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“Did you ever imagine your biggest dream could come true?” wrote Jennifer Lopez in a new “On The JLo” newsletter that she sent out on Tuesday (Apr. 12). Jennifer, 52, shared details about how Ben Affleck popped the question for the second time, revealing that the 49-year-old Justice League actor asked her to marry him while she was naked! “Saturday night, while at my favorite place on earth (in the bubble bath), my beautiful love got on one knee and proposed.”

Hollywood is mourning the loss of one of their own. Comedian and actor Gilbert Gottfried died on Tuesday, April 12 at the age of 67. He was battling Recurrent Ventricular Tachycardia brought on by Myotonic Dystrophy type II. Gilbert’s family shared the heartbreaking news in a statement that was posted on the late star’s Twitter account.

Gilbert Gottfried died at on Tuesday April 12, after a battle with Recurrent Ventricular Tachycardia brought on by Myotonic Dystrophy type II, according to his publicist. He was 67-years-old. His family released a statement mourning his loss. “We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Gilbert Gottfried after a long illness. In addition to being the most iconic voice in comedy, Gilbert was a wonderful husband, brother, friend and father to his two young children,” the family said in a statement.

Chaney Jones has been called a “Kim Kardashian look-alike,” but with a similar build and fashion sense, it’s easy to see why Kanye “Ye” West’s new flame has drawn those comparisons. If anyone thought that Kim, 41, might be mad that Ye, 44, might have replaced her with a 24-year-old knockoff, Kim shut that down during her appearance on the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast. “I just want him to be happy,” Kim told host Amanda Hirsch when discussing Ye’s new romance. “She seems like the sweetest – like, I’m just…whatever just makes you happy, I don’t care what it is. I think it will reflect in your life, in your work, [in] everything…as long as he’s happy, I genuinely want that. Truly.”

The Weeknd, 32, is gearing up for his big performance at Coachella music festival, where he and Swedish House Mafia are taking over Kanye West‘s headlining slot. “Even though everything is coming together at the last minute, Abel is not stressing about Coachella,” a source close to the “Blinding Lights” hitmaker tells HollywoodLife EXCLUSIVELY. “The fact that this is all being coordinated pretty much at the last minute isn’t much of a concern and he’s confident this will be pulled off without a hitch.”

Amber Heard looked like she was holding back from crying as her lawyer Elaine Bredhoft detailed an alleged sexual assault by Johnny Depp during her opening statement for the defamation trial between the two actors on Tuesday April 12. The Aquaman star was clearly emotional as she listened to the lawyer give details about the assault, which supposedly took place during a trip to Australia, shortly after Johnny, 58, and Amber, 35, got married.

Earlier this year, Millie Bobby Brown celebrated her 18th birthday, and the chatter about her on social media has gotten even worse than she saw in the past. “[I’m] definitely seeing a difference in the way people act and the way that the press and social media have reacted to be becoming of age,” Millie admitted on The Guilty Feminist podcast. “But it’s gross and it’s true. So I think it’s just a very good representation of what’s going on in the world and how young girls are sexualized. So I have been dealing with that, but I have also been dealing with that forever.”

Happy for her! Kevin Federline’s camp sent good vibes to Britney upon news of her pregnancy. The pop star announced she was expecting Monday.

Not everyone has dinner with one of the richest men on the planet, but such is the life of Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson. Kim, 41, and Pete, 28, went on a double-date with Jeff Bezos and his girlfriend, Lauren Sánchez, at A.O.C. restaurant in Los Angeles on Monday (Apr. 11). The four enjoyed the California-French eatery, spending several hours at the restaurant before making their way out. Pete and Kim looked like two lovesick fools as they exited A.O.C., with Kim laughing while clinging to her boyfriend.

Joan Rivers and Melissa Rivers were known for their famous Fashion Police critique. It’s been nearly five years since E!’s long-running red carpet fashion commentary series came to an end, and almost eight years since the comedic legend sadly passed in 2014. As Melissa sat down with HollywoodLife EXCLUSIVELY to discuss her new book Lies My Mother Told Me: Tall Tales from a Short Woman, she also shared her thoughts on Laverne Cox who has since stepped into the role as host of E!’s Live From E!.

Jessie James Decker, 34, couldn’t be more in love with her husband Eric, 35. Before the country singer performed at the 2022 CMT Music Awards on April 11, the gorgeous couple walked the red carpet and spoke to Entertainment Tonight reporter Rachel Smith, who noticed that the former NFL star wasn’t wearing his wedding ring. “Now, accessories, do you have a nice ring on this evening perhaps?” Rachel said to Eric, who laughed and revealed that he’s “got a new tattoo” courtesy of his wife.

Camila Cabello shared her skincare routine and beauty secrets with Vogue in a new video, and in the process, she revealed her relationship status since splitting from Shawn Mendes in Nov. 2021. While finishing up her everyday makeup look, Camila showed off her favorite lip gloss. As she put it on her lips, she shared, “Now that I’m single, I wear a lot more lipstick and red lips and brown lips. I don’t like the feeling of kissing someone with with gloss on. It’s a lot. So now that I’m not kissing anybody, it’s gloss time, baby!”

With the news thatTish and Billy Ray Cyrus were divorcing, Miley Cyrus and her siblings have been super supportive of their mom and dad doing what’s best for them. Sources close to Miley and the rest of the Cyrus family revealed to HollywoodLife EXCLUSIVELY that Tish and Billy’s kids were “expecting” the couple to split for more than a year, and they’re not surprised.

“Today, I celebrate 26 years of marriage to my extraordinary wife,” Hugh Jackman wrote on Monday (Apr. 11), sharing a picture of him alongside his better half, Deborra-Lee Furness. In the selfie, Hugh, 53, snuggled close to Deborra-Lee, 66, as they walked along the sandy shores of a beach somewhere. The Music Man actor added that ever since he and Deborra-Lee tied the knot in 1996, “every single day is filled with so much laughter, joy, and backgammon!!!! Deb you light up my life. I love you with all my heart!”

Rihanna fans were pretty shocked when she announced she was expecting her first baby with A$AP Rocky back in January, and in a new interview, she’s finally revealing whether the pregnancy was something she and the rapper planned on. “I wouldn’t say [we were] planning, but certainly not planning against it,” she told Vogue. “I don’t know when I ovulate or any of that type of s***. We just had fun, and then it was there on the test. I didn’t waste any time. I called him inside and showed him. Then I was in the doctor’s office the next morning and our journey began.”

It’s over for Amber Riley and Desean Black. The Glee alum, 36, and her fiancé have split a year-and-a-half after their engagement. Amber’s rep confirmed the news to E! News on April 11. “They ask for privacy during this time,” the rep shared.

Looking back on Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson‘s initial romantic spark and most of us may be thinking of that fated kiss between the two as Jasmine and Aladdin in a Saturday Night Live sketch from last fall. The tale of Kim and Pete, however, apparently goes back a bit further, as Kim recently revealed on the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast. The reality star divulged how she and Pete saw each other at the Met Gala last September and, at that point, they already knew Kim was slated to host SNL. Kim was “so nervous” and the seasoned comedian offered a helping hand.

Kim Kardashian, 41, shared new information about her divorce from Kanye West, 44, on the latest episode of the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast. “We went about eight months without even speaking to each other at the beginning of the divorce,” Kim, who filed for divorce from Ye in Feb. 2021, told host Amanda Hirsch. “And then, you know, we started talking again and I went to the Donda premiere,” she added.

North West had her own special tribute for cousin True for her birthday, and it’s not what you’d expect! While cousin Penelope Disick and their mutual friend wished True a “happy birthday,” North joked, “Ooh, I’m four years old — four sucks!”

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez just shared the news of their engagement last Friday, and Ben’s ex-wife Jennifer Garner is “completely favorable” to the idea! “She acted completely favorable to it and even congratulated them,” a source EXCLUSIVELY revealed to HollywoodLife. “Jennifer and Ben have been broken up for a very long time and there is no reason whatsoever that she would be upset about this. She is happy if he is sober and he is doing well, both of which he is and both of which are of utmost importance to JLo.”

Willow Smith, 21, is “focusing” on her music and not bothered by Saturday Night Live‘s recent comedy sketches about her father. The singer gave an incredible performance along with Camila Cabello for the duo’s song “Psychofreak” on the April 9th episode of the live series, which took place one week after the show included several comedic scenes about Will Smith‘s infamous slap at the Oscars.

Chris Brown, 32, is enjoying the growing bond between him and his newborn daughter Lovely. The singer surprised fans when he confirmed he welcomed his third child, whom he shares with Diamond Brown, three months ago by posting a precious pic of the adorable tot last week, and it turns out that the proud father has been there every step of the way.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are gearing up for an amazing wedding and our sources are revealing all the details! “Ben and Jen want to have an elaborate and grand wedding and no expenses will be spared,” an insider EXCLUSIVELY revealed to HollywoodLife. “Even if they were to make it private, between their families and their children, it would be a huge wedding whether they wanted to or not.”

Johnny Depp‘s defamation trial against Amber Heard is now underway. The 58-year-old actor, who is suing his 35-year-old ex for what he says are career-damaging allegations that he abused her during their three-year marriage, was photographed leaving a courthouse in Fairfax, Virginia on April 11, the day the jury selection started in the case. He wore a gray suit and black tie during the appearance and round-framed sunglasses as his shoulder-length locks were down.

Dennis Quaid has built a career playing the ‘dad’ to some of our favorite stars: AnnaSophia Robb, Jake Gyllenhaal, and no fewer than two Lindsay Lohan‘s in Disney’s 1998 movie, The Parent Trap! But there are only three people on Earth who get to call Dennis ‘Dad’ in real life — his three kids! And two of them, just like The Parent Trap, are twins.

Alex Rodriguez joined ESPN 2 sports broadcaster Michael Kay on April 10 to oversee Sunday Night Baseball, and things got a little awkward! While discussing the Yankees vs. Red Sox game, Michael joked, “It’s a great time in sports. You have a new Masters champion, NBA playoffs are about to start, baseball is in full swing, people getting engaged. I mean, it’s a happy time in the world.”

Shortly after Will Smith, 53, walked on stage and slapped comedian Chris Rock, 57, in the head for a joke he made about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith, 50, at this year’s Oscars, LAPD said that Chris would not be pressing charges against Will — a decision that left many stunned. However, just because Chris did not choose to press charges against the fallen Best Actor winner when the incident occurred does NOT mean that he can’t still pursue such action, as Los Angeles-based criminal attorney Lara Yeretsian told HollywoodLife EXCLUSIVELY that Chris has “one year to change his mind!”

Britney Spears and fiancé Sam Asghari are so excited for their first baby together, and Sam is celebrating with a touching Instagram post! The 28-year-old model shared a painting of a mama and papa lion with their baby cub on Monday, writing, “Marriage and kids are a natural part of a strong relationship filled with love and respect. Fatherhood is something i have always looked forward to and i don’t take lightly.

Kendall Jenner, 26, has babies on the mind and it’s all because of a few family members, including Kris Jenner! The model, who is dating Devin Booker, revealed that her mom will text her and let her know that she thinks “it’s time” for her to start her own family, and she has responded asking a specific question. “[My mom] will just randomly text me and be like, ‘I think it’s time,’ and I’m like, ‘Is this not up to me?!’” Kendall told E! News.

Hailie Jade is funky and “fresh” in a cool outfit and brand new sneakers! Eminem‘s daughter posted the sporty chic look to her Instagram on April 11, wearing a sexy, high-cut black bodysuit tucked into high-waisted leather pants. She accessorized the ’90s-style outfit with a white bucket hat and rectangular-sized white sunglasses, also rocking some new sneakers that had a white, black, and lime green colorway. “nothin’ like the sweet smell of fresh sneakers- i mean, fresh air,” the 26-year-old captioned the post, also sharing that she was wearing Puma’s “kosmo rider sneakers,” tagging the brand and noting she was a “#pumapartner.”