This week has brought triumph and tears to some of your favorite celebrities. We’ve gathered some of the top entertainment news stories from May 29 – June 4, 2022, to keep you updated on all the celebrity happenings.
Entertainment News: Love and Family
Drew Scott and Linda Phan welcomed their first child. The Property Brothers’ icon happily reported news of his son, Parker James Scott, on social media. The baby was born on the couple’s fourth wedding anniversary.
Baby number two is on the way for reality stars Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt. The Hills alums are parents to four-year-old son, Gunner, and can’t wait to expand their family.
Troubled reality star, June Shannon “Mama June” is married. The controversial household name secretly wed Justin Stroud in a Georgia ceremony. The couple announced their union on May 31st.
Billie Eilish is reportedly single again. The Grammy winner is said to be broken up with Matthew Taylor Vorce. His team confirmed the rumor but shut down cheating rumors.
Kathie Lee Gifford is a grandma! Her son Cody and his wife welcomed a little boy to the family who they lovingly named Frank (after his late grandfather). The baby was born on May 31st.
Keke Wyatt welcomed her eleventh child. She and her husband, Zachariah David Darring, were thrilled when the singer birthed their little boy on May 27th. This is their second child together.
Mandy Moore is expecting baby number two! She and her husband, Taylor Goldsmith are over the moon about the news. The baby will join big brother August.
Gold Star Accomplishments
Queen Elizabeth II celebrated 70 years on the Thorne. Thursday June 2nd kicked off her Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The 96-year-old Monarch was honored throughout Britain and the world.
Lebron James hit billionaire status this week. He is the first active NBA player to hit the high and join the ranks of the mega-rich. Sportsnet has the story.
Entertainment News: Crime and Punishment
The defamation case between Amber Heard and Johnny Depp concluded on June 1st. Amber was awarded 2.5 million dollars for one of her complaints. Johnny, on the other hand, was awarded 10 million dollars for his combined complaints and an additional 5 million in punitive damages. Heard is expected to appeal.
Celebrity Scandals
NeNe Leakes is being sued by her boyfriend’s wife. The woman claims NeNe stole her husband and destroyed her marriage. She wants to be paid for her emotional stress, mental anguish, and loss of affection.
Deshaun Watson is back in the spotlight and not in a good way. He is facing even more accusations of sexual misconduct. This time, a woman named Nia Smith has come forward citing he acted inappropriately during a massage session. This comes after twenty-two other women have made similar complaints.
Mathew Morrison made headlines after being dismissed from So You Think You Can Dance for allegedly sending unwanted and inappropriate flirty messages to a contestant. She took her complaints to the producers who promptly fired Morrison.
Casting & Changes
Big news for Star Wars fans. James Earl Jones is confirmed as the voice of Darth Vader. The actor picked right back up to his iconic voice role and surprised viewers.
The Flight Attendant fans could be facing a disappointment. Kaley Cuoco is reported to have stated the show should not return for a third season. She feels things should end as they are with the current finale.
Entertainment News: In Memoriam
The family of famed rapper Master P is in mourning after the death of his daughter. He confirmed her death on May 30th. So far, the cause of Tytyana Miller’s death is not confirmed but police are investigating and suspect a drug overdose. She was 29 years old.
Pro golfer and PGA Tour winner Bart Bryant died in a fatal car crash on June 1st. The 59-year-old was a household name in the golf world. He passed after a pickup plowed into his SUV. Thankfully, his wife only suffered minor injuries.
Bodybuilder Paul Poloczek died on May 31. The 37-year-old Arnold Amateur Winner’s death was confirmed by his girlfriend. The cause of his passing has not yet been released to the media.
Arizona Cardinal’s cornerback Jeff Gladney and his girlfriend, Mercedes Andrea Palacios, suffered fatal injuries in a crash on May 30th. Police suspect the couple was speeding which led to the deadly accident. Gladney was 25-years-old.
Covid 19 claimed the life of Brad Johnson. The Hollywood star best known as the Marlboro Man died on February 18 at 62 years old, but the family only released the details on Thursday. He spent decades on the small and big screen acting in roles on Melrose Place, Soldier of Fortune, Inc., and as the iconic Ted Baker in the movie Always.
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