Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez are officially calling it quits, citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their divorce. They decided to go their separate ways on February 20, 2023, but the good news is they’re handling the whole thing amicably, thanks to a prenuptial agreement. Ariana has moved on and is now dating Ethan Slater, who is also in the process of divorcing his wife, Lilly Jay. It’s worth noting that neither Ariana nor Dalton has said anything publicly about their divorces.
In other news, Russell Brand is facing some serious troubles after being accused of sexual assault. His agency has severed ties with him, claiming they were misled. Even a UK women’s charity and his own nonprofit have decided to cut all connections. While the police have received no official reports, they’re urging potential victims to come forward. Kirsty Gallacher initially supported Brand but later deleted his denial video on Instagram. On the flip side, Elon Musk and others are standing by his side. His tour dates are still on, and the BBC is looking into the matter. You can find a detailed timeline of the accusations in The Guardian.
At a comedy festival headlined by Russell Peters, a 31-year-old man armed with two weapons was arrested. Thankfully, security stopped him from getting anywhere near the stage. The suspect, Jacques Louis-Martin Letendre, is facing charges of threats, assault, and weapon possession. The motive behind this incident remains a mystery, and the investigation is ongoing.
In the world of celebrity romances, it seems that Pete Davidson has his eyes on Britney Spears following her recent breakup with Paul Richard Soliz. However, friends are expressing concerns as neither Pete nor Britney seem to be in the right headspace for a new relationship. On the bright side, Britney did find one of Pete’s Instagram videos amusing and shared it last year, so there might be a glimmer of hope there.
Switching gears to the world of television, Bill Maher has postponed the revival of “Real Time” due to the ongoing labor strikes in the industry. He’s hoping for a labor agreement to be reached before resuming production. Drew Barrymore and other shows have followed suit in solidarity with the striking writers. The big question now is whether the writers will feel pressured to settle, especially with eager hosts and producers waiting in the wings. For more on this, you can tune in to The TMZ Podcast.
Speaking of Drew Barrymore, she’s also postponing “The Drew Barrymore Show” due to backlash related to the ongoing strikes by the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA. She shared the update on Instagram, offering an apology and expressing hope for a swift resolution to the industry’s issues. Other shows like “The Jennifer Hudson Show” and “The Talk” are also hitting pause on production during this time of industry turmoil.
