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are speaking out amid allegations against one of their own. On Tuesday night's «Women Tell All» episode, Cat accused Anastasia of having a boyfriend while she was vying for Zach Shallcross' heart, something Anastasia denied.Speaking to ET after the shocking accusation, Aly wholeheartedly defended Anastasia.«She's my girl,» Aly said of Anastasia.

Jesse Palmer isn't sugarcoating  franchise's past. In an interview with ET, the host admitted that the show has «done a bad job in the past of addressing series topics and issues.»The acknowledgment comes after a series of racism controversies from the franchise, most recently when the show failed to discuss contestant Erich Schwer's Blackface scandal during the season finale of .When faced with a similar scandal this season — contestant Greer Blitzer defended someone wearing Blackface — Jesse told ET that «we weren't going to miss that opportunity» to discuss the situation during the «Women Tell All» episode.«We knew it was important to have this conversation with Greer and give her space and a place to speak on it, and Greer really wanted to do that as well,» Jesse explained.

Todd Chrisley, is facing legal troubles of his own. Kyle was arrested in Tennessee on Tuesday.A spokesperson for the Rutherford County Sheriff's Department confirmed the news of his arrest to ET, sharing, «Kyle Chrisley was arrested for aggravated assault by Smyrna, Tennessee Police Department.»«He was booked into Rutherford County Adult Detention Center and later released on $3,000 bond,» the Sheriff's Department rep confirmed.Details regarding Kyle's arrest were not made immediately available following his arrest. Kyle is due in court on March 30.The charges against Kyle come two months after his father, Todd, began serving his 12-year sentence in federal prison for tax evasion and fraud.

On purpose? Shawn Mendes seemingly donned a necklace featuring Sabrina Carpenter’s birthstone amid speculation the two are an item.  

Kyle Chrisley has been arrested two months after his dad, Todd Chrisley, and stepmom, Julie Chrisley, reported to prison for tax evasion, Us Weekly can confirm.

Quentin Tarantino is potentially preparing for his final movie.

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New York Rangers and Washington Capitals.The “NHL Big City Greens Classic” broadcast uses NHL Edge positioning data (puck and player tracking) to recreate the real on-ice action unfolding at Madison Square Garden.Airing on ESPN+, Disney Channel, Disney XD, and Disney+, the telecast also features characters from Disney’s comedy series “Big City Greens” skating alongside animated versions of the NHL players. ESPN commentators Kevin Weekes and Drew Carter are calling the virtual game wearing motion-capture suits that allow full-body animations of themselves to appear in the Big City.Facial recognition technology is being used to imitate the reactions of Chris Houghton, the animated series’ co-creator/executive producer, and actor Marieve Herington, who voices Tilly.“I really want my curiosity to be deep, my excitement for it,” Weekes, a former NHL goalie, told NHL.com.“Hopefully that ends up translating into the broadcast itself because we’re being transported, certainly for me, I’ll be transported into a different world.

 ship seems to have sailed for Keira Knightley! ET spoke to Knightley at the premiere of her new Hulu original movie, — out Friday — where she explained why she wouldn't make a return to the beloved Disney franchise.«What about Elizabeth Swan?» Knightley joked when asked if she would re-join the crew, given  producer, Jerry Bruckheimer's recent comments about bringing back the saga, potentially with Johnny Depp's Jack Sparrow at the helm. «I mean, she sailed away so nicely. She sailed away in brilliant style.»As for what she remembers about the franchise's first film which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, Knightly said, not «very much.»«It sort of launched me out of a rocket, really, as far as my career went,» she shared.

Paris Hilton has some parenting advice for Lindsay Lohan.Hilton spoke with ET's Rachel Smith at a signing of her new book,  at Barnes & Noble Union Station in New York City on Tuesday, and addressed the news that Lohan is expecting her first child with husband Bader Shammas.«I'm so excited for her,» Hilton marveled. «I know that she's always wanted to be a mom and she seems like she's in such an amazing place with her new man, so I'm just happy for her.»Hilton and her husband, Carter Reum, welcomed their first baby, son Phoenix, in January via surrogate, and the experience has given Hilton some insight into what Lohan can expect from being a first-time mom.«Just take in all the special moments because they grow up so fast!» Hilton shared.

Lisa Marie Presley's custody battle with ex-husband Michael Lockwood is seemingly nearing a conclusion.Lisa Marie's attorney, Gary Fishbein, attended the custody hearing via Zoom on Tuesday, and told Judge Joseph Lipner that the case should be dismissed because nothing else regarding the custody battle is pending and his client is «sadly no longer with us.»Fishbein said their marriage status was dissolved and child support order survives. Custody will go to Lockwood unless another family disputes under the probate court. The judge did not yet officially grant the request for dismissal.Lisa Marie married Lockwood -- her fourth husband — in January 2006.

Blake Shelton and Kelly Clarkson were at each other's throats on Tuesday's all-new episode of !The famous frenemies are reunited for season 23 of the NBC singing competition and have been going head-to-head since the Blind Auditions began — even when they try to work together against rookie coaches Chance the Rapper and Niall Horan.Tuesday's show began with Blake pranking Kelly by pouring water in her chair before she sat down — thankfully, she noticed in time and didn't ruin her dress!And things only got more contentious from there. After Chloe Abbott took the stage, winning over coach-to-be Chance with her rendition of the Bee Gee's «How Deep Is Your Love,» Kelly decided that she'd had it with the way Blake fibs to the contestants, and hooked him up to a lie detector.Host Carson Daly gave the readout as Kelly peppered Blake with a series of increasingly difficult questions, including «Did you block me this season?» (Blake lied) and «Am I your favorite coach?» (lied again).«I'm only giving you that because of your wife,» Kelly accepted with a laugh.«It's exciting to have Kelly back because when she's gone, I don't have anyone to truly fight with,» Blake told the cameras later.

Keke Palmer is sharing how using psychedelic mushrooms positively impacted her life.

Sarah "Fergie" Ferguson has revealed an amazing story that she and the late Princess Diana, who were close friends after they both embarked on relationships with members of the Royal Family, got arrested at the former's hen party. Fergie, who married Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, in July 1986, after an incredibly short engagement following the Royal's proposal in February of the same year, said they both got in trouble when they dressed up as police officers. The Duchess of York, 63, has recalled how she embarked on a hilarious night out with the then Princess of Wales, who had married then-Prince Charles in 1981.

Variety Staff Follow Us on Twitter In the 24 hours following the start of the 2023 Oscars red carpet, Variety notched its highest-ever day of social traffic, racking up 122 million video views across platforms.  Top performing videos include Marc Malkin’s interview with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson about the negative reviews that plagued “Black Adam” and fashion footage of stars like Pedro Pascal and Lady Gaga.  Twitter video racked up 59.4 million views, while TikTok accounted for 47.5 million. Instagram earned an additional 15.1 million views for the brand.  Variety’ssocial team, led by social media editor Katcy Stephan with coordinator Rachel Seo, previously saw success through the record-breaking launch of “Actors on Actors” Season 17, which earned over 35 million views on TikTok. Under Stephan’s leadership, the brand gained over 1.5 million new followers across social platforms in 2022.

Jay Ruderman One year after the landmark success for Best Picture winner “CODA” at the Academy Awards, the 2023 Oscars presented the latest opportunity for Hollywood to show the world where it stands on inclusion and diversity. On Oscars night, through a combination of memorable moments and inclusive components of the ceremony, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences demonstrated its growing commitment to embracing inclusion and accessibility for all. For the second time, a free ASL livestream was available on the Academy’s YouTube channel. The livestream was updated this year to enhance accessibility for viewers. On the red carpet, a team of ASL interpreters helped participants more effectively engage with fans and viewers at home, with members of the media receiving guidelines on how to make their pre-show coverage more accessible. Meanwhile, stage accessibility included not only ramp access but a stage wheelchair lift for the first time as well.

Khloé Kardashian got caught appearing to slip up on Instagram. Then, the fire in the comments section burned so hot that she (not so) stealthily deleted a picture to quell the critics!!

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Georgia Harrison has revealed her plans to sue ex Stephen Bear for "destroying her career" after he made her life hell with his revenge porn crimes. The former Love Island and TOWIE star, 28, has opened up on the impacts and effect Bear's actions have had on her work opportunities as she spoke for the first time following the Celebrity Big Brother winner's prison sentencing. Bear, 33, was jailed for filming and selling CCTV footage of him and Georgia having sex in his garden, which he filmed in secret.

Emma Willis became emotional during the Big Red Nose Day Challenge as she received a video message from her husband Matt as she climbed Cairn Gorm Mountain alongside TV star Rylan and dancer Oti Mabuse. As the trio stopped for the night, they each received video messages from a loved one, with Emma's being from her husband, Busted star Matt Willis. He began: "Hi baby, it seems so bonkers what you're doing right now.

Love Island stars Will Young and Jessie Wynter may have just missed out on a place in the final, but their romance has continued to blossom as they shared a kiss at Will's family farm. The pair landed back in the UK alongside fellow axed islanders Casey O’Gorman and Rosie Seabrook earlier today, before they headed straight to Will's farm, with a brief pit stop for a sweet photo outside Buckingham Palace in London.  Sharing a trio of snaps to their Instagram pages, Will and Jessie wrote: "To the Villa, to London, to the FARM.

Macklemore revisits his battle with drug addiction during his conversation with Jay Shetty on the latest podcast episode of “On Purpose with Jay Shetty”.

Instagram post, which was accompanied by an image of signed that read “RETIRED.” “Thank you to everyone who’ve supported me and my career over the years,” Roach continued. “Every person that trusted me with their image, I’m so grateful for you all.

Alec Baldwin and armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed face involuntary manslaughter charges. “After much reflection, I have made the difficult decision to step down as special prosecutor in the ‘Rust’ case.

James Corden's final episode of the is fast approaching, and to celebrate the show's groundbreaking run, it's bringing in a familiar and suave face for one final epic sketch — the one and only Tom Cruise.CBS announced on Friday that the star and the 44-year-old late-night host will reunite for one final, over-the-top sketch slated to air during a primetime special,, which will air at 11 p.m. ET/PT on Thursday, April 27.In that primetime special, Corden and Cruise will take part in a musical performance during  at the famed Pantages Theatre in Hollywood.

Tim Gray Senior Vice President With 20/20 hindsight, the mega-success of Paramount’s “Top Gun: Maverick” might seem inevitable, since it is a sequel to a familiar title, and it stars Tom Cruise. Of course nothing is a sure bet. And even with its popularity, there was no assurance Academy voters would embrace it. But the film earned $1.48 billion at the worldwide box office and scored Oscar noms for best picture, adapted screenplay, editing, sound, song (by Lady Gaga and BloodPop) and visual effects. The best picture nom recognizes four producers: Tom Cruise, David Ellison, Christopher McQuarrie and, after nearly 50 years in the industry, Jerry Bruckheimer, who is celebrating his first Oscar nomination.

joked that Corden got “fired” from his job.“It’s such a privilege to be here. I’m sorry about the news, I’m sorry you got fired,” quipped Cruise during a May 2022 appearance.“I’m here for you tonight, whatever you need,” he continued.

The 34th annual Producers Guild Awards got underway Tuesday with HBO Max’s Sesame Street winning the children’s program award and HBO’s documentary Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off winning for sports program in categories announced during the PGA’s East Coast nominee celebration in New York.

Tom Cruise over his height during a monologue at the Directors Guild Of America Awards.The comedian and producer hosted the ceremony on Saturday (February 18), where he praised Top Gun: Maverick for concealing Cruise’s 5 foot 7 height.“The visual effects in [Top Gun:] Maverick were so top-notch I couldn’t even see the stack of phone books Tom Cruise sat on to reach the flight controls,” Apatow said.“That’s why he’s always jumping out of tall buildings because you can’t tell how short he is when he’s in a 100-storey building. That’s why when he’s standing on a wing of an airplane he’s always alone, he doesn’t want anyone there next to him for scale.”Judd Apatow kills as host at the DGAAwards. No one was off limits including the Daniels and most notably, Tom Cruise.

stack of phone books Tom Cruise sat on to reach the flight controls,” Apatow teased in his monologue of Cruise’s 5’7” stature and aviation shots in “Top Gun: Maverick,” per Variety.“Remember when Tom Cruise jumped up and down on the couch and we all thought, ‘What a lunatic!'” Apatow remarked, referring to the actor’s infamous interview on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” in 2005. “And now he rides a motorcycle off a cliff and BASE jumps and we’re all like, ‘Tom’s fine!'”“Tom is not fine,” Apatow continued.

Judd Apatow served as emcee for the DGA Awards on Saturday night, and he kicked off his show-opening monologue by taking a few shots at Tom Cruise.

Tom Sizemore, the actor known for portraying Mike Horvath in "Saving Private Ryan," has been hospitalized and is in critical condition, Fox News Digital has confirmed. A representative for the actor confirmed that the actor had suffered a brain aneurysm at his home and is in the intensive care unit.  "He is in the hospital," Charles Lago told Fox News Digital. "His family is aware of the situation and are hoping for the best.

Jay Ellis opened up about his past as an underwear model and shooting a shirtless scene for Top Gun: Maverick.

Joseph Kosinski, the director of Top Gun: Maverick, was at the DGA Awards where he talked about the viral moment between Steven Spielberg and Tom Cruise.

The theatrical industry is in shambles. There are really no two ways to say it.

The Academy Awards are bringing together Hollywood’s biggest stars.