By Wonderwall.com Editors
5:36am PST, Dec 27, 2016
Carrie Fisher wrote her own obit in 2008
Carrie Fisher died Tuesday, Dec. 27, after suffering a heart attack on a flight from London to Los Angeles. If she had her way, however, that's not how she would have gone. ET reports pop culture's most famous princess wrote her own obituary in her 2008 book, "Wishful Drinking." Fittingly, it was "Star Wars" inspired. "George [Lucas] comes up to me the first day of filming and he takes one look at the dress and says, 'You can't wear a bra under that dress… because there is no underwear in space,'" she recalls. "I promise you this is true, and he says it with such conviction too! Like he had been to space and looked around and he didn't see any bras or panties or briefs anywhere." She figured his take on the situation was, "So, what happens if you go to space and you become weightless. So far so good, right? But then your body expands??? But your bra doesn't — so you get strangled by your own bra." The actress continued: "Now I think that this would make for a fantastic obit — so I tell my younger friends that no matter how I go, I want it reported that I drowned in moonlight, strangled by my own bra." Your wish is our command, your highness.
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Zach Galifianakis welcomed second baby last month
It's a boy! Well, OK, it's actually been a boy since Nov. 7, when Zach Galifianakis and Quinn Lundberg welcomed their second child. During a visit with Jimmy Fallon on "The Tonight Show" this week, Zack revealed he and Quinn brought Rufus Emmanuel Lundberg into the world nearly two months ago. "I think fatherhood is just the greatest thing," he said (via E! News), "it really, really is."
Avril Lavigne to release her first album in three years
We haven't heard much from Avril Lavigne since her 2013 self-titled album, but the singer announced this week she's back in music mode. "Hi Everyone!! I wanted to first thank my fans for your patience & support during my time away throughout my battle with Lyme Disease over the past 2 years," she wrote on Instagram. "It hasn't just been a hard battle but it's also been enlightening and will reflect in my new music, artistry, life, and personally. I will always continue to make it a priority to fight and raise awareness about Lyme Disease with the Avril Lavigne foundation." Avril went on to say fans will be treated to a new batch of material next year. "I'm really happy to announce that I am now working on new music and I will be releasing a new album in 2017," she wrote. "I can't wait to open up and share my heart with you! I'm excited for you guys to hear the new songs. It's going to be an amazing 2017!"
Teresa Giudice is 'doing amazing' one year after prison release
A year after she completed her own prison sentence, Teresa Giudice managed to celebrate a merry Christmas at home with her daughters, but without her husband, Joe, who's still serving time for bankruptcy fraud at Fort Dix. In photos posted to Instagram, the reality star and cookbook author could be seen enjoying some quality time with her brother, Joey Gorga, and her friend, Dina Manzo, who People reports was visiting from the West Coast. "Christmas stop at the Giudice's," Dina wrote in one post. "My little peanut Audriana is getting so big and even more beautiful." Although she misses Joe, Teresa's making the most of what she has, her lawyer, James J. Leonard recently told People. "I think the last year was a whirlwind for Teresa," he said. "She left Danbury at 5 a.m. and was filming Real Housewives of New Jersey less than two hours later. Her book 'Turning The Tables: From Housewife to Inmate and Back' came out in February and made The New York Times bestseller list and then Joe went away in March. So this has been a very eventful year full of highs and lows, but she is doing amazing."
George Michael's camp thanks fans for 'incredible outpouring of love'
In the wake of George Michael's death, fans and music lovers around the world have paid tribute to the singer on social media and on the air. The front of his home is currently covered in flowers, candles and other tributes. On Tuesday, Dec. 27, George's publicist shared a statement of thanks with the Guardian (via Us Weekly). "The family and close friends of George have been touched beyond words by the incredible outpouring of love for him in the hours and days since his death," it read, according to Us Weekly. "For someone whose life was ultimately about his music and the love he had for his family and friends, his fans and the world at large, there could be no more fitting tribute than the many, many kind words that have been said and the numerous plays his records have received." The rep also clarified that reports of drug use as a contributing factor are untrue and uncalled for. "… contrary to some reports, there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death, and from the bottom of our hearts we thank those who, rightly, have chosen to celebrate his life and legacy at this most distressing of times."
Is Khloe Kardashian 'devastated' about Lamar Odom?
A new report from OK! claims Khloe Kardashian is "devastated" her ex, Lamar Odom, is leaning on his ex, Liza Morales, for support with his sobriety. According to the tab, Khloe isn't interested in getting back together with Lamar, but she's hurt Liza's been able to keep Lamar clean when Khloe couldn't. GossipCop tells a different story. The website reports Khloe is not distressed about Lamar and has instead been spending her time with her boyfriend, Tristan Thompson, and her family as the holidays come to a close. Khloe and Lamar signed off on their divorce for a second time in October.
Jillian Harris is engaged
Santa's sleigh was apparently chock full of engagement rings this Christmas. In addition to holiday engagements for country singers Kelsea Ballerini and Kacey Musgraves and actress Brittany Daniel and their significant others, "The Bachelorette" alum Jillian Harris announced her boyfriend, Jason Pasutto, popped the question over the weekend. "Well THAT was SOME Christmas morning!!!!!" she later wrote on Instagram. "OH MY GOD my heart cannot handle this much LOVE! @slipperygoose you've made me the HAPPIEST girl in the world. #Finally #ISimplyAskedForOneThingForChristmas." Already parents to 4-month-old Leo, Jillian and Jason have been dating for more than four years, according to Us Weekly. Congrats!
