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Monday, July 5, 2021

Gwen Stefani Marries Blake Shelton During Intimate Wedding Ceremony

Gwen Stefani Marries Blake Shelton During Intimate Wedding Ceremony

  • Less than a year after getting engaged, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are officially husband and wife. The couple said “I do” during a ceremony in Oklahoma on July 3.
  • Watch: Gwen Stefani & Blake Shelton’s Relationship Timeline

    From The Voice coaches to husband and wife!

    Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are married, multiple outlets report. The couple, who got engaged in late 2020, wed in an intimate ceremony on the “Honey Bee” artist’s Oklahoma ranch while surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, July 3.

    This news comes shortly after Stefani, who shares three kids with ex Gavin Rossdale, sparked marriage rumors for wearing what appeared to be a wedding band next to her engagement ring while out in Los Angeles with Shelton on June 12.

    As fans may recall, Stefani, 51, and Shelton, 44, announced their engagement in October, with the “Cool” singer showing off her diamond sparkler on Instagram. “@blakeshelton yes please!” she captioned the photo, while the “God’s Country” artist wrote on his social media page, “Hey @gwenstefani thanks for saving my 2020… And the rest of my life.. I love you. I heard a YES!”

    It’s been nearly six years since the “Happy Anywhere” singers first started dating after meeting on The Voice. At the time, Stefani was going through her split from husband Rossdale while Shelton was ending his marriage to Miranda Lambert

    Indeed, it was heartbreak that first bonded the pair. After sharing news of his divorce, “I won’t forget that day,” Shelton told Billboard in 2016. “I looked over at Gwen—who I didn’t really know—and she had these huge tears in her eyes. I thought, ‘Wow, she feels super bad for me!'”

    Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton, 2019 E! Peoples Choice AwardsAmy Sussman/E! Entertainment/NBCU Photo Bank

    “That’s kind of how our friendship and bond started, that day,” he told the outlet. “It went from that, to checking in on each other once a week through email—’This shit happened to me, what happened to you?’—to maybe three times a week, then every day, to ‘Hey, here’s my phone number if you ever want to text.’ Next thing I know, I wake up and she’s all I care about, and I’m ­wondering if she feels the same about me.”

    Needless to say, she most definitely feels the same way. “Blake is the greatest guy,” she told Stellar magazine in March. “I look back over the past few years and look at pictures of when I first started kissing Blake, and I look the best I’ve ever looked in my life in those photos.”

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    Throughout the year, the duo have teased their upcoming wedding plans, with Shelton admitted he wasn’t helpful in the planning process—”she knows that it would be a pretty classless wedding if I was in control”—and Stefani getting a sweet escape at her bridal shower. As she joked on Instagram in early June, “I got kidnapped by my family to celebrate. I’m getting married!”

    No doubt, this wedding was a night to remember.

    Page Six was first to report the marriage news.

    Friday, July 2, 2021

    The Bachelorette's Katie Thurston Discovers Secret Envelope During Her Date in New Clip

    The Bachelorette's Katie Thurston Discovers Secret Envelope During Her Date in New Clip

  • As seen in E! News' exclusive The Bachelorette promo for the upcoming episode, Katie Thurston opens a secret envelope in the middle of her one-on-one date.
  • Katie Thurston puts pressure on one of her suitors after opening a surprise envelope during the upcoming episode of The Bachelorette

    As seen in E! News’ exclusive promo for the episode that airs on Monday, July 5, the Bachelorette goes on a one-on-one date with Andrew Spencer. Andrew has become a fan favorite after defending Katie’s ability to make her own decisions in light of the Thomas drama on the most recent episode.

    In the clip, the standout from Matt James‘ season of The Bachelor surprises Andrew by plugging in a string of lights that reveal a number of secret envelopes hanging just out of reach from the tree branches. She then reads from a note informing the couple that each envelope “contains something that will bring you closer together.”

    After getting a boost from the football player to grab the first message, she shares its message aloud. “Would you rather tell the truth and hurt your partner, or lie and not hurt your partner?” Katie asks while reading from the card. 

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    Bachelor & Bachelorette Status Check: Find Out Who’s Still Together!

    Andrew instantly responds that he’d rather tell the truth, which leads Katie to put him in a situation that might cause him to doubt his decision. “Does this make me look fat?” she asks, and he follows up with, “No! Shut up!” 

    Katie Thurston, Andrew Spencer, The BacheloretteABC/Craig Sjodin

    The athlete then tells the camera during a confessional, “Her personality is so infectious—her smile, her touch is driving me a little crazy right now.”

    Check out the above video to see the sexy way that Andrew assists Katie in reaching the envelope. 

    The Bachelorette airs Mondays at 8 p.m. on ABC.

    Kate Middleton Aces Courtside Style During Surprise Wimbledon Appearance

    Kate Middleton Aces Courtside Style During Surprise Wimbledon Appearance

  • Kate Middleton, who is patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, turned heads as she returned to Wimbledon on Friday, July 2. See her courtside fashion moment.
  • Watch: Prince George Wins Hearts at a Soccer Game!

    Kate Middleton served up a stylish fashion moment at Wimbledon.

    While tennis fans likely attended the tournament to see the athletes, it was the Duchess of Sussex’s surprise appearance on Friday, July 2, that totally turned heads. For the sporting event, Kate, the patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, donned a pleated navy polka-dot Alessandra Rich skirt paired with a Smythe blazer.

    “With the tournament having to be cancelled last year, it’s amazing to see fans and players back inside these iconic grounds,” Kate and Prince William‘s social media accounts wrote on Friday, referencing Wimbledon’s 2020 cancellation due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

    In addition to watching a match on the outer courts with tennis player Tim Henman, Kate visited one of the kitchens on the tournament grounds, where she prepared food and learned how the kitchen helped distribute 200 daily hot meals amid the health crisis.

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    Kate Middleton & Prince William’s Best Moments

    During Kate’s appearance on Friday, Wimbledon’s Twitter account gushed, “A warm welcome back to The Championships to HRH The Duchess of Cambridge.” While Kate offered her “unbiased prediction” of who will win the tournament, writing on Instagram that British tennis players Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu will take home trophies.

    Kate Middleton, WimbledonKarwai Tang/WireImage

    The mom of three’s Wimbledon outing comes just days after she attended another sporting event with her family. On June 29, Kate and William took their eldest son, Prince George, to Wembley Stadium to see England take on Germany in a soccer game.

    Kate Middleton, WimbledonKarwai Tang/WireImage

    After England’s win, the duke and duchess took to social media to celebrate. Alongside a series of photos from the game, the royals wrote, “Incredible performance @England!”

    Thursday, July 1, 2021

    Iggy Azalea Supports Britney Spears' Allegation That Jamie Spears Was "Abusive" During Conservatorship

    Iggy Azalea Supports Britney Spears' Allegation That Jamie Spears Was "Abusive" During Conservatorship

  • In a social media post, Iggy Azalea said Britney Spears is “not exaggerating or lying” after speaking out against her father Jamie Spears.
  • Watch: Christina Aguilera Slams “Demeaning” Treatment of Britney Spears

    Iggy Azalea is speaking up and sending her support to Britney Spears.

    In a social media post shared on June 30, the rapper shared a glimpse into her experience working with the Grammy winner for their collaboration titled “Pretty Girls.” According to Iggy, she found herself interacting with Britney’s dad Jamie Spears

    “It’s basic human decency to at the very least remove a person Britney has identified as abusive from her life. This should be illegal,” Iggy wrote on Twitter. “During the time we worked together in 2015, I personally witnessed the same behavior Britney detailed in regards to her father last week and I just want to back her up & tell the world that: She is not exaggerating or lying.”

    Iggy continued, “I saw her restricted from even the most bizarre & trivial things: Like how many sodas she was allowed to drink. Why is that even necessary?”

    On June 23, Britney addressed a Los Angeles judge remotely during a hearing on her conservatorship. The 39-year-old mother of two described the conservatorship as “abusive” and asked for it to be terminated. 

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    Britney Spears Through the Years

    “The last time I spoke to you by just keeping the conservatorship going and also keeping my dad made me feel like I was dead, like I didn’t matter, like nothing had been done to me, like you thought I was lying or something,” Britney told the judge. “I’m telling you again because I’m not lying. I want to feel heard and I’m telling you this again so maybe you can understand the depth and the degree and the damage… I deserve changes going forward.”

    Iggy Azalea, Britney Spears, Billboard Music Awards 2015, Through the YearsDenise Truscello/Getty Images

    She added, “My dad and anyone involved in this conservatorship, and my management who played a huge role in punishing me…they should be in jail.”

    Britney was first placed on a conservatorship back in 2008 when her father was appointed co-conservator of her estate. After Britney’s testimony, an attorney shared a statement on behalf of Jamie. “Mr. Spears is sorry to see his daughter suffering and in so much pain,” the statement read. “Mr. Spears loves his daughter and misses her very much.”

    E! News has reached out to Jamie and Britney’s attorneys for comment on Iggy’s claims and has not heard back.

    Britney SpearsJB Lacroix/WireImage

    In her latest social media post, Iggy also alleged that Jamie asked her to sign an NDA before her Billboard Music Awards performance with Britney. If she didn’t, Iggy alleged that “he would not allow me on stage.”

    “The way he went about getting me to sign a contract, sounded similar to the tactics Britney spoke about last week in regards to her Las Vegas show,” Iggy wrote. “Britney Spears should not be forced to co-exist with that man when she’s made it clear it is negatively impacting her mental health.”

    In courtroom testimony, Britney alleged that Jamie supported her being put on lithium and monitored by nurses at her home after she said no to a Las Vegas residency. “Not only did my family not do a goddamn thing, my dad was all for it,” Britney testified. “Anything that happened to me had to be approved by my dad.”

    Back in March, Jamie’s attorney spoke to CNN saying, “Jamie is not suggesting that he is the perfect dad or that he would receive any ‘Father of the Year’ award. Like any parent, he doesn’t always see eye-to-eye on what Britney may want. But Jamie believes every single decision he has made has been in her best interest.”

    And in a petition filed in Los Angeles on June 29, and obtained by E! News, Jamie said he is “concerned about the management and care of his daughter,” noting that for the past two years, he has not managed her personal or medical affairs. “Mr. Spears requests instructions and an order from the Court to investigate the veracity of the allegations and claims made by Ms. Spears at the June 23, 2021 status hearing,” Jamie’s filing stated. 

    Wednesday, June 30, 2021

    Prince Harry Shares Heartfelt Message About Fatherhood During Surprise London Appearance

    Prince Harry Shares Heartfelt Message About Fatherhood During Surprise London Appearance

  • On the eve of Princess Diana’s statue unveiling, Prince Harry shared how parenthood has made him feel even more “in awe of the resilience" shown by families supported by the U.K.'s WellChild charity.
  • Watch: Prince Harry Honors Mom Princess Diana at the Diana Awards

    Prince Harry is continuing to support organizations close to his heart.

    On June 30, the Duke of Sussex surprised the recipients of the 2021 WellChild Awards by presenting them with the honors at a private garden party held at Kew Gardens in London.

    The event was hosted by WellChild, a national charity in the U.K. that supports children and young people living with serious illnesses so they can be cared for at home versus the hospital when possible. The awards are presented in the following categories: Inspirational Child and Young Person, Young Carer, Inspirational Doctor, Outstanding Health Professional and Volunteer.

    According to a press release, Harry congratulated the winners as they received their awards and spoke with them about how the past year and a half has been for them and their families.

    Harry was named patron of WellChild 14 years ago and since then, he’s welcomed two children of his own with Meghan Markle: 2-year-old son Archie Harrison and newborn Lilibet “Lili” Diana.

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    Meghan Markle & Prince Harry’s Quotes on Parenthood

    “Since becoming patron of WellChild in 2007, this organization and the people within it have held an extraordinarily special place in my heart,” Harry said in a statement. “I wasn’t a father at the time, and yet the stories of these children and parents transcended that. I didn’t need to be a dad to feel the impact of this invaluable work. Now as a father of two, I feel all the more connected, inspired and in awe of the resilience of these families, who power through indescribable challenges with the support of WellChild.”

    “The health of our children, of all of us, could not have been more on the forefront of our minds during the past year,” he continued. “And, throughout this time, the WellChild community has set an example for how to show up and act with compassion for each other. I could not be prouder to be here, to meet this year’s WellChild Award winners, to thank the nurses and doctors for all they do, and to celebrate these amazing families.”

    Prince Harry, WellChild AwardsAntony Thompson/TWM

    Ed Sheeran, Ronnie Wood, Amanda Holden, AJ Pritchard, Abby Quinnen and Anne-Marie joined Harry at the socially distant garden party. The Duke of Sussex, who stepped back as a working member of the royal family last year but continues to work with private patronages, traveled from the U.S. to the U.K. on Friday. According to People, he then isolated for five days, per COVID guidance.

    On July 1, Harry will join his brother Prince William for the unveiling of a statue of the late Princess Diana in Kensington Palace’s Sunken Garden. As the princes previously announced, “The statue was commissioned to mark the twentieth anniversary of her death and recognize her positive impact in the UK and around the world.” It will be revealed on what would have been her 60th birthday.

    On June 28, Harry made a virtual appearance at the Diana Award ceremony and gave an address to the young leaders who were being recognized for their social action and humanitarian work.

    “Later this week, my brother and I are recognizing what would have been our mum’s 60th birthday, and she would be so proud of you all for living an authentic life with purpose and with compassion for others,” he said. “Our mum believed that young people have the power to change the world. She believed in your strength because she saw it day in and day out and in the faces of young people exactly like you. She witnessed a boundless enthusiasm and passion, and I too see those same values shine through.”

    Monday, June 28, 2021

    Justin Bieber Calls Hailey the Most “Lovable Human” During Romantic Greece Getaway

    Justin Bieber Calls Hailey the Most “Lovable Human” During Romantic Greece Getaway

  • Justin Bieber shouted out wife Hailey Bieber for being the "sqishiest" person ever, while sharing photos from their enviable vacation in Greece.
  • Watch: Justin Bieber Accused of Cultural Appropriation

    Justin Bieber took his chick up to the coast, yeah. 

    The Justice artist and wife Hailey Bieber are rounding out their tour of Europe with a seaside vacation in Greece. 

    Justin gave fans an intimate look at their summer getaway by sharing memories on Instagram, showing the pair holding hands at sunset, relaxing on a boat at sea and enjoying some herb-topped cheese and bread. In one photo, Hailey sat on his lap on bench, posing in a hot pink halter dress while taking in the sights of the ancient area. 

    Though many snapshots from their vacation were captionless, Justin added one lovey dovey saying to a selfie they took on the boat. “@haileybieber thank you for being the sqishiest most lovable human on the face of the earth,” he told the model on Monday, June 28.

    She donned a strappy turquoise dress, and he had on a rainbow tie-dye hoodie from his Drew House brand.

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    Inside Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber’s Beverly Hills Home

    Hailey and Justin’s Grecian getaway follows their whirlwind trip to Paris last week, during which they met the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, and his wife, Brigitte Macron, for an official photo opp during the country’s annual music festival. 

    Earlier in the day, the “Peaches” singer got a view of the Eiffel Tower as he sipped at the Carette tea room with his Drew co-founder, Ryan Good. Hailey, meanwhile, strolled the Avenue Montaigne and shopped at the KITH store. The couple later met up for a “romantic” lunch at the Dinand by Ferdi restaurant near the Champs-Élysées, an eyewitness told E! News.

    After a quick change, Hailey and Justin attended a special dinner at Le Stresa, per the witness, to cap off their big day in Paris.  

    Last month, Justin told GQ that he always felt “compelled” to get married. As he put it, “I just felt like that was my calling… Just to get married and have babies and do that whole thing.”

    Hailey BieberJustin Bieber/Instagram

    However, he said he spent his first year of marriage on “eggshells.” The superstar admitted, “The first year of marriage was really tough,” adding, “because there was a lot, going back to the trauma stuff. There was just lack of trust. There was all these things that you don’t want to admit to the person that you’re with, because it’s scary. You don’t want to scare them off by saying, ‘I’m scared.'”

    He now thinks it’s “beautiful” that they’re building memories together.

    What’s more, he wants to have children when the fashionista is ready, telling Ellen Degeneres last year, “Hailey still has things she wants to accomplish as a woman and I think she just wants to—I just think she’s not ready yet and that’s okay.” 

    The pair legally married in 2018 in New York, before they had another ceremony in South Carolina the next year.

    Sunday, June 27, 2021

    John Mulaney and Olivia Munn Are All Smiles During Outing Together as a Couple

    John Mulaney and Olivia Munn Are All Smiles During Outing Together as a Couple

  • After sparking romance rumors last month, John Mulaney and Olivia Munn enjoyed a fun-filled lunch in Los Angeles on Saturday, June 26.
  • Watch: John Mulaney & Olivia Munn Are Dating: Reports

    Out and about!

    Just a little over a month after John Mulaney and Olivia Munn started to spark romance rumors, they stepped out for the first time together as a couple on Saturday, June 26. The duo enjoyed an afternoon lunch at the fan-favorite restaurant Rick’s Drive In & Out in Los Angeles.

    According to photos, which were obtained by People, the Saturday Night Live star and X-Men: Apocalypse actress could be seen smiling from ear to ear and having a blast together as they grabbed a bite to eat. 

    “They were having a great time during lunch, laughing and talking,” a source told the magazine. “They were really enjoying each other’s company.”

    Although John and Olivia haven’t publicly addressed their relationship status, news of their blossoming romance also comes a month after the 38-year-old comedian’s rep confirmed he was splitting from his wife of six yearsAnna Marie Tendler.

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    They Dated? Surprising Star Couples

    At the time, a source close to the 40-year-old actress told E! News she and John “have known each other for a while and always been friendly.”

    The insider didn’t dive into detail about the timeframe of when they went from friends to something more.

    But as the source put things, “They recently started dating. It’s new and not at all rushed.”

    John Mulaney, Olivia MunnRoy Rochlin/Getty Images/Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Global Citizen VAX LIVE

    Moreover, the insider explained that Olivia has been by John’s side as he continues to prioritize his health since completing a 60-day stay in rehab for struggles relating to cocaine and alcohol use. The Big Mouth actor checked into the rehab center in December 2020 and moved to an outpatient treatment center two months later.

    “The focus for John is his recovery and Olivia fully supports that,” the source previously told E! News. “She has been very supportive of his addiction and recovery. She will continue to help him in whatever ways she can and be there for him.”

    The insider added, “Right now they are just spending time together and enjoying each other’s company.”

    From the looks of their most recent outing, it’s clear they are doing just that!

    Friday, June 25, 2021

    Ian Somerhalder Recalls Actor Who Tried to "Psych Me Out" During Final Vampire Diaries Audition

    Ian Somerhalder Recalls Actor Who Tried to "Psych Me Out" During Final Vampire Diaries Audition

  • Ian Somerhalder opened up about an actor who battled him for the role of Damon on The Vampire Diaries until Ian "shut it down."
  • According to Ian Somerhalder, Damon Salvatore came close to having a very different vibe.

    The 42-year-old The Vampire Diaries star visited Watch What Happens Live on Thursday, June 24. During the episode, it came out that a fan had heard a story about another prominent performer coming close to landing Ian’s role on the popular series, and she wanted to hear the truth. 

    Host Andy Cohen explained, “She heard that it was between you and another big-name actor for your role in Vampire Diaries, so she wants to know, do you know who you were up against?”

    After taking a thoughtful pause, Ian opened up about a seemingly tense situation involving his competition. “In the last test of the show, there was a guy who showed up, and he was just trying to play super cool and kind of like psych me out in the room, and I just shut it down, and I said, ‘No way, man—this is my role,'” the Lost alum recalled. “And I went in there and just made it happen.”

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    Shocking Secrets About The Vampire Diaries Revealed

    When Andy asked if Ian knew who the other person was, or if the general public would be familiar with his name, the star replied, “You may know. I honestly don’t remember his name.”

    Ian then added, “He was just super handsome and very different. He was a super handsome dude, but he was like a blonde, blue-eyed—just very different sort of look [and] world.”

    Check out Ian’s passionate response in the above clip.

    (E! and Bravo are both part of the NBCUniversal family.)