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The ladies of The Real responded to former co-host Tamar Braxton and Wendy Williams' shady remarks about their show. Tamar was a guest on Wendy's show yesterday (September 18th) and Wendy asked Tamar if she would ever return to The Real. Wendy said about the show "Cute show, but they need you . . . and you were done dirty." Tamar: "I love you."

Tamar responded, "I don't want to be anybody's marketing tool this season, no shade. I just wish everybody well and I feel like sometimes God has to move you out of situations before you become more toxic to yourself. What if I was in a situation where I'm doing ‘Braxton Family Values' and very stressed and then I'm doing this other show where people are being catty behind my back. What kind of person would I be right now sitting on this couch? I wouldn't be focused, I wouldn't be ready for my transformation, I wouldn't be ready for my elevation and that's where I've gotta go. I've got to go up and up and up."

LONI RESPONDS

Loni Love responded to Wendy and Tamar yesterday (September 18th). First she addressed Wendy's "cute" comment, saying, "Hi Wendy. First of all, thank you for calling us a ‘cute' show. We are also an Emmy-winning show. Don't forget that, sis."

She then responded to Tamar, "It's been three years, I don't know why you guys are still talking about this situation. Tamar, nobody is trying to use you as a marketing tool sweetie. . .. We just thought to close this loop . . . to mend fences. That was the intention and that is it . . .You are still welcome, my dear."

TAMAR RESPONDS

Tamar took to social media to respond to Loni, showing off screenshots of text messages where someone told her that Loni Love was writing letters to get her fired off of the show. Tamar captioned the post, "*allegedly* in my @therealtsmadison voice… When the guilt settles?…. Lonnie cut the BS!!! Thanks @wendyshow my sister, for having me!!! U may not have an Emmy YET, but the girls are SURELY watching ??????… anyway, back to my transformation!! ?????"

Loni responded, "Who writes letters? Who sent this?? lets talk it out . . stop gong on every other show. You know you want to . . and bring ya man @tamarbraxton."

REAL LIFE RAMONA SHADES J.LO FOR 'HUSTLERS' ROLE: TMZ caught up with the woman inspired by Jennifer Lopez's role in Hustlers. Samantha Barbash revealed that a deal wasn't made with her before the movie was made. She said a Hustlers producer contacted her to see if she would sign her rights away -- and she claimed the offer was disrespectful. She also revealed that she is very unhappy that J.Lo never contacted her about playing her and she thinks it shows in the movie. (TMZ)

'PRINCESS BRIDE' STAR CARY ELWES RESPOND TO REMAKE RUMORS: Princess Bride star Cary Elwes has slammed rumors of a remake of the classic film. Sony Entertainment CEO Tony Vinciquerra recently told Variety that "very famous people" want to redo the film. Elwes -- who starred as "Wesley" responded by paraphrasing one of his lines in the movie, "There's a shortage of perfect movies in this world. It would be a pity to damage this one." Jamie Lee Curtis also responded to the rumors, saying, "Oh really? Well, I married the six fingered man, obviously why we have stayed together for 35 years and there is only ONE The Princess Bride and it's William Goldman and @robreiner's. "Life is pain highness. Anyone who says differently is selling something!" Mia Farrow also tweeted, "Theres a rumor afoot that someone wants to remake ‘Princess Bride' which is a terrible idea. Its a perfect, much loved movie." (Huff Post)

'BREAKING BAD' FILM 'EL CAMINO' WILL FEATURE MYSTERY CAMEO: El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie will feature a mystery cameo. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film will feature 10 characters from the show,including one played by an undisclosed "key castmember" who used "a private jet to shuttle in and out of Albuquerque without notice." El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie will debut on Netflix at 3 a.m. ET on October 11th and in theaters in 68 cities, before heading to AMC in early 2020. (Page Six)

MARK-PAUL GOSSELAAR SAYS NO ONE REACHED OUT TO HIM ABOUT 'SBTB' REBOOT: Mark-Paul Gosselaar has revealed that no one has reached out to him regarding the upcoming Saved By The Bell reboot that will air on NBCUniversal's new Peacock streaming service. Gosselaar told TMZ that as far as he knows, several of his other former costars havent been contacted yet either. He wishes those who are involved, including Mario Lopez, Elizabeth Berkley and writer Tracey Wigfield, nothing but the best, and said that if producers want him back, he would join the reboot. (TMZ)

ISSA RAE TO REIMAGINE 'SET IT OFF': According to The Hollywood Reporter, Issa Rae isset to produce a film that reimagines the mid 90s classic Set It Off. Rae is producing the film alongside Montrel McKay through her company Issa Rae Productions. Syreeta Singleton and Nina Gloster are writing the script and Rae may also star in the new film. The original 1996 film told the story of four struggling friends who decided to rob banks. It starred Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith, Vivica A. Fox and Kimberly Elise and was directed by F. Gary Gray. (Huffington Post)

Lady Gaga Reportedly Offered a Role in “Little Shop of Horrors” Movie Remake Talk about Little Monsters! <i>Us Weekly</i> reports that Lady Gaga may play a part in an upcoming movie remake of the musical <i>Little Shop of Horrors</i>. A source tells the outlet that Gaga has been “offered a …

Taylor Swift Blasts “Two-Faced” Kanye West, Says She’s “Really Sick” of Him “Talking S**t” Taylor Swift goes all in on nemesis Kanye West in a new <i>Rolling Stone </i>interview. The pop star begins by admitting that she used to “so badly want…respect from him” after he infamously interrupted her acceptance …

Twitter Slams Lizzo After She Accuses Postmates Courier of Stealing Her Food Lizzo’s being accused of being “100 percent that b**ch” after she accused a Postmates courier of stealing her food order. On Tuesday, Lizzo wrote in a now-deleted tweet, “Hey @Postmates this girl Tiffany W. stole my food she …

Taylor Swift Announces 2020 Concert Dates in Support of “Lover” Taylor Swift announced 12 new 2020 tour tour dates on Instagram Tuesday, in support of her new album <i>Lover</i>. Of the dates, only four are in the U.S., starting with two in Los Angeles on July 25 and 26, followed …

Liam Payne Spotted in NYC With New Model Girlfriend 1 Year After Cheryl Cole Split It seems Liam Payne is finally moving in a new direction after the One Directioner called it quits with Cheryl Cole last year. <i>People</i> reports that the 26-year-old boy-bander was spotted out in New York …

“Saved by the Bell” Reboot With Mario Lopez & Elizabeth Berkley Coming to NBC’s Streaming Service <i>Saved by the Bell</i> is coming back, and fans are probably all, “I’m so excited! I’m so excited! I’m so…scared?!” According to <i>The Hollywood Reporter</i>, NBC has given the green light to a reboot …

Alex Trebek Reveals He’s Undergoing Chemo Again Amid Cancer Battle Alex Trebek revealed on Tuesday’s <i>Good Morning America</i> that he’s undergoing chemotherapy again after announcing in August that he was “on the mend” from pancreatic cancer. “I was doing so well and my numbers went down to the equivalent of …

John Legend Invests in Hemp-Based CBD Product Line John Legend is the latest A-lister to invest in CBD, as <i>Billboard</i> reports that he’s formed a new partnership with Plus Products Inc., based in San Mateo, California. Legend is expected to serve as an advocate for  the company’s new hemp-based CBD products, …

Britney Spears’ Dad Won’t Be Charged Over Alleged Child Abuse of Her SonVentura County prosecutors have decided not to charge Britney Spears’ father over an altercation with her 13-year-old son, Sean. The Blast reports that Jamie Spears will not face child abuse charges because they could not find enough evidence …

Lori Loughlin's Fuller House co-star Juan Pablo Di Pace has revealed how Loughlin's college admissions scandal has affected the set. The final season of the show is underway and Loughlin is not a part of the show this season due to her legal issues.

During an interview with People, Di Pace said, , "Lori is going through her own situation and we kind of all respect that and I know that she is in touch with John (Stamos) and Candace (Cameron Bure), but, you know."

He continued, "We were in touch actually, her and I when the whole thing went down. Of course she is like a family member. So regardless of the situation itself, families support each other. So, we are very sorry that this is happening."

Di Pace added that the set is "full of tears" that the show is coming to an end.

The real life inspiration for Jennifer Lopez's role in Hustlers has admitted that she wasn't that impressed with the film. The real life strippers that were portrayed in the film are Roselyn "Rosie" Keo and Samantha Barbash -- who are played by Constance Wu and Jennifer Lopez respectfully. Keo and Barbash were New York City strippers who drugged their wealthy clients in order to use their credit cards to run up large bills at the strip club.

In an interview with Vanity Fair, Barbash said about the film, "Everyone has been asking, ‘Did I see the movie?' So I thought, Why don't I just see the movie—because I knew I was going to have a lot of interviews about it this week. I wasn't really that impressed."

She continued, "I was impressed with Jennifer. She was incredible. Her body looked incredible. She had it down to a T, but it wasn't factual."

She added, "She had my birthmark that I have. I used to have a piercing on the top of my lip. She had it on the bottom. She had a tattoo on her finger. I had it on my wrist."

She also revealed that the film's emphasis on her friendship with Rosie was inaccurate, saying, "She wasn't a friend—she was a coworker… There was no sisterhood — it was business and that's it."

BARBASH LOVED CARDI B

One part of the film that she did enjoy? Cardi B! Barbash said, "I love Cardi. Her 10 minutes was a great 10 minutes… It's funny because, when I first heard that the film was coming out, said Cardi would have played me. Even though she is not an actress, she was in the strip club world and she gets it. She would have maybe played a better me. Not taking away from Jennifer. But just because Cardi was in the business."

According to Time, Barbash and Keo were eventually charged with two counts of conspiracy, four counts of grand larceny, two counts of assault and three counts of forgery. Both were sentenced to five years probation.

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA TO BECOME A STAGE MUSICAL: The Devil Wears Prada is set to become a stage musical. According to The Chicago Tribune, the project is set to premiere next summer at the James M. Nederlander Theatre in Chicago. Elton John will be scoring the project and Anna D. Shapira is directing.

YOU CAN NOW STAY IN THE DOWNTON ABBEY CASTLE: If you'd ever wanted to live like the characters on Downton Abbey, now's your chance! According to The New York Post, for one night only, Highclere Castle is now listed on AirBnB. According to the listing, Lord and Lady Carnarvon will greet their guests upon arrival. After settling into their rooms, the visitors will join the two for cocktails in the Saloon and then enjoy a traditional dinner in the State Dining Room -- where they will be waited on by the castle's butler. After dinner, guests will sip on coffee in the library. They'll then head to their principal bedroom for the night. In the morning, after breakfast, the lodgers will tour the castle grounds. During their stay, lodgers won't have access to a kitchen, washer/dryer, wifi or a television. The cost is only $187 per night.

THE BIG BANG THEORY TO STREAM EXCLUSIVELY ON HBO MAX: HBO Max has announced that it had secured the exclusive streaming rights to The Big Bang Theory. Fans will be able to watch all 12 seasons of the show on the new streaming platform, which will launch in the Spring of 2020.

'SAVED BY THE BELL' AND 'PUNKY BREWSTER' REBOOTS COMING TO PEACOCK: Yesterday (September 17th), NBCUniversal announced the name of their new streaming service, which is Peacock and they announced that they will be streaming a reboot of 1980's sitcoms Punky Brewster, Saved By The Bell and the sci-fi classic Battlestar Galactica. Peacock will debut in April 2020.

MEGHAN MARKLE AND PRINCE HARRY SHARE QUOTE FROM DALAI LAMA: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry shared a quote from the Dalai Lama yesterday (September 17th). The quote -- which was shared to the Sussex Royal Instagram page, read, "I believe that at every level of society — familial, tribal, national and international — the key to a happier and most successful world is the growth of compassion." The caption for the quote was "quote for the week ahead." The couple are said to have wanted the religious leader to deliver a sermon at their wedding, but the Archbishop of Cantebury Justin Welby -- who married them, ruled out the Buddhist leader because he isn't cheating.

SHARON OSBOURNE SLAMS WENDY WILLIAMS FOR CHRISTIE BRINKLEY DISS: Sharon Osbourne slammed Wendy Williams for her recent comments about Christie Brinkley. Williams recently said that she thinks Christie Brinkley faked her breaking her arm so that she didn't have to compete on Dancing With the Stars. During yesterday's episode of The Talk, Osbourne said about Wendy, "She's a 55 year old woman that relapsed again on drugs and the thing is nobody gave her a hard time — it was just love and support." She added, "Lovely lady Christie Brinkley shattered her bones and has a metal plate put in — why does she have to be so mean? What is it within you that is so dark that you can't seem to get it out when the world shows you love and wishes you well on the rest of your journey in life, you are so dark inside and so mean constantly." Osbourne added, "I feel bad for her."

DWAYNE WADE AND GABRIELLE UNION LAUNCH LGBTQ EQUALITY T-SHIRTS: Dwayne Wade and Gabrielle Union have launched LGBTQ equality t-shirts in support of LGBTQ youth and Wade's 12-year-old son Zion. Union wrote via Instagram. "As a family, we believe inclusion and equality are two essential pillars needed to move towards growth and progressive thinking and action in our society. We have created a Limited Edition T shirt to help create a more inclusive space with our platform." Back in April, Wade shared a picture of Zion and Gabrielle Union attended the LGBTQ pride March in Miami Beach.

SIMON COWELL SAYS HE STILL SMOKES AND DRINK DESPITE NEW HEALTH REGIMEN: Simon Cowell has revealed that although he is now on a strict vegan diet, he is still drinking and smoking. He told Ellen, "I went to see this doctor in London. We did some tests. And then a month later he said, ‘You have the worst diet I've ever met from any patient. So I went, ‘Okay, out of the smoking, the drinking, and diet, what do I have to drop?' And he said, ‘The diet.' So I said, ‘I'm in!' " Since then, Cowell has lost at least 20 pounds.

MARGARET QUALLEY TAUGHT PETE DAVIDSON HOW TO MEDITATE: According to RadarOnline, Pete Davidson's girlfriend Margaret Qualley has gotten him into meditation and it has been helping him with depression. A source said that Pete really likes meditation. The source explained, "Pete's really happy with how down-to-earth and centered she is. He really likes how much she wants to help and how much she cares about him."

LARRY KING'S ESTRANGED WIFE SAYS SHE WAS 'BLINDSIDED' BY DIVORCE FILING: Larry King's estranged wife Shawn Southwick King has broken her silence one month after he filed for divorce. She told The Daily Mail, "‘I was crushed, I had no idea that this was coming, it hurt yeah. I was totally blindsided." She continued, "He's going through a lot right now … his health issues, that can really shake you to your core, it shook me to my core to see him so vulnerable and he doesn't remember two solid weeks of time. It's life, it's real, it's not fun." The two were married for 22 years.

Alex Trebek has announced that he will need another round of chemotherapy. The Jeopardy! host revealed on GMA Tuesday, "This past summer we thought I was finished with chemo. That was a bit premature and certainly overly optimistic." Trebek said that he started immunotherapy but it didn't work. Alex said that under immunotherapy, his "numbers went south, dramatically and quickly."

Trebek said that he is keeping a positive outlook about his condition, saying, "worked very well the first time! So, we're expecting good results again."

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Alex Trebek reveals that he will be undergoing more chemotherapy:

"This past summer, because I was making such good progress, we thought I was finished with chemo. . ..I began immunotherapy but that didnt go well at all. My numbers went south . . . The doctors are now re-examining my situation and it appears that I will more chemotherapy sessions ahead of me. Hey, it worked pretty well the first time so we are expecting good results again."

Harvey Weinstein's Donna Rotunno has revealed that the sexual abuse accusations against him has ruined his life. As previously reported, more than 70 women -- including former employees and Hollywood stars, have accused him of sexual abuse. In an interview with CBS This Morning, Rotunno said, "No matter what happens to Harvey Weinstein, he will pay the biggest price there is. Even if he wins, Gayle, his whole life has been ruined, toppled, damaged."

She continued, "And whether it's by his own doing or others, that's the fact. And the fact is that no matter what we do ― and we can walk out of that courtroom with a ‘not guilty' and walk him out onto those courtroom steps, and he never gets to be Harvey Weinstein ever again."

She added, "His whole life has been ruined, toppled, damaged... And the fact is that no matter what we do, and we can walk out of that courtroom with a not guilty and walk him out onto those courtroom steps, and he never gets to be Harvey Weinstein ever again."

She also went on to attack the credibility of the accusers, suggesting that they had it coming and that the alleged abuse was just a matter of interpretation. She explained, "Anytime we talk about men and women in sexual circumstances, I think we have to look at the fact that there's always an area of gray. So there's these blurred lines, and then sometimes, one side walks away from an event feeling different than the other."

Kourtney Kardashian has admitted that she has considered quitting Keeping Up With The Kardashians. During an appearance on The Real on Monday (September 16th), the 40-year-old said, "So, every day is different. But at the current moment I'm happy and very into my blessings and feeling very good."

She added, "But I definitely have my moments where I want to. Because I mean, life is short, and you want to be happy."

KRIS JENNER'S BOYFRIEND THREATENS TO DISCIPLINE GRANDCHILD

In other KUWTK news, in an upcoming episode, Kris Jenner's boyfriend Corey Gamble got into an argument with Scott Disick after Corey suggested spanking Scott and Kourtney's 7-year-old daughter Penelope.

Corey said, If Penelope scratch me, I'm whipping her a--. Give her a spanking, for sure ... whippin' is that discipline!"

A visibly upset Scott screamed, "Don't ever talk about a child like that!"

The episode will air this Sunday on E!.

Michael Jackson's estate is not too happy about Leaving Neverland winning the 2019 Emmy for Outstanding Documentary/Nonfiction Special. The documentary focused on Wade Robson and James Safechuck and their allegations against Jackson of sexual abuse. The estate said in a statement, "For a film that is a complete fiction to be honored in a nonfiction Emmy category is a complete farce. Not one shred of proof supports this completely one-sided, so-called documentary which was made in secrecy and for which not one person outside of the two subjects and their families were interviewed."

MJ's estate filed a lawsuit against HBO and Time Warner back in February, seeking upwards of $100 million for allegedly breaching a non-disparagement clause in a contract from 1999.

Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer showcased his shimmy on ABC's Dancing with the Stars, dancing a salsa to the Spice Girls on last night's Season 28 premiere – while wearing a, who BRIGHT neon green frilly shirt. Spicer's casting ...

'SEINFELD' IS HEADING TO NETFLIX: Seinfeld is heading to Netflix. According to The New York Post, the streaming giant and Sony Pictures announced yesterday (September 16th) that Netflix has obtained the global streaming rights to the show. Each of the 180 episodes of the long running series will be available on Netflix beginning in 2021.

DAN AYKROYD CONFIRMS THAT HE IS RETURNING TO 'GHOSTBUSTERS' SEQUEL: Dan Aykroyd has confirmed that he will be returning to Ghostbusters 3, which will be out next summer. During an interview on the Joe Rogan Experience, Aykroyd said about the sequel, "It'll be all or most of the original people … It's gonna be great." The sequel will be directed by Jason Reitman, the son of Ivan Reitman, who directed the original film and its 1989 sequel, Ghostbusters II.

JENNY SLATE IS GETTING HER FIRST STAND UP SPECIAL: Jenny Slate has announced her first stand up special. According to Entertainment Weekly, the special is entitled Jenny Slate: Stage Fright for Netflix. The special will include stand up and personal clips from Slate's childhood and interviews from her family. The special will debut on October 22nd.

DID JENNIFER LAWRENCE AND COOKE MARONEY TIE THE KNOT?: Is Jennifer Lawrence a married woman? The actress and her fiance Cooke Maroney were spotted at New York City's marriage bureau yesterday (September 16th). A social media user told Page Six that the couple looked casual at the courthouse, saying, "When you go get your marriage license and Jennifer Lawrence walks by to tie the knot before your eyes. Yeah, kids, City Hall is COOL. The place to go!" The publication reported that the pair could have gotten their marriage license and may not be married just yet.

MEGHAN MARKLE HAS NO PLANS TO RELANCH THE TIG: Despite rumors, Meghan Markle has no plans to relaunch her lifestyle site The Tig. Rumors started spreading after Markle's business manager Andrew Meyer filed docs in the United States for the Duchess of Sussez to keep the rights to the site until 2021. A site named Tigtots was also trademarked -- which sparked speculation that Markle may be creating a spinoff on the site focused on motherhood. According to Page Six, spokesperon said about the rumors, "The lasting trademark is to prevent false branding, to avoid others purporting to be the Duchess or affiliated with her."

HAILEY BALWIN SAYS SHE USED TO FEEL INFERIOR TO KENDALL JENNER AND GIGI HADID: Hailey Baldwin has admitted that she used to feel inferior to her model friends Kendall Jenner and GiGi Hadid. The 23-year-old told Vogue Australia, "My burn in the modeling industry has been slow and I've had to learn to be OK with that. I'm shorter than most of the girls. Even though I'm 5-foot-8, I'm not a runway girl and I totally used to feel inferior to some of my friends," adding that Jenner and Bella and GiGi Hadid are "all tall and doing every runway." She continued, "For a while, there was a part of me that didn't know if I could have the career I wanted if I couldn't do runway," she said. "I had so many people, like casting directors, say: ‘We don't think she's a real model.'"

MICHAEL STRAHAN IN CHILD SUPPORT WAR WITH EX-WIFE: Michael Strahan is currently in a war over child support with ex-wife Jean -- with whom he has twin daughters, 14-year-old Sophia and Isabella. According to TMZ, sources claim that Jean is seeking back child support, with one source saying that there are "certain obligations" Strahan has failed to cover. Meanwhile, sources close to Strahan say that the suit filed in New York is not an effort to enforce unpaid child support, instead it is a suit to "modify" their prior settlement -- meaning increase monthly payments.

ANTHONY BOURDAIN'S POSSESSIONS WORTH UP TO $400K WILL BE AUCTIONED OFF NEXT MONTH: Anthony Bourdain's personal possession will be sold in an auction next month. According to The NY Post, the online auction, held by Lark Mason Associates from October 9th to the 30th, will include 200 items -- which have a total market value between $200,000 and $400,000. Proceeds from the auction will be split with 60% going to Bourdain's ex Ottavia Busia and their daughter, Ariane, 12, and the remaining 40% will be donated by the family to the Culinary of Institute of America's Anthony Bourdain Legacy Scholarship. Bourdain died by suicide in June 2018.

REPORT: DOG THE BOUNTY HUNTER SUFFERS HEART ATTACK: Dog The Bounty Hunter was rushed to the hospital this weekend after reportedly suffering a heart attack. According to TMZ, sources say that the reality star was taken to a Colorado hospital after feeling a pain in his chest. A rep for Dog said in a statement, "I can confirm Dog is under doctor's care and is resting comfortably. Thank you for all of your well wishes - keep 'em coming." Dog's wife a couple of months back from cancer.

Felicity Huffman may have already started her 250 hours of court ordered community service. According to TMZ, the actress and her daughter Sophia were spotted visiting a rehab center for addicted, homeless youth in Los Angeles on Sunday (September 15th). Huffman was spotted holding a stack of notebooks in her hands, while her daughter was holding a tray of cupcakes.

It hasn't been confirmed that the visit will count toward her mandated community service.

Huffman was sentenced to 14 days in jail after pleading guilty to bribing admitted colleged fixer William "Rick" Singer $15,000 to boost her daughter's SAT scores. She was also ordered to pay a $30,000 fine.

No word on where she will serve her sentence.

A source close to Christie Brinkley revealed that the model is upset that she had to step down from the 18th season of Dancing with the Stars. The 65-year-old model suffered a "freak accident" and broke her arm during rehearsals last week. A source told People, "Of course she is devastated. She was really loving this experience, having a fantastic time and she was doing great learning the routine. Literally what happened was a freak accident that required major surgery. She's been working so hard and loving it, and for this to happen just a couple days before? It's awful."

Christie's 21-year-old daughter Sailor has taken her place in the competition.

In an interview with the magazine, Brinkley relived the accident. Through tears, she said, "The second I landed, I felt the shards in my arm. Like, I literally felt it in my wrist, and I just instantly looked up and said, ‘I'm so sorry, I broke my arm.'"

She added, "There's a little bone at the thumb that usually posts one way," she added. "Mine was in the opposite direction. Then there was bone, just it, it was just shattered into a thousand little pieces, just a million of little pieces."

In a statement issued to GMA, Brinkley joked, "Showbiz is all about getting a break, and Sailor and I both got one on Dancing with the Stars this season. Sailor joined the cast when I got mine … ouch somebody stop me, it hurts to laugh!"

Season 28 of Dancing with the Stars premiered last night (September 16th) on ABC.

Kevin Hart is being sued for $60 million by his 2017 sex tape partner -- and she has claimed that he and his friend conspired to record their sexual encounters. According to TMZ, Montia Sabbag has claimed in her new lawsuit that her sexual encounter with the comedian in a Vegas Hotel room was all planned by Hart and his friend TJ Jackson -- his friend who was later arrested for extortion.

Sabbag has claimed that Hart was motivated by getting publicity for an upcoming comedy tour and that is why he and JT hid the camera.

The suit claims that Hart allowed Jackson into the Cosmopolitan hotel suite so he could set up the hidden camera.

Sabbag is suing for intentional infliction of emotional distress and invasion of privacy.

KEVIN HART'S SEX TAPE PARTNER CHANGES HER STORY

Meanwhile, the site pointed out the fact that when the story first broke in 2017, Sabbag claimed that Kevin had no idea their sexual encounter was being filmed. At the time, she said she didn't want any money from Kevin, but wanted to find out who filmed the liaison.

Sources say that Sabbag's subsequent lawyer -- her third, recently made a secret financial demand to Kevin, asking for low six figures and Kevin's lawyer rejected it.

A source also told the site that Kevin has been working with the District Attorney for two years on the case. The source said, "Kevin is working with the D.A. a lot because J.T. f**ked him over." The source also revealed that Kevin has no plans on giving Sabbag a penny and there will be no settlement.

From Desperate Housewife to desperate inmate. Felicity Huffman has been sentenced to two weeks behind bars for paying $15,000 to get her daughter help cheating on the SATs. Huffman was one of around 50 people swept up in the college admissions scandal....

Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott let it all hang out in a cover story for Playboy's "Pleasure Issue." The pair, who share 19-month-old Stormi, claim that their daughter's entrance into their lives has done nothing to dampen their sex drive.

Scott opined: "A lot of people claim that having a baby can hurt your sex life, but I feel like that's the opposite of our experience."

The 22-year-old concurred: "Yeah, I feel like we've definitely proven that rumor to be wrong."

She continued: "You remind me that motherhood and sexuality can coexist, and just because you embrace your sexuality doesn't mean you have loose morals or you're not a good mother."

Still, they acknowledge that it hasn't always been smooth sailing. "We think the same and have the same goals and passions in life. Besides the fact that we have good chemistry, we have a lot of fun together," she told Scott when he asked why she thinks their relationship has been successful. "You're my best friend. Through all the ups and down that every relationship has, we evolve together through them and keep getting stronger."

The "Pleasure Issue" hits newsstands Tuesday.

Hustlers scored the biggest weekend ever for STXFilms. The stripper saga starring Jennifer Lopez, Cardi B, Constance Wu, Julia Stiles and Keke Palmer, raked in around $32 million, which is the biggest opening a Lopez-led live action film has ever had t...

Amber Heard made a surprise appearance in a Virginia courtroom for a hearing in the $50 million defamation lawsuit filed by her ex-husband Johnny Depp, according to reports. Depp's team is reportedly refusing to turn over records stemming from his ...

Lindsay Lohan seems to be vying for Liam Hemsworth's attention following his split from Miley Cyrus. Liam appears to be the only single remaining in a quick-fast Hollywood recoupling: Miley has moved on with Kaitlynn Carter, who just split from Brody J...

LAST OF THE MOHICANS SERIES IN DEVELOPMENT: The BBC is developing a series based on James Fenimore Cooper's historical novel series, Leatherstocking Tales, which includes The Last of the Mohicans. Wolf Hall producer Playground is working with the BBC o...

LAST OF THE MOHICANS SERIES IN DEVELOPMENT: The BBC is developing a series based on James Fenimore Cooper's historical novel series, Leatherstocking Tales, which includes The Last of the Mohicans. Wolf Hall producer Playground is working with the BBC o...

ZOOEY DESCHANEL IS DATING PROPERTY BROTHERS' JONATHAN SCOTT POST-SPLIT: Moving on! The New Girl star Zooey Deschanel has started dating Property Brothers' Jonathan Scott, People reports. They dated on an episode of Carpool Karaoke. The news breaks a week after she announced her split from husband Jacob Pechenik.

KIM KARDASHIAN SAYS KANYE WEST IS PUSHING FOR ‘NO HELP': Kim Kardashian popped up on The View Friday and claimed that her husband Kanye West doesn't want to hire anyone to help with their four kids. No worries. She's on it: "I can't even begin to tell you what getting ready in the morning is like. I do have help and I love everyone that has been so helpful, but my husband is on this no-help kick so I'm … like, ‘OK, then you try the morning,' and I'll see my daughter with hair out to here. I think he gets it a little bit." And just in case you're wondering, PSA: "no more" kids. Think she'll stick to that?

CHRISTINA ANSTEAD EATS PLACENTA: Christina and Ant Anstead welcomed their first child, Hudson London, on Friday, September 6^th. The HGTV star shared on Instagram Stories on Friday that she decided to eat her placenta in pill form. She joins a long list of stars, including Chrissy Teigen, Nikki Reed, Kim, Kourtney and Khloé Kardashian, Katherine Heigl and Hilary Duff, who have also consumed their placenta after birth.

COLE SPROUSE TOASTS LILI REINHART ON BIRTHDAY: Cole Sprouse, 27, took to Instagram Friday to celebrate his longtime partner Lili Reinhart. "Lil @lilireinhart was born on a Friday the 13th and haven't I just been so lucky ever since?" Sprouse captioned a series of shots of them together. Reinhart turned 23 this year.

GIGI HADID HAS WARDROBE MALFUNCTION, FACES SUIT: Gigi Hadid, 24, strutted her stuff at the Marc Jacobs show …. Barefoot. According to the show's stylist and collaborator, Katie Grand, it was a quick fix for a malfunction when the heel broke on white leather mules. Her fans applauded her approach, writing: "I was confused at the beginning but then thought it was part of the show. Gigi makes everything looks good." Meanwhile, Hadid is being sued over a photo she posted of her ex Zayn Malik. In court documents filed by photographer Robert O'Neil, he said: "This action arises out of Defendant's unauthorized reproduction and public display of a copyrighted photograph of English singer and songwriter Zayn Malik, owned and registered by O'Neil, a New York based professional photographer."

REAL HOUSEWIVES STAR DANIELLE STAUB ENDS ENGAGEMENT: Real Housewives of New Jersey star Danielle Staub is calling it quits with her fiancé Oliver Maier, the Duke of Provence. She has been engaged 21 times.

James Bay Covers “False God,” Taylor Swift Flips Out Taylor Swift had a less-than-chill reaction to James Bay covering her song “False God” this week. <i>Billboard</i> reports that, after Bay posted a video of himself performing the <i>Lover</i> track, Swift reposted the clip and wrote, “This is STUNNING. THE TALENT.” …

The 30 Highest-Grossing Actors in Hollywood History Movies like <i>Avengers: Endgame</i>, <i>Titanic</i> and <i>Avatar</i> are always talked about as examples of the highest-grossing movies in U.S. box office history. So Mental Floss decided they wanted to find out what actors would fill out a list like that.  Here’s their list …

Johnny Depp Won’t Release “Drugs & Alcohol” Documents in Suit Against Amber Heard Amber Heard’s lawyers dropped a last-minute request for documents they deem “critical” from ex-husband Johnny Depp Thursday, as the former couple wrangle in court over a $50 million defamation suit the actor filed against his former wife. …

Adele Files for Divorce From Simon Konecki After 2 Years of Marriage Adele officially filed for divorce from Simon Konecki on Thursday, five months after she announced they were splitting up, <i>Us Weekly</i> confirms. The pair were married in 2016, but have been together for seven years in total, and …

Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus & Lana Del Rey Debut “Charlie’s Angels” Music Video The upcoming <i>Charlie’s Angels </i>movie got a jolt of star power Friday with the release of “Don’t Call Me Angel,” a hot new collaboration from Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus and Lana Del Rey. The track’s four-minute video …

Sheryl Crow Takes Back Calling Taylor Swift’s Masters Battle a “Big Stink”Sheryl Crow is sorry she didn’t put it more “Delicate”-ly when she dissed Taylor Swift’s fight to own her masters as a “big stink” this week. “To those who thought I was downplaying @taylorswift13’s masters changing hands, I chose the …

Despite rumors that they're "just having fun," all signs are pointing to Gigi Hadid and Bachelorette alum Tyler Cameron getting pretty serious. First, her sister Bella Hadid followed him on Instagram, then he showed up at her grandmother's funeral in the Netherlands and now, Gigi is helping Tyler look for apartments near hers in NYC.

And they talk all day long, a source tells E!: "Tyler has been looking at apartments that are in the same area as Gigi's in NYC. She suggested a few to him and he wants to be nearby. They are getting pretty serious and it's not slowing down. They text all day every day and see each other multiple times a week."

An insider tells E! that despite their original intentions, things are developing: "Neither of them really anticipated that it would turn in to what it has. For Tyler, it's still pretty casual, but they are spending a lot of time together and really like each other. Gigi asked him to come to the Netherlands and he agreed. He's a very supportive person and someone that's great to have around when you're going through something. He's rock solid and very kind. They didn't put too much thought into it. They are together a lot and she didn't want to go without him."

The source adds, "They aren't talking about the future or what any of this could become, they are just going with it. But he loves being with her and they are really clicking."

Bottom line: neither one is dating anyone else.

LIKE A BOSS TRAILER DROPS: Tiffany Haddish, Salma Hayek and Rose Byrne find that the world of beauty can get ugly in Like a Boss. The film follows BFFs Mia and Mel (Tiffany Haddish and Rose Byrne) as they live their best entrepreneurial lives as beauty...

TERRENCE HOWARD TO RETIRE? Terrence Howard reveals he is "done" with his acting career, and says that after Empire ends this season, he won't pursue acting. He told reporters that he was done "pretending." Do you think Howard will really retire after E...

At 56, Demi Moore stripped down literally for Harper's Bazaar and figuratively for the New York Times. For both publications, she opened up, discussing her unhappy childhood and her own controversial life choices. CHILDHOOD She tells Harper's tha...

Millie Bobby Brown is apologizing after a video promoting her new Florence by Mills makeup line went viral after viewers noticed some odd details. In the clip, the 15-year-old Stranger Things star seems to be demo-ing her brand's face mist, scrub, w...

After months of back-and-forth wrangling, JJ Abrams and his Bad Robot production company have signed a mega deal—estimated to hover around $250 million—with WarnerMedia. The deal includes film, TV, games and digital content. He and wife Katie McGrath lead Bad Robot together.

Last Fall, a number of media congloms, including Netflix, Apple and Disney, began competing for Abrams' loyalty, but WarnerMedia emerged as the leader quickly due to Abrams' and WarnerMedia's 13-year history. Of Bad Robot's current roster, three are at WarnerMedia's HBO: Westworld, Lovecraft Country and Demimonde, the first series Abrams has solely created since Alias.

This puts Abrams in the same league as Greg Berlanti ($400 million from Warners), Ryan Murphy ($300 million from Netflix) and Shonda Rhimes ($100 million from Netflix). Unlike Berlanti and Murphy, Abrams did not bring a backend to the deal.

He will honor his previous commitments, including Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, which he is currently editing for Disney. He also has three shows in the works at Apple: the Stephen King adaptation Lisey's Story, starring Julianne Moore; Sara Bareilles' Little Voice; and the Jennifer Garner vehicle My Glory Was I Had Such Friends.

Meghan Markle launched her first project since giving birth to Archie, and in a move that many working moms will relate to, left as soon as she could to go home and be with him. Meghan introduced Smart Works' capsule collection in London Thursday. S...

Netflix Shares New Teaser for “El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie” Netflix shared a new teaser on Tuesday for its upcoming movie, <i>El Camino: A Breaking Bad Story</i>. Consequence of Sound notes that the three-minute preview is more like a recap, giving fans a refresher on Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul) that’s …

Wendy Williams Tells Dr. Oz “I Will Get Married Again,” But Won’t Live With Next Husband Wendy Williams knows she’ll meet Mr. Right again–and she’s setting the boundaries for her next marriage right away. “My mother applauded me for this, by the way…I said, ‘Mommy, I’m a wife, I’m not …

Kim Kardashian Sells $2 Million in SKIMS Shapewear Minutes After Its Launch Fans may have revolted when Kim Kardashian initially chose to name her shapewear line Kimono, but it seems all was forgiven after she launched the product as SKIMS on Tuesday. TMZ reports that the line racked up $2 …

Louis Tomlinson’s Sister Died From “Perfect Storm” of Drugs, Coroner Rules In a London courtroom on Wednesday, Coroner Shirley Radcliffe revealed that former One Direction star Louis Tomlinson’s 18-year-old sister, Felicite, died in March after consuming a “perfect storm” of drugs at her apartment. <i>The Telegraph</i> reports that the fatal …