By Mark Grey
6:00am PDT, Mar 13, 2022
Bigamy reveal
Kimora Lee Simmons’ estranged husband was legally married to a different lady after they tied the knot in 2014, in line with experiences. And earlier than that, Tim Leissner faked a divorce doc earlier than marrying his final spouse, making him a two-time bigamist. The bombshell admission was considered one of a number of that got here out whereas Tim was beneath oath throughout a colleague’s embezzlement trial. Whereas being questioned, Tim additionally admitted that the he posed as then-wife Judy Chan for years whereas sending pretend emails to Kimora in an try to woo her. As a part of the emails, Tim (posing as his ex) claimed he was divorced. After confessing to the phony electronic mail correspondence, Tim admitted to fabricating divorce paperwork, revealing that he was nonetheless married when he bought hitched to Judy in 2000 and was additionally technically married to each ladies when he wed Kimora.
Nation controversy
The Academy of Nation Music discovered mired in controversy on March 7 after Morgan Wallen received the album of the yr prize for “Dangerous: The Double Album.” A yr earlier than receiving the dignity, the singer was persona non grata in any respect awards exhibits after video of him getting rowdy exterior his home emerged in February 2021. Within the footage, he at one level loudly says the N-word. He apologized, nevertheless it wasn’t sufficient. Quickly his songs have been yanked from radio, his report label suspended him indefinitely and the ACM Awards dominated him ineligible for any 2021 honors. After his large win this week, it is clear he is been welcomed again into the fold. Twitter, as all the time, had some ideas concerning the win, as a number of individuals successfully claimed nation music would not care about racism.
Divorce settlement particulars
Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock lastly settled their divorce, nevertheless it’s gonna value her. In response to courtroom paperwork, as reported by The Blast, the singer can pay her ex a one-time lump sum of $1.3 million in addition to $45,601 in month-to-month baby help for his or her two children, River Rose, 7, and Remington Alexander, 5. As a part of the deal, Kelly will get major custody of each, with Brandon solely getting the youngsters one weekend a month. Kelly can also be on the hook for $115,000 a month in spousal help till Jan. 31, 2024. The previous couple, you may recall, was additionally battling over the Montana ranch that Kelly owns, which is the place Brandon has been residing and refusing to depart. A decide dominated that Brandon, who’s Kelly’s former supervisor, can keep there till June, however he has to pay the singer and discuss present host $2,000 a month in lease. Kelly appeared to place her divorce behind her throughout her sensational tribute to Dolly Parton at the ACM Awards on March 7.
Married man
Shock, shock! Former teen heartthrob Josh Hartnett quietly married his love of 10 years, English actress Tamsin Egerton, late final yr. In response to The Solar, the couple — who’ve three kids — tied the knot within the Soho Room, which solely seats 12 individuals, on the Outdated Marylebone City Corridor in London on Nov. 5, 2021 — Man Fawkes Evening. “They’re as smitten as ever and wanted to make it official in a low-key affair. It was a classy ceremony with only a handful of close family and friends,” a supply instructed The Solar. “They’re really happy living a low-key life away from showbiz parties and red carpets so are happy to fly under the radar.”
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Sentencing
On March 10, Jussie Smollett discovered his destiny: The previous “Empire” actor was sentenced to 150 days in county jail and 30 months felony probation and ordered to pay greater than $121,000 in restitution plus a $25,000 high-quality as punishment for his elaborate hate crime hoax, which Jussie continues to disclaim. “I believe you did damage to real hate crime victims,” a Chicago decide instructed the disgraced actor, calling the incident “a stunt.” Late final yr, a jury discovered Jussie responsible on 5 felony counts for mendacity to Chicago police about being the sufferer of a racist and homophobic assault again in early 2019. Prosecutors stated he staged the crime.
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Laws response
A slew of Hollywood celebrities sounded off after the Florida Senate handed the “Parental Rights in Education” laws, which critics have dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” invoice. The laws, which is supported by Governor Ron DeSantis, restricts speech in public college school rooms regarding LGBTQ id. After the Senate pushed the invoice by means of on March 8, Ariana Grande referred to as it “Really disgusting.” Andy Cohen devoted a portion of his “Watch What Happens Live” present to tear the invoice too. “You’re pretending to solve a problem that doesn’t exist,” he instructed lawmakers who voted for the invoice. “There is not a mass conspiracy of kindergarten teachers who are plotting to teach children to be gay. This is one big dog whistle. You’re scaring people into spewing hate and discrimination at the LGBTQ community.” He added, “You can draft all the homophobic and transphobic bills you want, you’re not going to erase us. I just wonder how many children and families need to suffer before our politicians figure that out.”
Secret child
Grimes and her on-off boyfriend, Tesla and SpaceX mogul Elon Musk, quietly welcomed their second baby collectively late final yr. Daughter Exa Darkish Sideræl — whom they’ve nicknamed Y — was born through surrogate in December 2021, Grimes confirmed to Self-importance Truthful in a narrative that hit the web on March 10. She gave delivery to her and Elon’s son, X Æ A-12, in 2020. In response to Grimes, extra children are within the playing cards. “We’ve always wanted at least three or four,” she stated. Elon additionally has 5 sons with first spouse Justine Wilson.
That is not the one Grimes information this week…
New romance
Did not see this one coming! Elon Musk’s ex Grimes is reportedly relationship famed leaker Chelsea Manning. On March 11, Web page Six reported that the ladies have been “getting serious” and residing collectively in Austin, Texas (Chelsea nonetheless maintains her residence in Brooklyn.) Chelsea, a transgender former U.S. Military intelligence analyst, turned quite notorious after offering authorities paperwork to WikiLeaks. She was served seven years in jail for violations of the Espionage Act earlier than former President Barack Obama commuted her sentence in 2017. The ladies have been flirting through social media for a number of months. The brand new romance comes amid information that Grimes secretly welcomed a second baby with Tesla mogul final yr.