Paula Abdul is mourning the loss of the late Cleto Escobedo. After the “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” bandleader died on Tuesday at the age of 59, the singer, 63, paid tribute to the musician. “My heart is heavy today as we say goodbye to the incredible Cleto Escobedo III,” Abdul wrote via Instagram on Wednesday alongside footage of the pair … Read more
Paula Shaw, the actress best known for her roles in “Freddy vs. Jason” and multiple Hallmark Channel movies, has died. She was 84. Shaw’s passing was announced by The Max, a personal development workshop that she taught for over 30 years. “It is with heavy hearts that we announce Paula passed away peacefully on Wednesday Sept. … Read more
Paula Deen is speaking ill of the dead. Deen, 78, took shots at fellow celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain — who died by suicide at age 61 in 2018 — in her new documentary, “Canceled: The Paula Deen Story,” that premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on Saturday. “Anthony Bourdain did call me the most dangerous … Read more
Paula Deen is ready to share her story. The former Food Network star, 78, appeared on “Fox and Friends” Wednesday to discuss some of the lowest points in her life, including her agoraphobia battle and her 2013 racism scandal that tarnished her career, ahead of her documentary that comes out next month. “Let me tell … Read more
Former Food Network star Paula Deen announced Friday the abrupt closure of the Savannah restaurant that launched her to fame with its menu of fried chicken, banana pudding, and other indulgent Southern dishes. Deen ran The Lady & Sons restaurant with her two sons, Jamie and Bobby Deen, for nearly three decades. Loyal fans visiting … Read more
Paula Abdul’s “American Idol” days are still very much with her. During an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, the 62-year-old singer, dancer and choreographer opened up about the challenges she had to overcome, being the only female judge on the singing competition show alongside Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson from 2002 to 2009. “Being the only woman on … Read more
Hollywood matchmaker Amber Kelleher-Andrews has passed away following a lengthy battle with ovarian cancer. She was 56. The relationship broker, who worked as a model and actress before becoming a professional matchmaker, was best known for working with actress Eva Longoria, 50, on the short-lived NBC reality series “Ready for Love” in 2013. She also … Read more
Paula Abdul announced that her upcoming Canadian tour is canceled because of health issues. The singer and dancer, 62, shared the news in a statement via Instagram on Wednesday. “It’s with an incredibly heavy heart that I need to share with you an update regarding some injuries I’ve recently sustained,” she wrote. “In an effort … Read more
Paula Badosa celebrated her second-round victory at the French Open on Thursday with one of her biggest champions. Shortly after defeating Yulia Putintseva in three sets, 4-6, 6-1, 7-5, the 26-year-old Spaniard was seen holding hands with on-again boyfriend Stefanos Tsitsipas at Roland Garros, as seen in a video posted to the tournament’s X page. … Read more
Jannik Sinner’s budding relationship with Anna Kalinskaya isn’t the only romance taking over this year’s French Open. Stefanos Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa are set to compete in mixed doubles at Roland Garros beginning Wednesday, shortly after confirming they got back together. “The relationship is working very well now,” Bardosa said in a press conference Saturday … Read more
Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas and Spanish sensation Paula Badosa had the tennis world rejoicing after he confirmed they are back together following their recent split. The 25-year-old Tsitsipas explained that the couple — who was at the center of breakup rumors last September — took a break because he felt overwhelmed in his professional and … Read more
What could be considered tennis’ favorite couple has announced their mutual split. In an Instagram post on Sunday morning, Paula Badosa confirmed the breakup with Stefanos Tsitsipas after about a year together that saw the two support one another in their respective careers and share fun updates of their relationship on a couple Instagram account. … Read more
Paula Weinstein, a movie producer, studio executive and political activist who became a fierce advocate for women in her industry, died on Monday at her home in Manhattan. She was 78. Her sister Lisa Weinstein confirmed the death. She said the cause was not yet known. In the boy’s club of Hollywood, Ms. Weinstein was … Read more
Embattled producer Nigel Lythgoe has released alleged emails and social media posts from Paula Abdul claiming that they had a “very friendly and loving relationship” for years before she alleged that he sexually assaulted her, according to TMZ. The producer, 74, filed legal documents on Tuesday, three months after Abdul, 61, alleged that Lythgoe sexually … Read more
Former “American Idol” and “So You Think You Can Dance” producer Nigel Lythgoe has stepped down from the competition dance show amid Paula Abdul suing him for alleged sexual assault. “I have informed the producers of ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ of my decision to step back from participating in this year’s series,” Lythgoe, … Read more
Paula Abdul accused former “American Idol” and “So You Think You Can Dance” producer Nigel Lythgoe of allegedly sexually assaulting her multiple times, according to a lawsuit filed Friday in Los Angeles. Abdul, 61, claims Lythgoe, 74, had sexually assaulted her during one of the “initial seasons” of “American Idol” and then again in 2014 … Read more
Tennis fans are sleuthing on social media after beloved power couple Stefanos Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa appeared to remove their photos together on Instagram. Tsitsipas and Badosa’s joint Instagram account, “Tsitsidosa” has zero posts as of Tuesday, which has some fans in their feelings over a potential split. The account previously included photos of the … Read more
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid and his wife Anne de Paula are basking in their happily ever after. The Sports Illustrated model took to Instagram with photos from the couple’s Southhampton nuptials, which took place on Saturday. “You and me forever,” the 28-year-old, de Paula wrote in her caption in French, according to Google translate. … Read more
Joel Embiid’s big year might’ve had its biggest day yet. The 2023 NBA MVP and Philadelphia 76ers star got married to longtime partner Anne de Paula in Southampton on Saturday afternoon. The two snapped portraits together on Cryder Beach and officially tied the knot in a church ceremony. Rumors swirled in 2018 that Embiid was … Read more
She’s getting roasted. Former “American Idol” judge Paula Abdul was canned Thursday after she performed a tap dance during the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on the Jennie-O Turkey Store float. The 11-second clip was posted on Twitter and immediately caused a squawk among social media users. “Budget performance,” slammed one user. “I didn’t realize … Read more