Celebrity news summaries — Page 2
Essential facts and source links for recent celebrity stories.
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Bill Burr criticizes celebrities moving abroad: “Stay and fight”
In a Rolling Stone interview, comedian Bill Burr criticized celebrities moving abroad amid U.S. political unrest, saying they should “stay and fight.” He linked his helicopter hobby to a possible escape in an emergency, but said he had nowhere to go. -
After Céline Dion show, Rihanna wears sheer Ferragamo dress to Paris dinner
Rihanna wore a sheer, pleated metallic Ferragamo dress to dinner at César in Paris on Wednesday, Sept. 23, after attending Céline Dion’s concert. The look came from Ferragamo’s Autumn/Winter 2026 collection, which debuted at Milan Fashion Week in February. -
Variety honors Hudson, Igbokwe, McCarthy and Stone at Power of Women event
Jennifer Hudson, Pearlena Igbokwe, Melissa McCarthy and Sharon Stone were honored Wednesday at Variety’s Power of Women event in Beverly Hills and spotlighted causes they support. Paige DeSorbo, Issa Rae and The Jennifer Hudson Show also received awards. -
Issa Rae pledges to use her influence for good amid industry upheaval
At Wednesday’s Variety L.A. Power of Women event in Beverly Hills, Issa Rae accepted the Entertainment Entrepreneur of the Year Award and said she would keep using her influence to support her community despite feeling discouraged by industry upheaval and AI. -
Chrissy Metz reports 63-pound loss since starting GLP-1 medication
Chrissy Metz says she has lost 63 pounds since starting GLP-1 medication in 2026. She told People it has eased joint pain and inflammation and improved mobility. She cited perimenopause and obesity in her family as reasons for turning to it. -
Jamar Goff, Ree Drummond’s foster son, arrested on Alabama charges
Jamar Goff, Ree Drummond’s foster son, was arrested and booked in Jefferson County, Alabama, on Sept. 16 on drug, eluding-police and aggravated-assault charges. He is held on $37,000 bond; court documents allege he possessed methamphetamine. -
At Variety Courage Award, Paige DeSorbo urges support for pet-friendly shelters
Paige DeSorbo, honored with Variety’s Courage Award for advocating for domestic violence survivors, said her cat Daphne helped her feel safe while healing and urged support for pet-friendly shelters so survivors do not have to choose between their safety and their pets. -
Selena Gomez hopes to have children despite being unable to carry a pregnancy
At the Fast Company Innovation Festival in New York, Selena Gomez said she hopes to have children someday, two years after disclosing that health issues prevent her from carrying a pregnancy. She has said surrogacy and adoption are possible paths to motherhood. -
Meredith Marks reveals facelift and jabs at Bateman and Rose
Meredith Marks said on the Sept. 23 episode of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City that she had a facelift about a month earlier, citing her doctor's orders to take it easy on a ski outing; she also mocked castmates Britani Bateman and Whitney Rose. -
Mike Tindall says father Phil died last week at age 80
Mike Tindall said on his Sept. 23 podcast that his father, Phil, died last week at 80. Phil, a former Otley Rugby Club captain, was honored with a minute of silence at a match last weekend. Tindall had spoken publicly about his father's long battle with Parkinson's disease. -
Jonathan Taylor Thomas released after overnight Westlake Village detention
Jonathan Taylor Thomas was released Tuesday after a night in jail following a Westlake Village traffic stop. Booking records list a felony-level charge, but no formal criminal complaint was filed; the incident was later reclassified as a detention, not an arrest. -
Tyra Banks’ new filing challenges edits in Netflix’s ‘Reality Check’
Tyra Banks’ latest filing in her defamation suit over Netflix’s “Reality Check” compares documentary clips with original footage, arguing that edits misrepresented her. The examples concern her response to a contestant’s assault story and a conversation about cheating. -
Dolly Parton’s sister supports Bryan Seaver amid temporary restraining order
Freida Parton said there is no family feud over Dolly Parton’s estate and that the family loves nephew Bryan Seaver. A Tennessee judge granted a temporary restraining order against Seaver after the estate accused him of sending threatening messages. -
Jerry Sheindlin married Judge Judy twice and presided over ‘The People’s Court’
Judge Judy and Jerry Sheindlin married in 1977, divorced in 1990 and remarried the following year. Jerry, a former criminal defense lawyer and judge who served as an acting New York Supreme Court justice, later presided over TV’s The People’s Court from 1999 to 2001. -
Alleged affair partner testifies Caleb Flynn spoke of killing his wife
Alleigha Botner testified Sept. 23 that Caleb Flynn repeatedly said he wanted his wife, Ashley, dead during their nearly two-year affair. Flynn is on trial over Ashley’s Feb. 16 killing in Tipp City, Ohio, and has pleaded not guilty to murder and other charges. -
Aguilera and fiancé Matthew Rutler share a romantic boat outing in Portofino
Christina Aguilera and fiancé Matthew Rutler were spotted kissing and embracing during a boat outing in Portofino, Italy, on Sept. 21. The trip came three days after Aguilera performed at a Monaco gala marking the Prince Albert II Foundation’s 20th anniversary. -
Police say Jonathan Taylor Thomas was arrested for public intoxication, obstruction
Jonathan Taylor Thomas was arrested in Westlake Village, Calif., on Sept. 21 after a vehicle he rode in was stopped in a DUI investigation. He was a passenger; police say he was arrested for public intoxication and obstruction, but no charges have been filed. -
Tobey Maguire and Jennifer Meyer agree to restore single status
Court documents obtained by TMZ say Tobey Maguire and Jennifer Meyer have agreed to restore their single status, pending a judge’s signature. Their 2020 divorce filing came four years after they announced their split, but they have yet to settle how to divide their assets. -
Hayden Panettiere honored in Malibu; source says her mother couldn't attend
Hayden Panettiere was remembered at a celebration of life in Malibu on Sept. 19, just over a month after her death. A source says her estranged mother, Lesley Vogel, was invited but could not attend; her father and several costars were there. -
Jackson Olson says jaw-breaking baseball injury led to veneers
Savannah Bananas player Jackson Olson says a baseball to the face broke his jaw three years ago, and X-rays later showed his teeth were at risk of dying despite surgery. A cosmetic dentist recommended veneers after the impact shifted his teeth and left gaps. -
The Love Hypothesis cast: Lili Reinhart dates Jack Martin; Tom Bateman is married to Daisy Ridley
Lili Reinhart, who stars in The Love Hypothesis, has been dating actor Jack Martin since 2023; she messaged him after seeing his TikTok mocking Riverdale. Co-star Tom Bateman is married to Daisy Ridley. The Prime Video rom-com premiered Sept. 23. -
Chipotle offers Cardi B’s Bardi Bowl with Chili Lime chips through Sept. 26
Cardi B’s Bardi Bowl is available on Chipotle’s app and website through Sept. 26. It includes chicken, white rice, queso blanco, two salsas, sour cream, cheese and guacamole, and is paired with Chili Lime chips as a nod to her chip hack. -
Five celebrity couples mark 30 years of marriage after 1996 weddings
Five celebrity couples—Ree and Ladd Drummond, Mel and Chris Robbins, Joel and Sarah McHale, Candace and Valeri Bure, and Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos—celebrated their 30th wedding anniversaries in 2026. All married in 1996, before the first Gen Z members were born in 1997. -
Lindsey Vonn confirms relationship with French skier Matthieu Bailet
Lindsey Vonn confirmed she is dating French skier Matthieu Bailet by sharing affectionate vacation photos of the couple on Instagram on Sept. 23. It is her first publicly known relationship since her 2025 split from business executive Diego Osorio.
