Photo:ABC/Ricky MiddlesworthFormerGolden BachelorcontestantEllen Goltzeris revealing how a medical scare almost led her to give up her spot on the show.On Friday, during an episode of “TheBen and Ashley I Almost Famous” podcast, Goltzer, 71, explained how before filming she developed an abscess on her face.“I never told anybody this. … I developed an abscess on my cheek, and it was three weeks before I was supposed to go,” Goltzer said. “It was really like a golf ball....

Gracie Abrams’ most important red-carpet accessory? HerJoni Mitchelltattoo. On the 2024Grammy Awardsred carpet, Abrams, 24, revealed that she has Mitchell-inspired ink — and fangirled over the legendary singer-songwriter, 80. When asked on the Grammy Live! from the Red Carpet who inspires her musically, the “Feels Like” singer replied without hesitation. “Joni Mitchell,who’s performing today. I’ve never seen her perform,” she said, adding, “I have her handwriting tattooed on me.” After pointing to where the tattoo is on her forearm, Abrams added, “I just really love her more than anything, and so to be in the same vicinity as her… I’m already trying not to lose my s—....

Marilyn Monroe.Photo: Frank Povolny/Twentieth Century Fox/Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty One ofMarilyn Monroe’s most personal belongings is going home with a devoted fan just in time for the holidays. A greeting card with a handwritten note to Monroe from her father Charles Stanley Gifford sold for a hefty sum atJulien’s Auctions and TCM Present: Icons & Idols Hollywoodover the weekend in Beverly Hills. “Sold for $31,250,” the auction house announced on Twitter....

Guy Pearce and Carice van Houten in March 2018.Photo:Shutterstock Shutterstock Carice van Houtenis setting the record straight about her relationship withGuy Pearce.In a post on her Instagram Stories shared Wednesday, Jan. 22, theGame of Thronesactress, 48, confirmed that she and Pearce, 57, are no longer together.“I don’t usually engage in discussions about my personal life, but because of a number of conclusions in the media last week regarding my relationship with Guy....

Ashley Williamsis playing cupid for small town romances! On Tuesday, Dec. 17, Hallmark debuted its latest dating reality show titledSmall Town Set Up. Ashley Williams on ‘Small Town Setup’.hallmark hallmark “What would you do if your entire family and your hometown set you up to find love?” Williams teases in the trailer. “You’re about to find out.” Over scenes of each romantic hopeful on a fairytale date and their family members hoping they found “the one,” theHow I Met Your Motheralum tells cameras, “We are going on a romantic adventure with heart, hope and a hefty dose of small town magic....

Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Hayley WilliamsandBillie Eilishare arguably one and the same — and they seem to deeply admire each other for it. “We’ve spoken throughout the years since she kind of came onto the scene,” Williams, 33, said on the show of Eilish, 20. She continued, “The first thing I experienced or I witnessed of her was’When the Party’s Over,‘that video. And then I watched an interview with her, and I felt like there was something inside of me that was watching me — slash us — as teenagers doing interviews and navigating this world....

Shannon Overstreet, left, and Angel Overstreet.Photo:West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation; Huntington Police Department West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation; Huntington Police Department A West Virginia man charged with murder in connection with the2021 disappearance of his infantdaughter told a court this week that he intends to marry one of the prosecution’s witnesses, according to reports, leaving the prosecution concerned that it might render the witness' testimony unusable in court....

Heidi Klum (left) and daughter Leni Klum.Photo: Heidi Klum/Instagram Heidi Klumis experiencing some jitters about her daughter being on her own in New York City.During an appearance onThe Late Late Show with James Cordenon Monday, theAmerica’s Got Talentjudge said “it’s so sad” knowing daughterLeni, 18, is in New York while she’s in Los Angeles.“It’s crazy, today she had her first day in college,” Klum shared in conversation with Corden and fellow guest, famed photographer David LaChappelle....

Photo: Wolfgang Kaehler/LightRocket via Getty A female hiker was pronounced dead on Friday after falling approximately 100 feet from a trail in the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon, authorities confirmed. Around 1:15 p.m., officials from Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office and Corbett Fire District received a report about a woman suffering from a head injury, according to apress release. “The woman was hiking with a group of friends on the Multnomah Falls-Larch Mountain Trail,” the press release added....

Hilary Duff.Photo:hilary duff/Instagram hilary duff/Instagram Hilary Duffis reflecting on the prospect of beinga mom of four. “4 kids is a truly wild choice,” Duff wrote in the lengthy caption, before praising Koma, 36, for his support. “And while you rage the farmers market with the kids after 4 nights of shows and late nights so I can get some sleep and not hear mom mom mama mommy mooooom just know this only works because of you ♥️....

Hoda Kotb celebrates daughter Haley Joy’s 8th birthday with a bowling party.Photo:Hoda Kotb/Instagram Hoda Kotb/Instagram Hoda Kotbhas all kinds of celebrations going on this week. The 60-year-old is marking her last week as a co-anchor of theTodayshow after 17 years, and on Thursday, Jan. 9, the mom of two celebrated her eldest daughterHaley Joy’s 8th birthday with a bowling party. “Bday girl!!!! Love you Haley❤️❤️,” the proud mom captioned anInstagram postfeaturing Haley and her friends at the bowling alley....

Matthew Perry in November 2022.Photo:Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic The Pacific Palisades home where Matthew Perry died has survived theLos Angeles wildfires. Thenew owner of the property,Anita Verma-Lallian, confirmed that the fires did not destroy the lateFriendsactor’s former home inan Instagram postshared on Friday, Jan. 10. “We want to express our deepest gratitude to the brave firefighters, our amazing neighbors, and the entire Palisades community for their help, strength, and support during this heartbreaking time,” Verma-Lallian wrote, in part....

In 1936, New York congressman Nathan Perlman asked Jewish mob boss Meyer Lansky to intimidate Nazi sympathizers across the city. The mafioso even did it for free. Wikimedia CommonsMeyer Lansky , 1958 . There are about a half dozen mob leaders whose names are pretty usually known : Al Capone , Bugsy Siegel , John Dillinger , Lucky Luciano , andCarlo Gambinoare in all likelihood the most famous . But the nameMeyer Lanskymust also show up at the top of the list ....