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Kim Kardashian Chooses Pizza And Donuts Over Met Gala Afterparties

At this year's Met Gala, Kim Kardashian wore the iconic dress that Marilyn Monroe wore while singing "Happy Birthday Mr. President" to John F. Kennedy in 1962. Kardashian told Vogue before the big event that she lost 16 pounds over the course of three weeks in order to fit into the gown.

Monroe's dress was flown on a private plane to Kardashian's house from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum in Orlando, Florida. "The dress was transported by guards and I had to wear gloves to try it on. I always thought she was extremely curvy. I imagined I might be smaller in some places where she was bigger and bigger in places where she was smaller. So, when it didn't fit me, I wanted to cry because it can't be altered at all," Kardashian said.

Following the Met Gala, Kardashian ditched her strict diet and set her sights set on the carbs—skipping the star-studded afterparties.

"You guys, I haven't had carbs or sugar in almost a month. Definitely three weeks. This pizza—I'm so excited!" The Kardashians star said in a video posted to her Instagram stories on Monday (May 2nd).

Portia De Rossi Shares Touching Story About Coming Out To Her Grandmother

On Monday's (May 2nd) episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Portia de Rossi shared a story about coming out to her grandmother—and why it wasn't easy.

De Rossi's grandmother was a fan of the sitcom Ellen and "wouldn't miss an episode until the episode where she DeGeneres came out." After learning about DeGeneres' sexuality, her grandmother would say "that disgusting woman" whenever DeGeneres appeared on TV. "That didn't bode well for me," said de Rossi, who was closeted at the time.

After moving to Los Angeles, the Arrested Development star began dating the famous talk show host. One time, while at home visiting her grandmother, de Rossi said, "I sat by gran's chair at her feet. She said to me, ‘Are you seeing anyone special?'" to which de Rossi replied, "Gran, I'm with Ellen."

De Rossi's grandmother was 99 at the time, and she put her head in her hands. "I thought, ‘That's it, I've killed my grandmother,'" she said. But her grandmother "just looked at me and she goes, ‘Well, I love you just the same.'"

DeGeneres shared that de Rossi's grandmother had their wedding picture next to her bed until she died at the age of 103. "My grandmother meant everything to me, we were actually born on the same day," de Rossi said.

Blac Chyna, Wendy Williams, Cheryl Ladd + More!

BLAC CHYNA PLANS TO APPEAL RULING IN DEFAMATION TRIAL: Page Six reports that Blac Chyna's lawyer, Lynne Ciani, says Chyna is planning to appeal her case against the Kardashian-Jenner family. "Two things. Number one, the jury found that Chyna had not physically abused Rob Kardashian. Number two, the jury found that all four defendants intentionally interfered with Chyna's contracts with the E! Network. We will appeal the remainder of the verdict," Ciani said.

WENDY WILLIAMS MAKES APPEARANCE AT MET GALA AFTERPARTY: People reports that Wendy Williams was in New York City Monday night (May 2nd) for a Met Gala afterparty at The Standard Hotel. She was with Hollywood Unlocked's Jason Lee, who posted photos of the two together to Instagram on Tuesday (May 3rd). "How was @therealwendywilliamsonline outside last night. Looking great. Sounding great. Even told @tmz_tv she's coming back to tv yet the @wendyshow didn't even talk about it during todays Hot Topics? @normanbakertv make sure the bureau does her right and mentions this tomorrow or they should just throw the whole damn show away," Lee wrote in the post.

CHERYL LADD SAYS SHE WAS ONCE CHASED AROUND A DESK BY A HOLLYWOOD EXECUTIVE: Page Six reports that Charlie's Angels star Cheryl Ladd recently shared a #MeToo story that happened after she first moved to Los Angeles from South Dakota. "I was about 19 and I did get chased around one desk. I literally ran around the desk and out the door," she said.

DON LEMON ASSAULT CASE IS DROPPED: The New York Post reports that Dustin Hice, the man who accused CNN anchor Don Lemon of assaulting him at a bar in Sag Harbor three years ago, has dropped his case. "After a lot of inner reflection and a deep dive into my memory, I have come to realize that my recollection of the events that occurred on the night in question when I first met CNN anchor Don Lemon were not what I thought they were when I filed this lawsuit," Hice said in a statement. Lemon's attorney Caroline Polisi said the case was "a crass money grab from its inception."

David Birney, Viola Davis, Meg Ryan + More!

DAVID BIRNEY DIES AT 83: According to The New York Post, Bridget Loves Bernie star David Birney died on Friday (April 29th) at his home in Santa Monica, California, at the age of 83—after battling Alzheimer's disease for five years. Birney married his Bridget Loves Bernie costar Meredith Baxter in 1974, and they had three kids together before divorcing in 1989. Baxter accused Birney of emotional and physical abuse in her memoir Untied: A Memoir of Family, Fame, and Floundering, accusations that Birney called an "appalling abuse of the truth." In addition to Bridget Loves Bernie, Birney held roles in shows and films such as The Adams Chronicles, Serpico, and St. Elsewhere.

VIOLA DAVIS IN TALKS TO STAR IN PEACEMAKER SPINOFF: Deadline reports that HBO Max is in talks with Viola Davis to star as Amanda Waller in a Peacemaker and Suicide Squad spinoff. Watchmen writer Christal Henry is expected to write and executive produce the series.

THE TRAILER FOR THE AL YANKOVIC STORY IS RELEASED: TVLine reports that Roku released the first trailer for The Al Yankovic Story on Tuesday (May 3rd). See Daniel Radcliffe play the singer in a film that, as the logline reads, will explore "every facet of Yankovic's life, from his meteoric rise to fame with early hits like ‘Eat It' and ‘Like a Surgeon' to his torrid celebrity love affairs and famously depraved lifestyle."

MEG RYAN TO STAR IN WHAT HAPPENS LATER: According to Today, Meg Ryan will return to the rom com in What Happens Later, a film that she will star in and direct. David Duchovny is set to star opposite her as part of a couple that reunites decades after they break up due to being "snowed in, in-transit, at an airport overnight."

The Kardashian-Jenner Family Wins Blac Chyna's Defamation Trial

On Monday (May 2nd), the jury in Blac Chyna's $100 million defamation trial reached a verdict, ending the weeks-long case. A judge at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in Los Angeles ruled that members of the Kardashian-Jenner family were "cleared of all the key questions," and that Blac Chyna would be awarded no monetary damages.

All lawyers were present for the final verdict, as was Chyna. The members of the Kardashian-Jenner family were not, however, as most of them were in New York for the Met Gala.

In response to the verdict, attorney for the Kardashian-Jenners, Michael G. Rhodes, said they are "happy to have this behind them." He added, "I think the case was very clear. The jury did a great job, they got it. The family was very pleased and grateful, they were exuberant."

Chyna's lawyer, Lynne Ciani, responded to the verdict: "I've never seen in my career before a jury have to go back and deliberate on four questions. The victory is that Chyna did not physically abuse her fiancé, Rob."

Johnny Depp's Security Guard Says He Saw Amber Heard Punch Depp In The Face

One of Johnny Depp's security guards, Travis McGivern, testified in Depp's defamation trial on Monday (May 2nd), claiming that he once witnessed Amber Heard punch Depp in the face.

McGivern, who remains one of Depp's employees, depicted a fight he previously overheard between the former couple. He said a "relatively peaceful conversation" became "louder" and "more volatile."

According to McGivern, Heard threw a can of Red Bull at Depp as the "verbal onslaught continued from both of them." The security guard continued, saying, "Mr. Depp was giving as good as he got at that point. He was angry and agitated."

"Out of the corner of my eye, I saw a fist and an arm come across my right shoulder and I heard and saw a closed fist contact Mr. Depp in the left side of his face. That was Ms. Heard's fist," McGivern said. He added that Depp had a "nice little shiner" after the incident.


A PETITION TO REMOVE AMBER HEARD FROM THE AQUAMAN SEQUEL REACHES THREE MILLION SIGNATURES

The New York Post reports that, amid Johnny Depp's defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard, three million people have signed a petition requesting Heard be removed from the Aquaman sequel.

Heard plays Mera alongside Jason Momoa's Aquaman in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Jeanne Larson created the Change.org petition back in 2020, but it has picked up steam since Depp's trial began. "Do the right thing. Remove Amber Heard from Aquaman 2," Larson wrote.

Film journalist Grace Randolph claims Heard isn't in much of the film as it stands now anyway. "I hear #AmberHeard has less than 10 min of screentime in #Aquaman2," she wrote in a post to Twitter.

Jennifer Grey Says Johnny Depp Was 'Crazy Jealous' When They Were Together

In her new memoir titled Out of the Corner, out Tuesday (May 3rd), Dirty Dancing star Jennifer Grey writes that Johnny Depp became "crazy jealous" while they were together in the late 1980s.

Grey and Depp started dating in 1989, and the pair were engaged just two weeks later. Grey writes of their first date, "We ate, talked, drank Jack Daniel's, laughed our asses off, took cigarette breaks midcourse. He was so ridiculously beautiful. And surprisingly open, funny, quirky and sweet."

Later in their relationship, Grey said that Depp started showing another side of himself. "Johnny was commuting every week back and forth from Vancouver, but had begun more and more regularly to be getting into trouble: fights in bars, skirmishes with cops," she said.

The Ferris Bueller's Day Off actress added, "He'd started missing his flights home to LA having overslept or, when he did come home, he'd be crazy jealous and paranoid about what I'd been up to while he was gone."

Joey Lawrence Marries Samantha Cope

Blossom actor Joey Lawrence married Insecure actress Samantha Cope in a "romantic outdoor ceremony" in Temecula, California, on Sunday (May 1st). Lawrence told People, "It just feels so right. Life can be challenging at times, but when God gives you the right person, it's worth it."

Cope and Lawrence met in 2020 when they both starred in the Lifetime movie My Husband's Secret Brother. The couple spoke with People days before their wedding.

"From day one, it was such a safe place to be myself. He loves everything about me and celebrates all those weird quirks about me. I was so blessed to be in a position to receive that. Two weeks in, I was like, 'I will be with you forever,'" Cope said.

Lawrence added, "When you meet the right person, if you're lucky enough, it cuts to the chase so quick."

Drew Barrymore, Olivia Wilde, JoJo Siwa + More!

DREW BARRYMORE APOLOGIZES FOR JOHNNY DEPP TRIAL COMMENTS: E! News reports that during a recent episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, Drew Barrymore called Johnny Depp's defamation trial "one layer of crazy" and "a seven-layer dip of insanity." She continued, "I know that these are two people's real lives and I know what it's like to have your life put out in public. I understand all the feelings, but they are actually offering up this information that nobody had to know. This is crazy!" Barrymore later posted a video to Instagram apologizing for her remarks after people accused her of being insensitive, since the trial involves domestic and sexual violence.

SEE THE MOMENT OLIVIA WILDE WAS SERVED LEGAL DOCUMENTS AT CINEMACON: TMZ shared a video on Monday (May 2nd) showing Olivia Wilde being served legal documents on behalf of Jason Sudeikis at CinemaCon last Tuesday (April 25th). While in the middle of a presentation about her new film Don't Worry Darling, someone comes to the stage and leaves a manila envelope for her. "This is for me? … Right now?" she says. The House actress adds, "This is very mysterious," and opens the envelope, joking that it might be a script. After looking at the custody documents, Wilde says, "Oh, okay, got it. Thank you," and pushes through the rest of her monologue.

JOJO SIWA HOLDS HANDS WITH EX-GIRLFRIEND KYLIE PREW AT DISNEY: According to People, JoJo Siwa and her ex-girlfriend, Kylie Prew, might be getting back together after all. The pair can be seen walking hand-in-hand at Walt Disney World over the weekend in a series of photos shared by Siwa's father, Tom. "Ride partners..." he captioned the five photos he posted to Instagram on Sunday (May 1st).

ANDY COHEN INTRODUCES NEWBORN BABY LUCY TO HIS SON BENJAMIN: Andy Cohen shared an adorable picture to Instagram on Sunday (May 1st), showing his son Benjamin meeting his new little sister, Lucy, and giving her a kiss on the cheek. The Watch What Happens Live host captioned the post, "When Ben met Lucy," with a heart emoji. Page Six reports that Cohen welcomed Lucy to the world on Friday (April 29th) via his "rock star surrogate."

Harry Styles, Olivia Wilde, Kristin Cavallari + More!

THE TRAILER FOR DON'T WORRY DARLING IS RELEASED: Deadline reports that the suspense-filled trailer for Don't Worry Darling was released on Monday (May 2nd). The film, starring Harry Styles, Florence Pugh, and Olivia Wilde premieres on September 23rd.

KRISTIN CAVALLARI AND STEPHEN COLLETTI TO HOST LAGUNA BEACH REWATCH PODCAST: According to Variety, Kristin Cavallari and Stephen Colletti will host the first-ever rewatch podcast for Laguna Beach, which originally aired on MTV from 2004-2006. The pair promise to reveal "salacious, scandalous, and sensational behind-the-scenes stories," with their former castmates, celebrities, and MTV insiders.

BOSCH: LEGACY RENEWED FOR A SECOND SEASON: TVLine reports that the spinoff Bosch: Legacy has already been greenlit for a second season, just ahead of its season one premiere on May 6th.

PRISCILLA PRESLEY COMMENTS ON FORTHCOMING ELVIS PRESLEY BIOPIC: According to Today, Priscilla Presley, who was married to Elvis Presley from 1967-1973, approves of the upcoming biopic titled Elvis. Priscilla took to Facebook recently to share her opinion of the film, after the director and screenwriter set up a private viewing for her. "It is a true story told brilliantly and creatively that only Baz, in his unique artistic way, could have delivered," she wrote, referring to director Baz Luhrmann. Priscilla also said Austin Butler, who plays Elvis, was "outstanding." Priscilla joined Butler at the Met Gala on Monday (May 2nd).

Angelina Jolie Makes Surprise Visit To Ukraine

Angelina Jolie visited Lviv, Ukraine, on Saturday (April 30th), to the delight of many. Jolie has been a UNHCR Special Envoy for Refugees since 2011. She was in Lviv to meet Ukrainians who fled to the western city to escape Russian attacks in eastern Ukraine.

The Maleficent actress met with children who had been injured during the missile strike on the Kramatorsk railway station in early April. "She was very moved by (the children's) stories. One girl was even able to privately tell Ms. Jolie about a dream she'd had," Lviv Regional Governor Maksym Kozytskyy said.

Kozytskyy shared that Jolie visited a boarding school as well, talking with students and taking photos with them. "She promised she would come again," he said.

One Twitter user also posted a video of the Eternals star meeting fans and signing autographs at a café in Lviv.

Bill Murray Addresses Misconduct Allegations On The Set Of 'Being Mortal'

In an interview with CNBC Saturday (April 30th), Bill Murray commented on the complaint filed against him that halted production for the film Being Mortal—starring Murray, Aziz Ansari, and Seth Rogen.

"Well, there's a difference, we have a difference of opinion with a woman I'm working with. I did something I thought was funny, and it wasn't taken that way," he said.

Murray continued, "The company, the movie studio wanted to do the right thing. So they wanted to check it all out, investigate it, and so they stopped the production. But as of now we're talking and we're trying to make peace with each other. I think that's where the real issue is between our peace."

Murray did not name the woman or go into detail about the issue, but he said he's hoping they both can "go back into work and be able to trust each other and work at the work that we've both spent a lot of time developing."

Murray added, "The world is different than it was when I was a little kid. You know what I always thought was funny as a little kid isn't necessarily the same as what's funny now."

Kim Kardashian And Pete Davidson Make Their Red-Carpet Debut

Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian made their red-carpet debut at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday (April 30th). Politicians, journalists, and celebrities all came together for the event, hosted by The Daily Show's Trevor Noah.

During the dinner, Gayle King shared that she and Drew Barrymore were asked to move from the red carpet when Kardashian and Davidson arrived. "We're about to step on the red carpet and they go, 'Gayle, Drew, move! Move! Kete are here,'" she said.

Noah joked that the dinner was "the nation's most distinguished superspreader event," suggesting that guests should have thought twice about attending after Anthony Fauci declined his invitation. But "Pete Davidson thinks it's OK," Noah said.


TREVOR NOAH JOKES ABOUT OSCARS SLAP AT WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENTS' DINNER

Us Weekly reports that Trevor Noah couldn't help but go there at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday (April 30th). "It is risky making jokes these days. I mean, we all saw what happened at the Oscars," he said while headlining the event.

"I've actually been a little worried about tonight. What if I make a really mean joke about Kellyanne Conway, and then her husband rushes up on the stage and thanks me?" Noah joked.

The Bad Guys Holds Top Spot At The Weekend Box Office

The Bad Guys placed first for the second weekend in a row at the domestic box office, bringing in $16.1 million. Deadline reports that it was a quiet weekend overall, with total ticket sales estimated around $68 million, down 28% from last weekend.

Ticket sales will pick up again this weekend, however, as fans make their way to the premiere of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness—opening Thursday (May 5th). The film is expected to bring in between $150-200 million during its first weekend.

Box Office Numbers From Friday, April 29th through Sunday, May 1st:

1. The Bad Guys, $16.1 million
2. Sonic the Hedgehog 2, $11.35 million
3. Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, $8.3 million
4. The Northman, $6.3 million
5. Everything Everywhere All at Once, $5.5 million
6. Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, $3.9 million
7. The Lost City, $3.9 million
8. Memory (Open Road), $3.1 million
9. Father Stu, $2.2 million
10. Memory (Sony), $1.5 million

Dan Aykroyd, Donna Dixon, Kelly Ripa + More!

DAN AYKROYD AND DONNA DIXON BREAK UP AFTER NEARLY 40 YEARS OF MARRIAGE: People reports that Ghostbusters actor Dan Aykroyd and his wife of 39 years, Spies Like Us actress Donna Dixon, have decided to go their separate ways. "After 39 years as a couple we are now on separate life paths. We remain legally married, co-parents, co-workers and business partners," the pair told the publication in a joint statement. "This is our choice in loving friendship," they said.

KELLY RIPA AND MARK CONSUELOS CELEBRATE 26 YEARS OF MARRIAGE: Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos celebrated their 26th wedding anniversary on Sunday (May 1st). Ripa posted a photo of the pair to Instagram and wrote, "26 years with the love of my life!" Consuelos shared his own post to Instagram that featured two penguins holding flippers. "Happy anniversary! 26 years. Penguin status," he wrote.

MEGAN FOX SAYS SHE NEVER FELT ‘INCLUDED' BY ‘THE FEMINIST COMMUNITY:' According to BuzzFeed, Megan Fox said that, despite speaking out about the sexism she's experienced in Hollywood over the years, the Jennifer's Body actress has "never felt completely included in the feminist community." She added, "I do still think that it's tricky in an awful way," saying that she doesn't think she "was a very sympathetic victim."

CHRISTINE QUINN LEAVES THE OPPENHEIM GROUP: Us Weekly reports that Selling Sunset's Christine Quinn has walked away from the Oppenheim Group. The show's fifth season ends with a cliffhanger on whether Quinn would stay on with the brokerage company, but Us Weekly confirms she has since said goodbye. "It was Christine's decision to leave the Oppenheim Group," a source told the publication.

Joanna Barnes, Jossara Jinaro, Meghan Markle + More!

JOANNA BARNES DIES AT 89: According to The New York Post, actress Joanna Barnes passed away on Friday (April 29th) at her home in Sea Ranch, California, at the age of 89. Barnes was most known for her roles the 1961 film Parent Trap and its remake in 1998. She was nominated for a Golden Globe for her role as Gloria Upson in Auntie Mame, and she appeared in shows such as 21 Beacon Street, Dateline Hollywood, Murder She Wrote, and Cheers. She is survived by her sisters, Lally Barnes Freeman and Judith Barnes Wood, and her dog, Gracie Warner.

JOSSARA JINARO DIES AT 48: Page Six reports that ER actress Jossara Jinaro passed away following a battle with cancer at the age of 48. Her husband, Matt Bogado, announced the news in a Facebook post. "With great sorrow, I announce the passing of my wife, Jossara Jinaro on this date, April 27, 2022. Jossara bravely fought cancer and came home to be surrounded by family. Jossara was an amazing wife, mother, artist, and friend," Bogado wrote. Along with ER, Jinaro also appeared in Judging Amy and Strong Medicine, and in 2006, she was nominated for a GLAAD award for her role in Passions.

NETFLIX CANCELS MEGHAN MARKLE'S ANIMATED SERIES: Deadline reports that, due to a significant drop in Netflix subscribers and the company's stock, the streaming platform has decided to axe Meghan Markle's animated series, Pearl. The series would have been the Archewell Foundation's first animated series.

SAG-AFTRA MEMBER EARNINGS REACH RECORD HIGH: According to Deadline, earnings for SAG-AFTRA members reached a record high in 2021, despite the effects of the pandemic on the industry. Deadline also reports that the union has not yet decided on any disciplinary actions for Will Smith following the 94th annual Academy Awards.

Amanda Bynes Apologizes For Accusing Her Fiance Of Using 'Crack Cocaine'

Amanda Bynes posted to her Instagram stories early Thursday morning (April 28th), saying that her fiancé, Paul Michael, was watching "mom-and-son porn" and that she found a "stash" of his "crack cocaine."

"Paul told me that he stopped taking his medications. I looked at his phone and he was looking at mom-and-son porn. He vandalized his mom's home. He broke all of her pictures and put salmon under her bed. His behavior's alarming, and I'm afraid of what he'll do," Bynes said in the video.

She also alleged that he had relapsed: "He's been using for the past six months. He needs serious help. I kicked him out of my house."

Michael posted a since-deleted video to his own Instagram account saying he doesn't know "what the f–k she's talking about." TMZ reported that he called the cops around 2:30 a.m. Thursday (April 28th) after Bynes posted her first video.

Later in the day, the Hairspray actress issued a "correction," saying that "Paul looked up MILFs. Moms and sons just popped up. Also, I went to CVS, bought a drug test. Paul tested clean. Paul's clean."

In a statement released to E! News, Bynes said, "I thought Paul relapsed, but I was wrong … Paul and I are staying together. I am so sorry for the confusion I caused."

All of this comes a month after Bynes' conservatorship was terminated in March.

Ant Anstead Files For Full Custody Of Son He Shares With Christina Hall

Ant Anstead has filed for full custody of his two-year-old son, Hudson, whom he shares with his ex-wife Christina Hall.

Court documents obtained by TMZ Thursday (April 28th) show Anstead claiming that the Flip or Flop star has only spent "9 full days each month" with Hudson over the last 20 months.

The Wheeler Dealers co-host also claimed that Hall put their son at "medical risk," noting a time when Hudson had a "sunburn that was so bad it left him crying in pain." When Anstead messaged Hall about the burn, she allegedly responded, "It didn't feel hot. Give him some Tylenol im sic sure it will be better tomorrow."

Anstead also mentioned that Hall had returned their son in January without informing him of her COVID-19 diagnosis. "At the time my partner Renée Zellweger was filming her new project and her covid diagnosis placed the whole production on pause," he wrote.


CHRISTINA HALL RESPONDS TO ANT ANSTEAD'S CUSTODY FILING

Hall released a statement in response to Anstead's filing, saying, "What Ant is doing deeply saddens me. If this was really about Hudson, as he says, this should have been handled privately with a private judge or mediation, as myself and my attorney have suggested."

She continued, "I have had my share of ups and downs but I am a good mom and I love my children with all my heart and I will always protect them."

Hall also posted a quote by Jill Blakeway to Instagram on Thursday (April 28th) that reads, "When a toxic person can no longer control you, they will try to control how others see you. The misinformation will feel unfair, but you stay above it, trusting that other people will eventually see the truth just like you did."

Amber Heard Hasn't Paid Her ACLU Pledge In Full Due To 'Financial Difficulties'

On Thursday (April 28th), Terence Dougherty, the General Counsel for the ACLU, testified in Johnny Depp's defamation trial against Amber Heard. Heard pledged to donate half of the $7 million she received from her divorce settlement with Depp to the organization, but it appears the Aquaman actress has not paid this pledge in full.

In a video deposition, Dougherty said the organization has received $1.3 million of the $3 million pledged. The organization also believes $500,000 of what was donated in Heard's name came from Elon Musk, whom Heard dated after she and Depp split up.

Heard's donations stopped after 2018, when Dougherty said the organization found out "she was having financial difficulties."

ACLU SAYS WASHINGTON POST OP-ED WAS TIMED AROUND AQUAMAN RELEASE

According to Variety, the ACLU was also involved in helping Heard with "conceiving, drafting and placing" the op-ed piece she wrote for The Washington Post about surviving domestic violence. Dougherty testified that the op-ed was timed around the release of Aquaman.

"From the ACLU's perspective, Amber is about to receive an incredible amount of press and be in the public eye. So what better a time would it be than now to put out this op-ed, so that it generates significant readership about our issues," he said.

Deadline reports that Heard is set to testify as the first defense witness next week. She could take the stand as early as Monday (May 2nd).

Judge Denies Blac Chyna's Request To Redo Testimony

The judge in Blac Chyna's defamation trial has rejected her request to redo her testimony. Chyna's attorney, Lynne Ciani, argued that Chyna was "triggered" by the Kardashians' lawyer during her cross-examination last week—after he showed her a binder that contained nude photos of herself, which Rob Kardashian had previously leaked online.

Ciani argued that this left Chyna unable to adequately answer questions. Despite Chyna being "visibly shaken" and needing to take a break after seeing the photos, Judge Gregory Alarcon did not grant her the ability to redo her testimony. He claimed that the 11-hour testimony she already provided should have been enough to raise issues and concerns.

LAWYERS GIVE CLOSING ARGUMENTS IN BLAC CHYNA'S DEFAMATION TRIAL

Closing arguments also took place on Thursday (April 28th) in Blac Chyna's defamation trial. In Lynne Ciani's closing argument, she accused the Kardashian-Jenner family of "gaslighting" the jury. "Let's forget that this is a famous family. For a person to claim that his fiancée struck him with a metal pole … but there were no marks in his body … no phone calls to police, not even a band-aid … that person is not credible," she said.

"There is no reason that Chyna should not still be on TV except for what this family did to her," Ciani added.

Meanwhile, Michael Rhodes said in his closing argument that Chyna thought Rob & Chyna was just about her. "It was about both of them … and it was a bad relationship. It's not necessarily Mr. Kardashian's fault or Ms. White's Chyna. For some reason, they didn't work … and there was a point where it became grim, dark and heavy," he said.

Travis Barker, Kourtney Kardashian, Donny Davis + More!

TRAVIS BARKER VISITED ROBERT KARDASHIAN SR.'S GRAVE TO ASK PERMISSION TO MARRY KOURTNEY: According to E! News, Kris Jenner shares in the latest episode of The Kardashians that Travis Barker visited her late ex-husband's grave before proposing to Kourtney Kardashian. Jenner told Kim Kardashian, "He asked for her hand in marriage, and I was like, literally, I want to cry now. It was so sweet and so tender. And then he said he went to your dad's grave and asked your dad for permission, and I just lost it."

ZARA PHYTHIAN AND HER HUSBAND ARE ACCUSED OF SEXUALLY ABUSING A THIRTEEN-YEAR-OLD: People reports that Doctor Strange actress Zara Phythian and her husband, Victor Marke, are facing a combined 16 charges of sexual abuse on two teenagers. One woman alleges that Phythian and Marke sexually abused her between the ages of 13 and 15, starting in 2005. "I knew it was wrong but I just didn't know how to get out of the situation or say anything," she said, adding that she "looked up to" Phythian, who was a martial arts instructor at the time, as was Marke. Another woman alleged that Marke sexually abused her from 2002-2003, starting when she was 15.

DONNY DAVIS' CAUSE OF DEATH IS REVEALED: TMZ reports that Chelsea Lately star Donny Davis died from alcohol and fentanyl intoxication, according to the Clark County Coroner. The comedian was found dead in his hotel room in Las Vegas in February.

SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR REACTS TO BILLIE EILISH'S CHILDHOOD CRUSH ON HER: Entertainment Tonight reports that Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Sarah Michelle Gellar is beyond flattered that she was Billie Eilish's childhood crush. On Wednesday (April 27th), Gellar shared a screenshot of herself from a recent Q & A that Eilish did. She captioned the post, "I'm dead. That's all. I'm not a child anymore, but I totally have a crush on @billieeilish Ok… now that's really all."

Kenneth Tsang, James Corden, Jurassic World: Dominion + More!

KENNETH TSANG DIES AT 87: According to People, actor Kenneth Tsang died while in COVID-19 quarantine in Hong Kong on Wednesday (April 27th) at the age of 87. Tsang had just returned from Singapore and tested negative for the virus on Tuesday (April 26th). With a 65-year-long film career, Tsang was in 220 films, including Rush Hour 2 and Die Another Day. His manager, Andrew Ooi at Echelon Talent Management, said, "Kenneth was not only a wonderfully gifted actor, but he was also a dear friend whom I respected and I could turn to for advise when needed. It was a joy and honor to watch him work and bring the many characters he played to life. I'm saddened and I will miss him."

JAMES CORDEN IS LEAVING THE LATE LATE SHOW IN 2023: Deadline reports that James Corden will no longer be hosting The Late Late Show at the end of his extension in Spring 2023. "It's been it's a really hard decision to leave because I'm so immensely proud of the show. I'm thrilled to be extending for a year. I always thought I'd do it for five years and then leave and then I stayed on. I've really been thinking about it for a long time, thinking whether there might be one more adventure," he said in a statement.

NEW TRAILER FOR JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION IS RELEASED: According to Entertainment Tonight, the second trailer for Jurassic World: Dominion dropped on Thursday (April 28th), and fans can't wait until to get to theaters on June 10th. With dinosaurs running rampant, Jeff Goldblum says, "The doomsday clock might be about out of time."

THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES GETS RELEASE DATE: According to Deadline, Lionsgate announced a release date for The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes at CinemaCon on Thursday (April 28th). The Hunger Games prequel is expected to reach theaters on November 17th, 2023.

Jason Sudekis Didn't Know Olivia Wilde Would Be Served With Custody Papers At CinemaCon

Jason Sudekis says he didn't know his laywers were planning to serve Olivia Wilde with custody papers at CinemaCon.

The 38-year-old director was on stage giving a presentation about her upcoming film, Don't Worry Darling, on Tuesday (April 26th) night when she was served with an envelope marked "Personal and Confidential."

A spokesperson for the Ted Lasso star told Deadline Wednesday (April 27th) that "he had no prior knowledge of the time or place that the envelope would have been delivered as this would solely be up to the process service company involved and he would never condone her being served in such an inappropriate manner."

Although never married, Wilde and Sudekis share two children, 8-year-old Otis and 5-year-old Daisy Josephine. The couple has been separated since late 2020.

Andrew Garfield Needs To 'Be A Bit Ordinary For A While'

Andrew Garfield told Variety that he needs to "reset for a little" bit.

The actor, who starred in The Eyes of Tammy Faye, Tick, Tick… Boom! And Spider Man: No Way From Home last year, told the outlet, "I need to recalibrate and reconsider what I want to do next and who I want to be and just be a bit of a person for a while."

He added that after a hectic awards season, including an Oscar nomination, "I just need to be a bit ordinary for a while."