For the past two seasons, The Goldbergs has been led by now-widowed Beverly Goldberg (Wendi McLendon-Covey ). During an interview on SiriusXM’s Andy Cohen Live Tuesday, the Bravo star asked McLendon-Covey how she feels about Beverly being a widow following the exit of fellow series star Jeff Garlin , whose character, Beverly’s husband Murray, was killed off. “That was a long time coming, and that it finally happened it was like, ‘Okay, okay. Finally, someone is listening to us,'” she said. Over a 12-month period, The Goldbergs had to navigate through the loss of two cast members, George Segal, who died, and Garlin, who exited following HR investigations. Segal’s character, Pops, also passed away on the show. “We had lost George Segal in real like, and then to have to go through another loss on a sitcom, you can’t keep asking your audience to mourn people… That’s not why they tune in,” McLendon-Covey said. Cohen brought the conversation back to Garlin’s exit, … [Read more...] about Wendi McLendon-Covey On ‘The Goldbergs’ Killing Off Jeff Garlin’s Character: “That Was A Long Time Coming”
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UFC’s Jeff Molina Comes Out As Bisexual After Oral Sex Video Leaks
Getty UFC fighter Jeff Molina is opening up on his sexuality after a video showing him performing a sex act on another man was leaked to social media this week ... saying he was stripped of the opportunity to announce he is bisexual the way he wanted. The 25-year-old shared an emotional statement to Twitter on Friday ... saying, "Not the way I wanted to do this but the chance to do it when I was ready was taken from me." "I've tried to keep my dating life private from social media," Molina continued. "I've dated girls my whole life and suppressed feelings I had throughout high school being on the wrestling team, throughout college pursuing MMA, and even after making part of the dream happen and getting into the UFC." "The thought of my buddies, teammates and ppl I look up to looking at me different let alone treating me different for something I can't control was something I couldn't fathom." Getty Molina -- 11-2 so far in his career and … [Read more...] about UFC’s Jeff Molina Comes Out As Bisexual After Oral Sex Video Leaks
‘1000-Lb. Sisters’ Amy Slaton’s Husband Michael Halterman Files for Divorce
"1000-Lb. Sisters" star Amy Slaton 's hubby Michael Halterman is callin' it quits on their marriage -- he recently filed for divorce. Michael filed last week in Union County, Kentucky, TMZ has confirmed ... starting the process to officially end their 6-year marriage. Fans of the hit TLC series remember the couple eloped 2 years before their 2019 wedding, which was a highlight of the show -- Amy and Michael had been longtime lovers, and as kids, they grew up together. Amy and her sister Tammy were gunning for weight loss surgery, with Amy getting medical approval -- and losing over 100 pounds -- with the goal of being able to have a kid with Michael, which eventually came to fruition. She gave birth to their first son, Gage , in 2020 -- and the divorce comes on the heels of Amy giving birth to their 2nd son, Glenn Allen , last July. … [Read more...] about ‘1000-Lb. Sisters’ Amy Slaton’s Husband Michael Halterman Files for Divorce
Tom Brady Shares ‘Betrayal Of False Friends’ Quote After Gisele Divorce Comments
Getty Tom Brady appeared to react to Gisele Bündchen 's recent divorce comments by sharing a mysterious quote from a famed American poet on social media -- one that referenced dealing with "the betrayal of false friends." Brady posted a Ralph Waldo Emerson passage on his IG story Thursday morning ... some 24 hours after Gisele's comments to Vanity Fair about their breakup dropped. The post was all about the definition of success ... and in a part of it, it said in order to win at life, ya gotta "endure the betrayal of false friends." Of course, it also explained success means laughing a lot, appreciating beauty, leaving the world a better place and more ... but the "betrayal" line stuck out most. Getty Gisele Bündchen Says Tom Brady Marriage Was Falling Apart Before Retirement Saga Unclear if it was a response to Gisele -- who told Vanity Fair that her split from Tom was due to a myriad of issues the couple had, … [Read more...] about Tom Brady Shares ‘Betrayal Of False Friends’ Quote After Gisele Divorce Comments
Reese Witherspoon, Jim Toth Filing for Divorce
Getty Reese Witherspoon and her husband, Jim Toth , have decided to end their marriage, and we're told it's amicable. Reese just posted ... "It is with a great deal of care and consideration that we have made the difficult decision to divorce. We have enjoyed so many wonderful years together and are moving forward with deep love, kindness, and mutual respect for everything we have created together." She went on ... "Our biggest priority is our son and our entire family as we navigate this next chapter. These matters are never easy and are extremely personal. We truly appreciate everyone’s respect for our family’s privacy at this time. Getty The couple married back in 2011. They share one child, 10-year-old Tennessee . Gallery Launch Gallery Getty It's Reese's second marriage ... she was married to Ryan Phillippe from 1999 to 2008. As for Reese and Jim, an actor/producer, our sources say it's truly a … [Read more...] about Reese Witherspoon, Jim Toth Filing for Divorce
Mitt Romney — Court Battle Over His Involvement in Bitter Divorce
6:45AM PT Gloria Allred is in court in Boston and she is representing Maureen Sullivan Stemberg ( below ). We just got the details about Romney's testimony in the Stemberg divorce. Click here to read it . 7:30AM PT The court hearing where the Boston Globe is asking a judge to unseal Stemberg divorce documents -- including Romney's testimony -- has been continued until Thursday morning. We're waiting to see if Allred comments on the case. 8:05AM PT Gloria and Maureen walked out of court. They did not comment. Mitt Romney was heavily involved in the extremely messy divorce of one of his key supporters ... and the Boston Globe is going to court first thing Wednesday morning in an attempt to unseal the court file as well as lift a gag order ... TMZ has learned. The divorce was between Staples co-founder Tom Stemberg and his first wife Maureen. We're told the divorce battle lasted for years and was extremely … [Read more...] about Mitt Romney — Court Battle Over His Involvement in Bitter Divorce
Robert Rodriguez & Ben Affleck’s ‘Hypnotic’ Gets May Release Date Following Surprise SXSW “Work In Progress” Screening
EXCLUSIVE : Fresh off a surprise “work in progress” screening at SXSW , Robert Rodriguez’s action-thriller Hypnotic , starring Ben Affleck , has been set for a May 12 U.S. release. As we revealed last month , Ketchup Entertainment will be launching the movie on more than 2,000 screens. The looming release for a movie that remains unfinished is yet another talking point in the project’s tumultuous journey to screen. Little has been straight-forward for Hypnotic but the warm reception it received on Sunday night was a welcome respite for its creatives and financiers. It’s unusual for a big budget film to get a public ‘work in progress’ screening at a festival but Austin was a smart choice given the home crowd’s reverence for Texas-native Rodriguez. The director said today: “I’ve been working on this film for many years now, and to see the reaction from my home town audience at SXSW was humbling and validating. I look forward to now sharing it with all movie … [Read more...] about Robert Rodriguez & Ben Affleck’s ‘Hypnotic’ Gets May Release Date Following Surprise SXSW “Work In Progress” Screening
Tyrese Gibson And Harvey Keitel To Star In Action Thriller ‘The Wrecker’
EXCLUSIVE: Tyrese Gibson ( The Fast and Furious franchise) and Harvey Keitel ( Reservoir Dogs ) have signed on to star in the action thriller The Wrecker . The pic is currently shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada. Filmmaker Art Camacho is directing from an original screenplay by Niko Foster, who also stars in the pic. The film’s plot follows a dishonorably discharged ex-marine named Tony, now turned car mechanic, whose life takes an unexpected turn when his reckless brother makes a bad decision gaining the unwanted attention of a notorious crime boss. Foster produces for Chasing Butterflies Pictures alongside Al Bravo for Al Bravo Films. Additional producers include Colin Bates, Eduard Osipov, Michael Pizzimenti, and Hemdee Kiwanuka. Stuart Alson, Nicole Holland, and Elias Axume, Premiere Entertainment CEO, serve as executive producers. Jiarui Guo and Michelle Wang Deppe co-produce. Camacho recently directed the action film Ruthless , starring Dermot Mulroney … [Read more...] about Tyrese Gibson And Harvey Keitel To Star In Action Thriller ‘The Wrecker’
Matt Barnes Behind On Child Support Payments, Owes Ex Gloria Govan Over $133k
TMZ.com Matt Barnes is way behind on child support payments ... a judge just ordered him to fork over more than six figures in back payments to his ex-wife Gloria Govan . According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the former NBA baller owes Gloria $133,976.54 in past-due child support payments. It appears Matt hasn't been shelling out child support for quite some time ... because as we first reported back in 2018, Matt's monthly child support bill was slashed from $20,000 to $7,500. Gallery Launch Gallery Getty The exes have two teenage twins, Carter and Isaiah , together ... and Gloria went to court claiming he hasn’t been keeping up on the payments. Remember ... Matt and Gloria finalized their divorce way back in 2016, after just under two years as husband and wife. We reached out to Matt's camp ... so far no word back. … [Read more...] about Matt Barnes Behind On Child Support Payments, Owes Ex Gloria Govan Over $133k
Wendi McLendon-Covey To Headline ‘St. Denis Medical’ NBC Comedy Pilot
EXCLUSIVE : As The Goldbergs is wrapping its 10-season run on ABC, series star Wendi McLendon-Covey has been tapped to lead another single-camera broadcast comedy, NBC pilot St. Denis Medical . Written by the Superstore and American Auto duo of Justin Spitzer and Eric Ledgin and to be directed by Superstore’ s Ruben Fleischer, St. Denis Medical is a mockumentary about an underfunded, understaffed Oregon hospital where the dedicated doctors and nurses try their best to treat patients while maintaining their own sanity. McLendon-Covey will play Joyce, the Executive Director of St. Denis Medical and former oncological surgeon with big dreams for the future of St. Denis — dreams not currently being realized… With the casting, McLendon-Covey is making the transition from a beloved 1980s family matriarch in Pennsylvania to a 2020s hospital boss in Oregon. Ledgin executive produces St Denis Medical , as is Spitzer under his Universal TV-based production … [Read more...] about Wendi McLendon-Covey To Headline ‘St. Denis Medical’ NBC Comedy Pilot