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Star Magazine|August 5, 2024MILEY’S PLAYING HARDBALLKaty Perry and Miley Cyrus have been pals for years. Now sources tell Star that Miley is on deck to replace the 39-year-old “Firework” singer on American Idol. Problem is, the “Wrecking Ball” artist, who was a coach on The Voice in 2016, doesn’t come cheap. “The big issue has been the enormous paycheck Katy managed to negotiate,” says an insider. “Nobody expects Miley to do the gig cheaply, but nobody at the network wants to pay Katy prices for Katy’s replacement.” (According to the insider, that’s why lesser names like Meghan Trainor are also being mentioned for the spot.)With the show’s ratings on the decline, however, ABC might want to pony up for the Hannah Montana alum. “Miley does love the reality competition space,” says the insider. “And she…1 min
Star Magazine|August 5, 2024JON’S WARNING TO ALECIt has been a horrendous year for Alec Baldwin as he faced criminal and civil cases against him in the accidental shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchens on the set of Rust. With the criminal case recently dropped, a source tells Star the 66-year-old is “overwhelmed with gratitude.” Now, with a mountain of legal bills — and the civil case pending — the dad of eight is still moving forward with his TLC reality show featuring wife Hilaria and their seven young tots. “Doing a reality show wasn’t Alex’s first choice,” says the insider, “but it’s a fast way to make cash.”That’s what another famous father of an oversized brood thought back in the day — and he has a warning for Alec. “I did it for the money in the…1 min
Star Magazine|August 5, 2024Star SHOTSNavel GazingNew York City, July 16Wearing a crop top to beat the heat, Emily Ratajkowski checked her phone while walking her pooch, Colombo (not visible), in Manhattan’s West Village.Selfie ServiceBerlin, July 10Scarlett Johansson assumed directorial duties as she posed for a photo with fans at the German premiere of Fly Me to the Moon.Proud PapaNew York City, July 10Michael Douglas posed with his daughter Carys Zeta Douglas and his son Dylan Michael Douglas at a screening of America’s Burning, a documentary about the economic divide narrated by the Traffic actor.Cutting to the ChaseGlasgow, Scotland, July 11No, he’s not running away from zombies this time! Andrew Lincoln sprinted into action on the set of his new six-part ITV series, Cold Water, which marks the Walking Dead star’s first series in the…5 min
Star Magazine|August 5, 2024Best Of The WeekSerena WilliamsThe ceremony’s fabulous hostess arrived at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre wearing a showstopping Armani Privé number complemented by David Yurman jewelry.Lindsey VonnJust dazzling! The Olympic skier sparkled in Off-White at the ESPYs afterparty held at West Hollywood’s famed Delilah nightclub. She paired the glitzy frock with simple sandals.Halle BaileyThe actress radiated Little Mermaid vibes in a darling Raisa Vanessa number adorned with floral detailing. She accessorized with a Simon G necklace.Olivia DunneThe gymnast and social media star channeled disco energy in a metallic Sherri Hill gown. She perfected the lewk with goddess-like waves and braids.Daisy RidleyRegal in navy blue! The Young Woman and the Sea star graced the carpet in a beyond-elegant Elie Saab dress, enhanced by a slicked-back ’do and natural-looking makeup.Quinta BrunsonBeautiful in blooms! The comedian and Abbott…1 min
Star Magazine|August 5, 2024MATTHEW PERRYDRUG-DEALING UNDERWORLD EXPOSED!IN his 2022 memoir, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, Matthew Perry — who struggled with alcohol and opioid addiction for most of his life — wrote about undergoing ketamine therapy. His doctors used the dissociative anesthetic drug “to ease pain and help with depression,” he explained. “Ketamine felt like a giant exhale,” like “being hit in the head with a giant happy shovel.” However, he added, “the hangover was rough and outweighed the shovel. Ketamine was not for me.”Yet he continued to use it under a doctor’s supervision. He was also secretly abusing it, an autopsy report confirmed. On Oct. 28, the 54-year-old Friends star’s lifeless body was discovered in the hot tub of his L.A. home. His cause of death: the “acute effects of ketamine.” But the…6 min
Star Magazine|August 5, 2024SAVING the MONARCHY!THE Princess of Wales looked radiant as she took her seat in the royal box amid a standing ovation at the men’s singles final tennis match at Wimbledon July 14. Joined by her daughter, Princess Charlotte, 9, and sister, Pippa Middleton, the 42-year-old, the patron of the All England Tennis and Croquet Club, was touched by the warm reception as the ovation continued, marveling to a companion, “So sweet!”It was just the second time the mom of three has been seen in public since revealing that she’s been undergoing preventive chemotherapy for cancer. With her father-in-law, King Charles III, also battling cancer and other royals side-lined (Prince Andrew following a sex-trafficking scandal and Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle after they turned their backs on the crown), she’s been missed.…3 min
Star Magazine|August 5, 2024SMELLS LIKE Summer1 min
Star Magazine|August 5, 2024YOUR STARSLEOJULY 23–AUGUST 29Even if success seems distant now, you’re on your way to the top. Maintain a positive outlook and remember the power of enthusiasm is potent. Keep some cards close to your chest regarding work.VIRGOAUG. 23–SEPT. 22Quick decisions may arise at work, but don’t rush — careful consideration is key. Review all details before committing to anything. Maintain a structured routine at work to stay focused and in control.LIBRASEPT. 23–OCT. 22Express your true feelings with loved ones — honesty is key! When it comes to finances, be cautious, especially if someone’s asking for a loan.SCORPIOOCT. 23–NOV. 21Embrace the unpredictability of life and get ready to rearrange your schedule. Avoid being stubborn and adapt to changes that’ll be good for you in the end.SAGITTARIUSNOV. 22–DEC. 21Love and passion are in…2 min
Star Magazine|August 5, 2024Star CrosswordACROSS1 Resolute9 Took turns18 Merit19 Big continent21 Ames is here22 Chomp on23 Eye sore24 Symbolized27 Splinter group28 Egg centers31 Garden tool33 Wine residue34 Ready to eat36 Bible king40 High cards41 Shrek, for one42 Actor Jeff44 Top notch45 Nevada town46 Vigor48 So far49 Sprint50 Stitch up51 In no way53 Equal prefix54 Some NCO’s57 Antitoxin60 Water trench62 Ted or Kathleen64 Jitters66 Decay67 Soaked69 Contend for70 Cruel fellow72 Sri Lanka, formerly74 Choir voices77 PTA member79 Tooth pain81 Took wing83 Kind of pass84 Ceramic square85 Big party87 Boil88 Red carpet guy90 Palpitate91 Quid pro —92 Petunia part93 Actress Elisabeth94 African beasts97 Extravagance100 Wine section101 Long time102 Destitute103 Destroy106 Opera solo108 Look for110 Salon job111 Magician’s baton112 Raptor113 English king114 Fishing need115 American uncle118 Track event120 Valley121 Help a hood122 Fair123 Uncooked126 Word of woe128…3 min
Star Magazine|August 5, 2024StarKarate KidsLos Angeles, July 17William Zabka and Ralph Macchio joined their Cobra Kai costars at a special fan event for the sixth and final season of the Netflix show.Just For KicksNew York City, July 11Bella Hadid hitched a ride on a Manhattan bus wearing a pair of Adidas SL 72 OG sneakers. The supermodel is the face — er, legs — of the campaign!Tennis, Anyone?New York City, July 17With a racket in hand, Naomi Osaka shot a new Maybelline commercial from atop a yellow cab. “I’ve always loved makeup,” the four-time Grand Slam champ has said.She Feels Pretty!New York City, July 16West Side Story star Rachel Zegler rocked a colorful Area dress to a Swarovski event at the jewelry brand’s flagship store.Star PAYS FOR SCOOPS!FAST PAYMENT ALWAYS CONFIDENTIAL CALL OR…1 min
Star Magazine|August 5, 2024GIGI TO SUKI: BACK OFF!That’s cold! Gigi Hadid took offense when Suki Waterhouse seemed to take a swipe at her ex (and Gigi’s current) boyfriend Bradley Cooper in a recent interview. Calling her 2015 split from the Oscar winner after two years a “colossal heartbreak,” Suki, 32, who just welcomed her first child with Robert Pattinson, seemed to allude to the 49-year-old when she told British Vogue the love she experienced in her twenties (around the time she was with Bradley) was “only ever a fetishization” that left her feeling “punished.”An insider says Gigi, 29, who began dating Bradley in October 2023, is “furious” her onetime pal would paint the Star Is Born actor in such a negative light. “They’ve fallen out and there’s no indication that things will ever be the same for…1 min
Star Magazine|August 5, 2024STAR SPOTS THE STARS✪ Nicolas Cage, sipping a C4 Energy drink to help power through his busy schedule.✪ Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade, dining at Ardea Steakhouse at Nobu, in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.✪ Christina Milian, attending the PrettyLittle-Thing x Marsai Martin launch party, in Beverly Hills.✪ Tinashe, stopping by the Urban Outfitters x Pinterest Shift Happens event, in New York City.✪ Lil Yachty, performing an intimate set at Somewhere Nowhere, in New York City.✪ Travis and Jason Kelce, getting into the swing of things at American Century Investments’ celebrity golf championship in Stateline, Nev.✪ John Legend, dropping by the From the Source dinner featuring Tequila Don Julio co*cktails, in L.A.…1 min
Star Magazine|August 5, 2024CHILL OUTCone HeadJune 14Julianne Hough declared that eating ice cream is “my favorite Friday activity.”Taste TestNew York City, Feb. 6Nicky Hilton sampled the offerings during the Young Hearts Friends Fest party benefiting God’s Love We Deliver at the Museum of Ice Cream.Filling Her GutsJune 11Olivia Rodrigo opted for sweet over Sour as she gave a tongue-lashing to a waffle cone during a break from her Guts World Tour in Europe.Sundae ServiceNew York City, March 21Holly Madison spooned down a classic dessert from Serendipity 3 during a day of doing promo for her ID Channel true crime series, Lethally Blonde.Just DessertsNew York City, May 20Nice work if you can get it! Sarah Jessica Parker and Sarita Choudhury ate icy sweets while in character on the set of And Just Like That.Popsicle StarGlastonbury,…1 min
Star Magazine|August 5, 2024Star HOT SHEETHot BOOKGift the bookworm in your life and favorite pop-culture enthusiast Too Good to Fact Check by Jeremy Murphy (with Sophia Paulmier). The former magazine editor gives a juicy, firsthand account of the world of celebrity, including jetting with A-listers — and getting into trouble! Preorder now on amazon.com.Hot SHOESpruce up your kiddo’s wardrobe with Skechers Hands Free Slip-ins®! The cute kick’s exclusive Heel Pillow™ makes it easy for little ones to slide into their new favorite shoes — on their own! — without the hassle of tying laces. Bonus: They’re perfect for back-to-school fashion! skechers.comHot TREATSatisfy your dessert cravings with the Ore-Ida x GoodPop Fudge n’ Vanilla French Fry Pops! A refreshing vanilla oatmilk base is coated with mouthwatering chocolate fudge — filled with french fry bits! — for…1 min
Star Magazine|August 5, 2024THE FRIENDS CAST MOVES FORWARDJENNIFER ANISTONOn July 17, Jen earned another Emmy nomination — her ninth — for best lead actress in a drama series for her work on The Morning Show. She won her first Emmy, for playing Rachel Green on Friends, in 2002.COURTENEY COXThis summer — two years after launching her successful home fragrance and cleaning product brand, Homecourt — the actress debuted a bodycare line, Cocomoi. It’s inspired by her 20-year-old daughter, Coco, with ex David Arquette.LISA KUDROWOn July 24, a buzzy new comedy series starring Lisa Kudrow, 61, debuts on Apple TV+. Time Bandits, created by Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement, is based on the 1981 film of the same name.DAVID SCHWIMMERThe 57-year-old actor who brought Ross Geller to life on Friends is now filming season 2 of the rebooted…1 min
Star Magazine|August 5, 2024Their Sad Last DaysIT was a back-to-back gut punch for fans. On the afternoon of July 13, news broke that beloved fitness guru Richard Simmons had died just one day after celebrating his 76th birthday. The next morning, actress Shannen Doherty’s publicist announced the star had passed away the previous day at age 53 following a nine-year battle with cancerTouching tributes dominated social media. “She was courageous, passionate, determined and very loving and generous,” gushed Shannen’s former Beverly Hills, 90210 costar Jennie Garth. Holly Marie Combs, who starred with Shannen on Charmed, called her a “fierce fighter,” adding, “You taught me the meaning of family. You were and will be forevermore my sister.” Meanwhile, Richard’s longtime friend Jane Fonda honored him with a throwback photo and a sweet message reading, “He gave of…4 min
Star Magazine|August 5, 2024Summer-Perfect RECIPESSHAY MITCHELL’S INVIGORATING SALADSummer fruit goes great with peppery arugula.INGREDIENTS4 cups arugula2 cups cubed watermelon2 cups chopped cucumbers1 cup blueberries¾ cup walnut halves½ cup crumbled feta cheese3 tbsp lime juice2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oilSalt and pepper, to tasteDIRECTIONS1. Add the first six ingredients to a large bowl and toss to combine.2. Add the lime juice, olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Stir gently to ensure dressing is evenly distributed.Serves 2–4JENNIFER GARNER’S SUPER EASY MOCKTAILSip a nonalcoholic cooler while you grill and chill.INGREDIENTS8 oz sparkling mineral water (Jennifer uses San Pellegrino), chilled½ oz ready-to-drink organic pure blueberry juice (Jennifer uses the Lakewood brand), chilled1 orange sliceDIRECTIONS1. Pour the chilled mineral water over ice in a 10-oz drinking glass. Add splash of chilled blueberry juice. Stir, garnish with an orange…2 min
Star Magazine|August 5, 2024Star SCOPES OUT THE SCENECooking with Castillo de CanenaElevate your meal with the Amontillado Sherry Casked Olive Oil. The Spanish oil contains hints of toasted nuts and ripe fruit and pairs well with grilled chicken or fish, cheeses, sautéed clams or mushroom-based dishes. $30, oliveoillovers.comWearing ReformationLaura Harrier just joined forces with It Girl brand Reformation to co-design an 18-piece capsule of effortlessly chic designs. Two of our favorites: the sultry Maddie Knit Top styled with the low-rise Lakisha Skirt! From $88, reformation.comCleansing with Saint JaneTake your skincare routine up a notch with the new Pore Clarity Cleanser! It’s formulated with moisturizing hyaluronic acid and purifying flower acids, which work together to hydrate the complexion and boost radiance. $36, saintjanebeauty.com…1 min
Star Magazine|August 5, 2024TAKE-A-BREAKSUPER-7 CHALLENGEAnswer all seven questions — and use the circled letters to unscramble the Super-7 Challenge solution. Answers below.1 Name the family who host the title alien on ALF.2 Who is the current host of Let’s Make a Deal?3 This 1999-2000 teen series used Joan Jett’s Bad Reputation as its theme.4 Hometown for The Office.5 Jennifer Lopez starred on this cop drama.6 Where was the Michael C. Hall crime drama Dexter set?7 What does Peter Falk’s rumpled Lieutenant Columbo investigate?SUPER-7 CHALLENGEWhat is the Peach Pit-adjacent nightclub called on Beverly Hills, 90210?ANSWERS1) TANNER (T R)2) WAYNE BRADY (A)3) FREAKS AND GEEKS (F K)4) SCRANTON (R)5) SHADES OF BLUE (E)6) MIAMI (A)7) MURDERS (D)SUPER-7 CHALLENGE: (TRAFKREAD) AFTER DARK…1 min
Star Magazine|August 5, 2024ARMIE HAMMER:‘I’M BROKE’Armie Hammer says he’s a changed man. In 2021, the Call Me By Your Name star’s career was derailed by allegations of sexual and physical abuse from multiple exes, notably including cannabilistic fantasies such as smoking and eating one partner’s ribs. He denied any wrongdoing and was never charged, but the damage was done as he was quickly dropped from several projects.Now the 37-year-old has opened up about “walking through hell.” In a new interview with Bill Maher’s Club Random podcast, the dad of two, whose marriage to Elizabeth Chambers imploded during the scandal, says he’s broke but happier than ever after seeking help for his addictions to drugs, alcohol and sex. “Therapy for me has been a life changer,” he said, adding that the reckoning put a stop to…2 min
Star Magazine|August 5, 2024TRAVIS IS LIVING LARGE!He’s dating arguably the most famous woman in the world, so why not live it up? As Travis Kelce joined Taylor Swift for some European dates of her Eras Tour, fans and friends couldn’t help but notice the usually down-to-earth NFL star was lapping up the luxury. “He’s traveling by private jet, wearing the occasional bling, buying designer suits and splurging on grooming like he’s Brad Pitt,” an insider says of the 34-year-old Kansas City Chiefs tight end. “He’s enjoying life to the fullest.”He even mingled with royalty — hanging with Prince William and his two oldest kids at one tour date. Worth a reported $30 million, he can afford the extravagance, but the insider notes that some of his old friends are turned off by him blowing through wads…1 min
Star Magazine|August 5, 2024EMMA’S ENGAGED!She said yes! On July 16, Emma Roberts announced on Instagram that she’s engaged to actor Cody John. “Putting this here before my mom tells everyone,” the American Horror Story star captioned a pic showing off her sparkler — making a little dig at her mother, Kelly Cunningham, who earlier this year debuted the 33-year-old’s toddler son, Rhodes, with ex Garrett Hedlund on social media without Emma’s knowledge. (It was no biggie in the end — the Space Cadet star even reposted the adorable shots.)She and the Wu-Tang: An American Saga star went public in August 2022 but have been a low-key couple. “I never want to talk about relationships I’m in or that are ending or have ended,” she’s said. “It’s hard enough to be with someone by yourself,…1 min
Star Magazine|August 5, 2024Star NORMAL OR NOT?NOTHowdy, partner!Six-pack Stetson! Today’s Craig Melvin tried on a cowboy hat made from a Coors Light box!NORMALEye wide shut“Bee swell,” quipped Matthew McConaughey, showing off his bee sting injury.NORMALUrning her keepClay time! An overall-clad Kendall Jenner took a refreshment break from throwing pots.NOTFruits of laborMaksim Chmerkovskiy did the “Watermelon Challenge” to simulate pregnancy. His wife, Peta Murgatroyd, gave birth to their third child, son Milan, July 12!NOTGrub tubAngela Simmons bathed in baked goods while promoting her Angela’s Cakes line.NORMALKid at heartChrissy Teigen struck a playful pose on a colorful statue of a donkey.NORMALTourist snapEpic view! Jennifer Connelly took a hike with her daughter — and some llamas! — during a Norwegian getaway.NOTHanding it to herXochitl Gomez covered up Jennifer Deines’ face at the MPTF NexGen Annual Summer Party at NeueHouse…1 min
Star Magazine|August 5, 2024Kim to Pete:CALL ME!Baby one more time? Kim Kardashian didn’t sleep when she learned her ex Pete Davidson is single again, nearly two years after their split. The 43-year-old “always felt there was unfinished business between her and Pete,” says an insider, who adds that her ex-husband Kanye West’s bullying of the SNL vet, 30, was among the “outside stresses” that she blames for the 2022 end of their 10-month relationship. “She’s confident things will be different this time around. She’s craving excitement in her life and she always responded to Pete.”The comedian has famously dated a bevy of Hollywood beauties. Since his split from the Skims founder, he was linked to Emily Ratajkowski before romancing Chase Sui Wonders. His last relationship, with Outer Banks actress Madelyn Cline, ended in July. “He obviously…1 min
Star Magazine|August 5, 2024THE KETAMINE CRAZESharon Osbourne needed help. She’d developed crippling anxiety after leaving The Talk in 2021 amid claims she’d used racist, hom*ophobic and bullying language with past cohosts. So, for three months, “I had ketamine treatment and I got it all out. All the tears and everything that I felt, you know. All of that, it’s gone,” the 71-year-old said. She’s one of many stars who’ve turned to the anesthetic and sometimes hallucinogenic drug doctors say can help treat mental health and addiction issues. Who else has it helped? For her 38th birthday last year, model Chrissy Teigen “did ketamine therapy and saw space and time and [my late son] baby Jack and some weird penguins and cried and cried and cried.” Comedian Pete Davidson, 30, revealed he took it daily for…1 min
Star Magazine|August 5, 2024What Went Wrong?JUSTIN TIMBERLAKEThe pop sweethearts shocked fans when they split after three years in 2002 amid rumors she’d cheated. Later, Brit, 42, revealed that the “Cry Me a River” singer had pushed her to have an abortion at age 19. Now wed to Jessica Biel, the 43-year-old recently pleaded not guilty to a DWI charge in New York’s Hamptons.JASON ALEXANDER“I was just honestly very drunk — and probably, in a more general sense at that time in my life, very bored,” Britney said of her 2004 quickie Vegas marriage to her childhood friend. Just 55 hours after tying the knot, she filed for divorce. But the 42-year-old popped up again — crashing her 2022 wedding to Sam Asghari! He was convicted of trespassing and battery.JASON TRAWICKThe “Crossroads” star and her then-agent…2 min
Star Magazine|August 5, 2024Celebrity CROSSWORDCELEB PUZZLE #32ACROSS1 “Gravity” star Bullock7 Actor Val11 Ms. Michele of “Glee”12 Actress Tea13 Cut off14 “Harry Potter” star Rickman15 Actor Epps17 Harris or Burns18 Mimic20 Possessive word21 Tells tales23 Actor Charlie24 Movie icon James27 Noah’s ship29 Actor Liam33 “A Fish Called Wanda” star John36 In addition37 Hearty brew38 Brooks or Einstein40 Actress Sobieski43 Bread spread46 “30 Rock” star Fey48 Rashida or Catherine Zeta49 Grammy winner Billy50 Nein or nyet51 Hen product52 Partner for Pa53 Actress Donna58 Connery or Penn61 Onassis, to friends62 “Hellboy 2” star Blair63 Lubricate64 “The Iron Lady” star Meryl65 Actor WahlbergDOWN2 Everything3 Teachers group (Abbr)4 “Homeland” star Claire5 Pacino and Michaels6 “A Star Is Born” star Bradley7 Actress Basinger8 “Back To The Future” star Christopher9 Dad’s mate10 Pollution police14 “Smile” singer Lily16 Ms. Zellweger18 Cry of…1 min
Star Magazine|August 5, 2024Star PARTING SHOTPitch PerfectMiami, July 14Shakira performed the Copa América Final halftime show, belting out her greatest hits, including “Hips Don’t Lie” and “Puntería,” for the 65,000-plus soccer fans at Hard Rock Stadium. After putting her music career on hold for ex-partner Gerard Pique, the Colombian singer returned to the spotlight in March with a new album, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran. “There were so many pieces of my life that crumbled in front of my eyes and I had to rebuild myself in a way, picking up the bones from the floor and putting them all together,” said the 47-year-old. “And the glue that kept it all together was music.”…1 min
