Kim Kardashian was awarded a restraining order against an alleged stalker who showed up at her house multiple times and claimed to be armed, according to TMZ.
Andre Persaud is prohibited from contacting Kim and must stay at least 100 yards away from her for the next five years, according to court documents obtained by the outlet.
Persaud allegedly showed up at Kardashian’s home at least three times back in August. The reality star and mogul says she’s never met him, but worried he might be capable of physical violence in light of his claims of being armed.
The documents go on to says that Persaud allegedly shared several posts on social media, including one in which he claimed to have been communicating “telepathically” with Kim.
Persaud, per the order, is also prohibited from owning or possessing a gun and must surrender any firearms he already has to law enforcement.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife co-writer Gil Kenan is set to helm the yet-to-be-titled sequel, according to Deadline. Insiders tell the outlet that the Afterlife cast, which includes Paul Rudd and Carrie Coon, is on board to return as well. Jason Reitman, who directed the previous film, will move into the writer-producer role, alongside co-writer Kenan and Jason Blumenfeld. Details about the sequel are being kept under wraps, but sources say it will be set in the iconic New York City firehouse made famous in the original Ghostbusters films. Ghostbusters: Afterlife is slated for a December 2023 release…
Variety reports that HBO Max has pulled the plug on FBoy Island after two seasons. The series, hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser, follows “three women who move to a tropical island where they’re joined by 24 men — 12 self-proclaimed ‘Nice Guys’ looking for love and 12 self-proclaimed ‘FBoys,’ there to compete for cold, hard cash,” per the streamer. The news isn’t a shocker given that much of HBO Max’s programming is seemingly up in the air since the closing of the Warner Bros. Discovery merger in April. HBO Max’s remaining unscripted slate — which includes Selena + Chef, Legendary, The Big Brunch, Sweet Life: Los Angeles and Kraftopia — have yet to be renewed since the merger…
The CW announced on Monday that the ninth and final season of The Flash will debut February 8. Season 9 will be shortened, consisting of only 13 episodes, after which, the midseason premiere of Kung Fu will takeover its 8 p.m. ET time slot. The show, part of CW’s “Arrow-verse” of DC Comics heroes, was one of its most-watched shows of the 2021-22 season, in addition to being popular on streaming. The Flash season 9 is currently in production in Vancouver…
Oscar-winning Parasite director Bong Joon Ho’s next film, the sci fi thriller Mickey 17, starring Robert Pattinson, will hit theaters March 29, 2024, according to the teaser trailer released on Monday. The story, adapted from Edward Ashton’s novel Mickey7, is described by publisher St. Martin Press as a “high concept science fiction thriller starring Pattinson as an ‘expendable,’ — a disposable employee on a human expedition sent to colonize the ice world Nifheim — who refuses to let his replacement clone take his place.” Steven Yeun, Naomi Ackie, Toni Collette and Mark Ruffalo also star…
Celebrity tributes came pouring in following the news of Kirstie Alley‘s death on Monday at the age of 71 after a short battle with cancer.
Upon the release of the news of Alley’s death, Alley’s Look Who’s Talking co-star John Travolta shared a photo of him and Alley on Instagram.
“Kirstie was one of the most special relationships I’ve ever had,” he wrote. “I love you Kirstie. I know we will see each other again.”
“Kirstie was a unique and wonderful person and friend. Her joy of being was boundless,” Alley’s Cheers co-star Rhea Perlman recalled in a statement obtained by ABC News. “We became friends almost instantly when she joined the cast of Cheers. She loved kids and my kids loved her too. We had sleepovers at her house, with treasure hunts that she created. She had massive Halloween and Easter parties, and invited the entire crew of the show, and their families. She wanted everyone to feel included. She loved her children deeply. I’ve never met anyone remotely like her. I feel so thankful to have known her. I’m going to miss her very, very much.”
In a statement to Entertainment Tonight on Monday, Kelsey Grammer, Alley’s other Cheers co-star, wrote, “I always believed grief for a public figure is a private matter, but I will say I loved her.”
Tributes came pouring in from other friends and co-workers as well:
William Shatner: “Saddened to hear of the passing of @kirstiealley. Condolences to her family & friends.”
Tim Allen: “A sweet soul pass on in Kristie Alley. Sad, sad news. Prayers for all her family.”
Jamie Lee Curtis: “I’ve just heard the sad news that Kirstie Alley has died. She was a great comic foil in @tvscreamqueens and a beautiful mama bear in her very real life. She helped me buy onesies for my family that year for Christmas. We agreed to disagree about some things but had a mutual respect and connection. Sad news.”
Kristin Chenoweth: “I love you, Kirstie. I will see you again someday. I can’t believe you’re gone.”
Country singer Travis Tritt: “Shocked and saddened by the news of Kirstie Alley.”
Conservative commentator Candace Owens: “So sad about Kirstie Alley. She was so sweet. Sending love to her family.”
Megyn Kelly: “This is such sad news. A beautiful, brave, funny and beloved woman. Rest in Peace, Kirstie Alley.”
Star Trek: The Next Generation‘s Jonathan Frakes: “RIP Mambo Queen”
Jackée Harry: “Whether you agreed with her or not, Kirstie Alley was an undeniable talent who brought joy to many – through the screen and with her warm, hilarious spirit. RIP, luv. You were one of a kind.”
Josh Gad: “My heart breaks for Kirstie and her family. Whether it was her brilliance in “Cheers” or her magnetic performance in the “Look Who’s Talking” franchise, her smile was always infectious, her laugh was always contagious and her charisma was always iconic. RIP.”
The Masked Singer judge Ken Jeong shared, “Rest in peace, Kirstie,” along with a photo of her appearance on the show from earlier this season.
New Kids on the Block‘s Jonathan Knight: “My heart is ripped into a million pieces, and half my soul has been taken away…Your heart was bigger than the Moon. You lived life with so much passion. I’m still processing the fact that you are gone, but find comfort knowing you will always be here in my heart. This picture is one of my favorites with you. I will always remember this exact moment and all the others I shared with you. Thank you for loving me as much I loved you.”
Actress Kirstie Alley has died after battling cancer, her family announced Monday night. She was 71 years old.
“We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered,” her children, True and Lillie Parker, announced in a statement.
“She was surrounded by her closest family and fought with great strength, leaving us with a certainty of her never-ending joy of living and whatever adventures lie ahead,” they continued. “As iconic as she was on screen, she was an even more amazing mother and grandmother.”
“Our mother’s zest and passion for life, her children, grandchildren and her many animals, not to mention her eternal joy of creating, were unparalleled and leave us inspired to live life to the fullest just as she did,” they added. “We thank you for your love and prayers and ask that you respect our privacy at this difficult time.”
Alley, who was born in Wichita, Kansas, to Robert Deal Alley and Lillian Alley, first appeared in the 1982 film Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, where she played the Vulcan Starfleet officer Lieutenant Saavik.
She starred in several smaller films following that role including One More Chance, Blind Date and Runaway.
Then, in 1987, she joined the cast of the sitcom Cheers, where she replaced Shelley Long and remained with the show until its final season. Her performance earned her an Emmy Award in 1991 for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series. She later earned a second Emmy for her role in the 1994 television drama film David’s Mother.
Alley also appeared in TV shows including Veronica’s Closet, Fat Actress, Kirstie and Scream Queens. She was on season 12 of Dancing with the Stars and had competed on The Masked Singer earlier this year.
Upon the release of the news of Alley’s death, some in Hollywood began paying tribute to the actress, including her Look Who’s Talking co-star John Travolta, who shared a photo of him and Alley on Instagram.
“Kirstie was one of the most special relationships I’ve ever had,” he wrote. “I love you Kirstie. I know we will see each other again.”
The Brenaissance is here and, according to Brendan Fraser, it’s all due to his journey with fatherhood.
Fraser makes his return to Hollywood in Darren Aronofsky’s upcoming drama film The Whale, where he plays a reclusive English teacher trying to reconnect with his daughter.
The actor — who is a father to sons Griffin, 20, Holden, 18, and Leland, 16 – told Entertainment Tonight that the film’s themes of fatherhood are what drew him toward the role.
“I have kids now and that really warrants how I make decisions, what I’m going to do — and, whatever it is that I’m doing, how I feel about what I’m doing,” Fraser said. “Somehow stakes get raised to such a point that something that might seem garden variety or normal takes on much more gravity.”
While Fraser says he spent the first 25 years of his career generating hope and joy from simply the screenplays he read and the characters he played, he now insists it comes from a different place.
“Some alchemy happens when you have kids and suddenly everything clicks,” Fraser said.
The Whale opens in limited release on December 9 and will expand to more theaters on December 21.
There’s a new addition to the 1 billion hours viewed club over on Netflix.
Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story is now the third series to have passed the milestone in its first 60 days while on the streaming service, joining popular titles Squid Game and Stranger Things 4.
The series, from creator Ryan Murphy, stars Evan Peters as the titular serial killer. It spent seven weeks on the Netflix Global Top 10, appearing on the list in over 90 countries.
In November, Netflix renewedMonster for two more seasons, guaranteeing the franchise will return with two installments that will “tell the stories of other monstrous figures who have impacted society.”
Dahmer is second-most-popular English language Netflix series of all time, following only Stranger Things 4.
Molly Ringwald recently reunited with her “psychic sister” and former The Breakfast Club co-star Ally Sheedy.
Ringwald, 54, shared a photo to Instagram of herself and Sheedy, 60, embracing during a dinner date on Sunday, calling the moment an “early Christmas present.”
The actresses starred alongside Emilio Estevez, Anthony Michael Hall and Judd Nelson in the 1985 teen movie, written and directed by John Hughes.
The Breakfast Club, which told the story of five very different students forced to mingle during a Saturday detention, starred Ringwald as the popular “princess” Claire, while Sheedy played the misfit “basket case,” Allison.
The pair’s reunion 38 years after the film’s release garnered positive reactions in the comments, most notably from My Big Fat Greek Wedding star Nia Vardalos who wrote, “Squeal!!!!!!!”
Ringwald and Sheedy reunited at SXSW in 2015 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Breakfast Club.
Elliot Page can now add author to his list of accomplishments.
On Monday, the actor revealed that his previously announced memoir, Pageboy, will hit bookstore shelves everywhere on June 6.
Page also posted the book’s cover on Instagram, alongside a caption that detailed his experience in writing the memoir.
“Trans people are facing increasing attacks, from physical violence to the banning of healthcare, and our humanity is regularly ‘debated’ in the media,” Page wrote. “The act of writing, reading, and sharing the multitude of our experiences is an important step in standing up to those who wish to silence and harm us. Books have helped me, saved me even, so I hope this can help someone feel less alone.”
A portrait of Page adorns the memoir’s cover, where he poses in a white tank top and jeans.
“At many points in my life, it felt unbearable to be in front of a camera,” Page wrote. “But making this cover … was a joyful experience that I will never forget.”
Fans of Gabourey Sidibe may have been waiting for an update about a forthcoming wedding, but it turns out she’s already married.
The actress spilled the beans to Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest on Live with Kelly and Ryan Monday after being asked about her and husband Brandon Frankel‘s plans for the nuptials.
“The thing about weddings is I don’t like them,” Sidibe replied. “Here’s an example of how much I don’t like them: I’m actually married. We got married over a year ago.”
Sidibe and Frankel announced their engagement in 2020; they got married about four months after the proposal, news the actress first revealed during her Ripa and Seacrest appearance.
“I really don’t like weddings,” continued Sidibe, explaining that her aversion to weddings stems from her wedding-singer mother. Despite that, she’ll soon give in to fulfill her mother-in-law’s desire to attend an official ceremony.
In the meantime, Frankel is just relieved that he “can finally tell the world” about being married.
“SURPRISE! I can finally call her my WIFE publicly! Since @gabby3shabby finally spilled the beans today on Live with Kelly and Ryan- we’ve been MARRIED since March ’21!” he wrote. “So thankful to have found my forever person, my partner-in-crime, and the love of my life.”
“Every day is the best day with you. Nobody I would rather raise cats with and be in bed by a smooth 8pm with. Love you forever,” he went on, to which Sidibe commented, “You can finally wear your ring!”
Netflix dropped the teaser trailer for You People on Monday, a new comedy film starring Jonah Hill and Eddie Murphy.
The movie, which is directed by Black-ish writer Kenya Barris, follows a couple as they confront generational expectations and culture clashes amongst their families.
The star-studded cast also includes Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Elliot Gould, Rhea Perlman, Molly Gordon and Andrea Savage.
While this is Barris’ feature directorial debut, he has previously directed episodes of Black-ish and the 2020 series #BlackAF.
You People will be available to stream January 27, only on Netflix.
