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Aretha Franklin’s death certificate confirms that the singer died from pancreatic cancer, TMZ reports. The Queen of Soul passed away at age 76 at her home in Detroit on Thursday, August 16. Franklin’s family previously revealed her cause of death in a statement via her longtime publicist, Gwendolyn Quinn: “Franklin’s official cause of death was […]

Chris and Shanann Watts experienced financial trouble three years before he was charged with murdering her and their two daughters. According to documents obtained by Us Weekly, the couple filed for bankruptcy in June 2015. They only had $864.34 in their checking account at the time, and their combined monthly income was $4,909.03. Their total liabilities […]

Feeling grateful. Bethenny Frankel thanked her fans for their support following the death of Dennis Shields, her on-again, off-again boyfriend. A post shared by Bethenny Frankel (@bethennyfrankel) on Aug 17, 2018 at 8:03am PDT The Real Housewives of New York City star, 47, shared a photo of a black background with “Thank you” written on it, accompanied […]

She’s got the chops. Ariana Grande knocked the socks off the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon audience when she performed a chill-inducing rendition of Aretha Franklin’s “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” following the Queen of Soul’s death. The 25-year-old pop star joined The Roots during the Thursday, August 16, episode to take on Franklin’s hit […]

Ten years strong! Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi celebrated their anniversary on Thursday, August 16, so Us Weekly is taking a look back at some of their cutest moments throughout the years. The couple, who tied the knot in 2008, have been open about their relationship, talking about everything from when de Rossi knew DeGeneres was […]

Calling all pet lovers! The Clear the Shelters campaign will attempt to find forever homes for every animal in need on Saturday, August 18. More than 900 animal shelters and rescue groups across the country will be participating in the annual event, which has led to more than 168,000 adoptions since its debut in 2015. NBC […]

This is what a wingman looks like. Colin Jost recalled the time his Saturday Night Live costar Michael Che sent a clown to crash his cozy birthday soirée with girlfriend Scarlett Johansson. “He was having a very intimate birthday dinner, and I sent a party clown to do balloon animals and face painting,” Che, 35, explained during the […]

T.J. Miller shot down allegations that he was a bully on the set of Silicon Valley after his former costar Alice Wetterlund accused him of such behavior. “It was not my experience that anyone was bullying her or mean to her,” the 37-year-old actor claimed on SiriusXM’s Jim Norton & Sam Roberts show on Wednesday, August 15. “Truthfully, I […]

Justin Bieber is a big brother … for the third time! His father Jeremy Bieber’s first child with wife Chelsey Bieber has arrived. We welcomed a healthy baby “Bay Bieber” born at 830 am A post shared by Jeremy Bieber (@jeremybieber) on Aug 16, 2018 at 5:53am PDT “We welcomed a healthy baby ‘Bay Bieber’ […]

The Queen of Soul definitely made her mark. John Legend, Barbra Streisand and more celebrities paid tribute to Aretha Franklin following her death on Thursday, August 16. “Salute to the Queen,” Legend, 39, tweeted. “The greatest vocalist I’ve ever known. #Aretha.” Streisand, 76, shared a pic of herself and Franklin on Twitter along with the […]

They’re gonna rock all night. The MTV Video Music Awards has procured an all-star performance lineup for the 2018 ceremony, airing Monday, August 20. Nicki Minaj, Ariana Grande, Travis Scott, Shawn Mendes, Logic, Post Malone and Panic! at the Disco are set to perform during the main event. Cardi B will open the show with her […]

Talk about sweet! Hilary Duff’s boyfriend, Matthew Koma, is going out of his way to accommodate the actress’ cravings as they await the arrival of their first child together. The 30-year-old Younger star showered Koma with love on her Instagram Story Tuesday, August 14, when he returned with Good & Plenty after visiting more than a few […]

Are sparks flying? Cara Delevingne and Ashley Benson were spotted kissing in an airport in London. The model, 26, and the Pretty Little Liars alum — who will costar in Her Smell together later this year — locked lips several times as they waited for a taxi in Heathrow Airport on Tuesday, August 14. The duo kept their wardrobes […]

Women are people, not food. Chris Randone and Jordan Kimball made waves when they compared the female contestants on Bachelor in Paradise to meals. Chris was plotting how to kiss four women in one night before the rose ceremony during the Tuesday, August 14, episode. Jordan became his coconspirator, rattling off the ways Chris could hit on […]

See ya! Brad Pitt lost his position as the weatherman on The Jim Jefferies Show when the host replaced him with Seth Rogen. The 54-year-old actor periodically dropped by Jim Jefferies’ series to warn viewers about the effects of climate change. In his stead, Rogen took a much different approach, appearing as an oil company spokesperson during […]

Chris and Jordan traded in their seemingly stable relationships for new women during the Tuesday, August 14, episode of Bachelor in Paradise. Get the scoop on their — and everyone else’s — ever-changing connections. Mr. Wannabe Steal Your Girl Krystal caught Kenny off guard when she friend-zoned him. Right as Chris and Tia were on the […]

Colton was hit with a wave of emotions when his ex Becca Kufrin showed up during the Monday, August 13, episode of Bachelor in Paradise. Not Over It Chris, Nick and Jordan confronted Colton when he returned from his date with Tia. Colton made it clear to the guys that he was exploring other options but […]

Riding in style. Travis Scott went all out for girlfriend Kylie Jenner‘s 21st birthday, gifting her with a vintage Rolls-Royce. “Mommy’s new gift,” Scott said in a Snapchat video on Friday, August 10, as he showed his followers the lavish ride. “I love you, Mommy, Stormi!” Jenner is pictured holding the couple’s 6-month-old daughter in […]

He’ll be there for them. Chris Harrison expects to attend Arie Luyendyk Jr.’s upcoming wedding to Lauren Burnham, but if he doesn’t receive an invite, he has a backup plan in mind. “I better be sitting front and center at Arie’s wedding,” Harrison, 47, told Us Weekly exclusively during a Bachelor in Paradise set visit in June. “If not, […]

Better together. Bella Hadid and The Weeknd’s romance is rekindled and hotter than ever, a source tells Us Weekly exclusively. The couple attended Kylie Jenner’s 21st birthday party — alongside members of the Kar-Jenner family and other celebs including Cara Delevingne and Ashley Benson — at Delilah restaurant in West Hollywood on Thursday, August 9, where the […]

Just an oversight or intentional? Tristan Thompson was omitted from a mural of the Kardashian-Jenner clan, which was proudly displayed at Kylie Jenner’s 21st birthday party. Several couples within the family were featured, including Kim Kardashian and her husband, Kanye West, Kris Jenner and her boyfriend, Corey Gamble, and Kylie and her boyfriend, Travis Scott. […]