What’s keeping Renée and her broke British hunk apart?
Plus how Kylie and Timothée finally proved they’re Hollywood’s hottest ticket
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What’s really keeping Renée Zellweger and ‘bankrupt’ beau Ant Anstead apart?
So, Renée Zellweger and her British TV host beau Ant Anstead have officially mastered the long-distance relationship. Unless there’s something we aren’t being told…
They’ve been dating for around two years now, but for over a year, these lovebirds haven’t lived under the same roof.
Ant’s been doing the solo rental life in California’s Laguna Beach (think modest two-bed, $4,250/month. Charming, but a step down from Renée’s $30k-a-month cliff-top mansion in the area). Now he seems to have left that property too.
Meanwhile, Renée’s been filming (for the new series of Netflix’s Only Murders in the Building) in New York. Where she’s probably sipping coffee and enjoying not stressing over Ant’s slight bankruptcy drama and $3million in lawsuits.
Just recently, Ant’s been spotted crashing at the fancy digs of Laguna spin instructor/glamorous divorcée Julia French — purely platonic, of course.
A rep for Ant trashed rumours they’ve split, calling them ‘misleading’. Bridget Jones would surely approve: sometimes love means a little space... and maybe a ban on cohabitation.
James who? The name’s Voldemort…
Harry Potter fans are bending themselves into a pretzel trying to guess who the next Voldemort’s going to be, and for some reason Tom Hiddleston’s name is coming up. We don't speak Potter so we don't know why.
Tom is tipped to play the viperous villain in HBO’s Harry Potter TV reboot, with bookies saying he’s currently beating Cillian Murphy, Paul Bettany and even the OG snake-face Ralph Fiennes.
But wait… a line-up of sharp-dressing, posh-voiced British brunettes with piercing cold-eyed stares, out to clinch top billing in a mega-bucks Hollywood franchise? Is it just us, or is the whole thing giving serious Bond vibes?
Meanwhile Potter author J.K. Rowling, on the HBO roster as exec producer, said she ‘couldn’t be happier’ with the trio of child stars cast for the show.
Don’t hold your breath for a reunion with the original Harry, Hermione and Ron though. That Rowling vs. Radcliffe/Watson/Grint feud is still very much alive.
How Hailey celebrated breaking billionaire status
Hailey Bieber hit billionaire status yesterday, selling her beauty brand Rhode to e.l.f. She marked the occasion with a full-glam girls’ night… of course.
She kept it classy in a sleek black mini dress, partying with pals including model Winnie Harlow at a swanky event for watch brand Audemars Piguet.
As for husband Justin? She left that walking liability at home.
Front-row or flop: why celebs are suddenly desperate to get courtside at the Knicks
It’s not showing up at the Oscars, the Met Gala, or even Milan Fashion Week that has sealed the deal for Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner as Hollywood’s current power couple.
Nope, it’s the way they keep bagging those courtside seats at the Knicks.
Forget red carpets. This season, nothing says ‘we're serious’ like spending hours making out in designer fits at Madison Square Garden while Ben Stiller pumps his fists behind you and Spike Lee yells at a ref.
Yes, the Knicks are finally on a winning streak and with success comes a front row that’s more elitist than the Chanel Couture show, with the New York team’s owner James Dolan reportedly personally signing off who gets every single seat.
There have been whispers of publicists begging for seats, only to be politely (or not) rejected. One source swears a major A-lister’s invite was ‘rescinded’. Ouch. ‘It’s a modern-day Mrs. Astor’s ballroom,’ says a Vanity Fair insider… only with basketball jerseys and strip lighting.
Apparently even the likes of Michael J. Fox or Jerry Seinfeld aren’t guaranteed a spot. So imagine how many Hollywood noses were put out of joint last night, when Timothée and Kylie rocked up AGAIN for another courtside cuddle.
No shade, but Kylie wouldn’t have bagged that seat on her own. It’s Timmy’s New York cred that got them in. Between her social media make-up empire, and his East Coast cred, they’ve got every angle covered.
King Charles pushes on… William plans to push Andrew out
King Charles is soldiering on through cancer treatment, even delivering a historic speech on his visit to Canada this week (below). His team say he’s showing ‘no difference’ in a rare, if not exactly effusive, update on his treatment.
But while the King keeps calm and carries on, Prince William is apparently quietly sharpening the axe. Royal ‘insiders’ say his first act as monarch will be making sure disgraced uncle Prince Andrew is permanently ‘vanished’ from public life.
The Carolean age is underway, guys. And the Firm's new era will be savage.
Dolly Parton says she still feels her late husband’s presence every day. We’re not crying, you are.
Sophia Bush just hit the red carpet with girlfriend Ashlyn Harris… and what looks a lot like a wedding band on that finger.
Martin Lawrence’s daughter just married Eddie Murphy’s son, officially turning two comedy legends into one big, hilarious family.
Comedian turned spiritual guru Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape and sexual assault charges in a London court.
‘Feuding’ exes Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness call ‘Cut!’ on their joint $387 million property empire. Here’s who’s taking the Hamptons, Bondi, and NYC penthouses
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