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Ariana Grande apologises over backstage behaviour after claims by actress

Ariana Grande apologises over backstage behaviour after claims by actress

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US star Ariana Grande has apologised for “offending” Elvira, after the actress claimed the pop star snubbed her during a meet and greet. The Mistress Of The Dark star, real name Cassandra Peterson, spoke about her encounter with actress and singer Grande during a question and answer panel in California. Peterson said Grande asked for around 20 tickets to her show several years ago and, while backstage, asked if she would take pictures with “all of her friends and relatives”. “I take a picture with every single one of them. I sign autographs for every single one of them,” Peterson said during the panel, which she later posted on Instagram. “Then I say to her ‘can we take a photo together’ and she goes ‘No, I’d rather not’… and then she left before my show started, all her relatives stayed.” At the end of the video, Peterson laughs when someone on stage said “she’s playing the wrong witch” – referencing Grande’s role in the film adaption of Wicked in which she plays Glinda, the Good …

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris Face Off on Family Feud

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris Face Off on Family Feud

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Donald Trump may have refused to do a second debate with Kamala Harris, but Saturday Night Live had another idea for them to face off one more time before the election. Maya Rudolph’s Harris and James Austin Johnson’s Trump met once again on NBC’s sketch comedy show, only this time it was on the Family Feud stage with Kenan Thompson’s Steve Harvey. “I am Steve Harvey and I have spent the past 20 years hosting every show on TV as my alibi for them Diddy parties,” Harvey says. “Now tonight, we got two political rivals.” He then proceeded to introduce the Democrats’ side, which included Harris (Rudolph), Tim Walz (Jim Gaffigan), Joe Biden (Dana Carvey) and Douglas Emhoff (Andy Samberg). On the Republicans’ side, it was Trump (Johnson), J.D. Vance (Bowen Yang), Donald Trump Jr. (Mikey Day) and a missing Melania Trump. “It’s wonderful to be here, Steve. I love to see a man getting paid millions of dollars at his black job,” Harris says after being introduced by the host, who also pointed out …

Ariana Grande Makes Another Reference to Wicked at the Met Gala 2024

Ariana Grande Makes Another Reference to Wicked at the Met Gala 2024

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The Met Gala 2024 red green carpet just got a little more…Wicked. Ariana Grande arrived at the 2024 Met Gala on Monday, returning to the star-studded event for the first time since 2018. The “We Can’t Be Friends” singer wore an ethereal gown with soft pastels and pink shades peeking through creamy white. The strapless Loewe gown featured a bodice made of actual mother of pearl, a draped drop waist, and a flowing, pleated skirt and train. She said that the gown is a nod to her character in the upcoming Wicked, meant to reflect the giant magical bubble that serves as her signature mode of transport. John Shearer Ahead of the release of the two-part film adaptation of the Broadway musical Wicked (which itself is based on the Gregory Maguire novel, also called Wicked, which is an adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz), in which Grande plays Glinda the Good Witch, Grande has treated the world as her press tour runway, repeatedly reaching for high-fashion pieces in different shades of …

12 celebrities reveal how therapy helped their mental health: JLo, Reese Witherspoon & more

12 celebrities reveal how therapy helped their mental health: JLo, Reese Witherspoon & more

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Today marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Month, 31 days dedicated to making mental health a conversation we’re not afraid to speak about. When it comes to talking about anxiety, depression and other mental health issues, many of us shy away from sharing what we’re going through, but in the world of celebrity, a growing group of A-listers is shining the spotlight on mental health, speaking openly about their struggles and the therapy they’re seeking, and as a result, destigmatising the topic. From Selena Gomez to Jennifer Aniston and Meghan Markle, many of our biggest stars are opening up about their mental health and decision to seek therapy, making a world of difference. © ShutterstockTherapy can be a huge help with our mental health “I’ve noticed a positive trend in recent years with more celebrities speaking openly about their personal struggles with mental health,” confirms BACP registered therapist, Lorraine Collins. “This highlights the universal impact of mental health and helps to break down the stigma surrounding it. “With their wide reach and influence, celebrities …

‘Quiet on Set’ Filmmakers React to Dan Schneider Apology and Tease “Unanswered Questions” in New Episode

‘Quiet on Set’ Filmmakers React to Dan Schneider Apology and Tease “Unanswered Questions” in New Episode

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Days after the series premiered, actors from Nickelodeon’s Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide appeared to be making light of some of the doc’s more devastating allegations on social media, something for which they’ve since apologized. “When something is as popular as Quiet On Set is, there’s bound to be some negative reaction,” says Robertson, “but we’ve been overwhelmed by the extent of the positive impact that the film has had on the people who participated.” The series has even emboldened some former child performers, including Zoey 101’s Matthew Underwood, to come forward about abuse they faced in their adolescence. “It’s obviously really disturbing to hear further traumatic accounts, but it’s also heartening to feel that people feel safe in starting to share their stories,” says Schwartz. “I can say with certainty there’s definitely a lot of other people who are processing what they went through.” While the series may have created a haven for some to detail their traumatic experiences, it has also led to problematic social media demand for ex-Nickelodeon stars like Ariana Grande …

How Ethan Slater Has Been Supporting Ariana Grande ‘Personally and Professionally’

How Ethan Slater Has Been Supporting Ariana Grande ‘Personally and Professionally’

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Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater are so into supporting each other! A source tells ET that following Grande’s massive month — which saw the release of her latest album, Eternal Sunshine, and official divorce from ex-husband, Dalton Gomez — Slater has been by her side.  “Ariana is feeling great in general and super proud of her new album,” the source tells ET. “Ethan has been by her side, supporting her both personally and professionally.” According to the source, the “Yes, And?” singer and the Broadway star are looking ahead to more moments together.  “They’re looking towards the future and everything that’s in store for them as a couple and as individuals,” the source adds. “Things have been getting more serious.” Marleen Moise/Getty Images Earlier this month, ET confirmed that Grande’s three-year marriage with Gomez was officially dissolved by a judge. With the divorce official, the terms of their settlement from October officially went into effect. Per their agreement, the GRAMMY-winning singer will pay Gomez a one-time payment of $1,250,000 and turn over half the proceeds of their shared home …

Inside ‘Wicked’: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Talk Glinda and Elphaba

Inside ‘Wicked’: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Talk Glinda and Elphaba

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Never underestimate the power of divas working in tandem. When Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande sign on to a joint Zoom call, they deliver an elongated hiii so joyous it overpowers my laptop’s speakers and knocks the sound out temporarily. “It could have been that we were both screaming at the same time,” says Erivo. “Sorry, we came in hot,” Grande adds sweetly. “We were excited.” Like theater geeks worldwide, they’ve waited more than 20 years for the Wicked musical to be adapted for the screen. Directors as varied as J.J. Abrams, Ryan Murphy, and Rob Marshall were all reported to have circled the movie at some point; rumor has it actors like Lea Michele and Amy Adams did too. For years, Stephen Daldry was attached to direct, but that version fell apart. Why did it all take so long? “Having done something well in one sandbox, there’s pressure if you’re going to do it in the other sandbox,” says producer Marc Platt, the engine behind both the Broadway production and the film. “Maybe subconsciously, …

Ariana Grande Finalizes Divorce, Will Pay Ex-Husband More Than Million

Ariana Grande Finalizes Divorce, Will Pay Ex-Husband More Than $1 Million

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Ariana Grande, true to her song “7 Rings,” is “wearing a ring, but ain’t gon’ be no ‘Mrs.’” Not anymore, at least: As of Tuesday, her divorce from Dalton Gomez has been finalized, according to court documents obtained by the Associated Press. Grande and Gomez wed in May 2021 in a ceremony in her Montecito backyard, and separated after two years of marriage, confirming via a rep in July 2023 that they were “quietly and lovingly working on their friendship” as they disentangled their lives and headed toward divorce. The duo had a prenuptial agreement, and the terms of their settlement were agreed upon in October, but had to wait six months by court order before finalizing their split. Grande will pay Gomez, a luxury real estate broker, a one-time sum of $1.25 million, with no future alimony, as well as half the proceeds from the sale of their Los Angeles home and up to $25,000 to cover his attorney fees. Days after news of Grande and Gomez’s split became public, Grande scrubbed her Instagram …

Ariana Grande to Pay Dalton Gomez .25 Million as Divorce Finalized

Ariana Grande to Pay Dalton Gomez $1.25 Million as Divorce Finalized

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Ariana Grande is officially saying boy, bye to marriage. According to court documents obtained by ET, the pop star and the real estate broker’s three-year marriage was officially dissolved by a Los Angeles Superior Court judge on Tuesday.  The documents state that Grande and Gomez did have a prenup and that there were “no significant legal disputes in the split.”  With the divorce official, the terms of their settlement from October officially go into effect. Per their agreement, the GRAMMY-winning singer will pay Gomez a one-time payment of $1,250,000 and turn over half the proceeds of their shared home in Los Angles. In addition, Grande will pay $25,000 of Gomez’s attorney’s fees. In July, a source confirmed to ET that Grande, 30, and Gomez, 28, called it quits on their two-year marriage. At the time, the source said, “They’ve been quietly and lovingly working on their friendship.” In September, ET confirmed that both Grande and Gomez filed for divorce. Grande cited “irreconcilable differences” in her divorce filing, and listed Feb. 20 as her and Gomez’s date of separation. Grande and Gomez …

Ariana Grande’s 98-Year-Old Grandma Just Made Music History With ‘Ordinary Things’

Ariana Grande’s 98-Year-Old Grandma Just Made Music History With ‘Ordinary Things’

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Make way, Fred Stobaugh — Ariana Grande‘s grandma is taking over! According to Billboard, Grande’s grandmother, Marjorie Grande — referred to by the pop star as Nonna (meaning grandma in Italian) — has overtaken the late Stobaugh as the senior-most artist ever to appear on the Hot 100 chart. The news comes as Grande’s new album, Eternal Sunshine, enters the charts. The album landed at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, and the song “Ordinary Things” — on which Nonna is billed as a featured artist and a co-writer — debuted at No. 55.  “Ordinary Things” closes with a clip of Nonna giving her granddaughter a bit of advice as she reflects on her late husband, Frank. “Never go to bed without kissin’ goodnight,” Nonna shares. “That’s the worst thing to do; don’t ever, ever do that. And if you don’t feel comfortable doing it, you’re in the wrong place — get out.” Of her decision to include the soundbite, Grande told Apple Music 1’s Zane Lowe, “I always record my Nonna, because you never know what she’s going to say. I …