This week has brought triumph and tears to some of your favorite celebrities. We’ve gathered some of the top entertainment news stories from July 10 – 16, 2021, to keep you updated on all the celebrity happenings.
Entertainment News: A Legendary Moment
MJ Rodriguez shattered a major glass ceiling by becoming the first transgender actress to receive an Emmy nomination. She is up for Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Blanca Rodriguez in the hit show Pose.
A Daytime Switcheroo
Daytime talk show lovers will soon see a fresh face at The Talk’s table. In a bombshell move, Jerry O’Connell won the co-host seat as the first man to become a permanent fixture. He steps in to replace Sharon Osborne.
Casting About
In other casting news, supermodel Gigi Hadid is moving off the runway and behind the mic as she takes over the narrating of Netlix’s ‘Never have I Ever.’ Chrissy Teigen steps down from that spot after multiple online bullying scandals. This news comes mere days before Teigen and her family said goodbye to their family pet.
Also coming to Netflix is Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle. She is working with David Furnish (husband of Sir Elton John) to develop the series ‘Pearl.’ This will be the first show under Meghan and Prince Harry’s company, Archewell Productions.
Entertainment News Reality Check
It was another bad week for RHOBH Erika Jayne. The bankruptcy trustee, Ronald Richards, filed documents with the courts accusing the star, her high profile husband, and his legal firm of using her personal companies to hide assets. People Magazine has the scoop.
Marrying Millions personality Bill Hutchinson is in huge legal trouble. The reality show star was placed under arrest after allegations of raping an unconscious teenager. TMZ reports prosecutors are alleging that the attack happened while the 63-year-old was on vacation in Southern California.
This Week In Britney Spears
Britney Spears’s conservatorship battles moved forward this week when the courts approved her hiring a lawyer of her own choosing. Ms. Spears is now represented by an attorney to the stars Mathew Rosengart. His firm takes care of A-listers such as Sean Penn and Steven Spielberg. Rumor has it, she will soon fight to end her guardianship entirely.
Hot Summer Romance
Sharon Stone was in the tabloids this week after being snapped with 25-year-old rapper RMR. The paparazzi immediately speculated she was dating the musician, a statement she wholly denies.
Stone may not be up for a new love story but Jennifer Lopez is. She and Ben Affleck are moving fast – and we do mean moving. The couple was spotted out and about looking for mansions. TMZ has all the pictures.
In Memorium
‘Night Court’ fans went into mourning this week after the loss of Charlie Robinson. The 75-year-old star passed away this week after suffering multiple ailments. TV Line published the actor’s obituary which includes a touching tribute to his time as court clerk extraordinaire, Mac.
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