Confessions of a Celebrities Freak

Burt Young, known for playing Rocky Balboa’s brother-in-law Paulie in the 'Rocky' franshise, has died at the age of 83. “Burt was an actor of tremendous emotional range. He could make you cry and he could scare you to death. But the real pathos that I experienced was the poignancy of his soul.  That’s where it came from.” It was revealed he died on October 8th in Los Angeles.  He adopted the name Burt Young amid beginning acting, and has starred in over 160 films and TV shows. One of the biggest characters he played was Paulie, Rocky Balboa’s best friend and the brother of his wife Adrian.  His performance in the first 'Rocky' movie earned him an Oscar nomination. He went on to reprise the role in every 'Rocky' movie through to 'Rocky Balboa' in 2006. In 2009, he revealed he was the only actor cast in 'Rocky' who didn’t have to audition.  Sylvester Stallone saw him on the MGM lot and told him he had to be in the movie. “I thought the script had t

In a snippet shared from her memoir 'The Woman in Me,' Britney Spears has opened up about one her most memorable live performances, the 2001 VMAs where she performed 'I'm a Slave 4 U' with an albino Burmese python named Banana.  “The plan was for me to sing ‘I’m a Slave 4 U,’ and we decided I would use a snake as a prop. It’s become an iconic moment in VMAs history, but it was even more terrifying than it appeared. All I knew was to look down, because I felt if I looked up and caught its eye, it would kill me.” She survived the performance and is now revealing what she was thinking at the time. "In my head I was saying, Just perform, just use your legs and perform. But what nobody knows is that as I was singing, the snake brought its head right around to my face, right up to me, and started hissing. I was thinking, Are you f---ing serious right now? The f---ing goddamn snake’s tongue is flicking out at me. Right. Now. Finally, I got to the part where I handed i

Alicia Keys has clarified a post on Instagram after she receieved backlash from some users who misunderstood it as support for Hamas' attack on Israel.  She shared a photo of herself wearing a green and brown moto jacket, making reference to paragliding in the caption. "What would you do if you weren't afraid of anything? Tell me your truth. I’ve had my eyes on paragliding…. 👀👀.”  As paragliders were used as part of Hamas' infiltration, some users interpreted this as being antisemitic and insensitive. They even alleged she wore green in reference to the Hamas flag. She proceeded to delete the photo later that day, and shared a statement regarding the post. "The post I shared earlier was COMPLETELY unrelated in any way to the recent devastating loss of innocent lives. My heart has been breaking….I pray for and stand for peace.” Soon after, her former manager, who is Israeli-American, posted a photo of the two hugging, expressing his support for her. “There’s talk

Alec Baldwin could still be facing charges in connection with the fatal 'Rust' shooting that took place in 2021.  Special prosecutors in New Mexico revealed they intend to present a grand jury their case against Alec, whom they believe to be responsible for the shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injury of director Joel Souza on set. The case will be presented within the next two months. "The grand jury will determine whether probable cause exists to bind Baldwin over on criminal charges." If he is convicted, Alec could be facing up to 18 months behind bars. “After extensive investigation over the past several months, additional facts have come to light that we believe show Mr. Baldwin has criminal culpability in the death of Halyna Hutchins and the shooting of Joel Souza." “We believe the appropriate course of action is to permit a panel of New Mexico citizens to determine from here whether Mr. Baldwin should be held over for criminal trial.” Alec

Allison Holker has put the LA home she shared with late husband tWitch (Stephen Boss) on the market. It's listed for $3.795 million.  The space is familiar to fans as Allison was prone to posting videos dancing in the home. The couple moved into the property in 2019, and shared a redesign of the place in 2021, collaborating with Pottery Barn. The six bedroom, six bathroom home was redesigned to be perfect for their three children, Weslie (15), Zaia (3), and Maddox (7). Allison shared at the time she "really wanted the home to feel like a sanctuary for us where we could breathe together and just create memories in this really warm space.” Anthony Paradise of Sotheby’s currently holds the listing.  It's a 4,600 square foot house that was built in 2018 and reflects a “chic modern farmhouse” feel. The kichen is bright, and white, with a large center island with a sink and extra seating. Nearby is a separate wine cellar and butler's pantry. The main living space is open con

Julianne Hough has returned to the dancefloor, and will be joining the 'Dancing With the Stars: Live! The Tour,' starting in January 2024. This news comes months after she returned for season 32 of the reality show as a host, alongside Alfonso Ribeiro.  "I'm so thrilled to be joining my DWTS family as we hit the road and go on tour! It's going to be an incredible show featuring never-before-seen numbers by our amazing pros, including a few special performances by yours truly, and I can't wait to connect in person with all the fans who watch us on TV every week." She is set to take the stage on select dates, running through March. Tickets are available now. The list of tour performers doesn't hold either, with stars including Alan Bersten, Pasha Pashkov, Emma Slater, and Gleb Savcheno. Also in the mix are professional dancers Britt Stewart and Brandon Armstrong, along with season 30 winner Daniella Karagach and newbie Rylee Arnold. There will also be ce

Will Smith is opening up around the drama that followed Jada Pinkett Smith's tell-all. On the release date of her memoir 'Worthy,' which detailed how she and Will quietly separated "in every way except legally" in 2016, Jada had fun with the interest surrounding their unconventional relationship.  In a video shared on October 17th, Will wrote, "OFFICIAL STATEMENT." "Here's the thing. My opinion is..." Before finishing sentences, he was interrupted with an itchy nose. As he sneezed, the camera zoomed out to should several landscapes around the globe. The ruse turned heads, and King Bach was one commenting "Bless you," alongside a laughing emoji. "I'm going to use this next time somebody asks me about politics," beatboxer Adym Evans said. Film producer Brad Haugen commented, "Needed you to weigh in with this opinion. It's on point!"  Jokes aside, Will remains open about his thoughts on Jada's book, wh

Sophia Bush has begun dating someone new, following her divorce from estranged husband Grant Hughes.  She is now dating former USWNT soccer player Ashlyn Harris, who is also currently in the midst of a legal separation from estranged wife Ali Krieger. News of the romance comes two month after reports surfaced that Sophia filed for divorce from Grant, ending their 13-month marriage. Grant listed June 27th as their separation date and cited irreconcilable differences as the reason. He also asked the court not to grant spousal support to either party, and that they each cover their own attorney fees. Ashlyn submitted her own divorce papers in September to end her marriage to fellow soccer star Ali. The two share daughter Sloane (2) and son Ocean (14 months). The filing came almost four years after they married in Miami. Recently Sophia and Ashlyn have crossed paths multiple times, including being on a panel alongside Sophie Ann Kelly at the Cannes Lions advertising festival in June. "

Christmas is on its way as Leighton Meester and Robbie Amell team up to star in a new holiday rom-com 'EX-mas.'  They are set to play Graham and Ali who are former fiancés who called it quits before the holidays. In the trailer, Graham initially tells his family he won’t be able to make it for Christmas due to a work obligation. He ends up deciding to surprise them, but upon arrival, he’s greeted by a familiar and unexpected face. “What are you doing here?” Graham asks as he sees Ali in his parent’s house. “I thought you said he was working,” she says, while his sister (Veronika Slowikowska) tries to play dumb. Graham shares frustrations with his mother (Kathryn Greenwood),for inviting his ex over for the holidays. Ali then offers to leave to make things more comfortable for everyone, but Graham's mother shuts the idea down.  Once he learns Ali is here to stay, Graham decides to take matters into his own hands. “I have to get Mom and Dad to dump Ali. Otherwise I’m going to

Britney Spears has opened up about having an abortion while she was in a relationship with Justin Timberlake. In her upcoming memoir, 'The Woman in Me,' she revealed she became pregnant while with Justin in the early 2000s. “But Justin definitely wasn’t happy about the pregnancy. He said we weren’t ready to have a baby in our lives, that we were way too young." “I’m sure people will hate me for this, but I agreed not to have the baby. I don’t know if that was the right decision. If it had been left up to me alone, I never would have done it. And yet Justin was so sure that he didn’t want to be a father.” Her memoir is set to be released on October 24th, and beforehand, it was revealed Justin was "not going to be happy" with what's inside. According to sources, Britney went "after him hard." Another insider revealed at the time it was “not Britney’s intention to skewer anyone” as she only wanted “to relay the facts from her perspective.” During the y

Maren Morris and husband Ryan Hurd have separated following five years of marriage.  Maren filed for divorce on October 2nd, citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason. Their date of separation matches the date of filing, and the two have a prenup in place. The couple met while cowriting the 2014 Tim McGraw hit 'Last Turn Home,' beginning a friendship before turning it romantic.  They officially began dating in 2015, and Ryan proposed two years later. They wed in Nashville in March 2018. A year later, Maren gushed over her "creative collaborator. We were paired together six years ago to write a song. We didn’t know each other and it just kind of grew from there, so music has always been really intertwined in our love for each other." Maren claims the two looked to another A-List couple in the industry when figuring out how to make a marriage work. “I’ve learned so much from Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman. They’ve got the two-week rule. … They just make it look s

50 Cent has been busy on social media, and has been trolling P Diddy over being the one to blame for Tupac's death. Recently, he shared a clip of Keefe D, who was arrested not too long ago for the murder of Tupac. “🤦‍♂️LMAO 😆Brother Love, show some love. Damn should have just sent this fool a few dollars. #bransoncognac #lecheminduroi.” In the video, Keefe sat down for an interview and shared criticisms of Diddy for allegedly ruining his life. He also revealed he never received any money from Diddy, showing his frustration. The interviewer asked for clarification on why exactly Keefe D was on the top of the world before he met Puffy. "Shit I was getting 300 kilos a month, ballin’. Love. My shit was smooth dude. My shit was laid out smooth man. I met your motherfucking ass, all the heat and thunder come around with your motherfucking ass.” “Brother Love, come show some love. That’s all I can fucking say, show some love Brother Love! Shit, I be seeing you doing your little fru

Christina Aguilera is bringing her vocals and repertoire to her very own Las Vegas residency, following peers Lady Gaga, Adele, and Katy Perry.  It's been reported, she will perform a bunch of her hits at The Venetian Resort's Voltaire Belle de Nuit, described as a "seductively cozy" performance space. She celebrated the announcement by posting a photo taken by Alex Loucas. "Immerse yourself in the fusion of art and music 💎 I’m bringing an intimate, seductive and sophisticated new show to Las Vegas. @voltairelv will allow me to be up-close-and-personal with YOU for a truly modern twist on the performance experience, TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY!" "I look forward to bringing Las Vegas a new show that fuses music, sophistication, and art in ways I have never performed before. What I love about the intimacy at Voltaire at The Venetian Resort is how up-close-and-personal I can be with the audience … a truly modern twist on the performance experience." She w