HOLLYWOOD HEADLINES
Written by KingCnote on January 13, 2020
On Friday, Selena Gomez released her third solo album, Rare. This one, like the previous two, will debut at #1 on the Billboard 200.
Behind the scenes, tension is brewing between Super Bowl Halftime performers Shakira and Jennifer Lopez, who was forced into sharing the show. A source said (quote) “There’s definitely a chill in the air. Initial plans had them perform a significant portion together — but that’s out the window. As of now, they’re just planning to appear briefly together at the end.” (Love B. Scott)
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler have been named the Golden Globes hosts 51 weeks in advance. The comedy duo previously hosted between 2013 and 2015. (E! News)
Long Island police arrested the mother of Lindsay Lohan for hit & run DWI on a suspended license. The police report indicated that Dina Lohan “had booze on her breath, bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. She fell to the pavement on her face” trying to get out of her 2020 Mercedes-Benz. This is Dina’s second drunk driving offense in six years. (New York Post)
Tennis star Serena Williams won her first tournament since becoming a mother three years ago. She donated her winnings from the Auckland (New Zealand) Classic to the Australian bushfire relief fund. (New Zealand Herald)
Meghan Markle will transition from Duchess to Disney Princess in her first post-Royal gig. Prince Harry suggested the role to Disney CEO Bob Iger last summer at the London premiere of The Lion King. The president of ABC Entertainment said (quote) “We have an office waiting for Meghan and Harry in the animation studios.” Her paycheck will be donated to the anti-poaching charity Elephants Without Borders. (The Times, UK)
