Celeb news for the week of Nov. 7

BTS star Jungkook is to perform at the World Cup in Qatar.

The decision to host the football tournament in the Gulf state has caused deep controversy due to Qatar's stance on homosexuality - which is illegal in the country - but the 25-year-old K-Pop singer will be amongst the names who take to the stage during the football tournament.

Prince Philip reportedly "considered" suing Netflix over an episode of 'The Crown'.

The royal - who was married to the late Queen Elizabeth from 1947 until his death at the age of 99 in 2021 - was reportedly thinking about taking the team behind the biographical series to court when he was left "very upset" and consulted royal law firm Farrer and Co when an episode blamed him for the death of his sister Princess Cecilie.

Taylor Swift was the big winner at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2022.

The 32-year-old pop star took home a total of four awards from the annual awards ceremony including Best Artist, Best Pop, as well as both Best Video and Best Longform Video for 'All Too Well (10 Minute Version'.)

Kim Kardashian wants to "use [her] voice" to help bring justice to children.

The 42-year-old reality superstar - who has children North, nine, Saint, six, Chicago, four, and three-year-old Psalm with ex-husband Kanye West - was honoured with the Giving Tree Award at the 2022 Baby2Baby Gala on Saturday (12.11.22) and used her speech to continue to support the nonprofit organisation on their mission to provide essentials for children in poverty.

Sir Rod Stewart turned down a gig in Qatar even though he was offered more than $1 million.

The 77-year-old rock legend was offered the seven-figure sum to entertain crowds in the Middle East country - which has been chosen to host the upcoming World Cup but has drawn controversy over the decision because homosexuality is illegal there- in 2021 and rejected the lucrative gig because it "wasn't right" to go.

Harry Styles helped a pregnant fan do a gender reveal at his concert.

The 28-year-old pop megastar was headlining a gig at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Friday (11.11.22) and revealed to the 17,000-seat arena that mother-to-be Sidney will soon be giving birth to a baby girl.

Dua Lipa will not be performing at the Qatar World Cup.

The decision to host the football tournament in the Gulf state has caused deep controversy due to Qatar's stance on homosexuality - which is illegal in the country - and even though the 27-year-old pop star was rumoured to be taking to the stage there later this month, she has explained that no such performance has ever been on the agenda.

Backstreet Boys are planning another Las Vegas residency.

The 'I Want It That Way' hitmakers completed a two-year stint at Planet Hollywood in 2019 but are hoping to book another concert series there, which will last even longer, because they "loved" the experience.

Taylor Lautner has got married.

The 'Twilight' actor tied the knot with 24-year-old Taylor Dome in front of around 100 guests at Epoch Estate Wines, outside of Paso Robles, California, on Friday (11.11.22) evening, exactly a year after they got engaged after three years of dating.

Louis Tomlinson has broken his arm.

The 30-year-old singer has apologised to fans because he has been forced to cancel a string of personal appearances to promote his new album, 'Faith in the Future', after falling over after a concert in New York City on Friday (11.11.22) and "badly" injuring his limb.

Keith Levene has died.

The Public Image Ltd. guitarist - who was also one of the original members of The Clash - died of liver cancer at the age of 65 on Friday (11.11.22), his family and friends have revealed.

Kylie Minogue's family are "delighted" she's back in Australia.

The 'Spinning Around' singer had lived in London for several years before returning to her native land earlier this year and she admitted her parents Ron and Carole, and siblings Brendan and Dannii couldn't be happier to have her nearby again.

The release of Aaron Carter's memoir has been postponed "out of respect" for his family.

The 'I Want Candy' singer was found dead at home aged just 34 on 5 November and days later, Ballast Books announced plans to release 'Aaron Carter: An Incomplete Story of an Incomplete Life' on 15 November, but following a backlash, they have now decided against publishing the tome.

Mel B has teased the Spice Girls have "exciting plans" in the pipeline.

The 47-year-old pop star reunited with former bandmates Geri Horner, Emma Bunton, and Melanie C for a UK stadium tour in 2019 and though the group - which originally also included Victoria Beckham - are rumoured to be hitting the road again in 2023, she refused to confirm exactly what is in store for them.

Lindsay Lohan is "excited" about a potential 'Freaky Friday' sequel.

The 'Falling For Christmas' actress confirmed Jamie Lee Curtis - who played her mother in the 2003 body-swap comedy - had been in touch to discuss the possibility of a follow-up to the film while she was back working on her festive comeback project.

Aaron Carter took in a homeless woman before he died.

The pop star - who is survived by his fiancee Melanie Martin and their 11-month-old son Prince - was found dead last week at the age of 34 and the woman who is said to have discovered his body was reportedly on the streets before he took her in and employed her as a housekeeper following a possible break in

Jesy Nelson is preparing to release new music.

The former Little Mix star split from her record label over creative differences after the release of her first solo single 'Boyz' over a year ago but Jesy, 31, is finally ready to share her new music with the world.

Taylor Swift has added 17 more dates to her 'Eras' stadium tour.

The 32-year-old singer/songwriter will embark on her biggest US tour to date next year, taking in 52 shows across the country, including five nights at L.A.'s SoFi Stadium.

Cardi B has paid tribute to Takeoff following his memorial service.

The 28-year-old rapper was shot and killed in Houston earlier this month and Cardi - who is married to Takeoff's cousin and Migos bandmate Offset - took to Instagram to pay tribute to the late star.

Alec Baldwin has filed a lawsuit against four members of the 'Rust' crew.

In October 2021, cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was accidentally shot and killed by a prop gun being held by lead actor Alec and he is now suing armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, first assistant director Dave Halls, prop supplier Seth Kenney and prop master Sarah Zachry over the shooting.

Boris Becker is giving lessons in Greek philosophy to his fellow prisoners.

The German tennis legend, 54, was jailed for two and a half years in April for fraudulently hiding £2.5 million in assets to avoid paying debts and is reportedly giving his fellow inmates at HMP Huntercombe in Oxfordshire philosophy classes and a source claimed that he is the "perfect" person to teach the course.

King Charles is reportedly set to pay staff members a bonus to help with the cost-of-living crisis.

The 73-year-old monarch - who acceded to the throne upon the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth in September - is said to be personally boosting the wages of those on his payroll who less than £30,000 a year by £600.

Aaron Carter took in a homeless woman before he died.

The pop star - who is survived by his fiancee Melanie Martin and their 11-month-old son Prince - was found dead last week at the age of 34 and the woman who is said to have discovered his body was reportedly on the streets before he took her in and employed her as a housekeeper following a possible break-in. while they were away.

Britney Spears wants to "repair" her relationship with her sons.

The 40-year-old pop star is mother to Sean Preston, 17, and 16-year-old Jayden with ex-husband Kevin Federline, 44, but has become estranged from them in recent months and has reportedly stopped posting nude photos onto Instagram as part of a "concerted effort" to make amends.

Nick Cannon has become a dad for the eleventh time.

The 42-year-old star took to social media in the early hours of Saturday (12.11.22) to announce that he and Abby De La Rosa were now parents to daughter Beautiful Zeppelin as he paid tribute to the newborn's mother.

Brooke Shields regrets telling the world she was a virgin.

The 57-year-old model revealed in a 1985 book when she was 20 that she had not yet had sexual intercourse and became the "most famous virgin in the world" but wished she hadn't said anything because the comment "never left her alone."

Seth Rogen says his new 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' movie will be "deeply personal".

The 40-year-old actor is proud of the script for the upcoming movie and insisted that it won't be just a typical action film.

Jennifer Aniston is "at peace" about her IVF journey.

The 53-year-old actress recently revealed that she secretly underwent unsuccessful IVF treatment in the past but friends have insisted that Jennifer is "really happy right now" despite her struggles.

Jada Pinkett-Smith "cannot believe" her stepson is 30 years old.

The 51-year-old actress is mother to Jaden, 24, and Willow 21 from her marriage to Hollywood star Will Smith but he also has son Trey with ex-wife Sheree Zampino and Jada took to social media on Friday (11.11.22) to mark her stepson's milestone birthday.

Kelsey Grammer is trying to redeem some of his "failures" as a father.

The 67-year-old actor is father to Spencer, 39 with his first wife Doreen Alderman, Greer, 30, with ex-girlfriend Barrie Buckner, Mason 21, and Jude, 17 with ex-wife Camille Meyer as well as Faith, 10, Gabriel, seven and five-year-old James with current wife Kayte Walsh and explained that he has been "working on a lot of things" when it comes to his family.

Lea Michele had to miss a performance of 'Funny Girl' after sustaining a back injury.

The 35-year-old actress is starring as comedienne Fanny Brice in a Broadway revival of the classic musical but had to pull out of the show on Friday (11.11.22) just two hours before curtain up and promised she will be back tomorrow.

Max Casella didn't hit puberty until he was 27.

The 55-year-old actor revealed that he has a "malfunctioning pituitary gland" - which normally regulates growth, metabolism, and reproduction through the hormones that it produces - and "hadn't even shaved" by the time he reached his mid-twenties.

Kevin Conroy has died at the age of 66.

The actor - who was best known for having provided the voice of legendary superhero Batman on 'Batman: The Animated Series' in the 1990s and also starred as the character in many other projects across several decades- passed away on Thursday (10.11.22), following a short battle with cancer.

Lala Kent split from Don Lopez after posting a "thirst trap".

The 'Vanderpump Rules' star, 32, struck up a relationship with Don, 38,after meeting him on the set of her reality show earlier this year but explained that even though they had "a lot of fun in the bedroom", the pair had to go their separate ways because a social media post she created led to a lot of rumours about him.

Gallagher has died at the age of 76.

The legendary comedian - whose real name was Leo Anthony Gallagher Jr and who was known for smashing watermelons as part of his act - passed away on Friday (11.11.22) after suffering "massive organ failure" which followed several years of heart attacks, a representative has confirmed.

Michelle Williams still takes acting lessons.

The 42-year-old actress has been nominated for four Academy Awards since starting her career in Hollywood in the late 1990s but admitted that she finds the tuition process to be "calming."

Dolly Parton still gets starstruck.

The 76-year-old music icon - who was inducted into the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday (05.11.22) - has been on the country scene for more than 50 years but has been "thrilled" to have talked to fellow industry legends as she prepares her next album.

Sylvester Stallone has learned to prioritise his family over his career.

The 76-year-old actor - who has daughters Scarlet, 20, Sistine, 24, and Sophia, 26, with wife Jennifer Flavin but was previously been married to Brigitte Nielsen and has late son Sage and Seargeoh with ex-wife Sasha Czack - explained that in the "last few years", he has stopped trying to "obsess" over who is being cast in blockbusters because family is what "really matters."

Joe Jonas says keeping his marriage to Sophie Turner private makes him a "better person".

The Jonas Brother thought he wanted to be "an open book" but soon realised he wanted to keep his relationship with the ex 'Games of Thrones' star, 26 - who he tied the knot with in 2019 - out of the public glare.

Millie Bobby Brown says Finn Wolfhard is a "lousy kisser".

The 'Stranger Things' star admitted her 19-year-old co-star in the Netflix sci fi series set in the 80s is not very talented at tonsil tennis.

Tyson Fury lives in a "mad house."

The 34-year-old boxing champion has daughters Venezuela, 13, Valencia Amber, four, and Athena, 15 months, and sons Prince John James, nine, Prince Tyson Fury II, four, and Prince Adonis Amaziah, three, with 'Loose Women' star Paris Fury, 32, and admitted that their brood makes for a "crazy" domestic set-up where there is never a quiet moment.

Jason Momoa "doesn't like wearing clothes anymore".

The 'Slumberland' actor explained he has taken to wearing a traditional malo - a thong-like garment - while preparing for his upcoming role in Apple TV+ series 'Chief of War', which is set in 18th century Hawaii, and he finds the skimpy item comfortable, he now dons them all the time.

Bob Dylan's teenage love letters are up for sale.

The 81-year-old singer wrote 42 notes to Barbara Ann Hewitt between 1957 to 1959 and the 150 pieces of paper have been hailed as hugely "culturally important" because they shed light on the veteran musician's early life, including his ambition to change his name from Robert Zimmerman and going on to sell a million records.

Britney Spears's legal team wants her father to be held in contempt of court.

The 'Toxic' hitmaker's attorney, Mathew Rosengart, has filed a motion for sanctions against Jamie Spears and his lawyers after accusing them of intentionally seeking to disclose his client's private medical records in order to embarrass and intimidate her.

Kim Kardashian has been granted a temporary restraining order against a man who claims to "communicate with [her] telepathically".

The 42-year-old reality star has taken legal action against the unnamed guy, who she claimed has tried to access her California home on multiple occasions while she has been away, having expressed a desire to be her business partner.

Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger "truly loathed" each other for a while.

The 76-year-old actor starred in the 1992 comedy movie 'Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot' alongside Estelle Getty but admitted he was tricked into signing up for the flop because he'd heard his rival wanted the project.

Viola Davis' career was "limited" by her skin colour in the early days.

The 57-year-old actress started out in the industry in the late 1990s and explained that there is a "deficit" of stories about black women and often found herself playing supporting characters because Hollywood has failed to "dig deep" into her culture.

Sam Smith reveals their new album 'Gloria' will feature Ed Sheeran, Jessie Reyez, and Koffee.

The 30-year-old star - who is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns - took to Twitter to share details about their upcoming LP after already breaking records with the first single from the album, 'Unholy', a collaboration with Kim Petras that made them the first non-binary and transgender artists to sit atop the Billboard 100.

Ryan Coogler learned to swim for 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'.

The 36-year-old filmmaker felt it was important he also got comfortable in the water after several cast members had to learn to free dive for the vast number of underwater scenes in the film, which are based around antagonist Namor (Tenoch Huerta), the ruler of deep-sea land Talokan.

Sylvester Stallone would have been the "world's shortest" Superman.

The 76-year-old actor - who stands at 5' 10" - auditioned for the title role in the 1978 superhero movie and joked that had he been successful in his bid for the part that eventually went to Christopher Reeve, he wouldn't have looked good in the costume.

Chris Rock is set to become the first comedian to perform live on Netflix.

The 57-year-old star will make history when he performs in a yet-to-be-titled comedy special in 2023.

Hilary Duff has branded the release of the late Aaron Carter's unfinished autobiography "heartless".

The 'I Want Candy' singer was found dead last weekend aged 34 and just a few days later, Ballast Books confirmed they will be bringing out 'Aaron Carter: An Incomplete Story of an Incomplete Life' on Tuesday (15.11.22), much to the fury of his former girlfriend, who slammed the "disgusting" publishers for cashing in on his passing.

Paul Haggis has been found liable on three counts of rape and sexual abuse.

The 'Crash' filmmaker has been ordered to pay $7.5 million in compensatory damages, as well as additional punitive damages - of which the amount will be determined on Monday (14.11.22) - after a jury came to a unanimous verdict on Thursday (10.11.22) after almost six hours of deliberations.

Chris Evans and Alba Baptista are "very in love".

The 41-year-old actor and the 25-year-old actress have been quietly dating for more than a year, and Chris has "never been happier".

Kris Jenner has wished her "amazing partner" Corey Gamble a happy birthday.

The 67-year-old star has taken to Instagram to post a heartfelt birthday message to Corey, who turned 42 on Thursday (10.11.22).

Jane Fonda hopes to become an "example" for young people.

The Hollywood star will celebrate her 85th birthday on December 21, and Jane has urged young people to not fear getting older.

Lindsay Lohan felt "it was time" to return to Hollywood.

The 36-year-old actress stars in Netflix's 'Falling for Christmas' - which marks her first major movie role in almost a decade - and Lindsay is delighted to be working in Hollywood once again.

Khloe Kardashian rejected numerous Met Gala invites before making her debut in 2022.

The 38-year-old star attended the annual fundraising gala in New York City earlier this year, even though she's "not big on red carpets".

Gisele Bundchen has bought an $11.5 million Miami Beach mansion across the water from Tom Brady's home.

The 42-year-old model and Tom - who have Benjamin, 12, and Vivian, nine, together - recently announced their break-up, and the catwalk star has already bought a property across the creek from the NFL icon.

Lauren London has "just started" healing from Nipsey Hussle's death.

The rap star was fatally shot in Los Angeles in March 2019, aged 33, and Lauren - the mother of his six-year-old son, Kross - is still coming to terms with his death.

50 Cent has branded Madonna "pathetic".

The 'Candy Shop' rapper has hit out at the 64-year-old singer over her raunchy TikTok videos after she recently shared a post in which she donned a see-through shirt with lace bra, corset, and black jeans as she lip-synched to Baby Keem's track 'Vent'.

Anya Taylor-Joy has been "craving" time with her boyfriend Malcolm McRae.

The 'Queen's Gambit' actress bought a flat in east London last year and while she's been away working for a lot of time since then, she loves nothing more than just experience "life together" with the musician, even if they're just doing chores and other mundane tasks.

Khloe Kardashian is healing "so well" after having a tumour removed from her face.

The 38-year-old star confirmed a few weeks ago she had undergone an operation to have a precancerous melanoma removed from her cheek and after being spotted out and about, including at the CFDA Fashion Awards earlier this week, with a bandage on her face, she revealed she's been asked to keep the surgery site covered for six months.

Rainn Wilson has 'changed his name' to Rainnfall Heat Wave Extreme Winter Wilson.

The 56-year-old actor - who played Dwight Schrute in the US 'Office' - has changed his moniker on social media as part of his role as an Arctic Basecamp board member in a bid to raise awareness about the risks of the melting Arctic as world leaders are arriving at COP27 in Egypt.

Wynonna Judd admits recreating The Judds' 1991 Farewell Tour was "painful as hell".

The 58-old singer rose to fame alongside her mother Naomi - who took her own life in April 2022 at the age of 76 after years of suffering from depression - and earlier this month she revisited the site of their final show together decades later for 'The Judds: Love Is Alive' tribute concert.

Doja Cat has begged Elon Musk for help with her Twitter account.

The 'Woman' hitmaker recently changed her screenname to Christmas but has found herself unable to change it back, so directly appealed to the billionaire - who bought the platform last month - to restore her old moniker.

Alicia Keys and Justin Bieber are expected to perform at Takeoff's memorial service.

The two stars are set to take to the stage at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Friday (11.11.22), where fans and loved ones will gather for a celebration of life in honour of the Migos rapper, who was shot and killed last week, TMZ reports.