Table of contents for 5-Sep-16 in Us Weekly

The bitter battle is finally over. Three months after Amber Heard filed for divorce from Johnny Depp and requested a domestic-violence restraining order against him, she and her estranged ex finalized a settlement August 17. “Our relationship was intensely passionate and at times volatile,” Heard, 30, and Depp, 53, wed for just 15 months, said in a joint statement, “but always bound by love.” That’s the last the exes — who traded accusations of abuse and infidelity — will ever publicly say about their four-year romance. As part of their deal, the Danish Girl actress was awarded $7million of Depp’s estimated $400million fortune (the pair had no prenup). In a statement, Heard announced that she would donate the entire sum to the ACLU, “with a particular focus to stop violence…

Danielle and Kevin Jonas’ 2-year-old daughter, Alena, is so eager to welcome a little sister this fall, she’s already her personal shopper. “We were at Buy Buy Baby the other night and she filled a cart with clothes — not for herself, for the baby,” explains Kevin. Marvels Danielle, “She’ll just say, ‘That’s for my sister.’ It’s very sweet.” The New Jersey–based couple tell Us about their growing brood. Q: Are you all set for the baby? KJWith the first one, the minute Dani found out she was pregnant, she was putting the nursery together. This time, it’s like, “Oh, my gosh!” We’re figuring it out at the last minute. Q: Is Alena more like Mom or Dad? DJHer personality is more like Kevin’s. She talks to anyone you see…

They Do TV host Chris Hardwick, 44, and model and actress Lydia Hearst, 31, got married in Pasadena, California, August 20. RIP Lou Pearlman, the controversial former manager of ’90s boy bands including ’NSync, the Backstreet Boys and LFO, died in prison August 19 at age 62. He was serving a 25-year sentence for his involvement in a Ponzi scheme that swindled investors out of $300million. Justin Timberlake, 35, wrote August 21: “I hope he found some peace.” New Office Kylie Jenner, 19, recently purchase a $4.5million mansion next to her home in Hidden Hills, California. It will be the headquarters of her cosmetics line. Back to the Ballroom Allison Holker, 28, will return to Dancing With the Stars for season 23. The pro took a hiatus after she and…

THE SCENE ON STAGE Opening the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards, a listless Britney Spears underwhelms as she badly lip-synchs “Gimme More.” Snipes one critic, “Those abs of yore are... a memory.” Work, bitch! After a local newspaper dubs her Planet Hollywood residency, Piece of Me, the best show in Las Vegas, the 34-year-old scores a $35 million deal to extend its run. CAR RUN-IN At an emotional low point, she haves her head and attacks a photographer’s SUV with an umbrella. On August 25, she’ll buckle up for a “Carpool Karaoke” session with Late Late Show host James Corden. SOUL CLEANSE Toxic troubles: Spears enters California’s Promises rehab facility in February — twice. Her first stint at the $1,600-a-day center lasts 24 hours; she later completes a one-month stay.…

“I went right to the bar.” On how she reacted to the bouquet toss at a friend’s recent wedding, AMY SCHUMER “I started to fall in love with her over the phone because she is good with those 140 characters.... Iwas like, ‘Wow, she’s really impressive.’” On getting to know “witty and funny” wife Chrissy Teigen through text messages, JOHN LEGEND “It’s either time for a boyfriend or a joint.” On alternating between “exercising or hanging out with married couples,” CHELSEA HANDLER “Adele makes me wanna break up with myself.” Tweeting about watching the singer’s concert, ASHTON KUTCHER “When we met, I think she appreciated that I was a guy who wore, like, cargo shorts and a T-shirt.” On “effortlessly stylish” wife Anna Faris, CHRIS PRATT “Seeing your friends who you’ve gotten…

MOVIES John Krasinski never feared being a parent — until he became one. “You don’t want to screw it up,” says the actor, who has daughters Hazel, 2, and Violet, 2 months, with wife Emily Blunt, 33. “You start thinking, Do I have the world figured out enough?” In The Hollars, his character returns home to his dysfunctional family and panics about his own impending fatherhood. “The anticipation is scary, whether you’re prepared or not,” says Krasinski, who also directed the dramedy (out August 26). “It’s gone on to be the best experience of my life! Through my kids, I get to experience the world all over again.” The Massachusetts native, 36, shares fatherly wisdom with Us. Q:What was so special about this film that you just had to direct…

Heather Locklear fills her Cleobella tote with just-incase essentials. “I have La Fresh’s single packets of deodorant,” says the actress, who plays an icy first lady on TLC’s drama Too Close to Home (Mondays, 9 p.m.), “and a tiny toothpaste and toothbrush.” The mom of Ava, 18 (with ex Richie Sambora), spills on items that get her vote. SWEET SNAPS “My Bottega Veneta key chain has this side pouch where I put laminated pictures of Ava. I have them from preschool to high school.” PUFF PIECE “I have this vitamin E stick you put underneath your eye. It’s from the Body Shop, and it’s called Eyes Cube because it’s cool when it goes on.” FRESH MOUTH “My favorite is a breath spray called Kissaholic by Booty Parlor. It’s an aphrodisiac-infused…

Bethenny Frankel’s life has taken a 180-degree turn since her 2013 split fromJason Hoppy. “I’m in a great place now,” the Real Housewives star, 45, told Us at her Watermelon Lime Skinnygirl Margarita launch in NYC August 17. “This summer, I’ve been traveling and enjoying life.” By her side: her boyfriend of eight months, banker Dennis Shields, 48. A proposal isn’t imminent — which is fine by her. Adds the mom of Bryn, 6: “I’m not thinking about that. I’m just happy!” MICHAEL & NICOLE Greatest Year Ever For Michael Phelps and fiancée Nicole Johnson, vow planning is going swimmingly. “Small wedding, big reception. That’s what we want,” the 28-time Olympic medalist told Access Hollywood of the late-2016 fete. “We’re finally getting married and continuing on with our family.” The…

Jessie James Decker, 28, brings the tailgate to her New Jersey living room. “I have the football wives over during away games,” says the “Lights Down Low” singer, who’s wed to New York Jets wide receiver Eric Decker, 29. (Daughter Vivianne, 2, and son Eric, 11 months, cheer on Dad in jerseys!) Guests huddle around her healthy take on wings. “Everyone grabs and dips them in all sorts of things,” says the Epic Records artist, who puts sauces in colorful bowls. “I like ranch, and Eric is a ranch guy too!” Grilled ChickenWings SERVES 5 In a large bowl, mix together 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp dry mustard, 1 tsp dried cumin, a dash Cajun seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste. In a Ziploc…