Who, What, When, Where?!: Miscellaneous Celebrity News 2.0

[GaT]

14 hours ago, Irlandesa said:

There isn't necessarily a "bad" person in this Selena/Francia thing.  It sounds like their friendship has hit a few snags in the past.  And if their friendship were in a really good place, I'd be flabbergasted if reading that quote were truly a friendship breaking moment.

Print interviews are almost always condensed for publication and we don't know if Taylor was the only she mentioned or the only one included.  And we don't know if her "in the industry" was referring to actors or if she's thinking specifically of singers. 

Selena had a chance to correct any misconceptions, but all she said was "Sorry I didn't mention every person I know". That's a bitch move, the woman gave you a kidney, you're alive because the woman gave you a kidney & the only thing you can say is "Sorry I didn't mention every person I know"? Nope, not cool at all.

[peachmangosteen]

2 hours ago, GaT said:

Selena had a chance to correct any misconceptions, but all she said was "Sorry I didn't mention every person I know". That's a bitch move, the woman gave you a kidney, you're alive because the woman gave you a kidney & the only thing you can say is "Sorry I didn't mention every person I know"? Nope, not cool at all.

This. I was really hoping there was more to it because I like Selena, but that apology was awful. And hell, maybe Francia is awful or something but damn to show such little respect or care for the woman who saved your life is just gross.

[Enero]

2 hours ago, GaT said:

Selena had a chance to correct any misconceptions, but all she said was "Sorry I didn't mention every person I know". That's a bitch move, the woman gave you a kidney, you're alive because the woman gave you a kidney & the only thing you can say is "Sorry I didn't mention every person I know"? Nope, not cool at all.

29 minutes ago, peachmangosteen said:

This. I was really hoping there was more to it because I like Selena, but that apology was awful. And hell, maybe Francia is awful or something but damn to show such little respect or care for the woman who saved your life is just gross.

Could not care less about Selena. Don’t know what she does and why she’s so popular, but I will say the belief amongst some has always been that she’s a piece of work who uses her lupus diagnosis to hide serious substance abuse issues. Don’t know whether this is true or not, but her flippant response to “forgetting” to mention the young woman who gave her a kidney is not helping in dispelling those rumors. 

Speaking of Francia and their  “friendship”, I wonder if there was a friendship there at all. Or if it was more like an acquaintanceship. The BFF narrative could’ve been what was pushed to the media by Selena’s team. That certainly makes for a better story than “someone Selena sort of knew” gave her a kidney. 

[Vermicious Knid]

I first thought this was tabloid ridiculousness since it was so soon after the reported engagement and then official denial, but it's true, Rebel Wilson announces birth of first child via surrogate.

[Mabinogia]

17 hours ago, Irlandesa said:

And we don't know if her "in the industry" was referring to actors or if she's thinking specifically of singers. 

I interpreted it as music industry. IDK this Raisa person at all, though it looks like she's acted in a few things, but is she a singer? I know that Selena is currently in that Only Murders show but before that (and after her time at Disney) she has mainly been a singer. 

I just don't get why these celebs all feel the need to air out their grievances on social media. It's not a good look at all. If it's meant to make Selena Gomez look ungrateful, it failed with me because it just makes Francia Raisa look like she is owed something. I mean, they fell out because Selena wasn't taking good enough care of the kidney Francia gave her? I really hope that's not true.

[Ohiopirate02]

28 minutes ago, Mabinogia said:

I just don't get why these celebs all feel the need to air out their grievances on social media. It's not a good look at all. If it's meant to make Selena Gomez look ungrateful, it failed with me because it just makes Francia Raisa look like she is owed something. I mean, they fell out because Selena wasn't taking good enough care of the kidney Francia gave her? I really hope that's not true.

I will admit to knowing next to nothing about Selena and Francia. I do take issue with the idea that Selena is somehow beholden to Francia because of the organ donation.   That's not how the process is supposed to work, and both of them know this.  The medical professionals who facilitated the surgeries made this crystal clear before signing off on it.  

[janie jones]

Also, friendships end for various legitimate reasons. If the reason Selena Gomez didn't mention Francia Raisa is because the friendship has ended it doesn't mean Gomez doesn't appreciate what she was given. I don't think people are required to never let friendships end because of organ donation. Sometimes people don't even meet people who donate organs to them (or their families).

[Bethany]

25 minutes ago, Ohiopirate02 said:

I do take issue with the idea that Selena is somehow beholden to Francia because of the organ donation.   

Sounds like the premise of a stalker type Movie of the Week.  "She gave her a kidney and now she wants to take over her life...."

[Ohiopirate02]

18 minutes ago, Elizabeth Anne said:

Sounds like the premise of a stalker type Movie of the Week.  "She gave her a kidney and now she wants to take over her life...."

There's an episode of Law and Order Criminal Intent where the perp was a living organ donor who kept tabs on the recipients and murdered those who were not living up to his standards.  He also made sure to kill them in ways that allowed for his donations to still be viable.  

[Zella]

29 minutes ago, Elizabeth Anne said:

Sounds like the premise of a stalker type Movie of the Week.  "She gave her a kidney and now she wants to take over her life...."

It's giving me Bad Art Friends vibes all over again. 

[Irlandesa]

2 hours ago, peachmangosteen said:

This. I was really hoping there was more to it because I like Selena, but that apology was awful. And hell, maybe Francia is awful or something but damn to show such little respect or care for the woman who saved your life is just gross.

It wasn't a good apology because she wasn't trying to apologize.  She was basically saying she wasn't going to apologize for NOT talking about someone.

[DearEvette]

1 hour ago, Irlandesa said:

It wasn't a good apology because she wasn't trying to apologize.  She was basically saying she wasn't going to apologize for NOT talking about someone.

Yeah, I thought she was responding to  somebody's Tik Tok that chastised her for not mentioning Francia or any of her other friends? So it wasn't even in response to anything Francia said.

The quote in question is in present tense, so maybe they just aren't  friends now.

[aradia22]

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Rumors of a romance began after Cher, 76, was photographed going to dinner with Edwards, 36, and rapper Tyga at Craig’s in West Hollywood last week. Possibly a trio of platonic buddies, but then, TMZ reported that Edwards left the restaurant to escort Cher in and has pictures of the two holding hands as they went inside. The group is said to have had “more fun” at the Nice Guy after dinner, after which Edwards and Cher got into a car together, with Edwards pictured kissing Cher’s hand in the back seat. TMZ also claimed this trio all “spent time together” at Cher’s Malibu mansion the week before. Hmmm!

After the photos went viral, Cher confirmed the romance on Twitter, first by hosting an impromptu Q&A session with fans. When a fan noted that she had “a new boyfriendddd,” Cher answered in the affirmative. Others immediately congratulated her on dating a younger man, pointing out their 40-year age difference. “LOVE DOESN’T KNOW MATH, IT SEES [heart emojis],” Cher replied.

A day later, she posted a very pixelated image of her new man, writing, “Alexander [heart emoji].” In a follow-up tweet, she added, “That was Then,This is now [sic].” I honestly have no idea what that means, but the pop icon didn’t stop there, essentially deciding to host a Twitter AMA (“ask me anything”) on her love life. Cher confirmed that she and Edwards met at Paris Fashion Week (presumably in October), that he treats her “like a [queen],” and that “everyone” in her family has met him.

Cher’s confirmation of the relationship also came with a fair share of people doubting Edwards’s intentions, with some worrying that he could be trying to take advantage of her. Cher did not respond kindly to these less-than-helpful concerns, telling one fan, “As we All Know … I WASNT BORN YESTERDAY,& What I Know For Sure … There Are No Guarantees. Anytime you make a Choice You Take a Chance. I’ve Always Taken Chances … It’s WHO I Am.” When someone else noted that Edwards might be a “player,” Cher said that she was “IN [heart emoji] NOT BLINDED BY IT.” Despite her initial openness about her relationship, Cher quickly seemed to grow tired of fans criticizing her new beau. She’s now encouraging fans to vote in the midterm elections.

https://www.thecut.com/2022/11/is-cher-flirting-with-alexander-edwards.html

[Jaded]

Not that anyone asked for this. I saw it on Twitter and thought of this thread. This person found it on Facebook though...🙃
 

 

Edited November 8, 2022 by Jaded

[BetterButter]

[Trini]

https://people.com/movies/chris-evans-people-sexiest-man-alive-2022/

Nice choice!

Wish they could have picked more smiles than smoulder for the photos - but that's just me being nitpicky. He looks great either way!

[Spartan Girl]

An excellent choice indeed!

[Mindthinkr]

6 hours ago, Jaded said:

Not that anyone asked for this. I saw it on Twitter and thought of this thread. This person found it on Facebook though...🙃
 

 

Frankly if he keeps this baby making up he’s going to need a family forest. 

[DearEvette]

6 hours ago, Jaded said:

Not that anyone asked for this. I saw it on Twitter and thought of this thread. This person found it on Facebook though...🙃
 

 

Well, damn.  Seeing it all laid out like that... I knew he had a lot of kids but I had no idea that so many of them were ,like, in such close proximity in age with so many different women at the same time.

[Blergh]

57 minutes ago, DearEvette said:

Well, damn.  Seeing it all laid out like that... I knew he had a lot of kids but I had no idea that so many of them were ,like, in such close proximity in age with so many different women at the same time.

It's also odd that for about five  years after his split with Miss Carey, Mr. Cannon had no known  non-marital offspring but then had one. ..then a few years after that decided to try to become a New Millennial King of Siam!

[CountryGirl]

2 hours ago, Spartan Girl said:

An excellent choice indeed!

Oh yes...

[bluegirl147]

1 hour ago, DearEvette said:

Well, damn.  Seeing it all laid out like that... I knew he had a lot of kids but I had no idea that so many of them were ,like, in such close proximity in age with so many different women at the same time.

Pretty sure he has surpassed the number of children anonymous sperm donors are allowed to father.

Does he purposely impregnate these women or is he just careless?

[Blergh]

1 minute ago, CountryGirl said:

Oh yes...

But what if Abraham Lincoln had split rails via that method instead of with an axe? LOL

[SuprSuprElevated]

1 minute ago, bluegirl147 said:

Pretty sure he has surpassed the number of children anonymous sperm donors are allowed to father.

Does he purposely impregnate these women or is he just careless?

As a casual observer, he strikes me as a man who feels compelled to plant his seed for the benefit of humanity.  

[Blergh]

6 minutes ago, SuprSuprElevated said:

As a casual observer, he strikes me as a man who feels compelled to plant his seed for the benefit of humanity.  

How does 'humanity' benefit in any way via Mr. Cannon's . .contributions?

[Joimiaroxeu]

Nick Cannon is starting to remind me of the beginning of the movie Idiocracy. He's Clevon but with money:

[Cobalt Stargazer]

3 hours ago, Blergh said:

How does 'humanity' benefit in any way via Mr. Cannon's . .contributions?

Isn't the argument usually that you never know who or what a kid will be when they grow up? I don't know anything about the women Nick Cannon has been with other than Mariah Carey, and apparently he's at least kept things civil with her since the divorce, but maybe with good parenting on the maternal side (and possibly therapy, depending) the kids could turn out okay.

[Ohiopirate02]

1 hour ago, Cobalt Stargazer said:

Isn't the argument usually that you never know who or what a kid will be when they grow up? I don't know anything about the women Nick Cannon has been with other than Mariah Carey, and apparently he's at least kept things civil with her since the divorce, but maybe with good parenting on the maternal side (and possibly therapy, depending) the kids could turn out okay.

Well, one of them thought Johnny Manziel was marriage material before deciding on becoming the mother of Nick Cannon's offspring.  

[Notabug]

15 hours ago, janie jones said:

Also, friendships end for various legitimate reasons. If the reason Selena Gomez didn't mention Francia Raisa is because the friendship has ended it doesn't mean Gomez doesn't appreciate what she was given. I don't think people are required to never let friendships end because of organ donation. Sometimes people don't even meet people who donate organs to them (or their families).

George Lopez received a kidney from his wife and they later divorced. Neither one brought any of their issues to social media.  As it should be.

[Notabug]

2 hours ago, bluegirl147 said:

Pretty sure he has surpassed the number of children anonymous sperm donors are allowed to father.

Does he purposely impregnate these women or is he just careless?

Cannon has said that neither he nor his partners use any contraception and they are happy if a pregnancy results.  So, yes, these are planned pregnancies.

[bluegirl147]

17 minutes ago, Notabug said:

Cannon has said that neither he nor his partners use any contraception and they are happy if a pregnancy results.  So, yes, these are planned pregnancies.

How does he know his partners aren't sleeping with other men?  He is sleeping with multiple partners.

[Cinnabon]

28 minutes ago, bluegirl147 said:

How does he know his partners aren't sleeping with other men?  He is sleeping with multiple partners.

Maybe he doesn’t care. 🤷‍♀️

[Ohiopirate02]

32 minutes ago, bluegirl147 said:

How does he know his partners aren't sleeping with other men?  He is sleeping with multiple partners.

He is either too arrogant to even consider this possibility or he is a fool hoping his stable of women remain faithful.  Only time will tell if all of those babies are his biological children.

[MaggieG]

11 hours ago, BetterButter said:

I approve!

[Mindthinkr]

4 hours ago, Joimiaroxeu said:

Nick Cannon is starting to remind me of the beginning of the movie Idiocracy. He's Clevon but with money:

I laughed so hard watching that movie. I like how you compared it to Daddy Cannon. Funny as well. 

[CountryGirl]

Actual live footage of Nick Cannon.

[Peace 47]

On 11/7/2022 at 3:32 AM, aradia22 said:

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/christina-applegate-ms-diagnosis-cant-walk-without-cane-gained-40-pounds-213801672.html

When I quote this post, it only quotes your link and not the excerpt of the article you also included on the previous page, but I just wanted to say how bad I feel for poor Christina after she has already gone through so much health-wise and personally (her cancer, her mother’s cancer) before having to face this latest diagnosis.  I had no idea.

She is such a great comedienne.  Even though I have never been able to get through an episode of Married … with Children (not sure why, because I do not have highbrow TV standards at all), I have always followed her career afterwards and always thought she should have been an even bigger star than she was (even though she has had a great and varied career).

[RunningMarket]

1 hour ago, Peace 47 said:

When I quote this post, it only quotes your link and not the excerpt of the article you also included on the previous page, but I just wanted to say how bad I feel for poor Christina after she has already gone through so much health-wise and personally (her cancer, her mother’s cancer) before having to face this latest diagnosis.  I had no idea.

She is such a great comedienne.  Even though I have never been able to get through an episode of Married … with Children (not sure why, because I do not have highbrow TV standards at all), I have always followed her career afterwards and always thought she should have been an even bigger star than she was (even though she has had a great and varied career).

Co-signed. It only took one episode of Dead to Me for me to turn to my husband and say, "This is 100% how I'm acting if you pass unexpectedly and tragically."

In happier news, Chris Evans is #1 on my "hall pass" list, so I am excited to see the news about Sexiest Man Alive (although I have some issue with us still anointing someone that in 2022.)

[Vermicious Knid]

The announcements of more pregnancies by Nick Cannon spurred a Post reporter to write an article about Screamin' Jay Hawkins, whose biographer has authenticated 33 kids and it's suspected there are as many as 75. Non-paywall article.

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Screamin' Jay was loved by thousands, and he loved many of them back -- literally.

[Stats Queen]

20 hours ago, Jaded said:

Not that anyone asked for this. I saw it on Twitter and thought of this thread. This person found it on Facebook though...🙃
 

 

This was on Twitter, but this guy dressed up as Nick Cannon for Halloween.

[Cobalt Stargazer]

4 hours ago, Vermicious Knid said:

The announcements of more pregnancies by Nick Cannon spurred a Post reporter to write an article about Screamin' Jay Hawkins, whose biographer has authenticated 33 kids and it's suspected there are as many as 75. Non-paywall article.

Maybe he's trying to break the record?

[proserpina65]

On 11/8/2022 at 1:18 AM, BetterButter said:

Not my cuppa, but not a choice that makes me think they've gone insane, either.  I do think he's a good actor.

[Ms Blue Jay]

At least it isn't one of the judges of The Voice again.

Edited November 9, 2022 by Ms Blue Jay

[Avabelle]

Interesting article from Jen Aniston - sounds really tough. I genuinely thought she didn’t want kids so she hid it well. It must have been very difficult considering her marriage had broken down and Brad went into have half a dozen kids almost straight away. There was definetly an assumption it was down to her not wanting kids. I wonder if more women without kids will come forward with similar stories. 

https://www.eonline.com/amp/news/1353886/jennifer-aniston-reflects-on-challenging-journey-trying-to-get-pregnant-via-ivf

Edited November 9, 2022 by Avabelle

[AgathaC]

I remember how relentless the press was with her about the baby thing: She doesn’t want a baby and that ruined her marriage to Brad! She’s pregnant! When are you going to have a baby? And all the while she was dealing with this. She really did hide it well. But I certainly feel for her. It’s not just the media, but society as a whole has a ways to go regarding childless women in terms of sensitivity (hey, she may be trying and unable to, so you’re not helping) and in seeing motherhood as the be-all, end-all for women (not for all of us, thanks).

[Evie]

I'm glad Jennifer is at peace with it. It must have been hard to deal with all of the pregnancy rumors and speculation that Brad left her because she refused to have kids. It went on for years. 

[SnapHappy]

And yet there are so many other ways to be a parent, even if you can't conceive and/or carry a child to term. 

Brad may share 3 bio children with Angelina, but he also adopted 3 with her that have none of his genetics.  And 2 were before his first biological child was born.  I can't see laying all the responsibility at his feet because he went on to become a father. 

I think even ordinary people have ways to explain things without actually explaining them and opening themselves up to excessive sharing.   

Edited November 9, 2022 by SnapHappy

[Bethany]

19 minutes ago, Evie said:

It went on for years. 

So true.  For a very long time I don't think a month went by without one of the sleazier magazines announcing that she was pregnant.  If she'd actually had as many babies as these rags claimed she was going to have she'd be in the Guiness Book of Records!

[Avabelle]

5 minutes ago, SnapHappy said:

I can't see laying all the responsibility at his feet because he went on to become a father. 

Who’s blaming him? 

[proserpina65]

20 minutes ago, Avabelle said:

Who’s blaming him? 

No one.  We're all blaming the media.