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  • Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Romance Features in New Children’s Book About the Kelce Brothers (HG)

    Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Romance Features in New Children’s Book About the Kelce Brothers (HG)

    ‘The Kelce Brothers: A Little Golden Book Biography’ will be released on Oct. 15

    Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce in New York City on September 7, 2024.

    Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce in New York City in September 2024. Photo: Janet Mayer / SplashNews

    It’s a “Love Story!”

    Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s romance is featured in a soon-to-be-released children’s book about the Kansas City Chiefs tight end and his older brother, Jason Kelce.

    Titled The Kelce Brothers: A Little Golden Book Biography, the animated project follows the life story of the athlete brothers, and in one section it details Kelce’s relationship with Swift, 34.

    “In 2023, Travis started dating singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. Their fans loved seeing Taylor cheering at Travis’s games alongside his friends and family,” one page reads, as the next adds, “When the Chiefs made it back to the Super Bowl in February 2024 — and Travis helped his team beat the San Francisco 49ers in overtime — Taylor was there to help him celebrate his third championship win!”

    The Kelce Brothers A Little Golden Book Biography Inside

    ‘The Kelce Brothers: A Little Golden Book Biography’ excerpt about Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s relationship.Random House

    Kelce, 34, and Swift first sparked dating rumors in September 2023, after the Midnights musician attended a handful of the NFL star’s games. The two then confirmed their romance in October 2023 when they stepped out holding hands at a Saturday Night Live after party.

    Since then, Kelce has supported his pop star girlfriend on numerous occasions, showing up for shows part of her Eras Tour across the globe. Swift, meanwhile, has shown her support for her athlete beau by attending many of his football games — including one earlier this month, when the Chiefs defeated the Baltimore Ravens during the NFL season opener.

    Earlier this year, a source gave PEOPLE insight into Kelce’s relationship with Swift and how they make time for one another, despite their demanding schedules that often force them to be in different cities.

    “It’s definitely tough to be apart, but they do everything they can to make it work and show up for each other,” the source said. “They’re so in love and very, very happy together. All their friends and family can see it.”

    The Kelce Brothers A Little Golden Book Biography Cover

    ‘The Kelce Brothers: A Little Golden Book Biography’ book cover.Random House

    The Kelce Brothers: A Little Golden Book Biography was written by Apple Jordan and features illustrations crafted by Macky Pamintuan.

    “What’s it like playing against your brother in the Super Bowl? Only Travis and Jason Kelce can answer that question!” a plot synopsis for the book states.

    It continues. “Read all about what these NFL superstar brothers enjoy doing — on and off the football field — in this inspiring Little Golden Book Biography.”

    The Kelce Brothers: A Little Golden Book Biography will be available to purchase on Oct. 15. It can now be preordered wherever books are sold.

  • Joy Behar Asks ‘The View’ If Trump Has ‘The Big D’ — And Clarity Is Needed, Fast! (HG)

    Joy Behar Asks ‘The View’ If Trump Has ‘The Big D’ — And Clarity Is Needed, Fast! (HG)

    The View': Joy Behar Asks if Alyssa Farah Griffin Is On Drugs After She  Admits to Being in a Good Mood | Video

    When panelist Ana Navarro heard the term “the Big D,” she immediately demanded specificity.

    Things got saucy on “The View” Friday when Joy Behar asked a question about Donald Trump that some of the panelists immediately turned into a double entendre.

    The panel was discussing Trump’s recent consorting with far-right conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer, who, as of late, has been reportedly traveling with the former president, despite criticism from MAGA faithful like Sen. Lindsey Graham and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.

    Panelist and former Trump aide Alyssa Farah Griffin said Loomer’s presence near the former president suggest he’s not fit to serve.

    “That he doesn’t have the judgment, eight weeks out from an election, to not have this fringe person who should be nowhere near the White House or mainstream politics advising him, where he’s espousing with 67 million people watching that they’re eating the pets, something is off,” she said. “And I just feel like it’s not getting nearly enough attention.”

    Joy Behar got so excited by Trump conviction that she 'started leaking'

    Behar quickly zeroed in on the “something is off” part of Griffin’s statement and asked, point-blank: “Are you saying he has the ‘Big D’?”

    Griffin responded, “I think he’s in decline,” before attempting to continue.

    However, panelist Ana Navarro heard “the Big D,” and immediately demanded Griffin be more specific.

    “Wait, wait, wait, you’ve got to clarify that,” Navarro said.

    Panelist Sunny Hostin then came to the rescue and explained that Behar was referring to “dementia.”

    Behar seemed confused at first by Navarro’s need for clarity, but quickly figured it out.

    “What are you talking about? Oh, ‘D,’ I see. Never mind,” Behar said, while some audience members tittered.

    Earlier this week, Trump spokesman Steven Cheung defended the former president from criticism, telling The New York Times that Trump “has more energy and more stamina than anyone in politics,” and that “the Democrats and Kamala are the ones who are diminished because of all the hurt they have caused this country.”

    Trump has never been diagnosed with dementia, though his nephew, Fred Trump III, said last month that the condition “runs in the family.”

  • Sunny Hostin Had a ‘Breakdown’ After Dropping Daughter Off at College: ‘Crying in the Hotel Room’ (HG)

    Sunny Hostin Had a ‘Breakdown’ After Dropping Daughter Off at College: ‘Crying in the Hotel Room’ (HG)

    Sunny Hostin Had a 'Breakdown' After Dropping Daughter Off at College |  Closer Weekly

    The View’s Sunny Hostin admitted that being an empty nester has been a very difficult adjustment for her.

    She opened up during an episode of The View’s “Behind the Table” podcast on Monday, September 9, about taking her daughter, Paloma Hostin, to college.

    “On August 19, I dropped my kid off at school,” the Summer on Sag Harbor author began. “And then I had a breakdown, and I’m crying in the hotel room because she cried. And had she not cried, Paloma, I would not have cried, I was almost OK. So, I’m going through that.”

    Sunny Hostin Reacts To Claims 'The View' Star Dresses 'Too Young'

    Sunny, 55, admitted that it’s “hard” being an empty nester. However, her husband, Emmanuel Hostin, has been dealing with it a bit differently than her. “He thinks it’s great,” the TV personality noted.

    In addition to Paloma, 18, Sunny and Manny share son Gabriel Hostin, 22.

    “I didn’t know that empty nesting grief was a real thing,” Sunny explained, adding that she started getting articles from her friends about it after her daughter went off to school.

    The View's Sunny Hostin admits she's 'crying' over daughter Paloma, 18, and  reveals real reason behind 'absence' | The US Sun

    “Some women even go through depression, and they start therapy, and they’re institutionalized,” she added. “It’s a real thing because when you identify yourself as a mommy for the past 22 years and all of a sudden that changes, even though, yes, I’m a lawyer and a journalist and I’m still a mommy, but the day-to-day momification, that’s what my kids call it, where you tidy up their room and cook dinner and stuff, I’m kind of a traditional mom in that sense. I really like spending time with my children. I thought Manny did too.”

    Sunny explained that her husband has been walking around the house in a good mood lately.

    “He feels that he got his wife back. He’s like, ‘I got my wife back,’ and I’m like, ‘No, you have your wife without her children.’”

    Sunny Hostin Had a 'Breakdown' After Dropping Daughter at College

    Sunny Hostin Had a ‘Breakdown’ After Dropping Daughter at College
    She said that he does 40 miles of cycling at 5 a.m., takes off his clothes and makes coffee each day.

    “He just loves it so much,” Sunny said of her husband’s outlook on being an empty nester. “He’s pretty frugal, but he’s like, ‘Let’s order in. What are we having for dinner?’”

    “I’m just sitting there, like, who is this person?” she reflected. “It’s a honeymoon phase for him. A lot of my friends have told me that I need to embrace that, and so I’m trying to work on that even though I’m still feeling the grief part of it.”

    Sunny said that she spoke to Kelly Ripa about being an empty nester after her kids, Michael, Lola and Joaquin, moved out of the house she shared with husband Mark Consuelos. Kelly, 53, told her that being an empty nest was “great” and that the kids always come back to visit.

    Sunny said she texts her kids every morning now. “My daughter finally said, ‘Mom, I’m fine.’”

    “So I think that means I should stop the texting and do more stalking,” the mom of two joked.

  • Justin Timberlake given community service in drunk driving case

    Justin Timberlake given community service in drunk driving case

    Justin Timberlake, seen here in his mug shot, pleaded guilty and has been sentenced to community service

     

    Justin Timberlake, seen here in his mug shot, pleaded guilty and has been sentenced to community service

    Pop star Justin Timberlake was handed a sentence of community service on Friday after he changed his plea to guilty following his arrest for drunk driving, US media reported.

    On June 18, the 43-year-old entertainer was pulled over in the town of Sag Harbor, about 100 miles (160 kilometers) east of New York City, after police observed his BMW go through a stop sign and struggle to stay within road lanes.

    Sag Harbor Village Justice Court justice Carl Irace handed Timberlake a community service sentence and ordered the star to make a public statement after the singer pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of driving while alcohol impaired, broadcaster NBC reported.

    Timberlake given community service in drunk driving case - Newspaper -  DAWN.COM
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    The charge is a traffic violation that carries a fine between $300 to $500 and a 90-day license suspension.

    Timberlake told Irace that he would be willing to perform between 25 and 40 hours of community service to settle the case, NBC reported.

    – ‘Selfish’ star –

    “I try to hold myself to a very high standard for myself. This was not that. I found myself in a position where I could have made a different decision,” Timberlake said outside the court.

    “Even if you’ve had one drink, don’t get behind the wheel of a car, there’s so many alternatives,” added Timberlake, who wore a dark cardigan and a pearl necklace.

    Sag Harbor Village Justice Court justice Carl Irace handed Timberlake a community service sentence and ordered the star to make a public statement

     

    Sag Harbor Village Justice Court justice Carl Irace handed Timberlake a community service sentence and ordered the star to make a public statement

    “I grew up in a small town so I can appreciate and understand the strain, or unique nature, of what this must have been for the people of Sag Harbor… I’m very grateful and I thank them.”

    Sag Harbor is an upmarket community in the exclusive Hamptons, notorious for its decadent parties and a favorite destination for the rich and famous, many of whom have summer houses on Long Island.

    The officer who pulled over the “Selfish” singer said he was in no fit state to drive, although Timberlake has always insisted he had only one martini at the American Hotel during an evening with friends.

    “His eyes were bloodshot and glassy, a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage was emanating from his breath, he was unable to divide attention, he had slowed speech, he was unsteady afoot, and he performed poorly on all standardized field sobriety tests,” the police report said.

    Timberlake’s lawyer, Edward Burke Jr, said that the star was respectful during his encounter with police.

    “Contrary to what was reported, (Timberlake) wasn’t drinking other people’s drinks, or warned in advance not to drive, he wasn’t rude, he wasn’t obnoxious, he wasn’t belligerent. In fact he was polite and he was cooperative,” he said outside court.

    “His plea today to a reduced and amended non-criminal charge, which is a traffic violation, is consistent with these facts.”

  • Kardashian’s daughter North West previously revealed that she had been diagnosed with dyslexia. (HG)

    Kardashian’s daughter North West previously revealed that she had been diagnosed with dyslexia. (HG)

    Kardashian’s daughter North West previously revealed that she had been diagnosed with dyslexia

    Kim Kardashian

    Kim Kardashian. Photo: Gotham/WireImage

    Kim Kardashian is sharing a supportive message for fellow parents who might struggle with their kids’ learning differences.

    On Friday, Sept. 13, the Kardashians star, 43, posted a video on her Instagram Stories of her friend Lauren Sánchez, who appeared on The View to talk about first children’s book, The Fly Who Flew to Space, as well as her struggles with dyslexia as a child.

    In the clip, Sánchez, who is the fiancée of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, spoke about her journey from barely being able to write due to her dyslexia to later becoming an award-winning journalist because of the support she received from a professor.

    In her Instagram post, Kardashian wrote about being the mother of a child with dyslexia and took solace in Sánchez’s story.

     Lauren Sánchez, and Kim Kardashian attend the TIAH 5th Anniversary Soiree at Private Residence on August 26, 2023 in Los Angeles, California

    Lauren Sánchez and Kim Kardashian in August 2023.Stefanie Keenan/Getty

    “I’m reposting this not bc she’s my friend and I love her,” Kardashian wrote, “but because every mom who has struggled with their kids with dyslexia or any learning difference needs to hear that it will be okay.”

    Sánchez later reshared the SKIMS founder’s post, along with a few praying-hand emojis to thank her for her support.

    Kardashian’s eldest daughter, North West — whom she shares with ex-husband Kanye West — previously revealed during a TikTok livestream that she had been diagnosed with dyslexia — although Kardashian asked her not to share so much information with their fans at the time.

    “Guys, I have dyslexia,” North, 11, said during the October 2023 live, per E! News. “Do you even know what that is?”

    The reality star responded to her daughter: “Northie, you sure are spilling the tea on here,” and later told her that she was going to end the livestream because “you are just saying way too much. I purposely don’t talk about stuff that you are going through.”

    Kim Kardashian, North West, Instagram

    Kim Kardashian and her daughter North West.Kim Kardashian/Instagram

    The Kardashians star is often candid about her and North’s relationship. The mother-daughter duo share a TikTok account called @kimandnorth, and have previously gone viral for their coordinated dances and conversations over livestream.

    Just last month, the mom of four shared some behind-the-scenes footage of what goes into the filming process for some of their most popular dance videos — such as the pair doing the TikTok-famous dance to Charli xcx’s song “Apple.”

    In an Instagram carousel post shared on Kardashian’s account, the two could be be seen laughing at their own video, with North’s phone suctioned to the mirror in front of them. The carousel continued to show the dancing video that the two were filming in the picture.

    “I might enjoy the forced tik tok dances a litttttttle bit 😉,” Kardashian captioned the post.

  • Joy Behar Says ‘The View’ Rejected Lauren Sanchez After She Auditioned To Be A Host Twice: “I Don’t Think You Needed That Job” (HG)

    Joy Behar Says ‘The View’ Rejected Lauren Sanchez After She Auditioned To Be A Host Twice: “I Don’t Think You Needed That Job” (HG)

    Lauren Sanchez might have been rejected from hosting The View twice, but things seemed to have worked out for her regardless. After all, she is engaged to Jeff Bezos, who is the second richest man on planet Earth.

    Sanchez appeared on this morning’s episode of The View to promote her new children’s book The Fly Who Flew to Space. But when the award-winning journalist joined the co-hosts at the Hot Topics table, she admitted that she was “a little nervous” to be on the show.

    “My hand was shaking back there and my sister looked at me and she goes, ‘You’re not auditioning this time. You’re a guest,’” she said, referring to her previous auditions to be a co-host (one of which was alongside Sunny Hostin).

    Joy Behar then filled the audience in on Sanchez’s connection to The View, explaining, “Lauren auditioned for this show twice and the powers that be decided, ‘No, you’re not getting the job.’ But look at you now! I don’t think that you needed the job.”

    Sanchez, who had appeared on The View as a guest host more than two decades ago, recalled the “incredible” piece of advice the late Barbara Walters gave her at the time.

    “One time —  I actually saw the clip, I couldn’t believe it — they pulled my hair back, they made me dress a little more conservative,” she said. “And after the show, Barbara Walters pulled me aside and she goes, ‘What are you doing?’ And I was like, ‘What do you mean?’ And she goes, ‘If you’re gonna go down, go down as yourself. Because if you don’t go down as yourself, you’re gonna beat yourself up twice.’”
    'The View'Photo: ABC
    She also remembered Behar once telling her, “Keep your head up, kid,” when she was having a “tough” day on set.

    Looking back, Sanchez noted that her son wouldn’t have been born if she had gotten the job. “Everything happens for a reason,” she added.

    Behar wrapped up the interview by telling their guest, “It’s so great that everything has worked out well for you so we don’t have to feel guilty that you’re not on the show.”

  • Fox analyst Colin Cowherd duped by Travis Kelce tweet hitting back at Elon Musk for creepy Taylor Swift post (HG)

    Fox analyst Colin Cowherd duped by Travis Kelce tweet hitting back at Elon Musk for creepy Taylor Swift post (HG)

    Sports analyst Colin Cowherd became a victim of a viral fake Travis Kelce tweet earlier this week.

    A social media account posing as the Kansas City Chiefs star posted a message hitting back at Elon Musk on the billionaire’s own site, X, after he shared a creepy response to Taylor Swift‘s endorsement of Kamala Harris this week.

    Just hours after the pop superstar, who has been dating the NFL player for over a year, endorsed the Vice President in an Instagram statement, Musk bizarrely offered to give her a child.

    Shortly after Musk’s tweet went viral, screenshots of a response allegedly from the Super Bowl winner also began making the rounds.

    ‘I’m 6’5′ and actually play football. The fact I went to college and got a degree and worked hard might be lost on you. I don’t play backgammon but I do play chess. I could also twist you into a pretzel,’ the post read.

    Elon Musk

    Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

    A fake tweet of Travis Kelce attacking Elon Musk over Taylor Swift went viral this week

    Fox Sports presenter Colin Cowherd feel for the fraudulent post and discussed it on his show

     

    Fox Sports presenter Colin Cowherd feel for the fraudulent post and discussed it on his show

    However, the fraudulent threat was quickly debunked by social media users, who identified it as a screenshot of an old tweet by an MLB fan that has been edited and used by other imposters multiple times on X.

    But while social media sleuths easily identified the fake, Cowherd wasn’t as astute.

    Cowherd cited the tweet on his show this week, discussing the Chiefs star and Tesla founder’s alleged online feud.

    ‘I saw yesterday, Elon Musk and Travis Kelce going at it. Travis Kelce taking a shot at Elon Musk on X,’ the analyst said on his FS1 show, ‘The Herd.’

    Musk raised eyebrows when he reacted to Swift’s dramatic endorsement of Harris for US president.

    The singer made the announcement on Instagram following last night’s debate and signed off her endorsement ‘Taylor Swift, Childless Cat Lady’ – in a dig at Donald’s Trump’s running mate J.D. Vance .

    However less than two hours later, father-of-twelve Musk, who has also spoken out against underpopulation in the past, penned a bizarre proposal to Ms Swift.

    The Tesla boss wrote on X: ‘Fine Taylor … you win…I will give you a child and guard your cats with my life.’

    A social media account posing as the Chiefs star posted a message hitting back at Musk

    A social media account posing as the Chiefs star posted a message hitting back at Musk

    It was identified as a screenshot of an old tweet by an MLB fan that has been edited

     

    It was identified as a screenshot of an old tweet by an MLB fan that has been edited

    The real Kelce has remained silent on the SpaceX chief’s disturbing offer to his songstress girlfriend but others have jumped to the ‘Fortnight’ singer’s defense online.

    Rapper Azealia Banks has inserted herself into the drama by publicly encouraging Swift — who, like Musk, is a billionaire — to ‘sue him for loads of cash.

    ‘Nah this is actual sexual harassment,’ the rapper tweeted out Thursday. ‘Taylor should flex on his a** and sue him for loads of cash n level up to be the most undefeatable richest woman in the history of music.

    ‘Take his f***ing money taylorrrrrrr!!!!’

    Banks continued her rant in two follow-up tweets as she marveled at the thought of Swift taking a huge chunk out of Musk’s $250billion net worth.

    ‘Put his a** in a hole sis. Lmao the pop girlies would all be so crumb. I love this,’ she wrote.

    Banks then brought Kanye West — Swift’s biggest rival — into the mix by speculating that he’d ‘have a heart attack’ if Swift successfully took down Musk.

    ‘lmao the heart attack kanye will have when she is ULTRA -UNREACHABLE levels of WEALTHY of his daddy elon’s back bwahahahaha.’

    She concluded with: ‘CUCK THEM ALL SIS’

    Swift pictured at the 2024 VMAs this week

     

    Rapper Azealia Banks thinks Taylor Swift should 'sue' Elon Musk for 'sexual harassment' after he bizarrely offered to impregnate the superstar earlier this week

    Rapper Azealia Banks thinks Swift should ‘sue’ Musk for ‘sexual harassment’ after his tweet

    Taylor Swift made the announcement on Instagram following last night's debate

     

    Taylor Swift made the announcement on Instagram following last night’s debate

    Ms Harris during her first debate with Trump during the 2024 presidential election campaign

     

    Ms Harris during her first debate with Trump during the 2024 presidential election campaign

    Musk’s post shocked even one of his most ardent supporters, Ian Miles Cheong, who responded: ‘My God.’

    In her lengthy Instagram post, Taylor vowed that she ‘makes sure to watch and read everything she can’ about Trump and Harris’ ‘proposed policies and plans for this country.’

    She said she planned to vote for Kamala because she believed the 59-year-old ‘fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them.’

    She also praised Kamala’s running mate Tim Walz for ‘standing up for LGBTQ+ rights, IVF, and a woman’s right to her own body for decades.’

  • Justin Timberlake is mercilessly mocked for his ‘moral lecture’ after pleading guilty to DWI

    Justin Timberlake is mercilessly mocked for his ‘moral lecture’ after pleading guilty to DWI

    Justin Timberlake has been mocked mercilessly for the lengthy speech he gave outside a Sag Harbor court after pleading guilty to a DWI charge, following his arrest on June 18.

    The 43-year-old singer appeared somber on Friday as he spoke to reporters in the Hamptons, after being ordered to pay a $500 fine and do 25 hours of community service, and urged people not to ‘get behind the wheel of a car’ if they’ve had ‘one drink.’

    After watching his speech, viewers immediately took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their thoughts as one person said: ‘I don’t know who this Timberlake clown is, but when you do something wrong, just admit it and say you are sorry.

    ‘But stop with the moral lectures. You are the last person qualified to give moral lectures to others,’ they added.

    Another person fumed: ‘Justin Timberlake you are not an actor and I see right through your little bulls**t speech,’ while a third wrote: ‘Justin Timberlake holding a teary-eyed press conference about his one DUI charge as if we care. He really thinks this is the year 2000.’

    Justin Timberlake has been mocked mercilessly for a speech he gave outside a Sag Harbor court on Friday

     

    Justin Timberlake has been mocked mercilessly for a speech he gave outside a Sag Harbor court on Friday

    The singer was arrested in the Hamptons on June 18 and has pled guilty to a DWI charge

     

    The singer was arrested in the Hamptons on June 18 and has pled guilty to a DWI charge

    Someone else said sarcastically: ‘Justin Timberlake was very convincingly contrite giving his speech after leaving the court,’ and a different person wrote: ‘Justin Timberlake’s advice on not driving after a drink rings hollow given his own impaired driving incident. Actions speak louder.’

    When a clip of his speech was shared on TikTok, people continued to mock the star as one person said: ‘Lol preaching after he got caught,’ while another joked: ‘Thank you Justin you’ve changed me life with this eye opening information.’

    However, others defended Timberlake as one person posted: ‘Props to Justin Timberlake for owning it,’ while another said: ‘I can appreciate & respect Justin Timberlake for accepting responsibility for his driving irresponsibly.

    ‘In a world of complete lack of accountability this was rare. Whether court mandated or not, he still did it! Thank you,’ they added.

    Dressed in a dark gray T-shirt and a matching sweater, Timberlake told the crowd: ‘Many of you have probably been covering me for a lot of my life and as you may know I try to hold myself to a very high standard. This was not that.

    ‘I found myself in a position where I could have made a different decision, but I’ve had some time to reflect on that and I also understand I have a platform, you have a platform – we share that platform – so what I would like to say to everyone watching and listening is: if you have one drink don’t get behind the wheel of a car.’

    He continued: ‘There are so many alternatives, call a friend, take an Uber, take a taxi. This is a mistake that I made but I hope everyone watching and listening can learn from this mistake. And like I said, even one drink, don’t get behind the wheel of a car.

    ‘I grew up in a small town, so I can appreciate and understand the strain this must’ve been on the people of Sag Harbor, to everyone involved I am very grateful and I thank them.’

    People quickly started to poke fun at his speech as someone described it on X as 'teary-eyed'

    People quickly started to poke fun at his speech as someone described it on X as ‘teary-eyed’

    One person claimed Timberlake's speech was 'bulls**t' and said he was 'not an actor'

    One person claimed Timberlake’s speech was ‘bulls**t’ and said he was ‘not an actor’

    Someone else branded Timberlake a 'clown' and describe his speech as a 'moral lecture'

    Someone else branded Timberlake a ‘clown’ and describe his speech as a ‘moral lecture’

    During his speech, Timberlake spoke about alternatives to driving such as Uber or calling a friend

     

    During his speech, Timberlake spoke about alternatives to driving such as Uber or calling a friend

    As part of his plea deal, Timberlake committed to making a public statement about the dangers of drunk driving

    As part of his plea deal, Timberlake committed to making a public statement about the dangers of drunk driving

    The popstar added: ‘I guess in closing I’d like to say, we can all be more safe out there and I’m going to do my part, I hope that everyone else does their part. Thank you very much.’

    As part of his plea deal, Timberlake committed to making a public statement about the dangers of drunk driving.

    Judge Carl Irace initially expressed dissatisfaction with the proposed statement, preferring a public service announcement.

    However, he ultimately accepted the deal under certain conditions.

    Timberlake’s lawyer, Edward Burke Jr, also spoke to reporters outside the Sag Harbor courthouse and said: ‘My client finished the contents of one drink in two hours at the American hotel, and contrary to what was reported he wasn’t drinking other people’s drinks or warned in advance not to drive.

    ‘He wasn’t rude, obnoxious, belligerent. He was polite and respectful during his whole encounter with law enforcement as they were to him,’ he added.

  • Joy Behar Suffers Wardrobe Malfunction on ‘The View’: Sara Haines Reveals What Really Happened (HG)

    Joy Behar Suffers Wardrobe Malfunction on ‘The View’: Sara Haines Reveals What Really Happened (HG)

    Oops … Joy Behar did it again! The longtime cohost of The View suffered a wardrobe malfunction while walking out onto the show during the Thursday, September 12, episode.

    If you were watching at home, you might have noticed a slight commotion between Joy, 81, and cohost Sara Haines as they made their way to their seats at the table. Sara, 46, dished on the moment and what actually happened during an episode of The View’s “Behind the Table” podcast later that day with the show’s executive producer, Brian Teta.

    “I want to talk about what happened on the walkout today,” Brian, 48, began the segment. “Because I’m sitting at my little podium and I’m watching you guys walk out, and it’s kind of … occasionally you walk out in clumps, that does happen from time to time. You walked out with Ana Navarro the other day.”

    Joy Behar Suffers Wardrobe Malfunction on The View, Sara Haines Reveals |  Closer Weekly

    Sara revealed that Ana, 52, said, “‘Hold onto me,’ because her heels were high. I’m like the companion animal to every host.”

    Brian continued, “Today it looked like Joy was having a wardrobe malfunction.” The comment caused Sara to explain what really went down and why she jumped in to help Joy during the mishap.

    “I saw Joy, she’s futzing around with her microphone, and I saw it was falling down, and she’s walking, and I thought, you know, let me help you because I can see what you’re doing,” she explained. “So I just grabbed her mic, slid it on her pants and pulled her sweater over it so it looked nice.”

    “I always feel this need to take care of her,” Sara continued. “I mean, she’s clearly competent in everything, but I always want to make sure she gets in her chair. I have affection, and it’s a maternal thing. I’m a fixer. Whatever she’s dealing with, let me help you and then get it done.”

    Joy Behar Suffers Wardrobe Malfunction on The View

    Joy Behar Suffers Wardrobe Malfunction on The View
    Brian took notice from behind the camera of Joy and Sara trying to fix her microphone and outfit. Sara explained that she saw Brian mouthing “explain what you just did” behind the camera, hoping she would explain to viewers at home what went down.

    “Because it was on camera, I do think people at home were probably wondering what was happening,” he said. “I thought, you know, you were like zipping her up, zipping her down.”

    “It was just the microphone, we were not soft-swinging,” Sara shared, to which Brian responded, “I had no idea what was going on.”

    “I did have my hand in her pants, but other than that … no, but if you’re like mouthing to me while Whoopi [Goldberg’s] starting the show, I was like, I’m not interrupting a debate question about Joy’s mic,” Sara said.

    Brian ultimately agreed that Sara did the right thing in continuing on with the first segment of the show.

    “Once Whoopi got started, I was saying, ‘OK, we’re done. We’re moving on.’”

    By bringing up the topic on the podcast, Brian wanted to give “clarity” to the audience members who were wondering about what might have happened during the show that day.

    Fans of the program might remember that Joy suffered a wardrobe malfunction on-air in February 2023 when her bra was exposed.

  • Justin Timberlake pleads guilty to lesser charge after drunk driving arrest (HG)

    Justin Timberlake pleads guilty to lesser charge after drunk driving arrest (HG)

    Sept 13 (Reuters) – Pop star Justin Timberlake pleaded guilty in a New York State court on Friday to a lesser traffic charge than drunk driving after he was arrested over the summer when police spotted him failing to obey a stop sign and veering off lane.

    Timberlake, 43, agreed to plead guilty to driving while ability impaired, a lesser traffic violation than driving while impaired, multiple media reports say.

    He was fined $500 and ordered to perform community service, Variety reported. Timberlake’s attorney Edward Burke said he was pleased with the reduced charge, and disputed any reports that Timberlake was drunk when he was arrested, CBS News reported.

    Timberlake’s license had already been suspended. The judge also sentenced Timberlake to 25-40 hours of community service at a non-profit, and ordered him to make a “public safety announcement.”

    Timberlake pleaded not guilty on Aug. 2 to a charge of driving while intoxicated. He was arrested on June 18 in the town of Sag Harbor on Long Island, where he was driving a 2025 gray BMW shortly after midnight.

    When stopped by police, Timberlake’s eyes “were bloodshot and glassy, a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage was emanating from his breath, he was unable to divide attention, he was unsteady afoot and performed poorly on all standardized field sobriety tests,” court documents said.

    Timberlake told the officer he had one martini before driving and refused to take a breathalyzer test.

    After the hearing on Friday, Timberlake told reporters, “I try to hold myself to a very high standard for myself, and this was not that.”

    He also said, “This is a mistake that I made but I’m hoping that whoever’s watching and listening right now can learn from this mistake. I know that I certainly have. And like I said — even one drink. Don’t get behind the wheel of a car.”

    (Reporting by Brendan O’Brien in Chicago and Rich McKay in Atlanta; Editing by Rosalba O’Brien)