By Wonderwall.com Editors
5:37am PST, Feb 25, 2020
Pete Davidson opens up about his famous exes
Pete Davidson has nothing to hide when it comes to his increasingly high-profile love life. In a new interview with radio personality Charlamagne Tha God, the "SNL" star gets deeply personal about his famous ex-girlfriends, the mental health issues he's struggled with for years and his very serious desire to have kids in the near future. Admitting that he finds the public interest in his romances with the likes of Ariana Grande, Kate Beckinsale and Kaia Gerber "scary," thanks to the paparazzi, he said break-ups can be inspiring because they make him want to be a better person, though he added that he's not planning to date again soon because he wants to work on himself more first. He then proceeded to share some of the backstory behind his recent splits, including his split from Cindy Crawford's 18-year-old daughter, Kaia. "We were dating for a few months and she's very young and I'm f—ing going through a lot," Pete said, according to Us Weekly, which notes the comic returned to rehab following the pair's breakup. She should be having fun and s—," he continued. She shouldn't have to worry about some dude who has issues … It just wasn't like the right place or the right time." He had similarly kind things to say about ex Margaret Qualley, whom he called a "beautiful soul." As for Kate, who's 20 years older than Pete, he quipped that his "uncles freaked out" about the relationship, which he called "legendary." "She's one of the funniest people I've ever met," he gushed before saying she was busy with work and he was headed back to "another rehab" center when they started dating, which threw off the timing. As for Ariana, whose onstage ring removal at the Grammys looked like intentional shade aimed at Pete, since the two were engaged? "She's the queen of shade," he cracked. "I get it. That's her job. … She has music to it, I get it. I hope people feel the same way about my jokes," he added. In general, the comic said all the women he's dated are "cool" but implied he's a handful. "I cry a lot. I get into deep conversations. I care about, like, your s—," he said. "I like to like meet your family and know who you are. … I'm a lot for certain people." He may not always be, though. Pete also discussed the changes he's been making that have helped him stop cutting himself and feeling suicidal — and said he'll always warn people who get close to him what they're up against. "I like to be very up front about that so there's no, like, surprises," he said. "I don't what you to be surprised if I cut myself or if I have to go away from a rehab or if I have to go to certain therapy. It breaks the ice easier. … I don't want to waste your time."
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Photographers banned from taking pictures of Beyonce at Kobe Bryant memorial
Beyonce kicked off the Celebration of Life held for Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna in Los Angeles on Monday, Feb. 24, with a performance of two songs. But don't try to find any pictures of her performance. According to Page Six, the singer and/or event organizers barred Getty and the Associated Press photographers from taking photos of Bey as she sang "XO" and "Halo" to mourners at the Staples Center. "Really, at a memorial?" griped one insider at the event. "Not even the family of Michael Jackson did that." Photographers were also asked not to take pictures of Kobe and Vanessa Bryant's children. The late NBA star and his 13-year-old daughter died in a helicopter crash on Jan. 26. His widow has since filed a wrongful death suit against the owner of the helicopter.
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Cardi B urges followers to allow transgender kids to 'find their happiness'
Cardi B's not here for the trolls who have criticized Dwayne Wade's 12-year-old daughter, Zaya, for coming out as transgender. Over the weekend, the rapper shared an Instagram Live post in which she urged followers to "let people find their happiness, especially kids — let them feel comfortable." In the four-plus minute-long video, Cardi slams critics who think Zaya is "too young to transition," asking (via NBC News), "What is the age limit for you to know that that's what you want to be?" She goes on to discuss a documentary she saw that helped her understand what transgender kids go through, saying she doesn't buy the idea that they're simply confused. "If you're born like that, then you're going to forever be like that," Cardi says in the clip. "What's the point of you being older and then transitioning and being like, damn, I should have been through this." Before signing off, she conceded that "a lot of people don't grow up with trans, gay people," then made one more plea, telling the camera, "Please try to understand. Especially when it's a child."
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Sarah Hyland defends Ariel Winter after sharing 'Modern Family' wrap party pics
Sarah Hyland and Ariel Winter closed the book on a decade of "Modern Family" over the weekend with a final wrap party at Sunset Room Hollywood in Los Angeles — and Sarah was not about to let any trolls get in the way of her happy vibes toward her onscreen sister. Photos posted on Sarah's Instagram on Sunday, Feb. 23, show the stars dressed in similar, tight black dresses. While Sarah's is relatively conservative, Ariel opted for a more revealing mesh number that earned a few negative comments. Sarah, however, was quick to defend her castmate. Spotting a comment that read, "What's up with Ariel Winter's outfit tho," Sarah simply turned the sarcasm into positivity, clapping back, "you that she's 🔥?? I KNOW." "I love these people with all my heart," she captioned the gallery of pics from the bash. "11 years together is proof you and your tv sister will start wearing the same outfit, siblings for life will be made, and you'll forever fight over the same professor 😂," she continued. "We'll always be Dunphys and we'll always have each other ❤️"
Kirk Douglas left $50M to charity
When Kirk Douglas died at age 103 earlier this month, he left behind a small fortune — $61 million, to be exact. It turns out most of that money will go to the Douglas Foundation, a charity the star founded with his wife Anne Douglas in 1964 in the interest of helping "those who cannot otherwise help themselves," according to NME. Among the foundation's beneficiaries are St. Lawrence University, where the foundation maintains a scholarship for minority and underprivileged students; Sinai Temple in Los Angeles, the location of the Kirk and Anne Douglas Childhood Center; the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City, California, and Children's Hospital Los Angeles. The remaining $10 million will presumably go to members of Kirk's family and/or his wife.
The Kardashian siblings mark their late father Robert Kardadshian's birthday on social media
The Kardashian sibs all took a moment to pay tribute to their father, Robert Kardashian, on what would have been his 76th birthday on Saturday, Feb. 22. Sharing a photo of herself as a kid with the late lawyer on Instagram, Kim Kardashian West wrote "Happy Birthday dad! Miss you beyond understanding. Wish you were here to see it all!" (via E! News). Kourtney Kardashian shared childhood pics as well, writing, "Happy Birthday to my Daddy," while Khloe Kardashian posted a gallery of old family photos featuring Robert, along with the caption, "happy birthday to my handsome daddy!" Their brother, Rob Kardashian, chimed in with a similar birthday post. Robert passed away in 2003 at age 59 after suffering from esophageal cancer.
Jussie Smollett pleads not guilty in new Chicago case
Former "Empire" star Jussie Smollett entered a not guilty plea in criminal court in Chicago on Monday, Feb. 24, amid allegations he staged a hate crime on himself in January of last year. The Chicago Tribune reports Smollett's lawyers tried to have his arraignment on six charges of disorderly conduct delayed, but were unsuccessful. Most of the charges stem from allegedly false reports Smollett made to police about the incident. Smollett is expected to appear in court at some point, though possibly not for the next hearing on March 18. He was released on his own recognizance in the meantime, according to the Tribune.
Harvey Weinstein
The foreman of the jury that handled Harvey Weinstein's sexual assault trial this month feels the group made the right decision with the verdict. The former producer was convicted of one criminal sex act count for an incident in 2006 and one count of third-degree rape for an attack that took place in 2013. Speaking to Page Six on Monday, Feb. 24, foreman Bernard Cody said the five days of deliberations were "stressful" but said he was "happy" with the verdict. A second, unnamed juror described the trial as "very stressful and emotional." Weinstein could face up to 29 years in prison; he's scheduled to be sentenced on March 11.
Justin Bieber surprises Kanye West's Sunday Service attendees
Kanye West's Sunday Service devotees got a treat this past weekend when Justin Bieber surprised the audience by jumping in with Kanye's gospel choir to perform "Never Would've Made It" by Marvin Sapp, the same song he performed last summer while leading a service at Churchome in Los Angeles, according to CNN. In a pair of video clips posted on Justin and Kim Kardashian West's Instagram accounts, the crowd can be heard cheering as the singer warbles the lyrics, "I'm stronger, I'm wiser/I'm better, much better/When I look back over all you brought me through/I can see that you were the one I held on to." A devout Christian like his wife, Hailey Bieber, Justin's spoken openly in the past about the role religion has played in helping him stay on track with his mental health.
Tori Spelling says her kids have been bullied severly, accuses school of mishandling the situation
Tori Spelling is opening up about the extreme bullying she says her two eldest children have faced at school in recent years. Over the weekend, the "90210" alum shared a photo of her son, Liam, and daughter, Stella, from when they were toddlers. In the caption, she explained that she was so frustrated with the treatments the kids have endured that she couldn't continue to suffer in silence. "Stella is 11. She was 1 in this pic," Tori wrote. "Innocent little being that only knew unconditional love, honesty, exploration, & kindness. Her beautiful heart, full of hope. Between her last year at her elementary school or the 1st year at her middle school this human has endured enough bullying for a lifetime." Tori went on to describe how, after being bullied by a male schoolmate, Stella was blamed for "playing the victim," while the boy was able to continue his behavior because his parents said he was "trying to change," though he "never did." Complaining that there were "never any consequences" for the boy's actions, Tori suggested that his parents' positions on the school's board — and their large financial donations to the school — meant they "won" the battle. She said she and Dean McDermott "moved kiddos to another school," but the same thing happened, this time leaving Stella to defend herself against "comments about her weight and sexual things." That school, Tori shared, "did the right thing and expelled the boy but the damage had been done." Today, Tori says Stella associates school with mean boys. She then detailed the treatment of her son, Liam, saying the principal of his school told her Liam was "'unmotivated' & lazy," which gave Liam the impression he was "stupid." Said Tori: "He was bullied to the point that he developed severe emotional based headaches and stomach aches. This school ( who did help with Stella's situation) did not help with Liams. He continued to be bullied so bad we had to leave." Finally, she admiotted she was nervous about sharing what her kids had been through hesitant to post this "bc as celebs we are sometimes judged for having problems others have." Tori and Dean are also parents Finn, Hattie and Beau McDermott.
