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now-former network CEO Chris Licht might open the door for Don's CNN resurrection.TMZ said Don and Chris had a long-standing tension. Following Chris' firing, CNN's Executive VP for Talent and Content Development Amy Entelis is now one of the people calling the shots, and she's been close with Don for nearly 15 years. Don's unceremonious spring termination (which came hours after Fox News showed Tucker Carlson the door) was dramatic and acrimonious, as he said he was let go without any notice whatsoever. "I was informed this morning by my agent that I have been terminated by CNN. I am stunned.

health was a mystery for some time. In April 2022, he took a leave of absence from his Seattle-based radio show due to an illness. By summer of that year, he lost his ability to speak clearly or walk unassisted, as he needed a cane for movement."I'd seen my dad have a stroke, and it was the same thing," he shared on "Good Morning America" at the time.

Drew Barrymore maintained she "never" said she wished her mother, Jaid Barrymore, was "dead," and the actress has accused the media of twisting her words."I have been vulnerable and tried to figure out a very difficult, painful relationship while admitting it is difficult to do while a parent is alive. And, for those of us who have to figure that out in real time cannot wait, as in they cannot wait for the time, not that the parent is dead," Drew said in a passionate Instagram message. "Don't twist my words around or ever say that I wish my mother was dead.

TMZ, Pete says he's "severely allergic" to dogs so he has to get a cavapoo, a nearly hypoallergenic breed that doesn't shed.Pete said he wanted to get the dog for his mom, as her previous four-legged pal recently died. The "Bupkis" star accused the organization of "creating news stories" because it's "boring" and "tired." He then used some vulgar language to conclude the message. Like Pete, PETA wasn't backing down. "If Pete had done his research, he would know that there's no such thing as a hypoallergenic dog, that at least a quarter of dogs in shelters are purebreds, and that Petfinder has listings for homeless dogs of every breed under the sun, including the one he purchased," the pet-friendly company said in a statement. While PETA was upset with Pete, the company still felt for his family. "Our hearts go out to the Davidson family for the loss of their dog," the statement said, "but Pete must know in his heart that there's no excuse for buying a dog and propping up the puppy mill industry when millions of dogs await loving homes in shelters, and we hope he'll do the right thing and adopt next time."Pete, though, has seemingly not regrets about the voicemail he left, as he stressed that he and his family were devastated by the loss of his mom's dog. "I haven't seen my mom and sister cry like that in over 20 years. I was trying to cheer up my family.

DailyMail.com.After performing, the reality TV legend said it was "great" to be back on the show that launched her career."It's extra special for me actually because last April there I suffered a minor stroke and I thought it would be crazy to be back on stage and I have done it," she said. The Mail claimed that Susan, who was found by her personal assistant after suffering the stroke, has had intensive vocal coaching over the past year while learning to speak clearly again. "The PA came over to see her that morning, they often go out for breakfast together but as soon as she saw Susan she realized that they needed to go straight to hospital. She was able to walk but had a dropped face and was slurring her words.

A post shared by Padma Lakshmi (@padmalakshmi)Following the annoucement, a NBCUniversal spokesperson told People magazine: "Padma Lakshmi leaves behind an incredible legacy on Bravo's Top Chef. Her impact on the Emmy, James Beard and Critics' Choice Award-winning series is undeniable.  We are grateful to Padma for being a consummate host, judge and executive producer, and for bringing her ingenuity and exceptional palate to each episode where she ate every bite of food on the series for over 17 years and 19 seasons.  She will always be part of the Top Chef and the NBCUniversal family and has a seat at the judges' table anytime."  On the heels of the Instagram post, many of Padma's celebrity pals weighed in. "End of an era and an incredible run.

Instagram on Sunday, April 30. "There ARE individuals who as adults may decide reassignment is their needed choice but turning this into a game or parents normalizing it as some sort of natural alternative or believing that because a little boy likes to play dress up in his sister's clothes or a girl in her brother's, we should lead them steps further down a path that's far from the innocence of what they are doing." Why the KISS co-founder and guitarist sounded off on the hot button issue at the time isn't known. He added, "With many children who have no real sense of sexuality or sexual experiences caught up in the 'fun' of using pronouns and saying what they identify as, some adults mistakenly confuse teaching acceptance with normalizing and encouraging a situation that has been a struggle for those truly affected and have turned it into a sad and dangerous fad."A few days later, Paul — who wears makeup as a member of KISS — backpedaled a bit in a broader statement. "While my thoughts were clear, my words clearly were not," he tweeted.

A post shared by Stassi Schroeder Clark (@stassischroeder)This past spring, Stassi and husband Beau Clark announced on Instagram that they were expecting a second child."Secrets stress me out," she wrote on social media whole debuting her tiny-at-the-time baby bump. "Baby #2, I love you so much already."In April, the couple announced that they would be welcoming a boy into their fold. "I knew the whole entire time that we were having a boy," she said on her  "The Good The Bad The Baby" podcast in March. "I kept saying it.

TMZ reported. Then, after Paul demanded the items be returned, he maintains that James gave him the cold shoulder and said the iconic props were "gifted" to him. James even sold some items at auction and kept the money, Paul alleged in the lawsuit. The actor is asking the court to force a return of the Pee-wee property.

A post shared by Lizzo (@lizzobeeating)"I WILL NEVER SHUT UP ABOUT HOW DIFFICULT YALL MAKE IT FOR FAT PEOPLE TO SIMPLY EXIST. MINDING YOUR BUSINESS IS *FREE*," she wrote alongside the video.

Daily Mail said the paperwork makes not mention of the alleged relationship Todd and Mark had in 2005."Braddock lied about everything [so] it was not necessary," the Chrisley lawyer told the U.K.-based newspaper. In the summer of 2022, the "Chrisley Knows Best" parents were found guilty of bank fraud and tax evasion. A few months later, Todd was sentenced to 12 years in prison while his wife was sentenced to seven years in prison for the same crimes; both also got another 16 months of probation and were ordered to pay over $17 million in restitution.in the appeal, the Chrisley claim their fourth amendment rights were violated, and insist that there was "insufficient evidence of the bank fraud counts" and "procedural errors." They also claim the prosecution "relied exclusively on the testimony of Mark Braddock" which they say left a lot to be desired. "Braddock's testimony about Julie was sparse.

Via Facebook, the actor's family also confirmed the news. Jeff, who starred in the Brazilian religious telenovela "Reis," was first reported missing in late January after his eight dogs were found alone and abandoned, something friends said Jeff would have never intentionally done. Prior to the grisly discovery, Jeff had not been seen or heard from since Jan.

Via Facebook, the actor's family also confirmed the news. Jeff, who starred in the Brazilian religious telenovela "Reis," was first reported missing in late January after his eight dogs were found alone and abandoned, something friends said Jeff would have never intentionally done. Prior to the grisly discovery, Jeff had not been seen or heard from since Jan.

 CNBC Make It to discuss her success, Barbara said she doesn't believe that saving money is the key to wealth. "I'm just not a believer in saving money, I've never saved a dime my whole life," she said. "When I sold my business for $66 million, I immediately thought of what could I spend it on.

 CNBC Make It to discuss her success, Barbara said she doesn't believe that saving money is the key to wealth. "I'm just not a believer in saving money, I've never saved a dime my whole life," she said. "When I sold my business for $66 million, I immediately thought of what could I spend it on.

Sam Smith is being slammed after abruptly exiting a concert stage and leaving fans "in the dark" for 20 minutes without any kind of announcement. Only adding to the anger was that fans felt Sam was particularly insensitive about the blackout, given that that particular show took place at the Manchester Arena, which was the site of a bombing during an Ariana Grande concert six years earlier.

Katy Perry is reportedly on the verge of quitting "American Idol" amid fierce fan backlash.The most recent season of the ABC show was particularly trying for Katy, as she was sometimes booed for criticizing performances. The "Firework" singer was also dragged for mom-shaming another contestant who eventually quit the show.As this went on, Katy felt like the wasn't getting proper backing from the higher-ups."Katy feels like [the producers] threw her under the bus. She feels like her comments could have been removed," a source told DailMail.com.

Amanda Bynes was once one of Hollywood's up-and-coming stars, but mental issues derailed her career. Now, she primarily lives a life of solitude.TMZ said the former "Hairspray" actress is "often feeling sad and isolated" in the wake of her three-week mental hospital stint.

Page Six that she got tested for the BRCA gene — a mutation in one of the breast cancer genes — because it runs in her family. Then, while out on tour in Europe last year, Morgan got the news that she didn't want to hear. "I had the BRCA gene, it's a breast cancer gene so I'm having a double mastectomy in November," she said.

Nick Jonas remembers the 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards well, but he would like to forget it. While appearing on the Armchair Expert With Dax Shepard podcast, the singer recalled joining Kelsea Ballerini for a live performance of "Peter Pan" and giving "a really tragic guitar solo." For Nick, it ended up being the "worst moment" and landed him in therapy. That evening, he said, has now shaped how he feels about performing."In retrospect, I can kind of laugh about how big I thought it was.

Kim Zolciak is feeling a little too lucky these days, and it's "financially devastated" the family, her estranged husband claims.In new court documents, Kroy Biermann alleged that Kim has many "compulsions," including online gambling. Kroy alleged that the "Real Housewives of Atlanta" alum has been "spending substantial time and marital funds on gambling and other games of chance… this compulsion has financially devastated the parties."The former NFL player argued that Kim's parenting has been affecting by her alleged gambling, stating that her "time is so consumed with online gambling" that she cannot properly take care of their four minor children: Kroy, 11, Kash, 10, and 9-year-old twins Kaia and Kane.Further, Kroy wants his ex to undergo a psychological evaluation for mental health issues such as depression, narcissistic personality disorder, bipolar disorder. In his court filing, which was obtained by TMZ, he attached bank statements and checks showing thousands of dollars in withdrawals, all of which he alleged Kim is responsible for.After Kim filed for divorce from Kroy earlier this month, friends indicated that things were bound to get ugly, as both parties weren't willing to give in to the other.

Jennifer Lopez for four years, but one woman wasn't enough for him, a famed reality TV star claims."Southern Charm" star Madison LeCroy said the baseball legend contacted her on Instagram in 2020. At the time, Madison thought she was being "catfished," she told the Pillows and Beer podcast. After Alex's first contact, Madison recalled thinking, "The dude who's dating [J Lo] is not in my DMs right now." She then quickly realized the A-Rod was looking for a side fling."I said, 'If you're looking for a side chick, which clearly he was, it wasn't gonna be me.' I'm wifey material," she said. The communication between Alex and Madison began as a fitness conversation, but the former New York Yankee started pursuing her, she alleged.The podcast's Austen Kroll, who was dating Madison in 2020, said A-Rod had been contacting her via FaceTime "ad nauseam.""You were like, "This mother******'s FaceTimed me three or four times today,"' Austin said.

Rachel Bilson lost a job after recent risqué comments she made on podcast. While on the "Women on Top" podcast in early May, "The O.C." alum spoke candidly about her sex life and said she wants to be "manhandled" in the bedroom. The comments quickly made headlines and eventually got back to one of Rachel's employers who didn't seem to take pleasure in them. "A job got taken away from me because I was speaking candidly and openly about sex in a humorous way on our friend's podcast," she revealed on her "Broad Ideas" podcast.

following the 21-year-old's fender bender.Earlier this month, Kim filed for divorce from Kroy, her husband of nearly 12 years, as the duo's financial issues mounted. In her filing, she asked for spousal support and sole legal and physical custody of the duo's minor children, twins Kaia Rose and Kane Ren, 9, and sons Kash Kade, 10, and Kroy Jagger, 11.Last week, a source told People magazine, "Everyone expects this divorce is going to get really bad because neither of them will give in." The source added, "Divorce is terrible but the kids are going to have to go through this in a very public manner." People's source even argued that Kroy is an excellent father to the children, despite Kim's claims that she's scared for their safety around him. "It's really sad because he is a great dad," the source said.

DailyMail.com. The search for a reignited reality TV career is not going well, as networks reportedly see the kids as "a liability," given their family's legal woes and drama. Plus, neither sibling is really being viewed as a legitimate star that can draw in viewers."They are having a difficult time finding anyone, frankly, because Todd is what made the show," the source continued.

a sexual assault lawsuit, Jimmie Allen is back on Instagram. And, he seem to be brushing off the salacious headlines associated with his personal life.

TMZ said Haley, who plays Molly Lansing-Davis in the daytime soap, was driving on the freeway in Pasadena, Calif., when she "swerved, flew over the dividing barrier, and into oncoming traffic." She then "ended up colliding head-on with another car that was going about 60 mph."In the wreckage, Haley was reportedly trapped in the car, forcing firefighters to extricate her. Once the actress was put in an ambulance, she allegedly became agitated with a medic assessing her injuries.

GoFundMe Page. For five years, Heather and Kayla were off the radar. But in 2022, Netflix's popular "Unsolved Mysteries" revival featured Kayla's abduction, which brought fresh attention to the case and ultimately led to her safe retrieval in Asheville, North Carolina — 700 miles from where she was last seen.Over the weekend, the Asheville Police Department were tipped off to a reported kidnapping at a retail store after a witness "believed she had recognized a woman who kidnapped a child in 2017″ from "well-publicized media." After responding to the store, police identified Heather and Kalya Unbehaun.Heather was booked into jail and will be extradited to Illinois."I'm overjoyed that Kayla is home safe.

posted a lengthy caption to Instagram in which she called herself a single parent, something that didn't sit well with the Internet."Being a single mom is not how I pictured it. It is so f****** hard," she began her caption, posted alongside an image with daughters Ezer, 4, and Dolores, 2, whom she shares with the "Shameless" star.

Elle Fanning revealed that she once lost out on a role because her Instagram presence wasn't large enough. The Emmy-nominated actress didn't say what film gave her the stiff arm, but she hinted that it was a major film franchise."I didn't have enough Instagram followers at the time," she said on the "Happy Sad Confused" podcast.