK HERE to listen to the newest episode of The Perez Hilton Podcast with Chris Booker in full at PerezPodcast.com

Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin are stepping out for the day.

Sharing her truth! Jackelina “Jackie” Bonds has clarified when her breakup from Love Is Blind fiancé Marshall Glaze occurred in light of their dramatic love triangle with costar Joshua Demas.

Police say human remains have been discovered in woodland in Swansea.

Pregnant actress and radio star Gemma Atkinson has been applauded after she shared an inspiring post from her family holiday. Hits Radio presenter Gemma had fun playing on the beach with her three-year-old daughter Mia while promoting body positivity.

An American Bully dog show which was due to be held in Trafford has been cancelled amid concerns from animal welfare charities, police and the local council.

Named after the hero of the Victorian novel the Manchester Man, countless former students will have fond, if slightly hazy, memories of one lost legendary night-spot.

A mum claims a false widow spider snuck under her duvet and bit her while she slept - leaving a 50p-sized bite.

The agent of Sofyan Amrabat says that Fiorentina will listen to offers for his client this summer after rejecting a January approach from Manchester United.

It was close, but five-time Masters champion Tiger Woods made the Masters cut Saturday for the 23rd consecutive time. That ties him with Fred Couples and Gary Player for the tournament’s longest streak.

Gwyneth Paltrow is celebrating her son Moses‘ birthday!

Debi Mazar is sticking up for her longtime friend Madonna.

In a shock announcement, Netflix has confirmed they have cancelled its hit show Sex/Life after just two series.The series, which was inspired by the novel 44 Chapters About 4 Men by B.B. Easton, became a huge success after it launched on the streaming service in 2021 with creator Stacy Rukeyser previously sharing hopes for a third series. However, fans were left disappointed when it returned earlier this year and found that it had two fewer episodes.

Prince George enjoyed a nail-biting day out with his father, the Prince of Wales, to watch Aston Villa’s win against Nottingham Forest on Saturday. The nine-year-old football-mad future king was seen in the stands with William and Villa chief executive Christian Purslow at Villa Park in Birmingham for the match, which saw both teams battle it out for victory.

relationship with his eldest daughter appears to be going through . Whereas once leapt at the opportunity to uproot her life and move to Washington to work, alongside her husband, for her father, she more recently seems to want , .

dream from the comfort of her own Dreamhouse, complete with a hot pink bikini that the legendary doll and her cohort would definitely approve of. showed off the Barbie-worthy suit sharing a handful of swimming pool shots from what looks to be one of the family's Palm Springs houses. She's wearing a bright pink Skims bikini, obv, though her exact shade is sold out.

Star Wars Celebration in London, Variety spoke with Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy about some of the franchise’s future installments. Kennedy was keen to talk about bringing back Daisy Ridley’s Rey for a new “Star Wars” film, which was announced during an April 7 panel. “It was a pretty straightforward phone call,” she said. “I started out by just saying, ‘Hey, I think we’re getting near being ready.’ We’ve been talking a lot about what we’re doing in the movie space and I said, ‘I think we’re getting close to being ready. How would you like to go to Celebration?’ That was really the beginning of it. She was out of her mind excited.”

Oh, baby! Bartise Bowden sent shockwaves through the Love Is Blind and Perfect Match fandom when he announced on Friday, April 7, that he became a first-time father.

“This Bird Has Flown,” follows singer Jane Start, a one-hit wonder who found fame in her early 20s but is now forced to play bachelor parties in Las Vegas to make ends meet. There’s a rom-com element, as well, as Jane falls in love with a dashing Brit.

Surprise, surprise. Bartise Bowden is a father.

Diddy had everyone running to their calculators for no reason, it turns out, after the rap mogul revealed there's no truth behind him dishing $5,000 per day for sampling one of Sting's songs without his permission. Diddy on Friday took to social media and let it be known that he was only being «facetious» when chimed in after Sting, in a newly resurfaced 2018 interview with, said rumors that Diddy was paying him $2,000 per day «for the rest of his life» for sampling his song without his permission were true.Diddy now says, not so much.«I want y’all to understand I was joking! It’s called being Facetious! Me and @OfficialSting have been friends for a long time! He never charged me $3K or $5K a day for Missing You. He probably makes more than $5K a day from one of the biggest songs in history.