Lena Dunham committed to online dating after split from Jack Antonoff

OHMYGOSSIP — Lena Dunham threw herself into the dating scene “with the abandon of a grandma of ten shopping duty-free” following her break-up from Jack Antonoff.
The ‘Girls’ creator split from the Fun guitarist in December 2017 after being with him for five years and that split came in the wake of her undergoing a hysterectomy due to endometriosis – a condition that results in the tissue that lines the womb being found outside the reproductive organ.
Lena decided to throw herself into the world of online dating and used a “thirst-trap picture in some plus-size panties” posted on Instagram to entice potential suitors and had some dates with a man called ‘Jeremy’ who “slid into” her “DMs” with her even visiting his house after getting to know him on the social media platform.
However, the 32-year-old actress’ soon realised the dating game had changed due to the #MeToo movement, with America guys reassessing the way they acted around women.
Writing an essay about her experiences for Vogue, she revealed: “After half a decade with the same person, I had returned to my dating life with the abandon of a grandma of ten shopping duty-free. I had missed all of this: the anxiety of constructing a new identity worth wanting, the jittery caffeine-high moments before the first kiss, and an introduction to someone’s second personality, the one they have when lust is unleashed. It’s always amazed me how people transform once sex is introduced … But when I emerged onto the free market, what I found was a vastly changed world. Among its many reverberations, the #MeToo movement had made any sensible or sensitive man reconsider his impact on the women he has encountered over the years. As a survivor of sexual assault and dozens of trespasses, I was, of course, overjoyed that consent was now a part of the everyday vocabulary. But that conversation around consent – the echoes of ‘Is this OK?’ – served as a reminder of the fact that I was having sex at all. And sex is something I feel infinite shame about and can enjoy only if I’m so caught up in it that my awareness of the act is almost entirely obliterated by the intensity of the approach.”
Lena is yet to meet a man who she could contemplate spending the rest of her life and it has made re-evaluate what she wants in a man in all aspects of a relationship.
She said: “I know what it is to be in love, and I liked it. But the bigger issue is, I know what it’s like to make a home with someone, and I loved it. It’s safe. It’s free of shame and pain and humiliation. It was heaven, eating Indian food in front of old episodes of ‘Strangers with Candy’, and it relegated me to a life without arousal. This moment in history has forced me to ask why I want what I want, and to consider all the societal forces (gender presentation, race, privilege) that allow me to want it in the first place.”

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Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez do ‘everything’ together

OHMYGOSSIP — Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez do “everything” together.
The singer-and-actress and the retired baseball star – who got engaged earlier this month – feel they are “stronger” as a couple and, after being named joint brand ambassadors for eyewear label Quay Australia, are looking for more projects they can tackle as a team.
Jennifer, 43, said: “Everything that we do, we do together. He knows my dreams and I know his dreams, and together we feel like we’re stronger…
“We’re constantly supporting each other in our individual endeavours and thinking about all the things that we can build together.”
Alex, 49, added: “We are very grateful.”
After returning home from the Bahamas vacation where they got engaged, the couple couldn’t be happier together.
Jennifer told People magazine: “We’re really happy.”
Alex added: “We have [an] appreciation for where we are in our lives today, and that’s what we’re enjoying the most.”
The pair have been in Miami shooting their eyewear campaign, but they also love spending time in the city with their kids, Jennifer and ex-husband Marc Anthony’s 11-year-old twins Max and Emme, and Alex and his ex-wife Cynthia Scurtis’ two daughters, Natasha, 14, and 10-year-old Ella.
The ‘World of Dance’ judge said: “We all come down here and it’s our city, it’s our second home.”
Meanwhile, Jennifer’s friend Ne-Yo previously revealed she is “over the moon” after getting engaged.
He shared: “Anybody who’s ever seen the two of them together, it’s like, ‘They getting married. Yeah, they getting married. That’s going to happen.’ I found out the same way everyone else did. I looked on IG and saw and went, ‘Oh, it finally happened!’ Then I instantly sent her a text saying, ‘Congrats, congrats, congrats,’ and she said, ‘Thank you, thank you, thank you.’ And, I said, ‘OK, y’all are doing engaged stuff, you go do that.’ I’m super happy for her.
“She’s over the moon. She really is. You can totally tell. I won’t say it’s the happiest she’s ever been – I don’t personally know – but it’s the happiest I’ve seen her since I’ve known her, so that being said, good job A-Rod! He comes on set from time-to-time. He’s super fun. He’s her biggest fan, which is great, and she lights up. She already lights up a room when she walks in, because it’s just J. Lo and that’s what she does, but when he comes around it’s like, ‘OK, [put on your] sunglasses. We get it – you guys love each other and you’re happy. Alright, we understand.'”

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Stormzy joins Noughts and Crosses

OHMYGOSSIP — Stormzy has joined the cast of BBC One drama ‘Noughts + Crosses’.
The 25-year-old grime star – whose real name is Michael Owuo Jr – is ecstatic about being added to the show as he is a huge fan of author Malorie Blackman, who penned the novel series the show is based on, and says the part is a “dream come true”.
He explained: “As a die-hard fan of Malorie’s novels, being a part of this important show is a dream come true.”
Malorie – who has also written books such as ‘Checkmate’ and ‘Pig-Heart Boy’ – was “thrilled” when the ‘Shut Up’ hitmaker informed her he would be part of the TV production of her book.
She said: “The first time I met Stormzy he informed me he was a huge fan of my ‘Noughts + Crosses’ series of books.
“I’m thrilled he will now be a part of the ‘Noughts + Crosses’ TV production. It’s so exciting!”
‘Noughts + Crosses’ is set in an alternate society, in which black “Cross” people rule over white “Noughts”.
The BBC’s Executive Producer Preethi Mavahalli said the network are “honoured” to have Stormzy take on the role as they consider him to be an “icon of black British culture”.
She said: “As an icon of black British culture, we are honoured to have Stormzy play a part in this adaptation of a novel he’s such a fan of.”
The thrilling love story in a dangerous, alternative universe will star Born to Kill’s Jack Rowan as Callum McGregor and newcomer Masali Baduza as Sephy Hadley.
Helen Baxendale, Paterson Joseph and Ian Hart as also onboard.

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Gemma Chan ‘loves’ seeing inclusivity in magazines

OHMYGOSSIP — Gemma Chan “loves” seeing inclusivity on catwalks and in magazines.
The 36-year-old actress finds it “beautiful” that designers like Prabal Gurung – who produces luxury collections that go up to a size 22 – are tackling diversity and size discrimination on their runways.
She said: “[I celebrate] what Prabal Gurung’s been doing — putting models on the runway who are plus-size, who are transgender.
“I love opening up a magazine and seeing a whole mixture of body types, grey hair, dark skin, wrinkles — we’re saying that we find these things beautiful.”
The ‘Captain Marvel’ actress also spoke about racial inequality in Hollywood, as she slammed critics who took issue with her portraying Bess of Hardwick in recently-released movie ‘Mary Queen of Scots’.
Gemma insists skin colour doesn’t matter in film even when it comes to historical roles, and praised ‘Hamilton’ for casting a black actor as George Washington, as she says “our art should reflect life now.”
Speaking to Allure magazine, she added: “Why are actors of colour, who have fewer opportunities anyway, only allowed to play their own race? And sometimes they’re not even allowed to play their own race. In the past, the role would be given to a white actor who would tape up their eyes and do the role in yellow face … I feel like Hamilton opened minds a lot. We have a black man playing George Washington. They describe it as ‘America then, told by America now.’ And I think our art should reflect life now.”

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Tom Ford named CFDA Chairman

OHMYGOSSIP — Tom Ford will succeed Diane Von Furstenberg as CFDA Chairman.
The 57-year-old fashion designer has been named the 11th chairman of the prestigious Council of Fashion Designers of America, taking over the position from Diane after 13 years and the ‘A Single Man’ filmmaker is “looking forward” to stepping in to the job.
In a statement, he said: “I have had the privilege of being a member of the American Fashion community for many years and have experienced what the CFDA does for its members and the industry as a whole.
“Having lived and worked in each of the global fashion capitals of the world, I look forward to working with the Board of Directors to further the voice of American Fashion and its designers.
“As the Chairman, I look forward to continuing the incredible work Diane has done over the last 13 years. Diane is a true force and her contribution to the CFDA and to American fashion immeasurable. We all owe her a great deal.”
Ford’s position will become will be effective on January 1, 2020 and the award-winning designer will lead a board of some 19 people, including Michael Kors, Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren and Ashley Olsen to name a few.
Diane will also remain on the board, despite stepping down from the helm to tackle key topics like model welfare and diversity.
Executive Vice President of the CFDA, Lisa Smilor, wrote in a letter: “Tom Ford’s vast experience and knowledge will be of great value to the CFDA and the membership in support of our mission to bring greater visibility and opportunity to American designers globally.”
Previous CFDA Presidents include Perry Ellis, Oscar de la Renta, Bill Blass, Norman Norell, Stan Herman, Mary McFadden, Carolyne Roehm, Herbert Kasper and Sydney Wragge.

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Jessica Simpson gives birth

OHMYGOSSIP — Jessica Simpson has given birth to her daughter Birdie.
The 39-year-old singer and actress – who already has daughter Maxwell, six, and son Ace, five, with husband Eric Johnson – has reportedly welcomed her third child into the world, a daughter named Birdie Mae Johnson.
The news was reported by People magazine, who claim Jessica’s representative confirmed the happy news, saying the tot was born late on Tuesday (19.03.19) and weighed 10 lbs., 13 oz.
Earlier this week, sources said the ‘Blonde Ambition’ star was ready to give birth any day now, and had her “hospital bags packed” and waiting.
An insider said: “Jessica is definitely uncomfortable. This has been a tough pregnancy but she knows it will all be worth it when she’s holding that little baby. Her hospital bags are packed. Everyone is trying to be patient, but the family is so excited and counting the minutes until the baby is here.”
Meanwhile, Jessica previously admitted she “doesn’t understand” how she got pregnant again.
She admitted: “I thought about [having another baby], but I didn’t really know that it could actually happen. We definitely always love to practice. We actually weren’t practicing very much that month so I don’t understand. We try [to figure it out]. This might be a miracle baby.”
But despite her confusion over the new arrival, her children were “so excited” to be a big brother and big sister.
She added: “They’re so excited because they’re only fourteen months apart, so they didn’t get to experience the excitement of each other. But when I told them that we’re having another baby, I know that they’ll remember that for the rest of their lives. They are most excited about learning how to do the swaddle. Maxwell, my daughter is just so happy that it’s a girl. They ask me the craziest questions that I can’t say on TV … ‘How does the baby come out?’ ‘Where does the milk come from, I don’t understand!’ I’m a little bit too honest, and Eric’s like, ‘I don’t think we need to give out ALL the information, Jessica. So, I’m scaring my kids, I think.”

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John Legend wants to live without fear

OHMYGOSSIP — John Legend wants to “live with less fear” after learning how to swim.
The 40-year-old singer started taking swimming lessons recently for the first time since he was five years old, and he’s now said his decision to beat his fear of the water came as he wanted to open up “more opportunities” for himself and his family.
He said: “I’m definitely not where I need to be, but I’m much better than where I was, and it’s only been a couple months now. I’m excited. It’s so much fun to learn and to feel much more confident in the pool.
“I was never afraid to go in the pool, but I was afraid to go in the deep end. I’m happy that I’m able to live with less fear and be able to swim with my kids. It just opens up a lot more opportunities. I just want to be comfortable in any water settings. So if we’re out on a boat on the ocean, if we’re in a pool, no matter where we are.”
The ‘All of Me’ hitmaker was inspired to take up lessons after watching his two children – daughter Luna, two, and son Miles, 10 months, whom he has with wife Chrissy Teigen – in the water.
He added: “She’s [Luna] the one who got me excited about doing it, because we started giving her lessons. Even Miles is taking lessons now. He started lessons before me, and we have the same teacher.”
So far, John is doing well in his lessons, but still hasn’t mastered the art of floating.
Speaking to People magazine, he said: “I still can’t really [float]. It’s also just kind of counterintuitive. So many things you have to try harder, and with floating you have to relax better. You have to learn that it’s okay and you can relax and breathe easy.”

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Emma Roberts splits from Evan Peters?

OHMYGOSSIP — Emma Roberts has reportedly split from Evan Peters.
The 28-year-old actress had been engaged to her ‘American Horror Story’ co-star since 2016 and had been dating him on and off since 2012 – including having previously been engaged in 2014 – but it seems she’s now broken off their romance for good, as sources report the couple have called it quits.
One insider said: “Emma and Evan were heading for a split and now are just friends. Evan has moved out. It wasn’t a bad breakup.”
And what’s more, Emma is believed to have already moved on with actor Garrett Hedlund, 34, after they were spotted walking together in the Silverlake neighborhood of Los Angeles.
An eyewitness added that Garrett “had his arm around [her] for a bit and then they were holding hands.”
Whilst another source told Us Weekly magazine: “Garrett and Emma have been friends, but this is new, casual, and just a couple of weeks old.”
Emma and Evan, 32, first met on the set of ‘Adult World’, and started dating soon after in 2012.
They got engaged over Christmas in 2013 but called off their marriage plans in June 2015.
Evan and Emma later reconciled in August of the same year before splitting in May 2016, and then got back together later that year and announced their engagement was back on in November 2016.
Speaking about how she met Evan, Emma previously said: “Everyone thought we dated on the movie [‘Adult World’] and we didn’t, not for a long time. I, actually, on the set, was like, ‘Oh yeah, we’re totally gonna date.’ And I would try to, like, flirt with him, which ended up looking like I had something in my eye because I’d be like, ‘Hey, what’s up?’ And he literally didn’t speak to me the entire movie. He thought I was so weird.”

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Will Smith didn’t drink for a decade

OHMYGOSSIP — Will Smith “didn’t drink for over a decade” when he was starting his acting career.
The 50-year-old actor has revealed he used to keep his body in pristine shape when he was trying to make it big in Hollywood, which included cutting out all forms of alcohol for a whopping 10 years.
Will made the confession on his Facebook Watch show ‘Bucket List’, in which he was preparing for a half marathon in Cuba.
He said on the show: “I think of all the bucket lists this is the one I’m most concerned about. Like, in my deepest honesty with myself, I really am not sure if I can run 13 miles.
“Being this far out of shape is kind of a little bit new for me. I didn’t drink for over a decade. You know, during my rise as a movie star, I was, like, wildly disciplined, so being in this place in my life, even something as simple as taking my shirt off while I’m out of shape, like, you know this for me now allowing myself to be seen less than optimally is new.”
The ‘Suicide Squad’ actor completed the half marathon in two and a half hours, and said that 10 years ago he would have been “embarrassed” by the result.
He added: “You know, 10 years ago I’d have been embarrassed, I’d have been p***ed, I’d have been in my room by myself, I’d be calling a meeting with everybody to figure out what happened.”
And whilst he used to be focused on being “the biggest movie star in the world”, the Hollywood icon no longer feels that “pressure” and feels “happier” because of it.
The ‘Aladdin’ star said: “I was willing to die to be the biggest movie star in the world and there was nothing more important than that. I’m really in a different place in my life as I’ve gotten older I don’t feel the pressure of living up to the billboard image of myself like I used to, and living with these imperfections and accepting my weaknesses has brought me so much freedom. I’m the happiest I’ve ever been in my life.”

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Orlando Bloom selling bachelor pad

OHMYGOSSIP — Orlando Bloom is selling his California bachelor pad.
The 42-year-old actor has put his sprawling Beverly Hills mansion up for sale for almost $9 million, following his engagement to singer Katy Perry.
Orlando purchased the property in the trendy and pricey Trousdale Estates area a little under two years ago for $7 million from Mexican architect Miguel Angel Aragones, who had acquired the home in 2011.
Originally a perfectly ordinary 1950s ranch-style residence, Miguel transformed the property into a luxury pad reminiscent of a Miami Beach boutique hotel with four bedrooms and four bathrooms in just over 4,000 square feet.
The home comes complete with a secured courtyard entry, a swimming pool and spa, several floor-to-ceiling glass doors, three ensuite bathrooms, and an informal dining area with family room.
It’s not known as of yet whether the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ star will purchase a new property to move in with Katy, or whether the couple will choose one of the singer’s several LA homes to take residence in.
The ‘Chained to the Rhythm’ hitmaker has two multi-million dollar homes in Beverly Hills, and is still currently in a battle to acquire the eight-acre, multi-structure Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary convent in Los Feliz she hopes to convert to a sprawling family compound.
Meanwhile, Orlando’s romance with Katy almost never happened after Katy had “given up on love” when she first met the Hollywood star, following her split with ex-husband Russell Brand in 2012.
A source said: “Katy gave up on love in the early years. But within the past couple of years, her relationship with Orlando has been stronger than ever.”
The ‘Roar’ hitmaker – who was married to Russell for two years – had trust issues when she first began dating Orlando in 2016 and actually broke things off for a brief period in March 2017 before the pair later reconciled in August of the same year.

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Rana Habeeb has been killed off in Coronation Street

OHMYGOSSIP — ‘Coronation Street’ character Rana Habeeb has met her end in a tragic factory collapse.
The character, who is played by Bhavna Limbachia, was killed off in scenes of the ITV soap which aired on Wednesday (20.03.19), in which she was crushed when Underworld’s roof collapsed on top of her.
Rana’s death marks the end of the long running and popular relationship she had with Kate Connor, played by Faye Brooks, who had been waiting for Rana to arrive on their wedding day when tragedy struck.
The factory roof gave way after Carla Connor, played by Alison King, ignored advice to have it replaced and now the news of Rana’s death has left her shattered by guilt, whilst Kate is overwhelmed with grief.
However, what Carla doesn’t realise is the accident was anything but, as someone deliberately sabotaged Underworld’s roof and so has her blood on their hands.
The tear-jerking scenes bring an end to Rana’s moving storyline, which has seen her struggle with her sexuality and with finding acceptance from her devout Muslim family who disapproved of her decision, as well as breaking the heart of her husband Zeedan in the process, and keeping up the pretence of a fake marriage for the benefit of her mum and dad.
After Rana’s father passed away, she began getting closer to her mother Saira, but was devastated when she refused to attend her and Kate’s wedding.
For Rana’s actress Bhavna, the decision to leave the soap came as she wanted to pursue other roles.
The star spent much time researching for Rana’s storyline and supported charities involved with helping people deal with their sexuality and religion, and intends to continue her involvement with the projects outside of her role in ‘Corrie’.

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Charlize Theron: Seth Rogen took me under his wing

OHMYGOSSIP — Charlize Theron says Seth Rogen took her “under his wing”.
The 43-year-old actress is starring with Seth in new comedy movie ‘Long Shot’ and has said the actor – who is known for his comedic acting – showed her the ropes when it came to working on something a little less serious than the dramas and thrillers she’s used to.
She said: “I love him. Incredibly generous, he really took me under his wing.”
And Seth, 36, says he had no doubt the ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ star would be hilarious in the new project, because he’s seen her show off her comedy in interviews before.
He added: “She’s good in interviews, so I had faith she could be funny.”
For Charlize, she’s just happy her friends will finally be able to see another movie she’s in, because they only go and watch the ones where “nobody dies”.
Speaking in a joint interview for the New York Post’s Page Six column, she said: “It’s magical. I’m super grateful. So happy to be in something for a change where nobody dies. My friends don’t go and see my movies anymore. This is the first in a long time they’ll go see.”
Meanwhile, although Charlize is starring in the romantic comedy alongside Seth, she revealed earlier this year that she began “kissing herself” when she was just seven years old.
She said: “I was making out with myself at seven, I made out with dolls and with myself in the mirror.”
The ‘Atomic Blonde’ star – who recently denied romance rumours linking her to Brad Pitt – also joked that her childhood antics explain why she’s currently single.
Charlize – who has two adopted children, Jackson and August – told ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’: “It’s why I’m single.”

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Gregg Sulkin: Duchess Meghan is ‘sincere and genuine’

OHMYGOSSIP — Gregg Sulkin says Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is “one of the most sincere and genuine people” he knows.
The 26-year-old actor worked with the former actress – who was known as Meghan Markle before tying the knot with Prince Harry in May last year – in the 2015 film ‘Anti-Social’, and has said she was just as much of a “princess” before she met Prince Harry as she is now that she’s married to him.
Gregg said: “Everybody does know her as a princess, but in real life, she genuinely is also like a princess. She is one of the classiest, the nicest, one of the most sincere and genuine people I’ve ever met.”
The British actor also praised the royal – who is currently expecting her first child with Harry – for how well she’s handled the negative criticism that has surrounded her since her relationship with the flame-haired prince went public.
Speaking during an appearance on ‘Fair Game with Kristine Leahy’, he added: “She’s a superstar. She was a superstar. To me, I’m so proud the fact that she’s part of my country’s history in all honesty, aside from obviously having a personal relationship with her. I just think the way she’s handle it – obviously the press of … you know, it hasn’t been easy for her. And she’s stuck to her guns, which is, you know, ‘when they go low, we go high’ sort of mentality and I think she’s done that. I think she’s been a class act.”
Gregg isn’t the only Hollywood pal of Meghan’s to defend her from online trolls either, as George Clooney recently called treatment of the Duchess from haters “unjust”.
He said: “I think it’s a little unfair at times when – I’ve seen it when the press can turn on you for sort of ridiculous reasons and for almost nothing, and it seemed to me to be a little unjust since [Meghan] hadn’t done anything except just happen to live her life.”

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Kylie Jenner can’t wait to spend ‘quality time’ with Travis Scott

OHMYGOSSIP — Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott can’t wait to spend “quality time together” once his tour is over.
The 21-year-old model and the ‘Butterfly Effect’ rapper – who have 13-month-old daughter Stormi together – have been battling against rumours of Travis being unfaithful, but after he denied the allegations, the couple are said to be “doing really well” and are looking forward to seeing each other when Travis returns home from his ‘Astroworld’ tour.
A source told ‘Entertainment Tonight’: “[Kylie and Travis are] doing really well. Although they’ve had their recent issues, they’ve moved passed that and are moving forward.
“Travis and Kylie are a young couple, first time parents and this is all new to them. They are taking each day as an opportunity to grow and learn as a couple. Travis’ tour is almost over and the couple is looking forward to spending quality time together.”
Rumours of Travis’ alleged cheating began last month when he cancelled his Buffalo, New York, concert just hours before he was scheduled to hit the stage.
At the time, it was claimed he postponed the show to rush back to Los Angeles to be with the ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ star after she allegedly accused him of cheating.
Travis’ representative later denied the rumours, stating: “Travis Scott vehemently denies he cheated on Kylie. It is not true. He did not cheat. He cancelled one show tonight because he is under the weather.”
And earlier this month, a source confirmed the couple had simply had a “disagreement”, and were “in a good place”.
The insider said: “They recently had what all couples have, a disagreement, but it was never more than that. Kylie and Travis have a very strong relationship and trust one another fully. Stormi is the couple’s everything and the three of them try to be together as much as possible, with Kylie and Stormi going on tour with Travis or taking vacations together.”

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Jack Whitehall and Paris Hilton spark friendship

OHMYGOSSIP — Jack Whitehall has sparked a friendship with Paris Hilton after she commented on several of his social media posts.
The 30-year-old comedian is said to have landed a prestigious invite to the 38-year-old US socialite’s birthday party at her Beverly Hills mansion last weekend, after she posted eye-heart and fire emojis on a number of his Instagram posts.
A source said: “Paris and Jack have been getting to know each other in the past few weeks and have had a laugh together.
“He went to her birthday party at the weekend and posted a video of him splashing around in her pool.
“Fans have already picked up on the fact Paris has been leaving heart-eye and fire emojis on his Instagram posts, proving she is interested.”
In return, the ‘Bad Education’ star has ‘liked’ a number of Paris’ pictures on the social media site.
The source added to The Sun newspaper: “It is an unlikely friendship, but he has been ‘liking’ her snaps too.”
Jack is first thought to have caught Paris’ attention when he hosted the BRIT Awards last month.
Their friendship comes months after Jack was said to have been spotted kissing Kate Beckinsale at a Los Angeles karaoke bar in November.
A source said at the time: “No one would expect someone like Jack to bag one of Hollywood’s hottest actresses. You couldn’t get a more unlikely romance.
“They were like a pair of loved-up teenagers and weren’t trying to hide their feelings.
“They were practically sitting on top of each other in the booth of the nightclub and were laughing with each other.
“Then he decided to put his hand around the back of Kate’s neck and pulled her across him, where they started to passionately kiss.
“Kate then half-laid across him as they whispered to each other. Then they decided to make a quick exit.”
He previously dated ‘Captain Marvel’ star Gemma Chan for six years but they went their separate ways in 2017.
Paris broke off her engagement to actor Chris Zylka in November and admitted earlier this month she “doesn’t have time” for love at the moment.
She said: “I don’t have time for love right now. I hardly have time for myself.
“I am constantly travelling over 250 days a year, never home hardly, just focusing on myself, my business and my friends.”

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Lee Daniels reflects on Empire stars’ ‘pain and anger’

OHMYGOSSIP — Lee Daniels has admitted the cast and crew of ‘Empire’ have been through “pain and anger and sadness and frustration” due to the Jussie Smollett scandal.
The 36-year-old actor was dropped from the final two episodes of the fifth season of the musical drama after he was accused of orchestrating a racist and homophobic attack on himself – allegations which he has denied – and the showrunner admitted all involved with the programme “don’t know how” to cope with the “rollercoaster” they are currently on.
In a candid video he shared on Instagram, Lee said: “Oh my God, these past couple of weeks have been a freakin’ roller coaster.
“We – me and my cast – have experienced pain and anger and sadness and frustration and really don’t know how to deal with it, you know?”
The 59-year-old producer admitted he wanted the show to “bring America together”, rather than for the scandal to be detracting attention away.
Stressing the episode which aired on Wednesday (20.03.19) had been filmed “prior to the incident”, he said: “This is not what the show was made for, the show was made to bring America together, to talk about the atrocities that are happening right now on the streets.”
In his caption for the video, Lee admitted he was sharing thoughts he had meant to post before the episode aired.
He wrote: “I was so in my feelings last week that I forgot to post about @empirefox & @staronfox …. I guess y’all know why … anyway I’m back and I’m finally ok!!!! (sic)”
‘Empire’ executive producer Brett Mahoney recently insisted it is “too early” to make a decision on whether Jussie will keep his job on the show as he and other executives working on the show wants to see how his legal case develops first.
He said: “It’s a matter of trusting the process and allowing the legal process to play out and see where it goes from there. And it’s too early to think about what we would have to do if we didn’t have Jussie.
“We have such a strong ensemble and we have so many stories to tell for all of these fascinating characters that it’s bigger than one character, but it’s too early to think about the show without him.”

Source: IconInsider.com
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